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| Original Title: | Ruined |
| ISBN: | 0545042151 (ISBN13: 9780545042154) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Ruined #1 |
| Setting: | New Orleans, Louisiana(United States) |
Paula Morris
Hardcover | Pages: 309 pages Rating: 3.83 | 12715 Users | 1373 Reviews
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| Title | : | Ruined (Ruined #1) |
| Author | : | Paula Morris |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 309 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 2009 by Point |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fantasy. Paranormal. Ghosts. Mystery. Supernatural. Fiction |
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A gripping YA supernatural novel set in New Orleans: Twilight with a ghostly twist. Rebecca couldn't feel more out of place in New Orleans, where she comes to spend the year while her dad is traveling. She's staying in a creepy old house with her Aunt Claudia, who reads Tarot cards for a living. And at the snooty prep school, a pack of filthy-rich girls treat Rebecca like she's invisible. Only gorgeous, unavailable Anton Grey seems to give Rebecca the time of day, but she wonders if he's got a hidden agenda. Then one night, in Lafayette Cemetery, Rebecca makes a friend. Sweet, mysterious Lisette is eager to talk to Rebecca, and to show her the nooks and crannies of the city.Rating Based On Books Ruined (Ruined #1)
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this was a poorly written story that obviously needed to be revised, with hardly any good character. It was like they were all literally ghosts, no emotions whatsoever. I could sum up the book in just a few paragraph's as easy as this;Great, im moving in with my voodoo aunt, who isnt really my aunt, and ive only met her a few times, wait why do i call her auntie? Im best friends with my twelve year old cousin,and im 16, beat that. So my aunt tells me that people get murdered in the grave yard,If you're a reader that's looking for a teeth grinding, heart pounding, sleep with the lights on ghost story, read no further. You will likely be disappointed by Paula Morris' freshman effort, Ruined. Not that Ruined is a poor book - - far from it. But it's more like a ghost story with less calories and a lighter taste. Ruined is aimed for the Young Adult audience but it's perfectly acceptable as an adult read as well. This adult enjoyed it thoroughly from page one. And while it's marketed as a
Even better this time around. This is one of the reasons why I love rereading; it also has a downside I always fear when I start a reread: what if I don't love it as much as I did the first time? Or even worse: what if I'm indifferent to it; what if I can't even fathom why I shelved it as "dear most dear books?"I'm so glad I own the sequel. And I'm in New Orleans heaven right now: rereading Ruined, the sequel, and The Casquette Girls!Nothing beats New Orleans as a setting.Nothing.
Ruined is my very first read by Paula Morris. I was thrilled that it finally came in at the library so I could read it.The characters are pretty likeable. Of course, there are some you just love to hate anyways. The main character, Rebecca, was pretty likeable. She wants to fit in at her new home and new school, but she really doesnt seem to care when she doesnt. I really didnt see much of a connection between Rebecca and Anton, unfortunately. Theres definitely not a lot of romance in this book,
1. I hate myself. 2. I hate my teaching group. 3. Awfully boring YA book. Mini RTC.
1. I hate myself. 2. I hate my teaching group. 3. Awfully boring YA book. Mini RTC.
I am a sucker for these things: the south, graveyards, good writing, a well spun multi-generational yarn, a curse, ghosts, and tarot card readers. How could I not like this book? Different books fit into my bookshelf in different ways, and I have very few like this one. So happy to have it!
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