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| Title | : | Ruined (Ruined #1) |
| Author | : | Paula Morris |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 309 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 2009 by Point |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fantasy. Paranormal. Ghosts. Mystery. Supernatural. Fiction |
Paula Morris
Hardcover | Pages: 309 pages Rating: 3.83 | 12715 Users | 1373 Reviews
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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.
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| Original Title: | Ruined |
| ISBN: | 0545042151 (ISBN13: 9780545042154) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Ruined #1 |
| Setting: | New Orleans, Louisiana(United States) |
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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,Given the fact that I only read this book because of the cover, I wasnt really expecting much from it. Well, my expectations were exceeded. I can probably count on one hand how many ghost stories Ive read in my life. And this is a nice little ghostly tale set in New Orleans, a perfect little volume to curl up with when its cloudy and cold outside. Which is exactly what I did with it, and so maybe my feelings toward this little novel have been affected by the giant blizzard, but I really liked
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
Isn't that cover absolutely gorgeous, if a bit misleading (the ghost in the story is a young black girl and the woman in the picture, well, she doesn't look young or black, does she?)It being a ghost story wasn't really what pushed me into this purchase, rather it was because the ghost story's setting is New Orleans. I have no ties with NOLA outside of doing the touristy visits. Still, in all of the places that I have travelled, NOLA is the only city that I can still visualize, the only place
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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