Accepted Readers,
Today I have a blitz for you guys! I couldn't resist joining in on this one because this series deals with elemental magic (water to be precise) and empathy. Could you imagine having these powers as a teenager? Sounds pretty dangerous and rather hectic don't you think?
Ondine is the prequel novella to the Ondine Quartet by Emma Raveling. In this blitz I have a very special except and giveaway for you! Not only will you get a taste of this awesome series, you will also have the chance to win it! (The prequel, book 1, and book 2) Keep reading for more details and be prepared to be wowed.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Ondine
Series: Ondine Quartet (0.5)
Author: Emma Raveling
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy, Paranormal
Release Date: December 19th, 2013
Release Date: December 19th, 2013
Buy Link: Amazon (currently .99 cents)
“I shouldn’t get involved.”
Rebellious and headstrong, sixteen-year-old Kendra Irisavie doesn’t have much respect for authority. An ondine with the powerful gift of Virtue, she uses her tough attitude and Empath magic to navigate through high school and keep others away.
Because being an ondine also means keeping secrets.
Kendra and her mother are Rogue water elementals in the middle of an ancient war. They hide among humans, their survival constantly threatened by monstrous Aquidae demons.
Along with a rigorous training regimen to mold Kendra into a lethal fighter, her mother has instituted four rules to keep her safe.
Trust no one. Relationships are weaknesses. Emotional attachments are dangerous. Be responsible only for yourself.
But when Kendra witnesses a classmate in trouble, she intervenes and her decision to break the rules comes at a price.
Sometimes, humans could be more dangerous than demons.
Ondine is a short prequel novella for the young adult urban / paranormal fantasy series, the Ondine Quartet.
Rebellious and headstrong, sixteen-year-old Kendra Irisavie doesn’t have much respect for authority. An ondine with the powerful gift of Virtue, she uses her tough attitude and Empath magic to navigate through high school and keep others away.
Because being an ondine also means keeping secrets.
Kendra and her mother are Rogue water elementals in the middle of an ancient war. They hide among humans, their survival constantly threatened by monstrous Aquidae demons.
Along with a rigorous training regimen to mold Kendra into a lethal fighter, her mother has instituted four rules to keep her safe.
Trust no one. Relationships are weaknesses. Emotional attachments are dangerous. Be responsible only for yourself.
But when Kendra witnesses a classmate in trouble, she intervenes and her decision to break the rules comes at a price.
Sometimes, humans could be more dangerous than demons.
Ondine is a short prequel novella for the young adult urban / paranormal fantasy series, the Ondine Quartet.
ONDINE by Emma
Raveling: Excerpt
I tracked her.
Feet slid soundlessly across the mat. Thick
atmosphere, taut with anticipation, pressed in, carrying the heavy odor of
sweat, cleaning bleach, and plastic.
Adrenaline crackled through my veins like a live
wire, pulsing in time to the audience’s hum of excitement.
She neared, feinting a few strikes, but not close
enough to do any damage.
Two years ago, I’d won nationals in my age and
weight category. Our constant moving had prevented me from repeating it.
But this time, I was so close I could taste it. Winning
this sparring match would secure the state championship. Next would be
regionals, followed by nationals.
If you’re still here in two months.
The thought unnerved me.
That was all she needed.
I caught the blur of her arm a millisecond too late.
Her fist slammed into my right ribcage, impact ricocheting up my torso.
Referee stood. “Point. Blue!”
Damn it. A careless mistake.
I felt the weight of her eyes boring into my back,
heard the disappointed criticism repeated over the years.
Not good enough, Kendra.
I mentally shook myself. Two minutes left in the
match and I was already behind.
Ref’s arm dropped. “Fight!”
Everything faded and the entirety of my focus zeroed
onto the brunette in front of me.
I had to win.
Sara Ruggiero, reigning champion, had excellent form
and a technique honed through years of disciplined practice.
She danced just out of reach, movements fluid and in
control. Her hands, covered in protective blue mitts, guarded her face. She was
good, very good even, with an aggressive style fueled by anger.
And right now, she was pissed. The deciding round of
her last championship in high school was with a newcomer a year younger than
her.
We circled, darted forward and back. Attack and
retreat. With each step, pain radiated from my ribs.
She smirked. Hurt?
I let my eyes harden. Show me what you got.
Her torso twisted, foot shifting back in preparation
for a jodan kick.
Empath sensed her vulnerability, the twinge of
discomfort along her lower back from an old injury.
Gotcha.
Leg arced toward my face in a perfectly executed
high kick. I whipped aside at the last second.
Off-balance, she tilted slightly toward the right,
leaving her back open.
I pivoted behind her and my right fist hammered her
kidney. She stumbled forward, a cry escaping her lips.
THE GIVEAWAY
I am so stinking exciting for you guys! This is a rad giveaway!
ONE lucky Accepted Wisdom Reader will receive not only en e-book copy of Ondine but also e-book copies of book one in the Ondine Quartet.... Whirl and book two Billow!
If that isn't awesome enough, the winner will also receive a Signed Ondine Quartet swag pack that will include bookmarks and stickers! Woot! I can't wait to see who wins this prize!!
This prize pack is open internationally and is being provided by the author. It starts December 22nd and continues on until January 13th.
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(click the cover of each book to read their synopsis)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I’m a fantasy writer who lives a slightly eccentric life with
my accommodating husband and our charming, neurotic dog. I'm currently
working on the Ondine Quartet, a young adult urban fantasy/paranormal
series featuring a kick-ass heroine, powerful magic, and the complex
world of water elementals.
I have a weird love of spreadsheets and organizational tools because they give me the illusion that I am somehow in control of the chaos that is my life. I adore beautiful art such as painting and sculpture, classical music, lyrical writing, and great graphic design. My all-time favorite books (as of this writing) are Immortality by Milan Kundera, 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka.
I have a weird love of spreadsheets and organizational tools because they give me the illusion that I am somehow in control of the chaos that is my life. I adore beautiful art such as painting and sculpture, classical music, lyrical writing, and great graphic design. My all-time favorite books (as of this writing) are Immortality by Milan Kundera, 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka.
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