Exiled by M.R. Merrick + Giveaway

Source: Purchased eBook

My Summary:

Chase was supposed to celebrate his fifteenth birthday by claiming his elemental magic, but the ceremony brought no such power.  And the only celebration was his father leading the circle in exiling him to live with the rest of the mortals.  Too bad the demons didn't get the memo because they still seem to think he's a hunter worthy of death.  Fighting to survive since that birthday, Chase is now facing his eighteenth birthday.  This time, it's the impossible truths about the circles real plans that are unnerving his life.  But with proof all around him, Chase has no choice but to join the half-demon Rayne and try to stop them.  The problem is, how can they possible win against....? 

My Thoughts:





4 stars - a great read

This book is from Chase's POV and I absolutely loved that!  I've really been drawn to the male POV lately, not sure why.  I do know that Chase's voice rings very authentic and male.  Could be the male author but he really sounded like a guy.  I so enjoyed his thought process.  He made some whopper poor decisions and I could so see that jump in and think later mentality that is common among young men.  Did I just insult guys?  Well I didn't mean to if I did.  I just see it so much as a teacher and it's just the way it is.  What I'm trying to say is that Chase is a real guy.  He made mistakes.  His ego got in the way.  He picked himself up and tried again.  He is also this kickbutt fighter that I was cheering for.  And he learned a few things, not everything mind you - well there' s hope for the sequel right?  I kept comparing him to a younger Jace (The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare).  Chase has some of the same snarky comments, the same kickbutt skills, and I think he's cute - oh I should come up with a different word there cause Chase doesn't really like the idea of cute.  See he does seem a little like Jace!

I wasn't as drawn to Rayne.  I think it might be because she isn't in as much of the book as Chase is.  I did like the way she dished it out to Chase when she was around.  She broke his nose the first time they met - yeah that's my girl!  The fact that they actually became friends after that kinda tells you how it is between them.  Oh I got some pretty clear hints that she likes Chase.  Now Chase likes her too but he's in that male cluelessness stage of things.  I can hope for the sequel, right!?

I will admit that the story wasn't perfect.  But I loved these characters so much that I overlooked a few things.  What's an editing error when you have Chase being snarky?  The story zipped along a roller coaster track diving from urban fantasy to epic fantasy and back again.  Enjoyed that ride for sure.  Some of the clues that the author left I figured out and some I didn't - just the way I like it.  Best of all, my mind was still thinking things over well after I finished the book.  Must move the sequel quickly up the TBR list!

The end had me crying.  No cliffhanger or anything like that.  It was just sad.  Chase doesn't get a pass on anything.  Guess that's what makes him Chase, but a girl can cry for him anyway.

If you like a charismatic hero's that make mistakes and still kicks butt, then you should so pick up Exiled.  And hold on for the ride!

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***GIVEAWAY***

So I loved Exiled so much, that I want to share with you guys.  This is an author that may not get as much attention as some but his books are so worth the time.  So I"m giving away an eBook copy of Exiled.  Just follow StuckInBooks and fill out the rafflecopter below.  Extra entries for spreading the word.  Make sure to follow the instructions so I don't have to delete your entry.  Enjoy!

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