Wednesday 17 August 2011

The Eternal Sea Review (and win books!)

By now, I’m hoping that you’ve read my gushing review of Angie Frazier’s first book Everlasting here and have hopefully read the book yourself so as not to encounter any potential spoilers. And by now you will also have realised how much I LOVED Everlasting and how I read it in three hours and then immediately picked up the sequel. One of the good things about not reading a book on or near its publication date is that if you leave it long enough, then you don’t have the enduring wait for the sequel. So whilst I was kicking myself for not reading Everlasting sooner, I’m glad I didn’t have many months to think about the book until I got to read the next one. The Eternal Sea picks up where Everlasting leaves off. A world where Camille has chosen Oscar and he is living and breathing, a world where they are living in Camille’s mother’s house until they can figure out what to do next, a world where Oscar has gone a little weird and is doing what I like to call “an Edward”. What, pray tell I hear you ask is “an Edward?” Dear readers, I am referring to Edward Cullen in New Moon when he does the most idiotic thing a person can do and that is to tell the object of their affection that they don’t love them in order to protect them *head desk*. Never mind Oscar, I still love you even when you’re being a doofus. Basically, Camille and Oscar learn that the adventure is not over yet and just to make things a little interesting, guess who’s found his sea legs and ventured halfway across the world to make sure Camille is okay? Oh, hello Randall. Here’s the synopsis:

“Romance and adventure are just around the corner . . .

After the thrilling journey that led Camille through the dangerous discovery of love, secrets, and a magical stone that grants immortality, Camille has everything she wants. She's escaped the men who wanted her dead, and now she is ready to build a new life with Oscar, her one true love. But things are not to be so simple. Oscar is acting strangely, and before they can even board a ship from Australia back home, to San Francisco, Camille learns that the journey is not over. If she does not follow the magic of the curse of Umandu, her life and Oscar's could be in grave danger.”

This time around, they set sail for Egypt but do not be deceived, before they’ve even set off on the journey; the path is fraught with danger. We’re introduced to the likes of “couriers” who to put it mildly, aren’t very nice. And what about the sudden arrival of Randall, I hear you ask? Well, it’s only a matter of time before the shit hits the fan so to speak. And you know what? All in all, it turns out that beyond the riches and businesslike manner, he’s actually a decent guy once you get to know him and he truly loves Camille. And this is somewhat of a conundrum as I found myself torn (like Camille) between them both. Personally, I think Oscar has the edge but still! He may be acting a little weird, but he’s still fiercely protective of Camille and will not let her come to any harm even if it costs him dearly.

The Eternal Sea introduces us to some new characters besides couriers such as Captain Starbuck (was Angie drinking in a certain caffeine selling establishment when she thought of this I wonder) and Maggie, a stowaway onboard The Eclipse, a ship hired by Randall to take them on the next leg of their adventure. Everyone is connected to the stone in some way, some of which comes as a big surprise. In Everlasting, we were introduced to Camille’s half brother Samuel and in this book; we begin to get to know him better although I’m sure there’s still more to come.

I really enjoyed the fact that the story took us back to the ocean for a little while before resting in the bustling city of Cairo. I also enjoyed the mysterious dreams that overtook Camille on the journey and how they bled over into the real world. And let’s just say that having two guys fight over you? Two guys that you love? SWOON CENTRAL.

The Eternal Sea has somewhat of a devastating ending but I do not believe all is lost. I have faith that things will be okay and I’m hoping (read: desperate) to see that in the next part of the trilogy as Angie has definitely left things open for a third book. I just hope that the book gets written as I hear that Scholastic are not lined up to publish the third book. I do hope (read: beg) they reconsider.

The Eternal Sea was published on 1st June, 2011. Thank you to Angie Frazier for sending me an ARC that I won in her contest. To find out more about Angie and her books click here and for a direct link to her blog, click here. If you want to WIN a SIGNED copy of both Everlasting and The Eternal Sea (I'm actually quite jealous!) then please leave me a comment with your name, e mail address and country where you live. This contest is INTERNATIONAL and the winner will be chosen at random. Deadline is 31st August.

31 comments:

  1. Great review! This book has been on my wishlist for ever and I'm so glad to see that you like the sequel too :) I would love to read them!

    Name: The Library Owl (otherwise known as Ellen)
    Email: ellen.c.jones[at]hotmail.co.uk
    Country: England

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  2. I really like the sound of both of these books and great review.

    Name=michelle s
    Email=mich1980611@hotmail.com
    Country=UK

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  3. Oh please please please I would love these - thank you so much for the international giveaway - extra entries for being an angel ;D

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  4. Great review! Book sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Name: Diana
    Email: artgiote at gmail dot com
    Country: Greece

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  5. Sounds really nice.

    Name: Emile
    Email: ysgrublaidd at gmail dot com
    Country: The Netherlands

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  6. *pushes in the queue* Can I be entered - PLEASE!

    Vivienne Dacosta

    vivienne_dacosta@hotmail(dot)com

    UK.

    You have made these books sound far too awesome!

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  7. I've had Angie for an interview prior to release of Everlasting, but sadly I still haven't read it :( She was extra sweet and her books sound amazing so I would reaaally love to win this one!
    Name: Ivana
    email: ivanaquick at gmail dot com
    Country: Croatia

    Thank you!

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  8. Both books sound like gripping reads so thank very much for organising the giveaway.

    Its really great that you have opened it to worldwide entries.

    Much appreciated.

    Please enter me.

    Thanks.

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

    I am from South Africa

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  9. Those sound like interesting reads! I'm in the US.

    arallison at gmail dot com

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  10. Rebecca Storey

    rebecca.rs.storey@gmail.com

    Ireland

    Love your blog by the way.

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  11. This sounds likes such an interesting story (and after your review of Everlasting I've had to add it to my wish list.)

    Laurie
    lauriemilne@ymail.com
    Scotland

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  12. Fab giveaway!

    Lyndsey Rushby
    linzeeloulabelle@gmail.com
    UK

    Thanks!

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  13. I really want to read these books! Thanks for the contest! :)

    Angel C
    angelidgcruz[at]gmail[dot]com
    Canada

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  14. That sounds fantastic! (also a brilliant review) matthew(dot)imrie{at}gmail(dot)com

    I am in London innit!

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  15. These sound really cool =)

    Hannah C
    hancou@hotmail.com
    United States

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  16. Oh my! I really want to read these books. They are part of my wishlist in goodreads but haven't got the chance to get a copy locally.
    Name: maricar
    Email: blackplum3 at gmail dot com
    Country: Philippines
    Thanks so much!

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  17. Sounds like interesting books, I would love to read the books. I live in Indonesia.

    Dinda
    dl(dot)love(dot)freedom(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. wow great review and the cover is gorgeous!! I'd love to win these books! thank you!

    Kelsey D.
    Poisnivyred AT gmail.com
    USA

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  19. I heard about Everlasting a while ago and thought it looked awesome and if I saw it at the bookstore I would buy it but now it's out of stock an I prefer going to the bookstore over ordering it and you're giving away the second one so this giveaway is great!

    Marissa W.
    lollybees3@hotmail.com
    United States

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  20. I'm always looking for new series to read, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com USA

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  21. This series sounds great--

    Name: An
    Email: dream.facade@yahoo.com
    Country: USA

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  22. Omg, thank you so much for this giveaway! :D I would love to win these books. <3
    I live in Norway :)
    Love, Carina ~ carina-olsen@hotmail.com

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  23. These sound fantastic!

    Sarah Webster
    dancing_dragon747@hotmail.com
    UK

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  24. I put Everlasting right on my wishlist as soon as I read the review...this one sounds awesome too. Thanks for the awesome reviews and giveaway! :D

    Rhiana-Reads@live.com

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  25. Oh I would love to give these a read!
    Thanks Lynsey =)

    Jodie
    England
    booksforcompany @ gmail.com

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  26. Sounds great! I'd love to win. Thanks for the giveaway :)

    Loreal
    lacrossex3(at)gmail(dot)com
    USA

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  27. Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy of this book. I'd love to read it!

    Samantha
    England
    adreamofbooks[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]uk

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  28. Oohh, I've wanted to read Everlasting for a while now! Thank you so much for hosting this :)

    Brenna
    Canada
    everafteresther(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  29. Great giveaway!

    Tasnim
    United Kingdom

    tasnim-sheikh(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

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  30. Wow what an awesome giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!

    danceislove27 At gmail DoT com

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  31. You did a truly stunning review!!! I cannot wait to get this book! I am just gonna have to order a copy! I'm so bummed I missed the giveaway *pouts*

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