Twice Upon a Time by: Hope Irving
Publication Date: October 31st, 2015
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Summary From Goodreads-
Once upon a time there was the wandering soul of Morgann, an 8th century Irish calligraphy-monk longing to be reunited with his soul mate. Deirdre was his forbidden love, a witch with whom he wrote a coveted book.
Under her spell, the souls of the star-crossed lovers travel from bodies to bodies until they find each other. Eventually. That became his quest: unearth her new body and trigger her memory, for she is clueless about whom she once was. Unfortunately their story didn't get a chance to become a fairy tale yet it still turned out as a famous urban legend referred as The Black Angel Book.
Twice upon a time, not so long ago, there was me, rational and devastated Rose. I needed to get a grip, said my French mum after my year of numbness due to a painful break-up that led me to cut my wrist daily, to feel something, anything.
So she sent me off to the free-spirited village of Provincetown, Massachusetts, to spend the summer with my American relatives. And just like that, I wasn't myself any longer. Because someone pulled me out of the darkness and bewitched me, somehow.
I couldn't wait to jump his bones... but why was he holding back? He couldn't wait to welcome me into his world... but was I ready to question my convictions and acknowledge that my self-inflicted cuts were now healing in record time?
How could I have imagined he was longing for his own unorthodox fairy tale to come true? Frantically.
About The Author-
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My Review-
What really drew me into Twice Upon a Time is the uniqueness of the story. When I first read the plot summary I was intrigued because it just sounded DIFFERENT. I love that Morgann was a monk, that alone was something so new for me. I don't think that I have ever read anything where one of the main characters is a monk. Morgann was definitely my favorite character.
I just love the whole soulmates, star-crossed lovers story. I am a big sucker for that!! I have to say there were times Dierdre got on my nerves, but that was mostly early on and she had some great character development.
Overall everything about Twice Upon a Time is new and fresh, however I do have to say there were a few slow parts in the middle of the book for me. I had to struggle and push through these few parts, but it was worth it when I got to the end.
I recommend Twice Upon a Time for fans of unique paranormal romances and for anyone who loves stories about star-crossed lovers.
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Glad there was character development in this I love it when authors do that and I'm a huge sucker for star crossed lovers as well. :)
ReplyDeleteStar crossed lovers are my favorite kind of romance to read. :)
DeleteI have a weakness for star crossed lovers. I entered the giveaway!
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Yes! Star crossed lovers stories are always so GOOD. Good luck!
DeleteHey, good luck on the giveaway. I hope you'll enjoy the star-crossed lovers' story of Twice Upon A Time, my debut novel and an unorthodox fairytale ;)
DeleteI really enjoy reading about star-crossed lovers, too... just like I loved writing about them. Can't wait to have your feedback on Morgann and Deirdre!
ReplyDeleteI bet it was fun to write, it sure was fun to read! :)
DeleteThanks ;) AngelErin, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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