I requested this title back before my blogging break. I have ended up with a number of titles that are overwhelming to catch up on now I am back from my blogging break. I am regretfully not going to be reading and reviewing this title, but now I am back from my blogging break, I am looking forward to reading and reviewing some of your future titles. Thank you so much for the opportunity and apologies.

Full review to be posted soonish.

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I am not sure where to start with this, as it took me a while to get into it (though it's not a lengthy book) and I still don't feel like I understood it the way I should or liked it as much as I wanted.

I need to stop thinking "interesting" every time I need to define a book, but that's what pops in my mind when I think of it - with the good and the bad. The thing is, everything seemed to be ok - the plot, the setting, the characters, but together they still feel like lacking something I can't put my finger on.

The second book in the Atlantis Rising trilogy shows us a more confident Alison that had come to terms with her abilities and wants nothing to do with being used for anyone's political gain. But life has different plans when she is asked to go spy on the rival dewing clan to see what happened to another dewing that has disappeared.

There are a lot of important little things that happen throughout the book. And there are several characters that don't seem to be such a big deal that turn into something vitally important by the end of the book and into book three.

She also discovers more about her family and her clan from a new "friend," Theron. I really enjoyed Theron. His relationship with Alison wasn't what I had expected at all, and the way they interacted was a bit of a humorous moment at times as they were just both so stubborn and opinionated.

The events of Atlantis Quest leave lots of options open for book three, and I can't wait to see where Alison's life is going to take her next. The dewing society is changing, and whether that change is good or bad is not yet obvious.

**I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book**

I loved this book. It was such a good story. And had such great dimensional characters. I found myself not wanting to put this one down until the very last page. I loved the world Craw spun, and was craving more by the time the last page was flipped

Be sure to check out my blog post for this book, featuring a full book trailer! See it here!

My Review
5 Roses

In the genre of paranormal, books about Atlantis, conspiracies, and people with supernatural powers are staples. It's often difficult to find a unique story, and because of that, gems end up standing out quite a bit. This is one of those stories, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to read it!

Even from the first chapter, this story felt different and fresh. From the writing style to the characters' personalities, this book offered a new story, and actually left me guessing what would happen next. Each character was unique and interesting as well. I loved Alison's uniqueness and strength, which I loved watching grow from quiet to a raging fire. Mixed with Ian's incredible character, they were an amazing match. To add another dynamite personality, the sweet and lovable Brandy, who was probably one of my favorite parts of the story.

Overall, this is definitely a book I'd recommend to anyone who's a fan of good writing, paranormal adventure, fantasy and romance.

*I was given a complimentary eCopy of this book, from the author via YA Bound Book Tours, to read in exchange for an honest review.

I hate that I never got to this one but it's not on my kindle so I must have forgot to download. Cleaning up my files so I know what I have and don't have. Sorry I never got to this one.

This series is magical, we have amazing characters like Allison, Ian, Lillian, Theron, Luke and Phoebe. When Alison becomes the clan chief she makes decisions that change her life. In each book you find a changing event. Alison and Ian have a sweet romance, but would've loved it more if there was more into them. It is a series that could continue with all secondary characters, and hope it does.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read and review Atlantis Rising by Gloria Craw! Alison works hard to not get noticed by anyone because she wants to blend in and stay invisible. Her adoptive parents love her tremendously and treat her well. She meets new students, Ian and Brandy, who start attending her school and, despite her best efforts, they become her friends. When she was younger, a stranger recognized her abilities and warned her to keep them secret. He also told Alison that she's an Atlantis descendant like he is. He noticed her when she used her thought transference ability while playing, which means she can give other people thoughts and then they follow through with them. For example, if someone shows interest in her, she makes them think she's boring and to not pay any attention to her. She fell and hit her head at school and is now having a difficult time using her transference ability. She discovers that Ian and Brandy are children of Atlantis also and they fill her in on her past and how she is being hunted by the man who killed her biological mother. Complex story and interesting characters make Atlantis Rising a great fantasy read; 5 stars!

The idea of Atlantis fascinates me. While this just touched on the Atlantis legend it was enough to keep me interested in the story. The characters were very likable and varied. Story was steady and had some action. Romance was very slight with the main story of Alison discovering her family history, working on her joining, and confronting the bad guy. This was my first read by Craw and won't be my last. In fact, I have already started the second book in this series. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my review.

“Atlantis Rising” was a surprising paranormal YA hit! I wasn’t sure if I would like it, but I ended up really enjoying it. We follow Alison in the first person POV. Alison is 17 years old, adopted when she was little after a few years in foster care. The family that adopted her is amazing, and she loves them a lot. A few years ago, she learned from a stranger that she is not actually human but is instead Dewing, a descendent of Atlantis. Her abilities as a Dewing make her a target, and the stranger advises her to hide to protect herself and her family. Scared by the revelations, Alison has done her best to make herself invisible and fly under the radar.

That is, until at school, the new students are unsusceptible to her method of pushing suggestions into their minds and they refuse to ignore her. Alison finds herself pulled in by their charms and learns more about the Atlantians than she knew was possible. The flow of the story was perfect- we learn about this whole other (but very similar) species at the same time Alison does, and her perspective is great. She’s neither too trusting nor too reticent, so the plot continues moving at the right pace. She primarily learns about this culture and abilities from Ian and Brandy, who are posing as high school students, but she also learns from their parents to an extent, so we get a broader idea of the community.

Alison’s scope is limited, and the plot flows extremely well and quickly because of it. It would be interesting to learn more about the species and their history, although we do get some by what is taught to (and relevant to) Alison. I found the idea of the Atlantians really fascinating and believable (in terms of paranormal), and I am really loving this series! The relationship between Ian and Alison is a nice of balance of getting-to-know-you and teenage lust, although it does take a backseat overall to the larger plot of the story. And good news for people who don’t like cliffhangers, because this book sets up for the rest of the series with an ending that feels complete! I really loved how a whole story happens in this one book and we get closure, but since the characters were so much fun, I can’t wait to see where they will go in the future books.

Overall, this was an enthralling paranormal series that I look forward to continuing! Please note that I received a copy from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

This was such a refreshing read. Though it took me a while to really connect with the characters and the world, once I was, I was hooked. The plot itself is very original, which is hard to find in paranormal books nowadays. The mythology and world building were explained well too, and I didn't get confused. This is a solid first book in a series, and I hope to continue with the sequel soon.

3.5 Stars!

I first want to say that I wanted to read this book after seeing so many reviews about this series and the author. Now I will admit that I do love paranormal novels but was a little unsure about the sea creatures (mermaids). I feel like this is not the kind of book that I would feel the need to purchase on my own. Now with that being said, I was really surprised with how much I enjoyed this book. The main character, Alison is very intriguing and magical. Craw creates a unique twist on the usual paranormal novels with this series. I was really impressed and plan on reading the rest of this series.

I never had a chance to review this before it expired. I'm sorry!

I really enjoyed reading Atlantis Rising. The story is interesting and it hooked me from the very first page. I would also like to mention that the cover is stunning! Props to whoever designed it,

I received an ARC of this novel thanks to the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review. My thanks for the opportunity.

I love the legend of Atlantis and I'm always on the lookout for Atlantis retellings. This one was good! I love young adult fantasy best. I love unique stories and this was one for me. There was everything I could have wanted - magic, romance, adventure. I couldn't finish it fast enough and I loved the second book in the series as well!