Such a Secret Place

A long time ago, a wizard cast a spell over the world so that everyone would feel very little emotion-next to none. A while later, the Arcaians came from another world and started stealing the people's magic. Problem is, with their lack of emotion, they can hardly bring themselves to care even though they are treated mostly like slaves and hunted. Ambry is the only girl who hasn't got her magic yet and still has her emotions. You can't say the same about her parents and her best friend, Gwynn. though. Gwynn has lost her emotions and is the constant victim of her stepdad's abuse. They say that some people, it is extremely rare, have a dream so powerful that they shed tears and get their emotions back for a little while. So one night, Gwynn has a dream and gets her emotion back and she heads straight to Ambry. Together, they decide to attend the secretive market that comes around only once and as luck would have it, they were in town that night. They seek tears which seem to be magical. Gwynn wants tears so she can become aware and defend herself against her stepfather and Ambry wants them to get magic so she can finally fit in,

Things don't go as planned when the Arcaians raid the place and Ambry is saved by a mysterious boy. Together they go on a journey to reclaim Ambry's tears. Her brother gets captured and she teams up with him to get him and the tears back. But the more she delves into her journey the more she realises the tears have chosen her for something she never even considered possible. As Ambry fights her way to her destiny, she discovers love and betrayal...

Amazing world building! Everything was totally original, nothing like i've ever read before!

Loved Ambry, She's stubborn, dedicated and hilarious, She never gives up on finding her brother and doesn't take crap from Talon. Talon is a real mystery man, He never answers Ambry's questions and i never really trusted him. His motives seem to be good but then suddenly something will make you think they aren't! It was a real roller coaster trying to figure him out! The author presents him in such a way that you feel the same frustration, anger and affection as the protagonist for him. Gwynn never reacted when her stepfather hit her but i really saw the difference from the submissive girl she was and the agitated, sparkly and determined girl she was after she got her emotions back.

The mystery surrounding Ambry's magic was super intriguing and the book keeps teasing you with little snippets of the big image until it rams into you all at once! UGH i just can't describe how AMAZING this book was! It even has sirens and nymphs! Add that to a deadly weapon that sinks into your marrow and drains your blood-you've got a bestseller! All the little elements come together beautifully in this book! 100% original!
my reaction at the end:

Spine tingling adentures, romance, treachery and a -oh-my-god-what-just-happened-cliffhanger!!!
Recommended to ALL YA fans! This is a good one guys! So add it to your TBR, drool over it or better yet-READ IT!! Cannot wait for the next one-the anticipation is killing me! spread some love for this amazing indie author people!

I received a free copy of Such A Secret Place from the publisher in return for an honest review.

I found Such A Secret Place to be a very easy and pleasant read. There was no effort required in reading it at all, the story just flowed and held my attention easily and the pages almost turned themselves. Every time I put it down I was thinking about when I could pick it up again.

Such A Secret Place is a young adult book and there was a little bit of angst going on, but because of the plot the it did need it, although I did find it slightly annoying at times. There was also a love triangle that developed, I'm not a fan of those but I was so hooked on the story that it honestly didn't bother me at all.

The plot was original and unique and the world building was very well done. I felt like I knew everything about the world, almost as if I had been there myself and gotten to know the environment like it was my own. The characters were well fleshed out and the interaction between them felt real. The main character had a little sass which I always like in female characters and I enjoyed how her character grew as the story progressed.

The story had a lot of the elements that that I enjoy in a fantasy and I would be here all day if I was to touch on them all, but I have to say, I really liked how magic worked and the way that everything was run by magic instead of electricity etc.

This is the second book I have read by Cortney Pearson and I enjoyed it as much as I did the first. I will definitely be reading more from this author in future, I enjoy the uniqueness of her stories.

This is a great kick start to a kick butt series! I loved it from the beginning. The author has found a way to write a unique story in the crowded YA dystopian genre. Our heroine us strong and determined and her hero evolves wonderfully over the story. It keeps you engrossed throughout abc requires close attention due to the unique world of magic. I cannot wait for book two! I loved the ending but, he cliffhanger is painful. How long will I have to wait?

In this book there is all I can wish for: adventure, action, magic and romance to no end. Cortney has created a world in which it is difficult to separate. After reading, you will not want to return to reality and rather you will have the temptation to take a one-way ticket to the world of Ambry and help her in her venture.

Ambry Csille is a girl who apparently might seem like a lot but she is actually much more. Unlike the others, she hasn’t magic but nonetheless she is chosen by enchanted tears that could save those she cares and the whole world. Those tears are the focus of the story and why Ambry and Talon will collaborate with each other.

Talon is a mysterious charm rude character. And let's face it, I love scarred boys :P The agreement that was established between him and Ambry is perfect and it is one of the many reasons why I recommend you read this book.

Cortney has masterfully built a compelling story full of emotions and beautiful dialogues. His style is pleasant and the only minor flaw I found is perhaps the speed with which events were held at the beginning of the story. I would have more depth in some places but otherwise, the descriptions, the setting, the characters and the story itself, is 10 and praise.

Vote: 4 ½ /5