Review: The Mackenzie Legacy (The Athena Effect #2) by Derrolyn Anderson

Title: The Mackenzie Legacy

Series: The Athena Effect #2

Previous book in this series: The Athena Effect

Author: Derrolyn Anderson

Genre: YA, sci-fi, romance

Publication date: April 2013

Published by: Derrolyn Anderson

Source: E-book from the author for review

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Synopsis:

As their story continues, Calvin and Caledonia find themselves madly in love, on the run, and nearly out of money. When Cal stumbles upon a way to cash in on Cali’s powers, their life on the road becomes a life of leisure. Despite the easy money and newfound luxury, Caledonia’s conscience begins to trouble her.

A disturbing warning only serves to confirm her misgivings, making her question her purpose in life. Finally, a shocking discovery about the true nature of her powers points the way forward, sending the two Cals on a dangerous rescue mission.

Caledonia tries her best to right the wrongs of the past, but will she only end up provoking new and even more dangerous enemies?

My rating: ★★★★☆
Calvin leaned back on his pillows, watching [Caledonia's] magical eyes dart back and forth as she mastered the keyboard, assimilating information faster than he ever imagined possible. He smiled wryly, thinking that the day he was beaten up in the cemetery was probably the luckiest day of his life. ~The Mackenzie Legacy

Oh man, what an adventure! This is what I love about Derrolyn's writing: there is always something exciting and action-y going on! Oh! And let's not forget about the yummy romance ;)

Giveaway: The Mackenzie Legacy (The Athena Effect #2) by Derrolyn Anderson

Hey guys! I gots another great giveaway for you! So, I've been waiting for this book for, like, ever! Book one was fantastic and I honestly could not wait to find out more about Cali and her awesome power!

Review: The Athena Effect by Derrolyn Anderson

Title: The Athena Effect

Series: The Athena Effect #1

Author: Derrolyn Anderson

Genre: YA, sci-fi, paranormal

Publication date: August 2012

Published by: Derrolyn Anderson

Source: From the author for review

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Buy it: Amazon | Smashwords

Synopsis:

Country girl Cali has been kept a secret her entire life, raised in isolation by two very troubled people. Despite her parent’s disturbing fits, Cal is perfectly content, living at one with the nature that surrounds her, and finding adventure inside the pages of her beloved books. When an awful tragedy tears her away from her remote cabin in the woods, nothing she’s ever read has prepared her for a world that she knows very little about.

Girls and motorcycles are what bad-boy Cal’s life is all about. Brought up in a raucous party house by his biker brother, he’s free to do as he pleases, going through the motions on his final days of high school. Aimless, Cal stopped thinking about his future a long time ago.

Attacked by a gang of thugs while running an errand for his brother, Cal is in serious trouble until a fierce girl appears out of nowhere to intervene. She chases off three grown men, sparing Cal a brutal beating before disappearing into the night like a spirit. He can’t stop thinking about his mysterious rescuer, and when she turns out to be the weird new girl at school who goes out of her way to avoid him, he can’t contain his curiosity.

He’s never met anyone like her before, and the more he learns about the unusual girl who shares his nickname, the more he wants to know. Cal can’t help falling for Cal, but can he keep her from falling victim to a dangerous enemy from her parent’s tragic past?

My rating: ★★★★☆
I really liked this book! I thought Cali's power was just super cool and really interesting.

Giveaway Winners: The Athena Effect by Derrolyn Anderson

And the winners are.....

US/Canada:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

International:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Congrats! :)

Didn't win? No worries! I still have another giveaway going on...check it out! Plus, there are more to come in the future, so stay tuned!

Giveaway: The Athena Effect by Derrolyn Anderson

Hey everyone! I am happy to announce that I am going to have another giveaway on this blog! Yay, TWO giveaways!

What's the prize? you ask. Take a look!

Blurb: Country girl Cal has been kept a secret her entire life, raised in isolation by two very troubled people. Despite her parent’s disturbing fits, Cal is perfectly content, living at one with the nature and finding adventure inside the pages of her beloved books. When an awful tragedy tears her away from her remote cabin in the woods, nothing she’s ever read has prepared her for a world that she knows very little about.

Girls and motorcycles are what bad-boy Cal’s life is all about. Brought up in a raucous party house by his biker brother, he’s free to do as he pleases, going through the motions on his final days of high school. Aimless, Cal stopped thinking about his future a long time ago.

Attacked by a gang of thugs while running an errand for his brother, Cal is in serious trouble until a fierce girl appears out of nowhere to intervene. She chases off three grown men, sparing Cal a brutal beating before disappearing into the night like a spirit. He can’t stop thinking about his mysterious rescuer, and when she turns out to be the weird new girl at school who goes out of her way to avoid him, he can’t contain his curiosity.

He’s never met anyone like her before, and the more he learns about the unusual girl who shares his nickname, the more he wants to know. Cal can’t help falling for Cal, but can he keep her from falling victim to a dangerous enemy from her parent’s tragic past?

The author, Derrolyn Anderson, was awesome enough to provide TWO (2) e-copies of her latest book for this giveaway! ONE (1) US/Canadian winner and ONE (1) International winner will receive an e-book copy (Via Smashwords coupon) of The Athena Effect.

Along with the e-book, the US/Canadian winner will also recieve a super cool necklace (sorry to the international participants! But you can still win an e-book!). Here are a few words from the author:

I’m a beader as well as a writer, and I dreamed up a fun giveaway to promote my latest publication. I’ve made some jewelry inspired by my main character Caledonia’s ability to see auras – colorful emotions made visible. The necklace is approximately 19’’ with a toggle closure, the necklace is a rainbow of gemstone chips, including : Citrine, Peridot, Green Adventurine, Malachite, Amazonite, Magnesite, Turquoise, Lapis, Howlite, Amethyst, Coral, Jasper, and Amber.

Gorgeous, right? Well, my lovelies, here is how you can enter (make sure you fill out the right Rafflecopter form):

US and Canada:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

International:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Make sure you read the Terms and Conditions, they are important!*

Thank you soooo much to Derrolyn for providing all this awesome stuff for the giveaway! And good luck to all of you who enter! The winner will be announced October 8th!

Introducing...The Athena Effect by Derrolyn Anderson

Hey everyone! Today I am happy to announce a brand new novel by Derrolyn Anderson, author of Marina's Tales. Check it out!

Blurb: Country girl Cal has been kept a secret her entire life, raised in isolation by two very troubled people. Despite her parent’s disturbing fits, Cal is perfectly content, living at one with the nature and finding adventure inside the pages of her beloved books. When an awful tragedy tears her away from her remote cabin in the woods, nothing she’s ever read has prepared her for a world that she knows very little about.

Girls and motorcycles are what bad-boy Cal’s life is all about. Brought up in a raucous party house by his biker brother, he’s free to do as he pleases, going through the motions on his final days of high school. Aimless, Cal stopped thinking about his future a long time ago.

Attacked by a gang of thugs while running an errand for his brother, Cal is in serious trouble until a fierce girl appears out of nowhere to intervene. She chases off three grown men, sparing Cal a brutal beating before disappearing into the night like a spirit. He can’t stop thinking about his mysterious rescuer, and when she turns out to be the weird new girl at school who goes out of her way to avoid him, he can’t contain his curiosity.

He’s never met anyone like her before, and the more he learns about the unusual girl who shares his nickname, the more he wants to know. Cal can’t help falling for Cal, but can he keep her from falling victim to a dangerous enemy from her parent’s tragic past?

Interested? You can find it here:

But that's not all! Very, very soon on this blog I'll be hosting a giveaway where one winner will receive an e-book of The Athena Effect!

But wait, there's more! Aside from the e-book, the winner will also receive another prize courtesy of the author. What is it? you ask. Well, stay tuned to find out ;)