SANTA OLIVIA
by Jacqueline Carey
Once in a while, a book comes along
that leaves me breathless and just blows me away.
I'm still reeling from staying up until 2am
reading a book that I honestly wasn't even
sure I would like in the first 30 or so pages.
Which, completely proves the point, that sometimes
you have to stick and let an author suck you in, in her own way.
In a part of the country that has been forgotten, a de-militarized zone that is not part of Texas or Mexico but is know simply as "Outpost", the military men come and go in the lives of Loup's mother Carmen. But one leaves her with a gift that no one else can, a daughter with his genetically altered offspring.
It doesn't take long for people to notice Loup is different, superhero different. As people around her learn her differences though, they seem to accept them, rather than shun her. Although she is "different" and makes people uncomfortable, she's a part of the community and they take care of their own.
A child who doesn't feel fear, Loup and her friends take it upon themselves to disperse vigilante style justice on the oppressive military presence in their town, blaming it on the patron saint Santa Olivia. For a town that needs some faith, Loup begins to feel her place in the world. As Santa Oliva, she can be herself, she doesn't have to hide her abilities.
This is not a werewolf story as the back of the book seems to suggest.
This is Loup's story. A coming of age story.
This is a story about overcoming impossible obstacles, about love and redemption, and taking a stand against unsurmontable odds.
This book left me on the edge of my seat, my heart beating out of my chest, tears in my eyes and cheering!
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I have one copy to give away courtesy of Miriam at Hatchette!!
us and canada only please no po boxes
Winner will be announced on June 3rd
To enter please leave a comment WITH YOUR EMAIL!!
That's it for today!
READ ON CHICKS!!
59 comments:
Glad I read your review or I probably would've just passed this one over. I'd love to win it!
melacan at hotmail dto com
This sounds like an interesting story. I'd love a chance to read it.
Margay
Margay1122 (at) aol (dot) com
Wow! This sounds really interesting! I am off to the bookstore today to check out some of the latest reviewed books! I am loving this site! smiles...
Thanks for your comments on this book. I have had a few books that I did not think I would like at the beginning, but stuck with them too. A few have become my alltime fav reads, but I have also had others that were duds to the end.
I am looking forward to checking this out, and would love to win!
cldivineATyahooDOTcom
This sounds like an interesting read, please enter me in the giveaway.
jedziedz@hotmail.com
This sounds like something I would like! :) mandy@limelightpapercrafts.com
oooh! sounds super awesome! i'd love to win this!
must.read.faster@gmail.com
Wow! Great review! I am definitely interested in reading this one!
k9kutter64(at)yahoo(dot)com
This sounds interesting -- thanks for the review! I'd love a chance to win Amy!
whimsyrmb@yahoo.com
Eee, want! Please and thank you. :)
un_pissenlit (at) hotmail (dot) com
Hi, Would love to be entered in this. :)
Thanks
lovestoread0708(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'm in! I love Jacqueline Carey's writing & imagination.
chaoticcompendiums at yahoo (dot) com
Sounds very interesting. Please enter me.
sharon54220@gmail.com
Please enter me, everything I've read says this is a great story!
Dottie :)
gymmom_027@yahoo.com
No need to enter me, darling. I've still got to catch up on Banewreaker and that series.
I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this listed at Win a Book for you.
Oh, I've been dying to read this book. My book-buying budget has been sliced due to economy...so all I can do is stare at it in the bookstore.
danunepthys(at)hotmail(dot)com
Ooh please enter me, thanks!
booksobsession(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd like to try it!
Sheri
A Novel Menagerie
I would love to snag this, I'm such a fan of Carey's previous books. Thanks!
lpmccann(at)gmail.com
This sounds awesome! I would love to read it.
gypsyrover21@yahoo.ca
I'd love to read this.
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
This sounds like a great book
please count me in on the giveaway.
thank you
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm a big fan of Jacqueline Carey, and will definitely have to read this one!
Count me in for the giveaway! :)
meggie1985(at)gmail(dot)com
Love her! Count me in. cmcdoug@gmail.com
Looks like a good read, I'd love to add this to my summer reading list.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway contest.
jake.lsewhere[at]gmail.com
oo, I want to give this series a try.
janicu AT gmail DOT com
This sounds like a great read Amy! Thanks for sharing...
creationsbydeanna@sbcglobal.net
Would love to win.
tarma(at)rogers(dot)com
Oh, I'm so in. Thanks for the cool giveaway!
arconna[at]yahoo[dot]com
This sounds so fun - please count me in!
thanks
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
Thanks for the review Amy! You've got me interested in yet another book! I'd love to enter for the contest!
jaam121388 at yahoo dot com
Count me in on this one.
maltaiseatyahoodotcom
Sounds like a fascinating read.
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This book sounds very cool! I would love to read it.
bbramman@yahoo.com
I would love the chance to read it. Thank you for the giveaway.
denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com
Wow! That's a raving review, if I ever heard one! Please be sure to count me in. Thanks so much!
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
Count me in too!
magenta 2 red [at] gmail [dot] com
Ooh, ooh! Pick me, pleeese! Lol ...
PearlofNaamah@yahoo.com
Please include me. It sounds great.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I want to read this so bad. Please enter me!
Thanks! :0)
librarygrinch at gmail dot com
Please enter me! I really, really, really, want to read this book. Thanks!
rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net
It sounds like an excellent book from your review. I would like to read it.
momabear@nc.rr.com
Sounds like an awesome book. I would love to read it. Thanks for the review.
Please don't include me in the chance to win...I still have to read Made in the USA (and Mr. Perfect).LOL.
I just wanted to say that I read your review and it sounds like a fun book!
The review is great! I want to read SANTA OLIVIA!
Sounds pretty interesting.
supersarah216@comcast.net
The book sounds awesome! Thanks for offering the give-away, email: shinigami_angel_of_death @ hotmail.com
Wow does that sound intriguing! wingsfan01062@yahoo.com
Oh my gosh so amazing! Pick me!
Please count me in - Thanks!
megalon22[at]yahoo[dot]com
Never would have thought to read this, but after your review - I have to admit, I am intrigued!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
Oddly, it sounds interesting. Hmmm. May have to check it out!
Sounds great. I'd love to be entered.
carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com
Wow after a review like that who wouldn't want to read this book?
Count me in please
kathydetweiler@gmail.com
I've never read this author before but this sounds like a really great book. Thanks for the chance to read it!
OMG! You've never read anything by Jacqueline Carey? You absolutely must read her Kushiel legacy (6 novels)!!! Then, of course, The Sundering duology. You're in for a delectable treat, my dear!
Cheers!
madpye@yahoo.com
I've never entered a book giveaway before. This is really cool. I would love to win. This sounds like a fantastic story. Thanks for the chance!
I hope I'm not too late - I'd love to read this!
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