Legend of Me
Legend of Me #1
by Rebekah L. Purdy
Goodreads blurb: No one should ever go into the woods alone.
Brielle
has grown up listening to tales of a beast that attacks humans, leaving behind
only a scattering of bones and limbs. It’s probably the elders’ way of keeping
little children in line, but it doesn’t explain her grisly premonitions of
blood, claws, and severed heads.
But
when Brielle finds a mangled body in the woods, she begins to wonder if the
grim stories may actually be true. Soon, Lord Kenrick, Knight of the Crowhurst
Order, arrives asking questions about the legendary monster. Brielle’s
attraction to him is immediate and undeniable. She volunteers to help him
search for clues to the creature’s existence, despite her suspicions about his
timing.
As
her seventeenth birthday approaches, Brielle’s nightmares worsen and more
villagers go missing. If Brielle doesn’t figure out the connection between
Kenrick, the beast, and her visions, more people will die. As Brielle falls
deeper in love with Kenrick and deeper into the snares of the abominable beast,
she’ll become part of a legend so great, no one will ever question its validity
again.
About the Author: I was born and raised in Michigan (just look for the
giant mitten on the map—it’ll likely throw a snowball at you). I spent most of
my time in Michigan, but while in the army got to call KS, SC, MO, and CA home
for awhile as well.
As
a kid my family moved around a lot. Try spending both your freshman and senior
years at new schools (yeah, loads of fun). I could’ve changed my name to “new
girl”.
I
love writing for teens because those are the years I remember falling in love
with most of my favorite books. Some of the authors I couldn’t put down were
L.J. Smith, Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine, Richie Tankersley Cusick, Joan Lowery
Nixon, Lois Duncan, amongst several others.
My
husband and I have a large family. There are six kids total! So we have LOTS of
fun on vacations (although hours on the road, cooped up in the Expedition is
kind of stressful—although we pass the time with MAD LIBS and hoping no one
gets carsick).
Some
fun facts about me:
My
first real crush was on Luke Skywalker (LOL—hey, I was like 8 years old and it
came out before I was born).
I’m
obsessed with several TV shows/Movies: The Vampire Diaries, Lord of the Rings,
Star Wars, Sean of the Dead, The Sing Off, Ghost Hunters, Destination Truth,
True Blood, Being Human, Fact or Fake, and all the cake designing ones! Oh and
all the spoof movies!
I
still own all the books I bought as a kid/teen.
I
have a hankering for chocolate (like all the time, seriously. If my arm was
made of it I’d chew it off).
Celebrity
crushes: Johnny Depp (woohoo), Taylor Lautner (okay, I know he’s kind of young
for me), Ian Somerhalder (ooh, he’s just right. We’re the same age). Wow, this
was like a Goldie Locks and the Three Bears moment. Johnny Depp too old, Taylor
Lautner too young, Ian Somerhalder—JUST RIGHT.
In
my spare time I like to write (obviously), read, sing, hang out with my kids,
play with my animals, camp, play soccer, check my email (hehehe), watch
football (go LIONS). I also love hanging out with my sister and hubby!
Look
forward to chatting with everyone! And if you’re lucky, I’ll break out the
opera voice and chase you around singing!
Connect with Rebekah:
My Thoughts - 4 out of
5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!
***I choose what I read and review
based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I got a review copy of this
book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!
The
cover is pretty, but it doesn’t really let you know that this is a paranormal
book.
This
is a labeled as a YA book, but I would recommend that caution is used and that
readers should be aware that there is blood and gore with people being ripped
apart by the beast. I’d say at least 16
and be mature enough to handle scenes. This is a new to me author and a new
series.
Rebekah
does a great job with making the scenes come alive with vivid
descriptions. The mystery and intrigue
kept me going until the end. There are
murders, a beast, knights, wanderers, best friends, a nemesis, magic, and
more! It is an intriguing story
line. I’m intrigued to see where this
series goes next!
I
recommend to readers who like mystery, murder, mayhem, and a little
romance! I will be looking for the next
book to see where the series goes!
Interested in reading???
Pretty cover and the blurb makes me think this is one for my reading list.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental