#200 Book Review: With All My Soul

With All My Soul (Soul Screamers #7)
Release Date: 1 April 2013
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen Australia
Source: Publisher for Review
Format: Paperback
Where to Buy:  Fishpond | Booktopia
More Info: Goodreads

Summary:

After spending the last year undead, Kaylee has had enough of the paranormal creatures who have plagued her ever since she came into her banshee powers. Now she's ready to take her school back from the evil hellions...once and forever. To protect her friends, Kaylee will need to find a way to turn the living incarnations of Avarice, Envy and Vanity against one another. yet when one more person close to her is taken, Kaylee realises she can't save everyone she loves without making some powerful sacrifices...

Cover:
This change to the UK cover for the final book in the series is definitely surprising. I am quite disappointed as my series won't match because I have the previous 6 books with the US cover. I prefer the US cover for With All My Soul, the golden dress is absolutely gorgeous!

Story:

Kaylee Cavanaugh is taking her final stand!

[Warning: Spoilers for those who haven't read the books in the series, particularly Before I Wake]

Saying goodbye to a series, and not just any series, one of my all-time favourite series, is definitely hard. While I haven't been a fan of Rachel Vincent for a long time, I devoured the first 6 books in the Soul Screamers series mid-2012 and I have been waiting for With All My Soul ever since then. The thing that made the wait bearable was the fact that Before I Wake did not end in a cliffhanger. So, did I enjoy With All My Soul? Well, enjoy is an understatement. I love With All My Soul with all my heart. (Well, I actually wanted to say with all my soul but I think the pun might be too much!)

I actually don't quite remember what happened in Before I Wake but the start of With All My Soul slowly refreshed my memory of the major change that happened to Emma in Before I Wake, and also other events that happened which affected the characters in the book. Kaylee is determined to bring the hellions down so that they can never harm her loved ones again, but that is difficult as the hellions are challenging to defeat. While that is the major plot of the story (trying to defeat the hellions), the plot also covers Traci's 'pregnancy', Emma's adaptation to her 'new' life and of course, the amazing relationship between Kaylee and Tod. What particularly surprised me was the climax of the series. It's so clever, smart and genius. I want to applaud Kaylee for that, but I guess the one I should truly applaud is Rachel Vincent for writing such an epic series.

Characters:
This is the bit I'm most excited for! Kaylee has definitely grown throughout the series, after all the hardships she had to endure. It's good to see that she has her happy ending after the climax of the plot. One thing that hasn't change is Kaylee's tendency to act rashly and secretively. Throughout the series, we are no longer surprised by the decisions Kaylee make which can be quite impulsive at times. She makes major decisions in this book too and while I can't really say I'm happy with the choice she makes, I understand why she makes them.

What I particularly adored is Tod. He is perhaps the only character who I found absolutely perfect! Kaylee is not exactly a perfect girlfriend but Tod is not the obsessive controlling boyfriend. He tries to understand Kaylee's decisions, controlled his anger and never ceases to love her no matter what happens. Those are the qualities of a perfect boyfriend! Tod completely outshines other characters. Sure, I adored Nash but he annoyed me quite a few times. Not to mention Sabine. I know she's not 'evil' anymore but I still dislike her. At first, I was quite against Nash and Sabine being together but in the end, I can accept that they do belong with each other. There's also Sophie and Luca. I still don't like Sophie but Luca is such a sweet guy! Sophie should definitely feel lucky that she has Luca as her boyfriend!

My favourite scenes are definitely Kaylee and Tod's moments in the book. I savoured them, particularly those swoon-worthy scenes including secret confessions and sharing ice-creams! Kaylee and Tod are perfect for each other.

Overall:
Wow, that turned out to be a such a long review! All in all, With All My Soul is the thrilling, beautiful and epic conclusion to the Soul Screamers series. I devoured this book in about 4 hours and I particularly loved all those scenes between Kaylee and Tod. I guess this is goodbye for now, Soul Screamers series. But rest assured, I'll be re-reading you again hopefully soon! (Just so I can read about the two lovely Hudson brothers, particularly *cough* Tod!)

5 Forget-Me-Not flowers for With All My Soul!

Thank you Harlequin Teen Australia for the review copy!

PS: Here's my favourite quote from the book :')

Kaylee: "Do you trust me, Tod?"

Tod: "With everything I have and everything I am. With all my soul."

*sigh* ♥TOD♥

Series review: Soul Screamers Book #3,4,5,6

My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers #3)
Release Date: June 1st 2010
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen Australia
Source: Publisher for Review
Format: Paperback
Where to Buy: Fishpond | Booktopia | Dymocks
More Info: Goodreads

Summary from Goodreads:

Kaylee has one addiction: her very hot, very popular boyfriend, Nash. A banshee like Kaylee, Nash understands her like no one else. Nothing can come between them.Until something does.Demon breath. No, not the toothpaste-challenged kind. The Netherworld kind. The kind that really can kill you. Somehow the super-addictive substance has made its way to the human world. But how? Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends—one of whom is already hooked.And so is someone else…

My Soul to Steal (Soul Screamers #4)
Release Date: January 4th 2011

Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen Australia
Source: Publisher for Review
Format: Paperback
Where to Buy: Fishpond | Booktopia | Dymocks
More Info: Goodreads

Summary from Goodreads:

Trying to work things out with Nash—her maybe boyfriend—is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can't just pretend nothing happened. But "complicated" doesn't even begin to describe their relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to take Nash back.

See, Sabine isn't just an ordinary girl. She's a mara, the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people's fears—and craft them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she survives.

And Sabine isn't above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to death to get whatever—and whoever—she wants.

If I Die (Soul Screamers #5)
Release Date: September 27th 2011
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen Australia
Source: Publisher for Review
Format: Paperback
Where to Buy: Fishpond | Booktopia | Dymocks
More Info: Goodreads

Summary from Goodreads:

The entire school's talking about the gorgeous new math teacher, Mr. Beck. Everyone except Kaylee Cavanaugh. After all, Kaylee's no ordinary high-school junior. She's a banshee—she screams when someone dies.

But the next scream might be for Kaylee.

Yeah—it's a shock to her, too. So to distract herself, Kaylee's going to save every girl in school. Because that hot new teacher is really an incubus who feeds on the desire of unsuspecting students. The only girls immune to his lure are Kaylee and Sabine, her boyfriend's needy ex-girlfriend. Now the unlikely allies have to get rid of Mr. Beck…before he discovers they aren't quite human, either.

But Kaylee's borrowed lifeline is nearing its end. And those who care about her will do anything to save her life.

Anything.

Before I Wake (Soul Screamers #6)
Release Date: June 26th 2012

Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen Australia
Source: Publisher for Review
Format: Paperback
Where to Buy: Fishpond | Booktopia | Dymocks
More Info: Goodreads

Summary from Goodreads:

I died on a Thursday—killed by a monster intent on stealing my soul. The good news? He didn't get it.

The bad news? Turns out not even death will get you out of high school…

Covering up her own murder was one thing, but faking life is much harder than Kaylee Cavanaugh expected. After weeks spent "recovering," she's back in school, fighting to stay visible to the human world, struggling to fit in with her friends and planning time alone with her new reaper boyfriend.

But to earn her keep in the human world, Kaylee must reclaim stolen souls, and when her first assignment brings her face-to-face with an old foe, she knows the game has changed. Her immortal status won't keep her safe. And this time Kaylee isn't just gambling with her own life….

Cover:

SO GORGEOUS! I love how each cover has different colour theme such as blue, purple, green, pink and the dresses are so pretty! It totally suits the series!

Story:

Soul Screamers. The last thing you hear before you die.

[Spoiler warning]

Oh hello there, my new favourite series! So I've heard a lot of things about the Soul Screamers series and how awesome Rachel Vincent is. I knew I had to read her books. But I had difficulties finding the first novel in the series so I postponed my plan to read the series until I finally bought the omnibus, and loved it. I'm pretty sure I can call myself a huge Rachel Vincent fan now!

This series honestly just keeps on getting better. I don't think I remember reading books about Banshees and Reapers so this series is definitely one of the most interesting paranormal series! In My Soul to Keep, things are getting more serious after the events revolving the hellions and we discover a huge revelation. (Well, it might not be exactly huge but still, it's shocking!) In My Soul to Steal, a new character is introduced and really adds to the story plot. But my favourite books in the series are If I Die and Before I Wake. In If I Die, Kaylee's life completely changes. In Before I Wake, stakes are getting higher too and the book ends in a climax which will lead to the last book in the series, coming out next year. Besides the amazing story plot, I really love Rachel Vincent's writing. It's so easy to connect with and not to mention the romance is awesome! 

Characters:

Kaylee Cavanaugh is one awesome heroine. Seriously, I love how Rachel Vincent portrays her. I like how strong-willed she is, how strong she is and well, I might be really a little jealous that she has 2 amazing guys vying for her attention.

Let's talk about the Hudson brothers! In the beginning of the series, I'm head over heels in love with Nash. But then as the story develops, I'm pretty much Team Tod now. Tod is the older brother by the way! He's a Reaper and that's just one of the amazing things about him! I won't spoil anything further since it can ruin the story for those who haven't read it but I might just talk briefly about other characters. Kaylee's dad is cool. Sophie, Kaylee's cousin is annoying but she's getting better, Sabine, Nash's ex-girlfriend is not too bad as long as she stays away from Nash (wow, I haven't realised how greedy I am! I want Tod and now, Nash too?!) and Emma, Kaylee's best friend is wonderful! I love how she knows everything about Kaylee (full disclosure) and she always supports her. She is a true best friend! So yeah, if you haven't noticed, the characters are pretty much all amazing!

Overall:

If you haven't start this series, what are you waiting for? You love paranormal books and want to look for something different? Ones with no vampires and werewolves? Then Soul Screamers is the series for you! Rachel Vincent's amazing writing introduces you to a world of Banshees, Reapers and things beyond your typical paranormal books. I absolutely can't wait for With All My Soul, the last book in the series!

5 Forget-Me-Not flowers for the Soul Screamers series!

Thank you Harlequin Teen Australia for the review copies!

50 followers giveaway: Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent!

It's been about 2 months since I started blogging and I finally reached 50 followers! Thank you to all for helping me by supporting my blog, following the blog and leaving comments. So here's the giveaway to my lovely people who stopped by my blog. I am giving away a copy of Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent! I haven't read this book yet but I am buying a copy for myself so I am also giving one of you guys the opportunity to read it too!

Blood Bound

Author: Rachel Vincent

Summary from Goodreads: 

By blood, by word, by magic…

Most can't touch the power. But Liv Warren is special— a paranormal tracker who follows the scent of blood.

Liv makes her own rules, and the most important one is trust no one.

But when her friend's daughter goes missing, Liv has no choice but to find the girl. Thanks to a childhood oath, Liv can't rest until the child is home safe. But that means trusting Cam Caballero, the former lover forbidden to her.

Bound by oath and lost in desire for a man she cannot have, Liv is racing to save the child from a dark criminal underworld where secrets, lies, trauma and danger lurk around every corner…every touch…every kiss.

And more blood will be spilled before it's over…'

Just fill out the form below to participate in the giveaway and good luck!