ReVamped by Ada Adams Review

ReVamped by Ada Adams

★★★★☆

Dawn was a young vampire fighting for independence after being sheltered her whole life. Dawn had been trained to fight and protect others, and now, she was ready for her own mission to put her training to use. She excelled in everything she did, but her father had avoided giving her a mission. He finally gave her a mission that he thought would be harmless in Angel Creek. She was to train a new group of guardians for the town and she had her work cut out for her. None of the vampires picked were ready for combat training. The one mysterious vampire in town that would be good for the job wanted nothing to do with them. Before long, the group had to put their training to use as they stumbled upon things her father never wanted her to find out. Dawn was strong-willed and refused to give up, even when she was ordered.

ReVamped was a super fun vampire story to read and a great start to a new series. I really enjoyed this take on vampires and liked seeing them as protectors, well the good ones, anyway. There are always villains in every good story. The story read very fast; I found myself finished in one sitting. The story was exciting and interesting, and I definitely wanted more of the world. I’m glad it is going to be a series.

I have to say I loved the group of vampires that Dawn was training in the book. This group would never have been friends otherwise, and I liked seeing their relationships grow. I also loved Sebastian, the mysterious guy I referred to in my summary. He has the whole dark, mysterious, distant thing down. I’m glad that we get to know his story as the book goes on. I really can’t wait to get more of him in the next book. So, yes, he is swoon worthy.

The author did a wonderful job with her debut book. Not only is the cover gorgeous, but also, the story is well written and a ton of fun to read. I’m not saying the story is all fun and games; there are serious parts and “oh crap” moments. The descriptions were strong, enabling me to picture the scenes easily. I didn’t get caught up anywhere when I was reading, and I am happy to know that the author really cares about her writing. She sent me a couple of updated e-books before I had a chance to read it because she found some minor errors. I loved that she was on top of that, and it showed me that she takes being an author seriously and will continue to take the time to edit, even though it is already published. Not all authors take the time to do this, especially after it has been published. I really respect her for that.

This was a great read and I would recommend it to fantasy readers. 

I received this book for review from the author.

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ReAwakened by Ada Adams Excerpt

Excerpt:

“Meeting Razor” - “ReAwakened”

Ada Adams

My two-story fall was cushioned by the intruder’s body. He—a vampire, I realized—groaned as I landed on top of him, forcing his body into the muddy ground. I reached for my dagger, but he was quicker. Before I had a chance to pull it out, he slipped out from underneath me, flipping me over so that he was on top. His firm, muscular body pressed tightly against mine as his hands pinned my wrists to either side of my head. His face was covered by shadows, but I could make out a mischievous smirk dancing across perfectly-shaped full lips.

“You’re quite feisty, aren’t you?” he chuckled, bending forward to examine me. Deep, charcoal eyes overflowed with amusement.

He was actually enjoying this.

“I don’t wanna hurt you,” he whispered in a deep, throaty voice. “I’m gonna release you now. Don’t do anything stupid.”

He lifted his arm, removing his right hand from my left wrist. The moment I felt some freedom, I leaped forward, attempting a left hook at his jaw. He blocked my hand, once again pushing it toward the ground.

“I said I wasn’t going to hurt you!” he growled, pinning me even further into the soft, wet earth.

“Yes, but I never said I wouldn’t hurt you,” I snapped.

He brought his face toward mine. “I’d like to see you try,” he whispered.

Challenge accepted.

I raised my head—the only part of my body that wasn't restrained by the stranger’s body—inching my lips closer to his. He tensed for a moment, his eyes searching mine, as if surprised by my sudden change in behavior. Drops of rainwater slid down his chiseled jaw, pausing briefly on his lips before they plummeted onto mine. Then, a slow, smug smile spread across his face. I felt his body relax and he leaned even closer. His breath caressed my skin as his lips drew near.

It was exactly what I needed. Summoning all my strength, I twisted my hips to the side, shooting them up and out, then launching my legs from the ground. Thrown off-balance, my captor groaned and released one of my arms to brace for the fall, giving me the perfect opportunity to reach for my dagger. In one smooth move I darted behind him, placing him in a secure headlock—the blade of my weapon aimed directly at his heart.

“Who are you?” I demanded when I was certain he couldn’t escape my grip.

“I’m a twenty-four-year-old Taurus who enjoys long walks on the beach.” Even though I couldn’t see his face, I could feel his arrogant grin.

“You have ten seconds to explain yourself,” I ordered. “And then I’m really going to hurt you.”

“Oh, come on! Can’t we get back to kissing? You can’t tease a guy like that.”

“Ten, nine…” I pressed the dagger deeper into him, nicking the leather of his jacket.

“Hey! Watch it!”

“Eight…”
“Oh, alright. You’re no fun,” he sighed. “My name is Razor.”
“What kind of a name is that?”
“It’s a nickname.”
“What kind of a nickname is that?”

“Spike, Blade, Fang—all the good, pointy objects were already taken by fictional characters. It was the best I could do.”

About Ada:

"Many people sing in the shower. I write scenes in my head and act them out."

In her career as a writer and an actress, Ada spends most of her days immersed in imaginary worlds. Much like the characters she enjoys playing and writing about, Ada is a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. She is also a big proponent of lifelong learning, and has attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (it aids in creating characters with unique quirks!) as well as a Masters of Science in Education.

Ada strives to bring a fresh voice and perspective to fiction. She has been writing creatively for many years, and is an editor of a global fashion/literary magazine called VEUX.

She lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys adventurous nature hikes with her adorable puppies Cara and Oreo. (Goodreads)

ReAwakened by Ada Adams Cover Reveal!

Today I am excited to be a part of the ReAwakened by Ada Adams cover reveal. I recently read the first book in the series, ReVamped and loved it and was very excited to find out that it would be a series. When I saw the sign up form to be a part of the cover reveal, I pounced on the opportunity. I hope you all love the cover as much as I do! I think it is gorgeous, just like the cover of the first one. If you haven't read ReVamped, be sure to check it out before the next book comes out. My review will be coming soon, it is a fun fresh vampire novel that has me excited for more.

Ada will also be doing an hour long live chat on twitter at 5:00pm EST time today, so be sure to check it out! Use the hashtag #ReVampedChat to join in. She will be talking about everything Angel Creek (ReVamped series). If you have questions or just want to know more join the party at 5!

Without further ado, here is the gorgeous ReAwakened cover!

ReAwakened Theme: Blood

Cover Designer: Juliana Kolesova @ www.julianakolesova.com

Expected Release Date: Fall 2012

ReVamped by Ada Adams


A simple mission turned deadly.

Nineteen-year-old vampire Dawn has led a sheltered life within the confines of her father’s presidential headquarters. Upon being sent on a mission to revamp four goofy misfits into guardians of a peaceful little town of Angel Creek, Dawn believes that all her dreams have finally come true. What starts off as a simple task, turns into something unexpected, changing Dawn’s life forever and leading the action-loving, thrill-seeking vampire teen on a path of mystery, danger and intrigue.

When a human girl is kidnapped by a group of rogue vamps, Dawn discovers that there is more going on in Angel Creek than meets the eye. And it all connects to Ethan, the cute newcomer who seems too perfect to be true, Sebastian, the mysterious vampire with a turbulent past, and even Dawn herself. Dawn must not only succeed in revamping the troubled recruits, but must also prevent the vampire race from being overtaken by a malevolent villain who has a strange and obsessive fascination with her. As threat escalates, romance blooms, and ghosts from her past begin to surface, Dawn is sure of only one thing: her life will never be the same. (Goodreads)

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About the Author:

"Many people sing in the shower. I write scenes in my head and act them out."

At age five, Ada read her first chapter book. Ever since that moment, she developed an intense passion for the stories and characters found within the pages of literature.

In her career as an actress and a writer, Ada currently spends most of her days immersed in imaginary worlds. Much like the characters she enjoys playing and writing about, Ada is a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. She is also a big proponent of lifelong learning, and has attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (it aids in creating characters with unique quirks!) as well as a Masters of Science in Education.

Ada strives to bring a fresh voice and perspective to fiction. She has been writing creatively for many years, and is an editor of a global fashion/literary magazine called VEUX. "ReVamped" is her debut novel.

She lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys adventurous nature hikes with her adorable puppies Cara and Oreo. (Goodreads)

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