Title: Reap
By: Christina Channelle
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Publication Date: October 11, 2013
Publication Date: October 11, 2013
Blurb
Foreign, or rather unfamiliar, would be the word I would use
to describe how I felt.
Faintly, I could hear the glimmer of voices surrounding me
in this dark haze, caressing my ears like skin against silk. I felt like I was
in a cocoon of sorts, protectively enveloped, quietly drifting in some far-off
place. I wanted to stay that way forever.
But we all know that what you want never really seems to
happen in the real world.
Something’s not right in Mia’s head.
The first thing is that her name isn’t Mia. In fact, she has
no clue what her name is—who she is. All that she knows is that she’s not like
the ones who found her: Dante with his kind blue eyes, Amy with her child-like
demeanor, James with his questioning gaze.
And Briggs.
The one she cannot decipher no matter how hard she tries.
As Mia tries to fit in with these people, a strange
occurrence is amidst outside. And as she finally remembers who she is …
Well, let’s just say that things get a little more
complicated.
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Excerpts
1)
“Yo, Briggs!” James’ voice beamed
through the kitchen and I startled, setting the glass on the table, the
clanking of the glass hitting the wood almost palpable to my ears. I hadn’t
noticed the front door had opened—I
believe an apartment building was where we were located—and a new presence
had entered the living room. I looked over to where he stood by the stairs,
utterly still. Although we were indoors, he wore sunglasses. And even though I
couldn’t see his eyes, I knew they stared directly at me, hard as stone.
He didn’t like me.
If the man with the blue eyes was
warm like a fire on a cold winter day, this man was like the wood I had just
caressed: rough, jagged.
Broken.
2)
“Have
you ever been in love, Mia?”
I
just stared back at her.
“Because
I think I’m in love with …” she shuffled closer to me whispering, “James.”
It
was not like I had been expecting her to say Briggs.
“He’s
so gorgeous, don’t you think?” Her eyes lit up enthusiastically as she fiddled
with her choker then twirled her hair between her fingers. “His hair is so long
and silky … and you should hear him speak Japanese. It makes my toes curl, it’s
so lovely.”
Her
eyes caught my stare. “Say. Did anyone ever make your toes curl, Mia? It’s the
best feeling.” Her eyes widened. “I wonder what your mind’s been keeping from
you,” she mused.
I
wondered that myself.
3)
I could hear the waves of the ocean
crashing behind us, our feet buried in the warm sand, the grains getting
between our toes. We held each other firmly, as if either one of us would
instantly drop to the ground without the support of the other. His large hands
gripped my waist, then loosened oh so slightly. He trailed his fingers up and
down my sides, my body shivering in response. In return, I clutched the back of
his neck and smiled against his skin. Showering tiny kisses along the column of
his neck, I breathed in his intoxicating, familiar scent.
“You know, you’re eventually going
to have to let me go,” his low voice rumbled over my head.
Emma Stone as Mia
Amanda Seyfried as Amy
James Franco as Dante
Jensen Ackles as Briggs
Taecyeon as James
Character Bio
Mia
Waking up with no memory, Mia tries to find her footing in a
world unfamiliar to her. She doesn’t know much about herself, actually nothing
at all, except for the fact that she can’t talk. But she knows one thing: she’s
not like the rest. Her hair is auburn and her eyes are a mesmerizing green.
Dante
A kind, warm-hearted guy who likes to take care of the
underdogs. He lives with his sister and two friends when they stumble upon Mia
in their apartment, instantly taking a liking to her. Nobody knows, but there’s
something Dante’s hiding from everyone. His smile makes you want to smile in
return, and his eyes are alike to an ocean.
Amy
A free-spirit, Amy is the younger sister of Dante by one
year. She’s nineteen, her favorite color is pink, and she may have a slight
obsession with a boy named James. She’s addicted to reality TV and loves to
bake. Her favorite accessory is the black choker she can always be seen
wearing.
James
The object of Amy’s affection and Dante’s buddy, he works as
a chef at a restaurant nearby with Dante. He’s the quiet one in the group but
has a silent inner strength which Amy finds quite addicting. He’s fluent in
Japanese and one day wishes to travel the world.
Briggs
The odd man out, Briggs is part of the group but also has his
own secrets. He’s distant and doesn’t trust the red-haired stranger that just
happened to land in his apartment living room. His profession is unknown and he
is always wearing sunglasses, as if hiding his passionate, fiery nature.
Although sometimes he can’t help showing his point of view.
Book Soundtrack
Sail - AWOLNATION
Shake It Out - Florence and The Machine
Breath of Life - Florence and The Machine
Demons - Imagine
Dragons
Scarred - Jamestown Story
Safe and Sound - Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars
Breathe - Faith Hill
Stay - Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Pieces - Red
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Mirrors - Justin Timberlake
About the Author
A dreamer, Christina Channelle holds two degrees in health
sciences but has always had a passion for writing. You will find her reading
other young adult novels, or typing up a new story on her computer. When not
writing, Christina spends her free time at the movies, listening to music, or
eating sushi. She’s a reality TV junkie and has a close relationship with many
characters on TV that have been a topic of many heated discussions among
friends. She resides in Ontario, Canada.
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