Title: From Gods
Author: Mary Ting
Genre: Young Adult
Tour Host: Lady Amber's Tours
Author: Mary Ting
Genre: Young Adult
Tour Host: Lady Amber's Tours
Synopsis:
Did you just see a flash of lightning across the sky on a clear sunny
day? It’s not from Mother Nature. It is most likely from Mason Grand,
swoon-worthy demigod, one of Zeus’s descendants.
Skylar Rome is supposed to be having the best summer ever before she
heads off to college. Little did she know, her whole life was
about to change while visiting her cousin. Nearly drowning at the beach
due to unknown forces, one of the Grand brothers she’d just met, Mason,
saves her life. Cool, collected, mysterious, and dangerously good-looking,
Skylar is drawn to him from the start. Though she knows he is the type
of guy good girls stayed away from, it seems he is always saving her
life, and the attraction was inevitable.
Upon meeting the brothers, strange things begin to happen. When she
accidentally kills one of the brothers, it throws her life into turmoil,
as they search to find the answers. Implausibly, she gets caught up
in a world of the descendants of ancient gods, all who have super powers.
Not only is her discovery difficult to accept, evil beings are after
her. Running out of time and running for her life, she must unravel
a mystery. What do they want from her? Forced into a battle set into
motion long before she was born, will she find the answers, or will
she die trying?
Author Bio:
Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two
children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first
novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the
death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had
as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell
in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something
Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation
to promote literacy and her children's chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.
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Excerpts:
“Mason, Mason, Mason,” Skylar panicked.
“I know. Skylar, hold on tight. I’m going to
brake.”
“But…but there are cars behind us.”
“We have no choice. Don’t worry. I got this.”
Pushing down on the brake pedal forcefully, the car hydroplaned to the
right. “Hold on,” Mason yelled. Skylar gripped the first thing she
could place her hand on tightly. The water from the road jetted up into
the air like a water show, but the car kept gliding sideways, until
finally it spun a full circle and stopped. With no time to waste, Mason
turned the car toward the right and accelerated, hoping to dodge what
was coming toward them.
Out of nowhere, a long piece of ice, taking the form
of a spear-like shape, darted through the trucks’ tires and punctured
some of them. More ice spears came soaring out of the rain, but this
time, ten or more sphere like ice balls followed, denting the sides
of the trucks, and one went through a windshield. With flat tires, the
trucks now glided as if on ice, maneuvering from side to side.
“Did you do that?” Skylar asked excitedly.
“No…must be Poseidon’s kids. Where the hell
are they?” Mason spread his right arm in front of Skylar, as if to
protect her. “Bend down, Sky.”
One of the trucks hit another and swirled, hitting
the other adjacent to it. The crash caused the trucks to flip and tumble,
heading straight for Mason’s car. With a look of shock, Skylar held
her breath. With no time to move, think, or get out of the car, she
closed her eyes and prepared for the crash.
Just seconds before the impact, Mason’s car flew
up into the air, over the trucks. Somehow, magically, the water created
a liquid bridge, guiding the car safely over, and then it thumped hard
on the ground on the other side. Without looking back, Mason sped away
as the sound of screeching brakes and metal impacting on metal blasted
behind them.
My review
I did enjoy this book, it took awhile to get hooked. But that was probably me.Kayla and Skylar are best friends and cousins who rely on each other very much. Their personalities were described great and relate able.
Skylar as a main character, at first did not seem strong enough, hard to explain. More like, it didn't seem possible she would be the main chick. But as the story progressive you can visualize it. She was kinda skeptical herself, and quite paranoid with absolute reason!
Mason, I wanted to smack him quite often. He was too cocky and rude.
Nick, was great he could always lighten the mood. And that was always needed!
At the ending, it left me with a weird vibe. Like was that the end? Will there be more. I just don't know. Yes, it says book 2 coming soon. I know there is still more of the story, but I just feel like what more could Skylar deal with?
Quotes from Blogs:
“A fast paced adventure full of mystery, action,
magic and romance! Readers won’t be able to put this book down!” InD’tale Magazine
“A story that is Electrifying with love. Get ready
to be shocked!” Janie, Crossangels
“From Gods takes mythology to a whole new level
of imagination with its incredible plot and amazing characters. It’s
full of hotness that you never want to end!” Michele, Insane About Books
“From Gods by the AMAZING AUTHOR Mary Ting is
OMGods good!! If you even LIKE Greek Mythology, set aside some time
because you will DEVOUR Mary Ting's Demi Gods and Vultures!!!” Mindy, Books Complete Me
“This book is “electric” as it blends paranormal
romance, mythology (which I love), action and suspense together for
an amazing read. Mary Ting, you’ve done it again! This book exceeded
my expectations and I was literally blown away as if I were struck by
lightning!” Vanessa, Fairiechick’s Fantasy
Book Reader
"Get ready for an action packed suspenseful
ride through this story. Mythology at its best and electric characters.
This one will leave you begging for more!" Brittany, Spare Time Book
"This was just the jolt I needed! Mary Ting
offers us mythology fans her own electrifying spin on Demi-God Greatness
filled with suspense, comedy, romance, & mystery! I am officially
a From Gods' Fan! Can. Not. Wait. For. More." Jeni's Bookshelf
"One of those books you can't stop reading.
Amazing, magical, tender and at the same time incredibly sexy. A must
read!” Anncleire, Please Another Book
“With his stunning good looks, dark mysterious
nature and his knack for saving her life, how could Skyler not fall
for Mason. The question is, can she break through the wall surrounding
his heart while her life is at risk again and again.” Ellie, EllieSewSweet
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