Resilient by Patricia Vanasse Blog Tour and Giveaway

Book Description:

Livia has never felt like she fits in. As normal as it sounds, Livia is anything but ordinary. She can feel every emotion of every single person around her, and it’s maddening. In pursuit of some psychic quiet, she moves with her family from New York City to Whidbey Island in the lush and sleepy Pacific Northwest. But when a horseback riding accident in her new home gives her a broken leg that heals in a day, she finds that another unexplainable ability has manifested, and her life isn’t about to get any easier.

Adam has no problem fitting in and making friends. In fact, he’s the top of the school, the boy everyone knows and loves. However, people only see what he allows them to. No one knows what Adam is truly capable of. After witnessing Livia’s accident, Adam sees something intriguing in her quick recovery, something that gives him hope that he’s not alone.

Adam is the only one whose emotions Livia can’t read. Afraid of not knowing what goes on behind his dark eyes, Livia decides to keep him at a distance. Yet the more she tries to ignore him, the more alluring he becomes, and while their personal quests for identity will inevitably bring them closer together, it is the confirmation of what they really are that threatens to tear them apart.

Resilient, told in alternating point of views, is a gripping story of survival and romance, in which two teenagers face the consequences of being anything but normal.

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About the Author:

Patricia Vanasse was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now she lives on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two adorable children, and two crazy dogs. She has been trough Culinary Arts, Psychology, Law School, and now has finally found her passion in creative writing. She also loves traveling, cooking, and is an avid reader. Her strength – believes that everything is possible.

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 TITLE: Resilient

CHARACTERS: Livia and Adam

AUTHOR: Patricia Vanasse

PUBLICATION DATE:  09/02/13

ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:Livia has never felt like she fits in. As normal as it sounds, Livia is anything but ordinary. She can feel every emotion of every single person around her, and it’s maddening. In pursuit of some psychic quiet, she moves with her family from New York City to Whidbey Island in the lush and sleepy Pacific Northwest. But when a horseback riding accident in her new home gives her a broken leg that heals in a day, she finds that another unexplainable ability has manifested, and her life isn’t about to get any easier. Adam has no problem fitting in and making friends. In fact, he’s the top of the school, the boy everyone knows and loves. However, people only see what he allows them to. No one knows what Adam is truly capable of. After witnessing Livia’s accident, Adam sees something intriguing in her quick recovery, something that gives him hope that he’s not alone. Adam is the only one whose emotions Livia can’t read. Afraid of not knowing what goes on behind his dark eyes, Livia decides to keep him at a distance. Yet the more she tries to ignore him, the more alluring he becomes, and while their personal quests for identity will inevitably bring them closer together, it is the confirmation of what they really are that threatens to tear them apart. Resilient, told in alternating point of views, is a gripping story of survival and romance, in which two teenagers face the consequences of being anything but normal.

REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Jennifer             NUMBER OF STARS: Four Stars

REVIEW:  I was very impressed with this book since I recently learned that it was Ms. Vanasse’s debut novel.  I thought that it was very entertaining and had an interesting storyline about two teenagers that learn they have some not so normal abilities.  I liked Livia because she was a very sweet girl that was able to feel every emotion of the people around her which prevented her from having any close relationships.  This all changed when she met Adam, who was the very first person whose emotions she couldn’t feel.  The more time that they spend together, the closer they become and they both learn that they have special abilities that neither of them can explain.

I didn’t like Adam in the beginning of the book because he seemed like a jerk but I liked how he was with Livia and he definitely started to grow on me by the end.   The mystery in regards to their backgrounds was very intriguing and had me spellbound until the very end.  Patricia Vanasse has created a great fantasy world with Resilient that I couldn’t help but enjoy.  I can’t wait to read more from Ms. Vanasse because I’m sure it will be just as entertaining as Resilient.

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