Lullaby (Watersong #2) - Amanda Hocking

Harper only wanted a safe, normal life. But when her younger sister Gemma runs off with a dangerous clique of beautiful girls, Penn, Thea, and Lexi, everything changes. Vowing to get her sister back no matter what the cost, Harper must face dangers unlike any she's ever experienced. Fortunately, she has Daniel by her side, a gorgeous guy who's devoted to helping her find her sister—and who's immune to the girls' dark powers.

While Harper searches for her sister, Gemma struggles to adjust to her new life. Gemma's powers are growing by the day, and the longer she lives with her new "sisters," the harder it is to resist entering their magical world. It's a realm both dark and beautiful, and where she's plagued by strange hungers and unspeakable needs. Just as she's drifting far away from her old life, Harper and Daniel find her...but no one can deny how much she's changed. All she wants is to return to her family and the mortal world, but how can she do that when she's become something else entirely—and will they still love her once they learn the truth?

Prepare to fall under the spell of Lullaby, the second book in the Watersong series from New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking.

It took me about a day to start and finish this book, and I enjoyed it as much, if not more, than I enjoyed the first book. Amanda Hocking is starting to really grow on me, and I want to read her other series... I just have to get through a few more books on my currently reading shelf.

Now, on with the review!

In this book, Gemma has left and Harper and her father have to pick up the pieces of their once again broken family and try to make some sense of this situation. Because of Gemma's decision to run away and be with Penn and the girls, Lullaby focuses mainly on Harper--which I loved. I became more awe-struck and connected with Harper's character, and her friends' as well. I just could not for the life of my put this book down. I just couldn't do it. It wasn't possible. This book started off with a little cliffhanger and then ended with an even bigger one! Please, Ms. Hocking, between The Walking Dead, Cassandra Clare, Supernatural and Sherlock, I cannot handle any more feels. I just can't. So, please, please, please keep what's left of my heart in tact.

I appologise for this small review, my emotions are just to everywhere for me to pin them down and write them out. Just, please, read the seires if you haven't already.

Wake (Watersong #1) - Amanda Hocking

Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong.

Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.

Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.

My first Hocking! I was SO excited to read this, and I definitely wasn't disapointed.

As it turns out, Wake isn't about mermaids as I'd previously thought. I'm not going to tell you what it's about though. That'd be giving away a major spoiler, although, the signs are pretty obvious once you eliminate the whole mermaid thing.

While reading Wake, there was one question on my mind: Gemma, Gemma, Gemma. What are we going to do with you? On one hand, I enjoyed Gemma's character - she reminds me of my little sister: determined and stuboorn. On the other, however, I found Gemma to be extremely annoying at times, and I really just wanted her to make up her mind, for the most part. One thing that bothered me about this story relating to Gemma was that we don't see much of her social life, besides swimming and being at home, her social life is seemingly non-existant, and it threw me off a bit. Although, this could just be me picking at something that doesn't need to be picked at. Gemma's lack of social life didn't deter from the plot, or the pacing, of this first novel, and I was extremely happy for that.

Harper is someone that I can definitely connect with. I see a lot of myself in her, actually, which is why she's my favorite character. I enjoyed reading from Harper's point of view more than I enjoyed reading from Gemma's. She just seemed more "with it" for lack of a better phrase. And, she works at a library - my dream job.

Anyway, I'm going to quit talking about the characters now, and actually get to the recommendation part. If you like mysteries about creatures, teenagers, and the paranormal struggles of first love, this book is definitely for you. 4/5