Long Time Favorite, Re-born!: The Forbidden Game (trilogy) by L J Smith

Hello, again!  Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers!

We have some truly AWESOME news today!  (Although if they were doing a blog tour or giveaway that I could host....it would be that much more awesome, but alas, have not heard anything as of yet....) One of my first reviews was of book one in a trilogy that I REALLY REALLY LOVE!  (just in case that wasn't strong enough....I REALLY LOVE it!) It was first released back in the early 90's and I was lucky enough to get my trade paperback editions at that time (thanks, Mom!).  In the following years, it went out of print as many books do (*SIGH*).....HOWEVER, I just found out that it is being RE-RELEASED later this year in an omnibus edition!  (That's a 3-n-1 for anyone wondering what omnibus meant....hey, there's no shame in not knowing, but not finding out, that's another story.....) 

The Forbidden Game by L. J. Smith

Book 1:  The Hunter

Book 2:  The Chase

Book 3:  The Kill

Looks like the great folks at Simon & Schuster have another fabulous read to add to their current catalog.  For those of you that have not read it, I HIGHLY recommend it....especially for YA fiction lovers.  For those that have read it previously (such as moi), your copy has probably seen better days (from all that re-reading....), why not pick up a new one?  (I know I would LOVE to get my hands on one of these!  Added to my 'Wish List' already....)  Say hello to reaching another generation, L. J. Smith!  It's one that's sure to enjoy your fabulous work and keep it fresh for the years to come!

Until next time....happy reading!

Current Cultural Phenomenon: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Before you drag out the pitchforks to run me out of town...I definitely believe to each his (or her) own in regards to literature. I mean, come on folks...there are SOOO many books out there. You will never find one that absolutely everyone loves, it's just not possible. However, there is one current cultural phenomenon going around that most people have read or at least heard of in some fashion, which leads me to today's choice.....

Twilight

by

Stephenie Meyer

What? You've never heard of it? Oh, I see...you've been living in a cave for the past some odd years and avoiding bookstores, movie theaters and shopping centers with great success, right? Guess what...I don't believe you and most of the current population won't either. If you haven't read the books (guilty!), seen the movie (guilty!), or bought the merchandise (alright already, guilty again!), then you have at least seen the displays of product or heard the random whispers of strangers passing by...henceforth my bestowed title of "cultural phenomenon". Very rarely does a book (or anything else for that matter) come along that can be read and ENJOYED by almost anyone. Young and old, females and males (don't deny it, you read it too)...it doesn't matter who you are, the story will whisk you away.

Twilight is written in Bella's voice...that is to say you see her world and experiences through her mind's eye. After making the seemingly simple decision to move to Washington and live with her father while her mother is on the road with her new husband, Bella's world is turned upside down. She's the new girl in a small town where everyone knows everything about everyone...or so they think. The Cullen's family is presented as a doctor and wife dynamic duo, taking in four foster kids without a second thought. Things are not always what they appear to be though as discovered by Bella through a near fatal accident. I won't continue with the details of the story (hey, there are some people that haven't read it yet!) but rest assured it has all the elements for a fantastic ride. There's love, action, fear, happiness...you name it, it's probably in there.

When I first read this title, I had actually picked it up after hearing some of the whispers as I mentioned before. I was looking for a new book, both cover and title were intriguing so I figured, why not? I am now definitely a Twilighter (it's just one of the many fan titles claimed by supporters of the book) and will highly recommend it to one and all.

On a side note, I will have to say that her writing style was very reminiscent of another author I had read several years back. If you are looking for another book to satisfy your needs, I'd look to L.J. Smith. She has several series to choose from but I would definitely look for The Forbidden Game. It is a little harder to find, but if you liked Twilight, you'll more than likely love it.

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Until next time...happy reading!

An Oldie but a Goodie - The Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith

Hello, there!
First of all, I would like to thank you for stopping by my new blog! I will try to keep it updated as new works cross my path, so that you might be able to enjoy them for yourself!

To start this off right, I invite you to consider a title from the past...okay, so it only dates back to the early 90's but that's kind of far, right?

The Forbidden Game

by

L.J. Smith

In this young adult series, you have a collection of three books entitled The Hunter, The Chase, and The Kill. Sound too ominous for a teen series? Not really (consider the evening news for one). Jenny (main character) is trying to stage the perfect birthday party for her boyfriend, Tom. Solution? Finding the perfect party game to keep it interesting. During her search, she stumbles across a store hidden within a mural on the not-so-perfect side of town and acquires a board game that seems to fit the bill. Little does she know that the gorgeous "young man" that sold her the game is really part of an ancient race of beings from the Shadow Lands and evil is not all he has on his mind. Julian has his sights set on making Jenny his one and only, and he is not one to take no for an answer. Will Jenny be made an unwilling pawn in his "forbidden" game? Or will love, friendship, and selflessness prevail?

Author L.J. Smith has a distinctive writing style...in my opinion, it places the reader in the main characters point of view so well that you can experience each situation as it occurs. The emotions, the surroundings, and the inner turmoil are all described with a true passion for the pen. In fact, in reading a newer favorite, Twilight (series) by Stephenie Meyer, I was reminded very much of L.J. Smith's "voice". She is echoed very well by this newcomer, allowing her past publications to be shared by a new generation.

Feel free to leave your comments and feedback.

Until next time...happy reading!