REVIEW- Jamais Vu by Monique O'Connor James

You can view the synopsis for Jamais Vu via Goodreads by clicking on the title.

Monique O’Connor James is not only the author of Jamais Vu (and The Keepers- you can check out my review for The Keepers by clicking HERE), but she is also my mentor and my friend. She is amazing in so many ways; her writing, her imagination, her guidance, her amity and companionship.

I’m very impressed with Monique’s writing techniques. She steers her readers into such an awesome fictional state and gives them a roller coaster for a ride. So, now that I’ve gushed a little bit over her, let’s get on to the review.

Jamais Vu was released on October 4, 2011 as an Ebook. Print version will be available in the next couple of months. I had the opportunity to read Jamais Vu before it was published. While I really enjoyed reading The Keepers (Monique's first published book, different series), I absolutely ADORED Jamais Vu and consider it to be my favorite of her work, thus far. I seriously stalked Mo the whole time I read it…  but she loved it! And… it’s a series- wooooohoooooo! Give me more Vu!!!!!

Jamais Vu is loaded with a variety of genres/elements in a fictional read. You have paranormal, thrills, chills, romance, mystery, and suspense. I even found it to be a bit of realistic fiction.

Monique made it easy for you to develop a relationship with each of her prime characters. Darby, written in her point of view is the main character. She suffers from depression and is a lonely girl. After playing with a gun, she “accidentally” shoots herself and has a near death experience. She was sent back with a mission. She has dreams of people she’s yet to meet, people she becomes connected to. She sees their up-coming deaths. Can Darby change their future?

Darby runs across the guy who has been haunting her dreams. She follows him. Kasey is the lead singer in a kick-ass band. Although he has a serious addiction problem, the boy is totally swoon-worthy. He introduces her to his band mates, one in particular Matt, who Darby is uneasy and creeped out over. But could he be the key in her mission? All will be revealed (“Gasp, gasp, GASP, OH my gosh, GASP – Roller coaster, up-down-jerk right-jerk left!”) in this super awesome read.

I give Jamais Vu 5 stars! 

(P.S. I got a sneak peek at book 2- and if I thought I was on a roller coaster for Jamais Vu- book 2 was like riding The Tower of Terror!” *screeeeeeaaaaaams* SO.FREAKIN.RAD!

Kimberly

REVIEW + GIVEAWAY - The Keepers by Monique O'Connor James



You can view the synopsis of The Keepers, via Goodreads, by clicking on the title.

I am honored to do a review for my friend and my mentor, Monique O’Connor James.  Monique is an indie author and her first published book, The Keepers was released in June 2011.

The Keepers is a YA crossover- meaning it’s classified as “adult” but it appeals to the YA as well.

Her lovely story had me an emotional basket case! And the cover... is gor-geeous! It is a story, many who’ve suffered with loss, can relate to. A story that you can get lost in. A story that lures you, from Chapter One, to the end. 

The Keepers was written in third person. The flow of the story is impeccable. The author gives such vivid details in her debut paranormal romance novel and offers the reader, a story that will stick with them, for days.

Jess is a lost soul. She’s lost her faith in God and fled to New Orleans, to escape her many losses, back home. She’s seen the guardians, all her life, but she ignored them. Justin loathes humanity, but he is intrigued by Jess. He wants to protect her from the demons that try and claim her. Guardians are not supposed to fall in love with their guarded. Could he be the key, for Jess to restore her faith?

I was extremely sympathetic towards Jess. She’d suffered more loss than one person could handle. I longed for her and Justin to be together and found the humor in their bickering; they’d fought like an old married couple. Justin is definitely a character you could embrace yourself in to. What girl wouldn’t want to pet a HAWT angel’s wings?  Vi, was my favorite character; she was full of exuberance and a blessing that Jess needed in her life. Rory, Justin’s brother possessed so much loyalty to his counterpart.  Although I adored most of the cast, the villain in the story was so real, I couldn’t help but hate him!

The Keepers will be marked on my “read list” as a favorite and boasts 5 "Who Dat" stars ! Can’t wait for the second book, The Watchers.

Be on the look out for Jamais Vu, a new series by Monique (my favorite #justsayin), releasing in October. (Just pitching it out there!)

GIVEAWAY TIME:

The setting of The Keepers is in New Orleans, LA. If you’ve been to NOLA, tell Britney and I what was your favorite attraction and why. If you haven’t been to NOLA, tell us why you’d like to go! Please leave your email address so winner can be contacted. Chosen winner will receive a PDF copy of The Keepers and some swag! Giveaway ends September 30, noon CST.

Although it isn’t necessary to win the giveaway, it’s always nice to gain followers- being we are a new blog. So, please follow our blog and follow us on Twitter @Kimberdee @BritneyWyatt. I’m sure Monique would appreciate a follow as well ;) @mjames13 – I may be biased, but she is pretty fabulous!

Kimberly