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  • Born at Midnight, by C.C. Hunter4

    Amanda Also reviewed on my blog, The Vintage Bookworm. (www.vintagebookworm.blogspot.com)

    First off, I want to start by saying that despite the fact it took me 13 days to start AND finish this book, it was a fun, quick read. I've had some issues with my health, so I haven't been reading much. But I couldn't stop thinking about this book! It was unique! I mean, a camp for paranormals? I was intrigued, and very curious about Kylie!

    This was a great start to the series, I wish I had grabbed the sequel when I saw it, but wanted to wait. And now I'm kicking myself majorly! I really want to know what happens next!

    Kylie was a great character. I had some issues with her at times, sometimes she seemed really whiny. Which she definitely has a right to be! But with her finding out she's different--as in paranormal different--and that she didn't want to be "different", it kind of bugged me. But she was definitely snarky and funny, which I love in a character.

    At times it seemed to just be "I woke up, I ate lunch, I did camp activities, my roommates were fighting, again, and I went to bed". But it was kind of in hat way where you didn't really care all that much. I kept waiting for something to happen.

    Overall, not a lot happened, the way I wanted it to, but it was still intriguing and it definitely kept me reading. All the characters were fun to read about, even Fredericka (Ick!). There were two, almost three, guys that Kylie was interested in. She bounced back in forth depending on the time. But it was fun to read! I can't figure out which guy out of the main two (D & L) I like more. Fun & safe fae (Who is also kind of...shady?), or sexy, light-you-on-fire, werewolf (Who is also kid of...not safe?)?

    If you love paranormal, I definitely recommend this book. I'm dying to read book two. I've been getting a bit burnt out on paranormals lately when I see new books because they are all starting to sound the same, but this is definitely different! by Amanda

  • One of my fAvorite series!5

    Ficbookreviews More reviews on my blog at www.ficbookreviews.blogspot.com

    This book is a thrilling paranormal series that kept me up all night. It was a fantastic read, another book that will definitely be on top of my favourites this year. A well written novel that a paranormal lover should watch out for . I just LOVED IT. I loved everything about this book, narration and plot was fabulous , I felt really connected with every characters. I was drawn to the humors and mysteries and deep in to the awesome world that C.C. Hunter made. And lets not forget the intensed romantic scenes of our heroin Kylie. eeeeh

    Kylie's life was falling apart, not mentioning her so complicated lovelife too but also a very shocking truth that she was yet to find out when her Mom signed her up to Shadow Falls Camp. From there her life will never be the same again.

    I am so excited for the next book to come out, Im absolutely going to watch out for it. Recommended! So enjoy reading! If you loved this one too as well as I did, well cheers to that! x by Ficbookreviews

  • Best books review.5

    annmarie ager Kylie's life is really sucking right now her boyfriend has dumped her and is now shacked up with someone else her parents are always fighting and are now getting a divorce and to top it all off, she is seeing someone that's not there her life could not get any worse right nope it can. Trying to escape for free hours, she heads to a party which ends up getting police searched and everyone is arrested. Her mum has had enough and send Kylie to camp over the holidays only problem is this camp is full of supernatural weirdo's and all Kylie can think about is getting home to her normal life the only problem is could Kylie really be a supernatural to.

    When you start this book, the first thing that hits you is how much I loved Kylie's thoughts and feelings when she is feeling down she always seems to think something so funny you want to laugh your head off. Kylie is really confused with everything that's happening in her life, but I felt that really, deep down, she knew all along that something was not right. She was a great character that you could not help but love and her two roommates are brilliant they all worked really well together, which made the book really easy to get into.

    Now the story line was all about supernatrals trying to get along at camp but there were also lots of other things going on like Kylie finding out who she is and whether she can trust Lucas and Derek. Then there is the fact that someone at camp is really out to close the camp down your mind spends lots of time trying to work out who's doing it and which boy (Lucas or Derek) you like best and want Kylie to end up with which is really hard because I really loved both guys. The author gave you lots to think about and made the story easy and exciting to read.

    The ending for me was good it sorted out a lot of loss ends and keeps it well open for the next book in the series all together the book was well written it had lots of dark and light moments that made the book fresh and fun to read.

    Five stars

    for all reviews follow best books blog http://bestbooks1.blogspot.com/ by annmarie ager

  • Refreshing Beginning!!4

    Syamanthra 4.5 Stars

    Spoiler Alert!

    Kylies life is falling apart with her grandmas death and her parents marriage coming to an end not to mention her recent break up. Apart from that she suffers from nightmares and is being stalked by a ghost. Just when she thinks her life cannot get any worse, she ends up at a camp, forced upon the revelation that she's a part of a whole different world; the supernatural and she happens to be the freak of the freaks because no one seems to know what she is exactly. Kylie finds herself attracted to Derek, a half fae but convinces herself that it's because he resembles her ex boyfriend Trey. Her roommates become her good friends and she begins to warm up to them. Not having believed that she truly is supernatural, she makes it her quest to find out whether and what if true starting with the possibilities of other logical reason for her "supernatural symptoms".

    Her life gets complicated with the attraction cum fear she has for Lucas, a werewolf that ignites her passion; her growing feeling for Derek and Trey wanting to get back with her. Meanwhile, the camp is tied to a mystery FBI Investigation in which Lucas is a suspect resulting in him running away from the camp. As she struggles with her mixfeelings of Derek and Lucas, the ghost that has been following her, makes a progress contacting her and a discovery about her dad sends Kylie reevaluating her perception regarding her parents and rethinking her decision to leave the camp. Kylie and her friends decide to investigate the case for themselves when it threatens them. And Kylie discovers yet another secret...

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    I really enjoyed reading this book; it was captivating. The idea of the camp and the setting feels refreshing and enchanting. It started off slow as with most books; it's understandable since it's setting up for the sequel but the second half got more interesting. The characters were well shaped with their distinct personalities and they were fun and easy to relate with especially Miranda and Della, Kylies friends and also Holidays character; it had depth. I liked how all the characters were introduced and grew and progressed slowly. There is a balance in Kylies personality that I appreciate; it's realistic and believable. As with the boys, I still haven't decided which team I am on. Their characters need to grow more into three dimensional. Although I normally go with the "bad boy" character, for now I see myself leaning toward Derek. In my opinion, the author could have worked more on physical detail than explaining too much especially in Kylies case. by Syamanthra

  • Reviewed by Joan Stradling for TeensReadToo4

    TeensReadToo Kylie gets caught with alcohol and sent off to Shadow Falls Camp. She's expecting three months of nerdy kids and a boring camp. What she finds is a camp of freaks . . . real freaks like vampires, fairies, witches, werewolves, and shapeshifters. The camp is really a training ground where the kids can learn to master their powers.

    Kylie is sure there's been a mistake.

    Her only hope is to finish out her sentence and make it home alive. But things get complicated when two very different boys come into her life - and even more complicated when Kylie discovers she may, indeed, be right where she belongs.

    BORN AT MIDNIGHT captivated me from the beginning and kept me reading through to the end. This glimpse into the dark side of a strange and mysterious camp kept me reading. I wanted to put it down because my eyes were tired, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I've added this to my re-read list and look forward to another visit to Shadow Falls Camp. by TeensReadToo

  • Spoiler Free Review!4

    geekgirl @ geekgirl's book blog Originally posted on my blog here: http://geekgirlsbookblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/born-at-midnight-cc-hunter.html

    Why I Read It

    It's about a summer camp for teens that's populated completely by supernatural beings--vampires, werewolves, fairies, the whole she-bang! Also, I'm pretty sure this was another 2011 YA debut, so I wanted it for The Story Siren's challenge.


    What I <3'd

    Kylie, the main character, is a "troubled" teen (she's really not, she just keeps getting caught up in bad situations) that's going through some pretty tough times right now. Her grandmother has just passed away, her boyfriend has dumped her, her best friend might be pregnant, and her parents are getting a divorce. Oh yeah, and she has a stalker that no one else can see, so she's being shuffled first off to a shrink, and then, when she's caught at a party where there's drugs, her parents decide the shrink isn't enough, and send her off to summer camp. The only problem is that the rest of the campers are freaks...literally.

    Encountering vampires and werewolves and witches and so on for the first time in her life, I thought Kylie has a very believable first reaction...disbelief. Then, when it's proven to her that, yes, these things are real and she is one of them, I really liked the fact that Kylie really doesn't know what she is (and continues to maintain the hope that she really isn't a supernatural) and that she isn't perfect. She doesn't suddenly come into her powers or make guys fall in love with her. She's a lot more believable. And while there is a love triangle, I enjoyed her interactions with the guys she was interested in, and the fact that she was interested in each of them for different reasons.

    The characters were great. I loved the campers, but I especially loved her forever-bickering roommates and Kylie's reaction to them, and their growing friendship.

    All in all, a very fun paranormal read.


    What I Didn't <3

    The only thing I didn't love was that it was a little hard to keep track of the characters, because there were so many introduced all at once. But other than that, nothing that I could really hold against it.


    GEEKOUT Moment (no spoilers)

    The unicorn. Also, the kitten (the one that was once a unicorn). Also, "stealing Big-Macs"...best metaphor ever.


    This was a really fun read, and a great start to a new YA paranormal series. I can't wait for book two, and this one is only coming out today!

    Go get it. You won't regret it. by geekgirl @ geekgirl's book blog

  • Review from Blkosiner's Book Blog5

    Brandi Kosiner Born at Midnight is an addicting read- I did not want to put it down. It pulls me in right at the beginning with a heartbreaking scene, intrigue and a bit of humor about bbqing shorts =)

    Kylie is a great main character. She has qualities that I admire- courage, loyalty. On the other hand, I was able to connect with her, being a bit of a loner, but letting in a select few. I was on edge the whole book, wanting to find the answers to Kylie's questions almost as quickly as she did. I felt emotions with her, about her family troubles, her worry and loyalty to her friends, crushing and fighting the attraction to the hot guys, mystery surrounding the guys in the black suits, and suspicion of what she really is.

    I love coming of age, and self-discovery books, and this one fits the bill. I love that the paranormal aspect throws a wrench into it, making already difficult journey even more challenging.

    At first it did seem like there were too many characters and names for me to keep up with, but I quickly learned more about them, and each plays their own role. I love it when a book has a secondary cast that is interesting, has their own personalities and actually work to further the plot.

    The romance is really well written, my heart was pounding right with her, and I wasn't sure the right choice, it was so well written. The guys were really balanced- not perfect, but close :) And while they were hot, they had deeper qualities as well, respect, protectiveness, and a good heart.

    This book ended well, it wrapped up without too much of a cliffie, but def enough that I want my hands on the next one NOW. Too bad I have to wait until October. by Brandi Kosiner

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