Blog Tour: Warrior (Dante Walker #3) by Victoria Scott

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The Warrior
Dante Walker #3
By: Victoria Scott
Published: 5/6/14
Publisher: Entangled Teen
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GR's Summary:

War between heaven and hell is coming, but Dante Walker makes it look damn good. Dante’s girlfriend, Charlie, is fated to save the world. And Aspen, the girl who feels like a sister, is an ordained soldier. In order to help both fulfill their destiny and win the war, Dante must complete liberator training at the Hive, rescue Aspen from hell, and uncover a message hidden on an ancient scroll. Dante is built for battle, but even he can’t handle the nightmares where spiders crawl from Aspen’s eyes, or the look on Charlie’s face that foretells of devastation. To make matters worse, the enemy seizes every opportunity to break inside the Hive and cripple the liberators. But the day of reckoning is fast approaching, and to stand victorious, Dante will have to embrace something inside himself he never has before—faith.

Dante Walker Series:

Our Review of The Collector Here
Our Review of The Liberator Here

Lindy's Thoughts:

The Dante Walker Series has taken me on one very wild, exciting, and adventurous journey!  It is one of my favorite YA paranormal favorites, and I highly recommend it for males and females alike!  Tis series has had everything that makes a great series!  We've been given unforgettable and unique characters, a plot that completely hooks you, and keeps your interest, with a variety of surprises, humor, romance, friendship, and fantasy!

The Warrior continues where The Liberator last left off.  Heaven and Hell are preparing to go to war.  There are sacred scrolls that need to be deciphered that will lead to clues about what is to unfold.  So far we know that Aspen and Charlie are instrumental in Heaven winning the war.  Aspen is "the soldier" and Charlie is "the saint," as referenced by the scrolls.  Unfortunately, Aspen is stuck in hell.  As The Liberators, and other allies to heaven begin to go through extensive training for the final showdown, traitors are discovered, secrets and surprises revealed, as and The Collectors and Sirens continue to find ways to infiltrate the hive.  Dante is determined to protect Charlie, train hard, and help decipher the scroll.  Everything ends up going topsy turvy in the climax of The Dante Walker Series!  While I was able to predict a few things that happened, there were still plenty of surprises that blindsided me!

I love Dante!  He still has major swagger, arrogance, sarcasm, and everything that makes him an amazing character!  Pow!  When Date appears on the page, you can't help but hold on to every word, though, and action that takes place!  To top it off, Dante went through some major character growth.  He underwent a huge trail of faith.  He didn't believe "The Big Guy" cared about him, and deep down Dante despised himself, and felt unworthy of redemption.  We got to see a very human side to Dante in this final installment.  He had to deal with his fear of losing Charlie, and anger.  He became more "human" as he started to develop really deep friendships with others, and let himself care, and eventually trust in Kraven's plan.

It was wonderful getting reunited with all of my favorite characters from this series.  We get more Charlie, Annabelle, Kraven, Blue, Max, Valery (Red), and Lincoln.  We also meet a few new characters.  Oswald, was an old professor that was brought in to decipher the scrolls.  Neco, Paine, and "The Jack Rabbits," and many ordinary humans were brought in to the picture.

I love paranormal stories with angels, and demons, heaven, and hell.  This series is amazing, and I would recommend it to those of you that are fans of The Sweet Trilogy, by Wendy Higgins. 

My Rating:

I give, The Warrior, by Victoria Scott, 5 POWerful, Exciting, Addicting, Swagger-Filled Dantelicious Stars!  Read this series if you are a fan of YA Paranormal stories about angels and demons with a lot of laughter, romance, plot twists, and unforgettable characters!!!

My Favorite Quotes:

"I spoke the words.  Even now, I feel like I don't know half of what I'd like to know about Charlie.  But maybe love is like that.  Like two souls greet each other and say, it's you, and then they wait while the bodies and brains catch up.  Maybe sometimes, that's all it takes.  A few moments, and then you know." (eARC, Loc. 1370)

~Dante 

"That's the only way to argue: bend to your woman's will, then show her you're a man."  (eARC, Loc. 1846)

~Dante

The Way Ria See’s It

WOW! POW!! The Warrior was an amazing read, a part of me can’t believe this series is over! Its bitter sweet when something so amazing comes to a close. Ms Scott holds nothing back in this beautiful installment. Dante has come a long way since his days in The Collector. This whole cast will become a staple amongst all of your books. The action kicks off from the beginning, and will have you turning the pages frantically through the end. The world building if phenomenal and the flow is so seamless this book reads like a movie in your head! I laughed, I balled, I was SHOCKED, and my heart swelled with joy!!

T-urmoil, Dante abandoned his friend in the most painful way. He dreams, and these dreams hold the key to winning the impending battle that lies ahead.

H-eart, Dante holds a part of his heart close(Charlie), yet the other part is in hell(Aspen), he will do what it takes to make sure his girls are safe.

E-mbrace, ever the voice of faith and kindness Charlie will ask Dante to pray because with the help of big guy he can be so much more. Dante just needs to see how strong and how worthy he is of the Lords love and acceptance.

W-orry, there is a traitor amongst the hive Oswald has warned Dante. Determined Dante will find the person who has betrayed them and make them pay.

A-ssigned, Kraven knows every ones strengths and he will do what he can to train them to get them ready for the battle that has been foretold. Dante has never trusted but he will allow Kraven to guide him he knows this is bigger than anyone can imagine, he knows he has to be the best in order to protect Charlie.

R-ise, the liberators are not enough they are grossly outnumbered, help will come their way  unexpectedly. Dante will seek the help of Lincoln and what he offers is better than Dante could’ve imagined.

R-ector, before the battle begins Dante loses the last portion of his heart to hell. Enraged doesn’t begin to cover Dante’s emotions he will fight until there is no fight left in order to save those he loves most.

I-mmortal, Rector has found a way to ensure ultimate strength taking the life of an innocent will cement his evil. Killing a part of Dante’s heart isn’t enough an innocent sacrifices her own life to bring this monster down. Everything has been attempted, now all Dante has left to do is accept the light into his heart embrace his love and ask for his help.

O-pportunity, reinforced with a power unknown to him Dante will slay the beast and cast him where he belongs. He has always been the key but the pain of losing those around him weigh heavily on his heart.

R-evere, Dante’s life has never been easy even after death he faced many challenges. Knowing what truly lies in his heart he would do it all again risk everything again to do what is right and what is just. He doesn’t know the future but his heart is open to what will come. Everyone has always known he would be great it took the love of an angel on earth to make him realize it too.

GAH!!!!! I WANT MORE!!! Everything was so amazing! EPIC! GRAND! It’s the final countdown!!!!Cha cha cha!! Okay so we all know this has always been Dante and Charlie. We have always known Charlie’s heart to be pure but even she had to come to terms with some pretty heavy stuff. In The Warrior EVERYONE is challenged. EVERYONE. There is a lot of loss because well, that’s what happens on the battle field right? We were introduced to Oswald amazing character this guy! MY WISH from my Liberator review came TRUE!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEP 

HOW Mother EFFIN AWESOME is THAT?!!!!! Yeesh!! I about fell out of my chair with that one!

Seriously.

Kick.

Arse.

SERIOUSLY!

I STILL WANT MORE!!! Okay okay I totally know that’s selfish but that’s what happens when you fall in love with characters! You want them to come back! The good news is I can revisit them whenever I’d like and you can bet your britches I’ll be doing just that! This series is spectacular a definite must read. It’ll have your head spinning, jaw dropping, and heart swelling.

My Fav’s

Dante

Dante, Dante, Dante! What can I say?! He started off as a total bad guy in charge of bringing down the Savior well let me tell you his heart won out. It was there all along he had to find it in himself when he does we see an amazing transformation take place. Don’t get me wrong he is still the super funny charismatic charmer he has always been but he knows things are bigger than him. He was definitely challenged in this installment because he had to face his own demons and overcome his fear. I was so happy to see him reach his full potential and I know you will be too! He is fierce with his love for his girls there is nothing he wouldn’t do for them. *Sigh* I LOVE DANTE!

Charlie

Amazing this girl is love hope and kindness personified. Her faith never waivers not ONCE! Though she is gripped by fear and desolation her heart will guide her on the righteous path. It is faith that brings her to acceptance, there are things no one can change, Charlie has lived that first hand. Charlie also knows that embracing her destiny with an open heart is the only true way to defeat evil. She will do just that. Oh and let me just say super duper Kick A$$ go Charlie! Woop Woop get it girl! She is all sorts of amazing ready to burst!

Aspen

Okay so we know where she has been and let me tell you…If Dante’s dreams are any indication of the horrors she has had to face? This girl is super hard core!! Emphasis on the HARD cause terror she has witnessed would cause anyone to break but not my Soldier girl! POW everything she contributed was instrumental even in the depths she fought. Dante and Charlie couldn’t have done it without Aspens ferocity!  This triumphant trio will remain in my heart for eva eva. Eva eva!

My Wish

Okay here we go I’ve got ALL appendages crossed here… eyes shut…wait better keep them open as I am typing and all…Kraven…and a little someone pretty special at the forefront of amazing things to happen…maybe? Some deets? A few pages mayhaps? Okay okay I won’t beg anymore ooh a special Easter egg for her too? Gah!! Okay okay I’ll stop! This was an amazing escape I loved everything about this series and these wonderful characters!!

My Rating

5.0 Hell, Hive, Blue, Vodka, Training, Traitor, Heff, Savior, Soldier, Warrior, Wings, Valery, Paine, Neco, Two Hearts, Secret Sacrifice, Yellow, Easter Egg, Full circle absolute redemption purest LOVE filled stars!!! I don’t mess around with my ratings this is a must read you will LOVE this series!!!!

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About Victoria Scott:

Victoria Scott is a teen fiction writer represented by Sara Crowe of the Harvey-Klinger Literary Agency. She’s the author of the FIRE & FLOOD series published by Scholastic, and the DANTE WALKER trilogy published by Entangled Teen. Her books have been bought and translated in eleven foreign markets including the UK, Turkey, China, Poland, Israel, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Victoria lives in Dallas with her husband and hearts cotton candy something fierce.

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Release Day Blast: The Warrior By Victoria Scott

Entangled Teen is excited to announce the release of Victoria Scott’s, The Warrior, the third and final book in the Dante Walker series, which readers are already raving about!

The Warrior 

(Dante Walker #3) 

by 

Victoria Scott 

Exp Pub May 6th 2014 

by Entangled Teen 

Summary
War between heaven and hell is coming, but Dante Walker makes it look damn good. 

Dante’s girlfriend, Charlie, is fated to save the world. And Aspen, the girl who feels like a sister, is an ordained soldier. In order to help both fulfill their destiny and win the war, Dante must complete liberator training at the Hive, rescue Aspen from hell, and uncover a message hidden on an ancient scroll. 

Dante is built for battle, but even he can’t handle the nightmares where spiders crawl from Aspen’s eyes, or the look on Charlie’s face that foretells of devastation. To make matters worse, the enemy seizes every opportunity to break inside the Hive and cripple the liberators. But the day of reckoning is fast approaching, and to stand victorious, Dante will have to embrace something inside himself he never has before—faith.

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Victoria Scott is a teen fiction writer represented by Sara Crowe of the Harvey-Klinger Literary Agency. She’s the author of the FIRE & FLOOD series published by Scholastic, and the DANTE WALKER trilogy published by Entangled Teen. Her books have been bought and translated in eleven foreign markets including the UK, Turkey, China, Poland, Israel, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Victoria lives in Dallas with her husband and hearts cotton candy something fierce.

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Blog Tour: The Liberator (Dante Walker #2) by Victoria Scott

The Liberator

(Dante Walker #2)
 

Victoria Scott
 

Release Date: 

August 27, 2013

From Entangled Teen



Summary
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Bad boy, meet bad girl.

Dante has a shiny new cuff wrapped around his ankle, and he doesn't like that mess one bit. His new accessory comes straight from Big Guy himself and marks the former demon as a liberator. Despite his gritty past and bad boy ways, Dante Walker has been granted a second chance.

When Dante is given his first mission as a liberator to save the soul of seventeen-year-old Aspen, he knows he’s got this. But Aspen reminds him of the rebellious life he used to live and is making it difficult to resist sinful temptations. Though Dante is committed to living clean for his girlfriend Charlie, this dude’s been a playboy for far too long…and old demons die hard.

With Charlie becoming the girl she was never able to be pre-makeover and Aspen showing him how delicious it feels to embrace his inner beast, Dante will have to go somewhere he never thought he’d return to in order to accomplish the impossible: save the girl he’s been assigned to, and keep the girl he loves.

Our Review Of 

The Collector (Dante Walker #1)

Here

Lindy's Thoughts

When I read The Collector, by Victoria Scott, I fell in love with everything that her story and writing entailed. I was in awe of the characters that she created, especially the main character, Dante Walker. I have been highly anticipating The Liberator, ever since I was informed that it would be the sequel to The Collector. As many of us avid readers have experienced, the middle book or sequels in a series often suffer from the dreaded "sophomore syndrome." This is where the plot slows down, the characters become more stagnant in their growth, and there are a lot of "fillers," or unnecessary "fluff," added to the story. Then, the last book in the series usually ends with a bang! This is when we get to experience accelerated action, intense character development, and resolution of all conflict. Well, I am excited to say, The Liberator, did not suffer from the dreaded "sophomore syndrome," instead it provided more developed and well-rounded characters, action, surprises, plot twists, and the steaminess tipped the scale!!!

The Liberator, continues where The Collector left off, and is told from the infamous, witty, and swoon-worthy Dante Walker! Everything I loved in The Collecter, transferred over into The Liberator, only we get more! More action, more intensity, more plot twists, more sexy and romantic scenes between Dante and Charlie, more character growth, and more love for the series! Dante is assigned by the "big guy" to liberate a girl by the name of Aspen. He isn't given much information about why Aspen needs to be liberated, only that she is somehow important to Charlie's safety. Aspen was such a fun character and I quickly grew to love her. She really was Dante's, "soul sister." They were alike in their need to escape from feeling, by indulging in excessive vices, and both had a lot of demons from their past to contend with. Yet, they were both loyal to the people that they loved, honest, witty, funny, and had great potential for personal growth. In fact, both Dante and Aspen's character's grew, and flourished from the beginning to the end of the story. Charlie also grew as a character. I loved watching her take charge of her own life and she became more independent, strong, and assertive. We were introduced to more secondary characters, and other characters from book 1, such as Annabelle, Val, (or "Red,") Max, and Kraven, took on larger and more significant role in this sequel. I felt like I really got to know all of the characters on a much deeper level.

The Liberator, kept my attention throughout the whole story. As I devoured this sequel, my emotions were taxed. I laughed, I smiled, I cried, and I swooned. These characters were tested, and forced to face their greatest fears, and the theme of friendship was heavily woven throughout the story. Dante, Charlie, Aspen, Val, Max, and Kraven, learned to lean on one another in order to overcome fear, pain, suffering, and danger. Sacrifices were made, love was discovered, team work was established, and secrets were revealed. For a highly addictive read that brings that special something, I highly recommend The Liberator. This is a paranormal romance that you do not want to miss!!!

My Rating

I give The Liberator by Victoria Scott 5 Exceptional, Action-Packed, Addictive, and Alluring Stars! Dante Walker shines as a character that delivers humor, honesty, entertainment, and sex appeal! You will be entranced in Ms. Scott's seamless story telling ability, and enraptured by the characters that she has created. As an ardent reader, I devour several books a week, and I can tell you that, The Collector Series, stands out for it's creative and fast-paced plot, witty humor, unforgettable and authentic characters, and flawless, vivid descriptions. The Collector, and The Liberator top my list for favorite books published in 2013. Read this series. It is one I will always treasure, and remember. 

My Favorite Quotes

"What's more, I'm afraid this girl could easily lure me into her lair. Because this life she's living, I know it all too well. She looks at me, and a shiver races down my spine. How do I liberate a girl who is exactly like me?" (eARC, Loc. 1024)
~Dante

"I don't want you to change. Since the moment I met you, I knew you weren't like me. You were better. You are better. You're the person I wish I could be. Your whole life...it means something. It means something so big that angels and demons are buzzing around you, trying to take some for themselves." (eARC, Loc. 2279)
~Dante

"If I had a soul, I say. I'd give it to you." (eARC, Loc. 2302)
~Dante 

The Way Ria Sees It

Eeeeeeeep!!! 

My inner angel is fighting to break free! 

Liberators, 

Collectors, 

and Sirens 

OH.MY! 

I have bee waiting.Waiting.WAITING.WAITING! For Liberator and I was not one teensy tiny bit disappointed! Ms. Awesome Scott! Delivers BIG time! POW! If you enjoyed the Collector you will LOVE the Liberator! *Sigh* Seriously, I want to go kick serious Demon A$$! I’m all sorts of Cray Mad! Like Dante says add enough psycho and any one can become lethal...Well, I’m ready to go all nasty pants on Rector. That guy SUCKS hard. I want to introduce him to my fist! Direct. Oh and if you haven’t read the Collector, then it's a good thing its almost the weekend and you can go buy it ASAP!


L-ife, Dante was granted an amazing gift and with it comes great responsibility. Will he be able to live up to his expectations?
I-nnocence, Charlie takes Dante’s heart completely. His love for her makes him do things he would have never even thought to do.
B-efriend, Dante receives his first assignment away from his heart. He knows he must get close to Aspen. Will she cause him to fall into his bad habits?
E-ntrusted, having a kind heart, Charlie embraces those around her. Her gift is also her curse, always seeing the good in people can make her blind to the malice that lays in the hearts of those that have fallen.
R-ealization, things are set in motion and all that remains is for everyone to fight for what they believe in. Demons exist, and until you are willing to face and fight them, they have the power to overcome you.
A-spen, has always wanted to have someone who cares for her. She wants to care for someone. Colliding with the person she was destined to meet, Aspen will realize what she must do, refusing to turn back.
T-relvator, we know Charlie is the key to bringing peace but what other roles need filling?  The stories start to unravel, showing us everyone's true colors.
O-pportunity, Dante has given all that he has to keep Charlie safe, and to make her happy. The moment she is threatened, Dante will do the unthinkable with zero hesitation.
R-esolve, Aspen has always known something was pretty special. She will prove her valiance. Her friends and her blossoming love make a promise their goals will be achieved. Too much hangs on the line for them not to fight with every ounce of effort.


Ahem...Ahem... Holy Moly Mother Effin Flippity Flip Flipping Cliffhanger!!! 

Gah!!!! 

Okay, okay, I’m still breathing, but ONLY because of everyone's resolve at the end! I feel good, I feel pumped!! Seriously! Ms. Scott has proven she is an awesome writer. I was 100% engaged from beginning to end. I was on an emotional roller coaster with this one!! 

My Fav’s

Dante
We know that not just anyone becomes a Collector, and NO ONE has ever been BOTH?! Unheard of, not for Dante! POW! His personality shines through the pages and he feels real. Like some of the stuff he says, I’ve heard my friends say...*Sigh* What Dante feels is his weakness, ends up being the strongest part of him. We see him go through an amazing change.

Charlie
Amazing, Kind, Loving, Beautiful, inside and out. Charlie knows that she loves Dante, and will do just about anything for him. I admire her tenacity and her determination. She is so selfless, and she inspires kindness and good will to those around her. She might not be a Collector or a Liberator, but she rocks. In a Charlie sort of way, but yea she pretty much rocks it!

My Wish

I want a certain someone that starts with Anna and ends with Belle to find LOOOOve! With my Looove! No! NOT Dante, someone else blond guy, super sexy and a general all around bad a$$!!

My Rating

4.5 Cubs Hat, Kia Rental, Little Sister, Black Polish, Absentee Father, Cabin getaway, Siren Showdown, Scrolls, Sacrifice, Black and Blue Powerful and Soft, A forever promise of love filled STARS!!! I will be dying till I get my hands on the next book...I KNOW YOU’LL LOVE it! Go get your copy on the 27th!! asap like ;)

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About the Author 

I’m a teen fiction writer with a die-hard affection for dark and humorous books. My work is represented by Sara Crowe of Harvey Klinger literary agency. I have a master’s degree in marketing, and currently live in Dallas with my husband, Ryan. My first series started with THE COLLECTOR, and was published by Entangled Teen in April 2013. The second book in the trilogy, THE LIBERATOR, will release August 2013. My next series kicks off with FIRE & FLOOD and is being published by Scholastic, February 2014.

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Blog Tour: The Collector (Dante Walker #1) by Victoria Scott

The Collector (Dante Walker #1) 

By:  Victoria Scott 

Published:
April 2nd 2013

From:
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Gr’s Summary:

Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence has made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector.  His job is simple, weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big, red good or bad stamp.  Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones.  Bag-and-tag.

  Sealing souls is nothing personal.  Dante’s an equal opportunity collector and doesn’t want it any other way.  But he’ll have to adjust, because Boss Man has given him a new assignment:

Collect Charlie Cooper’s soul within 10 days.

  Dante doesn’t know why Boss Man wants Charlie, nor does he care.  This assignment means only one thing to him, and that’s a permanent ticket out of hell.  But after Dante meets the quirky, Nerd Alert chick he’s come to collect—he realizes this assignment will test his abilities as a collector, and uncover emotions deeply buried.

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Lindy's Thoughts: 

The Collector, by Victoria Scott, was an excellent story!  I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and did not want to put it down!  Before, I began reading, I questioned if it would live up to all of the hype it had received.  I'm excited to say The Collector blew me away, and I will be recommending it to everyone I know!  As soon as The Liberator is available for pre-order, It will be an auto-buy purchase!  There are so many reasons that I enjoyed reading, The Collector.  Among those reasons, I would say that I LOVED all of the characters, the storyline had me hooked, and desperate to figure out all of the mysteries before they unraveled, and the author is a very talented writer who knows how to make the story take on a life of its own!

The Collector had an unforgettable, unique, and colorful cast of characters!  My favorite character, of course, was Dante!  He was dynamic, powerful, sexy, sarcastic, judgmental, had swagger, and an arrogant confidence that drew people to him!  I think a song that would fit Dante perfectly would be, "I'm sexy, and I know it."  What I loved about Dante, other than that he was such a fun character to read about, was the huge amount of growth that he made from the beginning, to the end of the story. He started out so pompous, full of himself, selfish, and judgmental.  He didn't have a conscience at the start, and all that he cared about was getting his promotion as, "Soul Director," so that he could stay on earth for eternity.  It didn't matter to him that he would be sacrificing Charlie, (the girl that he was assigned to collect her soul) for his own gain.  However, as he got to know her, you could see him change little by little.  First, all he saw was her physical appearance.  Such as, her acne- prone skin, frizzy hair, glasses, and a body that lacked curves.  By the middle of the story, he was noticing how her eyes would light up whenever she smiled, how beautiful her laugh was, the graceful curve of her neck, and the goodness and purity that emanated from her soul!

Charlie was sweet, shy, compassionate, loyal, trusting, selfless, innocent, and had a low self-esteem.  I loved the person that she was, and I could tell that she was special right away, and sensed that if anyone could make Dante grow, and change, it would be her.  She had such a positive, and grateful attitude.  Charlie was so admirable, and even though she had watched her parents die in a fire, and was orphaned most of her life, she still had an amazingly positive, and appreciative outlook on her life. Many of us could learn from Charlie.  Just by being herself, she taught others by leading her life with morals, integrity, compassion, and forgiveness.  I also enjoyed reading about the secondary characters in the story, Grandma, Annabelle, Blue, Valerie, and Max.  These characters weren't fully developed, like the main characters Charlie, and Dante were.  However, they each had unique, and distinct personalities, contributed to the story, and were fun to read about!

The plot-line in The Collector had me hooked!  I connected with this story, and enjoyed trying to figure out all of the mysteries.  There were plenty of plot twists, surprises, and the story never got dull!  I devoured, The Collector, and was motivated to keep reading, by the excitement, and uniqueness of the story plot.  This story pulled my heart  in so many directions!  There were two scenes in particular where I cried my eyes out, that had to do with Dante.  I felt such deep emotion in those moments, that I put myself in his shoes, and could empathize with what he was going through.  Ms. Scott is a very talented story-teller.  She tells the story in such a fun, and casual style.  I loved how my reading was effortless, and such a pleasurable experience.  The story was told flawlessly, and in such a way that I was able to visualize all of the characters, including their physical appearances, personalities, quirks, mannerisms, tones of voice, and demeanors.  The story flowed so smoothly, and went off without a hitch!

Pow!  I give, The Collector by Victoria Scott, 5 Exhilarating, Dynamic, Beautiful Soul, and Swagger-Filled Stars!  This book has officially been crowned, and added to my favorite's shelf!  I CAN NOT Recommend this story enough!!!!!  Read It!!!  Any book that has me desperate enough to finish in one sitting, pulls on my heartstrings, brings tears to my eyes, has me texting my book bestie every 5 minutes, and makes me crazy trying to figure out certain plot mysteries, deserves a solid 5 stars!!!   You will love, The Collector, and will not want to put it down!  Now the countdown begins until, The Liberator comes out, and makes me one ecstatic reader!!!!!!

Lindy's Favorite Quotes: 

"I throw my head back and laugh long and hard.  Then I lean in and whisper in her ear, you don't know who you're f***ing with, princess.   Ain't no one do bad like I do." (EARC, 57)

"And for the first time in my life, I wonder if I can be that person-the one who cares about people outside of themselves, the one who picks the right and honorable path." (EARC, 137)

"Inside, Charlie glows-her soul's the most precious thing I've ever seen.  And on the outside, she's even more beautiful.  Not just the way she is now, though she is killing it tonight, enough to take my breath away, but the way she was.  The bounce of her hair when she jumped on the bed, the glow of her skin when she told me about the charity, the curve of her mouth when she said she liked the sound the world made.  And her eyes-I've never seen as much life in anyone's eyes as I do hers." (EARC, 170)

"I love you, Dante.  I've loved you from the start.  But I hear her say it, and that's all I need to crumble.  Almost choking on my words, I manage to ask, why?  I open my eyes and find Charlie smiling.  She runs her hand over my cheek, then leans back against my chest.  Because I see you.  Even though you try so hard to hide, I see you, anyway." (EARC, 173)

The Way Ria Sees It 

Okay...THAT! Was Bad@SS!!  I had the best time reading The Collector!!  I played out like a movie, and I loved every single scene!  Dante OMG!!  I don’t do the spoiler thing because I want every one to fall in love with him for the first time, the exact same way I fell in Love with him!! He was snarky, sexy, swoony, and everything a bad boy could be! Blue...Well, your my Boy Blue, just know that! 

T-iming, is unpredictable, and total desolation can come at a moments notice.
H-eaven, always watching...Always mindful, never weak, never failing.
E-vil, misplaced trust will result in a mother's broken heart, and a son's shattered hopes.


C-ollecting souls was his job, he had no idea she would collect his heart.
O-penminded, Charlie embraces life with a pure soul.
L-iberating-This.  Book. ;)
L-ove, unconditional, and unabashed, these friends show us how it should be done.
E-nduring, ridicule, and judgment, only embracing love, and forgiveness.
C-harlie, an amazing example of what we should be.
T-rust.  Absolute.
O-utright amazing!  Dante will grab you by the hand, and hold it all the way to the end.
R-estitution, for a severe injustice was finally righted.

So.Totally.Not.What.I.Expected!!

I.

Could.

Not.

Be.

Happier.

Happy, happy, happy, I wish I could share exactly why but, *wags finger* no spoilers!  I will say this any time I get to read about ____ I love it!  Yep, there was ____ and, yep I loved the showdown!  So amazing, Kraven...Super sexy! I CANNOT Wait to meet him!!  Come on Dante Walker #2! Eeeep!  I need more like ASAP!!

My Fav’s 

Valery
She is this amazing person, that I want to get to know better.  She is sexy, sassy, and snarky.  Valery is everything any girl who wants to kick a** wants to be.  I want to know how she came to work for the big guy.  Max loves her, and she loves him.  I hope to find out what happened after their deaths that made them go opposite ways.

Dante
Damaged and pained.  Bad boy to the core!  Yummy yummy, yummy!   Lol!  Can you just see this gorgeous guy approaching you?.. I sure as heck can.  I’d be like, "okay do I get to see more of you, and if so what do I need to do?"   If he fell in love with me?!  Well, le sigh!!  Seriously, Dante has an amazing heart, and  he has held on to so much pain without necessity.  His love for his family and his new found love for charlie break my heart.  I love him to the core.

Charlie

She has been so jaded, and has had to face so many horrific things throughout her life.  The only thing I can do is admire, and respect her resiliency.  Charlie has a pure heart, and we can only aspire to be half of what she is.  She may not be superficially beautiful in the beginning, but her soul has glowed from the beginning.   A light that bright cannot be diminished easily.

My Rating 

4.5 Lucky Penny, Unlucky Deer, Chicago BrownStone, Father's Love, Party Mishap, Spun-Bottle, Broken Trust, Unequivocal Love filled stars!!!  This is definitely a new FAV of mine!!  READ.THIS.BOOK.  Yeah, I said it! Now...Do.It!

Guest Post By: Victoria Scott

The 5 Ingredients that Went Into Creating Dante:

 Swagger - In order for Dante to be a soul collector, he had to have some level of swag.  Smooth talking = More Soul Collecting. 

 Confidence - It was so much fun making this guy 100% confidence overload.  Pow! 

 Sexiness - You want my soul?  Uh, pass.  You want my soul and you're sexy?  I mean, the answer is still no, but let's hear your pitch. 

 Dangerous - In real life, most of us want guys who are kind and safe.  But in the fiction world, bring on the danger! 

Tormented - Dante has a past that is somewhat explored in book 1 (and even more so in book 2), but suffice it to say he has a few personal demons that have made him the "monster" he is today.

About The Author 

I'm a YA writer represented by Laurie McLean. Author of THE COLLECTOR (Entangled Teen, April 2013) and THE BRIMSTONE BLEED (Scholastic, 2014). I have a master's degree in marketing, and live in Dallas with my husband. When not writing, I can be found munching cotton candy and snuggling obese cats.

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