Crescent Bound

Honestly, I got about 22% of the way through this book and just can't bring myself to finish it.<br /><br />I really enjoyed the premise of the book and the fact that Alyssa has a hobby that doesn't involve the use of magic. I think that this could be a really good story and if someone wants to fill me in on what happens, I would welcome that but I'm way too frustrated to spend any more time on it.<br /><br />Maybe this is just me and it seems like no one else had a problem with the quality of writing in this book but I honestly can't see how that could be. Two reviews (identical reviews by separate members?!?!) even go so far as to say that this is "very well written". The grammar is truly awful and it needs way more than a light editing. I understand that in a first novel, there is going to be room for improvement as far as craft goes (which there certainly is) but there is no reason that an author shouldn't follow the basic rules of grammar concerning fragments, run-ons, subject-verb agreement, and in a few cases words that are just plain awkward in a particular context.<br /><br />I really enjoy reading books by self-published authors and I applaud anyone who puts themselves out there like this but without proper editing, this book will chase away readers who might otherwise really enjoy it.<br /><br />I would recommend this to people who are just concerned with the story and don't pay attention to writing style and grammar. This book has gotten great reviews based on content so far so why not? If you are a person who got frustrated reading Twilight or 50 Shades because of the writing, this will drive you crazy.

This wonderful story is about a young women and her 2 childhood friends all now seniors in High School. Magically hidden from the other Students, till 1 can see through. Oh what a ride that will be. Magic is everywhere and so beautiful. More Friends enter this trio and off to a wonderful world filled with Magic, Trust, Love, FUN, Friendship!<br /><br />Oh did I forgot Drag Strip for teens and adults. Also hidden from us mortals!<br /><br />Alyssa Worthington is a Fire Witch. She has powers that are yet to be tapped. This puts her on the list of most coveted by the bad guys. Her friends and family will do everything in their powers to help Alyssa survive. Marcus is from a coven long thought extinct. He doesn't know about Witches or anything paranormal. He is about to have a crash course in Witches and Love if he is to save his Crescent Bound<br /><br /><br /><br />The book kept my attention, all the characters showed promise of being the best of friends and yet no one is perfect and all accepted this. <br /><br />Very Well Written. Most of the time I forgot I was reading a Book. This tells me a lot about the Author. Karli Rush is an Author to Watch!!<br /><br />I Highly Recommend this Book!!<br /><br />5 STARS<br />Patches

My review of Crescent Bound by Karli Rush<br /><br />Rating 5*****<br /><br />This book was provided free from the author in exchange for honest literary review.<br />A Little Bit of R&amp;R review panel review by Michelle McQueen<br /><br /> Alyssa has led very different life from most of us humans. She was born into a family of Royal witches. She prefers drag racing to going out and having typical teen age fun. To beat it all her boyfriend of two years has dumped her just months before she starts her senior year of high school.<br /> As has happened all her life, her family once again has relocated to a small town in Montana. As witches do not age like most, it makes living in one town for long periods of time impossible. This small town happens to change Alyssa's whole life. Marcas is the hometown hero. Up until his senior year he was the biggest sports star in town. Now Alyssa is the only sport he seems to be chasing. Since he came into the picture, Alyssa can't think straight. She knows that there can be no life for her with a human, yet her fire affinity calls to Marcas. What can she do? <br /><br /> This book is absolutely hot. The romances are steamy, but it actually fits in the story without seeming trashy. True to nature, the author explains how witches see sexuality as an extension of nature not the taboo subject mortals tend to see it as. The spellwork done by the witches also follow some of the properties of the herbs used. I love that the author included that. There is a little bit of everything in this novel. The action is very fast paced. It flows well without being junky or cluttered and confusing. Next the romance is steamy between Marcas and Alyssa. I happen to love the fact that Alyssa is a true kick but lead female. She is almost fearless, which only adds to my love of this character. I am glad that this is a series, because the ending left me wanting more.....<br /> This book is a mature audience book. <br /> Would I recommend this to others? yes. ALso I am looking forward to rereading this one when the series complete. Great work from this autho!

I have to say this book deserves a 5star review due to exceptional writing. there were a lot of mistakes I encounters but am willing to overlook on account this book was exceptionally written and should have been edited better.<br />I found myself compeled to read from the start. It's one of those books you can't put down or don't want to.when you have too. <br />It is very large in size but never the less it never got boring or tiring in any way. <br />The characters are exceptional and you jus t fall in love with them. they immediately draw you in. I even found myself lol a few times at the girls antics. especially Megan. <br />The 3witches Alyssia, Lisa and Megan are just so.loveable , funny, and have a great friendship. a true friendship where no.matter what they are their for each other.<br />The guys who.play in, Dawson, David and of course Marc are all quite amusing or just strong characters in the book. <br /><br />getting to the real.point this book is about a love story, a true witches nature, loving family and friends to the end, true witches covers nature and teachings. The elements and gifts witches posses and I.think Karli Rush captured it well. She didn't add too much false meaningless, made up witch things to ruin it. she kept on track with the true nature and how it's suppose to be, although you do have your rouge witches out there or just plain crazy ones. <br />But this book is a great read. I can't wait to read book.2and I doubt if I'll stop there seeing there are 4 in all to.the crescent bound series.<br /><br />I wish I would have discover this book before when it was new key released. It's a great read and I would not by pass it because of the mistakes in writing. <br /><br />You will find a review on my blog<br /> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://thereaderhaven.wordpress.com">http://thereaderhaven.wordpress.com</a> The Book.Junkie.<br />yes their will.be spoilers , a lot of them.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://www.the-book-diaries.blogspot.com">www.the-book-diaries.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />This was a completely captivating read that was very hard to put down. My initial thought was the book was YA, because of the HS students, but I was wrong. This was a very mature read with exceptionally mature characters considering their age. The main character is Alyssa, senior in HS, heir to the most powerful witch coven. She is smart, level headed, brave, a very inspiring female. That was one thing I did like about her. As I was reading, I was very impressed with the re-actions and the decisions her character made. She has two side kick best friends, Lisa and Megan, who are pivotal in helping Alyssa through life. Not to mention adding some great fun and humor to her life. We are introduced to three male characters plus Alyssa’s father. David, Dawson and Marc all possess devotion and strength to the female characters. Their support, whether physical or emotional, makes them such attractive characters. Alyssa’s father is the coven leader and therefore gives strength and leadership to everyone. The story is told in Alyssa’s POV which I really enjoyed. The author did a great job with explaining details that you didn’t miss out on the other characters actions and feelings, so the need was not there to use multiple POVs. This was a long book, 300+ pages. There were some areas that really didn’t need the extra attention, or didn’t need to be there at all to progress the story but it was still readable. I gave this a 5 Star review for the constant dramatic story line and an enticing love triangle. There was always something happening, changing from one challenging situation to the next which leaves you in great anticipation. I was very sad when I finished Crescent Bound, but I see book 2 is already out! Happy Reading.

I got this book on a whim and I am HOOKED.<br /><br />The story revolves around a teenage Witch named Alyssa and her family and friends. She is living a mostly normal life, going to a Public High School but her friends are unlike most. They are all Witches and do things... well a little differently.<br /><br />Trying not be to a spoiler here. <br />The book starts with Alyssa explaining who she is and how her family and friends live their lives. Remaining cloaked to the mundanes at High School (mundanes being Non-Witch) to protect themselves. Not so much that they are completely invisible, but that they don't stand out.... until a boy name Marc can see her and they don't know why. He becomes a major character and is in some ways (in my opinion) one of "heroes" of this book.<br /><br />All of the the characters are VERY well thought out. Karli writes with descriptiveness that captures your imagination right away. From Alyssa's house to the Drag Strip and everything in between. While reading you will be able to see each place and character in your head, not to mention the smells.<br /><br />The story continues through High School to when they all start the Arcane (an exclusive "university" for Witches). But don't be fooled, this is NOTHING like the Harry Potter books. It is more mature and for Mature Readers. <br />The spells she writes flow from the tongue and I think would probably even work because they sound/read so fluidly. <br /><br />I am HOOKED on this series and already have Raven Bound, Demon Bound and Shadow Bound on my wishlist! This book was heart pounding, seductive, believable, and additive. I HIGHLY recommend this book if you enjoy Paranormal thrillers (with an erotic flavor)!

Crescent Bound is a story about friendship, love, loss and…witches. It's the first in a series. I was intrigued to read the story told from Alyssa's point of view; the young, beautiful, sexy and strong female lead that has a penchant for casting spells with her friends and racing cars. From the beginning I wanted to learn more about Alyssa and her world, especially the Arcane, and was drawn in quickly as the characters were developed quite nicely. The story was full of plenty of twists and turns that left me, as the reader, unsure of what was going to happen next, or who the 'bad guy' was. I don't know a whole lot about the witch world, but this book made me want to grab up all I can find! Though at times I was a bit confused as to whom the book is written for - as the main characters are teens, but the sexual content was more for a mature audience.<br /><br />The only thing I would add is a really good editing. There were some grammatical errors; spelling mistakes and typo's, and there were parts within the chapters that felt as if a block of time was lost between paragraphs - easily fixed with a little divider between sections. I wanted to know where the story went, so it was easy to overlook these things, but again, with a solid edit and better defined audience, this story would be near perfect! <br /><br />Crescent Bound is a great fantasy read for those who like to lose themselves in the witch's realm. I give the book 4.5/5 stars. It was fun, and I for sure will be following the series with interest - as I feel 'Bound' to follow these characters and see where Karli Rush takes them!<br />

At first I kept thinking this storyline was going in totally different directions than it was &amp; I had a little trouble trusting the male main character, but I stuck w/this &amp; wow was I amazed at where the storyline ended up. I love the new twist on this witch story. Can't wait to read the next one.

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Alyssa Worthington is the daughter and sole heir to the most prestigious coven in the witch world. Her childhood has been spent in the mundane human world learning to blend in and hide who she truly is, and it is here, during her last year that she meets a striking ex-high school quarterback from a small town in Montana who will turn her world upside down. <br /><br />Alyssa holds the element of fire, unlike her best friends Lisa and Megan, who are both air elementals. It is the elemental powers that reside inside which require positive thoughts and positive actions in order to maintain this magickal connection. What would happen to a witch that let this get out of control? How can evil become the driving force behind revenge and death?<br /><br />Dark secrets, dark magick and a desperate desire for revenge will bring Alyssa to the brink of destruction. She is being chased, but this pursuit is a silent one and her chaser has but one goal, Alyssa’s complete and total destruction. Will she overcome this dark threat and begin to live out her destiny? Will she survive and if so, will she lose herself as part of the price for being alive? Or, will her destiny rest on being crescent bound?<br /><br />I absolutely loved this book! If you like to read books about witches this one's the one to read. It has everything you need to keep it entertaining &amp; make you want to keep reading until you finish. Once you start it, you can't put it down. This is an amazing read and it had me turning pages til the very end. The story line was exciting &amp; fast paced &amp; the characters easy to love. The ending was amazing. I can't wait to read the 2nd book in this series.. This is the first book I've read by this author, and I'd love to read more.