Surfacing the Rim

This book was even better than the first book in this series! It was developed amazingly and I loved the romance! I didn't think for a second that I would love this series as much as I did but it pretty much reminds me to never judge a book before I have read it! After the ending to Piercing the Fold I was really looking forward to reading this book and luckily I already had a copy of it! The plot of this book continues on from Piercing the Fold and again I did have to pay close attention to it to make sure that I understood it and that I was able to follow it! I really enjoyed the plot though and I loved how it had developed from the first book! It was again original as well! The characters again were amazing! Jesca really pushes herself in this book and she goes through a lot! Nate was perfect! I found myself loving him and his character so much as he was perfect for Jesca! I really enjoyed having Xander in this book more than what he was in the last one as he brought so much to the story and the plot! The love triangle heated up in this book and I loved it! I was really mad with who Jesca chose as I was rooting for the other guy but who knows what might happen in the next book! I really enjoyed Piercing the Fold being told from multiple point of views as well as I normally don't like books that do this but for this book it was essential! After the ending I am really looking forward to finding out where the next book in this series goes! The cover is also very pretty and it suits the first book in this series! Big thank you to Venessa for letting me Beta read Surfacing the Rim!

Disclaimer: I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.<br /><br />This is the second book in the series, and it picks up right where the first left off. The upcoming battle between the Dobrians and the Sondians is getting closer and closer, along with the intersection of our galaxy with Andromeda. Jesca, Ezra, and Nate are gearing themselves up for everything, and things are starting to heat up, both in the outside world and between the linked partners. As Jesca and Nate work together, side by side, their feelings intensify, but are they the result of their manufactured link, or are they the real deal? And what about Xander, where does he fall with all this, in Jesca's life as well as the fight to save the world? You'll have to read it to find out!<br /><br />I really enjoyed this story, and I thought it was a great continuation of the first book. We see more of Jesca and Nate and their growing relationship, from both points of view, but learn their doubts about their attraction and feelings for one another. We get more information about the fight between the two sides, what's going on with Sam and Corinna, and follow along with Xander in his quest to find out just who he is. The different points of view were a great idea, especially between Jesca, Nate, and Xander. It was interesting to see what each was thinking about the other and their upcoming mission to stop the Sondians. We also get more information from Balthazar's POV, which I thought really helped to further the plot and bring the whole issue together.<br /><br />All-in-all, if you've read Piercing the Fold, you definitely need to read this one, and if you haven't, why not?? I'm already anxious for Book 3, especially after that ending! =)<br /><br />5 stars

<a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/17208764.Surfacing_the_Rim___Piercing_the_Fold___2_" title="Surfacing the Rim ( Piercing the Fold, #2) by Venessa Kimball" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1357332718s/17208764.jpg" alt="Surfacing the Rim ( Piercing the Fold, #2) by Venessa Kimball" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>SURFACING THE RIM, PIERCING THE FOLD BOOK 2 BY VENESSA KIMBALL. I have been very lucky to be allowed to read surfacing the rim early .The release date is 14 th of march 2013. I was over the moon to be given this chance to read this after reading piercing the fold ,that i so loved!.I was not dissopointed at all with surfacing the rim.Once again an outstanding book.It had me glued from the very frist page.The love triangle is so heartbraking.I love the twist's and turn's of this book ,the action ,the unbelieveable suprice moments that made me shout out OMG OMG .This book has an unforgetable ending ,that had me crying out for more .Well done Vanessa once again another amazing unforgetable book , Iam also giveing this book ***** 5 well deserved stars . I would like to thank you Vanessa ,and good luck with the release .

This book was better than the first! It continues where Piercing the Fold left off and we get to see even more into this world of Dobrians and Sondians. Jesca develops even more into who she is and through this we get to see more of the whole story. I am sure that the series can only get better and better from here on out.

3.5

4.5 Stars<br />"Descend" is the second book on a four part series and picks up where Origin left off.<br />The team has located Xander in the mountains, and he is finally learning the truth regarding his family, his connection to the Dobriens, and his special abilities. It's discovered that Nate is not only linked to Jesca but also Xander, which is causing problems between the cousins as both are attracted to Jesca.<br />The Dobrian team is off to Japan to stop the opening of the worm hole by the Sondian cell before the intersection to prevent a global invasion of Earth.<br />This book has lots of action, secrets, and intrigue.

<img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1443155338i/16326450.jpg" alt="surfacingtherim" width="529" height="300" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br> 4.5 Stars|<a href="http://amzn.to/1ryVIyo" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon</a>|<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15753910-piercing-the-fold?ac=1" rel="nofollow noopener">Goodreads</a> <br> My Review: <br><div>Did I mention in book 1's review how much I loved the titles of these books? No? Well they are genius. I figured book one out quite early int he story, but this one had me for a bit before I got it. Genius. This author is just wonderful. This world created is even better than the first.</div><br><div> I LOVED that we got to see so much more of the characters we loved. I had an inkling that we would see them more come this book, but you never know. Some of book one threw me for a loop. All I really knew was that I wanted more Nate and Xander and I was determined to get it. Luckily I didn't have to wait long with this book because we dove right back into the exciting plot.</div><br><div>This book gives you far more in-depth information with the plot line. Or at least I thought it did. I felt that you really got to know the characters and that in doing that we fell in step with their journey to inevitably save our world.</div><br><div>Jes. She kinda drove me a little batty in this book. I wasn't sure what to do with her at some points: Shake her, Yell at her, Or hurt for her. She had some hard decisions to make and some hard stuff throw in her path to her destiny.</div><br><div>Really though the same goes for some of the others as well. Their lives got immensely complicated with the impending collision and with that they were all faced with hard decisions.</div><br><div>I though that all in all this book was even better than the first. It was another of those books I couldn't put down and had to finish in one sitting. Definitely worth the time and most certainly a perfect adventure. One Click away my friends.</div><br> <br> Synopsis: <br>The impending galactic event that will invade and evolve our world is upon us and our salvation lies in the hands of Jesca and her fellowship of Dobrian guardians. The sadistic Sondian fellowship’s inhumane corruption of our world is spreading like wildfire, redrawing lines between allies and enemies. Jesca’s fortitude is put to the test when she must make crucial decisions in battle and in love. She must choose between the predestined link that she shares with one man and the unresolved attraction she holds for another.<br>Will Jesca have enough courage to surface the rim of this reality?<br><br>*The Piercing the Fold series is intended for Mature Young Adult and Adult readers due to the the paranormal and unorthodox scientific concepts addressed throughout. This series contains a rich mixture of the paranormal, science fiction, romance, adventure, and suspense. *<br>

The universe is being torn by the intersection of two galaxies.<br /><br />The world is being torn by those who are on opposite sides of an imminent invasion.<br /><br />And Jesca’s world is being torn by the love of two men.<br /><br />Ezra and the rest of the guardians are on high alert. The collision with the Andromeda galaxy will happen sooner than anyone thought, helped along by an attraction that the other worlds have towards something on this planet. Those who oppose Ezra and company are dead-set on the invasion happening. Their leader has his own agenda, stemming from an age-old jealousy.<br /><br />Both sides are garnering soldiers in their own way. Jesca, Ezra, Xander, and Nate, along with their companions, train their people and remain honest with them and what they are involved in. Sam and Michael, part of the opposition, kidnap and use people to their own ends.<br /><br />As the intersection draws near, Jesca, Nate, and Xander must put aside their own feelings for each other to concentrate on saving their planet.<br /><br />A climactic battle at the base of Mount Fuji sends them all into the next stage of the battle. The outcome has yet to be decided, but rest assured that the guardians will do all in their power to keep the aliens at bay.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Ms. Kimball has done it again. What a fantastic story! Again, written in the present tense (except for memories) and from various points of view, the narrative plunges the reader directly into the action. It is like seeing a movie or watching a play.<br /> Every gesture of the characters, every nuance, is deliberately and carefully placed to give the story a realness and color that makes them vividly come to life.<br /><br />And continuity! I read this book several months and many books after reading “Piercing the Fold”, and had very little trouble getting right back into the story line. I read the end of “PTF” just to make sure I had the right story path, but it wasn’t all that necessary. (In fact, I got so engrossed in re-reading “PTF” that I almost didn’t read this book!)<br /><br />The story line is a fantastic concept, and the back stories and side stories give it a complexity that make it all that more fun to read. Relationships, both scientifically-formulated and emotional, keep all the characters hopping–and the readers as well.<br /><br />There is a third book, “Ascending the Veil”, coming out soon. It can’t get here soon enough, in my opinion!<br />

This book picks up right where Piercing the Fold left off. The surprises the read meets in PtF are no longer a shock and even the characters are starting to adjust to some of them.<br>The writing style is consistant in this book and the reader won't have to worry about a sudden change in how the characters think or act.<br>This story has a bit more action in it and the reader will find old characters and some new in a ton of danger. Discoveries and realizations are made that will make the reader think and ponder.<br>I found no errors in the story and I eagerly await Ascending the Veil.<br>I give this book 5 of 5 paws<br><br><div> <br> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bd48WqccIaQ/Ub9zjlEnn6I/AAAAAAAAMFA/mJNsIzsmTbQ/s1600/5paws.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380412527i/811196.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> </div><br><div> <br> Reviewed by <br><a href="http://cusreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">S.Cu'Anam Policar</a><br><a href="http://freakyfictionwriting.wordpress.com/submissions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Freaky Fiction Writing</a> Author<br><a href="http://cuhelpingauthors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cu's Ebook Giveaways</a> Owner<br><a href="http://www.faebooks.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fae Books</a> Tour Host/Reviewer<br><a href="http://girlsheartbookstours.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Girls &lt;3 Books</a> Tours Host<br><a href="http://ambersupernaturalandya.blogspot.com/p/lady-ambers-tours.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">LadyAmber</a>'s Book Tours Host<br><a href="http://booksnbrownies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">B3</a> Book Tours Host<br><a href="http://www.iamareader.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">I Am A Reader Not A Writer</a> Blog Tour Host<br><a href="http://sormarketing.blogspot.com/p/services.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shades of Rose</a> Tour Host<br><a href="http://www.girl-who-reads.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GWR</a> Tour Host<br><a href="http://www.asyouwishtours.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">As You Wish</a> Tour Host </div>

3.5 Stars<br />I received this Beta- Reader Copy from the author for free in exchange for an honest review.<br />This is the second novel in the Piercing the Fold series by the talented author Venessa Kimball. I really love the cover of this book. It has such a beautiful landscape and it shows where the Copula is implanted. If you want to know what that means you need to read the series lol.<br />This book was very well written, but it contained a lot of scientific talk that sometimes was over my head. Mostly about black holes and white holes. I found this instalment to be a little slower moving than the first book. But at the end it did pick up and moved quite fast. I also found that there wasn't as much action present as there was in Piercing the Fold. I didn't feel like too many of the questions that I had from the first book have been answered yet.<br />Character wise, I don't feel like the characters grew too much and there were a lot of characters present which made it hard for me to keep them straight and got confusing at times. I felt out of all of the characters Jesca showed the most growth, especially when she was faced with listening to others or going with her gut. She went with her gut and in the end it paid off for her. At one point, I thought that she had put an end to the love triangle and finally picked her man, but then later on Jesca said something that lead me to believed differently. She either she still doesn't know what she wants or she said what she said to not hurt feelings.<br />In general, this book has a great story line, I just couldn't give it a higher start because I enjoyed the first novel better. But I would still recommend it to sci-fi lovers and paranormal enthusiasts. I will most definitely continue the series to see where it is headed.<br />Note* Beta- Reader Copies are entrusted to the author's very close followers and fans.<br />