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Escape from Eden
by Elisa Nader
Release Date: 18th August 2013
Merit Press
213 pages
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Since the age of ten, Mia has lived under the iron fist of the fundamentalist preacher who lured her mother away to join his fanatical family of followers. In Edenton, a supposed “Garden of Eden” deep in the South American jungle, everyone follows the Reverend’s strict but arbitrary rules—even the mandate of whom they can marry. Now sixteen, Mia dreams of slipping away from the armed guards who keep the faithful in, and the curious out. When the rebellious and sexy Gabriel, a new boy, arrives with his family, Mia sees a chance to escape.
But the scandalous secrets the two discover beyond the compound’s façade are more shocking than anything they ever imagined. While Gabriel has his own terrible secrets, he and Mia bond together, more than friends and freedom fighters. But is there time to think of each other as they race to stop the Reverend’s paranoid plan to free his flock from the corrupt world? Can two teenagers crush a criminal mastermind? And who will die in the fight to save the ones they love from a madman who’s only concerned about his own secrets?
ADVANCED PRAISE
"The chemistry between Mia and Gabriel
is palpable in their teasing dialogue and sizzling moments of physical
connection. Its rewards … are many: fast-moving action, a capable heroine and a
resolution that leaves plenty of room for a sequel.”
– Kirkus Reviews [STARRED REVIEW]
“Debut author Elisa Nader hits a strong
note with her ESCAPE FROM EDEN… At-times swoony, at-times extremely dangerous,
and at-other times completely shocking.”
- Examiner.com
"Nader has done something amazing:
written a really original novel, one full of characters you’ll care about;
smart, witty dialog; and plenty of shocks and thrills. A wonderful balance of
light and dark." —Michael Grant, New York Times
Bestselling Author of the Gone Series
"An exciting, terrifying, page-turning
thrill ride you will not be able to put down.”
- Gretchen McNeil, Author of POSSESS, TEN and 3:59
About the Author
Hi. I'm Elisa. I like cheese and reading and TV show marathons. Writing is scary, but not as scary as, say Civil War amputations. I'm an Aquarius. Uh... let's see... I'm not very good at writing my own biography. Or autobiography. I guess this is reading more like a slightly incoherent personal ad.
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Review!
First impressions.....
I am the type of person who is guilty of judging a book by its cover. However, just because I don't particularly like the cover does not mean I would not read the blurb or try it out.
For this book, I wasn't really crazy about it... I thought it could've been way prettier and more meaningful due to the story but that was ok. I loved the girl's eyes though... so green.... but I don't know it that's contacts or....
Anyways, the plot was the reason why I was so drawn to reading this story. It was original and I've never read anything like it before. It was about a girl, Mia living in 'The Garden of Eden'. This place is basically like a prison and Mia is questioning about her life there and also the God-loving dude who runs the place. Trust me, I have nothing against religion (I'm not an atheist) but this was like using religion as an excuse for extreme actions.
It is quite frustrating how everyone thinks it is ok. They worship him and after day after day of always praying and praising God. He is the one sinning and killing people.
Gabriel is one of the new members of this 'community' (if you call it that...) and he reminded Mia of the world that she was forced to leave. This leads to having her ideas about things that may leave her in trouble.
This story was way darker than I thought it was and that made it even more compelling. I loved every single page that I read and I hope to read more from Elisa Nader!
GIVEAWAY!
Win...
(2) Sets of Moleskine Sketchbook, set of Le Pen colour fine tip pens, a copy of Otherkin andOthermoon by Elisa's crit partner Nina Berry, and a personalized copy of Escape from Eden!
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