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SUBMERGED SUN BY VANESSA GARDEN

30/6/2016

45 Comments

 
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When Miranda Sun returns to Marin on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, this time of her own free will, she quickly learns that her worst fears have been realised. The glittering underwater city is not as she had left it, nor too is Marko, the young king who has dominated her thoughts and heart for the last twelve months since leaving Marin.

Miranda, however, has not made the journey to Marin alone, and now must contend with not only Marko’s evil brother Damir but more surprisingly her sister Lauren who has an agenda of her own. Marko’s power begins to wane and with cracks beginning to show in the domed Utopian city, and veiled danger lurking everywhere, she quickly learns that in this dazzling city full of beautiful people she can trust no-one but herself.

If Miranda wants to survive, she must decide between the hardened sensibilities in her head and the hungers of her heart. Will her decision cause more heartache or can she help to save Marko’s throne?

A well developed, intrigue, plot thickened novel about an underwater kingdom unlike anything I’ve ever known. – Abooktopia
It’s been a year since Robbie returned Miranda to the surface, back to her previous life. Not a single day has passed by where her thoughts are not filled with her promise to the handsome underwater king, Marko. Her promise to return to Marin on her eighteenth birthday. The time has finally come for Miranda to give the king a second chance, and to return back as his guest, and not his reluctant captor. Willing to help Marko, Miranda knows her time in Marin will become all the more personal with twin siblings Sylvia and Damir causing disharmony in the city. They cannot be trusted, however loyalty to Sylvia continues to cloud the king’s judgment. Despite Miranda’s willingness to risk her own relationship to ensure Marko’s safety, she is sure that Sylvia is working against the king, but she only manages to drive a wedge between the two. Despite giving up her life, her family, and the sun for a life underwater, she feels unwanted and unappreciated. She finds Marko cold and unforgiving as she hears rumors of other women entertaining Marko in her absence. Though that’s not her biggest problem. Together Miranda and Marko’s must help to carry Marin into the next generation and to survive.

I enjoyed how Miranda’s character grew into an adult, as she became a touch bit wiser and older. I liked how she was not completely ruled by her emotions as her head battled against her heart in trying to decipher from right to wrong. Miranda’s relationship between her Robbie and Marko was an interesting read as each relationship had it’s own unique dynamic contrast. Robbie is without a doubt probably my most favourable character so far in the series. He is such a lovely pleasure to read about. I found that as I continued on with the story, I gradually came to accept Miranda’s relationship with Marko as their relationship developed with time. Although I loved most of the characters, the one character I could not stand was Lauren. She was just… ugh… I didn’t know whether to trust her or not, and the way she flirted with every guy was just annoying.

Impulse overall was such a lovely improvement from Captivate as it had that extra little spark that the first novel was missing. Plus the cover was absolutely gorgeous and a total winner. I loved how each character had their own secret agenda and reasoning for their actions whether it was intentionally good or bad. The setting was beautiful as we got to read about the difference of life on the surface, and in the underwater city. We also got to learn much more about the secrets of the underwater city, and how Marin operated.
***I received a personalised signed copy of this book in return***
***for an honest and unbiased review***

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A bookseller and Young Adult author, Vanessa loves nothing more than immersing herself in the exciting world of books. When she is not raving about her favourite reads with customers, or mentally casting actors to play the characters in her next novel, she enjoys hanging out with those she loves most.


Submerged Suns by Vanessa Garden
BOOK 1: Captivate
BOOK 2: Impulse
45 Comments
Chanda
15/8/2015 05:12:37 am

The cover is absolutely gorgeous! Is this the first book?

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Abooktopia link
15/8/2015 05:27:23 am

It truly is. It's what originally grabbed my attention. This is actually the second book in the series. The first book is called Captivate.

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Chanda
17/8/2015 02:09:23 am

Thanks! I searched up. Tbh I'm not the greatest fan of the first cover. But the second is a total charmer. I will definitely be purchasing this one for the cover.

Abooktopia link
17/8/2015 03:58:48 am

Neither am I. I've seen the first book in past at the local library, but I never paid much attention to it, until I saw Impulse on the shelves at the bookstore. I wish you the best of luck with finding Captivate for sale, and I sincerely hope you enjoy these two wonderful books.

Chanda
20/8/2015 01:43:03 am

I'll probably just purchase it from Amazon online, or see if I can get Barnes and Nobel to order it in.

Abooktopia link
25/8/2015 02:05:38 am

I wish you the best of luck!

Chanda
31/8/2015 04:15:53 am

Thanks ☺️

Abooktopia link
8/9/2015 09:16:20 am

You're welcome.

Leah Lechess
15/8/2015 06:13:54 am

"Love lies deep in the heart of the ocean"

Man I love that one liner. Another nice review btw!

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Abooktopia link
17/8/2015 03:59:50 am

It truly makes you curious as to what it's about.

I'm glad you enjoyed my review by the way!

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Leah Lechess
20/8/2015 05:57:01 am

Of course luv! You're always such a sweet heart to all

Abooktopia link
25/8/2015 02:06:01 am

Awww thanks!! xx

Leah Lechess
8/9/2015 09:17:12 am

Anytime hun

Emily Brown
15/8/2015 08:09:14 am

The cover lust is just 😍😍👌

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Abooktopia link
17/8/2015 04:00:29 am

It truly is an eye catcher. I still can't get over just how gorgeous it is.

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Emily Brown
18/8/2015 06:08:37 am

Neither can I. I would buy it just for the cover itself!!

Abooktopia link
31/8/2015 04:16:38 am

It's what we fangirls do. We need the beautiful covers to display, and to admire.

Emily Brown
14/9/2015 09:14:19 am

Always the beautiful covers. #CoverLust

Macey
17/8/2015 01:56:32 am

I've seen that book flying around at books stores, and at Target. I've thought about buying it in the past, but I've never come across the first novel. I've decided to actually go buy the series, thanks to your review!

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Abooktopia link
17/8/2015 04:02:02 am

You should definitely go for it. I sincerely hope you enjoy the series, and it will make a gorgeous asset to the bookshelf.

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Macey
15/9/2015 09:17:38 am

They sure will! Especially the second book. I purchased both of them recently from Amazon. Now I just gotta wait for them to arrive.

Asha Berkery
18/8/2015 06:07:40 am

Oh dear another book to add to the ever growing TBR list... Hopefully I'll be able to read this one, one day

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Abooktopia link
20/8/2015 05:57:49 am

That list just grows faster than it can shrink. You never know what the next book you're gonna end up reading is.

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Asha Berkery
27/8/2015 06:10:23 am

Ik! I'll plan to read a certain book, but then I'll end up picking up another that shows its self to me

Abooktopia link
31/8/2015 04:17:38 am

It happens more than I would like to admit. Hopefully I'll be able to read the books that I need to read first, rather then getting distracted by others.

Asha Berkery
14/9/2015 09:15:01 am

Same here!! I guess we both need a bit of luck on our sides, and time of course. Time is of essence.

Abooktopia link
15/9/2015 09:18:12 am

We definitely do.

Too many books, too little time.

Asha Berkery
8/10/2015 08:32:40 am

Agreed.

Leah Lechess
19/8/2015 03:12:23 am

The cover is breathe taking and the plot sounds interesting. May just give this one a shot!

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Abooktopia link
20/8/2015 05:56:00 am

I hope you get the chance to!

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Leah Lechess
27/8/2015 06:03:06 am

I believe I definable will!

Leah Lechess
27/8/2015 06:03:38 am

*definitely

Leah Lechess
19/8/2015 03:13:12 am

I just realized I've commented twice on this 😅

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Leah Lechess
19/8/2015 03:23:57 am

Oh well haha

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Mia Redgrave (Goodreads)
24/8/2015 03:33:10 pm

I have actually read the first book in this series 'Captivate' and loved it! I cannot wait to read the sequel. Thank you for another wonderful recommendation, I appreciate it :) P.S- I liked your wonderful review of the book xx

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Abooktopia link
24/8/2015 03:34:56 pm

The sequel was just as gorgeous as the cover. And your more than welcome anytime, and thanks for liking my review, I really appreciate it :)

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Mia Redgrave (Goodreads)
15/9/2015 09:18:43 am

Happy to help any fellow fangirl out there! You're most welcome.

Nolly Kerkswartech
27/8/2015 07:13:47 am

Are there only two books in the series?

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Abooktopia link
31/8/2015 04:18:23 am

Currently there are only 2 books out, but I believe a third novel will be released perhaps sometime next year.

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Nolly Kerkswartech
31/8/2015 08:10:43 am

Oh okay thanks! Hopefully it'll come out sooner or later and goes up on Goodreads 😁

Abooktopia link
8/9/2015 09:18:00 am

You're welcome, and hopefully! I'll be having my fingers crossed.

Nolly Kerkswartech
14/9/2015 09:13:45 am

Hehehhee thanks Xx

Aimee
11/8/2016 12:04:52 pm

The front cover of this is beautiful but the cover of the first book is kinda dreadful in comparison no offense...

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Abooktopia link
11/8/2016 12:46:20 pm

Honestly wish they did a redesign for the first book so the covers could match up together and look nice on the shelf.

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