This. Was. Awesome. I've been a fan of E.J.'s poetry for a while because she writes really cool stuff but she's got a knack for Young Adult books!
She Smells The Dead was new and different and certainly not a premise that I'm familiar with in the world of mediums. I thought it was unique!
I adored the main character Yuki, and her drive to be herself no matter what others thought. I also adored the other "main" character, Calvin. He was a dynamic character and what I would have wanted as a boyfriend at that age.
The story itself was fast paced and never boring. It's a great book in my opinion and I recommend that you check it out.
About The Book:
(from Goodreads)
It's the beginning of senior year and Yuki's psychic awareness of ghostly spirits is threatening to ruin her life. Her ability to sense spirits of the dead isn't glamorous like the ghost hunting on television.
SHE SMELLS THE DEAD.
The smell impressions are becoming stronger. Yuki is being visited in her dreams, and she suspects that her friend Calvin is involved in something strange. To make matters worse her crush on Garrett is going unrequited, Yuki's friend Emma is on a rampage against bee oppression, and annoying Calvin Miller mysteriously disappears.
Will Yuki be able to focus her powers in time to save the lost soul who is haunting her? Meanwhile, who will save Yuki from following the spirits into the light?
Book Info:
Paperback, 163 pages
Published September 9th 2010 by Sacred Oaks Press (first published August 2010)
more details...
ISBN 0984247521 (ISBN13: 9780984247523)
url http://spiritguideseries.blogspot.com/
series Spirit Guide #1
Review Copy: author
Giveaway:
Thanks to the most awesome E.J. Stevens I have a SIGNED copy of the book to giveaway. Not only will one winner get a book but you'll also receive swag and a She Smells The Dead t-shirt!
-To enter leave a question or comment for the author along with your email addy.
-Open to US residents only
-ends October 22nd
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Sounds great. It says this is the first in the series. How many are there going to be?
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Thanks so much for this is a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteJessi
jlelliott08 AT gmail DOT com
Woo great giveaway!! I have a question... how in the world do you got inspires about someone SMELLING dead people xD? the idea sounds great, its just not usual :D
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ReplyDeletereisei.no.mizumi@gmail.com
What a great giveaway! I'm looking forward to reading this one.
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Lisa ~ YA Literature Lover
Hello all!
ReplyDeleteBethie,
There are plans for at least four books in the
Spirit Guide series. The second book in the series, SPIRIT STORM, is due to release in early 2011.
Alejandra,
Good question! The idea for She Smells the Dead originally came to me while walking past the graveyard beside my home. I was overwhelmed by a strong smell and suddenly wondered what it would be like to have a psychic connection with spirits of the dead that came in the form of smells, rather than sight or sound.
Wishing everyone luck in the giveaway! :)
xx,
E.J.
From the Shadows
I really want to read this. The cover is so eye-catching too!
ReplyDeletestephaniet117 at yahoo dot com
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletetabbylewis at hotmail.com
Great review. I've heard about this book and I really want to read it! smelling the dead, what a unique idea!
ReplyDeletetwilightforever.edward at gmail dot com
Thanks for stopping in everyone! Thank you EJ for stopping in to answer questions!
ReplyDeletegreat giveaway!
ReplyDeletedrakebdog@gmail.com
I would like to ask, have you ever had a psychic experience? I would love to read this book, it sounds really unique.
ReplyDeletetwoofakind12@yahoo.com
What are you writing next? Will there be a sequel?
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Debbie,
ReplyDeleteThere are paranormal gifts that run on my mom's side of the family. I sometimes have bits of prescience, but they often come in confusing dreams. My own paranormal experiences, and the experiences of those I have interviewed, influence my writing. :)
Kathy,
I am currently working on SPIRIT STORM, the second book in the Spirit Guide series, which is due to release in early 2011.
Best of luck with the giveaway!
xx,
E.J.
From the Shadows
I love paranormal stories and E.J.'s is a unique premise. I would love to read She Smells The Dead :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletetheluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com
What gave you the idea for this story?
ReplyDeleteEmily ebdye1(at)gmail(dot)com
Ooh..that is rather unique! Mediums aren't the everyday choice for book characters nowadays, so I'd be curious to see how this one turns out. From the sound of it...the unexpected gamble paid off....saying much for the author's writing skills. Count me in on the contest please....and happy reading!
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Emily,
ReplyDeleteThe idea for She Smells the Dead originally came to me while walking past the graveyard beside my home. I was overwhelmed by a strong smell and suddenly wondered what it would be like to have a psychic connection with spirits of the dead that came in the form of smells, rather than sight or sound.
Clairalience, the psychic ability to sense the dead through smell, is rarely discussed and, I believe, has never before been the focus of a paranormal series.
Best of luck to all in the giveaway and thank you Kris for hosting on your lovely blog!
xx,
E.J.
From the Shadows
Spirit Guide Series
Oh I want this! It's on my wishlist and I'm soooo looking forward to reading it! It sounds so awesome and different! And I love the cover!
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O please count me in if it's not too late :)
ReplyDeletesuitejuju(at)gmail(dot)com :)