Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Review: Storm

Book: Storm
Author: Brigid Kemmerer
Series: Elementals #1
Release Date: April 24, 2012
Publisher: Kensington
Pages: 353
Source: Kensington (Thank you so much!)
Links: Goodreads | Amazon | Amazon CA | The Book Depository | Chapters
Stars: 5/5
Earth, Fire, Air, Water – they have more power than you dream.

Ever since her ex-boyfriend spread those lies about her, Becca Chandler is suddenly getting all the guys—all the ones she doesn't want. Then she saves Chris Merrick from a beating in the school parking lot. Chris is different. Way different: he can control water—just like his brothers can control fire, wind, and earth. They’re powerful. Dangerous. Marked for death.

And now that she knows the truth, so is Becca.

Secrets are hard to keep when your life’s at stake. When Hunter, the mysterious new kid around school, turns up with a talent for being in the wrong place at the right time, Becca thinks she can trust him. But then Hunter goes head-to-head with Chris, and Becca wonders who’s hiding the most dangerous truth of all.

The storm is coming . . .
(summary taken from Goodreads)
MY THOUGHTS:

I was pressured, brainwashed, and totally convinced to go into this book with high expectations, and even then it still blew me away! So. Darn. AMAZING!

Storm starts on a dark night when our awesome heroine Becca literally saves Chris Merrick's life. Everything quickly goes to hell from there when she realizes that Chris and his brothers aren't normal they're Elementals, targeted because of how powerful they are. And now that she knows the truth, Becca isn't so safe either.

Becca is the perfect imperfect heroine for this novel! She's bad-ass and tough, but she's also vulnerable in a way that makes her so real. One thing I loved about this book was how Brigid Kemmerer incorporated bullying into the mix with Becca's ex-boyfriend (who I hate with a passion!) spreading awful rumors about her. She reacts to it the way most girls would, and I couldn't have loved her more if I tried.

This review would not be completely without mentioning the Merrick brothers. There's Michael, the oldest who controls earth; Gabriel, the super-hot twin who ironically controls fire; Nick, the sweeter air-controlling twin who is no less hot; and then there's Chris, the youngest, the water-controller, the main character of this novel, and my favourite so far!

As one of my friends said, you'd think Brigid Kemmerer grew up in a house full of boys with how well she wrote them! Their brotherly bond, the way they fought, their heated banter... Topped off with Brigid's great writing and the sweet romance, this book has it all.

With four hot brothers, a fantastic heroine, an Elemental-based storyline that will steal your breath away, Storm was one of my most highly anticipated reads of the year and it definitely lives up to the hype! Brigid Kemmerer, you are definitely starting off on the right foot with this debut. :) I can't wait to get my hands on Spark, Gabriel's story, later in the fall!

BUY or BORROW?: Hahahahahaha you're funny. Why would you even think to borrow this? Buy all the way!! :')

-Mimi

P.S. Still not convinced? If not, you can get your hands on the free novella, Elemental, which takes place before the evens of Storm in Michael's (the oldest Merrick brother) point of view on Amazon HERE. And after that, your can read the amazing first chapter of Storm HERE! After that, you know where you need to go to buy this. ;)

44 comments:

  1. ELEMENTAL isn't free on Amazon Germany, but I bought it nonetheless and can't wait to find the time to read it. But probably I should order a copy of STORM before doing so, because everyone seems to love this book - I don't think I've read a negative review for it so far. :D Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much.

    Carina
    Fictional Distraction

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  2. :) I'm so glad i decided to read this book too! it is amazing and addicting! I love all the characters!
    fantastic reveiw!

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  3. Ahhhh!! Everyone is LOVING this. Aside from me. Maybe that's because I don't have a copy of Storm in the first place. Everything about this sounds amazing. Eeeep! Great review!

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  4. Loved this book (I mean, I think pretty much EVERYONE loved this book)! Great review!

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  5. Oh, this one is new to me and sound very original. I'm glad that you really enjoyed it. I;ll have to add this one to my wish list.

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  6. Hahahahahaha you're funny. Why would you even think to borrow this? Buy all the way!! YES - SO TRUE! Great review Mimi! I absolutely LOVED this one too, everything about it was simply amazing. I swear I was swooning every turn of the page because of the Merrick brothers, they were so funny together! The wait for Spark is going to drive me crazy for sure! :)

    Thank you for sharing Mimi! <3<3<3

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  7. OMG... the Merrick brother... OMG! now you totally brainwahsed ME!! holy molly!!!! You Mimi you tease!!!!!!!!!!! I always get totally excited and into fangirling mood when I read your reviews XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD kyaaaaaaaa! I totally have to add this one to my Reading next pile OMG! Need to get it asap!!

    awesome review my sweet ^.^ like always! AAAAAAAAH!!! I want those Merrick dudes holy cow!!

    Have a beaiutiful day my sweet. XOXOX

    Dazzling Reads

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  8. Wow-I haven't even heard of this book before you featured it. I like the sound of the hot guys involved ;) I wish I hadn't already spent my book money for May or I would buy this right now. You are a very effective book-pusher Mimi!

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  9. ME! ME! ME! I want this book!!! I can't believe I missed it's release! I suck! *runs to order*

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  10. Dammit Mimi! Why does this book have to be so amazing? My TBR list is out of control and will literally topple over if I add one more book! But I must. Because you say it's awesome, and you and I love the same books. I need to meet these brothers! CANNOT WAIT!

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  11. I want I want I want I want I want. I love that Becca got to save Chris' life, not the other way around. Becca sounds amazing and truly realistic, I can't wait to meet her. Plus, who wouldn't want to read about four (FOUR!) hot brothers?!*fans self* Gabriel sounds like my kind of guy.
    Wonderful review, Mimi!
    Oh, and btw, I'm probably starting ReVamped tonight. You talked me into that one so I know I'll love it. <3

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  12. I'm convinced you are the luckiest girl in the world! Every book you read is always AWESOME! I wish I had that same luck.

    And a family of HOT brothers that control the elements. Oh. Em. Swoon. I freaking love the cover. It reminds me of the New Kids on the Block (way before your time) posters I used to hang in my room. LOL

    I hadn't heard of this book before. Now I'm desperate to check it out. Thanks, Mimi

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  13. SQUEEEEE!It was obvious you of all people would love this hehe. Oooh you're a Chris girl? Awesome, Gabriel is mine for the taking buahahaha. Seriously though, I LOVE them all so, so much. The Merricks AND Hunter <3 And I am SO nodding my head with your thoughts on Becca, I love that girl something fierce.

    Your review? Freaking ROCKS! You're making me more desperate for Spark now haha.

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  14. So, this looks like it's going to be like Avatar + Hot boys = THIS BOOK.

    Epic win!

    I have to get my hands on this book now. NOW, I TELL YOU. BUWAHAHAHAHA

    *ahem*

    Thanks a lot, Mimi :D

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  15. glad u loved it/ happy dancing
    great review and yes i can't wait 4 spark

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  16. Four hot brothers? gosh I can't wait to read this book and meet them! Wonderful review Mimi! I'm off to order my copy! :)

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  17. I haven't heard much about this one, so thanks for the great review and recommendation. It sounds terrific.

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  18. WHATWHATWHATWHATWHAT?!?!?! WHY have I been avoiding this book for the last couple of months?! Probably because Mimi dear hadn't written this fabulous review...actually, that's EXACTLY it! Mimi, you have convinced me. This book sounds AMAZING! I love the way you described Becca and I looooooove books that have a bunch of brothers in them! I want to have a bunch of boys someday so this totally makes me happy. :D So what am I going to do? Obviously, I'm going to read this book as soon as I can get my hands on it!! :D
    THANK YOU MIMI!!!

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  19. I can't wait to read this one! It sounds so good and I've been hearing amazing things about it. I've also been hearing quite a bit about the Merrick brothers and their hotness. I'll definitely have to pick up a copy of this one soon. Awesome review :)

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  20. I don't need to be convinced any more! EVERYONE seems to be in love with Storm (and the Merrick brothers!) and I don't think I have yet heard anyone say they didn't like this book. Awesome review Mimi! I am super excited to be reading this soon. :D

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  21. Oh I don't think you have to do too much convincing with this one. You had me at brotherly bond. I love stories where the author can create dynamic family ties and relationships, making them realistic, and a joy to read about. Becca sounds just like the kind of heroine I love too, so pluses all around. Awesome review...adding to my TBR!

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  22. How about I come by and borrow your copy on a long term basis? Evil laugh..actually I just got a copy of this. I think I must have had my head in a hole because last week was the first time I heard about this book. How could I miss out on one of the most anticipated reads with four hot elemental controlling brothers. Who was your favorite?

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  23. WAIT WAIT WAIT, HOLD UP. THERE ARE 4 BROTHERS? AND THEY BANTER? AND THEY'RE BROTHERS?! AND an awesome heroine? *runs to Barnes & Noble* I never buy books off of reviews and I'll be honest, I didn't think I wanted to read this one. But I am placing my order...NOW! You've convinced me, girl!

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  24. BRILLIANT book is brilliant. The way how she described all the boys felt so real! It made me wish I actually had brothers LOL Storm was an intense book. I couldn't stop reading! All the powers and the love story and the brothers' relationships had me mesmerized through all of it.

    Tell me, Mimi, why is August still so far away? *goes cry in a corner* I'm so excited for the new book! At the end of Storm was the first chapter of Spark, and GOSH do I want to read it as soon as possible. I'm really intrigued by Gabriel! Even though my favorite is Chris. STILL. I'm so glad there's a book for each brother. And then one of Hunter! Although I have mixed feelings about him after reading Storm xD

    Have a fabulous Tuesday, Mimi ♥

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  25. Oh, FANTASTIC review, Mimi! I'm sooo in love with your review! Four hot brothers? YUM! Well, it's just perfect that I have this book waiting for me! Since you recommended to read Elemental first, I think I'll fall in love with Michael first before go swooning all over Chris! *wipes drool* xD

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  26. I'm always game for a story that involves hot brothers, LOL. This sounds good, I just downloaded the free novella.

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  27. Hahaha Mimi you're adorable! I actually started this book, got about half way into this book, and stopped?!! I KNOW! Like you, I had crazy high expectations and I really do want to fall in love with this series. I haven't heard anything bad about it so far. I need to pick it back up!

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  28. Awesome review Mimi! I want to read this just from reading your review. Thank for the info on the novellas too! :)

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  29. I think I have yet to read not only a negative review, but even one that WASN'T crazy in love with this book. **Sigh** MUST RESIST TEMPTATION TO BUY!!! Lol.

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  30. I don’t know why, but that cover has never caught my attention! I have seen it at least a dozen times as I am randomly reading different blogs but I always skim over posts on this book. I am glad I read your review, though, because apparently this is a case where book content will not let me down!

    Darlene @ Leather Bound and Lovely

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  31. I don't think I have seen one negative review of this book! The characters sound great and I love that there's some real emotion in it. I will definitely have to read this one!

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  32. Lol, four hot brothers means I'm definitely going to find at least one appealing :) I also really like that the MC is tough but also vulnerable. I haven't heard much about this one, Mimi, so thanks for letting me know about it. I'll definitely be checking it out.

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  33. YAY!!!!! SO SO SO SO glad you loved this book, Mimi! I really really love Storm and can't wait for Spark! My favourite brother is hmmm..Nick! Chris! Gabriel! or even Michael! XP

    Awesome review, Mimi! <3

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  34. YAAAAAAAAY! YOU LOVED STORM! *squeals* So happy to hear this. Agree with everything you said in your review <3 Love the Merricks to death!

    Lisa | Read Me Bookmark Me Love Me

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  35. wow another 5/5! Becca sounds like an amazing character to discover. and well the boys are always interesting to discover (yeah yeah! we all knew that lol). I'm glad it was a nice book, I hope it will be the same for the others books.

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  36. LOL I totally burst out laughing at your "Buy or Borrow" answer/statement. OF COURSE WE SHOULD ALL GO BUY THIS; IT'S SO DARN AMAZINGGGG! Ehh...your favourite character is CHRIS as well? Ahem. DON'T YOU DARE STEAL HIM FROM ME MIMI!! hahaa YES! You'd totally think Brigid grew up with a house full of boys with how authentic the boys' voices are :D Eeeeee!Mimi! I'm so glad you were pressured and brainwashed into reading this and ended up LOVING it!!!! Awesome review, Mimi!<3 Looks like we'll just have to wait impatiently for the release of SPARK.

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  37. I want to read this one so bad. I loved your review, Mimi <3 It was awesome, haha. I will buy it and I have a lot of coverlove for this one, too. The main guy on the cover kinda reminds me of Jason on Pretty Little Liars, as well :D

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  38. Mimiii. That was SUCH a sweet review! Another review that has me convinced to just read Storm ASAP and just chuck the other books I need to finish first! (Then again, when have you not had people yearning for awesome-sounding books with your adorable reviews? <3) The cover itself has me melting and all the brothers sound so awesome. I'd have a hard time picking between them! Becca also sounds like an interesting character. She sounds like she can think for herself.

    Your BUY/BORROW comment had me laughing. Aww. Storm has officially moved up my TBR pile :D

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  39. Mimi!!! Sweetie - this book was amazing righty?!??!??!!? I'm reading it right now and I can totally feel your enthusiasm I simply feel the same!!! I actually liked the the Love Triangle... I really liked Hunter and ... just so you know, I normally hate LOVE Triangles!

    I love love that this series is a) going to released so soon and b) will feature each brother!!

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  40. Hahahaha, you made me laugh about the whole 'don't borrow, just buy' line. I'm glad that you are blown away by this book! I had my doubts, but after reading your review, I think I'm going to check it out!

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  41. LOL, I love the Buy & Borrow answer! I pre-ordered it myself without hesitation a long time ago. :D So needed! Now I just need the time to read this awesomeness. :o

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  42. MIMI! YOU LOVED IT! YOU LOVED IT!

    Also: "I was pressured, brainwashed, and totally convinced..." but it was done with SUCH LOVE, no? Hehehehe!

    I'm SOOO glad you loved it, and YES! EVERYTHING YOU SAID! You NAILED it! <3

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  43. Storm by Brigid Kemmerer really shocked me. A story about four gorgeous brothers, who have elemental powers. Each of the Merrick brothers have one element. Earth, Fire, Air, or Water. Becca, the main protagonist in this story, never had anything to do with those brothers who go to school with her. One day, that all changes when she sees Chris, the youngest Merrick brother, getting beat up by some other boys. I really loved how the author introduced the characters to eachother. I really found it a refreshing idea, and not the typical "new student". Though, there is a new student, and that new student is a very hot guy named Hunter. Now that's where things start to stir up. As you might already know, there is a really tense love triangle between Chris, Brigid, and Hunter.

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