#jared ryel

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Review: Requiem By Jamie McGuire –You Can't Handle The Dreams!

Dreaming of the dead might mean a restless night for anyone, but for Nina Grey it was a warning. Still healing from her last run-in with Hell, Nina struggles with not only her life as a Brown University student, but also as an intern at Titan Shipping, her father's company. Recurring nightmares about her father's violent death have become a nightly event, but being overwhelmed with guilt from Ryan's unexpected departure to the Armed Forces, and heart ache over Claire being across the ocean to protect him, Nina believes her sleepless nights are the least of her problems—but she's wrong. Worried about Nina's declining health, Jared must steal back Shax's book for answers. Fighting new enemies, and with the help of new friends, Jared's worst fear comes to fruition. Desperate, he is faced with a choice: Fight Hell alone, or start a war with Heaven.

I really enjoyed this book better than the first one. The characters were more developed and evolved. I found Nina’s nightmares interesting as it was a type of flashback about her father (Jack) and Jared’s father (Gabe) stealing the Nuisance de Demoniac book from Shax the Duke of Hell. It was a great arrangements of the elements included building the conventional plot. Through out the story there are certainly many twist and turns, I didn’t see coming. Somethings are answered regarding the fate of Nina and Jared, all leading up to a dramatic and action-packed showdown with Shax and the forces of Hell. 

My favorite characters in the book were Claire and Bax. Claire is awesome, She was there for Ryan with her kick-ass skills and her funny and sweet dialogue. My favorite quotes from her is in my info is in the “Firebook Pin”. It pretty funny. Max is the younger brother of Jared and Claire. He was a extremely useful supporting character. Bax was amazing in his responses to rising action conflicts durning the intense battle scene at the church. His actions were very underestimated to the reader, regardless he appears has a thirteen year old. I would enjoy hang out with him. I wonder if Bax will get a taleh in the last book of the series, Eden? My least favorite character in the book was Sasha. She felt like a filler character to me. While reading I kept waiting for Sasha’s character to develop. I was expecting to create some type of conflict with Nina, in regarding to her dreams or being involve with her or working for Shax. She kind of faded into the background, I suspect she could play have a bigger role in Eden? The two characters I wanted to learned more about is the backstory of Isaac and his taleh, Donavan. Why did they decided to work for Shax? In the story Jared said he grew up with Isaac when they were kids. What happened between them? 

My favorite scene was the battle that took place at the church. It really show the potential and determination of each character’s stamina. Shax, was desperate and relentless in trying to get the Demoniac book back. Isaac even put his taleh, Donavan at high risk. Nina and Jared did everything to try to protect there love ones. They both had to choosing between the lesser of two evils, protect each other, or someone they love get hurt or die. I didn't have a least favorite scene. The book was edited so well, there wasn’t a scene that dragged on. It was a pleasantly surprise. Jamie did an wonderful job on keep the story on track and well polished. One of the biggest improvement was that The story was well edited. In this first book Providence, the story seem to drag out and there were certain scenes that could have been summarized to a short summary. In Requiem there were many scenes that were summarized, making the events much more dire and real, in the readers mind. Jamie also does an out-standing job on the easy to understand dialogue, make the characters interesting and relatable to the reader. Overall, Providence is a great read that will make you want to find out the conclusion of the story. I am looking forward to reading Eden the final installment of the Providence series. The song that best describes the story, is Through Hell by We Are The Fallen.

Who was you favorite character in the story? Do you agree with the song that I have chosen? Lets us know in the comment box!

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Review: Providence By Jamie McGuire – Sweet Potato Fries And A Safety Deposit Box, Too!

Struggling with her father's death, Nina meets Jared Ryel, presumably by chance. However it soon becomes clear that he knows more about her than even close friends. When her father's former associates begin following her in the dark, Nina learns that her father was not the man she thought he was, but a thief who stole from demons. In searching for the truth behind her father's death, she stumbles upon something she never expected, and something Hell wants, that only she holds the key for. Jared risks everything to keep the women he was born to save, by sharing the secret he was sworn to protect.

The storyline focuses on a young college student named Nina Grey after the events of her father’s (Jack) death. The day of her dad’s funeral, A mysterious guy named Jared Ryel suddenly starts to enter her life. Throughout the story, Nina encounters Jared many more times and feels a connection and attraction towards him. Later, Jared finally tells her she is his taleh (A type of action between an angel and human. When Angels die when their taleh (their protect) dies.) One of my favorite scenes in the book is where Jared and Nina are investigating as to why the duke of hell wants to target Nina. They go on a little scavenger hunt of clues left by Jack. Finally It leads them to a safety deposit box. As a reader I was very intrigued what Jared and Nina discovered in the safe, I believe it was a critical moment in the plot. As to what was in the safe you will need to read the book to find out.

The supporting characters were well-rounded in terms of creating a consistent realistic-sounding dialogue. Nina’s friend’s Beth and Kim were awesome. Ryan is an interesting character, because their is a twist with him. The Ryel family are just lovely, I would like to know each of them a little bit better. One of my favorite character in the book is Claire Ryel. She is a bundle of joy. She is kick-ass and witty, but alas her character develops throughout the book.

One of my least favorite scene is when Nina was so desperate to get Jared's attention, She had a brilliant idea to stop her car over a bridge, then used her father's letter opener to pop a hole in her car’s tire, stranding herself in the middle of nowhere, and while knowing that there are enemies after her. This decision was pure silliness. Why would you put yourself in danger KNOWING you have people that want to hurt you!? Come on Nina, your smarter that this, As a reader I was rooting for you, girl. Another situation that happened in the book was when she broke up with Jared for a stupid and illogical reason. The reason being to save Jared’s family but in a I love you but I’m staying away from you for your own good, even though we will both be miserable type of way. Also in order make Jared move on, She makes matters worse by “pretending” to date Ryan her supposed soulmate, knowing perfectly well that Ryan loves her. Nina also fail to understand that with without Jared’s constant presence and protection, She would probably be hurt or killed.

The whole story was beautifully written. Jamie’s does a great job in gradually building up the plot from chapter to chapter. It keeps the reader in suspense as to what happens next in story. Most of the storyline centered around the romance between Jared and Nina. The story did seem drag out from time to time but knowing this is a building series, I believe this book is really was the groundworks or “building blocks” to have the story evolve into something much darker with a deeper plot. I look forward to reading the next book in the series Requiem.

The song that best describes the story, is Heaven or Hell By Digital Daggers.

Would you be freaked out if someone was following/watching you all your life? would you stop your car over a bridge, pop a hole s in your car’s tire, stranding yourself in the middle of nowhere? Do you agree with the song that I have chosen? Lets us know in the comment box!

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"Agora você é minha mulher, e você está carregando nosso filho. Não há nada mais bonito do que isso. Quando você estiver suada e exausta segurando Feijão, então isso será a coisa mais linda que eu já vou ter visto. Quando ver lágrimas caírem de seus olhos quando nós mandarmos Feijão para o seu primeiro dia no jardim de infância... isso será a coisa mais bonita que eu já vou ter visto. Quando você me confortar cada vez que mandarmos nossos filhos para a escola; em cada um dos nossos aniversários; e quando seus cabelos ficarem brancos. Cada um desses momentos será a coisa mais bonita que eu já vou ter visto." - Jared Ryel

TRECHO DE 'EDEN' (Último livro da trilogia Providence)

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"O rosto de Jared ficou sério.— Devemos levar isso a sério, Nina. Estamos no meio de uma guerra. Se pudesse deixar você eu deixava, mas não posso. Minha boca se abriu. — Por que você vive dizendo isso? — Porque é a coisa certa a fazer... desaparecer da sua vida para mantê-la segura. Enquanto estivermos juntos, você está em perigo. — Não vou deixar você. – Agarrei-me a sua camisa, o pensamento de ficar sem ele me apavorava. — Se não posso ficar com você, não me importo com o que aconteça comigo. Jared agarrou minhas mãos. — Eu sei. É por isso que não vou deixar você. E agora que sabemos o que você é, precisamos descobrir quem é uma ameaça. E por mais assustador que possa ser... ameaçar o inferno é a melhor opção.'"

TRECHINHO DE REQUIEM (2º da trilogia Providence)

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Seu toque sempre teve um efeito imediato em mim, mas estarmos sozinhos, à sombra do sol de verão, na nossa árvore, fez com que eu perdesse totalmente minha inibição. Puxei sua boca para a minha e devolvi o beijo, deixando-o saber pelo jeito que minha língua ansiosamente dançava com a sua. Deixei-me cair lentamente contra o cobertor, e segurei seus ombros, trazendo-o comigo. Seus lábios plantavam pequenos beijos do meu ouvido a minha clavícula, me derreti contra o chão, sentindo-me maravilhosamente bem. Sua boca estava tão quente, que a cada vez que seus lábios levantavam da minha pele, pequenos arrepios formavam em reação à mudança brusca de temperatura.

— Nina Grey

Trecho de Requiem, #2 da trilogia Providence

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Jared estava se esforçando para provar que nossa vida poderia ser tão normal quanto à de qualquer outro casal. Mesmo com os pesadelos nos mantendo separados à noite, que ele havia descoberto uma maneira de contorná-los, e fazia parecer que nada estava errado.

— Nina Grey #Requiem, #2 da trilogia #Providence

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TRECHO DE PROVIDENCE (ou melhor, outro trechão haha)

"Eu sentei na minha cadeira, pegando minha xícara com as duas mãos. O vento e a chuva haviam diminuído e era intermitentemente bater a grande janela de vidro. Apenas quando Beth estava sentada ao meu lado, a campainha da porta tocou e eu levantei automaticamente o meu olhar. Era ele. Beth percebeu que eu estava olhando para trás dela e se virou para ver Jared caminhando até o balcão. - Você está bem, Nina? - Ela perguntou. Kim sentou-se e trocou olhares com Beth, em seguida, virou-se na cadeira para ver quem também não conseguia tirar o meu olhar. A menina atrás do balcão falou animadamente. - Não acredito no que vejo se não é Jared Ryel. Há quanto tempo não vem por aqui. Como tem passado? - As coisas estão indo bem, Katie. O de sempre. – respondeu indiferente à sua paquera. Quando Jared se virou casualmente na nossa direção, estavam as três olhando fixamente, esperava que ele ficasse tímido, mas pelo contrário apenas sorriu. - Quem é ele? - Beth perguntou obviamente impressionada. - Kim, esse é Jared. - disse me inclinando para trás e sorri de orelha a orelha . - Jared. Quem é o J...? - Beth sussurrou. - Shh! - Ah,fica quieta. - Nina? – Jared me chamou. Eu pensei ter detectado um pouco de incerteza em sua voz. Assim que seus olhos encontraram os meus, eu estava imediatamente perdida. Mas, como sempre, Kim me salvou. - Você deve ser Jared. - Kim disse com um sorriso travesso. - Eu sou ele. - confirmou, caminhando lentamente a curta distância que o separava de nossa mesa. - Eu sou Kim. - ela estendeu a mão e apertou a dele, agitando vigorosamente e nada elegante. - É... um prazer conhece-la! - Jared disse, olhando para ela brevemente antes de voltar seu olhar para o meu. A confusão estava escrita por todo seu rosto. Ele abaixou a cabeça a alguns centímetros do meu rosto para me perguntar. - Está tudo bem por aqui? Com minha visão periférica eu podia ver as sobrancelhas de Beth se franzindo e seus olhos correram em minha direção, confusa com o comportamento de Jared. - Tudo bem! - falei enquanto colocava meu copo em cima da mesa. - Como tem passado? - Eu estou... Bem. Estou interrompendo alguma coisa? A voz de Kim subiu uma oitava. - Claro que não! Você gostaria de se juntar a nós? Jared olhou para mim por um momento e eu sorri. Senti uma onda estranha de adrenalina, eu tenho medo de dizer que sim, mas medo de dizer não. Kim olhou novamente e suspirou. - Eu deveria ir. - Não, você pode ficar? Mesmo que seja um pouco? - Eu perguntei esperançosa. Jared suspirou quase aliviado. Ele olhou em volta e puxou uma cadeira para a nossa mesa. Eu não podia conter minha emoção e um sorriso tomou conta de minha boca instantaneamente. - Como você pode dizer não a isso? - ele perguntou e eu senti minhas bochechas ficando vermelhas."