Arielle Immortal Awakening by Lilian Roberts

Once the danger becomes real and Arielle learns her lesson, the story switches gears yet again. When Arielle learns about Sebastian's immortality and the danger she may be in because of his wife, she still behaves carelessly by not taking the precautions Sebastian provided for her. Plus, it's been done a million times over. This avoided a lot of messy details about how he manages to get blood etc.

I did like the fact that Sebastian was not a vampire. We know his wife was believed responsible, but this part is glossed over. For me we never got much of an explanation as to how Sebastian obtained his immortality. So, the first part of the book simply introduces us to the characters. These are good girls that don't get into a lot of trouble and have good relationships with their parents. We move quickly through the girls' childhood, then to their lives in high school and then college. I have two grown children, so I'm maybe not the best judge in this particular case. So, to be honest, I don't really read a great deal of YA. In my opinion this book fits right into that genre.

First of all, while reading a few reviews on this title on Goodreads, I never heard anything about this novel being YA. The only thing Arielle knows for sure is that she is in love with Sebastian and no matter what she has to do, she will fight to keep their relationship for all eternity. Although, he is married in name only, his wife's sole purpose is to make Sebastian's life a living hell. Sebastian has a wife, and he's lived for centuries. Hurt and angry, yet mystified as to why Sebastian pulled a disappearing trick, Arielle begins doing a little research on Sebastian. But, Sebastian has a few really big secrets and right away breaks a promise he made to Arielle. The instant they meet, they both know there is something special between them. They have close friends and date, but Arielle, back home after her freshman year, meets Sebastian on the beach. Now in college, Arielle and her friends, Eve and Gabby, are adjusting to their new independence. Some are at peace with it and have family support, and others are more private and want to just live normally. Arielle and her two best friends since childhood each have paranormal gifts or leanings. I received a copy of this book from the publisher and author for an honest review- through Goodreads. Arielle: Immortal Awakening is the first in the Arielle series by Lilian Roberts.

Arielle Immortal Awakening by Lilian Roberts