Hybrid

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Comment by Strange_Candy on November 8, 2009 at 8:45pm

I seriously want to read your novel. But it appears I am going to have to buy it off the net as it hasn't been released in Australia yet.......well I don't think so anyway......

Comment by Angie L. Reed on November 7, 2009 at 2:43pm

Hybrid tells of 16-year-old Emily "Dallas" Reed, who's family relocated from Texas to West Virginia after the murder of its youngest member, a 4-year-old girl with Down's Syndrome. Though nervous about attending a new school, Dallas makes friends quickly and even scores a dreamy boyfriend. She's a likable lead, more confident of her good looks, in a non-manipulative, non-obsessive way, than is typical in the teen television and books I've been exposed to. The plot could move along a little more quickly perhaps, but this is the first book in a series, so an excess of exposition is not unreasonable. She doesn't give too much away, so you are left curious about what will happen as the series develops. I like that Reed is unafraid to develop her own vampire lore, how they live, die, and live again, what their powers and vulnerabilities are and all that. She should also be commended for creating a complicated bad boy whose fuckability leaps off the page. Not that our heroine is necessarily going there yet, but you can bet she's thinking about it.

Comment by Alyss Lane on September 25, 2009 at 12:54pm

I can't wait to pick this up! Best wishes! -Alyss

Comment by Angie L. Reed on September 24, 2009 at 5:59pm

Hybrid
by Angie L. Reed

Published: June 2009
Genre: Romance, Vampires
Paperback: 300 pages
Rating: 4

Inspiration: my R.I.P. challenge and Weekly Zombies (check out the latest zombie reviews and blogosphere finds)

Description from amazon.com: Just when you think you have read and seen it all, something new dawns on the horizon. Julian, Max and Emily open a new door into the unreal, a door that will mesmerize the reader with shocking unexpected twists and turns as a new generation of vampires is revealed.

My thoughts:
In-a-word(s): I am neither good, nor bad, neither angel nor devil, I am a man, I am a vampire.- Michael Romkey. I, Vampire.

Don't be fooled by the book cover. This is a YA vampire novel. Well sorta. There's a twist. It's a story of half human/ half vampire creatures.

Being a YA novel the first half of the book covers all the trials and tribulations of a teen girl fitting into a new school in a small town. Fortunately, the assimilation into the new school goes well. Friends, popularity and a boyfriend come easily for the main character, Emily.

You get brief peeks into Emily's past which provides a mystery element into the story. But for the most part, the first half of the book puts you into a false sense of security.

The second half of the book picks up with some vampir-ish action. I say "ish" because you don't get neck biting. However, you get introduced to the whole concept of a Hybrid. This part of the story is what fascinated me.

Oh yeah, there's also a love triangle. ;-D

Then, it ends with a doozy of cliffhanger. To me, the story has just begun and I look forward to what book 2 has to offer.

Loved the vampire quotes and references that prefaced each chapter. One in particular that was an interesting tidbit was a picture in the intro pages.

The Great Wall of China during the Ming Dynasty, Home of Ursulus, The Original Vampire, 1368-1644 A.D.

Series:
Hybrid
Bloodling

Interview with Angie

Excerpt:

When did you decide to start writing and why?

I decided to write Hybrid after reading Stephanie Meyer’s series Twilight. I was inspired by Renesmee who is half human and half vampire.

And, check out Angie's site to win a copy of Hybrid during her November giveaway!

Zombie sighting:
Mom thought it was a zombie flick--that is why she rented it.
page 164

Comment by Elyzia on September 22, 2009 at 8:04pm

Congrats Angie

Comment by Angie L. Reed on September 22, 2009 at 5:03pm

Today we welcome author Angie L. Reed to My Overstuffed Bookshelf. She is the author of the paranormal vampire book, HYBRID.









Can you tell us a little bit about your book, Hybrid?


Hybrid is my first and only release. It was picked up by a small but traditional publishing company out of North Carolina. It is a paranormal thriller for teens and young adults involving humans and vampires. Hybrids are half human and half vampire and a small family of hybrids are living in West Virginia. When Emily and her broken family move from Dallas, Texas to Beckley, West Virginia, she never plans on falling for one hybrid--let alone two. But she soon finds herself falling for Max and Julian--estranged twin brothers who are half vampire and half human.




When did you decide to start writing and why?


I decided to write Hybrid after reading Stephanie Meyer's series Twilight. I was inspired by Renesmee who is half human and half vampire.


What books do you like to read when you aren't writing?


I love to read stories about vampires. Although I'd virtually stopped reading for pleasure for awhile, I picked up my daughter's copy of Twilight one day and couldn't put it down! I stopped reading for pleasure when I decided to return to college to pursue a B.A. in English and then a Master of Education. Right now, I'm working on my second undergraduate degree. I substitute teach at my daughter's private school and most of the character's names are students at Fort Worth Academy.

What are three things you must have when sitting down to write a book?


When I sit down to write anything--books, research papers, etc.--I must have coke and junk food like chips and candy! I especially love to have chocolate.


What do you like to do in your down time?


I don't have a lot of downtime because I'm a wife, mother, full-time student, and writer, but when I am free, I like to shop. I'm a shopaholic!


Where can we purchase your book?


My book can be purchased online at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or bought at any book retailer. You can also order a copy from the publisher at www.argusbooks.com.


Do you have a blog where we can keep up with what your are writing and doing?


I have a webpage and you can reach my blog there. My address is angielreed.com. I love to hear from my fans and can be found on most social networking sites. I am having an author giveaway right now. I will be giving away a $100 Gift card and five signed copies of Hybrid on November 1, 2009. You can enter on my blog page at my web address.


Thanks so much for joining us today Angie!


Thanks for your time!

Angie L. Reed

Posted by Amy at 8:10 AM
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Comment by Angie L. Reed on August 26, 2009 at 5:40pm

Hybrid
Wide screen version of book trailer for Hybrid here! Check it out!
Our rating
(0 - 10 scale)
8



Age Level
young adult



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Flamingnet Student Book Reviewer (LSim)
Emily thought the drama in her life was finally over. After her sister’s mysterious murder, Emily and her family left Dallas, Texas, for a new start in the rural town of Beckley, West Virginia. Everything seemed perfect. She was popular in school, doing well in her classes and even got a cute new boyfriend named Maxwell Snow. But just as everything seems to be going smoothly, a new boy named Julian arrives at school. Dark and wild, Julian seems to be the complete opposite of her perfect boyfriend, Max. But for some reason, Emily can’t stop thinking about this peculiar new boy who haunts her dreams. Who is he and why is she mysteriously drawn to him? Will she finally find some answers to her sister’s murder? Get ready to learn about a completely "new" version of vampires. Suddenly, Emily’s life seems to have a lot more drama, and it has only begun.
I really enjoyed reading Angie Reed’s novel, Hybrid. I am a huge fan of vampire books and this one did not disappoint. The plot was fun and entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat. Also, I loved how every chapter opened with a quotation from a "famous" vampire. It was a suspenseful read and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! My only concerns where that the dialogue at times sounded forced and fake and a little immature for a young adult novel. The dialogue didn’t seem real or genuine. Also, I think that the character development of the main character, Emily, could have been a little more extensive. After reading the novel, I didn’t have a good grasp of her personality, and I think that more details would have been nice. Also, I thought it was a little weird that there was basically no mention of vampires until the very end of the novel. I do believe, however, that fans of Twilight will enjoy this new series and find themselves cheering for two new teams: Team Max and Team Julian. Who will Emily choose? Read to find out!



Reviewer Age:18

Reviewer City, State and Country: Phoenix, MD United States

Comment by Steph on August 20, 2009 at 2:15pm

Angie I think I registered. Is there a way to check if I did?

Comment by Angie L. Reed on August 20, 2009 at 12:00pm

thanks elyzia!

Comment by Elyzia on August 20, 2009 at 11:42am

Just finished Hybrid!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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