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Marked (Soul Guardians, Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Kim Richardson (Author)
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READERS FAVORITE AWARDS FINALIST 2011 --Readers Favorite

"Loved this book from the beginning to the end, and I can't wait to read the sequel." --Sylvia H. for Readers Favorite Book Reviews and Awards Contest

"From the very beginning of this fast paced and imaginative book I was hooked. I couldn't put it down until the very end. I highly recommend this book!" --Geeky Girl Reviews

"An enjoyable read, and a unique read. The plot was interesting, and well-written."
--Review Haven: Fantasy and Sci-Fi

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****READERS FAVORITE AWARDS WINNER 2011****

Sixteen year-old Kara Nightingale’s ordinary life is suddenly turned upside-down when she dies and wakes up in a strange new world with a new career—as a rookie for the Guardian Angel Legion. Kara is pulled into the supernatural, where monkeys drive the elevators, oracles scurry above giant crystal balls, and where demons feed on the souls of mortals.

With the help of her Petty Officer and friend, David, Kara hurtles towards an adventure that will change her life forever…


DON'T MISS THE OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:

ELEMENTAL, Book # 2
HORIZON, Book # 3
NETHERWORLD, Book # 4 – May 2012
SEIRS, Book # 5 – Summer 2012
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is possibly the hardest review I've had to write. Not because the book was bad, in fact I was rather impressed by it. No, the reason that it's been hard to review is that it's closest book I've come to on this blog that could be classed as "chick-lit". It's unfamiliar territory for me.

But don't let this stop you from reading it! The majority of my blog's readers are male, but I would still say that they should consider this book. Especially if they are looking for a light, easy read.

But it doesn't matter how hard I found it to write the review, what matter is the book itself. I really did enjoy it, and the thing that stood out most was the afterlife. Apart from the fact that it was staffed by various primates, it was such an imaginative place that was really uplifting to read about. (And kind of made me jealous that I wasn't there...). It's interesting to think of heaven as a kind of office (albeit an odd office) where angels administer the world's affairs. I really enjoyed the scenes set in this Angel-Office, called Horizon, although it was interesting to note that while it was referred to by the names of various paradises - Heaven was not one of them.

With all books there a few things that I think could have been done differently, and I would say that I thought the beginning is a little too fast. The main character dies straight away, which is fine - the book is about her death, not her life - but then gets to work as a GA almost immediately. I felt that she should have had training before going out on a mission.

But Overall I found the book to be an enjoyable read, an easy read - it wasn't hard to follow, and a unique read. The plot, which I haven't spoken about much here, for fear of revealing too much, was interesting, and well-written. In an recent interview to promote my blog I stated that the best books are the ones that I'm disappointed to finish reading, and this one of those. The price of the eBook on amazon is currently £0.70/$1.14 (UK/US), and to be frank, I think that it's worth more than that. Actually, despite finding eBooks difficult to read, and despite having a paperback version, I payed the 70 pence for the kindle thing because I think the book is more than worth that. I find that I'm quite likely to read it again, and that I look forwards to the sequel.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By JDS
Format:Kindle Edition
Marked was a great read with a fun character, Kara, who used to live a rather mundane life that consisted of painting and eating ice-cream all the time before she's hit by a bus and dies. Waking up she finds herself in an elevator, light engulfing her as she's taken to Orientation. Pretty soon it becomes clear: prior to her birth, Kara was marked and now she's dead and alone in Heaven, waiting for her apprenticeship to begin. David is supposed to teach her how to be a guardian angel, which is the responsible position of leading souls safely to where they're supposed to go. Now that Kara would rather leave to someone she feels is more suited for the task, like David.

David does his job well, and soon Kara realised she likes him more than she should, which is a major distraction because something's wrong. You see, Kara is supposed to save mortals from demons who feed on their souls. But instead, of saving the ones she's supposed to save, Kara keeps drawing demons to her, risking both her and the mortals' souls.
It seems the angels were not the only ones who marked Kara. David and Kara are running out of time in their endeavours to find out what's going on before Kara is lost forever.

Marked is original, well-written and surprisingly easy to follow and to get into, which I didn't expect given the strong need for world building due to the ethereal setting and fantasy elements. I liked the voice (Kara picking a sword because it sparkles and is pretty was so funny). It's also a fast-paced story, and it's certainly very refreshing to see something that hasn't been done before. The story kept me guessing until the very end. I couldn't put it down. The romance elements were laden with chemistry. I hope there's going to be a sequel soon. I recommend this one to all YA and fantasy readers.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Laura
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Marked" is another example of why the self-published route is so flawed. It had a good idea behind it and elements of the story were well-imagined. However, it was in dire need of an editor to take a red-pen to it.

Kara was a promising protagonist, but her voice got lost. She tended to think in witty-one-liners which were often so incongruous to the situations she was in that it was hard to take her seriously. Her character tended to take even the most bizarre situations with a flippant acceptance. When I expected contemplation, confusion and dramatic pause, she ploughed on through the narrative.

This, inevitably, had a rather detrimental impact on the pace of the book as a whole. As Kara was dead, she didn't need to sleep. This, coupled with the "let's plough though" style of the writing, meant that everything seemed rushed and under-described. Considering the setting, there was very little world-building involved and I found that I simply could not suspend my disbelief long enough to enjoy the promising story.

Overall, this is one of those books which had potential. I wonder if Richardson tried to go the route of conventional publishing but didn't get anywhere. A lot of agents ask for the first 10,000 words / 3 chapters of a manuscript. That chunk of this book was so rushed that I can see why the book would have struggled in mainstream publishing. It did get better, but that's not much of a recommendation really, is it?

This could have been a four star story, but it's two star prose.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Didn't finish it
Hope you like the work 'freakin'. The main character seems to use it to describe everything.
Didn't manage to finish the book as it is has not been edited thoroughly enough... Read more
Published 54 minutes ago by CharlieBoy
Marked(Soul Guardians,Book1)
I really liked this book ,can't wait to read the others .To be honest I was reading the book to see if it was suitable for my girl n kinda got hooked on it .
Published 17 days ago by Lauren
Great reviews but not for me
I so wanted to like this book. I think the idea was good but I just couldn't get into it (I tried three times)and I felt a little more editing, filling out other parts and reigning... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lizzie
A Gem of Intrigue...Loved it!
I bought this book mostly because of the cover and the description, plus the price certianly added to the appeal of the book and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Challands
different to normal read but enjoyed
Don't normally read these type only got it because ut was free but I enjoyed it that much I have now downloaded 2 + 3 and look forward to reading them
Published 1 month ago by kindle livabird
Really good read!
I wont give any spoiers as i dont want to ruin the story.
This book is a great book and is full of twists and turns to keep your attention. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Green
Very Unique!
This book was absolutely fantastic! The storyline was very original, and I love how the author mixed romance with action and adventure. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MerlinLover
Easy Reading!
I was given a Kindle as a Christmas present but was a bit reserved as I love books - as in paper books! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Keiran Broadhurst
Great book!
Great book. I loved it. This is a real page turner. I couldn't put it down. I love the afterlife that Kim Richardson creates, it makes me want to be part of it. Fantastic book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by tammy_gothgirl
Fantastic!!!
The first chapter got me hooked. I wanted to know more about Kara. Kim creates a world I would love to be in, a world full of angels. Read more
Published 12 months ago by mting
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