SYNOPSIS:
Sam’s first day at Fallen Crest Public doesn’t go well. Some girls want to be her. Some girls want to destroy her. And some just don’t like her. All in all, despite being protected by Mason and Logan, it’s still only the strong survive. Sam will not only have to survive, she needs to learn how to conquer too, but there’s another battle growing. Things are about to come to a disastrous end between the towns, Roussou and Fallen Crest. Sam’s other main dilemma? Keeping Mason and Logan from getting arrested or hospitalized.
Stephanie’s 5 Star Review:
I feel like I have been waiting for this book FOREVER! Well…it was over a year but still. It was definitely worth the wait. I love the characters. They’re high school kids, true, however they’re not normal high school kids. The Kade, Mason & Logan, know they can only depend on each other and their trust circle is tiny. Mason, Logan, Samantha (Sam), and Nate. That’s it, and even Nate get the slight every now and then.
This series is full of drama with lots of highs and lows. I love how protective Mason Kade is over everyone he loves. He’s fierce and loyal. He makes sure that no one stands in his way and he doesn’t back down to adults that try to intimidate him or his brother. They were taught early on that you can’t trust adults so they’ve made their own way taking care of each other the best they can.
In Fallen Crest Public (FCP) one of Mason’s hanger on girls tries her hardest to make sure Sam’s first year in public school is absolutely miserable. Sam’s used to games Kate tries to play so she doesn’t fall for them. Mason’s idea of protecting Sam…is one I don’t think if I was Sam I would forgive…you’ll just have to read and see.
Tijan is an awesome writer. I love reading this series and anything she posts as part of Fallen Crest. It’s like a book drug. Can’t get enough. One more book in this series to come. Looking forward to seeing how these kids work out all that faces them in the future. That one will be filled with more drama than any of the three currently published I believe. Can’t wait!
TEASERS:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4851199.Tijan
FALLEN CREST SERIES BOOK TRAILER
EXCERPT
Kate’s sneer turned into a snarl. “You think you’re funny?”
One of the three added, “Maybe she’s taking lessons from Logan?”
Another snorted. “Probably. She needs all the lessons she can get.”
My smile had stretched from ear to ear now. It was genuine, too. “Is this another warning from you? I thought you moved past the cliché insults and name calling. Oh wait. You said lessons. Yes, that’s referencing that I’m dumb. That’s another cliché insult.” With my hand in the air, I lifted a finger with each point. “I’m ugly. I’m dumb. I have too much sex. Those are the three main ones most simpletons use to insult others. The clothes and the mannequin gave me hope. I thought you were starting to progress, but then I heard that you’ve already done that before. It’s recycled material. You guys need to find new stuff. You know what they say about comedians?” At their blank faces, I nodded. “What I expected. If they use old material, the act is boring. People move on. If you’re going to keep drawing fresh fear from everyone, you need new stuff.” I stood and patted Kate’s head. “You can do it. I believe in you.”
Logan stood by the door and held it open. Mason came in behind him. Both found me immediately. I wondered who had notified them, but then Kate grabbed my arm. She twisted it and got into my face. Her hand tightened on my arm and she lowered her voice, “You have until the end of the day to drop out of school. This is the last warning.”
A taunt rose to my tongue, but I swallowed it. The jokes were gone.
Three thoughts happened at the same time. David’s image flashed again. “Fuck it,” came next. Third, when I knew what I was going to do, I thought, “Let’s see how this goes.”
Kate’s eyes widened as she watched the myriad of expressions before she saw my intent. Her hand let me go, and she started to back away, but it was too late. My hand latched onto hers instead, and I took one second to comment, “Bet you weren’t expecting this,” I said before my other hand grabbed the back of her head and used all my body weight to slam her head into the table.
PLAYLIST:
LET IT GO, THE NEIGHBORHOOD
EYES ON FIRE (ZEDS DEAD REMIX)
BLUE FOUNDATION
SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW REMIX, DUBSTEP MAFIA
DO I WANNA KNOW? ARCTIC MONKEYS
PROBLEM, NATALIA KILLS
CONTROVERSY, NATALIA KILLS
UNDER THE WATER, THE PRETTY RECKLESS
BONES, MS MR
ROYALS, LORDE
HEY BROTHER, AVICII
BITING DOWN, LORDE
NASHVILLE, NOAH GUNDERSEN
FIRE, NOAH GUNDERSEN
DAVID, NOAH GUNDERSEN
GROW, RAE MORRIS
WITH LOVE, CHRISTINA GRIMMIE
FIND ME (STRIPPED), CHRISTINA GRIMMIE
RAISE THE DEAD, RACHEL RABIN
BUILD A COFFIN, RACHEL RABIN
TRITONAL ALBUMS (MULTIPLE OF THESE)
DARK ON FIRE, TURIN BRAKES
ALMOST ANYTHING BY LANA DEL REY
WE DON’T EAT, JAMES VINCENT
MCMORROW (REMIX AND ORIGINAL)
NASTY LETTER, OTIS TAYLOR
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Well no offense but in my opinion I just felt like you neglected to mention that Logan too is protective of Sam and proves it repeatedly in the book.
I too love this series.
I agree. The review seems as if it’s directed to Mason fans only.
Bit disappointed with the review of Fallen Crest Public. I just read the book and your review feels a bit bias to me.
Biased in what way? Did you not like the book? I love this series. It’s one of my favorites. ~Stephanie