Salt (Salt #1) by Danielle Ellison Published February 7th 2014 by Entangled Teen
Ebook: 266 pages
Series: Salt
Genre: Young Adult ParanormalHeat Rating: Kissing
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Summary from Goodreads
Penelope is a witch, part of a secret society protecting humans from demon attacks. But when she was a child, a demon killed her parents—and stole her magic. Since then, she’s been pretending to be something she’s not, using her sister’s magic to hide her own loss, to prevent being sent away.
When she’s finally given the chance to join the elite demon-hunting force, Penelope thinks that will finally change. With her sister’s help, she can squeeze through the tests and get access to the information she needs to find "her" demon. To take back what was stolen.
Then she meets Carter. He’s cute, smart, and she can borrow his magic, too. He knows her secret—but he also has one of his own.
Suddenly, Penelope’s impossible quest becomes far more complicated. Because Carter’s not telling her everything, and it’s starting to seem like the demons have their own agenda…and they’re far too interested in her.
Penelope is a witch, part of a secret society protecting humans from demon attacks. But when she was a child, a demon killed her parents—and stole her magic. Since then, she’s been pretending to be something she’s not, using her sister’s magic to hide her own loss, to prevent being sent away.
When she’s finally given the chance to join the elite demon-hunting force, Penelope thinks that will finally change. With her sister’s help, she can squeeze through the tests and get access to the information she needs to find "her" demon. To take back what was stolen.
Then she meets Carter. He’s cute, smart, and she can borrow his magic, too. He knows her secret—but he also has one of his own.
Suddenly, Penelope’s impossible quest becomes far more complicated. Because Carter’s not telling her everything, and it’s starting to seem like the demons have their own agenda…and they’re far too interested in her.
My first impression of Salt was .. Oh Witches! got to have it!
Interesting story. I did almost give up on it because it started out a bit slow and there wasn't as much magic as I wanted.
Penelope is a witch and she is from a long line of witches that protect humans from demons and their attacks. But, when Penelope was little, a demon attacked and killed her parents. Somehow she survived the demon attack, but in the process that demon took her essence, a.k.a her magic.
Second impression... is it me or more and more Young Adult - New Adult books have demons in them?
Penelope wants to become an Enforcer, find her demon and get her magic back. Hard to do on her own if the only way she seems to be able to have any magic is by pulling from her family when they are around. Something that has really been unheard of. Until the meets Carter, a boy that she can suddenly pull her magic from but it feels different, it feels stronger.
Carter harbors his own secrets that might too closely linked to Penelopes.
Different and the ending was not at all what I expect. Okay the big reveal I thought was pretty big, since I had been trying to figure out what was going on for chapter. Well, maybe. I kind of knew what Carter's secret was for chapters, so when the big reveal came for Penelope it was almost a downer, considering it suddenly felt unoriginal and recycled. But I won't tell you why due to the fact that it will probably be a spoiler alert. I guess I was expecting something...different.
Don't get me wrong. The story still had me entertained until the very last page. I liked Penelope, I though she was a strong character and to come out strong after everything she had been through. Oh and good news everyone, so far there are no love triangles! I am so happy. On the bad side, Penelope and Carter were too much lovely dovely for me at times.
I am also glad that the story did not leave off on a cliffhanger, but with enough substance to realize it is not over and that Carter's and Penelope's story has just started!
I know I have been on a young-adult kick lately, but I have been enjoying the few refreshingly new books!
Interesting story. I did almost give up on it because it started out a bit slow and there wasn't as much magic as I wanted.
Penelope is a witch and she is from a long line of witches that protect humans from demons and their attacks. But, when Penelope was little, a demon attacked and killed her parents. Somehow she survived the demon attack, but in the process that demon took her essence, a.k.a her magic.
Second impression... is it me or more and more Young Adult - New Adult books have demons in them?
Penelope wants to become an Enforcer, find her demon and get her magic back. Hard to do on her own if the only way she seems to be able to have any magic is by pulling from her family when they are around. Something that has really been unheard of. Until the meets Carter, a boy that she can suddenly pull her magic from but it feels different, it feels stronger.
Carter harbors his own secrets that might too closely linked to Penelopes.
Different and the ending was not at all what I expect. Okay the big reveal I thought was pretty big, since I had been trying to figure out what was going on for chapter. Well, maybe. I kind of knew what Carter's secret was for chapters, so when the big reveal came for Penelope it was almost a downer, considering it suddenly felt unoriginal and recycled. But I won't tell you why due to the fact that it will probably be a spoiler alert. I guess I was expecting something...different.
Don't get me wrong. The story still had me entertained until the very last page. I liked Penelope, I though she was a strong character and to come out strong after everything she had been through. Oh and good news everyone, so far there are no love triangles! I am so happy. On the bad side, Penelope and Carter were too much lovely dovely for me at times.
I am also glad that the story did not leave off on a cliffhanger, but with enough substance to realize it is not over and that Carter's and Penelope's story has just started!
I know I have been on a young-adult kick lately, but I have been enjoying the few refreshingly new books!
We felt the same way about this one, nice that it was entertaining and a little different but nothing completely mind blowing.
ReplyDeleteI passed on this one and while it has some redeeming qualities I am not sure it's for me. I do love a good demon and witch story,...LOL
ReplyDeleteParanormal, interesting story and no cliffhanger. Hmmmm...sounds like one I need to add to my TBR. Great review!
ReplyDeleteGlad it was still entertaining even if not quite what you were hoping for! I've read a few witchy tales and really enjoyed them. And woot! for the no cliffhanger. Those drive me nuts!
ReplyDeleteSorry that this wasn't quite what you were looking for, and that it didn't feel original.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review!
Yes do mix it up (genre reads), keeps a fresh perspective on stories. Too bad this one fell flat a bit but at least you still highlighted some of its better parts.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you enjoyed this in spite of it not quite living up to your expectations. When the twist seems like something overdone and overused that can be a disappointment. Great review! Hope you like the next one better. :)
ReplyDeleteAww I hate when I figure out the big reveal too early in the book.
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