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Aly Martinez

Reader Question – The book that has an upside down bridge at night, on the cover…

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Louise needs our book help and this one sounds heartfelt, and painful, and wonderful, and angsty. I must know it, too!!

She asks:

Hello Maryse! I didn’t really found the best method to contact you and I hope that I’m not bothering you by sending my request by email…
But first, I wanted to tell you that your blog is absolutely amazing, full of excellent reviews and suggestions and I thank you greatly for all of this work that you’re doing for your readers.

So I’ve been looking for a book I read maybe 1 year ago. I have a lot of details but after many hours spent doing research, I give up and I am now seeking your help. read more

Reader Question – Is Aly Martinez's latest book part of the Darkest Sunrise Duet?

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<— SQUEEEEE!!!! Aly Martinez Alert!! THIS ONE JUST WENT LIVE!!!! And… by way of a reader question, the author gave me a bit of extra info about Across the Horizon, and the series it’s somewhat connected to.

Theresa: Is the new Aly Martinez in the same world with her previous books? Thought I read something but can’t remember. Says stand alone but think it is part of Darkest Sunrise? Help please.

Aly Martinez: Hey lady, so…yes. This book takes place in the Darkest Sunrise world. But it stands on its own. Tanner Reese is Porter Reese (the hero in Darkest) little brother and Rita is Charlotte’s best friend. They are first met as side characters in the duet. However this book is written as a standalone. read more

Aly Martinez – The Truth Duet Reading Order

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<— UPDATE!!!!! THE DUET IS NOW COMPLETE (book #2 just went LIVE). I AM HOOKED on this author and now she just released a new duet!! This author is one of the queens of angsty duets!!!!! HOOKED I TELL YOU! I’ll definitely be reading this. 😀
Book #1 made Jennifer in our book crew lose it!!! She will finally get relief *snort* 

Jennifer: This one is most definitely NOT fairytales and rainbows. It’s hard and sad and brutal with bits of sweet mixed in. If someone is looking for a happy read….this is NOT it! But man oh man it’s so gripping ….. I can’t seem to put it down.
and then…
Jennifer: I’m in tears, my heart is racing and now I have to wait until September 13th for the sequel. UGH. I’m dying….. These authors are killing me with these cliffhangers. This book RIPPED my heart out of my chest, put it in a blender then attempted to piece it back together alllllllll to be ripped to shreds again with A FRIGGIN CLIFFHANGER!
I need a blood pressure pill, vodka tonic and electroshock therapy IN THAT ORDER! read more

Book Review – The Brightest Sunset By Aly Martinez

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The Brightest Sunset (The Darkest Sunrise Duet Book 2)
<— FABULOUS OF ALL FABULOUSNESS!!! Fulfilling and exhilarating, twisty-turny, funny and traumatic!! How can that be? I dunno but she’s just that good.  (P.S. Check out my review of book #1 ➔ Book Review – The Darkest Sunrise by Aly Martinez)). You can read either review first, ’cause I promise. No spoilers!!

But still, I’d rather you all go in completely blind, and just take my word for it that this is a 5-star duet. MUST READ!!! And for those that want to know more, let’s proceed, shall we? 🙂 read more

Book Review – The Darkest Sunrise by Aly Martinez

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The Darkest Sunrise (The Darkest Sunrise Duet Book 1)
INCREDIBLE!!! Absolutely, unputdownably incredible!!!!! It’s intense, romantic, shocking, deep, funny, and so real. I devoured this one, and gasped at that jaw-dropping moment that had me clapping with glee, delighting in the trouble that was about to ensue!

And oh boy am I embarking upon it, ’cause this is a duet and there’s a HUGE reason for that! This story could not be told in just one book.

Maryse: I just want to announce that I’m ABSOLUTELY in love with this book. This author always manages to rock my world (her characters and stories are wonderfully multi-faceted, and this one had my jaw dropping. I LOVE where it went… read more