BeachBoundBooks
  • Home
    • My Books
  • Blogging About Books
  • Author Interviews
  • Giveaway Linky
  • Book Review/Author Interview Request Form

Second Hand Stops by Katie St. Claire Book Review

10/27/2015

1 Comment

 

About the Book

Picture
Title: Second Hand Stops Book I: Benefactor
Author: Katie St. Claire
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Number of Pages: 215
Synopsis: Julia Malone lands on the doorstep of an old English manor at the age of three. She’s abandoned and alone, later joined by five paranormal children with the same telepathic abilities. 

When the teens reach eighteen, the mistress of their manor presents them with an unbelievable opportunity with curious strings attached. They must drink an elixir that promises to prolong their lives. At the conclusion of this mad science experiment, they become wealthy beyond their wildest imaginations, thanks to a mysterious benefactor from New York City. 

The children meet Claude Van Buren, the man behind the elixir. They assist in a global launch of Immortality, a facial product marketed to the world as the new fountain of youth. Julia and the others become the youngest executives at Van Buren Industries, a diverse giant positioned in the global market. 

Interwoven between the pages of this intriguing plot is a romantic love story that spans a lifetime. Her paranormal journey of ethical dilemmas, a heartbreaking love triangle, hidden family secrets, and a fight to stay alive, finally erupts in the conclusion of The Van Burens. 

Start the story in Second Hand Stops, continue the action in Rewind, and prepare for the shocking conclusion in Fast Forward. Discover The Van Burens and ask yourself one thing. Are they out there? 

Coming of age fantasy with plenty of humor to keep you on your toes. Enter the mystery that is The Van Burens. 

My Review

Second Hand Stops is an incredibly mesmerizing novel that captivates readers with complex characters and a unique plot.

When Julia was just three-years-old she was dropped off at an English Manor and would never see her family again. Five other children join Julia at the manor and the six of them discover they all posses telepathic abilities. When the children reach the age of eighteen they are given an elixir to prolong their lives and promised wealth to surpass anything they could have ever imagined. The group finds themselves changing as the elixir enhances their abilities. Now, they must travel to New York with their benefactor and work for his company. Julia, who has always been curious, thinks there more going on than meets the eye and she's determined to uncover the truth, but at what cost?

Second Hand Stops is a fantastic coming of age fantasy. The rich characters, hidden truths, and romantic exploits are just a few aspects readers will find intriguing. The author has a vivid imagination and portrays it effectively in her writing. I found the story to be well written and believable. Julia's romantic attraction to Nic and Sebastian's infatuation with Julie is one love triangle not to be missed.​

I literally could not put the book down and am now well into the second one. I highly recommend checking out The Van Burens series.
1 Comment
Katie St. Claire link
11/23/2015 07:09:18 pm

Thank you for the wonderful review! I am so happy you enjoyed it. xoxo

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Delivered by FeedBurner


    NetworkedBlogs
    Blog:
    Blogging About Books
    Topics:
    Book Reviews, Author Interviews, Book Giveways
     
    Follow my blog

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Archives

    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012

Like What You See?