Book read: "Born in Twilight" by Maggie Shayne
Total 90 minutes read on January 23, 2015
When Jameson came to Angelica's rescue, he thought he could trust her. He knew the state she was in...starvation. After looking in her eyes, he knew she was a vampire. He offered help to her! She betrayed him by piercing his neck, creating a monster of him too. She left him there while he was near death. Jameson was then rescued by his friends, who were vampires...ones he could really trust. They save his life by performing a blood transfusion.
Angelica turns herself in to DPI (an agency who does research on "monsters" such as herself), thinking they would help her. They locked her up and doped her up on meds while they did "research". After months of not knowing what exactly was going on, she realizes she was pregnant. The tests that were being performed on her were actually insemination appointments. Directly after the child is born (a girl), the DPI agents take her from Angelica.
DPI had (earlier) done "tests" on Jameson. Jameson realizes that the agents were taking samples from him in order to later create a child that is half vampire/half mortal. He was told by one of his vampire friends (who has connections to DPI) that they in fact put it to the test...by impregnating Angelica with the samples. He now knows that Angelica's child is his. Jameson wants to find his newborn daughter before DPI does something harmful to her.
Although the story is a little more paranormal than I had anticipated, I still drew something that I could apply to my life. I would go through lengths to protect my daughter, just as Jameson begins planning for. A child completely changes the way you live, think, and act. I realize the changes I have made for myself in order to be a good mother to my own daughter. Just within five years, I have grown into a completely different person than I was before she was brought into this world. She has truly created a light at the end of the tunnel for me in my life. I have never been more determined and motivated in my career and life in general than I am now. She truly is the one I can thank for that. I think about the characters Angelica and Jameson and wonder what kind of changes will occur in their lives and personalities after being parents. Will they get together and become a family? Will their little girl be okay? Until next time....
-Nikki
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Book read: "Born in Twilight" by Maggie Shayne
The full 90 minutes read on January 19th, 2015
Angelica, the main character, was abandoned by her mother in a Cathedral when she was only 9 years old. She decided to strive to do better due to her abandonment. Because of her mother leaving her (and never coming back for her), she felt she wasn't good enough. She was raised by the Sisters of the church. Angelica, as a young adult, has grown to be curious and rebellious. She begins doubting her ability to live as a nun. Her curiosity leads her to be snatched by a vampire in a dark alley. From that point on, she was no longer mortal.
A man, Jameson, finds her in an old abandoned building where she is on the verge of starvation. He knows it's not a good idea to be near her in such a fragile state. Jameson can recognize her eyes and notices that she is in fact a vampire. Despite his doubts of whether he should assist her or not, he continues on with helping her.
Although this book was not what I expected, I have drawn a few things from the story line. Angelica starts out as a soon-to-be nun but is introduced to a new outlook in life, as well as lifestyle. Upon reading this story, I realized that life can change within the blink of an eye. One decision (just as the one Angelica made in walking the street alone) can make a large impact on a person's life. It could change every aspect of your life, creating a completely different path than anticipated.
Additionally, I have been reminded that the worst things happen to people with good intentions. Angelica has a good heart. She only wanted to help people. Although she made one decision that she will face the consequences for, I believe she will find a way to continue doing good things.
-Nikki
The full 90 minutes read on January 19th, 2015
Angelica, the main character, was abandoned by her mother in a Cathedral when she was only 9 years old. She decided to strive to do better due to her abandonment. Because of her mother leaving her (and never coming back for her), she felt she wasn't good enough. She was raised by the Sisters of the church. Angelica, as a young adult, has grown to be curious and rebellious. She begins doubting her ability to live as a nun. Her curiosity leads her to be snatched by a vampire in a dark alley. From that point on, she was no longer mortal.
A man, Jameson, finds her in an old abandoned building where she is on the verge of starvation. He knows it's not a good idea to be near her in such a fragile state. Jameson can recognize her eyes and notices that she is in fact a vampire. Despite his doubts of whether he should assist her or not, he continues on with helping her.
Although this book was not what I expected, I have drawn a few things from the story line. Angelica starts out as a soon-to-be nun but is introduced to a new outlook in life, as well as lifestyle. Upon reading this story, I realized that life can change within the blink of an eye. One decision (just as the one Angelica made in walking the street alone) can make a large impact on a person's life. It could change every aspect of your life, creating a completely different path than anticipated.
Additionally, I have been reminded that the worst things happen to people with good intentions. Angelica has a good heart. She only wanted to help people. Although she made one decision that she will face the consequences for, I believe she will find a way to continue doing good things.
-Nikki
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