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Mortal Danger The Immortal Game Book 1 eBook Ann Aguirre

I am the kind of reader who always longs to be surprised by a book, but seldom am. I am also the kind of reader who, on the rare occasions when I *am* surprised, find those surprises to be either manipulative or totally out of left field. "Mortal Danger" managed to surprise me in a good way, leaving me wanting more the second I finished the last sentence--a rare occurrence that would have been worthy of five stars but for the fact that I never give the first book in a series five stars.

I'll skip the summary, since there are enough of those already. I will, however, echo the common sentiment that it is very hard to do this book justice in a review without spoilers, so if it seems on the vague side, that's the reason. Believe me, you do not want to be tempted into reading even minor spoilers about this book.

This is a dark book, from beginning to end, and I can't help but think the story will grow even darker as the series progresses. That isn't a bad thing, though--because the subject matter and plot are so very dark, the light that shines from within the characters is that much brighter, and really enhanced the storytelling. Edie is incredibly relatable, and I rooted for her from the very first page. Most of us know what it's like to feel alienated within our own worlds, to be picked on and ridiculed. With bullying very much at the forefront of the news today, we know what catastrophes can occur as a result. The twists and turns in Edie's story as we try to figure out if she will ultimately be saved from an even darker fate are simply breathtaking--great writing on the part of Ms. Aguirre.

The game of the immortals is truly fascinating in and of itself, scary and fascinating in equal turns--and ALWAYS leaving me wanting more. In some books, this can be a bad thing--if there's never any payoff, readers wind up disenchanted at best and feeling manipulated at worst. Ms. Aguirre strikes exactly the right balance here.

The "be careful what you wish for" theme has been done so many times, but seldom as well as in "Mortal Danger." I could not stop turning pages--I read the book in one sitting, and was utterly ticked off that I couldn't move on to the next book immediately. This book has my highest recommendation for teens and adults alike. Don't be afraid to embrace its darkness.


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Mortal Danger The Immortal Game Book 1 eBook Ann Aguirre Reviews

I have yet to be disappointed by any of the books I've read from Ms. Aguirre and this one was no different. The characters she creates are so real. They are filled with insecurities and face real issues. In "Mortal Danger" we meet Edie a brilliant but terribly insecure teen. Edie had been bullied and tormented for years at the super exclusive academy that she attends because she is heavy and shy. She is the perfect victim for the "Teflon Crew" and when she does tell staff about problems they pretty much brush her off and as a result we start our journey with Edie as she is about to jump off a bridge and kill herself. She is stopped by Kian who offers her a dangerous deal, she takes the deal he is about to offer her (three wishes!) but is indebted to a mysterious and scary guy named Wedderburn or she can go back to the bridge. She chooses the deal and uses her first wish to be pretty and thin so she can get revenge on her tormentors. But nothing and no-one is what they seem when she gets back to school. Things get crazy and creepy and sad, but it is easy to lose yourself in this book. I hate that I have to wait for the second book. I really recommend this book for anyone who likes characters that are real and a good story that makes you want to jump right in there. I can't count how many times I wanted to go punch the crap out of the "Teflon Crew" for Edie.
In the beginning of this book, Edie is on a bridge, preparing to commit suicide. Kian stops her with an intriguing offer - three favors now in return for three favors later. She has the opportunity to ask for three things within 5 years and then the company will ask for three things in return. She is intrigued, yet frightened. He can't give her many details at first, until she agrees and even then he is fairly cryptic. All she knows for sure is there is magic involved and she has to decide right away. Edie is aware of the dangers of deals such as these (monkey's paw anyone?), but in the end, she agrees.

I love Kian and Edie's relationship. It's great that he fell in love with her in her imperfect form, before the makeover (her first favor). She was teased mercilessly in school to the point where she felt worthless and unwilling to go on. He makes her realize that she is important. I loved watching Edie evolve into a more confident person and seeing how it changed her relationships with others, even her parents.

I really enjoyed this book. The bullying/revenge angle combined with the immortal game is very cool. The way they explain the immortals is very interesting and something I have heard of, but I haven't seen it used like this.

Recommended to
Young adults who enjoy school stories involving demons/immortals with a touch of romance. This book takes the high school clique experience and bullying to the next level.
I am the kind of reader who always longs to be surprised by a book, but seldom am. I am also the kind of reader who, on the rare occasions when I *am* surprised, find those surprises to be either manipulative or totally out of left field. "Mortal Danger" managed to surprise me in a good way, leaving me wanting more the second I finished the last sentence--a rare occurrence that would have been worthy of five stars but for the fact that I never give the first book in a series five stars.

I'll skip the summary, since there are enough of those already. I will, however, echo the common sentiment that it is very hard to do this book justice in a review without spoilers, so if it seems on the vague side, that's the reason. Believe me, you do not want to be tempted into reading even minor spoilers about this book.

This is a dark book, from beginning to end, and I can't help but think the story will grow even darker as the series progresses. That isn't a bad thing, though--because the subject matter and plot are so very dark, the light that shines from within the characters is that much brighter, and really enhanced the storytelling. Edie is incredibly relatable, and I rooted for her from the very first page. Most of us know what it's like to feel alienated within our own worlds, to be picked on and ridiculed. With bullying very much at the forefront of the news today, we know what catastrophes can occur as a result. The twists and turns in Edie's story as we try to figure out if she will ultimately be saved from an even darker fate are simply breathtaking--great writing on the part of Ms. Aguirre.

The game of the immortals is truly fascinating in and of itself, scary and fascinating in equal turns--and ALWAYS leaving me wanting more. In some books, this can be a bad thing--if there's never any payoff, readers wind up disenchanted at best and feeling manipulated at worst. Ms. Aguirre strikes exactly the right balance here.

The "be careful what you wish for" theme has been done so many times, but seldom as well as in "Mortal Danger." I could not stop turning pages--I read the book in one sitting, and was utterly ticked off that I couldn't move on to the next book immediately. This book has my highest recommendation for teens and adults alike. Don't be afraid to embrace its darkness.