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How I Found You (2000)

by Gabriella Lepore(Favorite Author)

4.2 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1846247500 (ISBN13: 9781846247507)

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

review 1: I quite liked this book! It was a fairly unique storyline, with likeable and believable characters, I wasn't really wholly pulled in until the two boys arrived, at first seeming somewhat vampire like, I warmed when I found out what they really were.Without giving too much away, I did enjoy the chapters from Oscar's point of view and the way he communicated with Caicus (who I wouldn't mind reading a book about)The ending had me a bit put out really, I'm not sure if there will be another book, but I was slightly confused as it felt a little rushed to explain certain things, when most of the book was nicely paced.Mary and Rodger actually seemed like a believable couple and I enjoyed that they would have been normal, with rules and restrictions had it not been to certain..infl... moreuences, sometimes reading a book with teenage protagonists I can sometimes find the 'responsible' adults completely ridiculous.All-in-all a good book if you're not looking for something too heavy :)
review 2: ★★★★☆I really enjoyed this book. It was the first one that I read after an extensive reading slump. I found it easy to read but captivating enough to sit down and read in one go! The plot of the novel starts off where our female protagonist Rose sets out to visit her family in Millwood, like she does every summer since her parents are always travelling. We’re introduced to her archetypal relatives who breathe an air of welcome and homeliness with their new baby and seemingly large estate. It’s not long before we’re then introduced to the other two main male protagonists Oscar and Caicus Valero. When I first read their characters they reminded very much of vampires in the way they charmed their way into the lives of Rose’s aunt and uncle but I was very aware that this was in fact not a vampire fiction. The main part I love about this novel is Rose’s characterisation and her growth. She is of very sound mind and brings strong opinions forward from the beginning. Being the only one who’s not charmed by the Valero brothers initially, she appears stubborn and rightfully dubious of their intentions. When it becomes clear to her that she’s different to the rest of her family in that respect, she asserts her stance towards them immediately. She’s feisty and takes no bull, which I really respect in a character who’s only sixteen. One thing I couldn’t call her is a Mary Sue, she’s not a protagonist where things just happen to her, to an extent this is what occurs, but she combats this with her own agenda and doesn’t take anything sitting down.In contrast to this Oscar is a more mild character, when he has dreams of Rose he aims to get closer to her. My favourite scene is their first scene alone in the woods (I shall say no more) because his resolve to hide from her quickly dissolves. Even knowing that she suspects him and doesn’t trust him, he still trusts her, which I found really interesting considering he knows exactly what his reason is for staying at her family’s house.The plot had a fairly interesting twist but I enjoyed it as it reminded me of Fallen by Lauren Kate which is another brilliant novel in the field of paranormal fantasy. I would definitely suggest that you read this book if you’re looking for a new insight into the paranormal and fancy a bit of romance. What I’ve read of magic in contemporary literature has been very much a sisterly bond between witches and this definitely gave the theme a breath of fresh air! less

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