Chasing Memories (Tala Prophecy Book 1)

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Cover design by Jo Michaels. Tia Silverthorne Bach is an avid reader, sometimes runner, involved wife and mother, and rabid grammar hound in addition to being a multi-genre writer. Her three daughters were born in Chicago, San Diego, and Baltimore; and she feels fortunate to have called many places home. Pearse Nelson is a native Oregonian, residing in the beautiful Portland area. She lives with her husband, two small daughters and the family dog.

She weaves tales rooted in mythology, bringing legend to life in modern-day and fantasy settings. You can connect with J. Reagan loves anything paranormal, with young adult books being her favourite, but never did she imagine she'd end up in one.

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When Reagan wakes up after a family camping trip she discovers that everything has gone wrong, her brother, Sam, is missing and presumed dead and she w Review, blog tour and Giveaway posted 30th August on http: When Reagan wakes up after a family camping trip she discovers that everything has gone wrong, her brother, Sam, is missing and presumed dead and she was attacked, leaving her arm and back scarred. But that isn't all, Reagan keeps having dreams of that night, each revealing a little more than the last, and each containing a wolf, which she starts to talk to.

Back at home she and her boyfriend, Dex, split up because she didn't want to have sex with him and she goes on a few dates with the mysterious new boy, Rafe. Relationships in her house are strained after the death of her brother, Reagan and her mother are constantly at odds, her Dad is MIA most of the time, and her Nana seems to be the only one that can help her, except her Mom is against the idea. Reagan needs answers, but she doesn't seem to be getting them, in fact all anyone seems to do is to give her pills and think she is mad.

I was pleasantly surprised by Chasing Memories, I'm not too sure what I was expecting but I don't think it was that! I really enjoyed the story, though I didn't want it to end so soon! The main focus of the story, I would say, is Reagan's self discovery and her acceptance of who she is, which is also something that her Mom needs to work on in her opinion. It was interesting that, though a lot of the other characters thought that Reagan was mad, and a lot of the text could be read as she was mad, as a reader there was no doubt in your mind that there was something else going on.

And in fact, I think I worked out what was going on quite a while even before Reagan did! Then again there were still gaps in her memory even at the end.

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I liked the fact that in Chasing Memories was that Reagan was a normal teenage girl, as opposed to the loners you normally get as main characters in young adult paranormal fiction, I'm not saying that is a bad thing, it is just the norm. In contrast, Reagan was popular, she was a cheerleader, had a boyfriend, even went on dates after breaking up with her boyfriend.

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It just seemed more, real, for a teenage girl that is anyway. I also liked the fact that Reagan was interested in books, and read a lot, it really meant that I could relate to her and I suspect a lot of people could! I found that the style of writing in Chasing Memories was really easy to read and it really kept me turning the pages, I didn't really want to put it down! Though action wise not too much happened, and I would say this is more of a psychological book than an action one, there was still a lot to keep you reading, namely seeing how long it took Reagan to figure out what had happened, and to find out the deal behind Rafe and his family.

In fact I still want to know the deal with Rafe and his family!! I also really liked that the name of the series, the Tala Prophecies, was linked into the story, when Rowan mentioned Tala. I'm going to say this again, and I know I say this about a lot of books, but this really is a gem that is worth discovering! May 14, Heather Wood rated it it was amazing. Chasing Memories was a heart-pounding and suspenseful read. Fans of YA paranormal reads will really enjoy this book! Sometimes, I wished I had the ability to reach into books and shake some sense into characters.

However, she was a very realistic teen character and I thought the author portrayed the thoughts and dialogues of teens in a very honest Chasing Memories was a heart-pounding and suspenseful read. However, she was a very realistic teen character and I thought the author portrayed the thoughts and dialogues of teens in a very honest way.

Her emotions were up and down, but she was still a sympathetic character. The plot started off with plenty of action as Reagan and her brother are attacked at their campsite. Reagan survives, but her brother is presumed dead. Reagan has nightmares about the attack, but never fully remembers what took place. Reagan has two love interests: Unfortunately, both came across as psychopaths.

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Dex only wants to use her sexually and Rafe is a creeper who tries to get her drunk and lure her out into the woods. The pacing was good and I finished the book quickly.

The only complaint I have is that I wished the end resolved more. However, it is a series and I do plan to read the next one. Nov 23, Karlee rated it it was amazing. When Reagan and her family go to Yellowstone on a family trip, the worst possible thing happens.

Sam is taken away, possibly dead and Reagan is severely injured with little memory as to what happened that night. With her nightmares becoming worse, she tries to put the pieces of that night back together but her mom wants to keep her on the medicine which only makes matters worse. Who can she trust? The voices in her head, the new boy in school Rafe and his family, her parents, or the one in her d When Reagan and her family go to Yellowstone on a family trip, the worst possible thing happens. The voices in her head, the new boy in school Rafe and his family, her parents, or the one in her dream?

Find out in this amazing first story from the Tala Prophecy! The author did an amazing job on this book. The characters were great and I loved Nana. Can't wait to see what happens next! Aug 27, Bit'N Book Tours rated it really liked it. Aug 08, Jenny Q rated it really liked it Shelves: And the premise of this story seemed to be right up my alley. Reagan Cooper is attacked in the middle of the night by a wild animal while her younger brother is dragged off and presumed dead during a family camping trip to Yellowstone.

Afterward, while trying to cope with the gaping hole the loss of her brother leaves in her life, and trying to find some semblance of normal again, she starts having horrific Blog Tour Giveaway Let Them Read Books! Afterward, while trying to cope with the gaping hole the loss of her brother leaves in her life, and trying to find some semblance of normal again, she starts having horrific nightmares and hearing voices in her head. She loses interest in her boyfriend and her school activities. The only person who does suddenly attract her interest is the new boy in town, but there's something about him that repels her and puts her on edge at the same time.

And while Reagan's parents and the authorities are convinced it was a bear that attacked them, Reagan's dreams are full of wolves, and one in particular, with golden eyes. The only person who seems able to help at all is Reagan's Nana, with her Wiccan beliefs and practices, but Reagan's parents disapprove and become determined to force Reagan into a routine of psychiatrists, drugs, and mental evaluations to figure out what is going on in her head. But as Reagan's behavior become more erratic, and she begins to question her sanity and needs the support of her friends and family the most, she discovers she can't trust anybody and will have to solve the mystery of what's happening to her on her own.

I was really hooked on this story. I was sucked in by the prologue and looking forward to a good teen paranormal, but I did become a bit dejected in the next chapter when the teenspeak and Twilight references started, but fortunately, the high school drama soon takes a backseat to the spooky mystery of what happened that night and what has been happening to Reagan since then.

And turns out there are more Shiver references than Twilight: As her parents try to help her with good intentions, though awful results, and as Reagan takes charge and searches for her own answers, truths are slowly and deliciously teased out, including some real What the Heck is Going On moments--and I mean that in a good way. It's refreshing to not be able to predict the outcome or to be able to tell the good guys from the bad.

Bach major thumbs up for keeping the story compelling and unputdownable while not actually revealing much about what happened that night in Yellowstone. And I was OK with that. Though I'm anxious to put the pieces together, I can appreciate an intense, slow-burning build-up to a larger and more meaningful revelation. I really only have two issues with the book: I thought the writing was a little uneven, but I'm hopeful Ms. Bach's style and execution will improve with each book; and I can't say that I was a fan of the abrupt, stop in the middle of the action ending.

Especially because I was reading on my Kindle app and was so into the story that I didn't realize I was at the end until it smacked me in the face. Then I had to go back a couple of times to see if my file was missing pages! But it wasn't, and now of course I'm going to have to read the next book to find out what happens! Overall, it's a great story and a good start to a promising new series--dramatic, mysterious, and scary, with rich characterization and an interesting mix of Wiccan, Native American, and lycanthropic mythology and ideology.

I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the next book. Highly recommended for fans of paranormal YA. Aug 22, Lissette rated it really liked it. Ever since her brother died while on a trip with her family, Reagan has dealt with her sordid dreams. She has no memory of what happened that night, nor does she know if she'll recover them.

Her heart aches with the knowledge that there's nothing she can do to get her brother back. He's gone, and that's a fact she and her family have to deal with now. Sadly, she's not willing to let things go. There's something about that night that doesn't feel right.

She knows there's a lot she needs to remembe Ever since her brother died while on a trip with her family, Reagan has dealt with her sordid dreams. She knows there's a lot she needs to remember, but her mind and conscience refuse to allow her to dredge up what's now buried deep within her. Granted, her dreams give her small glimpses into what occurred, but the information gleaned from them aren't enough to help her unlock what she should know.

Determined to make sense of the situation at hand, Reagan delves deeper into the secrets of her past. Secrets, she realizes, her parents don't want her to know. Despite their reluctance to help her make sense of the odd occurrences going on around her, she refuses to give up on trying to understand what happened the night her brother disappeared.

She needs to know, to remember, even if her parents don't want her to. With opposition coming at her from every side, Reagan must now contend with Dex's advances as well as the new guy in school. There's something about Rafe that draws her interest, though she's not exactly sure as to what it is. Her dreams increase by the day, further inciting the urge within her to uncover what she's locked away in her mind. Her family is slowly falling apart, and is barely hanging on by the thread holding them together.

Come what may, she will find out what's going on, even if it kills her in doing so. A suspenseful and mind-boggling ride, Chasing Memories is one of those books that leaves you wondering as to whether what you read really happened. We find ourselves smack-dab in the middle of Reagan's tumultuous life as she and her family try to overcome her brother's unexpected death.

Unbeknownst to her, she's been surrounded by the supernatural ever since she was a child. A secret her family has done their best to keep her from discovering. Unfortunately, the secrets of our past have a way of surfacing unexpectedly. Reagan soon learns this for a fact. Sometimes, those you trust can disappoint you, no matter what you do to try to overcome the adversities coming your way. She's had to learn this fact the hard way. I think Tia beautifully set the stage for what looks like a great series.

I can't wait to see what happens next for Reagan and her family. May 02, Jaci rated it it was amazing. I had yet to get into them until I saw the invite for the third full length book come out so naturally I had to start from the first book and dive in. When I opened this book I did not know what to expect, especially with the cover. I did not r 5 Outstanding Stars I was given a book in exchange for an honest review free of persuasion from the author or anyone else affiliated with this book. I did not read the back I know, shame on me.

I went into the book with an open mind. I knew I loved YA books and knew that these books were great for people of all ages because she writes with her children in mind. There is a warning you need to know about the book however, you will be on a ride that will not stop even when you finish with the first book. Chasing Memories is one of the most action packed book I have ever read.

Reagan Cooper is just like any 17 yr old teenager in Colorado. That one night has changed her world forever. What this girl thought she knew was totally opposite of what was the truth in what her world was about to become. Reagan started hearing voices in her head, and her mom sent her to a psychiatrist. She started seeing this boy Rafe dumped her boyfriend for him and he was bad news, and he even got worse.

Her grandmother came to visit, that helped Reagan, but made life worse for Reagan and her mother. What was going on? People were being secretive around her, and she could not get any answers from anyone until she met Rowan. Who is Rowan you ask? Well I am going to tell you that you have to read the book to find out.

Reagan finds out that not everything is as it seems, even your family. Why all the secrets? What is in store for Reagan as she has this huge journey in front of her? Tia Silverthorne Bach knows how to string you along just until the getting gets good. Then she ends the book so you have to get involved with the second book just to get all the answers or so you think to the first book.

I love her style of writing. I love all the action in the book, I even love how everyone seems to have a purpose in the story and no characters are just left out there to hang. Thank you for a wonderful read. I recommend this book to anyone of any age. Sep 05, Sara Strand rated it it was amazing. I will tell you right up front that this book feels very much a cross between the Shiver series and the Beautiful Creatures series. The story is about Reagan who loses her brother in a really horrific accident though his body is never found.

This accident seems like the catalyst of her breaking up with her boyfriend, her learning more about her Wiccan relatives, and her crumbling relationship with her parents. There's something wrong with her but she doesn't know what it is and all she's getting I will tell you right up front that this book feels very much a cross between the Shiver series and the Beautiful Creatures series. There's something wrong with her but she doesn't know what it is and all she's getting is a vague runaround from everyone who seems to know but can't come right out and tell her.

What I really loved about this book is Reagan isn't a wussy. She's angry and rightfully so, she's skeptical, but she's also trying really hard to figure out what's actually going on. One of flame, one of night,.

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At eighteen years it will commence,. Spiritual warrior and power,. Will bring an end to the lawless ones. One that pits brother against brother for werewolf supremacy. Angels and demons will each have a say before a victor is chosen. With her eighteenth birthday only six months away, time is running out. Reagan must find a way to harness the two powerful, ancient bloodlines coursing through her: Then, she has to figure out her role in the century-old prophecy foretold by her great-grandmother.

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