If I Die
(Soul Screamers 5)
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen, 2011
Genre: YA Paranormal
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The entire school's talking about the gorgeous new math teacher, Mr. Beck. Everyone except Kaylee Cavanaugh. After all, Kaylee's no ordinary high-school junior. She's a banshee—she screams when someone dies.
But the next scream might be for Kaylee.
Yeah—it's a shock to her, too. So to distract herself, Kaylee's going to save every girl in school. Because that hot new teacher is really an incubus who feeds on the desire of unsuspecting students. The only girls immune to his lure are Kaylee and Sabine, her boyfriend's needy ex-girlfriend. Now the unlikely allies have to get rid of Mr. Beck…before he discovers they aren't quite human, either.
But Kaylee's borrowed lifeline is nearing its end. And those who care about her will do anything to save her life.
Anything.
But the next scream might be for Kaylee.
Yeah—it's a shock to her, too. So to distract herself, Kaylee's going to save every girl in school. Because that hot new teacher is really an incubus who feeds on the desire of unsuspecting students. The only girls immune to his lure are Kaylee and Sabine, her boyfriend's needy ex-girlfriend. Now the unlikely allies have to get rid of Mr. Beck…before he discovers they aren't quite human, either.
But Kaylee's borrowed lifeline is nearing its end. And those who care about her will do anything to save her life.
Anything.
My Review:
I’ve been pinning for this book since it came out last month, because I knew it would blow my mind. I just didn’t realize how much. To say that this book is amazing is not enough. The writing, the plot, the characters (good ones and evil ones alike), the freaking rollercoaster of emotions! It was breathtaking. All of it.
The story dives right into the plot, when Kaylee finds out she’s gonna die in six days. That’s just the beginning because in that time she has to 1) Find out wassup with the new teacher Mr.Beck, 2) Find out what/who she really wants before she dies, and 3) Try to make everyone safe before she leaves the world. Kaylee is such a noble character, wanting to use her last days of life helping others. She really is one of my favorite characters because of this.
Sadly, I can’t say I’m as happy with some other characters. Mainly Nash, but also Sabine. I don’t hate her, I just don’t get her. I don’t get why she has to be so cruel at times. And Nash, sweetie you might have stayed in my good graces only because Kaylee believed in you, but not anymore. So, I’m sorry Nash but you’re officially on my black list. That being said…Ladies get your Team Tod cheering outfits and start stretching, because you’re going to do cartwheels up and down your house. Seriously, the tension here was at an all time high with Kaylee finally paying attention to Tod’s beautiful swirling blue eyes.
That ending! *dies* I have to admit, for a moment I doubted you Rachel. When you have Kaylee dying, and things going to hell all around I was seriously doubting it could ever be fixed. And that moment! Those of you who’ve read this know what moment I’m talking about! I almost put the book down in that moment. But Rachel, you came through beautifully. I couldn’t have wished for more after an ending like that. But I do. Oh I do wish for more and it makes me cry tears of joy because this series isn’t over yet!! So technically I’m getting my wish!
Favorite Quotes:
“That’s because Tod never brings anything but death and bad advice,” I snapped, beyond caring that I was being undair—it wasn’t the reaper’s fault that my number was up.
“That’s not true.” Tod tried to grin, and I had to respect his effort to lighten the mood. “Sometimes I bring pizza.”
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[Sabine] “You don’t have any outstanding qualities, other than a gritty determination I can’t help but relate to.”
[Kaylee] “Meaning…?”
[Sabine] “Meaning, you tend to grow on people. Like some kind of persistent fungus.”
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“A field trip. You interested in doing something dangerous, and possibly illegal?”
“Does it involve underage girls, broken curfews and assorted fruit toppings?
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“You just say the word, and I’ll make the rest of the world go away. I’ll take you someplace safe, where no one else can reach us.”
I couldn’t see anything but his eyes, staring into mine. I couldn’t take a breath deep enough to satisfy the need for one. I kept waiting for him to laugh, or grin, or do something but break the moment stretching between us. And when he didn’t—when he let that moment swell into something raw, and fragile, and too real for me to think about, I…
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“There’s an us?”
“As far as I’m concerned…” He leaned forward, his mouth inches from mine, and my pulse spiked. “There’s nothing but us.”
