Story Behind The Book
One day while petting Wiggles, the lap cat, I wondered if there could be vampires that didn't do blood. The Markhems appeared in my mind. I realized that Cassy Mae belonged in my "There Be Demons" world because those demons suck human life force, aka energy when a scene popped into my head where Cassy slammed her coffee cup in front of Britt's nose and told her to stop staring at the demons.
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<div class="mb15 txtlarger drkgry"><strong>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</strong></div> <div class="gry txtsmall hlp"> </div> <div class="clearboth"> </div> <div class="mt4 ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <a class="txtlarge gl3 gr4 reviewTitle valignMiddle" href="http://www.amazon.com/review/RF7EVU4YF1LU1/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00IY9ZY9Q&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=283155&store=books"><strong>Noticing Jamilla</strong></a><span class="gry valignMiddle"> <span class="inlineblock txtsmall">March 23, 2014</span> </span></div> <div class="mt4 ath"><span class="gr10"><span class="txtsmall"><span class="gry">By</span> <a class="noTextDecoration" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2E1952HUEKG3Q/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp">BarbBookWorm</a></span> </span></div> <div class="txtsmall mt4 fvavp"><span class="inlineblock formatVariation"><span class="gr3 gry formatKey">Format:</span><span class="formatValue">Kindle Edition</span><span class="gl7 gr7 gry">|</span></span><span class="inlineblock avpOrVine"><span class="orange strong avp">Amazon Verified Purchase</span></span></div> <div class="mt9 reviewText"> <div class="drkgry">This book is not what I was expecting at all. Thinking back, I can't recall exactly what I WAS expecting anymore! I think what I actually got was so great that it overshadowed all other expectations.<br /> "Noticing Jamilla" was flawlessly written. The characters were very well developed and fleshed out for such a short story.<br /><br /> Cassy Mae goes to live with her GrammyJo after her mom dies. She doesn't believe in the "bad juju" her granny vehemently warns her about and actually thinks she is completely off her rocker.<br /><br /> Then, she notices Jamilla...</div> <div class="drkgry"> </div> <div class="drkgry"> <h2 class="description">Reviews</h2> <div><span class="subnote"><a href="http://www.smashwords.com/signup/login/review">Log-in to write a Review</a> <a href="http://www.smashwords.com/signup/login/review">Log-in to add a Video Review</a> </span></div> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;"><strong>Review by:</strong> <a href="http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/lilusayshello"> L. Collins </a> on March 09, 2014 : <img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><br /> An Intriguing Read!<br /><br /> "Noticing Jamilla: A Tale of Andor" is the kind of novel that sucks you into it within just a few pages, weaving a captivating tale of teen drama, magic juju, emotional upheaval and intrigue. M. K. Theodoratus takes the reader on an engaging ride, drawing you into the world of Cassy Mae and her move to Docket's Diggings and all of the weird, strange happenings that come with it.<br /><br /> The novel is well-written with a sharp, lush tone and vivid imagery that perfectly paints each scene with a fine tipped brush. The book uses strong dialogue and authentic characters to draw the plot along, adding layer after layer to the story and bringing this uniquely enjoyable tale to life. The author does a wonderful job of taking Cassy, Jamilla, GrammyJo and Lydia Markhem on a truly entertaining ride... adding in excitement, emotional drama, suspense, magic and the supernatural to create an exceptionally enjoyable read.<br /><br /> Overall, I had a great time reading this and would certainly recommend it to other readers. It was well-written, intriguing and well worth the read.<br /><span style="color:#888;">(review of free book)</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;"><strong>Review by:</strong> <a href="http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/anacristinarosa"> Ana Cristina </a> on March 06, 2014 : <img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><img alt="star" height="16" src="http://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" width="16" /><br /> I love fantasy books and this is fantasy at its best! The book was so interesting, I simply couldn't put it down and ended up reading it in one go. Different twists and turns are making it that much enjoyable. I really got tied to the characters and I have a quiet wish that the author will follow up with a sequel! 5 Stars<br /> </p> </div> </div>