Brea Nicole Bond

Brea Nicole Bond is a Southern ex-patriot and the author of the young adult fantasy series Flicker Blue, which chronicles the adventures of an average teenage girl from Georgia who finds herself tossed into a torrent of supernatural circumstances. Brea also penned the new adult dark romance Reaper, a modern-day retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth. Currently, she is preparing to publish the eighth installment of Flicker Blue and drafting a contemporary fantasy novel set in New Orleans. Writing has been Brea’s lifelong passion, paralleled only by her love of reading—especially literary and genre fantasy and science fiction. When not absorbed in the written word, she also enjoys camping, crochet, and dancing with wild abandon in the kitchen.

She resides in San Diego, California with her husband, two kooky daughters, and a houseful of pets named after book characters.

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• Under The Blue, The Blue Series Volume 1 on March 09, 2012
  
  "Under the Blue" is an original and imaginative take on the classic theme of man's role in the celestial struggle of good vs evil. The author's twist on demons and angels falls somewhere between Dante and Dogma--dark, witty, sometimes comical, and always highly visual--cleverly juxtaposed with the story of two teenaged brothers living in Southern California. Like too many self-published works, this novel is in need of a good editor for proofing and pacing issues, but the story is well worth the read and picks up nicely in the second half. The characterizations of the polar opposite but deeply bonded brothers is especially strong; their strange relationship is surprisingly believable and a refreshing break from the paranormal teen romances that have inundated the contemporary fantasy genre. In all, "Under the Blue" is a dark and delightful debut novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating its sequel.
  
• Dark Angel's Ward on May 29, 2012
  
  Dark Angel's Ward is the rare novel that begs for both prequel and sequel treatment. From the first chapter, the reader is plunged into the midst of an ongoing paranormal conflict. The effect is an exciting immersion into the dark and gorgeous world of Shay's angels and demons, but it's also somewhat dizzying in the early pages of the book (don't worry--all confusion is resolved as the story unfolds!). Strange, as well, is the author's take on the paranormal romance genre; rather than walk the line between fantasy and erotica, Shay vascilates wholly between the two, and the resulting story is much steamier than standard fantasy fare. The supporting characters are a bit two-dimensional, but the protagonist couple have enough chemistry to keep the reader engaged and wanting more. Dark Angel's Ward would make an excellent foundation for a successful series.
  
• Gravitate on Aug. 02, 2012
  
  The author isn't shy about marketing "Gravitate" as "the British Twilight." While fans of the Twilight series certainly won't be disappointed by Duchemin's novel, this description falls short. The similarities don't carry much further than a shared genre and a pining protagonist. Duchemin's heroine Claudia, though also a heartbroken teenager, is the strength of the story. Despite the paranormal forces at work around her, she deals with truly tragic circumstances in a surprisingly believable manner that will strike a resonant chord with readers who have suffered loss. Marty, the male half of the leading couple, is profoundly more vulnerable and accessible than Meyer's Edward--this renders him less enigmatic, but no less attractive. Together, these characters make for a star-crossed duo with enough chemistry to keep the pages turning long past bedtime. "Gravitate" is thoughtfully written, well edited, and thoroughly readable--a rare gem of an indie novel. If you're a Twilight fan--yes, you will like it; if you aren't--don't hesitate. You'll love it, too.
  
• Beyond The Blue, The Blue Series Volume 2, Part 1 on Aug. 09, 2012
  
  At the end of the first volume of The Blue Series, Josephine Dillon promised readers a closer look at Hell; the author's take on the Underworld, however, defies all preconceived notions of fire and brimstone. In the first half of "Beyond the Blue," the second lengthy installment of the series, Hell is occupied by all manner of fantasy creatures (many of them strongly reminiscent of Tolkein or Jordan), witches, vampires, flesh-eating zombies...even a Kung Fu master! And who better to face them all than witty punk hero David Smith? With his usual charisma and dark charm, David scraps his way through the levels of Hell, always with the Dark Lord at his heels. Meanwhile, angelic Dillon Smith remains on earth, still grappling with the sudden death of his beloved older brother. To make matters worse, his soul is now also desired by the Dark Lord. Somehow, Dillon's experiences navigating the halls of high school and the host of demonic forces that plague him there are every bit as harrowing as his brother's parallel journey through Hell. The imagination behind this novel is astounding; Josephine Dillon transitions from one nightmare to the next at a dizzying pace, often with graphic, skin-crawling detail and ALWAYS with a strong sense of humor and a quick wit. One word of warning to readers, though: do not attempt to read this book without first tackling Volume 1 "Under the Blue," as the author offers little in the way of back story. Instead, "Beyond the Blue" begins as a direct continuation of the story, albeit with an increased pace and a new tilt toward epic-style fantasy. That caution aside, prepare to become absorbed in the visual feast of The Blue Series!
  
• Ember on Nov. 01, 2012
  
  4.5/5 stars...could be a solid 5 if not for frequent and often distracting typos. Aside from requiring a copy editor, "Ember" is an engrossing story with a diverse and colorful ensemble of characters. Only the "bad guys" seem one-sided and overly simplistic, though the author hints at more dimension in the subsequent novels of this series. She also does a fabulous job in slowly revealing details about the fantasy setting and its history--without losing touch with the present problems of the trio of lead characters, who read more like modern-day teenagers than those of typical high fantasy. The effect is a quick-paced, witty, and very entertaining novel. I look forward to following the rest of the series!