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Beauty Never Dies Chronicles 1: Slumber Kindle Edition

by J.L. Weil (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Thousands of copies sold. Millions of pages read. Topped the Teen Dystopian charts for months.

There is no such thing as happily ever after.

Everything Charlotte Winston thought she knew has been thrown out the window. From the moment she opens her eyes, the world she remembered ceases to exist, and in its place is a post-apocalyptic realm filled with unimaginable dangers. And one very smoking hot guy who has an uncanny ability to make her blood sing, then boil in a blink of an eye.

Dash Darhk is everything her parents would hate. He’s six feet and two inches of dark temptation and a killer smile, that’s surely left a stream of broken hearts in his wake. But her parents are nowhere to be found. Charlotte is alone in this new world. Destroyed by a toxic mist, the land isn’t the only thing altered, but the inhabitants as well.

As Charlotte begins the hunt for her family, gifts she’s never fathom awake inside her. And with the gifts come problems. Enormous ones. Charlotte is running out of options and places to hide. If she can’t figure out who to trust—and fast—she will lose more than her heart.

This is the series you've been waiting for. Scroll up & click the buy button now to find out why readers all over the world have fallen in love with Slumber! For fans of Hunger Games, The 100, and Divergent.

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"Book hangover alert: Dash edition!" -Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"I have enjoyed J.L. Weil's books and was excited to read Slumber. I had read the blurb and was excited to see the Hunger Games and Divergent mentioned. This book definitely has the same feels, but with a paranormal twist." -Book Crazy Lady ★★★★★

"Such an awesome read!! I will admit I was not a fan of the hunger games (wait don't shoot!) HOWEVER I am a super fan of all of J.L. Weil's works." -Kayla O ★★★★★

"This is an amazing book. I was kept on my toes and holding my breath through it all. I was hoping for something with action and was not disappointed." -Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"I loved this book! Let me just start with that! It was a fun fast paced action adventure." -Dena4kids ★★★★★

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M4J8RU8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Magick Publishing, LLC; 1st edition (January 10, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7036 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages

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- #549 in Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy eBooks
- #894 in Teen & Young Adult Dystopian
- #2,495 in Dark Fantasy Horror

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J.L. Weil is a USA TODAY Bestselling author of teen & new adult paranormal romance, fantasy, and urban fantasy books about spunky, smart mouth girls who always wind up in dire situations. For every sassy girl, there is an equally mouthwatering, overprotective guy. She lives in Illinois with her family who put up with her Supernatural and Harry Potter fanatics. It's a problem.

You can visit her online at: www.jlweil.com or come hang out with her at J.L. Weil's Dark Divas on FB.

List of series in reading order:

RAVEN SERIES:

White Raven

Black Crow

Soul Symmetry

DIVISA SERIES:

Saving Angel

Losing Emma

Hunting Angel

Breaking Emma

Chasing Angel

Loving Angel

Redeeming Angel

DIVISA HUNTRESS:

Crown of Darkness

BEAUTY NEVER DIES:

Slumber

Entangled

Forsaken

LUMINESCENCE TRILOGY:

Luminescence

Amethyst Tears

Moondust

Darkmist

DRAGON DESCENDANTS:

Stealing Tranquility

Absorbing Poison

Taming Fire

Thawing Frost

NINE TAILS:

First Shift

Storm Shift

Flame Shift

Time Shift

Void Shift

Spirit Shift

SUPERNATURAL TASKFORCE ACADEMY:

Scorpion Blood

Mystique Blaze

Immortal Shift

HAVENWOOD FALLS HIGH:

Falling Deep

Ascending Darkness

UNEXPECTED KISS:

Pucker Up - The Monster Ball Anthology

STANDALONE:

Casting Dreams

Starbound

Ancient Tides

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Auburn

The good, the bad, the epilogue

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017

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The Good: Charlotte is kissed awake by the brooding Dash Darhk. In this futuristic world new animals, plants, and society has grown. How did this happen? A mist covered the earth causing everyone to basically fall asleep, those who were directly in the path of the mist could develop gifts. Asleep for a hundred years Charlotte wakes up with rainbow colored eyes and a need to find her family. Dash is a seeker who agrees, not happily, to helping her do just that. As they traverse the new land powers show up and trust is tested.
This book has quickly become one of my new favorites. While Charlotte starts out a bit of a whiner I will admit and Dash is kind of a stuck up jerk to her. The growing feelings are ignored, acted on, ignored so much you really don't know where they stand. Add to that the gifts that people have and Charlottes unique abilities gives you a compelling action packed read. My only problem is the new creatures and plants don't come with a guide. I need to know what they look like, a mix of two names of creatures really doesn't help me. The plot is fantastic, the world is imaginative and like no other dystopian world I had read about. Add to that the slow build of love. It makes for a read that will keep you up all night.

The Bad: the only bad I have is the world has so many different species and animals I feel like I need a dictionary to know what each thing is!

The epilogue: It has dystopian, romance, fighting, powers, good guys, bad guys, guys in between. Basically if you like any of that you will enjoy the world this book brings to life.

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Tonja Drecker

An original and refreshing take on Sleeping Beauty

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018

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This is a lovely mix of a Sleeping Beauty and a harsh, dystopian world, where beauty hides the deadliest threats.

Charlotte wakes to find herself in an entirely new world, and her memory of her life before she was placed in the long-term sleep is patchy at best. But when she awakes, she finds herself staring into the eyes of a man her mind can only categorize as a prince. At first, that is. As he yanks her to her feet and drags her along as they run for their lives, it quickly becomes clear that he is as deadly force to be reckoned with. Luckily, he does appear to have some form of a soul. Considering he is the only thing between her and mountains of danger surrounding them, she prays that glimpse of goodness in him is not just her imagination.

Although this is a bit of a twist on Sleeping Beauty, it is really just a bit. The tale quickly morphs into a dystopian adventure with all of the action, danger and tension that this genre should hold. The world is beautiful but fierce, and it's hard to determine who to trust and who not. Add the powerful, evil corporation and the addition of twisted DNA and the new super powers it brings, and this is a jump into excitement pure. There's always something going on, always an unexpected threat around the corner and tons of mysteries begging to be solved.

The world is tangible, alluring and a joy to dive into. The lush plant life with all of its diversity and deadliness excites imagination's heart. Charlotte is thrust into this world, coming from a upper-class family where she spent time cheerleading and at the mall before. She's got that spoiled snippiness, but more too, which helps her to evolve into a character to cheer for. The biggest fault with her character is her instant and constant obsession with the hero. Although the romance is extremely well balanced—tons of push and pull, and never clear cut—her own thoughts hang on the 'hot' guy all of the time. It grows tiresome and ridiculous, especially considering she was up against a very threatening, unknown life and environment. But outside of this, the characters are well done and a joy to follow as they struggle for survival.

There are tons of layers, many which remain unexplored, and I assume will be answered in the rest of the series. The twists and turns are unexpected and add all sorts of possible paths for the future of the series. Even along the character lines, there are several sub-characters touched upon—never very deep—but just enough to draw in and increase the desire to learn more.

Summed up, this is the exciting beginning to a sure-to-be interesting series packed full of action, adventure, romance, imagination and tons of science fiction elements. In other words, despite some problems, it's a treat to read.

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Jackie B

This was a fantastic read.

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017

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OMG, what a spectacular book, I'm dying for the next in the series now! 7 months is so far away too! The author, JL Weil, did a fantastic job on this, it pulled me right in & kept my interest! The pace is fast & furious- keeping me on the edge of my seat, the world building excellent in my opinion, the H/h characters (Dash & Charlotte) are very likable as well as being able to relate to their situations, they have you wishing they can get a HEA! The hidden secrets behind Dash are enough to drive you crazy with speculation of what they all are. Each tidbit given as the story progresses is such a tease! The relationship between Dash & Charlotte seems to develop really fast, but considering the events going on, it's not surprising. I normally object to romance happening "instantly", but given that she's "17" & he keeps saving her life one event after another, it's easy to see that love develop so quickly.

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Debbie Cooper

Prince Dark, Prince Trouble, Dash I'll take them all !!

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017

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This was my first book by this author and I can tell you I'll be reading her other works as well. It was such an exciting read, I finished it in one sitting.
No slumber here !! Wide awake and action packed from the beginning to the end. Dash had no idea what he was getting himself into when he kissed Charlotte yet he was drawn to her. Together, with her insistence, they embark on a journey to find their loved ones after a mist had put everyone in the country into a slumber for many, many years. After awakening the Institute wants to use those with special powers to do their bidding. Dash had been awake for some time and knows the ropes of this new world, but Charlotte is seeing it all for the first time. I felt as if I was right there with them. There are so many aspects of this story, twists and turns, love, heartache, and betrayal that you'll be pulled right into this world and want to help them and then you'll find yourself not wanting to leave. I can't wait until the next book comes out !! I think Charlotte is going to become strong and someone to recon with.

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Emma

Love!

Reviewed in Germany on July 20, 2017

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I was really suprised by this book! I went in knowing notihng and it blew my mind!
Charlotte waking up in a world she once knew but has totally changed was a great beginning to this story, she is so easy to relate to like more of J.L Weil's characters, she is that mix of girly and snarky and I found myself laughing at her inner monologe.

Dash was a great contrast to Charlotte being all hard edges and badass, and I loved there journey to try and find her family. Especailly how much he taught her and how much we watched her grow throughout all of the stuff she had to go through.
I love the note to sleeping beauty but that magical aspect makes it so much cooler! Especially as its set in our world but our world when it has gone back to such a basic stage.

Really canät wait for the next one and OMG this cover is so gorgeous!

J. Hoffman

First book in trilogy! A Must read! YA dystopian book

Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2017

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My thoughts was beep....and what the at the same time. This book had twists and turns on it. Slumber: Beauty Never Dies Chronicles by J.L. Weil is a dystopian YA novel with romance, danger and a touch of fantasy. The two main characters, Dash and Charolette are introduce very well and both had personalities that clash together.

She brought loveable characters within this book world and the world building was great, we still have the mystery about the mist; why was it created, who created it and why? I can't wait for the next book in this series/trilogy[?] since we only know it has three books right from his blog site.

More to come when thoughts are not fully twisted together. I was given this book by the author for a honest review. I read the format of ebook and not the paperback.

Aim Braund

Completely unique

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2017

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This has to be one of the best books I have ever read. I loved the twists of the mondern aged humans thrust into a future that almost seems like a past. This book entranced me from the very beginning. I can't wait for book two to come out. Let the waiting game begin <3

Carolyn Flint

Fantastic, Intriguing and exciting

Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2017

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Simply cannot wait for the second book, hope it's not too far away. This world is absolutely like nothing I've read before. I want more Dash!

Marguerite Gibson

A Fun Fairytale/ Dystopia Mash-up

Reviewed in Australia on January 17, 2017

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3 Stars.

Slumber was a fun, fascinating read which kept me enthralled from the beginning with lots of intense action, mystery, drama, romance and general fun times. That being said, I did have some issues with aspects of the book, which I'll discuss below.

Slumber is a fairy tale retelling of Sleeping Beauty mashed with dystopia, and to be perfectly frank - I loved it. The premise of this book was great, and I liked how the author wove the fairy tale aspects of the story through the wider dystopia elements. The world-building in this book was intriguing, well developed and I enjoyed reading about it. Of course, a map would have helped, because, I like maps in fantasy/dystopia worlds, but that is really nothing to complain about. I was happy with the level of information revealed about the toxic mist that killed, knocked-out or mutated the world a century before this story commences (2116, if I'm correct), but I did have one niggling question - if the mist was killing people, how were they put into the frozen sleep in the holding cells? Perhaps there was an explanation and I completely missed it, but I have a feeling this is something that is going to be revealed in the next book. Everything is dangerous in the new, future world, and it was just well thought out and presented.

Now, to the characters. Slumber revolves primarily around the two MC's - Charlotte (aka, Sleeping Beauty character) and Dash (aka, the Prince character... sort of). First to Charlotte, who we spend the bulk of the book with - I understood how Charlotte felt, suddenly waking up in a world that was so far removed from all that she had ever know, but when Dash told her that everything could kill her (and she had a few experiences of the world almost killing her), why did she smell that flower? Huh? That was one of a few cases in which I didn't understand her motive. Also, I get that she felt Dash was smoking hot, but spending 99% of your though power on thinking how hot he is and how you want to kiss him etc. etc. without much consideration for the dangerous and troubling situation she was in, I couldn't related. I'd be a little more than upset at first if I woke up in a post-apocalyptic world with everything out to kill me and most of the people hostile, my first thought wouldn't be 'Huh, this guy is hot, let's make out right now, screw that the world has fallen down around me.' I'd be more where am I? How did I get here? How can I find my family/friends now? I can't touch anything/glance at anything sideways, it'll kill me! How can I manage to survive for more than five nanoseconds? And so on, survival thoughts. As stuff settled down, yeah, of course you might start thinking 'This guy is hot' but talking about it all the time had me rolling my eyes in places.

Dash was an interesting character and suitably naughty, brooding and mysterious to fulfil his role as the 'bad boy' love interest. His protective streak was cute to read, and whilst he is a jerk a lot of the time, it also translates that he's a nice guy beneath it all.

The other characters are touched on briefly, but I actually didn't mind not finding out much else about them - Charlotte and Dash carry the story very well by themselves.

The romance, for all my complaints of Charlotte thinking about Dash All. The. Time. Is well developed and progresses at a good pace - not too fast, not too slow. Not quite my favourite of all romances - the gorgeous slow-burn, but it hits a good middle ground in this book between slow-burn and insta-love.

Slumber has a packed plot of action, action, action, and I enjoyed reading about the powers some people got from mutations caused by the mysterious mist of 100 years before and the struggles people had in surviving, finding loved ones and dealing with the fact that the majority of the population was still in the frozen sleep.

So, all in all, I would recommend Slumber if you are looking for a fun, fast-paced fairy tale dystopia mash-up, that features cool powers, action fight scenes, steamy romance and a fascinating mystery.

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