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Element Preservers #2
Runaway
Surprised by Adrian's sudden disappearance, Ria is determined to find him, even if that means she has to trust her brother and go to her father's party. However, soon she realizes that her father, as the president of the newly-founded Element Preservers Organization, plays a big role in the future of not only magic disease carriers, but also everyone with an element. As the secrets surrounding the magic disease and elements are revealed, Ria doesn't know who she can trust. But when an ex-lover turns into an enemy and a tragic accident changes everything, it’s impossible to just run away.
The second book in the Element Preservers series.
The second book in the Element Preservers series.
284 pages, ebook
First published August 17, 2012
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Alycia Linwood
28Ìýbooks421ÌýfollowersI'm the author of the Element Preservers series, Human, the Tainted Elements series, the Deadly Destiny series, and the Elemental Earths series. I'm a big fan of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, dystopian and young adult fiction. Writing is my biggest passion, closely followed by reading and listening to music.
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August 18, 2012
Adrian was gone when Ria showed up at his room to give him the good news about staying with him for the summer holidays, she can tell something was wrong and her and Paula and Michael leave the school to find out what happened to him and she can't talk to anyone about it because she thinks her parents and Alan, Adrian's guardian are behind everything that has happen.
With her brother's help she tries to uncover the plans her dad has for the disease carriers because she knows he's lying to the press about the things he is really working on, she knows he hates them and that he was after Adrian together so they can experiment on him once the realized he possesses a sub-element.
She gets a job for Paula and herself so they can find information about their different projects and try to get as much as they can on Disease Carriers so they can keep looking for the cure that will help people like Adrian and Ria.
They will get into a lot of trouble and will have to escape and hide from their own family.
I loved this book and the fact that Ria and Adrian were able to spend more time together, I hope thing get better for the and more serious for those two in the next book, I can't wait to read more.
Thank you Alycia.
March 19, 2013
Unfortunately, the grammatical errors continue, but the story is still interesting...book 1 ends with Adrian disappearing after hearing Ria, Michael, and Paula making plans for the summer. Ria quickly learns that her brother Oliver has Adrian because he has big plans for Ria. Ria also learns that Alan, Adrian's guardian has been working with her father whose goal was to test Adrian to drive him to reveal he has an element or push him to kill for one.
In addition, Michael learns that Ria and Adrian have been together more than once, even though Adrian is known to only sleep with a girl once before walking away from her. This is the last straw for Michael. The timing could not be worse since they are supposed to attend her father's party as a couple. However, Michael being the nice guy that he is, he continues to help Ria and Paula because he believes they need to do something to change what is happening with disease carriers.
At some point, Adrian is re-united with Ria, but is captured by her father and tortured. He also learns about Alan's betrayal at this time. In the meantime, Ria accidentally acquires another element and learns that this can be done if the timing is perfect. In her case, a car accident that resulted in the death of a woman, who was an air element, allowed Ria to claim her element while Ria was touching her at the time of death. This turns out to be a good thing since she will need 3 elements to free Adrian. Although successful, they both nearly die and in the process learn that they can temporarily exchange elements. While in hiding, they learn that Oliver has big plans and wants them to join his group. All go, but Ria because she just doesn't trust her brother.
Now, you start to like Ria better in this book. She still has a lot of growing up to do, but she does start to take more of an interest in other things. However, she is still selfish and self-absorbed so the changes do not happen quickly or dramatically where you think that it is impossible. Even her feelings for Adrian are complicated. I still don't think this series is for everyone, but I still picked up book 3 to continue the saga.
In addition, Michael learns that Ria and Adrian have been together more than once, even though Adrian is known to only sleep with a girl once before walking away from her. This is the last straw for Michael. The timing could not be worse since they are supposed to attend her father's party as a couple. However, Michael being the nice guy that he is, he continues to help Ria and Paula because he believes they need to do something to change what is happening with disease carriers.
At some point, Adrian is re-united with Ria, but is captured by her father and tortured. He also learns about Alan's betrayal at this time. In the meantime, Ria accidentally acquires another element and learns that this can be done if the timing is perfect. In her case, a car accident that resulted in the death of a woman, who was an air element, allowed Ria to claim her element while Ria was touching her at the time of death. This turns out to be a good thing since she will need 3 elements to free Adrian. Although successful, they both nearly die and in the process learn that they can temporarily exchange elements. While in hiding, they learn that Oliver has big plans and wants them to join his group. All go, but Ria because she just doesn't trust her brother.
Now, you start to like Ria better in this book. She still has a lot of growing up to do, but she does start to take more of an interest in other things. However, she is still selfish and self-absorbed so the changes do not happen quickly or dramatically where you think that it is impossible. Even her feelings for Adrian are complicated. I still don't think this series is for everyone, but I still picked up book 3 to continue the saga.
February 26, 2014
Cuando leà el final del primer libro de esta saga fue como: "Oh, bueno, no estuvo tan mal pero pudo ser mejor." Me pareció un mundo original con eso de los elementos y como controlarlos.
Pero este libro, por Dios, fue tedioso a más no poder.
Parece que ninguno de los personajes perdÃa la oportunidad de explicar todo sobre la enfermedad mágica, sus causas, como se contraÃa y demás. En cada capÃtulo se repetÃa lo mismo y lo mismo y creo que no descubrieron nada de lo que querÃan, siguen conociendo lo mismo que ya se sabÃa desde el primer libro.
Ria, que protagonista tan odiosa. HabÃa veces en que no soportaba su actitud, y eso arruinara la imagen de su padre, siempre preocupada por ella misma y parece que él único que realmente le importaba un poco era Adrian.
Al único personaje que no odié fue a Paula (aunque también repetÃa todo lo que conocÃa sobre la enfermedad cada vez que hablaba) y Adrian, que a pesar de lo que le habÃan hecho en los laboratorios, aún quiere ayudar a encontrar la cura.
No sé si será bueno leer el siguiente libro si se va a repetir lo mismo que ya conocemos.
Pero este libro, por Dios, fue tedioso a más no poder.
Parece que ninguno de los personajes perdÃa la oportunidad de explicar todo sobre la enfermedad mágica, sus causas, como se contraÃa y demás. En cada capÃtulo se repetÃa lo mismo y lo mismo y creo que no descubrieron nada de lo que querÃan, siguen conociendo lo mismo que ya se sabÃa desde el primer libro.
Ria, que protagonista tan odiosa. HabÃa veces en que no soportaba su actitud, y eso arruinara la imagen de su padre, siempre preocupada por ella misma y parece que él único que realmente le importaba un poco era Adrian.
Al único personaje que no odié fue a Paula (aunque también repetÃa todo lo que conocÃa sobre la enfermedad cada vez que hablaba) y Adrian, que a pesar de lo que le habÃan hecho en los laboratorios, aún quiere ayudar a encontrar la cura.
No sé si será bueno leer el siguiente libro si se va a repetir lo mismo que ya conocemos.
December 3, 2012
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April 11, 2018
Enjoying this series
Enjoying this series. Great author. She knows how to keep you interested. Great charts. Could not put this book down ready for the next one Divided
Enjoying this series. Great author. She knows how to keep you interested. Great charts. Could not put this book down ready for the next one Divided
June 14, 2020
Awesome
I really enjoyed Ria's story. The change in Aiden is great. I am going to start book 2 now and can't wait to see where it leads us in this adventure
I really enjoyed Ria's story. The change in Aiden is great. I am going to start book 2 now and can't wait to see where it leads us in this adventure
November 5, 2014
And then the book was finished - lol. I started with that because the story line kept me entertained so much that before I knew it I had arrived at the last page.
This is the second book in the series about the life of a girl where everyone is normally born to the magick of having an element (fire, water, wind, earth). What happens to those born with none? I won't drop any spoilers here, you will have to read it for yourself.
I can definitely see this as making a good series for tv, especially to the reactions of the fellow students, parents etc. etc. Throw in romance, drama and action and you have the audience entertained.
I definitely will be getting the next in this series.
Well done Alycia!
This is the second book in the series about the life of a girl where everyone is normally born to the magick of having an element (fire, water, wind, earth). What happens to those born with none? I won't drop any spoilers here, you will have to read it for yourself.
I can definitely see this as making a good series for tv, especially to the reactions of the fellow students, parents etc. etc. Throw in romance, drama and action and you have the audience entertained.
I definitely will be getting the next in this series.
Well done Alycia!
June 13, 2014
This books takes off after Adrian disappears, Ria does everything she can to find him.
Their relationship is confusing after 2 books you still don't know where they stand.
Michael and Paula continue to support Ria. Oliver is also playing a big part in the book. Michael needs to grow some balls I wanted to bitch slap some sense in him. He's so nice I don't like him.
The family dynamics are disturbing.
Their relationship is confusing after 2 books you still don't know where they stand.
Michael and Paula continue to support Ria. Oliver is also playing a big part in the book. Michael needs to grow some balls I wanted to bitch slap some sense in him. He's so nice I don't like him.
The family dynamics are disturbing.
June 10, 2013
This book is the second book in the element preservers series. Adrian disappears and Ria is more than determined to find him. She finds out that her father, plays a huge role I the decision of future magic disease carriers and people with an element. Ria doesn't know who to trust. She just wants t runaway.
I liked this book. It wasn't my favorite but it was good to read. I liked the first one better. This book has mystery, trust, friendships, and more.
I liked this book. It wasn't my favorite but it was good to read. I liked the first one better. This book has mystery, trust, friendships, and more.
July 10, 2013
I loved this book and the fact that Ria and Adrian were able to spend more time together, I hope thing get better for the and more serious for those two in the next book, I can't wait to read more.
Thank you Alycia.
Thank you Alycia.
January 7, 2014
I just read all the book and I found it amazing too, just as the first one and now I can't wait to read the other one because now I know that Alycia's books are really great.. Congratulations to the author who writes such wonderful books.
February 9, 2015
Ria is one very confusing MC. At times, she is very shallow and self-absorbed. Other times, she is smart, fierce, and a little intimidating. It makes her very difficult to relate to and like. The storyline is totally awesome though. If you can overlook Ria, it is a very entertaining read.
May 26, 2014
Me encantoooooooo, no tengo mas que decir.
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April 24, 2014Goo
April 26, 2014
Best book of April! Definitely! Loved it :D
January 21, 2015
Loved it, i'd say better then book 1, story is really getting interesting. there's more to the brother then meets the eye and the author has done well with the mystery around the brother.
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August 17, 2016quiero leerlo ya
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May 3, 2013I love this
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