Carole Rummage

Author: Carole Rummage
Published by: Cedar Fort, Inc
Age Recommended: 12 - YA
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Book Blog For: GMTA
Rating: 4

Review:

"Refuge" by Carole Rummage was a sweet teen-YA fantasy (with red wolves and bears)romance novel. Even though I found "Refuge" somewhat predictable it was still a good novel to read. We find Laney Lowell has lost both of her parents due to a car accident...she moves from Salt Lake City, Utah to Columbia, North Carolina while grieving to live with her Aunt and Uncle. One day while Laney is running in the forest called 'Refuge'...due to the fact that the town is trying to save the 'red lves' from becoming extinct, she meets Gabe Randall who is artist. He was in this 'refuge' trying to get some inspiration for this next art exhibit. Gabe saves Lany from a bear and the story takes off from there saying you must pick up "Refuge" to see just what all it is about. What is it about the disease that Gabe and his brother had? Would this turn away Lany? What all do Lany and Gabe have in common? All of these questions will be answered and more will be revealed as you read through this good novel. All and all this was a cute romance with a whole lots of twist and turns that will keep you intruiged wanting to know who, what, why and the how of it all. In the end the secrets will be uncovered. I saw that this author covers good values, has easy to relate to characters and describes a beautiful setting with some romance for the young readers. There is even a small area of religion exposed. The author also added questions at the end of the her novel for discussions....which is good for a school or book clubs.

I would recommend "Refuge" to any teen 12 + - YA who wants to read about a little romance in with some fantasy in the mix.… (altro)

4 STARS

I looked at some of the early reviews before I started reading Refuge. I agree with some of them about somethings. Yes I guessed
at somethings that were going to happen. Yes the big mystery part was not really a mystery. But others I totally disagree!
I never saw it billed as a mystery. I would say it is more a romance character YA driven story. I connected with the characters a little too much. I cried in too many places. I like Laney.
she has gone through so much all at once. I like her Aunt & Uncle. Her Aunt took more time for me too warm up to her.
Most relationships build over time some quicker than others.

I don't know if I would go back to the Refuge like Laney does after her first experience there. The Refuge is a animal refuge area they have red wolves and bears. Her first time there Laney is rescued by Gabe. Gabe is newer to the area too. He is a artist and paints animals. His paintings already hang in some galleries. Gabe also has some work that is commissioned.

Gabe spends a lot of time painting the wild life at the Refuge. Gabe keeps secrets about himself. Laney & Gabe have a lot in common and talk to each other since they first met.

Matthew is a collage student. He wants to be a Doctor someday and make a lot of money. Matthew's mom is Laney's Aunt Helen best friend. She is always encouraging Laney to go out with Matthew more. Inviting him over to meet Laney.

This is a sweet story. Has some good lessons. I hated to put the book down to go answer the door or phone. I look forward to reading more from Carole Rummage in the future.

I was given this ebook and asked to give honest review of it when I finshed by Netgalley.

Published November 13th 2012 by Cedar Fort Inc Sweetwater Imprint 240 pages ISBN:1462110363… (altro)

I enjuyed this book. The author creates captivating characters you genuinely enjoy getting to know,each with their own twists and inner turmoil and passions. I was slightly disappointed in how quickly the relationship was formed (almost immediately) - it seemed a little unrealistic. I realize that the author was trying to create a can't live without each other bond, and wanted it clear that this happened instantly but I felt it left a little to be desired in that we don't really have much going on throughout the middle of the book... really you just want to keep reading so that you can find out what it is that makes Gabe different and afraid to be with Laney. That being said, I really did enjoy the story and would read a sequel to find out how the characters continue to develop. I would especially enjoy reading about the two of them going to school and dealing with the kids of the city.

I received a net galley early release copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)