Today, reading is an inexpensive way to travel without ever leaving the comforts and coolness of home.  Paranormal tween fiction offers readers the ability to imagine living in a world where virtually anything is possible.  Join first time author Angie L Reed on an exciting journey into a fantasy world complete with half-human half-vampire hybrids and the humans who can’t seem to get enough of them--no matter how terrifying they are.   When Emily Reed leaves Dallas, Texas, for the safety of Beckley, West Virginia, she never imagines falling for a hybrid--let alone two.  Which twin brother does Emily choose and at what price?  How much are you willing to pay for love?  Team Max or Team Julian?  Which team are you on!  Send your comments now. Synopsis In an attempt to escape the painful memory of her young sister Rose’s untimely and mysterious death, Emily and her altered family flee Dallas, Texas for the safety of small-town Beckley, West Virginia. Shortly after arriving, Emily falls for a handsome young man named Maxwell Snow. He’s perfect. Or so Emily thinks. And then the nightmares begin. Why is Rose haunting Emily inside her dreams? What is Rose trying to tell her? Perhaps Julian, Maxwell’s estranged twin holds the answers. Prepare as a "new" generation of vampires is discovered. These vampires could be friends, neighbors, or even family. Reed’s first in a mesmerizing series is guaranteed to leave the readers glued to their seats, unable to put the book down until the very last page; and totally unprepared for Hybrid’s captivating disclosures and shocking ending . . .  Hybrid’s awesome review from Flamingnet.com!  Order your copy today at amazon.com.
Flamingnet rating (0 - 10 scale) 8  Young Adult Books Reviewed By Young Adult Reviewers Your source for reviews and recommendations on past, present, and future preteen, teen, and young adult books.   Flamingnet Student Book Reviewer  (LSim) Emily thought the drama in her life was finally over. After her sister’s mysterious murder, Emily and her family left Dallas, Texas, for a new start in the rural town of Beckley, West Virginia. Everything seemed perfect. She was popular in school, doing well in her classes and even got a cute new boyfriend named Maxwell Snow. But just as everything seems to be going smoothly, a new boy named Julian arrives at school. Dark and wild, Julian seems to be the complete opposite of her perfect boyfriend, Max. But for some reason, Emily can’t stop thinking about this peculiar new boy who haunts her dreams. Who is he and why is she mysteriously drawn to him? Will she finally find some answers to her sister’s murder? Get ready to learn about a completely "new" version of vampires. Suddenly, Emily’s life seems to have a lot more drama, and it has only begun. I really enjoyed reading Angie Reed’s novel, Hybrid. I am a huge fan of vampire books and this one did not disappoint. The plot was fun and entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat. Also, I loved how every chapter opened with a quotation from a "famous" vampire. It was a suspenseful read and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! My only concerns where that the dialogue at times sounded forced and fake and a little immature for a young adult novel. The dialogue didn’t seem real or genuine. Also, I think that the character development of the main character, Emily, could have been a little more extensive. After reading the novel, I didn’t have a good grasp of her personality, and I think that more details would have been nice. Also, I thought it was a little weird that there was basically no mention of vampires until the very end of the novel. I do believe, however, that fans of Twilight will enjoy this new series and find themselves cheering for two new teams: Team Max and Team Julian. Who will Emily choose? Read to find out! Good News everybody!  Just found out Hybrid’s video is a hit!  Check it out!   Your video ’Angie L. Reed’s Hybrid Trailer’ is a hit with the Metacafe Review Panel and is now live on Metacafe. Thanks for sharing! Click here to go to your video. Your current VideoRank™ is 3.21. The higher your video’s rank, the more exposure it will get on Metacafe, so be sure to share you video with your friends!