Tara Thompson cannot be injured. Since the night her parents died in a tragic accident, she hasn’t felt pain of any kind, not so much as a papercut. And she has no idea why. Though her body healed quickly, her heart and soul took its time. Luckily, a loving foster mom and an unwanted best friend stepped in to speed up the process. Despite Tara’s best efforts, her new BFF, Shelly Smith, just … wouldn’t go away. By their senior year, the girls were thick as thieves and would probably become thieves if Shelly had anything to say about their future.
Thankfully, fate intervenes in the form of a high school recruiter, Elias Creed, who works for a mysterious geological testing company. Cue the dreamy music and soft lighting as he walks in slow motion toward her. Then Elias opens his mouth and Tara laments the fact that the first guy she’s ever been seriously attracted to…is a complete and utter butthead. Still, she can’t seem to shake him, and she and Shelly are both intrigued by the company he works for. Little do they know it’s not a company at all. It’s an academy for those gifted with elemental powers and she’s already been enrolled.
And Elias isn’t Tara’s only suitor. The hottest guy in school–Tucker Adams–has been asking Tara out for the past three years and each time she’s shot him down. Now, he’s finally broken down her walls. But when Elias and Tucker both warn Tara the other is dangerous, she doesn’t know who to believe. When the truth is finally revealed, Tara finds out both men know more about her past than she does, including what caused the accident that took her parents’ lives.
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Tara is an orphan and has been placed in a foster home. She meets Shelly her first day in her new home and they become reluctant friends over time. Tara is quiet, she doesn’t date, she’s not interested in the guys around her and she has one close friend. Shelly is very talkative and at times annoying, she has a creative way of saying things without saying bad or unsavory words. Tara meets Elias and her whole world changes. She is drawn to Elias and he is drawn to her. One of the boys from her school starts getting friendly with her and asking her out but something about Tucker just puts Tara off. There are some freak storms out of no where, as well as earth quakes but Tara has no idea what is going on. Tucker while at the prom as friends with Tara and Shelly decides to tell Tara about Elias and the world of magic. There is fear, terror, anger, deceit, lies, lust, friendship, love and acceptance in this story. This is the first book I have read written by Quinn Loftis and I received the book as a gift. I can honestly say this is not a book I would have picked up on my own. I would have missed out on this wonderful story with amazing character’s. Shelly was annoying but she reminds me of a couple people in my life which made her refreshing. The chemistry between Elias and Tara is off the charts without being risqué. I love this book and will read it again, it was that good.
It was okay, but not compelling enough to care what happens to the characters next . Didn’t grab me. And I really didn’t like the sidekick character. Too much of the same thing over and over.
I love Reading Quinn Loftis, she will take you on a Rollercoaster ride and draw you in. Fun, smart-mouthed characters and impossible situation will lead you on a merry chase.
Good read
This book drew me in from the very beginning.
It was too wordy. The story was decent just kind of kept dragging on. I am sorry but I do not think I will continue this series
Great new series! Highly recommended!
Fan-freakin-tasitc!!!
I absolutely loved this book. What a terrific way to start the series. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
VIVID NEW WORLD!
In this first installment of a brand new series, author Quinn Loftis introduces us to a new world with vivid imagery and richly developing characters. Remaining true to her quirky style, Loftis has created fresh female faces who are hilariously snarky and strong protagonists, and allowed us to feel overwhelmingly powerful bonds of love and reluctant friendships. Perfectly blended with magic and nature, Bound By Earth has promise to be an epic series, and I cannot wait to discover what lies ahead!
If you have not read a book by Quinn Loftis you are missing out. She is one of my favorite authors to read. However, I will warn you that if you do read her books, make sure you are not eating or drinking anything and have tissues on hand.
With that said, Quinn Loftis, this is going to be another epic series. You will enjoy every word you read. You will fall in love with the characters. You will meet Tara Thompson who has been dealt a tragic hand. Then you meet Shelly who is funny and sassy and decides she is going to be Tara best friend. These two are complete opposites but they work great. Then Elias Creed steps in the picture and then the world tilts and everything goes wacky but not all in a bad way. However, there is Tucker who has been trying to get Tara to go on a date with him. Now the question is why? What is this pull with Elias? What is the feeling she is getting when around Tucker? She knows something is off and is trying to gets answers but who should she be getting them from? This book is deep with emotions and everything else. There is even a level of mystery as well. Once I started reading this book, I was drawn into the small town of Buffalo, Kentucky. The ending had my mind blown! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. This is a must read book.
Bound by Earth is book one in a new Series by Quinn Loftis. The story is full of emotions, laughter, and suspense. Quinn wrote in a way that makes you feel what the characters are going through. It will have you laughing throughout the story and leave you asking for more. Can’t wait to read the next book.