The Unsacred Gift Blog Tour and Giveaway

Have you ever had a dream that came to life? How about losing the one you love and not being able to save them? What about a gift that you were cursed with? Well image having all three like Sicily "Sissy" Monroe.

"Some might say what I have is a gift. I say, I want to return it." Sissy declares.

Sicily "Sissy" Monroe has all the qualities of a perfect young lady. She is almost where she wants to be in life. But lying deep in the pupil of her eyes hold something that she cannot get rid of which interferes with her plans. She fights everyday with no one but herself. After having her first vision at age six of her sister's (Misty) disappearance and the dreams of failing to save her, Sissy wants no part in another person's fate. For years Sissy tried hard to avoid contact with people because she feared foreseeing their death. In keeping with this, she tries to stay away from her family. Little did Sissy know she could not run from her past, or her gift. She hopes someone will put her out of her misery, but she will soon discover that her visions and dreams were just a mere image of herself.

Guest Post With C. S. Dorsey

My Take on The Unsacred Gift

When I wrote The Unsacred Gift I had to do a little research. My research was mainly on the different types of visions one can have. Google has been there for me when I needed to find research for my writing. There is a part in the novel where Sissy went on her mother’s computer while on her visit home to do some research about her visions. Google was the main search engine she used. 
I must say that I have never connected with someone in my life the way I connected with the main character Sissy. Every pain, dream, sorrow, and happiness she felt, I felt. It was almost like I was going through the same things she was going through. My friend told me to add some type of happiness in the book, so I added the Chris character to it. But I didn’t want him to stay long, so I was torn between killing him off, or just letting Sissy run him off. Your will have to read the book to see which one I picked :).


While I was writing certain scenes in the books, I had tears in my eyes. It was one part of the book where Sissy talked about how love would never fine her because she was hiding from it, made me cry. It was that passage that I knew that this book would be something special. I though, how many times do people think or feel the same way Sissy does about love? Tons of people. That is why I think so many people can relate to her. Even I can.


Little things that Sissy did in the book I saw myself in her. Her quick come backs and sarcastic comments remind me so much of myself. The relationship she has with her mother reminds me of me and my mom at times. But when I wrote about her I didn’t think about me, I thought about this girl with a gift who was afraid of its power.  

If you enjoy a ghost story with lots of plot twists and turns, then this book is for you. Otherworldly with a surprise twist ending, this book will keep you turning the pages. 


What I Liked:


I liked that the book kept me on my toes and I never guessed which way the plot was going to land. The ending in particular will surprise you. Sissy's gift or curse, depending how you look at it, was also intriguing. How would it feel to cut yourself off from everyone you love? What if you had visions that they were going to die? Harsh.


What I Didn't:


Normally first person POV books don't bother me. I like them. That said, something about the voice of this book didn't flow as well as I had hoped it would.  


Overall:


This book had an interesting plot, but the voice of the piece needs a little tweaking. The end was a bit sudden, but with all the mind blowing aspects, I thought it was well done. Great plot, interesting characters and a good read for anyone who enjoys YA and paranormal suspense.

About the Author:

C. S. Dorsey currently lives in Northern California. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with an Associate’s Degree in Financial Services, and is currently working for a financial institution. She never thought about writing until one day this girl started talking to her in her head and never stop.

Blog: http://csdorsey.blogspot.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/cs_dorsey

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/candicesdorsey

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