The Evolution of Mara Dyer Blog Tour

Hello everyone! Today I have a super special post put together by Michelle at Simon and Schuster Canada. Below you will find a brief interview I did with the amazing Michelle Hodkin, author of the Evolution of Mara Dyer.

If you haven't check out my review of the highly anticipated sequel, go HERE!!

 

 

 

 



How did you come up with the idea for Mara's story?

The short answer is that it was inspired by true events; I met a teenage girl in 2008 who inspired the main character. The longer answer is here.


Are you working on any other side projects that we should be looking forward to in the future?

Right now, I'm hard at work on The Retribution of Mara Dyer, the third book in the series; but I can't help but sneak in some writing time on another book I've been tinkering with. It's a total secret right now, so all I can say is: It's YA.


Who's was your favourite character that you created for the series? Why?

I truly and honestly enjoy writing all of them. I have a blast writing Daniel and Joseph for reasons completely unrelated to the actual books, and Mara, Noah, and Jamie are all interesting to write about in their own ways. Jamie's dialogue practically writes itself, Mara tends to be the most complicated, because of reasons that become apparent by the end of the first book, and Noah is the most surprising (and therefore tricky). His thoughts rarely match up with his external reactions, which readers will see when they read The Evolution; a slice of it is written from his point of view!

 

I grew up in South Florida, went to college in New York, and attended law school in Michigan. When I'm not writing, I can usually be found prying strange objects from the jaws of one of my three pets. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was my first novel.

 

http://www.michellehodkin.com/

@michellehodkin

 

 

 

The Evolution of Mara Dyer Review

Title: The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #2)
Author: Michelle Hodkin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date: October 23rd 2012
Source: ARC for Review
Rating: 5

Mara Dyer once believed she could run from her past.

She can’t.

She used to think her problems were all in her head.

They aren’t.

She couldn’t imagine that after everything she’s been through, the boy she loves would still be keeping secrets.

She’s wrong.

In this gripping sequel to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, the truth evolves and choices prove deadly. What will become of Mara Dyer next?

Review:

 

Being a huge fan of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer I had no doubts that I would thoroughly enjoy it's sequel as well. Going into reading The Evolution of Mara Dyer I forgot just how amazing Michelle Hodkin really is. Seriously, the is not a single flaw I can pinpoint. This book was amazing right from the beginning.

 

In The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer we were left off on a major cliffhanger, that Jude was alive. This caused for a really intense read, but throughout you are left wondering if he really is back or is Mara imagining it. The psychological thriller aspect is still a major theme in this book, and it a large reason in why I love it so much. It makes the book really unique and with the paranormal parts to the book Mara Dyer is a one of a kind.

 

What I enjoyed the most about the Evolution of Mara Dyer though was that we get to see Mara and Noah's relationship grow and thrive. They really are the cutest couple, even if they do have quite a few personal issues. Noah's also in my top 3 book boyfriends. I just can't get enough of him, I love him. Also I like how now that we know they have some sort of power, we get to see what they can do with it. The idea of others having powers is also brought out which is always interesting.

 

I don't know what else I can say about this 100% amazing book, except that I loved it! Warning: if you think the cliffhanger in The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer is bad, this one is worse.. I didn't know if I should cry in anguish or scream for book three now!! I ended up doing both. The wait is going to be unbearable. If you haven't read the available books in this series yet, please do so. I can't recommend them enough. Truly amazing.