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A Different Kind Kindle Edition

by Lauryn April (Author), Victoria Shockley (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
Payton Carlson’s life is perfect – until the night she’s abducted by aliens. Now she’s plagued by pieces of memories from a night that feels as hazy as a dream, and that’s not the only strange thing that’s been happening. When Payton’s neighbor, Logan Reed, who spends every night sitting on his roof staring at the stars, starts to pay extra attention to her, Payton starts to wonder if he knows more about the night she can’t remember than she does. Suddenly finding a date to the Homecoming dance and cheering at the football games aren’t as important as they used to be - especially when the aliens return for a second time.
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    March 28, 2014
  5. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JCBQH9Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phantom Owl Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 711 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991576210
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  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Lauryn April

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Lauryn has always been fascinated by the paranormal, picking up a healthy Stephen King habit by the age of thirteen. Her favorite TV show growing up was "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and she's always preferred bands like The Rolling Stones, and The Doors over whatever they're playing on the radio.

Lauryn has been writing since she was a teenager. In college, she spent three semesters writing for her school newspaper. Then, when she was nineteen she published her first work, a poem in her school literary magazine. When she wasn't writing, Lauryn was studying Psychology and Philosophy and graduated from UW Oshkosh with a BA in Psychology. She continues to learn and grow as a writer.

In 2012 she published her first novel "Into the Deep" which explores the intricacies of the adolescent mind and what it means to feel alone. The sequel "Hidden Beneath" followed a year later.

Lauryn currently lives with her husband and two dogs in Wisconsin.

You can follow her on Twitter @LaurynApril or on Facebook facebook.com/laurynapril

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  • Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughts
    4.0 out of 5 stars A completely different alien book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
    Original Rating: 4.5
    Original Review on Bookwyrming Thoughts
    Review copy provided by the author for review

    A Different Kind follows Payton Carlson, a high school who has a perfect life as a cheerleader and on top of the social pyramid at her school, at least until she starts getting strange dreams that are actually her being abducted by aliens.

    A Different Kind definitely isn't my favorite book, contrary to the stellar rating. It reminded me a lot about Lux, which I actually have a like/hate relationship:

    ~ Aliens. Obviously. On the bright side, the name isn't complex, although Lux certainly isn't complex. But Latin is most certainly complex. Here, they're just called Greys. Simple. Easy.
    ~ DOD, aka Department of Defense, or maybe some sort of government interference. The DOD checks up on fellow Luxens in Lux. It's pretty much a similar case here, although it's simply someone. Chances are it's the DOD. That's up to Lauryn to confirm.
    ~ Telepathy. Need I say more? O_O I did find "We mean you no harm" funny though... it's probably made me think of the weird voice going "We come in peace."

    What Made Me Enjoy A Different Kind?

    ~ Logan's humble. At least, that's what it seems to me. He certainly doesn't need an ego check AT ALL. I don't think he even has an ego. I'm not saying all book boys with an ego need a check. Some I just don't like. Some I don't like in the first but I like them by the second, and if I don't like said boy by the second book, he's toasty. No pun intended.
    ~ Telekinesis over metal, which I find majorly cool. Blacksmiths would be uber happy if this were an actual power. Oh, and there would be less hospital bills. ;)
    ~ Despite the fact I disliked Payton in the first half of the book, I actually liked her by the end. She makes a major character change – from being a complete jerk to someone who realized that she didn't want to be popular after all and for her entire life, she's been acting like someone that everyone expected her to be. I did have a problem with her being drunk a lot though. But that was before her change. I suppose that means strong character development. :3

    MORAL: Be Yourself
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  • Mary Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2014
    Payton Carlson is a social success: she was Junior Prom Queen, is planning to be Senior Prom Queen; she's planning to go to the Homecoming dance with Ian, her handsome latest crush.She's the head cheerleader, at the head of the in group at school. She's got her life exactly as she wants it.

    But then, her night terrors begin; the dazzling lights, the floating sensations, the sinister grey figures with the great black eyes - are these nightmare experiences bad dreams, or something worse?

    Only one person can advise Payton - serious minded, unpopular loner logan Reed, who Payton's always dismissed as a super nerd.

    And she needs his help.

    But is Logan what he appears? For that matter, are her best friends Jo and Hailey quite what they appear ot be?

    As with her former books, author Lauryn April delivers a fast paced, exciting story full of vivid characters with an effortless combination of paranormal elements and day to day high school issues.

    I received a free copy of this in exchange for an honest review.'
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  • ShellyS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Space fright!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014
    This was my very first Sci-fi romance. I was excited to try something new but this was more than I expected times 10!!! My pulse was actually racing throughout the book. What was gonna happen next? Were my suspicions correct?! Questions I asked myself several times.
    Payton was a HS senior who seriously had some issues. She was beautiful and arrogant. Bratty and rude. To say I didn't like her at first is an understatement. However, Lauryn developed her character like a champ! Payton grew and learned many lessons. Logan, her mysterious star gazing neighbor always seemed to be watching. Always seemed to know more about Payton than even she realized.
    Great read. Unique supporting characters and side stories always kept you guessing. If you're looking for something smart, sweet and intense THIS is the book for you! Highly recommend and look forward to more from this writer.
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  • Jennifer Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing break from dystopian and vampires!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2014
    Seriously loved this totally unexpected young adult read! I don't think I've read an alien novel before, and this one dealt so seamlessly with the less explored genre. The MC didn't necessarily start out as one of my favorite characters, but evolved into someone who realized her priorities and grew from her experiences (which was kind of the point of the story). I'm not usually into sci-fi, and see this as something any fan of paranormal romance would easily enjoy. There were twists that I was not expecting and kept me turning page after page. I really hope this will turn into a sequel!
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  • Kristen
    4.0 out of 5 stars A suspenseful SciFi read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2014
    I'll be honest. At the beginning of this book, I didn't like Payton at all and thought I'd struggle reading from her point of view. She reminded me a lot of Elena from The Vampire Diaries book series; blonde, bitchy, and bossy. But Lauryn April skillfully evolved her characters in a way that only added to the story.

    A Different Kind is inviting and fast-paced. The story took off on the very first page, and I found myself engrossed immediately. Even though it deals with high school issues, this book exceeds that age as far as readers go. The paranormal elements and building suspense weave a tale that will draw in readers of all ages.

    It has been awhile since I read a more SciFi book, and A Different Kind offered an excellent story to get back into the genre. There were times during the story that I was completely, look over my shoulder frightened by the things happening. The twists and turns are placed perfectly during the book to keep you guessing.

    Even if you're not the biggest fan of science fiction, I'd say give this book a try. It would make for a great introduction to the genre and the suspense will keep you turning pages!

    **I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to Lauryn April.
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