Liv Forever

Praise for Liv, Forever Secret societies and specters: two things I love. Liv, Forever is spooky, sexy, strange and shocking. A great read. --E. Lockhart, Prinz honoree, NBA finalist, and author of We Were Liars A passionate love story with an intelligent sense of humor . . . A must-read. --Marti Noxon, producer/writer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Glee, and I Am Number Four It's romantic, it's gruesome and you won't want it to end. Two severed thumbs up. --Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood and Antigoddess Nimble and heartfelt, with knowledge rich and deep of what it means to be different. --Anna Godbersen, New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe Amy Talkington paints an unforgettable tale that is both spine-chilling and heartwarming. Readers will die for Liv. --Tonya Hurley, New York Times bestselling author of the Ghost Girl series A privileged boarding school setting, a sinister secret society, and a sweet romance that transcends even death . . . A pitch-perfect paranormal. --Justine Magazine [Liv's death] should come as no surprise--and yet, somehow, it does . . . The story, a romance meets ghost story meets mystery, is well written and authentic. --Cleveland Plain Dealer [Talkington's work exhibits] a sly, caustic sense of humor, a playfulness that can go dark fast. --Dallas Morning News This quirky love story will appeal to teens who enjoy a good ghost story. --VOYA Magazine [Liv, Forever's] gothic feel is what sets it apart from other boarding school stories, in addition of course, to the mystery at its heart . . . A ghost story, a love story, and a tragedy. --BookTrib A snappy mystery . . . [and a] fast-paced story. --Booklist Think Ghost meets The Sixth Sense, acted by the Brat Pack . . . relentlessly visual. --Publishers Weekly An interesting mix of paranormal fiction, mystery, and romance . . . Liv is a likable outsider whose lack of understanding of [Wickham Hall's] traditions should resonate with readers who've ever felt like they don't quite fit in. --School Library Journal Hits plenty of buttons for school-conspiracy and romance fans . . . The narrator-as-ghost adds an interesting twist. --Kirkus Reviews A smart and emotionally affecting detective story . . . A must-read for anyone looking for a smart paranormal thriller with emotional depth. --Reviewing the Evidence For your vicarious (read: imaginary) spring break . . . Order now. --Daily Candy Dallas A ghost story overflowing with a creepy school, a mysterious society, and a love that just seems impossible . . . Liv, Forever is an extremely hard book to put down. --Fresh Fiction A spooky conspiracy and a prestigious boarding school. It's elementary, dear readers, why this is a match made in heaven . . . Somebody set up the Ouija Board and bust out the candles. --Forever YA Liv, Forever delivers gothic romance with Joss Whedon-esque delight. A meta-ghost story that will keep your blood chilled through the very last page! --Lex Hrabe, co-author of the Quarantine series Liv and Malcolm are the ultimate star-crossed artists--bound by a love of Banksy and Bon Iver, but separated by death. --Jill Greenberg, fine artist and celebrity photographer Does a great job of expressing what it's like to be different through her various characters, while reminding us that things--and people--are not always what they seem . . . A wonderful read. --Crimespree Magazine Fresh and intelligent. --Annie Curtis, Youth Services Librarian, Gallatin, TN