You would think that a love curse and the friends to lovers trope would be over played in the YA world, right? Well you are wrong when it comes to this book. And for the record, the friends to lovers trope is my favorite. Because the two characters obviously have something that made them friends in the first place. Being lovers is an added bonus and eliminates that awkward getting to know you stage. You all know what I'm talking about. It's just soooo awkward. 

Moving on. I really liked this book. For a while there it was touch and go for me. I generally liked Jonas and Cora as MCs. Both were solid in their own way and I'll talk about that later in the review. (view spoiler). By the way they bickered and snapped at each other, you would think that they didn't really like each other. But then again, I can be a nasty woman to my friends sometimes. 

Jonas was a solid MC. I liked his point of view a lot. He was very smart and willing to admit when he messed up. He let us into his true feelings and you really felt the brokenness he hid so well. He was clearly affected by things in his past and my heart went out to him. But sometimes, he was a bit pig headed and really wanted to smack the crap out of him a few times. 

Cora was the same way for me at times. It was awesome to see a girl interested in science and fighting but she was still girly. Yay for fellow nerd girl recognition! But she was also very stubborn to the point where I wanted to hit her as well. It was her personality, though. That was just how she was. She, too, was affected by her past, not as drastically as Jonas, but still. Trauma is trauma. 

The concept of the love curse was very well done. I've never heard of the one that was used in this book but I'm sure there is some basis of truth. I might do some more research about it, just to satisfy my curiosity. To add more props to this book and author, the secondary characters were well done. They weren't there for the sake of being there. They were a part of Jonas and Cora's life in a very important way. I mean, overall, I couldn't ask for a better start to what I'm sure will be an awesome series!

**4.5 Out Of 5 Stars **
During his 18th birthday party, Jonas receives a strange anonymous card with a vague poem in it talking about three kisses and being rejected if love is not true, which he promptly forgets about. But then strange things are happening around him, girls desiring him (as per the norm) and then the next day telling him he is unwanted, and the card seems to have changed. Not only is he confused over the adverse reaction from his previously admiring crowd, but his best friend Cora just came home and Jonas could not be more conflicted in his feelings towards her. Jonas found himself in a mess, a curse is on the loose and love is at stake.

A good portion of this story dealt with the quest to discover the truth and the struggle that Jonas and Cora had over their relationship. There were other things mixed in of course, be it other relationship dramas, friendship, quirky mishaps usually revolving around Leo and heaps of angst of the I'm-not-jealous-you're- jealous variety. I liked how the story was a mash-up of real life with school and family and romance, but then this crazy supernatural issue wrapped around everything. I can honestly say that I was very quickly wrapped up in this story, the pacing was just about perfect for me, with enough character development and plot that I rooted for the people while at the same time trying to guess what would happen next (and let me tell you, every time I was convinced I had figured something out, I was proven wrong, all the way to the very last page!- way to keep me on my toes Kat!)

The story was dual narrated by Cora and Jonas, with it alternating voices at chapters. Cora was this smart, energetic, self proclaimed nerd who so wanted to get her life back on track after the upheaval of the last year, and step one was pretend she never kissed Jonas. Jonas is a charismatic yet notorious player, having a fan-club of girls who he sees for a max of a week (he knows their names...for the most part) until he moves on,refusing to be in a serious relationship since he saw first hand that love only causes pain. The I really enjoyed both characters in different ways, and it was so obvious the elephant in the room that they both fought hard to ignore- they were into each other from the beginning, but their history caused damage to any hope for love. To put it mildly, I was frustrated at the back and forth they had, refusing to admit the truth and instead be stubborn and hurtful. But on a more positive note, they were great at being friends first, and I liked how regardless of everything else, they were willing to fight for friendship. Beth was the best friend and sister anyone could have asked for, and I enjoyed her upbeat manner even in the face of crisis- she was probably my favorite person in the story, regardless of her not being the main character. And that beings me to Leo, who I originally thought was my favorite, with his nerdy ways, clumsiness and overall attitude...until he wasn't... 

I love how this is just the start with the twist ending, and I look forward to the future of the series (and Beth!) and what ever danger and peril the characters will face next. This was such a unique premise for a book, I have honestly never read anything like this before, with Groth Maar and Eros Guardians, a new view on history, adding a completely new spin on the general teen paranormal romances I have come across recently. I highly recommend this for anyone who like magic, danger, surprises and most of all true love. This satisfied the hopeless romantic in me in a big way! I can;t wait for more adventures from Kat.

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Please note: I received a copy of THE THIRD KISS from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author.

FIVE STARS! I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT!!!!!

Here’s why:

Kat Colmer’s debut novel sucked me in from page one! I got nothing done! I literally sat in a chair and read the entire book in one sitting! Friends to lovers is a trope I am fond of, and Cora and Jonas have a hella-hot attraction in spades! Plus, I love the mythology coupled with the drama, romance, and plot twists that just kept me riveted to the very end! What a super cool concept.

Cora is sassy and sweet and smart – I love a character I can truly root for and Jonas is swoon-worthy. He’s a charmer, but in that lovable sort of way in that he cares about his twin sister Beth and his best friend Leo. Speaking of, Leo and Beth kept me on my toes with their attraction and relationship status, and when things really hit the fan, well, the twists kept on turning so quickly it was hard to keep up!

I laughed. I cried. I suffered from whiplash turning the pages so fast and you will too. Highly recommend. Can’t wait for the sequel. Thank you so much for sharing this book with me!

I really enjoyed The Third Kiss.  It was definitely a sweet romance, but there was so much more to it.  I absolutely loved the curse and demons.  There was way more action than in a typical romance which kept the pace really well throughout the book.  Some of my favorite parts took place in the demons’ home.

I ended up really liking Jonas even though he was so anti love and I tend to be a bit of a romantic.  Cora was the perfect female character for me.  Smart and a badass.  Beth and Leo were also great and I’m hoping we get more from both of them in the next book.  I’m hoping we get more from the professor, too.  I feel like there is more to him than we found out in this book.

The Third Kiss is a fast moving, fun, and delightful read. It's pretty much equal parts romance, mythology, and action. I really enjoyed the contemporary feel of the friends/girl next door turns into something more storyline, mixed with the more supernatural feeling of the Eros Guardian mythology. That magical realism is definitely one of my favorite parts of the book. When Jonas starts finding out more about this love curse and discovers an unknown enemy, the Groth Maar, that's when the action kicks up and things really get interesting. Another thing that made me really enjoy this book is the likable characters and the relationships between them. Even the best storylines tend to fall flat if the characters are not enjoyable, but that was not a problem here. The banter between the friends and siblings was fun and helped me to really feel their affection for one another, There were definitely times when I wanted to smack Cora and Jonas for being so dense about their feelings for each other. I mean they even had proof right in front of their eyes at one point that they had a strong potential for true love and they still fought it. Ugh! Overall I felt the story was pretty unique and that twist at the end has me super anxious to get my hands on the next book! I highly recommend this book to fans of teen romance with some great banter, mythology, and action thrown in.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of The Third Kiss provided by Entangled Teen and the author. Thank you for the reviewing opportunity!

Although Kat Colmer is a new-to-me author, she swept me away with her debut YA romance novel with just a twist of mythology to spark things up! 

Albeit a little predictable, I was caught by surprise at how much I enjoyed myself reading The Third Kiss and I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel. From the characters to the quirky/funny banter, the history of the curse and the romance, the story was entertaining, to say the least! 

Highly recommended to fantasy lovers out there.

Jonas Leander is not one for committed, long-term relationships, but since he and his good friend Cora shared an impulsive kiss just before she left to spend a year in New York, he's had trouble thinking of anyone or anything else. She, on the other hand, feels little more than a slight fluttering when she remembers that awkward night. 

When Jonas receives a strange poem from an anonymous source, Cora does some investigating and discovers it is actually an ancient love curse passed down through the generations of his family. He has three opportunities to choose a partner wisely, otherwise he will be doomed for a life of rejection. For someone as shallow as Jonas appears to be, this is going to be a difficult feat, especially as he's already used up two of his chances! Jonas also finds out that he is an Eros Guardian - the choices he makes have the power to protect romantic love or cause it to die out forever Added into the mix are the Groth Maar, demons who oversee the curse. Their main purpose is to eradicate the Eros Guardian line.

Jonas thinks being in love is a trap - something to avoid at all costs and Cora is far too practical to fall for him. But there is a lot more to them than meets the eye. Because of the bond they share, the potential for genuine love puts Cora in danger from the Groth Maar. The development of their feelings for one another is natural and plausible. They have much in common and understand each other more deeply than they realise. 

Filled with clever, witty dialogue and appealing personalities, The Third Kiss is an engaging and entertaining novel. Recommended, especially for fans of fantasy, mythology and romance.

MY RATING: 4/5 STARS

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

I want to first start off this review by explaining that I don't prefer fantasy and supernatural aspects in my young adult/new adult stories. It's just not my cup of tea most of the times but I was given the opportunity by Entangled Teen to review this interesting tale of two people who are destined for each other and who are also fighting against it so I couldn't really pass it up.

While I had difficulty believing the supernatural aspects of the story because I just love real life so much, I found myself enjoying the story and enjoying the plot that Kat Colmer wrote. 

Let's talk about our fierce heroine, Cora. She can probably kick your ass and kick mine too. Seriously, she has a black belt in tae kwon do and she uses this to her advantage to kick some serious demon butt. She also kicks our hero, Jona's butt too. I liked Cora because unlike a lot of fantasy novels on the market, we actually see her actually do something. She isn't an accessory or someone standing on the sidelines, waiting for her hero to save her life. No. She's actively fighting for her life and even for his. I also enjoyed the fact that Cora wasn't smitten with Jona from the first page. Sure, they shared a kiss but it didn't make Cora think Jona was anything special until much later on when the time they spent with each other slowly wore her down and made her see his true colours in order for love to form. 

Now let's talk about Jona. My heart sunk when it was revealed why he was so against love and so against anything close to a relationship. It was sad to hear and I understood why Jona didn't quite understand why his father did what he did until he was in his shoes and went through the same trauma. Kat Colmer did a very good job at making me yearn for Jona and Cora's love. The whole story is about the power of love and it made me really believe in the importance of Jona and Cora falling in love so when it actually happened, it was this amazing feeling. 

I think that was really why I gave it such a high rating. 

Also, the epic fight scenes were pretty good too.

MY RECOMMENDATION:

READ IT!

If you’ve ever wanted more fantasy in adorable contemporary romance novels, this is the book for you. The Third Kiss is an absolute gem and I am so glad I took a chance on it. The story is part romance, part fantasy, and part coming-of-age. The characters stole my heart from page one (okay, maybe Jonas took a bit longer). If you’re looking for a lighthearted read for the summer, absolutely pick this one up.

The Third Kiss started off a contemporary novel. Cora, coming back from a year in New York following her parents’ divorce, returns in time for Beth and Jonas’s eighteenth birthday party. Even though she’s excited to see her best friends, she’s also nervous because of something that happened with Jonas, a notorious playboy, before she left. The morning after the party, Jonas receives a mysterious letter stating that he only has three chances to kiss his true love or he’ll forever be alone. The friends initially dismiss it as a prank but then things happen that make them start to wonder if there might be more to the letter than they originally thought. What happens next is a wonderful blend of fantasy adventures, contemporary issues, and paranormal activity all tied together with some creatively repurposed mythology.

The pacing was absolutely perfect in this novel. I never felt like I wanted a section to go by faster or that one hadn’t been developed enough. There was a lot of information and unique mythology to wrap my head around but the author did an incredible job of weaving it into the text, I never once was confused or disoriented. There was a nice mix of action scenes and quieter ones that allowed the characters to be more introspective. The romance was entirely swoon-worthy, I still can’t get over how perfectly it developed. Everything was tied up nicely, with just enough of a surprise at the end to make me want book two immediately.

The characters in this novel were absolutely fantastic. They easily leapt off the page and into my imagination. I loved how the author included little quirks and flaws in each character, it really made them stand out. Additionally, the relationships between them were strong and well-developed. If Cora and Beth were real, I’d really want to be friends with them. Jonas has his flaws but he matures a lot in this book, coming to some difficult realizations about him self. As for Leo, just read and find out.

The Third Kiss was a fantastic debut that now ranks in my favorite summer reads. I cannot wait for book two in order to continue on this wonderful adventure.

The Third Kiss (Love's Mortal Coil #1) by Kat Colmer is book one in her Love's Mortal Coil series about Jonas Leander and his longtime friend, Cora Hammond. A year-ago, they shared a spur-of-the-moment kiss that both are pretending didn't happen as they reunite, on Jonas and his twin sister Beth's eighteenth birthday.

Known for his lack of commitment in the dating area, Jonas is taken back by a mysterious letter he receives under his door stating that he'll have to endure a test of true love or be forever alone. A curse that gives him three chances, or rather kisses, to find his true love. However, nothing is ever easy.

Demons are out and about trying to make sure he fails on finding his true love and they mean business. Filled with interesting myth-building, action, suspense, and romance, Ms. Colmer creates a story that will keep you interested until the very end.

I liked how Kat Colmer created a unique fantasy story with mythology and curses. She plays with the theme of love: romantic love, familial love, and love through friendship. How deep the bonds are. Jonas and Cora are strong characters. I admired how Jonas cared strongly for both Cora and his sister Beth. Not wanting either to be hurt even at risk to himself.

Ms. Colmer also succeeds through her characters in showing us the various forms of love and how they are experienced and how it affects people feelings towards love. For example, Jonas and Beth's parents loved each other so much, that Jonas described their type of love as all-consuming, which made him steer clear from love all-together. For Cora, though her parents are divorced, when she asks her father if he regrets loving her mother, he tells her no. Bringing forth the idea that it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. I liked how Ms. Colmer has ties-in the different views of love through Jonas and Cora, and how they learn how they really feel about love throughout the book.

Besides, the subject of love, there is the curse. The history and mythos, and how they find out more about the curse was interesting. I don't want to give too much away in regards to that, but I liked how it was presented. Though it did take a little while to get there from the beginning. I really hope there is a second book coming soon, because I really want to know more about the curse, the bad guys, and how are the descendants chosen as the Eros Guardians.

Overall, The Third Kiss by Kat Colmer was a good start to a new YA fantasy series and I look forward to reading more by this author. I gladly recommend.

(I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book I received for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my open and honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.)

he Third Kiss is the 1st book in the Loves Mortal Coil series by Ya Australia author Kat Colmer. It is about:
 “Love curses don’t exist. At least that’s what Jonas, master of the meaningless hookup, tells himself when a letter warns him he’s an Eros Guardian cursed to endure a test of true love or forever be alone. His levelheaded longtime friend Cora figures it’s a revenge prank by an ex. The way Jonas stamps each girlfriend with a weeklong use-by date, it serves him right.
But when an impulsive kiss between the two friends reveals potential for more, Cora becomes the target of the Groth Maar: demons sent to wipe out the Eros Guardian line. And suddenly the curse becomes dangerously real.
Breaking the curse means Jonas’s biggest challenge yet. Failure guarantees Cora’s death. But success may cost him his own life…and the loss of his carefully guarded heart to the one girl far too sensible to fall for him.”
This book was just what I needed, a book based on love with a fantasy element! That’s my favourite kind of book! I’d never heard of anything about loves mortal coil and the mythology behind the story so I loved learning about this new myth and how it took a toll on the characters life’s.
I loved all the characters! Jonas was you main character who was a player and loved having flings with girls and couldn’t hold a relationship down but I loved when we found out why he didn’t want to! He would do anything to keep his sister Beth and Cora safe from harm which I really admired.  He has a very strong relationship with his sister Beth which I loved and you could really see how close they were when you read the scenes between them. Cora was a badass character who could really kick butt and I liked how she could put jonas in his play and kick him back down when he got to big for his boots! I really like Leo too he was your classic nerd who wore nerdy tshirts and interested in computers! I liked his friendship with jonas and his growing friendship with Beth! 
I also enjoyed how we had alternating pics between jonas and Cora so we got to see both of their views on what was happening in the book and what they believed about the myth and how they felt for each other! 
I have this book 5 owls! 5 stars and can’t wait to find out what happens in the next book!

The Third Kiss offers a different take on the idea of love curses; I found the biblical origins of the Love's Mortal Coil curse compelling. It really made me wonder where Ms. Colmer came up with the idea; I bet there's a story there! The curse and the universe in which it resides was well thought out and maintained. I really liked the voices of the two protagonists, Jonas and Cora, and Beth and Leo were strong secondary characters as well. The grownups of the book--Cora's dad, Jonas' aunt, even the professor--seemed a bit more disposable, though that's often the case in YA books, so it didn't bother me overmuch.

I am really interested in seeing where this series is going to go--will there be two books (I totally called the ending of this one; go, me!) or three? Or...more? And how soon will we have to wait to find out???

Rating: 4 stars / B+

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

If you ever had a LOVE CURSE and you only have 3 kisses to find your one true love what will you do? I would totally freak out. Anyway this romantic-fantasy book is about LOVE CURSES. The first time I saw it on NetGalley, I didn’t hesitate to check it out and read its synopsis. I was so intrigued since I love fantasy with tons of romance, so I requested it and thank heavens they approved my request.

We have our hero Jonas, who’s a total player and never been into a long term relationship. He’s brave and a little bit love-coward, also a perfect character for a FRIENDS-LOVERS romance. But I totally understand why he’s like that because his confused with his feelings and his little love trauma from his parent’s accident. Then we have our Heroine Cora a TKD expert, she’s brave and smart and definitely the perfect heroine in this story. She has feelings for Jonas but she’s also confused about it. Then we have our supporting characters: Beth, Jonas’ sister and also Cora’s friend, then Leo who’s Jonas friend.

The plot was totally good and unique; I’m not a big fan of paranormal-romance book. The last time I read one, it was totally disappointing. The writing style was so creative, that some of the lines made me laugh and it was so much fun to read. It was also a fast pace read and that’s why I survived reading this e-arc. I confess to my dear friends who’s reading my book reviews, I’m not a big fan of ebook (and that’s another story & I won’t discuss it here). So going back to my book review, I really liked the plot and there are some plot twists that you need to look forward to. If you’re a sucker for romance with a pinch of FRIENDS-LOVERS trope this book is totally for you. I enjoyed the friends-lovers trope in this book and I didn’t find it so cliche guys so I highly recommended this book. Speaking of fantasy, it was good, the Tamar and Amnon representation did great on the plot. The villains were also ruthless & vicious and I really love the angst going on between our Hero/Heroine and the Villains. There are lots of kissing scene and make out session but not too explicit. There are some violence mostly on the fighting scene but not too gory. All in All, I totally enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommended it to everyone. It was all in one guys! The drama, romance, fantasy and action. The ending was a total cliff-hanger and I can’t wait to read the second book.

I tried, really tried. Sorry. I just couldn't connect to the characters or the story. It wasn't bad writing, just didn't feel like anything new.

kat colmer's debut, the third kiss, takes two best friends and two inexplicable kisses and makes them the biggest deal. before cora left sydney for manhattan for a year she kissed her best friend jonas. then she was gone and they never talked about it. and things were weird, but then got better and now that she's back in sydney she hopes they don't ever have to talk about it.

she still doesn't know why she kissed him. she was sad and scared and he was there for her. he's always been there for her. and she loves him, of course. but not romantically, because she knows that jonas is a bad bet romantically. but their friendship means everything. and she can't believe she risked it for a kiss.

when cora surprises jonas and his twin sister with her arrival at their eighteenth birthday party, his whole life goes into a tailspin. he's got girls throwing themselves at him, weird prank love curse letters, his aunt helena making grand speeches and then cora is home. she's finally home after a year of being gone and he doesn't know what he's going to say to her. they have to talk about that kiss.

and when they do and she calls it a deviant impulse, he's not relieved. he's hurt. and when she goes on a date with some other guy he's also angry and hurt. and when they start arguing he kisses her.

it's an impulse. but it's also the third kiss he's able to give before losing the chance to find his true love. and the love curse means that cora's apparent rejection of the kiss and what it could mean for them puts her in danger. and even though jonas isn't ready to admit it, cora means the world to him. it's not just that he doesn't want his best friend to be safe. it's that she is someone who is important to him, who is vital to his happiness, and if she were hurt, life wouldn't be the same.

so cora and jonas spend a lot of time grappling with their feelings and not giving them name. both of them have some real fears about calling what lies between them love. giving it a name gives it power. and jonas has always feared the power love can have over you, mainly because of the way his parents' lives ended. while for cora, loving someone opens her up to the possibility of betrayal. and she isn't sure she has it in her to trust jonas given his terrible track record. except none of those girls were cora. and she means more to him than any casual hook up ever could.

conquering the demons after them almost comes into second place to conquering their fears and issues with love and commitment. and as impossible as all these feats seem, they get there. only to realize that a new set of problems waiting for them at the other end. here's hoping that the sequel to this story doesn't take too long to publish.

I was unable to finish this story as I could not connect with the characters.

I wasn't sure what to expect from Kat Colmer's The Third Kiss but I ended up liking the twist it added to the usual best friends to lover romance type of story. Like with any other good book that uses this trope, the chemistry between Cora and Jude is definitely there which made for many swoony scenes between the two of them. I also liked that Cora was a badass martial artist and could hold her own in a fight. In addition to the usual stubbornness between the characters, the author also adds a mystical element by having Jude be the recipient of a love curse. This adds to the conflict as not only do the two need to overcome the usual miscommunications and stubbornness, but they also have to do it while fighting for their lives by defending themselves against demons. The Third Kiss is a refreshing mixture of contemporary YA with supernatural elements. It is the first book in the Love's Mortal Coil series, and I am incredibly excited for the next book which hopefully expand more of the history of the love curse. And based on the cliff-hanger I hope the second book will focus on Jude's twin, Beth and perhaps will have the return of Leo.

*Review will be added to Amazon and Barnes and Noble on release date.* 

Kat Colmer's The Third Kiss has been high on my wish list ever since I first heard about it. Then I saw the cover and I had a case of insta-cover love. Isn't it just gorgeous? I love the purples. Luckily, The Third Kiss turned out to be just as amazing as I had hoped, if not more! Containing an intricate curse, a will-they-or-won't-they romance, and plenty of funny banter, The Third Kiss had me hooked from page one! 

A year ago, Jonas and Cora shared a sudden kiss. Then Cora got on a plane and flew across the world. Since then Jonas has became the king of meaningless hook-ups with a never-fall-in-love mantra while Cora has become a habitual evader of sorts, trying her best to move past her impulsive decision. The summer, however, has brought Jonas and Cora back together again, both hoping (but not really) that the other has forgotten about the kiss. Everything changes, though, the moment Jonas receives a letter detailing that he's Eros Guardian and therefore cursed in all respects dealing with love. Cora refuses to believe it, thinking it's just someone's idea of a prank, but Jonas, deep down, doesn't agree...he feels that it may just be real. Even with their differing views, Cora and Jonas team up along with the help of Beth, Jonas's sister and Cora's best friend, and Leo, Jonas's best friend, to solve the mystery. 

One of my favorite aspects of The Third Kiss was the alternating perspectives. I loved being privy to both Cora and Jonas's thoughts. It gave more development to their characters as well as their respective relationships with not only other characters but also each other. Additionally, I enjoyed how it caused a bit of tension and build up to the will-they-or-won't-they aspect to their budding romance, because as the reader, I knew what they were thinking, but they didn't know what the other was thinking.

Talking about the characters, I really came to love them all! Cora and Jonas were both incredibly likable as well as relatable. I admired Cora's unwillingness to settle/be second best. She really managed to put Jonas's in his place regarding his romantic trysts, and not only did it cause for some laugh out loud moments, but it also made her such a kick a$$ kind of character. I especially loved her dedication to karate! Jonas is the typical hookup king, and even though I normally can't stand those kind of guys, I came to really love him over the course of the book. The aspect that really sealed the deal for me is that even though he was the king of meaningless hook-ups, he did try to justify his actions as best as he could, and given his situation/past, it did make sense. I also admired the fact that he would do anything to protect not only Cora but also his twin sister Beth. He was a good guy who just sometimes made horrible decisions.

Now lets talk about my favorite part of this book: THE CURSE! I don't know about y'all but I love books involving curses. The curse in this wasn't the most out there curse ever but I really enjoyed how Kat Colmer went about developing it. From internet searches to meetings with university professors to outright sleuthing, the characters go full force into finding out exactly what and Eros Guardian is and what it means for Jonas. The adventure the characters go on to get the answers is just so much fun. Plus it introduces some suspense as well as twists and turns (some of which I saw coming but others I didn't see coming at all!). Plus, I loved seeing what the curse meant for Jonas and Cora's relationship. It caused some really great tension to that as well....I was just waiting for the moment throughout that they'd finally get off their high horses and get together.

In all, The Third Kiss is an incredibly strong debut. I simply can't wait to see what book 2 of the Love's Mortal Coil brings, and given that crazy, jaw-dropping ending, it is sure to be EVENTFUL!

Grade: A-

This is a cute, sweet, teen read. It moves very slow but it has some twist and keeps its toe dipped in the sci-fi enough to keep it interesting.