When I picked up this book, I wasn’t really sure if I was going to like it. I do enjoy a wide array of genres but sci-fi is not usually one of them. I wanted to give it a try though so I dug right in. Here is the summary from Amazon:
For as long as seventeen-year-old Reka Cushing can remember, she has watched her friends and her neighbors be stolen, their bodies used as hosts for the Halorans; an alien race that has come to earth posing as gods. For just as long, Reka has lived in fear of drawing the eye of a Haloran, keeping her head down, hoping not to be caught in their sights.
The only time she has ever been bold, tried to get what she wanted, a god, one more powerful, more dangerous than all others is watching.
I really, really enjoyed this book. I fell in love with Reka and Jaxson’s relationship and was just hoping that they would be a real couple (well, as real as their kind can be). I was hoping that Jaxson would see Reka for who she is instead of just the host of his love. I really enjoyed watching their relationship bloom into something more than just two beings around each other into two beings who need each other. I loved seeing how Reka managed to get through her daily life as a host when there was so much deep inside wanting to get out. At the same time, I was truly sad that so much had to be hidden in order for her to be safe. I was aching for her to be able to come clean to Jaxson and Griff.
The ending was way beyond what I was expecting and I was a tad sad about it. That is the romantic in me though because I am always itching for the sweet, love-filled ending. I do think this ending was full of love and sweetness, just not the kind I was expecting. I really would love to see where this story goes after this ending!
I would recommend this for anyone who loves some sci-fi or fantasy readings but only if you are interested in romance as well because this book has plenty of it. There is no part of it that is too “adult” for a young-adult book though so don’t be worried there. If you give it a try, please let me know what you think!
Monica was born and raised in Alaska. She doesn’t own a dog sled team, but has worked in a place where there are buildings with caged exterior doors to keep employees from being eaten by polar bears.
She lives in Wasilla, Alaska with all her critters, some four legged and others that stand on two. She writes Science fiction, fantasy, and Paranormal for young adults.
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Disclosure: I was gifted this book for the purpose of review. Many thanks to Chick Lit Plus for including me in this blog tour! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Beatriz says
I love reading and collecting inspiring creation, thanks for such update and I do love to have it…
Clauie says
I can’t wait to have the copy of this book and explore my self beyond those inspirational thoughts… Thanks for sharing this with us, I enjoyed reading it a while…
Stefannie says
Thanks for the great review you have shared here…I am sure a lot of people are interested with this…Great job!
Jolyn Palliata says
I love this book, and can’t wait for the next one! *pokes Monica* Get on that, would ya?!
Great review, Stefany! And congrats, Monica! You deserve every success!!
Monica says
Thanks Jolyn! 😉 If you can magik me so extra time, I’d be happy to spend those extra hours writing on the next one. Soon though! Actually if you magicking – I’d like to order a clone who loves editing so I can focus on writing! 😀
Jolyn Palliata says
You got it!! I’ll see what I can do about that. 😉
Monica says
Yay! Clone Monica! You are my hero!
Monica says
Thanks Stefany! I’m so glad you tried it and that you liked it! Made a great reading buddy from this experience! 😀
Samantha says
I’m glad you enjoyed it!