"They say the truth can set you free. I found out it can kill you."
Seventeen-year-old Kat Matheson has never revealed the dark secret that sets her apart from everyone else: She can see and hear the dead. Until now, she has been able to ignore the strange apparitions and whispering voices. But it may not be that simple anymore. Haunted by eerie visions and increasingly frightening nightmares, Kat begins to fear she may be the target of a dark and ominous force from beyond the grave. Complicating matters is the arrival of her new neighbor, a young man she instinctively distrusts but is inexplicably drawn to. Gorgeous and mysterious, he seems to hold a disturbing knowledge of her long-held secrets.
As she desperately tries to maintain control, events take an unexpected and violent turn. Discovering that nothing is what it seems and that her psychic abilities may involve far more than just communing with the dead, Kat may be forced to confront her worst fears and the powerful curse that controls her destiny.
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Reckoning (Dark Prophecy #1)
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Publisher Name
Molly M Hall
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Age Group
12+
Published Date
September 02, 2012
ISBN Number
1479342112
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Background: Kat can see things that others cannot, but she has spooked her parents so she pretends not to see them anymore. One night a mysterious boy moves in next door without any parents, and to top things off, these spirits that she sees are getting stronger for some reason.
Review: I was very surprised by this book, I was expecting a paranormal YA read, which the quirkiness of some teenage romance and drama. What I was not expecting was the chills it sent down my spine. There were a few occasions reading at night that I could not get images our of my head, spooky spirits, dreams Kat experiences, sexy neighbor and his creepy house. It was a nice difference to normal YA paranormal reads though. It gave the book an edge.
I really liked the spooky, creepy elements and they brought more to the character development, even though I did feel like Kat is kind of dumb sometimes, but as teens we are were/ are...
I think what I enjoyed was the questioning through the plot, not the kind were the author just completely leaves you hanging at the end, but the kind that is built up through the plot without the reader realizing, some are answered and built up, others were waiting to be addressed fully later.
I think that Molly Hall wrote a spectacular YA. There are elements for everyone, suspense, action, some good looking guys, some romance, and some of that star-crossed lovers/ companions feel.
Very much enjoyed.
Review: I was very surprised by this book, I was expecting a paranormal YA read, which the quirkiness of some teenage romance and drama. What I was not expecting was the chills it sent down my spine. There were a few occasions reading at night that I could not get images our of my head, spooky spirits, dreams Kat experiences, sexy neighbor and his creepy house. It was a nice difference to normal YA paranormal reads though. It gave the book an edge.
I really liked the spooky, creepy elements and they brought more to the character development, even though I did feel like Kat is kind of dumb sometimes, but as teens we are were/ are...
I think what I enjoyed was the questioning through the plot, not the kind were the author just completely leaves you hanging at the end, but the kind that is built up through the plot without the reader realizing, some are answered and built up, others were waiting to be addressed fully later.
I think that Molly Hall wrote a spectacular YA. There are elements for everyone, suspense, action, some good looking guys, some romance, and some of that star-crossed lovers/ companions feel.
Very much enjoyed.
| Overall rating | 4.0 | |
| Writing Style | 4.0 | |
| Plot/Story | 4.0 | |
| Illustrations (if applicable) | N/A | |
| Characters (if applicable) | 4.0 | |
| Editing/Design Quality | 4.0 |
A Very Good Read!
Background: Kat can see things that others cannot, but she has spooked her parents so she pretends not to see them anymore. One night a mysterious boy moves in next door without any parents, and to top things off, these spirits that she sees are getting stronger for some reason.
Review: I was very surprised by this book, I was expecting a paranormal YA read, which the quirkiness of some teenage romance and drama. What I was not expecting was the chills it sent down my spine. There were a few occasions reading at night that I could not get images our of my head, spooky spirits, dreams Kat experiences, sexy neighbor and his creepy house. It was a nice difference to normal YA paranormal reads though. It gave the book an edge.
I really liked the spooky, creepy elements and they brought more to the character development, even though I did feel like Kat is kind of dumb sometimes, but as teens we are were/ are...
I think what I enjoyed was the questioning through the plot, not the kind were the author just completely leaves you hanging at the end, but the kind that is built up through the plot without the reader realizing, some are answered and built up, others were waiting to be addressed fully later.
I think that Molly Hall wrote a spectacular YA. There are elements for everyone, suspense, action, some good looking guys, some romance, and some of that star-crossed lovers/ companions feel.
Very much enjoyed.
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This book was very well written, especially for being by a new author. The thing that may turn some away is that it's written in first person present tense, which I know is a style that a lot of readers don't really like, but if you can get past that, it's so worth a read. The character of Kat Matheson is a very believable one, as she thinks and acts like the teenager she is, which I think lacks in a lot of books with a teenage main character. The character and plot also appeal to a wide audience, and the author is able to really capture each character as an individual. Definitely recommend it!
| Overall rating | 4.8 | |
| Writing Style | 4.0 | |
| Plot/Story | 5.0 | |
| Illustrations (if applicable) | N/A | |
| Characters (if applicable) | 5.0 | |
| Editing/Design Quality | 5.0 |
Very good book!
This book was very well written, especially for being by a new author. The thing that may turn some away is that it's written in first person present tense, which I know is a style that a lot of readers don't really like, but if you can get past that, it's so worth a read. The character of Kat Matheson is a very believable one, as she thinks and acts like the teenager she is, which I think lacks in a lot of books with a teenage main character. The character and plot also appeal to a wide audience, and the author is able to really capture each character as an individual. Definitely recommend it!
Good Points
The characters and setting are very believable, and the plot is very interesting and original. Definitely worth reading.
Bad Points
The writing style might turn some away.
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