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shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
2.0
"Whitney Forbes always new she was special. Growing up with a father in the CIA, it is no surprise that she would be automatically included into the top secret agency; chosen at a young age to be part of clarion, a unique program developed for children like her, who were gifted. Her ESP has always allowed her to read people and see things to come, but when she is inexplicably drawn to Reid Wallace it becomes clear that her abilities far surpass that of any other person with such a gift. After the devastating news that a close friend has passed on, Whitney’s life heads in a direction she never saw coming. With a new secret mission ahead and the knowledge of what is to come she must find the ability to blindly trust the one person who still manages to surprise her and take on the role of leader as the sundial.
Reid Wallace has always been a lady’s man. It is no surprise to anyone when there is a new girl on his arm; but when he is paired with Whitney Forbes he soon discovers that there is more to her than meets the eye. Being an empath himself he is able to read things about her and her past that no one else would know. This brings him even closer to Whitney and pulls him into feelings he never knew he could have. Now that their fates are intertwined he must find the courage to be there for her like no one else, to teach her, and to face a mission so dangerous that he may not return.
The fact that both of these characters were involved in either military or CIA since they were younger really makes for a perfect pair; but at the same time brings up a lot of questions regarding trust. He was meant to protect her and teach her the one thing she needs to know most, how to block others with gifts from reading her thoughts; but for her, trusting him isn’t easy; especially when it comes to Karen. There is definitely something there and when you pair that with the fact that he refuses to tell her, it becomes clear he has something to hide. However, for the mission at hand the two characters abilities completely complement each other and allow for a very interesting mystery.
I feel that the author really rushed the story, going from one moment to the next abruptly, with no real warning. She skipped over days sometimes weeks in a matter of one paragraph. Although, most people would prefer in person to skip the detail and get straight to the point, I find it completely unappealing in a book. It felt as though you were running through, trying to catch up, only to get lost again; like being in a coma for a few days and then you wake up and return right back to life as if nothing had happened. I admire the story line and the mystery within the book; however, I do not think I would read it again.
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Reid Wallace has always been a lady’s man. It is no surprise to anyone when there is a new girl on his arm; but when he is paired with Whitney Forbes he soon discovers that there is more to her than meets the eye. Being an empath himself he is able to read things about her and her past that no one else would know. This brings him even closer to Whitney and pulls him into feelings he never knew he could have. Now that their fates are intertwined he must find the courage to be there for her like no one else, to teach her, and to face a mission so dangerous that he may not return.
The fact that both of these characters were involved in either military or CIA since they were younger really makes for a perfect pair; but at the same time brings up a lot of questions regarding trust. He was meant to protect her and teach her the one thing she needs to know most, how to block others with gifts from reading her thoughts; but for her, trusting him isn’t easy; especially when it comes to Karen. There is definitely something there and when you pair that with the fact that he refuses to tell her, it becomes clear he has something to hide. However, for the mission at hand the two characters abilities completely complement each other and allow for a very interesting mystery.
I feel that the author really rushed the story, going from one moment to the next abruptly, with no real warning. She skipped over days sometimes weeks in a matter of one paragraph. Although, most people would prefer in person to skip the detail and get straight to the point, I find it completely unappealing in a book. It felt as though you were running through, trying to catch up, only to get lost again; like being in a coma for a few days and then you wake up and return right back to life as if nothing had happened. I admire the story line and the mystery within the book; however, I do not think I would read it again.
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cinda_lu's review
2.0
I didn't get very far in this book because I became too bored to even finish it by chapter 5. It didn't have enough action for me. Maybe it would have picked up later on, but I didn't think it was worth continuing reading to find out.
joie881's review
5.0
Simply fantastic! What a refreshing YA novel. There is intelligence, suspense, profound observations about life/people, in addition to the usual quirky teenage drama. Highly recommended read! Can't wait for the sequel.
vodaas's review
3.0
This book was wonderful in its humor and the writing flowed beautifully. The ratings for this book were exceptionally high and I was eager to read it. As I read, I found myself laughing at the natural humor that Whitney showed and the relentless personality of Reid. Unfortunately,I felt that the book deserves three stars simply because it takes over half the book for any sort of action or suspense to really take place. It is obvious from the beginning that Reid and Whitney will end up together, but I felt as if the author spent a considerable amount of time building up the relationship between Whitney and Reid and not enough time with the actual plot. The reader feels as if the "story" has just begun the last quarter of the book. Having said that, I do look forward to the next one, and can only hope that we see more action.
aritrow's review
4.0
Pretty good, alright it got interested at the end.. And then I find out its number one out of a series! Arg!
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