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lauthika's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
booksong's review against another edition
4.0
I might never have found this book if not for my friend, who convinced me to read it.
While the writing style is fairly light and straightforward, I loved the story. Sabine lives with her grandmother, both of them gifted with unusual psychic powers. Sabine is still learning to control and use her abilities, with the help of her sometimes snide spirit companion Opal. But with her gift kept a secret, she manages to live a fairly normal high school life.
But then something happens. Sabine begins to be tormented with visions of a girl with a dragonfly tattoo...a girl who is in mortal danger. And Sabine has to find her and warn her, before it's too late.
With the help of her grandmother's handyman Dominic, a blunt young guy with a mysterious skill of his own, Sabine begins to realize that she is coming into her full powers...and she's going to need them.
As with many books, the characters make this novel, but the plotline is still suspenseful. And the other books introduce plenty more problems to be solved.
While the writing style is fairly light and straightforward, I loved the story. Sabine lives with her grandmother, both of them gifted with unusual psychic powers. Sabine is still learning to control and use her abilities, with the help of her sometimes snide spirit companion Opal. But with her gift kept a secret, she manages to live a fairly normal high school life.
But then something happens. Sabine begins to be tormented with visions of a girl with a dragonfly tattoo...a girl who is in mortal danger. And Sabine has to find her and warn her, before it's too late.
With the help of her grandmother's handyman Dominic, a blunt young guy with a mysterious skill of his own, Sabine begins to realize that she is coming into her full powers...and she's going to need them.
As with many books, the characters make this novel, but the plotline is still suspenseful. And the other books introduce plenty more problems to be solved.
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
This was great.
I wasn't sure getting into this if I would enjoy it but its a decent read and I like the psychic story.
I'm excited to see more of Sabine and Dominic.
I wasn't sure getting into this if I would enjoy it but its a decent read and I like the psychic story.
I'm excited to see more of Sabine and Dominic.
vmontori's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cheeriospank's review against another edition
3.0
This book was free for a short time at Amazon.com's Kindle store, I bought it thinking I might read it but maybe not. One day I was bored and read it. I really enjoyed it. I love Thorn. The story was good, though predictable but it was a nice change for a light easy read.
c1nd3r3ll4's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
babble_75's review
4.0
This shows definite potential. I think it's a series, and I'd like to read more if there are more. It was free for Kindle when I got it, so I was pleasantly surprised.
emmarj's review against another edition
1.0
I got about 50% into this book and decided to give up. I NEVER leave a book unfinished but I will make an exception for this.
I don't know about young adult. Maybe this should be filed as a children's book. The characters were plastic, the plot completely predictable, and the writing boring. As if that wasn't enough, the editing is deplorable, especially for the Kindle which I assume is where the largest audience for this book will be viewing it since it was offered for free to Kindle users.
Putting this down and moving on.
I don't know about young adult. Maybe this should be filed as a children's book. The characters were plastic, the plot completely predictable, and the writing boring. As if that wasn't enough, the editing is deplorable, especially for the Kindle which I assume is where the largest audience for this book will be viewing it since it was offered for free to Kindle users.
Putting this down and moving on.
angsaysroar's review against another edition
1.0
I decided to download this cause it was free. All I can say it wasn't worth downloading even though it was free and it's too bad no stars isn't an option...