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Omens
by Kelley Armstrong
I was reluctant to start this series because I'm a big fan of Kelley Armstrong's YA books, but I never was really drawn to the others. Too sensual maybe? Too mature? Too serious? Cainsville, however, is an exception.
Olivia can see and read omens, poppies on the doorstep, ravens in the park, rain on a sunny day, and know what they mean, like what a unique idea?? I love how this story gives you just a taste of the supernatural, a hint of something more without ever getting carried away. Cainsville is an intriguing little town with a history I would gladly read textbooks about in my spare time if it were real. Gargoyles hidden in the streets, elders who know more than they're letting on, psychics, superstitions, fae lore, and a sense of community so strong I'm actually almost envious. (And that's not to mention Gabriel. Their interactions, their partnership, everything. What can I say? I have a type, and that type is dark haired, secretly nice bastard)
The mystery left me never sure what to expect, and all I can say is it was thrilling. I've never read something so tightly weaved and wonderful that kept me guessing to the last minute. Just as I thought I was finally putting some pieces together, the book would make me start questioning my own judgement, start questioning my facts. Are the Larsen's really innocent? Are they sociopaths just trying to get what they want? What about Gabriel? What about everyone? I'd start trying to read the omens outside myself to get answers!
My one major issue with the book is just, well, I find anyone who still believes in the "science" or "logic" behind the concept of eugenics really annoying. For about half the book, Olivia is concerned she's inherited "The Serial Killer Genes," which is utterly ridiculous and tiresome especially from a well enough educated character and especially when a person has obviously never shown any such tendencies before finding out she is the daughter of killers. But it's easy to get past because otherwise, I have to admit, Olivia or Eden as some people still call her, is one of the more clever and intelligent heroines I've seen in a novel. Then again, I think Kelley is amazing at writing that type of real character.
It started to get a bit muddled at the end, taking some weirdly unexpected turns, but overall this was a gripping, suspenseful mystery and I loved almost every moment of it.
Olivia can see and read omens, poppies on the doorstep, ravens in the park, rain on a sunny day, and know what they mean, like what a unique idea?? I love how this story gives you just a taste of the supernatural, a hint of something more without ever getting carried away. Cainsville is an intriguing little town with a history I would gladly read textbooks about in my spare time if it were real. Gargoyles hidden in the streets, elders who know more than they're letting on, psychics, superstitions, fae lore, and a sense of community so strong I'm actually almost envious. (And that's not to mention Gabriel. Their interactions, their partnership, everything. What can I say? I have a type, and that type is dark haired, secretly nice bastard)
The mystery left me never sure what to expect, and all I can say is it was thrilling. I've never read something so tightly weaved and wonderful that kept me guessing to the last minute. Just as I thought I was finally putting some pieces together, the book would make me start questioning my own judgement, start questioning my facts. Are the Larsen's really innocent? Are they sociopaths just trying to get what they want? What about Gabriel? What about everyone? I'd start trying to read the omens outside myself to get answers!
My one major issue with the book is just, well, I find anyone who still believes in the "science" or "logic" behind the concept of eugenics really annoying. For about half the book, Olivia is concerned she's inherited "The Serial Killer Genes," which is utterly ridiculous and tiresome especially from a well enough educated character and especially when a person has obviously never shown any such tendencies before finding out she is the daughter of killers. But it's easy to get past because otherwise, I have to admit, Olivia or Eden as some people still call her, is one of the more clever and intelligent heroines I've seen in a novel. Then again, I think Kelley is amazing at writing that type of real character.
It started to get a bit muddled at the end, taking some weirdly unexpected turns, but overall this was a gripping, suspenseful mystery and I loved almost every moment of it.