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__ceecee__ 's review for:
Unspoken
by Sarah Rees Brennan
Quick summary of my reactions to this book:
Kami and Jared had been able to read each other's thoughts and feelings since they were born. They each thought the other wasn't real, just an imaginary friend. But when they found out that they were real, they both freak out and get angry at each other, especially since their first face-to-face impression of each other wasn't pleasant. Now if you found out your imaginary friend was real, wouldn't it be awesome? And yet Brennan didn't go there. She explored the ways meeting someone you've always wanted to meet but didn't quite meet expectations. She explored how complicated the relationship of two people who can communicate their thoughts and feelings through telepathy can be. It resulted in awkward moments, and frustrating moments for the reader. In the end, I think it was realistic, the way paranormal YAs can be realistic. The heroine strives for truth, individuality, and avoids the codependency that such an ability could bring, and I applaud that.
And despite their reluctance to embrace each other as "soulmates", there's no denying the irredeemable bond that they formed when they were children, and in the end, Kami and Jared were ADORABLE.
The reveal of the antagonist was kind of a letdown, though, and the reviewers who said this ended in a cliffhanger weren't kidding. It makes you want to get the second book ASAP.
*4.5 stars Kick ass heroines with really good relationship development.
Kami and Jared had been able to read each other's thoughts and feelings since they were born. They each thought the other wasn't real, just an imaginary friend. But when they found out that they were real, they both freak out and get angry at each other, especially since their first face-to-face impression of each other wasn't pleasant. Now if you found out your imaginary friend was real, wouldn't it be awesome? And yet Brennan didn't go there. She explored the ways meeting someone you've always wanted to meet but didn't quite meet expectations. She explored how complicated the relationship of two people who can communicate their thoughts and feelings through telepathy can be. It resulted in awkward moments, and frustrating moments for the reader. In the end, I think it was realistic, the way paranormal YAs can be realistic. The heroine strives for truth, individuality, and avoids the codependency that such an ability could bring, and I applaud that.
And despite their reluctance to embrace each other as "soulmates", there's no denying the irredeemable bond that they formed when they were children, and in the end, Kami and Jared were ADORABLE.
The reveal of the antagonist was kind of a letdown, though, and the reviewers who said this ended in a cliffhanger weren't kidding. It makes you want to get the second book ASAP.
Spoiler
Mostly because Jared was such a jerk. I HATE JARED I HATE HIM I HATE HIM.*4.5 stars Kick ass heroines with really good relationship development.