Review: Sci Fi Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2013
I received The Athena Effect in return for an honest review from the author. Cali has grown up living a quiet life in the mountains being home schooled and learning to live off the land. When she suddenly loses her parents to a freak motorcycle accident she is forced to live with her aunt who she's never met till she turns 18. Cali grew up a simple life so moving in with her aunt is more than she could have imagined. Cal could doesn't worry about graduating, he's been all about girls parties and motorcycles since he father went to prison for the accident that killed his mother.At least he didn't care till the night Cali saved his life, changing both of their futures in ways neither one could imagine. When Cali avoids him at school after saving his life she sparks his interest. Most girls throw themselves at him but she's the exception, soon he can't stop thinking about her because he's never met anyone like her. Suddenly the truth about her past begins to come out, learning why her parents have hidden her in the woods all these years.I love Cali she's a sweetheart, I think growing up in the woods she learned to survive which gives her an edge in the concrete jungle that other country girls wouldn't have. Plus we have Cal he's a bad-boy but he protects and saves Cali. Together they both are missing something that they need to survive but together they are whole, each matching the others weakness.I was super excited to start The Athena Effect it's a unique concept that instantly captured my imagination. The story is an intricate web of mystery, adventure and romance that combine to create an exciting first installment. The author has mixed sci-fi with reality creating a fantastic story that spurs the imagination. I was captivated right from the start unable to put the book down sneaking it with me at the dog park to read while my puppy played. I look forward to checking out the rest of the series.