Review: Great series!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
This is one of the best series that I've read recently!  If I could have a "superpower", it would be rippling... being able to be invisible and move faster through space, plus effectively not being solid when you ripple would be awesome!The first book just jumps right in to the scene described in the summary, where Sam has rippled in front of her classmates and Will saw it happen.  Through the story, Sam discovers that some of her memories are explained by her rippling; however, she also realizes that there's more than she realized to a tragedy in her childhood.  This occurs late in the first book, but there's a few twists early in the book to keep you reading plus exploration of the rippling ability.The second book involves meeting more ripplers and continuing to establish the dark story of the antagonists in the series.  The action starts to pick up in this book and the relationship between Will and Sam deepens.The third book alternates between Sam and Will's viewpoints, whereas the first two are completely from Sam's point of view.  I must admit I was worried at first, but for the most part it was beneficial for the story and the narrators had distinct voices.  Knowing now that there is another book, the ending point is easier to accept.  The main story with Will and Sam is well resolved, but there's still part of the plot set in motion by the antagonists that is left unresolved, although it is implied that the protagonists will be able to keep doomsday from occurring.Even though I was a bit disappointed at what was left unresolved by the ending, it was still a very enjoyable read and there was enough closure that I'm giving it the full 5 stars.  The only cautionary notes that I would give are first of all that there is quite a bit of focus on the relationship between Sam and Will through the trilogy, which may be offputting to some people.  If you enjoy "insta-love" in stories, you won't like this one, but if you don't mind seeing a relationship that develops over time, then this book series will be enjoyable for you.  Also, the plot by the antagonists is very dark (reminiscent of eugenics/Nazi Germany) and might be inappropriate for young readers.  That said, these books are an incredible bargain and as enjoyable as bestsellers that cost much more!  I definitely want to read more of Cidney Swanson's writing!