Review: Great For Summer Reading!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2013
The debut novel of Allie Bruton's Lost Daughters of Atlantis series, RIPTIDE, is a great summer read for any age YA or even non-YA paranormal romance lover! Ms. Burton takes us quickly into the life of Pearl, a sixteen year old who has suffered years of misuse and abuse by her adoptive parents. Pearl has unusual abilities when it comes to being in deep water and has always been treated as a "freak". When she saves a little boy from drowning in an amusement park pool, she puts her future in jeopardy. She also meets Chase, a boy who wants her to put her trust in him. Despite her growing attraction for the boy who looks at her like she's "special special" and not a freak, Pearl isn't sure she can trust him.Ms. Burton has woven a story of young love, betrayal, self-discovery and intrigue among the legend of the lost world of Atlantis. Your heart will connect with Pearl and her journey to find independence, self worth and someone who will see her more than a tool. You'll be turning the pages to discover more of Pearl's past and what may become her future.Can't wait for the second book, REDTIDE.