Review: Review for Wild-Born
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
3.5/5 starsNearing his thirteenth birthday, Adrian discovers that he has special abilities; he's telekinetic.  An attack on his family by an evil force sends his world spinning as he discovers who he is and how to survive. (I am beyond the age of thirteen, so I can't really review the book as such.)Narration: First person – AdrianCharacter Development: Adrian has a good heart and tries to do the right thing. He is still a kid after all and makes mistakes. He soon learns there are consequences for his mistakes, and they can sometimes involve those around him. His actions reflect those of both a child and an adult. He can be impulsive and rebellious, which usually causes him trouble. On the other hand, he can be respectful and considerate at a level beyond what can be expected for his age. Adrian gives the books a voice and sometimes addresses the reader in the prose. Another interesting character is Alia - also gifted but with a different power. She is younger than Adrian and has had a traumatic childhood before being rescued. This makes her have a hard time expressing herself like a normal child would. I would have liked to have seen a little bit more development on this front by the end of the book. Although I admit, her character did grow within the book. I would have also liked to seen more background with Ralph.Plot Development/Flow: Judging by the age of the characters and therefore the intended audience, the book might be a little slow pace for its length. The story set up for things that would happen later. There are actions scenes periodically throughout the book, but there are also down times when we learn more about the characters (and what's happening around them.) The story ends well, but definitely leaves off for the next book to pick up.Standalone or Part of a Series: First book in the Psionic Pentalogy