Review: PetRead
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 30, 2012
(this review is also posted in goodreads.) The story jumps right into the "gifts" of the gifted teens... most unusual of them being Kassia who is capable of staring someone to death, literally. She is surrounded by friends Mira, a compeller of thoughts and immune to Kassia's death stare; Noe who can glimpse the future; Auralee who can hear people's thoughts; Zane, who can communicate with animals and anyone of any nationality; and Daxton, who has the ability to take anyone anywhere in dreams. Spotlight goes to Kassia when evil forces recognize her tremendous power and try to turn her to the dark side. Kassia must choose whether to have dominion over the world as a queen, or, to commit the ultimate sacrifice: her life in exchange for the safety of her friends and loved ones and the entire human race.At times there are impressions of unceremonious storytelling here--like how the story starts in the midst of all the character's abilities; when it gives off information that other supernatural being exists like it's a mundane thing; like when Daxton was transferred to Kassia's school and in just a few days they fall in love. At other times, it feels like it's wallowing in doubt, misery and grief--when they were on the run and when Kassia's choice is made. Nevertheless, I'll rate this 3 stars for the entertainment it gave, and thankfully minus the exasperation I unfortunately get often from freebies.