Review: One of a kind
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 15, 2014
This novel is simultaneously mellow and intense.  Pohler mixes intrigue with suspense to keep you on your toes throughout.  By writing in the present tense Pohler gives a sense of the here and now, adding to the suspense of the tale.  She also flashes back to provide the background for current events in a very captivating manner.  I fully admit that at the beginning I found myself wondering where the story was going, but once it took off I was hooked.  The genetics and history worked into this novel really had me hooked.I love the fact that the main character was quite easy to identify with.  She lives the stereotypical life of a stay at home housewife yet is quite true to herself, if only in thought.  I loved journeying along with her, getting to know her family and those who have a profound effect on her life.  Pohler’s character development in this novel is brilliant.  Each individual is developed to suit their role perfectly.  They are also true to their character.  No one magically becomes someone else nor do they miraculously have a moment when they ‘see the light’.As a whole this novel was well written and thought out. It’s not a light read, but rather a work that really makes you think.  It was emotional and suspenseful, combining elements that I would never have dreamed of putting together.  This was an intriguing start to Pohler’s new series and I can’t wait to see what comes next.