Review: This was an exciting start to a new series!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2014
4.5 StarsThe Alyx Rayer Chronicles was my first introduction into S.J. Pierce’s writing, so I was keen to see what she had created next!! She did not let me down one bit and I was quickly thrown into a familiar world with all new characters.If you have not read the Alyx Rayer Chronicles, don't worry. This series is focused on a daughter of some of the characters from that series. But other than phone conversations, they don’t play a big part in this book. Captivate Me is set in the country, at a school for kids with special powers!! I am a fan of books set around schools, so I knew I’d enjoy this one… but the special powers really had me intrigued!!Kat wound up in the school because she used her power in the real world and was basically shunned by the people she saw every day. Going to a new school was hard at first, but she made friends quickly. All her new friends have powers too, so it makes it easier to fit in: telekinesis, shape shifting and elemental powers are just the beginning. But when people start disappearing from the school, things become tense.Kat was a girl that I liked almost immediately. She is sweet, kind and wants to fit in. She cares for those around her and seems to notice more than what most people do. She enjoys school and spends a lot of time with her friends, working on her powers and she is passionate about painting. But her inquisitive nature has her heading to the woods where she meets someone who will change her life forever.There were a lot of characters that I liked in this book. We met most of them briefly, but no matter what, they will support each other. There are a couple of love interests for Kat but it doesn’t really turn into a big love triangle. The mystery behind the missing people had me guessing at every turn and I enjoyed the twists thrown in along the way.This book was written in the 1st person perspective which is a change from the original series, and I think I connected with the main character more this time because the book is written that way. S.J. Pierce did a fantastic job weaving Kat’s story and I am looking forward to see where things go now. If you are looking for a fresh change in the YA fantasy/paranormal genre, definitely give this series a whirl!!Complimentary copy provided by the Author in exchange for an honest review.