Review: Review of one great one out of many.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2014
I absolutely loved this book. I've had this book on my to read list for a long time. The author contacted me about a review and I was thrilled to say yes. Unfortunately my plans to post a review in February went south when my computer crashed and put me behind on all my reviews. However, this is a book I will definitely put on my shelves at school. We are introduced to Kira who is not like the others around her. Usually by the time a teen has reached her age they have changed and can read minds. All classroom instruction is done through mindreading/mindspeaking. Kira must try to copy the notes of her friend Raf until her mother purchases her a special hearing aide that comes with a mic for the teachers to whisper into.It is obvious from the beginning that Raf doesn't just want to be her friend. When he tries to kiss her something happens and he hits the desk and ends up with a head injury. She thinks she has caused the injury but is unsure how. She meets another classmate Simon who has the answer to what she has done and how to control it. The question she must ask is if the knowledge she has is worth the risks. The book was so full of twists and turns and tension. Lots and lots of tension. The characters were well developed. The writing was so tight that I was propelled along. I finished the book in about three hours. I am glad this is a trilogy because I want to find out what will happen next to Kira and her family. Eventhough the story ended in a fashion that would make it seem complete if it was the only book you read of the trilogy, you definitely want to read the rest. I'm not sure I could give this book enough stars. I look forward to reading the second book Closed Hearts which is already out. Hopefully the third book in the trilogy will follow soon.  Looking forward to reading the other books in this set.