Review: Great YA series!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 29, 2013
I am really enjoying this series.  Although it is not a fast-moving, page-by-page action packed book, it is still an absolutely great book to add to your shelves.  I actually liked the fact that the author took her time with her characters to make them realistic and that the storyline moves along at a human pace. ;-)The author's characters are so well-created. I love Jade's character.  She has me cracking up (a lot).  Her inner voice (which tends to be not-so-inner) is so filled with sarcasm that I can't help but love it.  Jade mirrors a real teen - she is no where near perfect. She has major attitude, insecurities, inner strength, and a desire to want what's right in the world.  I also love Linc's character. He, too, is perfectly flawed.  It's nice to read about a relationship that isn't all swoony eyes and save-the-damsel.  They fight, they avoid each other, they have issues with expressing themselves, and yet they are there for one another, stand up for each other, and care deeply for each other.  I also love that sex or sexual feelings have not been focused on in this series.  It makes this series a good, wholesome type of book for the teen who isn't really focusing on that in their life. I also enjoy Tasha for her steadfast friendship and Rachel for her great depiction of a bully. I'm dying to learn the story behind Bryan's hatred (because there just HAS to be more to it than what we've been given so far). ;-)There are a few action scenes, but this book is mostly about Jade coming to terms with who/what she is.  Most book 2s in a series drag, but this one was really enjoyable.  Jade is dealing with some serious DNA-issues, and it's a lot to digest and sort through.  I love how the author slowly revealed some of the "side-effects" of Jade's DNA.  I can't wait to see how she continues to evolve and where it will take her.