Review: A ONE-OF-A-KIND BOOK!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2014
“Wingspan” is a refreshing new paranormal romance, and quite different from the usual. No vampires, werewolves, demons or magic here. Set a few years in the future, it takes a look at what genetic engineering might be able to achieve and how everyone, from the military and the government, to ambitious scientists can use it.Chessa Dawning and Charlie Lake have a lot more in common than their looks. While the girls are suffering from the painful outcome of genetic modification, they and their friends are pursued relentlessly and, eventually, captured.This book is filled with riveting action and nail biting suspense as the main characters, while fleeing from the men chasing them, are caught up in car chases and other life threatening situations. Despite the nonstop action there is a profound poignancy to the story. Both Chessa and Charlie have to deal with unresolved questions; questions which may be related. Unfortunately, this is also a tale of betrayal of the worst kind.The main characters, Chessa, Charlie, Ryan and Mickey are well fleshed out and realistic. All the other key players in this story are also unique, strong individuals. Not for a moment does the author reveal the true identity of the traitors and bad guys.The thrilling yet tender descriptions of romance bring a gentleness to the book. At least there are still guys out there who can love a girl no matter what she looks like or the baggage she seems to carry.For a quick and very satisfying tale of science, action, suspense and love, I highly recommend “Wingspan”. This is truly a one of its kind book. (Ellen Fritz)