Review: A sneak peek
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 24, 2013
Elemental is a novella (not even 50 pages long) introducing us into the world of Elementals. They are people who can control the elements, some are more powerful than others.Michael's family is special because he and his younger brothers each control a different element. Now people are always afraid of those who have more power than them. That is why Michael is so hated by most in town. It is not publicly known, but in their little society everyone knows about the Merrick's.Trying to get away from the daily harassment, Michael likes to hit some balls (baseballs that is), which puts him into direct contact with Emily. They are not enemies, as in they have never talked before, but let's say the families do not get along at all.So we have a tiny Romeo and Julia situation going on and you feel very hopeful Michael might finally be happy. If it weren't for her family that could have been the possibility. Unfortunately they make it very clear nothing will ever be happening.Elemental is short, interesting and gives you a sneak peek into the lives of the Merrick's, what they have to go through on a daily basis. We get to know Michael and it gives us insight in the man he could have become and the man he will really become.It ends on a cliffhanger, but in the second book it becomes very clear from the start what happened in this novella and how it influenced everything.