Review: Review for Sam I Am by Heather Killough-Walden
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2012
I bought Sam I Am a very long time ago, and that's how I discovered Heather Killough-Walden's books. While it isn't my favorite book, it is a good young adult book by Ms. Walden.Summary: Seventeen year-old Logan Wright is creative. She's a writer, escaping the pain of her world into the world of words. She creates gorgeous, deadly male characters that find and protect their chosen mates. There should be nothing wrong with that. Right? Except that it is October. One of her creations, an ancient force, comes to life. He comes in the form of Sam Hain, a tall, handsome boy. He wants her, but he is not who he seems. Logan and her friends have a month to save her from this dangerous power that they have awakened,What I Liked: This is one of the first HKW books that I've ever read, and one of the reasons why I now consistently read and review books by HKW. Sam I Am is based on high school students, which at the time, and still, I am. I really liked the high school setting that Ms. Walden has created. It's like she remembers exactly what high school was like, and put it into words. I liked the protagonist, Logan. I really felt for her. Her family issues, her escape into writing, her protectiveness over her siblings, it was very well explored. I liked that we as readers were able to see through the minds of Logan, Meagan, and Dom at different points in the story. As always, the descriptions of scenery, actions, and emotions were flawless. I love how Ms. Walden weaves her story and sucks a reader in with her prose. This was one of her first young adult books I believe, and she really wrote for that crowd. This book was very short (compared to some of her other books), but very enjoyable.What I Did Not Like: I didn't understand the prologue. I read this book a really long time ago, and read it maybe one or two times since, but I remember thinking that the prologue was confusing. I also did not like Logan at times. Her character seemed weak, but then at other points in the story, immensely powerful. I liked her, but sometimes I didn't. But that seems to be the way it is for most of any books! So it's not really a dislike, because you can't always like everyone all the time.Would I Recommend It: Yes. It's not my favorite HKW book, but it's definitely worth the read, especially since it is part of a series. Since it is set around high school students, I would recommend this book to any teenager and up.Rating: 4 stars.Great job, Ms. Walden! I can't wait for Secretly Sam!