Review: Captivating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 6, 2014
Souls of Darkness by Eleanor T Beaty is Young Adult Paranormal novel set on the island of Mahini, near Cooks Island.  It starts with a mysterious death which prompts a mother and son to take a summer vacation to Mahini.  While there they contend with superstition, supernatural beings, and a little teenage romance.Our protagonist, Alex, makes a deal with his mother Charlotte that he will go on vacation with her to this unknown island this summer if she promises to let him pick the destination next summer.  Upon their arrival Alex meets a local girl named Taiya and is immediately attracted.  Taiya ends up being vital to Alex's survival on his vacation.Souls of Darkness has great dialogue, a great plot, and plenty of action.  If you enjoy an action packed tale then this book is for you.