Review: gorgeous story . ..
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2014
Whereas Hush, the first Lakeview story, was a brilliant modern day fairytale, Whisper is a faultless paranormal romance. Stacey R Campbell's writing is linear but always asks the reader to stretch their imagination and believe in the impossible, not only mystically but also romantically.The story's central character is Halle, the younger sister of the princess found at Lakeview in Hush. Halle is beginning her time as a "lifer" at the Academy, with the guidance of Leigh, who is in her final year. It is Halle who has the first paranormal experiences, just before she discovers the hidden journal of Elsie Stewart, the famous Lakeview ghost. In this journal Halle, Leigh and their friends find the secret of the Academy's treasure and begin an adventure to find it and bring peace to Elsie's spirit.Whilst searching for the treasure unites the group, Stacey R Campbell explores Leigh's character and in particular Whisper's omniscient narrator, but it is the when and how both Leigh and Calum will come to a mutual realisation, which keeps us entertained. Although Calum has clearly made mistakes I loved the fact they they are both pivotal in Halle's life and appear genuine.Though this is not a complicated plot, I was captivated by Lakeview's beautiful setting, as described by the author, and the tangibility of Halle and her group of friends. This is a perfect young adult series and I am very excited for the final book in the trilogy.I received this as a complimentary review copy, but this has had no influence on my opinion.​