Review: Cute read for younger teens!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 26, 2012
I would like to thank the author for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review. my rating is probably more of a 3.5 stars. I feel this book is best for ages 12 to 18.Cassie is a regular high school 15 year old, a little outspoken at times, and just wants her Dad to be able to come home from Afghanistan so her life can be normal again. Violet is the silent, small girl from school that never says a word. Cassie accidently befriends her and violet reveals that she is a member of an ancient people call "The First." She is connected to trees, and has the magic ability to make plants grow at an amazing speed, and control water, and cause storms. Cassie at first thinks she can use Violet's talents to come up with a ridiculous plan to end the war and bring her father home. But then both girls meet Violet's grandfather, and her feelings change. Grandfather, Mr. Baumler, reminds me of an extreme, fanatical, "Go Green" tree person. He has a plan to rid the area of all humans, or monkey people, as they refer to them. And he needs Violet's help to accomplish this. His craziness makes Cassie realize she was going to use Violet, too, and this helps them to become better friends, and work to save the city.This was a very interesting book with a new kind of people. Sometimes I found a little of the extreme plans a little ridiculous, but it was entertaining. Cassie has a little bit of a big math that helps to entertain. And there is a hint of romance in the air with Kodi. Recommend this mostly to teens. I found it cute and easy to read.