Review: Beautifully Written, Unique Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2013
I love words. They're what I love most about reading (and writing). I love simple words and flowery words. And I love it when words conjure images for me. I love all the word pictures. It's like a dessert - rich and decadent. And so very satisfying.Robyn Jones delivered a most delectable dessert with these first two books. She has created a finely crafted set of characters and an entirely new twist on vampires. The pictures she evokes with her incredible prose are fantastic. My goodness, I can even smell the scents she describes. I want to write so many words to describe my thoughts and feelings about these books and yet I'm not sure I can do them justice. But I'll give it a whirl.In Soul Walker, we are introduced to Anna Pierce. Anna is a special girl. Not having spoken since she was 5, a tragic accident leads to the discovery of her voice. It also leads to the introduction to a young man, Peter Davis, who seems to know everything about Anna and her life. The discoveries don't stop there.Anna has a gift. She was diagnosed with autism at 5. Along with the special quirks and being non-verbal, Anna also has the gift of being able to see souls. This ability makes her of special interest to certain people and that's not necessarily a positive thing.Following the tragedy that forever altered her life, Anna's new life revolves around her grandmother, her two cousins, Sara and Betsy, and, of course, Peter. However, Anna's gift and those who want to use her gift for the own gain, leave Anna fighting to live her new life on her own terms.Robyn's writing is marvelous. It drew such intense emotions from me. I smiled, laughed, cried...her characters are so well developed that I was captivated by them all. I love Anna! I love that she's flawed. I love all her quirks and her inner strength that I don't think she even knew she had. I love watching her brain work - I know a thing or two about being right-brained, and thinking in pictures. Peter was precious in all his protectiveness and love for Anna. Ella, Anna's grandmother, provides a bit of humor with her gruff mannerisms. Sara, the sweet cousin, and Betsy, the snarky cousin, are also lovable in their care for Anna. And the action - the sights, sounds, smells are so vividly portrayed. I also enjoyed the vampires. :) I love vampires and I love it when an author puts their own spin on vampires. Anna's gift and the powers it bestows - at least in the eyes of the vampires - was fresh and intriguing. Soul Walker is a completely compelling and utterly satisfying read.