Review: Very Mysterious!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2012
Alex finds herself coming back to her hometown where she faces her past with a brave face.  Dealing with inner demons she battles her nightmares, her own insecurities, as well as a snobby girl who made her life miserable just before she was shipped to a school for the "emotionally challenged."  On the first day back home she bonds with a group of friends who help her deal with her past.  Alex holds a secret that is wrapped up in her nightmares as well as the mystery of her family's past.Good Parts I lovedI really enjoyed Alex's sarcasm especially when she would think things like "no one smells like wet grass, Get a grip Alex."  I found Alex's background very interesting, because she'd gone to school for the "emotionally challenged" that made me feel like she wasn't just the typical main character in all teen books.  The mystery of Alex and her mother held my attention, the untold story of what happened to Alex when she was young.  I loved the relationship between her brother and her, and their reliance upon each other with dealing with the abandonment of their mother.  Though Morgan and Devon's relationship with her was sudden, I found Morgan to be a very sweet character that I loved.  Very well written book overall!  I think this author will go far.  There are very few books that hold my attention all the way through, and The Awakening held mine the entire time.Parts that I was unsure aboutThe grammar errors were something the author might want to work on, there were quite a few I spotted.  I also was confused by the quick attachment she made with the different boys and her quick love of Devon.  They seemed a bit too sudden.  Also the nicknames that the boys gave her "Bessie Mae, and Cara" seemed to annoy me, because it was never explained why they called her that.Overall excellent job!  Intriguing characters and mysterious!  Liked it!