Review: Great imagery and writing style
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 5, 2012
I was instantly intrigued by the synopsis of Reflection. I have been a longtime fan of fiction that involves a coma patient, and was excited to see the direction the author was going to take this book in.The book opened slowly, but quickly picks up as Heather begins to recount what she remembers before the accident that landed her in a coma. Jessica's use of imagery and style of writing during these scenes made me feel deeply connected to what Heather was experiencing. Even though, as the reader, I was slightly aware of the truth behind the strange moments Heather had, it was as if I was being guided through the same fog-like dream that she was-I felt like I was right beside her. I could have been one of her classmates; a silent witness. I love authors who have the ability to place their readers inside of their worlds; inside of their heads.As the "memories" continued, I grew more and more anxious to get back to present day, and in turn, began to lose some interest in the storyline-but that was my own impatience. The author brought me back at just the right moment, and I was able to put the whole story into perspective.I enjoyed the characters-their dynamics and diversity. There are not many YA books I've read of late that incorporate all walks of life-especially a variety of races, ethnic backgrounds, etc. I think Jessica Roberts did an amazing job of being descriptive enough with her characters that the readers were well aware of what they looked like-there was no guesswork, or assumptions. For this reason-I gained deep respect for her as an author, and as a person.Reflection concluded at just the right moment, and with just enough of a cliffhanger for readers to hold on to. I can't wait to read book 2: Reaction.