Review: Unique, beautifully written, and just downright amazing! A must read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 15, 2013
Finding Esta is a story that follows a young woman named Luna. She is an empath who tries her best not to get into contact with people. The only friends she has are dead and one resides in her head. They are ghosts, well Shadows. The one in her head named Flo uses her as a host. Luna is a journalist and hears about a cold case that would make a great story for the newspaper. Luna may be familiar with the Shadows, but her discovery reveals there is much more out there.Stop and just take a second a stare at that cover. How gorgeous is that? That was the first thing that caught my attention (well, duh) then I read the summary and I was dying for even more. Boy was this book a treat. Our main character Luna is a very sheltered girl. Her ability as an empath and her allergy to the sun has made her quite the outcast. It has also sent her to the psych ward due to her insane parents. When I say insane, I truly mean insane and evil as hell. I could not believe just how vile they are. I could stay here all day and talk about how much I hate them, but there are other things to talk about. Like Flo, Luna's ghost friend. I loved her. She didn't hold anything back and was a true best friend.We learn that Luna is a Shadow host. She helps Shadows stay out of the Shadow Land where spirits stay after they have died if they have unfinished business. Along with that, she is an empath is is able to feel other people's emotions very easily especially when she touches something. Her empathy really kicks in when she senses she is being stalked but a very strange man and worse, it seems she is getting attracted to him. She thinks she is stupid for doing so, but he seems to be constantly helping her. She doesn't know why though.Wharton is some major new talent. I love her writing style. I was hooked from page one with this book. The way this story is paced is amazing and the plot is incredible. I love how complex this story is. Luna decides to take the plunge and actually leave her town to investigate this 20-year-old case. I love where this book goes. I had no idea where the hell Wharton was taking this story, but I love the twist. It is quite brilliant. To say you will be entertained is an understatement. I loved this story.I am trying hard not to spoil, but this is a must read. You will love Luna. You instantly feel her pain and connect with her. You will love these characters and the story. This is such an original read and I loved every minute of it. This is one of my favorite reads this year so far. If you are looking for an innovative New Adult read, look no further.