Originally Reviewed At: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 5 Controllers
Review Source: Publisher
Reviewer: Me


I cannot start this review without first saying, OMG. Yes, page after explosive page I found myself screaming OMG aloud and at the top of my lungs. I feel like I’ve been sent on a crashing plan ride and Jus didn’t even bother to warn her passengers about the dangers of flying on the Denazen airline. Just as I adored Touch the first book in the Series, I am also swooning over Tremble.

The story begins shortly after book two, Toxic ends. We’re introduced to a surly Dez reeling from Kale’s decision to sacrifice himself in order to save her life. Slowly dying because of the Six trials and emotionally beaten down by the loss of Kale, Dez’s life is quickly taking a nosedive into oblivion. *Cries Cries* Her friends attempt to loosen her up a bit and give her a night of fun. What should be a familiar trip back into old Dez territory, leads to a shocking sisterly reunion and a heartbreaking one when – OMG – Kale shows up at the party. Kale doesn’t realize who Dez is, or remember any of their time together. All he knows it that Kiernan (Dez’s sister) is the object of his affection and Dez (who in his mind is Kiernan) is someone he wants to hurt for destroying his entire world. Sounds a bit confusing eh? We’’ it’s not in the land of Supremacy.

Because of a Six’s ability, Kale’s memories have been rewritten so to speak and now everything he believes is a lie. The Kale we all fell in love with is now nothing more than a shell of a person full of hate with powers that are ready to kill anyone in his way. Unfortunately, Dez cannot do anything about Kale’s situation because as they quickly learn, his powers have grown and make him almost unstoppable. *tear* In the meantime to take her mind off her Kale problems, Dez works with the other members of the Underground to find other Supremacy kids and alert them to the coming danger. However, the Underground are not the only ones looking to get their hands on Sixes, Denazen is hot on their trail too.

The thing I love most about reading a Jus Accardo novel is the action. One emotional action packed moment is always followed by another, and another, and another, and another until all you have is an EPIC adventure cemented in angst, powerful writing, and characters you will hate to love, love to love, and love to hate! AH, I adore me some Dez. She is so raw and never deviates from her true self. Despite her hardships and everything she’s had to endure, she still remains the loyal, quick-witted, brave, spitfire girl from the first novel. Kale though, gosh I just wanted to cry during the first half of the book. He was pretty ruthless and dang near broke my heart with how awful he was being to Dez. Still though, I love him and was rooting for their relationship the entire time.

Overall, I can’t say much about the book without giving away spoilers so I will just end this review with nothing but the highest praise. If you haven’t had the chance to read Touch or Toxic, I suggest you do so before picking up Tremble because the emotional journey truly is EPIC and will probably give your heart palpitations late into the wee hours of the night. ( )

*If you haven't read the first books in the series you may want to skip this review.*

My Thoughts: Tremble is the third book in the Denazen series. The books shortly after where Toxic leaves off. Though not necessary, Faceless, Jus Accardo's novella which occurs between Toxic and Tremble is really good to read because it lets you know what has gone on with Brandt and introduces you to Devin, who both play a part in Tremble. Denazen and Kale have all but disappeared and though she tries not to show it Dez, is heartbroken and is determined to find him. Ginger, Dez's mom, Dax, and the other Sixes main goal is to find the cure for the serum sickness before Dez and the other supremacy kids turn 18. Needless to say, as in every book in the series, there is pretty much nonstop action, conspiracy, lies, danger, and of course it wouldn't be complete without some romance. I will tell you that we do see Jade in this book, and Alex, as well as Kiernan, who I could just bitch slap....ugh.

When Kale finally does make an appearance is is nothing like I expected and I had a really "WTH" moment, trying to figure out what had happened to Kale. Jus Accardo really took me by surprise with the direction she took the story in. OMG - I loved Kale, then I hated Kale, then I wanted to slap the crap out of Kale, then I loved Kale again. Dez is her trademark totally badass heroine self, and handled things really well, which I totally admire her for. The web of lies that have been woven is thick, strong, deep, and has caused some really "sticky" situations. It takes a lot of effort for Dez, Kale, and the gang to find out the truth, which is crucial to the restoration of everyone involved. Of course there is nonstop action and drama, as there is in every book in the series, which pretty much keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. I was getting a little worried about things working out, but Jus Accardo pulls it all together by the end, which was great, and sets the stage to deliver another action packed installment in the series. Get ready for some twist, turns, and secrets, that I know I didn't see coming, to be revealed. The ending leaves you hungry for the next book, but it doesn't leave you hanging off a cliff by your fingertips, which is a position I don't like to be in. Overall, Tremble is a thrilling third installment in the Denazen series and I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it. ( )

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