Review taken from my blog: reading-by-candlelight.blogspot.com
I have to admit that it took a while for me to get into this one. I wanted something different to read than my usual paranormal or dystopian read, so I picked this book up. The plot in the beginning moves kind of slowly, but throughout the book the pace picks up and I ended up really enjoying it.
I liked the plot and setting in this book. Even though the pace was slow in the beginning, I understand why. The author was setting the story up, putting in background info and other goodies to raise the tension later in the book. I found myself hooked when the last 100 pages came, I couldn't put it down. I could envision the town and all of the wonderful.. or not so wonderful, characters. Speaking of characters..
Haley and Taylor: Our main character in the story are twins, Haley and Taylor. I loved them both. They each had unique personalities that I liked - twins shouldn't have the same personality. They had such a close bond, and I really liked that. Plus they were pretty much telepathic and psychic. Awesome.
Katelyn: She wasn't actually present, of course, since she had died, but we got a lot of glimpses of her life from when she was alive. I loved her and hated her at the same time, and pitied her and rolled my eyes at her in the same instant. I felt sorry for her because of her family life. Her parents fought, and her mother had a drinking problem. I can understand these things.. but she was such a weak character. show more It was like she had no strength to her, especially after not making cheer squad. I kind of wish she would have been stronger when she was alive.. but oh well.
Starla: I loathed her. I know she's just a character in a book, but I felt like her cruelty jumped through the pages and smacked me in the face. She was so self-absorbed, all she cared about was her looks and popularity. There are a lot of girls like this in real life, so her character actually is quite realistic. I just thought she was quite cruel.. she ditched Katelyn, who was supposed to be her best friend. She not only ditched her, but she was a main contributor to her depression.
I enjoyed all of the twists and turns in this book, I was always kept guessing. Even from the beginning of the book I had a tiny inkling of what happened and who was involved. While I was partially right, there are many things that just jumped out at me and surprised me. I was completely off in part of my guess. This book will keep the best guessing. show less
I have to admit that it took a while for me to get into this one. I wanted something different to read than my usual paranormal or dystopian read, so I picked this book up. The plot in the beginning moves kind of slowly, but throughout the book the pace picks up and I ended up really enjoying it.
I liked the plot and setting in this book. Even though the pace was slow in the beginning, I understand why. The author was setting the story up, putting in background info and other goodies to raise the tension later in the book. I found myself hooked when the last 100 pages came, I couldn't put it down. I could envision the town and all of the wonderful.. or not so wonderful, characters. Speaking of characters..
Haley and Taylor: Our main character in the story are twins, Haley and Taylor. I loved them both. They each had unique personalities that I liked - twins shouldn't have the same personality. They had such a close bond, and I really liked that. Plus they were pretty much telepathic and psychic. Awesome.
Katelyn: She wasn't actually present, of course, since she had died, but we got a lot of glimpses of her life from when she was alive. I loved her and hated her at the same time, and pitied her and rolled my eyes at her in the same instant. I felt sorry for her because of her family life. Her parents fought, and her mother had a drinking problem. I can understand these things.. but she was such a weak character. show more It was like she had no strength to her, especially after not making cheer squad. I kind of wish she would have been stronger when she was alive.. but oh well.
Starla: I loathed her. I know she's just a character in a book, but I felt like her cruelty jumped through the pages and smacked me in the face. She was so self-absorbed, all she cared about was her looks and popularity. There are a lot of girls like this in real life, so her character actually is quite realistic. I just thought she was quite cruel.. she ditched Katelyn, who was supposed to be her best friend. She not only ditched her, but she was a main contributor to her depression.
I enjoyed all of the twists and turns in this book, I was always kept guessing. Even from the beginning of the book I had a tiny inkling of what happened and who was involved. While I was partially right, there are many things that just jumped out at me and surprised me. I was completely off in part of my guess. This book will keep the best guessing. show less