REVIEW
Awakening
by
Samantha Long
Sophie has visions that cause
headaches when we meet her she is caught in a melancholy and regretting
dragging her best friend into her world. What she doesn’t realize at that point
is she is a part of it even without her.
Sophie and her best friend Lilli
have gone to a private school because Sophie had visions of it.
She knows she is different but is
uncertain as to why. Lilli also has powers. She is a healer and they both found
out about their abilities when they were young, around five.
Sophie has a crush on Tristan she
feels drawn to him and Lilli has had her sights. Set on Jackson for just as
long. They are all sort of thrown together in a sociology project or so they
were told. But at their first meeting for the project they’re attacked in the
library by a man/ creature with sharp talons, but the group finds out they have
lots in common as they fight for their lives.
Besides Sophie, Lilli, Jackson and
Tristan there's Aidan and Morgan. Aidan likes Morgan clearly but she's a bit
prissy cheerleader where he's pierced and tattooed.
The attack forces them to realize
that they all have special abilities. They do a good job but their attacker is
ruthless and keeps coming. They are saved by a professor and a security guard,
Ruth and Demetri.
They tell the teens they have lots
to talk about but they have to give statements to the police first and they
can’t say anything about the supernatural stuff.
Later, Sophie has a vision that
tells her just how connected they are really.
Kids have been going missing and
Sophie has another vision about a missing girl and it turns out to be Katie,
her and Lilli's favorite waitress from their favorite spot. They go to find her
with the help of the others including Ruth and Demetri, on their first
“mission”.
They have a huge fight ahead and
they dive into it head on. Facing off with a coven of vampires shortly after
finding out they have a purpose. They decide not to join the Society but Ruth
is quick to let them know the one who is searching for them will stop at
nothing to kill them all. They are not at all happy that she said that, almost
forcing compliance but they parted ways, not a part of the Society.
They soon realize they have a lot
to learn and a little time to do it in.
They train hard after they get an
attack again realizing it's better to be prepared!
The journey they embark on is hair
raising and scary at times and at other times it tugs on your heart strings! (I
love an emotional rollercoaster with my read!)
Sophie battles to learn what it
takes to be the Oracle she was meant to be.
They all go home for Thanksgiving
in pairs and things get really interesting. But they only get to relax for so
long before things got serious again and oh man! I am so not going to give away anything else in this story!!
You will not be disappointed I promise!
You will not be disappointed I promise!
4 of 5 Hearts!
There is a plethora of
supernatural beings in this book. There’s vampires, an oracle, shifters, telekinetics,
a healer, an elemental, and even a girl that goes invisible much less the
demons. The good guys are guardians and they have been dormant for a long, long
time. Now the final battle is on the horizon and they have been reborn but they
still are who they are and they have no memory of the past but Sophie has
visions of it that tell her it’s true.
This story really does draw you in
and hangs on tight.
The characters all have a unique
personalities and backgrounds both main characters and those in passing. All
the way down to Augustus and Cairo, the Vampire Queen.
Oh, yes did I mention I love every single interaction between Sophie and Tristan, okay... carry on!
Sophie and Lilli are explained so
well you can almost predict how they would act in any given situation. The
supporting cast of characters have quickly become one of my favorites. I like
the mixture of attitude and sweetness throw in some sarcasm and voila. Done.
If my life and my sleepiness
didn’t get in my way I am positive I would have read this one in one sitting!
Do I recommend it?? Heck yeah I
do! Samantha Long did an awesome job on her first book!
For the critics with an eye on the
grammar and spelling: Yes. There are some spelling fumbles like “jumpeded” but
I have seen things like that in big house published and self-published alike,
so really I overlook the little things and these are very little.
This is an EPIC story of survival
and loyalty mixed with love and friendship. Toss in the greater good and whole
good versus evil and it’s a really great read!
I absolutely love the Goodreads
group Lovers of Paranormal. I have found so many great authors and books
through the R2R program! Awesome!
I'm a multitasking mom of four. When not writing/doing laundry/changing diapers, I like to catch up on episodes of Supernatural and Castle. If you can't find me in front of the computer, I'm most likely watching my DVR.
I've been writing since the first grade, where I wrote a one page story titled "If I was an Indian". My warrior husband was going to be the best hunter, I was going to live in the best teepee and apparently, I was having an affair with the Chief. Racy, I know.
Of the things I'm addicted to sweet tea, movies, and books top the list. My favorite authors include Nora Roberts, Lauren Kate, Kresley Cole, and Gena Showalter. Few of many I love.
Thanks so much for reading!
Sam :)
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