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One Ordinary Day at a Time

Sarah J Harris

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Simon Sparks hides in plain sight – his astonishing gifts locked deep inside himself, as he dreams...

Hazel (1853 KP) rated Zeroes (Zeroes, #1) in Books

Dec 7, 2018

Zeroes (Zeroes, #1)

Scott Westerfeld | 2015 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

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This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review 

The author of the Uglies series, Scott Westerfeld, has teamed up with co-writers Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti to create this exciting, whirlwind of a young adult novel. Many people wish they had a superpower, but what if there actually were people with them? Zeroes is a story about a group of teenagers with special gifts, however these unique abilities may be more dangerous than you would imagine.

The superpowers in this novel are not as conventional as the famous comic heroes. Some can control crowds with their minds or destroy electricity, and one blind character can even see through the eyes of others. Collectively these teenagers are called the Zeroes, but only amongst themselves.

Despite how cool it may seem to have these powers, their gifts can easily get themselves in to trouble. One of the teens, Ethan, accidently finds himself involved with drug dealers and a bank robbery, resulting in the police taking an interest. Whilst trying to get him out of this mess, the rest of the team cause even more trouble, sequentially making things worse and eventually leaving Ethan in a life threatening situation.

Told through six different characters, the reader gets the opportunity to learn about the individual powers and how each person deals with them. The novel is fast past with an explosive ending – literally – it is almost impossible to put it down. With an equal mix of male and female characters, it is suitable for all readers who enjoy YA, and by no means is it limited to teenagers only. You will find yourself wanting more.

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Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire

Jen Hatmaker

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No more hiding or people-pleasing up in here, sisters. No more being sidelined in your own life. It...

Love Knitting for Baby

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Love Knitting for Baby - packed with baby knitting patterns, baby yarns and wool, how tos, advice,...

Jessica Cashen (1 KP) rated Paramnesia: The Deadish Chronicles in Books

May 16, 2018

Awesome read. Well written, with a great plot and characters. I was engrossed from start to finish. Although there were some slow spots. This book has elements of suspense, mystery, humour, and action. Nora's story is quite tragic but hopeful. She loses her boyfriend that she loves very much, but winds up with the ability to see and talk to the dead. Unfortunately the dead never rests, and at first she thinks she is going crazy. With a bit of help she realizes there is nothing wrong with her brain......she is seeing and hearing dead people. How will she handle her gifts, and the fact that ghosts exist? Overall a great read and I can't wait to read the next book. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Netgalley.