Reading Level: Young Adult
Publication Date: December 2012
Pages: 304
Series: #1
Format: e-galley
Acquisition: received for review via NetGalley
Synopsis:
Because of what you are, the Believers will hunt you down.Voices told Lucas Darby to run. Voices no one else can hear. He’s warned his sister not to look for him, but Rayne refuses to let her troubled brother vanish on the streets of LA. In her desperate search, she meets Gabriel Stewart, a runaway with mysterious powers and far too many secrets. Rayne can’t explain her crazy need to trust the strange yet compelling boy—to touch him—to protect him even though he scares her.A fanatical church secretly hunts psychic kids—gifted “Indigo” teens feared to be the next evolution of mankind—for reasons only “the Believers” know. Now Rayne’s only hope is Gabe, who is haunted by an awakening power—a force darker than either of them imagine—that could doom them all.(from Goodreads)
Overall Feelings:
Loved it!
My Thoughts:
For me, Indigo Awakening was the perfect blend of paranormal elements combined with true to life emotions. Loosely based on the phenomenon of actual Indigo and Crystal children (seriously, look it up!), this story took me on a fast based emotional roller coaster of a ride with an ending I never could have imagined.
Along with thrills and conspiracies there is also a healthy dose of romance that I felt really drawn to.
I'm actually a little surprised at myself on this one. I absolutely loved how Gabe and Rayne interacted but I really shouldn't have seeing as their relationship was full on insta love! Seriously though - I couldn't get enough of the two of them. I never questioned their motivations and their interactions felt genuine.
This book moves along fast but at no time did I feel like I was missing something. Jordan does a fantastic job with character development. Even though I only spend a short amount of time with Gabe, Rayne , Lucas and the fascinating cast of supporting characters I felt like I really got to know them.
Will I continue the series?:
I love Jordan's writing so I'm eager to see where she takes her Indigo Awakening characters. With that said, I feel that this story also works well as a stand alone. There is a lot more story that can be told but no cliff hangers and no loose ends that need immediate attention. With that said - yes, absolutely I will be continuing the series.
Rating:
5 / 5 Stars
The Hunted Series:
#1 Indigo Awakening
#2 Crystal Fire (2013)
Glad you enjoyed it. Personally, it wasn't a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteWow. Loved your insightful review, Emily. I'm writing book #2 in the Z Hunted series now. It's got a new name, Crystal Fire. ( Apparently Crystal Storm is the name of a stripper or porn goddess. Who knew?)
ReplyDeleteThanks for being on the tour & for all you do to support literacy and encourage reading.
Thanks Jordan!!
DeleteI updated book 2s title. A porn star? Good catch!
Every once in a while insta-love works! Who can figure it? This sounds like the start to a great series!
ReplyDeleteI liked Gabe but this book was a let down for me unfortunately I just couldn't get into the whole, I wanted to like it I did, but one character did not save it for me. Glad to hear your take on it, wonderful review! Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of crystal children before, and I thought indigo children referred to something else... so I'm glad I looked those up. LOL Sounds like a thrilling book! Great review.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it! I was really hesitant to grab this one because I had some slight trouble with one of Jordan's other books. This one sounds good though.
ReplyDeleteI love paranormal books and this one sounded realy nice. Glad you like because I already added to the TBR, and the church hunting looks awesome.
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