Review: Parallel

Oct •  21 •  2011

Title: Parallel
Series: Travelers # 1
Genre: Young Adult-Time Travel/Fantasy
Author: Claudia Lefeve
Publisher: Sugar Skull Books
Release Date: August 26, 2011
Book: E-copy sent by author

“Destiny has a way of catching up.

Saddled with powers she doesn’t understand, Etta Fleming’s world is turned upside-down the day she meets Cooper Everett, the man who transports her to an alternate reality. A reality she was meant to be a part of.

One minute, she’s an orphan living at Dominion House for Girls, an institution for delinquent foster kids, then finds herself attending the exclusive Dominion Hall Academy.

Plucked from the only world she’s ever known, Etta now has to deal with an aunt she never knew, a boyfriend she doesn’t know, and a best friend who can’t know. “


Alright, this book gave me anxiety. Major anxiety. Why? Well to start off with, Ms. Lefeve created great dimensions with this book.  I loved that the reader got a good look at both side of the parallel worlds. It was not confusing, but very engaging. Ms. Lefeve kept the reader on their toes as the reader desperately tires to catch up in the story.

What I like most about this story is the plot line. Ms. Lefeve did one heck of a job keeping me entertained but also keeping me at bay from answers till the end. She had me hooked and desperate! I have never wanted to finish a book so fast just to get to the end already! I loved that she kept the reader wrapped up in the mysteriousness of the book. Pieces of information were drop, only to find myself desperate for more.
The characters were also great! I loved that they grew right before the readers eye but not too much either. It left room for the characters to continue growing in the next book. The characters came to where they needed to be in order to go where they need to go next.
Now, the love interest. *sigh* This is what had me so desperate! I was dying towards the end of the book and was filled with absolute joy when I read the last sentence. Cause, I KNEW IT! Seriously Ms. Lefeve, you are brilliant. Nice ending.
This book did it job on not only capturing me, but now has me begging  the author for the next book now please? I love the way everything is weaved together yet apart. Please take my word for it and read it.
I give it 5 BITES!
Happy Reading!
Posted by on Oct 21, 2011 in 2011, Claudia Lefeve, Review, Young Adult | 3 comments

3 Comments

  1. Melissa (Books and Things)
    Oct 21, 2011

    Oh wanting the next one right away? This must be a good book. I haven’t heard of it until now. Thanks!

  2. Sarah Brown
    Oct 22, 2011

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  3. Cindy
    Oct 22, 2011

    Wow! This is second time I hear about this book!