Review by Suuyi -- Opaque by Calix Leigh-Reign
Posted: 23 Mar 2020, 17:51
[Following is a volunteer review of "Opaque" by Calix Leigh-Reign.]
In Opaque, the first book of the Scion saga, Calix Leigh-Reign lays the groundwork for a persecution, spanning generations, of the Descendants of seven genetically mutated families by, the Iksha, scientists who sought to harvest these powers for themselves.
The journey starts at the Caspian home, in the city of Purity, where a troubled teen, Adam, reeked of amoral yearning for his young mother, Joann, and disdain for Mark, his old father; or so it seemed. Adam's struggle to fit into a tedious world was elaborated in Keetering High School where he was inundated by a constant barrage of unsolicited attention from Vikki and the predictability of other animals. Carly, a new girl at Keetering, disrupts Adam's world and affects him in ways he could not have imagined.
Miraculously snatched from the jaws of death following a ghastly accident, Adam was forced on a path that led him to his origin, and the unsavory details of how he ended up a Caspian. Carly's parents' location had been rather carelessly compromised by Carly and Erik, his father, was captured by the Iksha. Adam's enhanced visions led to the discovery of Katareena: an Iksha spy. Vikki was abducted in the hope of a tradeoff for Erik. Battles ensued. Hidden relationships and age-long family secrets were revealed and lives were changed forever.
Opaque should appeal to the lovers of fiction and sci-fi novels, and those who believe in the unrelenting ability of the human mind. It holds the attention and leads the reader through a tapestry of mysterious and interwoven connectedness. I particularly like the way it leaves the reader guessing; you cannot correctly predict what the next paragraph or page would reveal. At least I couldn't. It was like a reminder that things are not always as they first seemed, and there could be more to a story, person or event than meets the eye. Calix seemed to reiterate that our struggles and journey as humans may lead us to discoveries about ourselves or others, or take us to places we couldn't have envisaged.
This is not the book for you if what you seek is an elaborately erotic book. The book teases with a show of love and affection without going over, or into, any erotic cliff, or depth. It subtly encourages moderation, self-control, and a show of respect for a partner.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars for a well laid out plot and fantastic editing. There is no superfluous use of words and unnecessary details. It is a concise, well-written, and cogent book. I recommend it and plan to see what twists and turns Calix reveals in the remaining books of the saga.
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Opaque
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In Opaque, the first book of the Scion saga, Calix Leigh-Reign lays the groundwork for a persecution, spanning generations, of the Descendants of seven genetically mutated families by, the Iksha, scientists who sought to harvest these powers for themselves.
The journey starts at the Caspian home, in the city of Purity, where a troubled teen, Adam, reeked of amoral yearning for his young mother, Joann, and disdain for Mark, his old father; or so it seemed. Adam's struggle to fit into a tedious world was elaborated in Keetering High School where he was inundated by a constant barrage of unsolicited attention from Vikki and the predictability of other animals. Carly, a new girl at Keetering, disrupts Adam's world and affects him in ways he could not have imagined.
Miraculously snatched from the jaws of death following a ghastly accident, Adam was forced on a path that led him to his origin, and the unsavory details of how he ended up a Caspian. Carly's parents' location had been rather carelessly compromised by Carly and Erik, his father, was captured by the Iksha. Adam's enhanced visions led to the discovery of Katareena: an Iksha spy. Vikki was abducted in the hope of a tradeoff for Erik. Battles ensued. Hidden relationships and age-long family secrets were revealed and lives were changed forever.
Opaque should appeal to the lovers of fiction and sci-fi novels, and those who believe in the unrelenting ability of the human mind. It holds the attention and leads the reader through a tapestry of mysterious and interwoven connectedness. I particularly like the way it leaves the reader guessing; you cannot correctly predict what the next paragraph or page would reveal. At least I couldn't. It was like a reminder that things are not always as they first seemed, and there could be more to a story, person or event than meets the eye. Calix seemed to reiterate that our struggles and journey as humans may lead us to discoveries about ourselves or others, or take us to places we couldn't have envisaged.
This is not the book for you if what you seek is an elaborately erotic book. The book teases with a show of love and affection without going over, or into, any erotic cliff, or depth. It subtly encourages moderation, self-control, and a show of respect for a partner.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars for a well laid out plot and fantastic editing. There is no superfluous use of words and unnecessary details. It is a concise, well-written, and cogent book. I recommend it and plan to see what twists and turns Calix reveals in the remaining books of the saga.
******
Opaque
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords