Review by HMZ923 -- Opaque by Calix Leigh-Reign
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Review by HMZ923 -- Opaque by Calix Leigh-Reign
[Following is a volunteer review of "Opaque" by Calix Leigh-Reign.]
Do any of us really “fit in?” It’s an age-old question that applies in triplicate to Adam in ways he cannot fathom, colored by history in ways to which he is clueless, and is in some ways indicative of typical teenage struggles.
Opaque: Scion Saga Book 1 is the first in a two-book saga by Cālix Leigh-Reign. It delicately explores the relationship between Adam and his parents, much of which is familiar at different stages of familial dynamics and some of which are decidedly not.
Piure is a city, unwittingly caught in a quagmire of events that propels Adam, Vikki, and the new girl Carly, amongst others, down a dark and winding path. As if high school wasn’t enough of a challenge, hidden motives permeate each of their lives.
Adam and Carly explore a blossoming romance during which their heritage threatens to either bring them closer or tear them apart. Everything blends into a blur of irresistible intrigue. With Carly’s Russian background, the disappearance of Terry, and the strange and inexplicable things happening to Adam’s body and his perspective, the mysteries keep mounting.
There are the Iksha, Zista, Afrax, and the Descendants mudding the waters even further. What is evil and what is not? Who’s on which side and what are the stakes?
There is a lot to chew on, from handling challenging relationships to learning how to deal with personal strengths, weaknesses, and choices, and finding the courage to do what must be done.
It is, in some ways, a gruesome tale. There are mysteries, intrigue, violence, and mature topics. In many ways, this is a coming-of-age tale.
Interestingly, and initially troubling, the author wove threads of deeply perplexing issues together. Some characters struggled to come to terms with those issues through the help of others in surprising ways.
This book rates a 4 out of 4 stars for its cohesive and imaginative storyline. Some difficult themes are handled with care, although interspersed with primarily mild profanity and a few mostly suggestive sexual references. The grammatical errors were so sparse as to be almost nonexistent. Much of the violence was reserved for the second half of the book and was similar to most sci-fi projects like The Avengers, X-Men, and The Tomorrow People.
Many older teenagers will enjoy this book as long as they are aware there are some mature themes as with the aforementioned sensitive content. However, parental consent is advised due to the smattering of sexual references and the elements of violence portrayed as well. I would use the concept of what PG-13 movies the reader finds acceptable as a guide, as often these films range in their content.
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Opaque
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Do any of us really “fit in?” It’s an age-old question that applies in triplicate to Adam in ways he cannot fathom, colored by history in ways to which he is clueless, and is in some ways indicative of typical teenage struggles.
Opaque: Scion Saga Book 1 is the first in a two-book saga by Cālix Leigh-Reign. It delicately explores the relationship between Adam and his parents, much of which is familiar at different stages of familial dynamics and some of which are decidedly not.
Piure is a city, unwittingly caught in a quagmire of events that propels Adam, Vikki, and the new girl Carly, amongst others, down a dark and winding path. As if high school wasn’t enough of a challenge, hidden motives permeate each of their lives.
Adam and Carly explore a blossoming romance during which their heritage threatens to either bring them closer or tear them apart. Everything blends into a blur of irresistible intrigue. With Carly’s Russian background, the disappearance of Terry, and the strange and inexplicable things happening to Adam’s body and his perspective, the mysteries keep mounting.
There are the Iksha, Zista, Afrax, and the Descendants mudding the waters even further. What is evil and what is not? Who’s on which side and what are the stakes?
There is a lot to chew on, from handling challenging relationships to learning how to deal with personal strengths, weaknesses, and choices, and finding the courage to do what must be done.
It is, in some ways, a gruesome tale. There are mysteries, intrigue, violence, and mature topics. In many ways, this is a coming-of-age tale.
Interestingly, and initially troubling, the author wove threads of deeply perplexing issues together. Some characters struggled to come to terms with those issues through the help of others in surprising ways.
This book rates a 4 out of 4 stars for its cohesive and imaginative storyline. Some difficult themes are handled with care, although interspersed with primarily mild profanity and a few mostly suggestive sexual references. The grammatical errors were so sparse as to be almost nonexistent. Much of the violence was reserved for the second half of the book and was similar to most sci-fi projects like The Avengers, X-Men, and The Tomorrow People.
Many older teenagers will enjoy this book as long as they are aware there are some mature themes as with the aforementioned sensitive content. However, parental consent is advised due to the smattering of sexual references and the elements of violence portrayed as well. I would use the concept of what PG-13 movies the reader finds acceptable as a guide, as often these films range in their content.
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Opaque
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
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