Review of Opaque
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Review of Opaque
[Following is a volunteer review of "Opaque" by Calix Leigh-Reign.]
Calix Leigh-Reign’s Opaque (Scion Saga Book 1) starts off as an angsty teen novel. It is set in a small town, full of moody high school students. Our main character, Adam, believes himself to be “set apart from God” and has a plan to reshape humanity through telekinesis. Just as one might expect, this “plan” lends to the idea of mental illness. However, there is certainly something going on with Adam since he turned 16 years old, and he will soon begin to figure out just what. That will all be due to his newly found friend, Carly Wit, the new girl in school. It is time for Adam to learn that he is a Descendant.
Along with Carly, and this radical news, comes an onslaught of emotions as well as a newly energized core. That humming feeling that Adam frequently feels at his center? Carly seems to bring that out even more. In her presence, his powers surge. Just what purpose will these powers serve? And why are they surfacing now? Is there a presence to fear? Are they at risk? The first installation of this saga will answer all these questions and more. Come along for the ride with Carly, Adam, and the band of friends they make along the way.
Overall, I would give this book a 3 out of 5 stars.
I enjoy an angsty young adult sci-fi novel just as much as anyone. The story that is told is built on solid ground throughout the book. The reader can build an emotional bond with characters and is truly interested in what is going to happen next. The science-fiction aspect of the book is fascinating and keeps the reader interested. There is some action involved as well for those that need a book that kicks it up a notch.
However, there are times that it feels like the story might be being rushed along. For instance, you are hopping from an intense battle scene to a scene where the characters are happily shopping. This can be confusing to the reader at times. Additionally, the point of view is somewhat skewed as the structure of the chapters is not very clear. It seems to switch perspective from the two main characters with no clear transition in the structure of the chapter. I feel like some restructuring would help with the flow of the story. It seems like had more time been spent on character building, primarily for Adam, he would have been much more likable. Not that all characters need to be likable, but he largely remains a moody and misunderstood teenager with little growth until the end of the book. There are some errors throughout the book, but fewer than ten.
Trigger Warning: there is some sexual content in this book, some of which tends to lean toward the violent side and indicative of sexual assault.
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Opaque
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Calix Leigh-Reign’s Opaque (Scion Saga Book 1) starts off as an angsty teen novel. It is set in a small town, full of moody high school students. Our main character, Adam, believes himself to be “set apart from God” and has a plan to reshape humanity through telekinesis. Just as one might expect, this “plan” lends to the idea of mental illness. However, there is certainly something going on with Adam since he turned 16 years old, and he will soon begin to figure out just what. That will all be due to his newly found friend, Carly Wit, the new girl in school. It is time for Adam to learn that he is a Descendant.
Along with Carly, and this radical news, comes an onslaught of emotions as well as a newly energized core. That humming feeling that Adam frequently feels at his center? Carly seems to bring that out even more. In her presence, his powers surge. Just what purpose will these powers serve? And why are they surfacing now? Is there a presence to fear? Are they at risk? The first installation of this saga will answer all these questions and more. Come along for the ride with Carly, Adam, and the band of friends they make along the way.
Overall, I would give this book a 3 out of 5 stars.
I enjoy an angsty young adult sci-fi novel just as much as anyone. The story that is told is built on solid ground throughout the book. The reader can build an emotional bond with characters and is truly interested in what is going to happen next. The science-fiction aspect of the book is fascinating and keeps the reader interested. There is some action involved as well for those that need a book that kicks it up a notch.
However, there are times that it feels like the story might be being rushed along. For instance, you are hopping from an intense battle scene to a scene where the characters are happily shopping. This can be confusing to the reader at times. Additionally, the point of view is somewhat skewed as the structure of the chapters is not very clear. It seems to switch perspective from the two main characters with no clear transition in the structure of the chapter. I feel like some restructuring would help with the flow of the story. It seems like had more time been spent on character building, primarily for Adam, he would have been much more likable. Not that all characters need to be likable, but he largely remains a moody and misunderstood teenager with little growth until the end of the book. There are some errors throughout the book, but fewer than ten.
Trigger Warning: there is some sexual content in this book, some of which tends to lean toward the violent side and indicative of sexual assault.
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Opaque
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
Latest Review: Opaque by Calix Leigh-Reign
