Review of Opaque

[Sarvesh J Yadav]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Opaque" by Calix Leigh-Reign.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Calix Leigh-Reign's "Opaque" appeared to offer an entertaining excursion into the scions' mysterious realm; however, its poorly executed execution contributed to the levels of distortion instead of clarity. The main focus—a teen lost in his journey of self-discovery and who ultimately learns he is not an ordinary one—has the capacity for interesting discoveries. Nonetheless, the book falls short of presenting the main core of its idea.

Adam belongs to a maelstrom. Murray's angst and inner struggles are written with a broader brush than the real elements of a believable main character. Such frenziness could make a great framework, but it turns into an unconvincing shift in behavior that weakens realism instead of increasing complexity. The polish of originality is in the paranormal framework. The Scions, with their many gifts, start a revelation about a concealed mythology. Unfortunately, this fascinating background is left upsettingly undeveloped. Scenes of action play the main role; they are given priority over exploration lore that could allow them to inhabit a universe of their own.

Although this relationship is a key part of the plot, it is subject to certain questions. What poses as protective love is only infatuation, which distorts the boundary between passion and unhealthy behaviors. It is the same as sending confusing signals, particularly to the novel’s young adult target audience. And what makes this movie the biggest headache is the feeling of having the wrong priorities. This genre of writing energizes itself through gore and weird subject matter and underprioritizes character development and world-building that would move the story from edgy to profound.

This book deserves 5 stars out of 5. Editing this book not only makes it free of errors but also keeps us completely involved. I have no criticism at all about this book. On the whole, "Opaque" is just like a tarnished mirror. It reveals only bits and pieces of a story that have power, but the abstraction of its thematic outflow results in a reader’s disintegrated perception.

If your preference veers toward grit and passion in the YA paranormal genre, you may find some things to be admired here. Nevertheless, a storyline that will focus on gory scenes more than the right quality and depth can be expected.

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Opaque
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