Review of Opaque

[Zombie Crawford]

[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" leads us into a truly fascinating world where the complexity of the human psyche blends with mysterious supernatural elements. This first book in the Scion Saga series impresses us with its darkly woven story and questions the understanding of identity, power, and the darkness that lurks within.

The story revolves around Adam Caspian, a 16-year-old student from Piure, California, who is struggling with sociopathic behaviors and negative thoughts. His nightly encounters with bizarre occurrences, like experiencing intense heat and hearing the wind, add to his feelings of being alone and confused. Adam's connection with his parents is tense, especially with his father, Mark, whom he strongly dislikes. 

Adam's life changes significantly when Carly Wit, a new student, arrives at his school. Adam is attracted to Carly's calm attitude and special talents, which leads to a strong bond between them. Carly discloses to Adam that they both have special abilities inherited from a lineage of Russian families with mutated genetics. For centuries, a secret organization called the Iksha has been hunting down the Descendants, families with special powers, to control and eliminate their abilities.

Although this novel contains mature and sensitive topics like rape, torture, and murder that may not be good for every reader, it remains an enjoyable and exciting read for older teenagers and adults. The book, carefully crafted and rigorously edited, has no grammatical flaws.

In conclusion, "Opaque" by Calix Leigh-Reign brings together themes of betrayal, identity, and supernatural mystery with the raw complexity of human emotion. All of these factors make it worth five out of five stars, without any negative points, for the thrilling story and deep exploration of human relationships and identity.

I recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories that combine dark and emotional complexity with supernatural elements.

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Opaque
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