Thursday, May 3, 2012

Review of The Gift by Andrea Buchanan



Description:

High school sophomore Daisy Jones is just trying to get by unnoticed. It doesn’t help that she’s the new girl at school, lives in a trailer park, and doesn’t even own a cell phone. But there’s a good reason for all that: Daisy has a secret, unpredictable power—one only her best friend, Danielle, knows about.
Despite her “gift” (or is it a curse?), Daisy’s doing a good job of fitting in—and a cute senior named Kevin even seems interested in her! But when Daisy tries to help Vivi, a mysterious classmate in a crisis, she soon discovers that her new friend has a secret of her own. Now Daisy and her friends must deal with chilling dreams and messages from the beyond. Can Daisy channel the power she’s always tried to hide—before it’s too late?
 Review:

This book surprised me.  I went in expecting it to be mediocre and it was great.  I loved everything about it.

The plot was interesting and just complex enough to keep you on your toes.  The story drew me in and I couldn't put it down.  I found myself switching the pages further and further just to see what would happen.

The characters were average.  Daisy and Kevin were developed and I could understand them.  Danielle and Vivi were flat one dimensional characters.  They could have used a makeover.

Overall, I would recommend this book to all young adults who love to read.  The Gift by Andrea Buchanan was a treat to read.


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4 comments:

  1. I am also in love with books but I just cant find the time to read now, too busy! Great review! I followed your blog via GFC and included you on my blogroll :) Hope you can do the same :))

    kai
    http://www.kaigrafia.com

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  2. hey new follower from BSN. i always love finding new booksand authors to read!! would love if you came and checked out my blog! HanasHomeSweetHome.blogspot.com

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  3. wasn't there a movie with the same name? was it based on this book?? My fave gripping read was "the Sword and the Scimitar"...read it in a weekend...mostly while feeding my firstborn!...seems like my reading days are on hold till they graduate! hehehe

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  4. Great review. I found this blog over on Blogaholics, I've followed you and look forward to reading your future reviews. I hope you will check out my blog to! thanks Kate xx http://readingunderthewillowtree.blogspot.co.uk/

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