Unique plot with surprising twists!
587114
I was surprised how much I liked this book.  Not being much of a fan of the paranormal, I started it thinking it was not going to appeal to me.  Wrong.  Mathias created like able characters and such unexpected plot twists, I was hooked.  Can't wait for #2 in the series!
2593977
Very creative and unique plot that kept me intrigued throughout. I thought the author did a great job switching between past and present from chapter to chapter. However, the characters felt dull and a bit one-dimensional and there were definitely points where the plot dragged a bit. However, I really enjoyed this overall and would definitely read another book by Wilson!
3792515
Did not know who did it till the end! Clever plot twists!
2005265
I enjoyed following the story of the humble private detective Morris Shannon aka "Moggsy" and his pal as they try and unravel a case which seemed simple at first but got more complex as the tale went on. The Italian Affair had me wondering what happened next with the humble detective after the story ended! A perfect read and very unique! There were many twists and turns that had me surprised, but impressed. Highly recommended!
1988072
This book gets 5 stars for:
Originality--a shocking and unique plot
Interest--I couldn't wait to go to bed so I could read the next chapter, a lot happens in this amazing book!
Education--You'll get an education on how the corrupt government works and a philosophical lesson on Libertarian philosophy
Kudos to the brilliant minds of Casey and Hunt!
1851743
This was a great mystery, with a huge plot twist I never saw coming! Loved it.
1864568
18-yo Charlotte (Jinx) dreams of becoming an Elite Nordic Airre pilot. When her plane is shot down, Jinx comes face-to-face with an unlikely ally, the smooth talking Grady. She's forced to trust him in order to escape from those who want to silence her. On her adventure on an island, it's revealed to her that it's really a secret world.

I was thoroughly surprised that I ended up really liking Jinx and Grady, the plot was really unique and I loved the author's writing style. Of course this being the first in the series, I will read the follow on b/c I must know what happens next!
4549757
This is a great book! The plot is so unexpected.  I certainly hope there is a sequel.
2458197
This ended up being a complete surprise of a book for me; but such a neat YA read! I think people are really going to appreciate the unique plot this one has, and the fact that it's a stand alone novel as well!

Reasons to Read:

1. Unpredictable twists:

While I was reading, I was so curious about what was going to happen and I was having a hard time trying to predict what I thought would happen- well, I was wrong. There aren't very many books out there that I can say this about, so Jordan Dane earns points for being able to do this successfully. And I was really pleased with how nicely Jordan tied things up in the end.

2. Admirable characters:

There were so many different characters I liked in this book; especially that the teens all had parents who were involved and active in their lives in one way or another. I especially liked reading about Nate's parents, who I thought were so wonderful! I'd kind of like them to adopt me. Nate and Tanner ended up being two of my favourite characters, because they were such real, all-around great guys. Abbey is a lucky girl to know these two, just putting it out there.
Abbey, on the other hand, was a different story. I had a hard time getting past how annoying she was; she was hyper-obsessed over her crush, and not in a typical YA way. In a creepy, stalker kind of way. It just isn't normal, and I was so fed up with her.

And I wasn't thrilled by the way she narrated; perhaps it was just the way it was written, but it was noticeable during the first few chapters that there seemed to be too many bad jokes and puns. Once or twice, they would have been cute or clever but they overwhelmed the text.

There also wasn't as much explanation regarding the background and reasons for what happened, which would have been nice towards the end. It wasn't mythology I was familiar with and it was so interesting to read about, but it felt like it was lacking some of that extra information to really pull it all together.

e-galley received from publisher via Net Galley.
1625774
This was quite a surprising read.  I was never quite sure of where I was--literally--the story bounced around in time, going forward and backward to follow the characters and to further the plot.  Things happened which I didn't anticipate, and I enjoyed that.  I also really liked the side characters.  They were allowed room to grow and develop and change, they didn't remain static stock characters.  The end was really unexpected!  For a fun afternoon (don't plan on starting unless you plan on finishing in one session!) this is the book to pick up.
3850055
I've never read a book like this before--it is refreshing to have a unique, well thought out plot. The characters are well developed, and give very good insight into human nature--while reading I encountered some new perspectives to consider. There is no gratuitous sex or violence or language, only what is necessary and appropriate for the story. A side note:its depiction of homosexual behavior is not core to the story, but--well, read the book.
4446722
There's a twist you wouldn't expect that makes it different.
4465865
This book presents a interesting mystery, a good plot and a lot of unexpected plot twists.
This is definitely a book worth reading!
4308316
interesting plot, a fun but different kind of read
2678237
I was given a copy of this book as a beta reader and was astonished at the unique twists this brilliant author came up with.

At first I was a little wary, as I am typically not a fan of NA novels, however upon seeing the breathtaking cover art I knew I was in for a thrill!

Thaleia is a beautiful 18 year old on the cusp of starting life as an adult. When her world is rocked by being bitten at a Halloween party. She is than thrown into a world she did not plan for, having to reroute her life while trying to adjust to being a lycan.

This story involved beautiful family dynamics, that took me by surprise! Her family was shockingly understanding of circumstances beyond their control. I felt happiness, joy, sorrow and pain from this one story! That's a rarity for me!

Brilliant dialogue(I found myself laughing out loud and looking like a crazy woman at some of the conversations.) and vivid scenery added to my enjoyment and I can't wait to see what else the author has in store! l"
3469525
The plot took an unusual turn with the protagonist which was really fun to follow.  It kept me guessing and I guessed wrong so was pleasantly surprised and really tickled that it had a totally different ending.
1638771
Very unique story line.  Many plot twists and unexpected characters.  Very enjoyable read.