Descendant by Nichole Giles -- Blog Tour

Descendant

Author: Nichole Giles

Published: May 1st, 2013

Publisher: Rhemalda

Paperback: 278 pages

ISBN13: 9781936850679

FTC FYI: Received a PDF in exchange for an honest review.
Goodreads Summary

Seventeen-year-old Abigail Johnson is Gifted.

Blessed—or cursed—with Sight and Healing, Abby lives an unsettled life, moving from place to place and staying one step ahead of the darkness that hunts her. When she arrives in Jackson, Wyoming, she is desperate to maintain the illusion of normalcy, but she is plagued with visions of past lives mixed with frightening glimpses of her future. Then she meets Kye, a mysterious boy who seems so achingly familiar that Abby is drawn to him like he’s a missing piece of her own soul.

Before Abby can discover the reason for her feelings toward Kye, the darkness catches up to her and she is forced to flee again. But this time she’s not just running. She is fighting back with Kye at her side, and it’s not just Abby’s life at stake.

Praise for Descendant

"A hot new spin on paranormal, Descendant is refreshingly imaginative and powerful. I can't decide which was best -- piecing together Abby's sinister past or keeping up with her heartbreaking future. If you like your YA laced with melt-my-heart romance and a good helping of heart-pounding suspense, you'll love this book!" -- Michelle Davidson Argyle, author of The Breakaway

"Nichole Giles has crafted a story that breathes from the pages. Her characters are authentic, the action intense, with powerful emotions that will keep Descendant on your mind long after the book ends. Open your eyes to another facet of our world in Descendant and you'll be sucked into an adventure with Abby and Kye, that will explore the power of gifts, courage, and love. With top-notch writing, Giles has crafted a story that breathes from the pages." --Rachelle J. Christensen, award-winning author of Wrong Number and Caller ID

"Nichole Giles brings a fresh new voice and flawless writing technique to the world of Young Adult fiction. I was swept away to another place and never wanted to come back." --Tristi Pinkston, author of Turning Pages and the Secret Sisters mystery series

"This debut novel delivers in all the right ways, with heart-pounding action and a delicious romance that sweeps centuries. I loved it!" --Elana Johnson, author of Possession and Surrender

My Review

I really enjoyed reading Descendant.  I thought Nichole did a great job of developing her characters and story line.  I liked going on Abby's journey with her.  I was taken into the story quickly, and loved the mystery in the beginning of who Abby is and what she can do.  The flashes that Abby has are a great mix in the story, too.  There was a couple times, however, that I thought the story took an necessary turn, mostly while Abby and Kye were in New York.  I also thought a couple times some events with Abby's mom were too convenient and an important character wasn't introduced until almost the end.  There are some great twists with some other key characters.  A couple I wasn't surprised with, but I was pleased with the results.

4 out of 5 stars.  Descendant is fast-paced clean YA book, that you and your teen will enjoy.

There is a tour wide giveaway for Descendant. Details are here.

Author Info

Nichole Giles was born in Nevada, and moved with her parents to a number of cities in and around the West. Writing is her passion, but she also loves to spend time with her husband and four children, travel to tropical and exotic destinations, drive in the rain with the convertible top down, and play music at full volume so she can sing along.

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