Title: Luminosity
Author: Stephanie Thomas
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Published: November 2012
ISBN: 978-1620611272
Rating: 3/5
The cover on this
attracted me to the book first; I like the dark colours in the background contrasting
with the pale skin and raven wing tattoo on the model’s eyelids.
From the very start this
had an inevitable feel surrounding the pages.
Beatrice’s reoccurring visions and dreams in addition to the capture of
the Dreamcatcher Paradigm impacts even more on the seemingly pre-ordained
storyline. It was obvious from Bea’s
reaction to Gabe that she wants to be more than friends. I like Gabe, he comes across as a strong
character who really cares for Bea, even if he can’t express it.
As the storyline
progresses, I began to question why the Seers were so intent on killing the
Dreamcatchers when it was painfully clear they knew little of their enemies
history, the reason for the war between them and what I found even more
unsettling was that they didn’t know their own history or heritage other than
what they had been told, which amounted to hardly anything. The evasive tactics used by the Seers and
more importantly by the Keeper who orchestrates most of what happens can be a
jolt to the system. They go from
training one day, into having to train with live rounds; something they’ve
never done.
I must admit, I was hooked
on reading this through to the end. I
think the combination of visions and dreams that Bea kept having, along with
the desire to know who she would choose to stay or go with – the reliable Gabe,
or the ominous Echo who has been communicating with her in her dreams,
insisting that they are meant to save each other even though they are polar
opposites and sworn enemies. Personally
if it wasn’t for the level of violence I would have pegged this at a slightly
lower age group…but the fighting and way in which Seers and Dreamcatchers die
negate that idea.
I was routing for Bea and
Gabe all the way through. Whilst this
kept me wanting to read on, I’ve given it a mid range rating because for me
there were too many blanks. Even though
Bea can see the future through her visions she Sees nothing past having to make
and see through the choice between Gabe and Echo. Now I know which choice she made, I do want
to read more, just so I can find out what is in store for them all, I didn’t get
the sense that this story has ended, I hope I’m right!
Book synopsis:
My name is Beatrice. When I was born, I was blessed
with the Sight. I was immediately removed from my parents and enrolled in the
Institution. At the age of twelve, I had my first true vision, earning my
raven's wings. And when I turned seventeen, one of my visions came true. Things
haven't been the same since.
The Institution depends on me to keep the City safe
from our enemy, the Dreamcatchers, but I'm finding it harder to do while
keeping a secret from everyone, including my best friend Gabe. It is a secret
that could put us all in danger. A secret that could kill me and everyone close
to me.
The enemy has been coming to me in my dreams, and I
think I'm falling in love with him. He says they're coming. He says they're
angry. And I think I've already helped them win.
Source – Many thanks to
the publisher and Netgalley, an ecopy was received in return for an honest
review.
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