Thursday, November 22, 2012

Dark Star by Bethany Frenette-ESSENTIAL

Frenette, Bethany, Dark Star. Hyperion, 2012. Pgs. 356. Language: PG, Violence: PG, Sexual Content: PG

Audrey Whittcomb is the daughter of one of the most famous superheroes, her mom, Morning Star. Audrey, however, has never thought of saving the world, because her super power is Knowing: seeing into the future. When girls from her school start disappearing and her mom starts getting overprotective, Audrey starts investigating what’s going on. She soon figures out that her mom doesn’t fight the traditional criminal, she fights Harrowers-an ancient evil that was buried beneath the Earth eons ago. Now some have escaped and they want Audrey dead. Can Audrey master her powers in time to save herself and other Kin (people with superpowers)?

The characters are likable and easy to empathize with. The plot is intense and has lots of twists. Definitely set up for sequel,  paranormal fans will devour this book and wish there was a sequel already. MS, HS. ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

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