Fifteen-year-old Laurel Goodwin wakes up to find her older sister Ivy missing from their Airstream trailer in the Oregon redwoods. A recurring nightmare convinces her that Ivy was abducted, but no one takes her dream seriously, including her mom. Laurel, a loner, has to learn to ask for help, and Jasper Blake, a mysterious new kid who shares her love of old books, quickly becomes her ally. Together they find their quiet town holds a deep secret and is the epicenter of a dark prophecy.
Laurel soon learns that her worst enemies, mean girls Peyton Andersen and Mei Rosen, are developing powers that she needs to find and save Ivy. With time running out, Laurel realizes that power doesn't always take the form that you expect. And once she learns to look beyond her snap judgments, she develops an unexpected gift of her own.
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I have to admit the cover drew me in. I don't read a lot of fantasy/paranormal but after reading the synopsis and seeing the cover I knew I had to read it! I was not disappointed!
Right off the bat I was hooked. I had to know what was happening.
The characters are so well written. I love when I read a book and I hate the character(s) but still like them because the way they were written. Prime example would be the Skittles. Peyton and Mei. Their attitudes and the way they act you know you just want to hate them. But the deeper you get into the book, the more you get to know them. I love how each character had their own story, they actually had depth to them.
Laurel I loved! Such a great character! I love strong leads and I think she is one even though she really didn't believe in herself that much. The love between her and her sister Ivy reminds me of my relationship with my sister. I'd do anything for her.
Don't get me started on Jasper Blake *swoons* I loved him from the first time we met him!
Sparked is such a great read! It definitely keeps you on your toes and keeps you guessing until the last minute. I think everything is perfectly paced. It didn't seem slow or it wasn't too fast paced. This was my first book by Helena Echlin and I can't wait to read more!
*I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
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