I read this book at the airport and in the airplane. It's an extremely easy read. Not only in terms of plot, but also in terms of sentence structure. I'd say the reading comprehension level is on par with a 4th grader.
The subject matter, though, is for young teens. The protagonist is too boy crazy for my taste. It seems like she can't be alone - she has to either have a crush on someone, or be with someone. Despite the fact that two of her past relationships featured controlling, abusive boys.
The idea behind this novel, and the plot foundation are quite good. But, the details and specifics just don't hold together. The protagonist is more interested in obsessing over boys than she is in figuring out the mystery surrounding her. In fact, she pretty much closes her mind to the events going around her.
Also, I wish the author gave us a bit more detail about what is happening in the world. It seems like it's much farther into the future.
I gave it 2.5 stars. But, I'll actually read the sequel. Simply because I'm curious if anything changes. If nothing does, I'll give up after that.
The subject matter, though, is for young teens. The protagonist is too boy crazy for my taste. It seems like she can't be alone - she has to either have a crush on someone, or be with someone. Despite the fact that two of her past relationships featured controlling, abusive boys.
The idea behind this novel, and the plot foundation are quite good. But, the details and specifics just don't hold together. The protagonist is more interested in obsessing over boys than she is in figuring out the mystery surrounding her. In fact, she pretty much closes her mind to the events going around her.
Also, I wish the author gave us a bit more detail about what is happening in the world. It seems like it's much farther into the future.
I gave it 2.5 stars. But, I'll actually read the sequel. Simply because I'm curious if anything changes. If nothing does, I'll give up after that.
Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com
Meet Rayne. She's just a normal teen with normal teenage problems. A boyfriend who won't take no for an answer, a mother who can never stay away from alcohol, and a future so dim that she just doesn't know which path to take. All Rayne needs right now is an escape.
This escape comes in the form of a job position as a tea server at an old mansion, Morton's Keep.
Morton's Keep isn't quite normal for most people... but it's just fine for Rayne. It's a place for opportunities for a new life. A new life that includes the mysterious St. John, the protective Ethan, a welcoming yet strange clique, and a mansion full of tortured history.
Accompanied by raw emotions, romance, and a haunting history, Rayne must figure out the spirits that surround her, the clique that entices her, and the boy too good to be true before she becomes possessed by their world - a world that just might kill her.
Kate Cann, known for her teen romance novels, takes a walk on the paranormal side with POSSESSED. A unique, fast-paced novel, Cann is able to capture realistic emotions that will make the reader shudder. This story is just right for those in need of a romantic, haunting adventure that leaves you with goosebumps.
Meet Rayne. She's just a normal teen with normal teenage problems. A boyfriend who won't take no for an answer, a mother who can never stay away from alcohol, and a future so dim that she just doesn't know which path to take. All Rayne needs right now is an escape.
This escape comes in the form of a job position as a tea server at an old mansion, Morton's Keep.
Morton's Keep isn't quite normal for most people... but it's just fine for Rayne. It's a place for opportunities for a new life. A new life that includes the mysterious St. John, the protective Ethan, a welcoming yet strange clique, and a mansion full of tortured history.
Accompanied by raw emotions, romance, and a haunting history, Rayne must figure out the spirits that surround her, the clique that entices her, and the boy too good to be true before she becomes possessed by their world - a world that just might kill her.
Kate Cann, known for her teen romance novels, takes a walk on the paranormal side with POSSESSED. A unique, fast-paced novel, Cann is able to capture realistic emotions that will make the reader shudder. This story is just right for those in need of a romantic, haunting adventure that leaves you with goosebumps.
