New Adult Dark Paranormal / Sci-fi Romance - The Death Series Boxed Set (Books 1-3)

I really enjoyed this series. Kept good flow. Not a big fan of the third book being the true beginning, but it does help answer some of the questions that came up. Will there be a fourth book to follow up the story on Clyde and Gale?

Interesting, intriguing, a glimpse of a possible future. Science fiction but attention getting and holding. I had a hard time putting it down
I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Would recommend for the middle teens and up.

I really liked the idea behind this series, it was a fun and different plot. I did feel that some parts moved a little faster than they really should have, and other parts dragged a bit, but that was never enough to get me to stop reading.

well im still reading the first book and i find the over use of the "pulse" tech not only annoying but ex. pulse tone for the door to start the car to use the "pulse top" or computer and the sceurity system for the house pay per pulse movies i get it its future tech but put that stuff in the prolog describeing the story line and plot dont over whelm everything with the character's useing something pulse based every other peragraph but other than that very good book well writen and the story keeps u guessing i plained this to be summer reading but after i started the first book i couldnt stop reading

The characters in this book are so uniquely defined and I love it. I like how it switches between characters at times too. But I think the only problem was there was a bunch of fluff. Stuff that was useless to the story line.

Could not put it down. The best read I've had in a while. :)
Going to buy the next book today. The chemistry between Caleb and jade is wonderful and his friends compliment him so well. Well written Tamara and thanks!

It was the realness of the characters that I found the most appealing. Almost as if you could see them existing in our world (minus the powers lol). Felt like I was tagging along with highschool friends, the way they reacted to situations. Very well written and definitely one of my favorite stories now.

Love it! Was really surprised with this series. Not only was it not my usual genre or expected age group; and and almost sense that these books have a comparison between great authors ideals.I simply couldnt put the books down.

I love the character's learning about their individual talents and the power they can achieve as a team. I'm very excited to read the next books and experience the characters maturing and the events to unfold.

Not appropriate for younger pre-teens. The subject matter is more high school appropriate. The editor of the ebook version failed to correct some grammar issues. Also, it may be harder to sell to the series to the teen male audience because while the subject matter and primary character are male, the author obviously does not think like a teenage d boy. For example, you would never hear Harry Potter giving a fashion critique of Genny Weasly, yet somehow Caleb notices and describes Jade's clothes down to the brand of her shoes! The solution may be to either get to know more normal teen boys or change the perspective to a female one, because teen boys do not relate to author s that are out of touch with reality.

Good series that has some interesting views on the future and the past. The action was prolific. However, some parts of the story seemed to contradict itself and was hard to follow. Still, it was a fun read.

These books were nothing but awesomeness. I have dubbed all three the best books I've ever read. The characters remind me so much of my friends and myself. My best friends are so much like the J's is uncanny!!

The books idea is alright, and I wanted to enjoy it... however the romantic storyline going on between the main character and Jade was just too much. For kids not even 15 yet, the descriptive groping and making out with "I love you"s scattered is aggravating and uncomfortable. These are children, they should not be groping each other, and talking about how much they love each other, with adults acknowledging and condoning this behavior. "You've got it really bad" from an ADULT police officer to a 14 year old boy after watching him making out with his girlfriend. It's just not good as a book with characters barely into teenage years.

These stories don't seem to be written for adults. I'm hoping the author has a big picture plan where these characters grow up and move on. There were far too many paragraphs devoted to teenage groping, which I'm guessing were to fill up space? I'll probably read the next in the series to see if it's going anywhere.

The books idea is alright, and I wanted to enjoy it... however the romantic storyline going on between the main character and Jade was just too much. For kids not even 15 yet, the descriptive groping and making out with "I love you"s scattered is aggravating and uncomfortable. These are children, they should not be groping each other, and talking about how much they love each other, with adults acknowledging and condoning this behavior. "You've got it really bad" from an ADULT police officer to a 14 year old boy after watching him making out with his girlfriend. It's just not good as a book with characters barely into teenage years.

These stories don't seem to be written for adults. I'm hoping the author has a big picture plan where these characters grow up and move on. There were far too many paragraphs devoted to teenage groping, which I'm guessing were to fill up space? I'll probably read the next in the series to see if it's going anywhere.

While this series got some great reviews I honestly couldn't see it. I got about 10% into this before I couldn't take it anymore. Was written in the mind of a 14 year old, which I guess would be nice if you were 14, but any older and it makes you want to put your head through a wall.

Before purchasing this series, I read reviews that said it was good for having a male lead character and would encourage male students to enjoy these type of books. I absolutely would not recommend this series to any youth as it is full of male Chauvinism. The lead character is so hormonal half the book is him and his friends fighting and all the girls are weak and too delicate to take care of themselves so the males stand in front of them and get thier feathers ruffled everytime another male even looks at them. Although the setting is in the future, the mother is a stay at home mother who apparently has nothing else to do but cook (sounds more like a story from our past rather than future). I did finish this series but it was painful! There is a good story line here, I just wish the sexism wasn't drowning it.

Death Whispers:

I really like this novel. I especially love that the main character is male, as more often than not, lead roles in YA literature are female (why is that?). I've been looking for something along these lines to promote reading among my male student for a while, and thankfully, I've now found it. With a main character that can raise corpses, how can you go wrong?

It is obvious that Blodgett spent a lot of time writing Death Whispers, perfecting the scientific and technological aspects of this futuristic dystopian novel. I was reminded of one of my favorite TV shows, Heroes, as I read. While many young adults will come into their special power during puberty, not all will choose to use their powers for good. And, with many new powers coming to light each year, the government, of course, is going to be on the lookout for any powers that may be politically important. One main difference, though, is that all young adults know that they may manifest these powers, and they are, therefore, subjected to a mandatory AP test to determine their placements in high school--which I think is a really ingenious idea that Blodgett incorporated into the novel, as it creates suspense in the terms that "big brother is watching you."

As the synopsis states, Caleb has a very rare talent, as do a few of his friends, and it was really fun to follow the characters as they discover their different abilities and learn to control and hide them, especially as the ever looming government could easily swoop in at any moment. What I really love about these powers, especially Caleb's, is that Blodgett doesn't sugarcoat them. For instance, the corpses don't come back as they were in life, but rather in their various stages of decompose, including the smell. It was really interesting to read about this, and Blodgett writes in such a way that the reader can easily visualize it (though thankfully not smell it!).

This novel takes place over a few months, and another aspect I really enjoyed was that I was able to keep pace with the timeframe. Keeping the reader on point with elapsed time can be very difficult for writers, and I've read many books in which the events all seem to happen within a day, and no timeline is ever provided for the reader, causing confusion. Blodgett, however, easily guides the reader through the story without having to state the time and, because of this, the love story portion of the novel becomes feasible, as it obviously doesn't happen "overnight."

The dialogue in the story, as well as the action, was also very well done. Caleb and his friends banter back and forth much as my students do every day in the classroom, and I catch them doing very strange things in class as well, such as sticking things in their nose and ears... Blodgett captures the true essence of adolescents in her story, making her novel that much more enjoyable. As the story unfolds, events seamlessly build off each other, capturing the reader's attention until the very end.

I know that my favorite character should be one of the main ones, but actually, my favorite characters is Ali, Caleb's mother. Why? As I'm an English teacher and older adult, I find we connect. She has a strong love for her son and also a strong love for English. She is constantly correcting Caleb's language and, as exasperating as that can be to others, I love it! I do it all the time too; I see myself in her, and I see my students in the young adult characters, solidifying Blodgett's capability of creating very real characters that we can all connect with in some manner.

Something else I absolutely adore about this novel is the Caleb's relationship with his parents. Caleb goes to his parents, first and foremost, when he realizes he's in trouble. Most YA novels deal with characters that feel they need to hide everything from the adults in their life, and I loved that this was different. I've read many YA novels in which adults are excluded or deemed untrustworthy, and it was refreshing to finally read a YA novel in which an adolescent trusts his parents. Caleb goes to his parents on many occasions, and though they can't always help him, the moral support that is there is awesome, and it portrays parents in a positive light, whereas, more often than not, YA literature portrays adults negatively. I like this positive reinforcement because that's an aspect that teens need in their lives--adults who listen and care--yet Blodgett doesn't paint all the adults in her novel as such, in order to keep with the reality of the world. Not all the adults (or other teenagers, for that matter) in the novel can be trusted, and Caleb and his friends aren't obtuse. They see the warning signs and give their trust sparingly--they have a great sense of "street smarts," as my parents would put it, and I enjoyed that very much.

Of course, the technological aspect of this novel was amazing. As it takes place in the future, technology must be vastly different, and Blodgett does not disappoint! She has taken our current technology and morphed it, creating "pulse" technology in which cell phones read our thoughts and send them virally. Hence, texting and calling are obsolete. I loved reading about this, and how the characters used it, and I would live to see "pulse" technology actually come to fruition someday--though that could be a nightmare to us teachers in the classroom...

Overall, this novel was great, and I highly suggest adolescents and adults read it alike. You will not be disappointed!

Death Speaks:

Blodgett is an amazing writer. I have had the pleasure of reading three of her novels, and I've enjoyed every single one of them, but I really think Death Speaks takes the cake. Not only is the cover absolutely amazing, but the story line itself is so original and intriguing that it glues the reader to the pages from the very first line. I fell in love with the characters in Death Whispers, and Blodgett intensifies that love in this sequel, adding some spicy relationships, a chilling murder investigation, and laugh out loud situations and dialogue.

Death Speaks continues the story of Caleb, a male protagonist, and the story flows through his eyes. I really enjoy this point of view and focus on male characters, which I haven't really seen in much of the current YA literature, especially coming from a female author. Blodgett knows how the young male mind works; her characters' actions and dialogue are just like what I observe in the classroom on a daily basis, making this paranormal novel all the more real. That being said, curse words are used fairly regularly throughout the novel, usually just out of earshot of an adult (just like in real life), but not always, and what I truly love is that the adults are always on point when it comes to language and corrections of the young teens struggling to come into themselves.

This novel is very reader friendly and I believe both the young and old will enjoy this story.

Death Inception:

I am so excited that Blodgett wrote this amazing prequel to her Death series!!! While I never really had any nagging questions about how everything came to be, and I thought that Blodgett did a great job explaining everything, this novella really opened my eyes and filled in more areas of the series that I hadn't even realized I wanted to know about!

Told between alternate time periods, following characters' lives from the early 1900s to the mid 2000s, readers will learn about the life and death of our beloved Clyde, the beginnings of the human genome project, brain pulse, Parker's inception with the Affinity for the Dead... and it's all intertwined amazingly well.

Overall, I highly recommend this series and can't get enough!!

Why a three rating? The protagonist is straight out of the 1950s, protecting his girl when no protection is necessary. He and his posse also take offense at anything and everything and find fighting as the response of first choice. That said, there are some very positive features of this book. The skills of the different paranormals are very ingenious, and the ways these skills are used make for a suspenseful read. Also, the lead character, indeed most of the characters, show an admirable loyalty. Parents and grandparent are treated with respect, a fine line to walk for teenage characters. More interestingly though, the loyalty trait extends to the undead whom the lead character regularly raises from their graves. The author does a good job of building reader feelings for these strange characters. I read all of the books within a few days. That suggests I liked them despite the overdone juvenile chauvinism and propensity for solving all problems with fights.

These were some of the first books I picked up when I purchased my kindle. They are wonderful. I love that they are from a male POV. Each book brings something new and exciting. The author, and characters all grow from book to book. Death Whispers is good, Death Speaks is great, and the novella at the end, Death Inception, is a great addition and expansion of the world that the author has created. I suggest these books for anyone who loves lots of humor in their books, likes things a little dark and to those who have reluctant young readers (male or female). I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed these books.

The Death Series was more than I had expected. Initially. I thought it was going to be a redundant, creepy novel but it contained several appealing elements. It starts out like chic lit and then moves towards the semi erotic paranormal and iteshes so well. TDS kept me on my seat and I had a hard time putting it down. I was basically compelled to read from the beginning to end as quickly as possible. The ending was bitter sweet. I definitely recommend this for anyone. I can't wait to read more from the author.

I loved these first three books of the series I am not really a paranormal and other than Kristen Ashley I dont read them. This author makes me love them! A few parts of the book are very thought inducing, like wondering about a virus

Great series with an awesome author.

I had difficulty with the $0.99 book bundle sale - my concern was immediately addressed by the author herself to my email address, and the issue was troubleshooted until a resolution was reached, quickly (and was in NO WAY the fault of the author). This type of personal attention is not something I've ever experienced before from a well known author - to say I was surprised and pleased by her commitment to her readers, not just her craft, is an understatement.

I will buy and read other books from this author in the future. I only wish I could give it six stars, not only for a good read, but also for the authors attentiveness and willness to go the extra mile for her readers/fans!

A+!

I cannot say enough good things about this series. Most of the time, I start out reading the YA genre to check the appropriateness for my children, but I was HOOKED by mid-chapter one in Death Whispers and they just get better from there. Pick up a book and follow Caleb on his journey through life with a Paranormal "Gift" most folks wouldn't want, let alone Rock!

Tamara is a true artist and I cannot wait for the newest book in this series.

I happened upon this book while browsing. I thought it looked interesting enough. Why not give it a try. So I borrowed it through prime. I will gladly pay for the final three books in the series. What a great story. Interesting premise. Well written. Great pacing. I read while riding my stationary bike. I increased my ride time to one hour because of this series. I won't go into detail about the story. I don't want to ruin with spoilers. Just know the characters are believable. I have 3 sons and I found the relationship between Caleb and his parents to be very realistic. If you are looking for something to fill the void left by Harry Potter or Twilight. This series may be just the ticket.

I hate zombies movies, books, etc. When I found out that this book was about raising the dead, I was about to put it down. But, as with most books, I thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I did. It turned out to be a good series and kept me entertained all the way through.

The Death Series (1-3) were entertaining,informative and enthralling. Entertaining for all ages. Informative for those adults that want to connect with todays teenage way of thinking,speaking and acting. Enthralling for the adventures,and imagination that makes these books worthwhile for teenagers or the young at heart. Rated PG---(in my opinion.) Can't waite to read Death Screams!!!!!!!!!!!!

I enjoyed this series enough to immediatly get the rest of it and continue the story. It is written from a teenage boys' pov, and since I have one and his buddies around, overall I felt the author did a good job. There were definatly points where you could tell it was a female writing vs a teenage boy. A good story line, I liked it well enough to consider reading some of her other series.

Death Whispers:

I really like this novel. I especially love that the main character is male, as more often than not, lead roles in YA literature are female (why is that?). I've been looking for something along these lines to promote reading among my male student for a while, and thankfully, I've now found it. With a main character that can raise corpses, how can you go wrong?

It is obvious that Blodgett spent a lot of time writing Death Whispers, perfecting the scientific and technological aspects of this futuristic dystopian novel. I was reminded of one of my favorite TV shows, Heroes, as I read. While many young adults will come into their special power during puberty, not all will choose to use their powers for good. And, with many new powers coming to light each year, the government, of course, is going to be on the lookout for any powers that may be politically important. One main difference, though, is that all young adults know that they may manifest these powers, and they are, therefore, subjected to a mandatory AP test to determine their placements in high school--which I think is a really ingenious idea that Blodgett incorporated into the novel, as it creates suspense in the terms that "big brother is watching you."

As the synopsis states, Caleb has a very rare talent, as do a few of his friends, and it was really fun to follow the characters as they discover their different abilities and learn to control and hide them, especially as the ever looming government could easily swoop in at any moment. What I really love about these powers, especially Caleb's, is that Blodgett doesn't sugarcoat them. For instance, the corpses don't come back as they were in life, but rather in their various stages of decompose, including the smell. It was really interesting to read about this, and Blodgett writes in such a way that the reader can easily visualize it (though thankfully not smell it!).

This novel takes place over a few months, and another aspect I really enjoyed was that I was able to keep pace with the timeframe. Keeping the reader on point with elapsed time can be very difficult for writers, and I've read many books in which the events all seem to happen within a day, and no timeline is ever provided for the reader, causing confusion. Blodgett, however, easily guides the reader through the story without having to state the time and, because of this, the love story portion of the novel becomes feasible, as it obviously doesn't happen "overnight."

The dialogue in the story, as well as the action, was also very well done. Caleb and his friends banter back and forth much as my students do every day in the classroom, and I catch them doing very strange things in class as well, such as sticking things in their nose and ears... Blodgett captures the true essence of adolescents in her story, making her novel that much more enjoyable. As the story unfolds, events seamlessly build off each other, capturing the reader's attention until the very end.

I know that my favorite character should be one of the main ones, but actually, my favorite characters is Ali, Caleb's mother. Why? As I'm an English teacher and older adult, I find we connect. She has a strong love for her son and also a strong love for English. She is constantly correcting Caleb's language and, as exasperating as that can be to others, I love it! I do it all the time too; I see myself in her, and I see my students in the young adult characters, solidifying Blodgett's capability of creating very real characters that we can all connect with in some manner.

Something else I absolutely adore about this novel is the Caleb's relationship with his parents. Caleb goes to his parents, first and foremost, when he realizes he's in trouble. Most YA novels deal with characters that feel they need to hide everything from the adults in their life, and I loved that this was different. I've read many YA novels in which adults are excluded or deemed untrustworthy, and it was refreshing to finally read a YA novel in which an adolescent trusts his parents. Caleb goes to his parents on many occasions, and though they can't always help him, the moral support that is there is awesome, and it portrays parents in a positive light, whereas, more often than not, YA literature portrays adults negatively. I like this positive reinforcement because that's an aspect that teens need in their lives--adults who listen and care--yet Blodgett doesn't paint all the adults in her novel as such, in order to keep with the reality of the world. Not all the adults (or other teenagers, for that matter) in the novel can be trusted, and Caleb and his friends aren't obtuse. They see the warning signs and give their trust sparingly--they have a great sense of "street smarts," as my parents would put it, and I enjoyed that very much.

Of course, the technological aspect of this novel was amazing. As it takes place in the future, technology must be vastly different, and Blodgett does not disappoint! She has taken our current technology and morphed it, creating "pulse" technology in which cell phones read our thoughts and send them virally. Hence, texting and calling are obsolete. I loved reading about this, and how the characters used it, and I would live to see "pulse" technology actually come to fruition someday--though that could be a nightmare to us teachers in the classroom...

Overall, this novel was great, and I highly suggest adolescents and adults read it alike. You will not be disappointed!

Death Speaks:

Blodgett is an amazing writer. I have had the pleasure of reading three of her novels, and I've enjoyed every single one of them, but I really think Death Speaks takes the cake. Not only is the cover absolutely amazing, but the story line itself is so original and intriguing that it glues the reader to the pages from the very first line. I fell in love with the characters in Death Whispers, and Blodgett intensifies that love in this sequel, adding some spicy relationships, a chilling murder investigation, and laugh out loud situations and dialogue.

Death Speaks continues the story of Caleb, a male protagonist, and the story flows through his eyes. I really enjoy this point of view and focus on male characters, which I haven't really seen in much of the current YA literature, especially coming from a female author. Blodgett knows how the young male mind works; her characters' actions and dialogue are just like what I observe in the classroom on a daily basis, making this paranormal novel all the more real. That being said, curse words are used fairly regularly throughout the novel, usually just out of earshot of an adult (just like in real life), but not always, and what I truly love is that the adults are always on point when it comes to language and corrections of the young teens struggling to come into themselves.

This novel is very reader friendly and I believe both the young and old will enjoy this story.

Death Inception:

I am so excited that Blodgett wrote this amazing prequel to her Death series!!! While I never really had any nagging questions about how everything came to be, and I thought that Blodgett did a great job explaining everything, this novella really opened my eyes and filled in more areas of the series that I hadn't even realized I wanted to know about!

Told between alternate time periods, following characters' lives from the early 1900s to the mid 2000s, readers will learn about the life and death of our beloved Clyde, the beginnings of the human genome project, brain pulse, Parker's inception with the Affinity for the Dead... and it's all intertwined amazingly well.

Overall, I highly recommend this series and can't get enough!!

Why a three rating? The protagonist is straight out of the 1950s, protecting his girl when no protection is necessary. He and his posse also take offense at anything and everything and find fighting as the response of first choice. That said, there are some very positive features of this book. The skills of the different paranormals are very ingenious, and the ways these skills are used make for a suspenseful read. Also, the lead character, indeed most of the characters, show an admirable loyalty. Parents and grandparent are treated with respect, a fine line to walk for teenage characters. More interestingly though, the loyalty trait extends to the undead whom the lead character regularly raises from their graves. The author does a good job of building reader feelings for these strange characters. I read all of the books within a few days. That suggests I liked them despite the overdone juvenile chauvinism and propensity for solving all problems with fights.

These were some of the first books I picked up when I purchased my kindle. They are wonderful. I love that they are from a male POV. Each book brings something new and exciting. The author, and characters all grow from book to book. Death Whispers is good, Death Speaks is great, and the novella at the end, Death Inception, is a great addition and expansion of the world that the author has created. I suggest these books for anyone who loves lots of humor in their books, likes things a little dark and to those who have reluctant young readers (male or female). I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed these books.

I chose this book for my daughter who likes paranormal books. I generally read her books first just to gage if age appropriate. Totally appropriate for over 12. Story line is great. Character development is superb!! Great read.

The Death Series was more than I had expected. Initially. I thought it was going to be a redundant, creepy novel but it contained several appealing elements. It starts out like chic lit and then moves towards the semi erotic paranormal and iteshes so well. TDS kept me on my seat and I had a hard time putting it down. I was basically compelled to read from the beginning to end as quickly as possible. The ending was bitter sweet. I definitely recommend this for anyone. I can't wait to read more from the author.

I loved these first three books of the series I am not really a paranormal and other than Kristen Ashley I dont read them. This author makes me love them! A few parts of the book are very thought inducing, like wondering about a virus

Great series with an awesome author.

I had difficulty with the $0.99 book bundle sale - my concern was immediately addressed by the author herself to my email address, and the issue was troubleshooted until a resolution was reached, quickly (and was in NO WAY the fault of the author). This type of personal attention is not something I've ever experienced before from a well known author - to say I was surprised and pleased by her commitment to her readers, not just her craft, is an understatement.

I will buy and read other books from this author in the future. I only wish I could give it six stars, not only for a good read, but also for the authors attentiveness and willness to go the extra mile for her readers/fans!

A+!

I cannot say enough good things about this series. Most of the time, I start out reading the YA genre to check the appropriateness for my children, but I was HOOKED by mid-chapter one in Death Whispers and they just get better from there. Pick up a book and follow Caleb on his journey through life with a Paranormal "Gift" most folks wouldn't want, let alone Rock!

Tamara is a true artist and I cannot wait for the newest book in this series.

I happened upon this book while browsing. I thought it looked interesting enough. Why not give it a try. So I borrowed it through prime. I will gladly pay for the final three books in the series. What a great story. Interesting premise. Well written. Great pacing. I read while riding my stationary bike. I increased my ride time to one hour because of this series. I won't go into detail about the story. I don't want to ruin with spoilers. Just know the characters are believable. I have 3 sons and I found the relationship between Caleb and his parents to be very realistic. If you are looking for something to fill the void left by Harry Potter or Twilight. This series may be just the ticket.

I hate zombies movies, books, etc. When I found out that this book was about raising the dead, I was about to put it down. But, as with most books, I thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I did. It turned out to be a good series and kept me entertained all the way through.

The Death Series (1-3) were entertaining,informative and enthralling. Entertaining for all ages. Informative for those adults that want to connect with todays teenage way of thinking,speaking and acting. Enthralling for the adventures,and imagination that makes these books worthwhile for teenagers or the young at heart. Rated PG---(in my opinion.) Can't waite to read Death Screams!!!!!!!!!!!!

i originaly purchased this title because it was inexpensive but halfway through the first book i just had to stop and buy the rest of the series. i found both the characters and the writing very engrossing. has good comedy, action, first love, bullies, and government conspiracies. i would recommend this series and it's author to anyone wanting a great read.

I enjoyed this series enough to immediatly get the rest of it and continue the story. It is written from a teenage boys' pov, and since I have one and his buddies around, overall I felt the author did a good job. There were definatly points where you could tell it was a female writing vs a teenage boy. A good story line, I liked it well enough to consider reading some of her other series.

Death speaks was way better than the first one. The grammar was better and it was overall awesome. The novella at the end was interesting but way too short. I love the storyline! Tamara is so original it hurts. Don't do anything stupid, okay? With a good editor this book could actually be on paper.
:)Have a nice life!!!

While reading these books I found that Caleb's life relates so much to what I've experienced (not including the government agents and paranormal stuff of course) and that is what I find so interesting about this story. I absolutely love the imagery that the author planted in my mind. I think that there should be a movie(s) based on these books. :)

When I first started reading this series, I thought that it might be a little to young for me. But then I got into the characters and all the trials and tribulations that the kids had to go through. Even with extraordinary powers, teenagers have to go through the typical teenage problems. Learning how to deal with each other and how to deal with adults that want to do bad things with their gifts, makes you really think about how people react to people who are different. People always react with hostility to anything that they don't understand. It's really to bad too. If we could learn to not react with violence, but with understanding, maybe, just maybe this world could stop all the wars. I am looking forward to reading the next book and hoping that that may happen to the characters in this series. Keep up the great work Tamara. You have a great imagination.

Not an adult romance, at least not in the first three books. The main characters start off in junior high and continue on into high school. I do not see the hunger games in this, totally xmen-ish. I gave it 4 stars for the writing style and amazing plot. Even though it was not what I expected, I indeed enjoyed reading it. Government conspiracies, technological advances, zombies and so much more.

I got these for free and can't believe that I'm so hooked...just bought the 4th one! I have to see where these kids are headed! Tamara Rose Blodgett has such a way with words and knows the inner workings of her characters. They all have a depth that just grabs you from the beginning. I'm in my fifties, and I'm digging on these books! I have to say, she has a sense of humor that makes me laugh out loud! I would have hung out with these kids in school. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

Wow... this is a superb writer. Tamara Rose Blodgette took an idea for the future and made it come alive. This compilation is hard to put down once you get going on it. I really enjoyed the characters and the storyline. The story is action packed and really flows together. It is perfect for teens or adults who love paranormal reads.

I chose this book for my daughter who likes paranormal books. I generally read her books first just to gage if age appropriate. Totally appropriate for over 12. Story line is great. Character development is superb!! Great read.