Series: Blind Sight
Number in Series: 1
Format: ePub
Release Date: February 21, 2012
Pages: 172
Publisher: Ermilia LLC
Genre: Mystery/New Adult/Urban Fantasy
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A blind girl drawing is abnormal even on the magical island of Edaion where leaves brush themselves into piles in the middle of the night. As an immigrant, Leocardo is not biased by accepted rules of magic and determines that Odette’s drawings are premonitions. Aniela grew up with magic and knows premonitions are impossible. She determines Odette is a medium channeling voiceless spirits.
In this volume: While Aniela tries to escape a lifestyle where obligations take priority over friendships, she befriends Odette, a blind girl with the ability to draw. Almost immediately, concerns and questions arise as Aniela suspects that Odette’s gift is far stronger than any seen before. In the middle of family turmoil and a complicated romantic relationship with Odette’s brother, Aniela faces the realization that helping her comatose friend means disobeying her mother, something she has never done before.
Read Leocardo's side of the story in Blind Sight Through the Eyes of Leocardo Reyes by Ermisenda Alvarez:
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Blind Sight is probably one of the most
unique reads I have read this year. Not only does the book take place
on a magical island named Edaion (well to be fair, a living island),
but the book has another counterpart. This review of for Blind Sight
from through the eyes of Aniela. This is written by Eliabeth
Hawthrone. The other is through the eyes of Leocardo written by
co-author Ermisenda Alvarez. Interesting, huh? Well, you don't even
know the half of it.
This version of the story I received is
told by our main character, Aniela (aka Ana). She is from one of the
royal families of Edaion. She has just been crowned princess much to
her Tatiana's dismay. Tatiana is Aniela's older sister who also has a
twin named Theodore. Tatiana is a troublemaker and is looked down by
her family, specifically their mother. Ana is seen as the perfect
daughter by her mom. Ana hates that her mom controls every aspect of
her life. But Ana does find reprieve when she
helps run an orphanage called Phoenix and through her music. During
practice she befriends a blind girl named Odette. One night while
they are at a party, an incident occurs with Odette. It is from then
that Ana can't shake the feeling that there is something very odd
about Odette. Ana keeps finding these mysterious
drawings around Odette and doesn't think of anything of them at
first. But could they mean more than she thought?
I really loved this read. The concept
is very intriguing. Aniela is a princess, but she doesn't act like a
spoiled brat or anything. She never abuses her power unless one of
her friends was at risk and I liked that. She is very smart and wise
beyond her years . Definitely much wiser than her awful mother. You
ever seen Mommie, Dearest? Yeah, a little like that but with a little
less yelling and no abuse. I did get the sense that Aniela's mom,
Alaya, cared about her daughter, but she has a horrible way of
showing it. Odette was a very complex character who I enjoyed a lot.
She added plenty to the story. There were times I wasn't sure I liked
her because of the way she acted, but it will all make sense.
Then
you have Leo, Odette's brother. He does everything he can to protect
Odette. He is also Aniela's love interest. I loved he chemistry
between them. It was a slow burn and it was worth it in the end. I
can't wait to read the book from his POV especially when he finds out
what Edaion is all about. I loved the characters in this book
period because it may be paranormal, but it isn't always at the
forefront. I actually forgot a few times that everyone had powers
even Aniela. She can create shields and control the air, but she
rarely uses her powers. I thought that was pretty cool because it
made the story all the more believable.
This book was a such a great mystery. I
loved the mystery of the drawings from Odette. Hawthrone did a great
job with the suspense of that. I also enjoyed the very idea of
Edaion. It is a magical island that people can visit, but those with
magic can never leave. The island actually has creatures that search
to recruit those with magic. You don't know if you have any magic
until you go to the island. The island and the water surrounding it
awakens your magic and keeps it alive. There is definitely something
more about the water though. We don't know what exactly, but I am
suspicious. I am looking forward to uncovering this mystery among
many others.
This is the starting of a series so
there are things we are left in the dark about or aren't covered at
all. I heard that Leo's POV will answer a lot of questions, so I am
really looking forward to that. There are a few issues I have with
it. I would have liked more on Tatiana and her actions in the book.
She was such a conflicting character. I also would have liked just
longer scenes with some of the other characters just because I can't
imagine how uncomfortable some of the scenes could have been. For
instance, I would have liked to have seen what was said during that
dinner where Ana's mom was clearly trying to play matchmaker. Sorry I
an rambling. Nonetheless, I loved this book a lot. It is easily going
on my favorite reads of 2013 list. It just has to. I love what the
authors are doing with this series. I think it is brilliant. I am
dying for more from these two. Highly recommended.
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*This book belongs to the following challenge*
Under The Covers Book Blog 2013 Immortal Reading Challenge!
This post is part of the Blind Sight Blog Tour. Blind Sight is an urban fantasy novel written in two volumes, each telling the story through a different character's perspective.
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About Eliabeth Hawthrone
Your review made my heart race from the get-go. I don't think I'll ever be able to read a review without being anxious. Did they like it? Do I write a convincing male? Was there enough magic, was there enough plot? I'm so glad you liked it and would love to keep in touch for future blog tours if you'd be interested. We're in the middle of writing book 2 (dun dun dun! One of which is from Tatiana's POV). As you may have figured out, I'll be writing from Nate's POV. More love, feuds, fights, and mystery to come.
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