Review of Opaque
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Review of Opaque
Dark and sinister thoughts about people around him often plague Adam, a 16-year-old student from Piure, California. Everyone is wary of his sociopathic behavior and unfriendly nature. But his life takes a sudden turn when Carly, a new student, joins his class. Both take an immediate liking to each other, like a moth to a flame. Carly is calm and accepting of Adam's chaos. As their friendship grows, Adam's real identity as a mutated human, called 'descendant', unveils. But his life is at stake as a group of scientists, the Iksha, conspire to destroy the descendants and acquire their supernatural powers. Who are these 'descendants'? Will Adam and Carly be able to save themselves and others from those devious scientists? Read Opaque by Calix Leigh-Reign, the first book of the Scion Saga series, to learn about those teenagers' fates.
This book is meant for young adults. The author skillfully combines several genres, like science fiction, romance, fantasy, and mystery. It is a character-driven story. The main protagonist, Adam, faces the challenges of adolescence as dark and inappropriate thoughts swirl in his mind. His unhealthy obsession with his mother adds to his emotional upheaval and the mystery aspect of the story. Adam's struggles to come to terms with his superpowers as they manifest make him relatable and authentic. As he stumbles down the path of self-discovery, his character undergoes impressive development. The diverse cast of characters adds to the complexity of the plot. Carly is calm and collected, making her a likable one. Both Dauma and Vera are caring yet strong.
The story proceeds at a steady pace in first-person dual POVs. The descendants' origins, as well as their unique magical abilities, contribute to the suspense and fantasy aspects. The rich vocabulary enhances the reading experience. This multi-layered novel is impeccably edited, with zero errors. There are darker themes, like rape, infidelity, and mental health issues, but the author deals with them with sensitivity. There is nothing I dislike about this book. This page-turner is a promising start to a fantasy series. For all these reasons, I rate this book 5 out of 5.
Due to the presence of profanities and some suggestive scenes, I would recommend this to older teenagers and adults. This coming-of-age novel will grab the attention of fantasy and science fiction readers. As the first book in a series, it paves the way for more stories in the future.
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