Review of Beth

[Anon_Reviewer]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beth" by S. R. Kent.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Elizabeth Taylor, who prefers to go by Beth, has had to relocate so many times that she no longer has a place to call home. One constant in her tumultuous life has been her uncle, the only other person she knows who has paranormal abilities like she does. He possesses mind control while she wields telekinesis, both superpowers the US Army would love to have in its arsenal. Consequently, Beth and her uncle must constantly evade capture to avoid becoming unwilling weapons. When Beth suddenly loses her uncle, she is forced into a life on the run. As she flees from all that is familiar, she embarks on a perilous journey filled with danger, secrets, and, unexpectedly, love. Could this crooked path finally lead her home?

I thoroughly enjoyed Beth by S.R. Kent. The plot unfolds at a leisurely pace, but the book is hard to put down. Kent weaves the story's twists and turns like an experienced hypnotist, making the most significant revelations at precisely the right moments. Like any seventeen-year-old, Beth doesn’t always take the most sensible approach, and I often found myself either shouting at her or laughing at her impulsiveness. But I couldn't help but root for her in this Captain America meets Shatter Me paranormal adventure.

Despite the high number of characters introduced in the book, it was easy to keep track of them and their roles. By the end, I found myself even caring for the minor characters. I am excited to check out the sequel, Beth: Book II: The Traveler's Return.

The book fell short on editing, as I came across over ten errors and typos. For example, the main antagonist’s surname is misspelled six times. I also found the formatting distracting. In the book, italics are used when characters are thinking or shouting. As characters frequently shout in the book, the excessive use of italics impeded the book's readability.

As such, I rate Beth 4 out of 5 stars. If it were not for the editing issues, I would happily award it 5 stars. Fans of young adult fiction and urban fantasy looking for a thrilling read should check the book out. I would not recommend the book for very young children, as it contains profanity, sexual references, violence, and descriptions of gruesome acts.

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Beth
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[TrishaCleve]

Informative review. I liked your account of how it is an unsuitable read for 'very young people.' You explained why you thought it unsuitable for those people in a direct manner that does not take away from the worth of the author's writing.

[Chandrakant Patel]

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Beth by S.R. Kent. It sounds like a thrilling paranormal adventure with a well-developed protagonist and an exciting plot. I'm also glad to hear that Kent was able to introduce a large number of characters without sacrificing their development.

[Cara Wilding]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beth" by S. R. Kent.]

I thoroughly enjoyed Beth by S.R. Kent. The plot unfolds at a leisurely pace, but the book is hard to put down. Kent weaves the story's twists and turns like an experienced hypnotist, making the most significant revelations at precisely the right moments. Like any seventeen-year-old, Beth doesn’t always take the most sensible approach, and I often found myself either shouting at her or laughing at her impulsiveness. But I couldn't help but root for her in this Captain America meets Shatter Me paranormal adventure.

The book fell short on editing, as I came across over ten errors and typos. For example, the main antagonist’s surname is misspelled six times. I also found the formatting distracting. In the book, italics are used when characters are thinking or shouting. As characters frequently shout in the book, the excessive use of italics impeded the book's readability.

Another well-written review! This books sounds like something I might enjoy. When a book is hard to put down, that is a sure sign! It reminds me of not being able to eat one chip...you can't just read ONE more page! I love how excited and engaged you get with the characters, sometimes it is like watching a good movie and shouting back at the characters. It's unfortunate for the number of errors, and not getting the main character's name right...kind of big deal. I enjoyed the review, thanks so much for sharing!

[NetMassimo]

I might be too old for this kind of story but it seems well developed with a thrilling plot, so I hope the author does proper proofreading to prevent distractions. Thank you for your great review!

[Sarah Zain]

A story that combines paranormal powers With a young character and everything she faces makes the plot seem full of excitement. I really liked your review and the way you summarized the book. This is an excellent review Ever_Reading

[Clare Jose]

The first thing that caught my attention was the cover page. Reading your review, I can't help but feel like this is something I would enjoy reading. I certainly hope that the formatting and other issues are fixed.
Thank you for this lovely review!