Overall rating and opinion of "Opaque" by Calix Leigh-Reign

wendilou49 · Post by **wendilou49** » 07 Feb 2020, 05:34

This isn't one of the genres I prefer to read, but judging by other comments it seems liked it was a good read and different from others of its type.

AntonelaMaria · Post by **AntonelaMaria** » 07 Feb 2020, 16:41

I am definitely in the minority here as I didn't like this book at all. Sexual feelings that the main characters have towards his mother made me very uncomfortable. Still, I didn't quit the book and decided to give it a chance. Continuing the story didn't get any better. Adam goes from one weird obsession to a new relationship with Carly. And he no longer lusts after his mother as he has a new toxic thing with Carly going on. And what is the deal with Terry? What was the purpose of her death? You can not just switch character personality and expect me to call it character development. Plotline didn't really go anywhere. I am really disappointed with this book.

Maríe Wamakima · Post by **Maríe Wamakima** » 08 Feb 2020, 03:21

I haven't yet read the book but I really like the book cover. It's very attractive.

Maríe Wamakima · Post by **Maríe Wamakima** » 08 Feb 2020, 03:24

cvetelina_yovcheva87 wrote: ↑01 Feb 2020, 15:34 I have not had the chance to read this book yet, but on the basis of all I have read about it, it seems to be really enjoyable.

To others it seems like the book has full of dark themes and really off putting characters.

ReyvrexQuestor Reyes · Post by **ReyvrexQuestor Reyes** » 08 Feb 2020, 19:40

Adam and Carly surely held the steering wheel for this novel. With Adam first meandering in the dark-tinted world of his, comes Carly to provide some direction, then they are flung into the maelstrom of a fantastic adventure. That could be enough for me to enjoy, plus that they get to be lovey-dovey along the way. I think the most enticing elements of a thrilling novel are all in place. That's 4 out of 4 stars for me.

Noosh · Post by **Noosh** » 08 Feb 2020, 22:03

This books seems to be interesting. I just bought the book and will start reading it, taking part in this month’s read

Mindy Conahye · Post by **Mindy Conahye** » 08 Feb 2020, 22:27

I haven't read this book yet, but with all the positive reviews I'd give it a try. Usually I'm nervous on reading books on genres I'm not typically interested in, but I like how people said it isn't their normal genre and still found it interesting.

Nym182 · Post by **Nym182** » 08 Feb 2020, 23:26

I cringed through this book, but I was at least compelled to finish it... the main issue being that I didn’t like the main characters and I found some of the subject inappropriate for YA readers which the book is aimed at.

Kclarkin09 · Post by **Kclarkin09** » 09 Feb 2020, 09:28

This is my first book that I have read as a member of the review team. I am slightly confused as all I have seen online are glowing reviews. My initial impression of the book was that it seemed as though the author had used a thesaurus much too liberally. Coming fresh off of receiving my Master’s in English I just couldn’t look past the terrible writing style and syntax errors. I’m also not sure how all of the reviewers could look past the fact that Adam is attracted to his mother and has dark, serial killer type tendencies. I’m not sure this is what our young adult population needs to be reading. As a new reviewer, am I expected to write the ideal review for the author or will I be penalized for giving my honest opinion?

Tigereetiger2010 · Post by **Tigereetiger2010** » 09 Feb 2020, 11:01

Kclarkin09 wrote: ↑09 Feb 2020, 09:28 This is my first book that I have read as a member of the review team. I am slightly confused as all I have seen online are glowing reviews. My initial impression of the book was that it seemed as though the author had used a thesaurus much too liberally. Coming fresh off of receiving my Master’s in English I just couldn’t look past the terrible writing style and syntax errors. I’m also not sure how all of the reviewers could look past the fact that Adam is attracted to his mother and has dark, serial killer type tendencies. I’m not sure this is what our young adult population needs to be reading. As a new reviewer, am I expected to write the ideal review for the author or will I be penalized for giving my honest opinion?

I too thought that the overly sexual attraction to his mother was disturbing to say the least but I was thankful when it was explained away in the fact that it was due to the serum running through her veins that cause the attraction not the sick thoughts of an undesirable. I think that it was off putting in that same sense because throughout the book no one really touches on the subject much past the first chapter. It's explained away later in the book and its clear that the mother and Carly both knew in two separate capacities something wasn't right. His mother I feel should have addressed this is some fashion and more so Carly should have considering she found and burned down his psycho 'den'. I am sorry but even at the ripe age of 17-18 I wouldn't have found such a thing and trusted my boyfriend whom I had only just met the past year to tell me when he was ready without making hints to it or outright asking while in the cover of a large crowd incase things went south. I felt there was more to the story after the first chapter, in the least I hoped there was more to the story.

Tigereetiger2010 · Post by **Tigereetiger2010** » 09 Feb 2020, 11:15

The magazine model references to all the characters I think was to truly set them aside from the "normal people" as if the powers weren't enough. I also believe that although it does read like every other book about superpowers in terms of characters and the excess that only their parents (even the ones who don't know about the powers) seem to have in giving there kids excessive amounts of lessons in MMA style fighting, etc. Although nowadays kids are beginning to look more like models at younger and younger ages so maybe she was trying to attract the masses by the continued hints at how well developed these teens were. I myself have trouble telling how old kids these days are and can even remember a few of my friends from high school younger siblings looking far older than they were more or less in the body department then the dashing good looks, but it sure didn't take away from the less then interesting monotone this book seemed to carry for the duration. Although this is a book of the month (even though it's clearly a series book) I almost am appalled enough to try the next book in the series just to see if the author picks things up a bit or if the tiresome monologue continues for the duration of the 3 book series. It's no page turner but it makes me question many things in not only myself for continuing the read but as well as for the sake of our youth if this is what it has come to in order to get them excited about reading.

elvenskylar · Post by **elvenskylar** » 10 Feb 2020, 03:17

This book fall in one of my favorite genres.

I love this book. I can literally say it's one the best books i've read. I like the whole new discovery Adam made about himself and the family he originates from. I like the way he was welcomed, taken in and taught how to maximize his abilities by Dauma.

This book is a thriller and a science fiction. To me, everyone who loves books and reading should get their hands on a copy of this book.
It's a must read!...seriously!!. I practically read this book in day!, A day!. I couldn't stop turning the pages...lol

I'm already getting the other two sequels as soon as possible.

tannus · Post by **tannus** » 10 Feb 2020, 09:02

I was intrigued by the book because of such a positive response. I am planning to read this as soon as possible. Thanks guys.

Salma_asa · Post by **Salma_asa** » 10 Feb 2020, 10:45

I love reading fantasy fiction especially characters with supernatural power. I think opaque is a 4 out of 4 fantasy book. Loved the book and the superpowers!

Tigereetiger2010 · Post by **Tigereetiger2010** » 10 Feb 2020, 12:18

For those who are upset at the fact that Terry's death was left unresolved must get their copy of the next book Split Adam[I/] as that issue is addressed and although I have not gotten through the book it appears it's resolve is near. No spoilers but Adam hasn't forgotten about her and neither has Carly. I am not far into the second book but the second book picks up better than the first in terms of we aren't thrown into some sons' sick fantasy of his mother. I am hoping that the second book is better than the first and considering it leads to a 3rd book I assume that more people than not liked the storyline. To each their own I suppose. I don't hate the book but I felt I should have been more enthralled into the read, but I guess it doesn't matter as I am diving into the second book. Maybe the author purposely built the book that way because it seems out of sheer thin air that this book has sequels. I'll be sure to let everyone know if the concerns are fixed in the second and third books, I am still trying to see if I can't find a place to review this second book on here as it would be nice to complete the series and see if my initial review changes throughout the duration of the sequels or if the monotone baseline like demeanor of this first book continues onto the rest. Wish me luck as I can't see how some of us were able to read this entire book without putting it down and walk away from it for a break.