Hush Money (Talent Chronicles)
Synopsis
There are things that are never spoken about in Joss's town, and when Krista disappears, she is just one more missing face that will never return. Joss knows how easy it is to disappear, her childhood friend was taken when they were five after a mysterious house fire. Since then, she has taken ever precaution to avoid attention of let anyone close enough to discover her secrets. If it comes to light that she has a Talent, she is as good as dead.
Review
I found this story to be entertaining, though definitely written for the teenage crowd. It has a great pace, and held my attention long after I was supposed to be asleep. While the characters were occasionally put into adult situations, they were only lightly touched upon and were not explored in any depth or provided any real consequences to the characters. The chapters alternated between the views of Joss and Dylan, providing some insight into the characters, but also making them come off a bit stereotypical and flat. However, I thought that they did show potential for growth as the series continues. The developing romantic relationship between Joss and Dylan was great and really made me want to keep reading.
My Recommendation
This was a fun read, and is great for teenage fans of urban fantasy. I give it a 4/5 - Wait for a sale/coupon.
***FTC Disclosure: This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, no other compensation was given, all opinions are my own***