Power Surge

Sara Codair has created a wondrous world for the “Evanstar Chronicles.” At first I was a little intimidated because there is so much information that Codair provides. Finally, it just seemed to click for me at about chapter six (I think). It isn't the world today that is the abundance of information, that tracked fine - it was the information from the past. What is important? What do I need to know right now? Is this just backstory? Should I be taking notes? (laugh) I am such a geek.

Erin is such a wonderful character. I am sure that anyone who has had to take medication can relate to Erin's predicament. Side effects can be brutal, no matter what the medication is for and Erin has had some tough side effects. So imagine suddenly seeing things that may or may not be there (laugh). Head trip.

Then add in high school life and living your true gender identity. High school sucks on the best of days. If you are even slightly different it can be hell. Erin is hitting all of the bully target marks. It gets worse when José, an athlete and popular guy at school, dumps the top mean girl to ask out Erin. Codair brings all of this to life with anger, pain, and humor from Sam and Mel.

Codair adds bisexuality, young love, self-trauma, attempted rape, and death to this already compelling story. Did I forget to mention the action sequences? Or the mysteries involved? Or the plethora of interesting secondary characters?

If you have not started the “Evanstar Chronicles” you still have time, because the latest book just came out! I love this one and cannot wait to get started on the next one.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.