jenbsbooks's review
3.0
I liked this book and read it quickly, but I doubt it will stick in my memory much. It was written in first person, past tense ... ironically with memory flashbacks written in present tense! I guess it was a "reliving" them type of thing. It was effective. It dealt with numerology, which even among all things supernatural/paranormal in my reading repertoire, is not something that grabs me. Just too far fetched. I did like the story and the characters, on "twist" I saw coming a mile away. The ending ... it's not over, and yet it us, because there isn't a sequel. I guess it's just left to the reader's imagination.
ninatest's review against another edition
3.0
Eh nothing amazing. Cool concept but could've been executed better.
The idea of having visions from the future combined with coding number messages is super cool for a book especially since the sister shares this unique trait BUT there's so much more that could've been done with this plot line.
Idk
The idea of having visions from the future combined with coding number messages is super cool for a book especially since the sister shares this unique trait BUT there's so much more that could've been done with this plot line.
Idk
jpmg2k's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
Ashlyn lost her mother 8 weeks ago to a drunken driving accident; Ash was driving when a drunk hit them. She feels guilty not only for the usual reasons one might, but because she failed to have a "vision" before the accident that might have saved her mother's life. She and her sister have always had tandem visions of things about to happen, and though they can't always figure them out, it's often enough to warn the victim. Numbers come along with the visions, a stream of digits that Ash writes out as fast as they come, but then can't decipher. But this time, Ash didn't have the vision, and now her sister has moved out, leaving no way to contact her; Ash's father has buried himself in his work, cutting himself off from any meaningful discussions with her as he mourns by himself, and Ash is left alone to figure out what a new scary vision she sees really means. Is there any way she can decipher it in time to stop something horrible from happening? She has the help of a coworker at her job, and a new guy she meets who wants to help her but to whom she doesn't want to reveal her visions for fear of turning him away. But it's still going to be pretty intense before we get to the end.
A good page turner, similar in concept to the Lisa McMann "Wake" trilogy, where a girl gets pulled into people's dreams--but much lighter in tone and with no kinky sex dreams to wade through. (I recommend Wake for high school and up, but Trance is great for middle school.) Written by an Ohio author, with a few references to real Ohio places.
A good page turner, similar in concept to the Lisa McMann "Wake" trilogy, where a girl gets pulled into people's dreams--but much lighter in tone and with no kinky sex dreams to wade through. (I recommend Wake for high school and up, but Trance is great for middle school.) Written by an Ohio author, with a few references to real Ohio places.
theveeside's review against another edition
3.0
To be honest, I expected a lot more from this book. I was halfway through and I still can't find that "thing" that I was expecting when I first picked this up from a book shelf and decided to read it. I don't know, maybe I just expected too much since one of the reviews stated that this was a "...paranormal thriller". There wasn't much thrill to the book. Although, there were times when I just had to keep turning the page to see what's gonna happen next.
But overall though, it's not that bad. The ending was predictable, but what the hell. I'm into the tragic, heavily twisted plots, the-protagonist-or-some-major-character-must-die-in-the-end kind of stories. Happy endings usually makes me want to puke, but in this case--in this book (since it was technically a "happy ending" since everyone got through the story alive), the ending still gave me goosebumps. Read to find out why.
But overall though, it's not that bad. The ending was predictable, but what the hell. I'm into the tragic, heavily twisted plots, the-protagonist-or-some-major-character-must-die-in-the-end kind of stories. Happy endings usually makes me want to puke, but in this case--in this book (since it was technically a "happy ending" since everyone got through the story alive), the ending still gave me goosebumps. Read to find out why.
amandainpa's review against another edition
2.0
The premise of this book sounded very interesting to me, so I was eager to read it. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed.
The Good: The main character, Ashlyn has a pretty rough life...her mother was killed in a car accident where Ashlyn was the driver, her father is practically absent from her life, and her sister moved away and Ashlyn has no way of contacting her...not to mention the fact that Ashlyn experiences premonitions that she is unable to control. I really felt sympathy for Ashlyn and felt that her character was well developed. Romance in books usually annoys me, especially young adult romance, but the romance in this book was sweet and realistic.
What I didn't Like: The entire story felt like a huge buildup that didn't really amount to much. The story dragged a lot in the middle and the ending was extremely predictable. I am not a fan of paranormal elements or things that have to do with the occult, so I didn't like the numerology element. This wasn't the book for me.
The Good: The main character, Ashlyn has a pretty rough life...her mother was killed in a car accident where Ashlyn was the driver, her father is practically absent from her life, and her sister moved away and Ashlyn has no way of contacting her...not to mention the fact that Ashlyn experiences premonitions that she is unable to control. I really felt sympathy for Ashlyn and felt that her character was well developed. Romance in books usually annoys me, especially young adult romance, but the romance in this book was sweet and realistic.
What I didn't Like: The entire story felt like a huge buildup that didn't really amount to much. The story dragged a lot in the middle and the ending was extremely predictable. I am not a fan of paranormal elements or things that have to do with the occult, so I didn't like the numerology element. This wasn't the book for me.
kristinaweber's review against another edition
3.0
Decent story, but not developed enough. The writing was mediocre. I can definitely see my middle schoolers loving it though, which is why I bought it anyway. It is a great entry-level read for kids looking for mystery and suspense, and the supernatural element isn't overdone. I found the main character's ramblings to be cliche and contrived, though. Her angst was a little over the top.
nightkittycat10's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
biktoryaa's review against another edition
3.0
To be honest, I expected a lot more from this book. I was halfway through and I still can't find that "thing" that I was expecting when I first picked this up from a book shelf and decided to read it. I don't know, maybe I just expected too much since one of the reviews stated that this was a "...paranormal thriller". There wasn't much thrill to the book. Although, there were times when I just had to keep turning the page to see what's gonna happen next.
But overall though, it's not that bad. The ending was predictable, but what the hell. I'm into the tragic, heavily twisted plots, the-protagonist-or-some-major-character-must-die-in-the-end kind of stories. Happy endings usually makes me want to puke, but in this case--in this book (since it was technically a "happy ending" since everyone got through the story alive), the ending still gave me goosebumps. Read to find out why.
But overall though, it's not that bad. The ending was predictable, but what the hell. I'm into the tragic, heavily twisted plots, the-protagonist-or-some-major-character-must-die-in-the-end kind of stories. Happy endings usually makes me want to puke, but in this case--in this book (since it was technically a "happy ending" since everyone got through the story alive), the ending still gave me goosebumps. Read to find out why.