A review by bwander
Freakling by Lana Krumwiede

4.0

This book really suprised me, because it was a pretty unique spin on telekinesis.I am always draw to any type of book or TV show where anyone or any group of people posses supernatural abilities, so I really enjoyed this one. The book was very fast paced, I think I finished it in three days (it's also an easy read). This book had pretty much everything I love in a book: interesting characters, unique plot, good storyline and great writing. I only have two complaints. Complaint Number One: This book had the worst set of names I've ever read.I picked out the two worst names in the book, just in case there were any doubts. "Vangie" and "Wiljamen". YIKES. I doubt the author ever said, "Vangie" out loud because if she did, I'm pretty sure she wouldn't have named anyone that. I know I sound super critical, but names have a profound meaning to me. If your going to make up names at least pick ones that aren't cheap knock offs of other names, or just hideous names in general. Complaint Number Two: Moke really didn't have to die. In numerous places in the book people hinted that Taemon gave up his powers and chose not use them. Really his best friend dying wasn't enough motivation to get his powers back? Come on! The ending was really suprising and it defintely did not end in a predictable way; that was reshing. Not really sure what the next book could be about....