Book Review: The Girl Who Could See

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Today, I'm reviewing a book I found and enjoyed immensely about a year ago. At first, it was the book cover that drew me in, (because come on, that thing is gorgeous.) Then I read the book, and I loved it even more.

Let's start with the details.
Title: The Girl Who Could See
Author: Kara Swanson
Length: This is a novella, so perfect for those of you with busy lifestyles
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult
Pricing:

e-book: 2.99 or free with Kindle Unlimited

Paperback: 8.99

Audiobook: free with Audible

Description:

Fern Johnson sees another world and the warrior that lives within it.

Proclaimed crazy by doctors, Fern is determined to suppress her vision and be normal. But, no matter how hard she tries to ignore it, the warrior doesn't go away, and his world stubbornly continues to bleed into hers.

As the bizarre and inexplicable starts to occur, Fern is forced to accept not only that the warrior exists, but that the thing that destroyed his world is now coming for hers.

My opinion:
Can I just say that I loved this book?
I don't tend to read science fiction type fantasy, but I was extremely impressed with this.
First of all, the story is engaging and interesting. There was clearly a lot of backstory to be explained here, and it was worked in beautifully. You don't get pulled out of the story to have things explained, and I never felt confused about what was happening.
Kara Swanson's characters are fabulous. Fern is overwhelmed and cautious without being whiny, and Trystan manages to be more cheerful and witty without becoming flat.
These two had the best sweet romance I have ever read. It's not in your face, and definitely not the main plot of the book, which I really appreciated.
So, as a writer, I say that was fabulous. As a reader, I say the same thing. I only have one complaint, and that is, I wanted more.
Overall, this is a wonderful novella that I would highly recommend for anyone in search of a quick and engaging read.

If you've read this book and want to give your opinion, or you have another book you'd like me to review, please let me know in the comments.

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