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Darkness Surrounding (The Atavists Trilogy #1)
by
Kat Mellon (Goodreads Author)
Convoluted pasts. Moral conflicts. Zanni Anderson, a strong-willed blonde with wit to boot, discovers she's tangled in something more inexplicable and daunting than she could ever imagine. And she — along with a motley crew of teenage boys — are the only ones who can stop what their ancestors began.
The Land of Enchantment holds a great many secrets behind its russet sunse...more
The Land of Enchantment holds a great many secrets behind its russet sunse...more
Paperback, 1, 226 pages
Published
June 28th 2011
by Tarsier Publishing
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anyone who says unpublished authors aren't worth reading clearly has not read enough books (or any books by kat mellon...) to know what they're talking about. Darkness Surrounding is better than some popular best selling novels today. not only do the characters seem real, genuine, and lovable (but not too lovable) but they also captivate you in ways you only read about in Harry Potter novels.
the plotline? thicker and more enjoyable than your favorite diner's malt shakes (and zero calories!). al...more
the plotline? thicker and more enjoyable than your favorite diner's malt shakes (and zero calories!). al...more
I can usually tell how much I’m going to enjoy a book based on how quickly it draws me in. With “Darkness Surrounding,” I was hooked from the start. It’s a fascinating story about what happens when the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur.
Zanni is struggling with the usual perils of youth (feeling awkward, difficulties fitting in, etc.), but she soon learns that those are the least of her problems. Most teenagers have misconceptions about being “different,” but in Zanni’s case, it’s...more
Zanni is struggling with the usual perils of youth (feeling awkward, difficulties fitting in, etc.), but she soon learns that those are the least of her problems. Most teenagers have misconceptions about being “different,” but in Zanni’s case, it’s...more
Darkness Surrounding is book one of the Atavists Trilogy. Main character Zanni is having bizarre "feelings", she's lost her best friend, and a scary homeless guy might be stalking her, but that's the least of her problems. This isn't your standard high school paranormal read, no air headed, obsessive, or love struck teenagers here. This is a dark story that takes Zanni into the world of immortals and gives her no choice but to deal with what fate has laid out for her. I'm looking forward to the...more
Honestly, I have avoided this "mystic" genre through the emerging fascination of my high school students. I'm still not ready to dive into Twilight, but I enjoyed this novel very much. The foreshadowing draws you in immediately. Within the first two chapters I was already emotionally tied to Zanni and sharing her outrage and confusion. The diction and figurative language are effective and contribute to the story. I was engaged throughout and anxious to get back to the novel each evening. My only...more
Jul 21, 2011
Freefallen ~ YA Reviewer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fantasy Fans
Recommended to Freefallen ~ YA Reviewer by:
The Author ;)
Knowing the author probably distorts my judgment of this book to some degree, so I will give the best review I can.
Brilliant. Unputdownable, with a wicked storyline and believeable characters. Being a self-published book however, there are a few punctuation mistakes, and the ending could've been more properly developed, but even with these you'll be screaming for the next installment.
Rock on, Kat M. ;)
Brilliant. Unputdownable, with a wicked storyline and believeable characters. Being a self-published book however, there are a few punctuation mistakes, and the ending could've been more properly developed, but even with these you'll be screaming for the next installment.
Rock on, Kat M. ;)
Jun 15, 2012
Annabel
marked it as to-read
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