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See (See Series #1)

by Jamie Magee (Goodreads Author)

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Forgetting who you are, your ambitions, your passions is crippling….but remembering – embracing your purpose with a new sense of determination is more than empowering….it's life altering. Charlie Myers is on a life altering path that will cause the dammed to humble in silence.

One night…just a few friends, how could it go so wrong? That was the question seventeen year old C...more Forgetting who you are, your ambitions, your passions is crippling….but remembering – embracing your purpose with a new sense of determination is more than empowering….it's life altering. Charlie Myers is on a life altering path that will cause the dammed to humble in silence.

One night…just a few friends, how could it go so wrong? That was the question seventeen year old Charlie Myers was asking when she found herself in the ER. Outwardly nothing was wrong with Charlie, she was a vision of perfect heath, internally she was battling a raging headache…one the doctor told her she would overcome shortly, but Charlie knew something else was wrong …very wrong.

Part of her had been stolen…she was missing memories. Those memories were sacred. They held the key to her sanity. They told her that the sinister whispers, the shadows that came to life before her were not as ominous as she felt they were. They held the bond with her late father, a famed musician. They caused her to forget the one talent that allowed her to face the darkness that haunted her every waking hour. They also masked a much deeper bond, the face of the one that had stolen her heart, long before the age of seventeen.

Sitting in the ER with her angry mother she couldn’t figure out what she was missing, or even how. Her thoughts told her that she needed to protect Britain, a friend of hers, but that didn’t make any sense – Britain didn’t need to be protected from anyone, he was strong, young, and absurdly wealthy. Charlie also knew that even though her friend Bianca called Charlie her best friend, she didn’t trust her …she was almost sure she despised her, but she couldn’t figure out why, or understand how random thoughts were telling her that she adored both Britain and Bianca – that they were her saviors – that they brought silence to the unstoppable whispers, but the silence scared Charlie. In her mind anyone or anything that could bring silence to something that dark could not be good.

Charlie wanted to stay in NY, figure out what she was missing, why, and who was behind it all, but her mother had other plans. Against her will, Charlie was sent to Salem to live with her sister, within that small town Charlie found her memories and so much more.

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Published May 5th 2012

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Jul 16, 2012 Delphina rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Brilliant. Seriously, this book was brilliant. I was sucked in from the first page and putting it down was almost painful. I had read the synopsis months before I read the book, so I basically read it blind. I loved that I had no idea what Charlie was up against as she worked at unweaving the mystery that has become her life. WOW! I did not see most of it coming and and am so excited that I already have book two, Witness,up on my kindle. I am actually guessing this will be way shorter than the b...more

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May 15, 2012 Cynthia Cene rated it 5 of 5 stars

As most of you know Jamie's first series, The Insight series is my 2nd favorite YA series but now after reading SEE and don't know which one is my favorite.

SEE is somewhat on the same basis as Insight. You have true love or soul mates, the main characters wanting to help "people", and totally hot guys! And guess what? There are twins in SEE! But, that is where the similarities end. SEE, to me, is darker and I love that!

This book will completely hook you. Before you know it you will be 100 to 200...more

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May 06, 2012 Janet rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was fortunate to have pre read this book for Jamie.
This is a must read for all Insight fans Jamie's first series ..and if you haven't read them yet ..why the hell not?
We meet Charlie, Madison,Aden and the oh so dreamy Draven ...

Charlie Myers is on a life altering path that will cause the damned to humble in silence…

One night…just a few friends how could it go so wrong? That was the question seventeen year old Charlie Myers was asking when she found herself in the ER. Outwardly nothing was wron...more

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May 16, 2013 Becca rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Alright first few things I need to say before I start this review, a) This was my first Jamie Magee book, I never read the Insight Series, I have the first one just never read it, i don't know if that effects ANYTHING at all, from one person's review i read i think its in the same world but totally different characters, now if that is true i do not know. b) I skimmed the last 25% of the book...hehe i will say why later. But with all that said this wasn't for me, thats not to say that its not for...more Alright first few things I need to say before I start this review, a) This was my first Jamie Magee book, I never read the Insight Series, I have the first one just never read it, i don't know if that effects ANYTHING at all, from one person's review i read i think its in the same world but totally different characters, now if that is true i do not know. b) I skimmed the last 25% of the book...hehe i will say why later. But with all that said this wasn't for me, thats not to say that its not for you, maybe if i had read the insight series first i wouldn't have been so lost, but i don't know that for sure.

So I pick a song or two to describe the tone/whatever in the book. This is my choice, i know that at the end of this book there is a playlist, i didn't look at the playlist to be honest, i saw Godsmack and that was it. But the song i am choosing is a bit different from what i normally pick, this book talks a lot about music, and one of the MCs favorite types of music is rock instrumental without lyrics, well, well, well i do have some of those. And the two i would pick to listen to, to get a "tone"/ "vibe" would be "Noir" by Lights at Sea (its an indie band from my home state, saw them in concert it was pretty sweet), and "Walk With Happiness" by The Best Pessimistic

Alright so i am not going to do first thoughts, i am just going jump into this.

Plot: Alright here is the thing, i loved the concept of the story, that the girl lost some memories, and all that. UNFORTUNATELY i don't think that it was handled in the best way. On top of the fact that this was done in first person as it was, so we were as clueless as she was. I just sent more than half the book screaming at the other characters. The plot was suffering because no one would help us along in the story until about half way through. Then it all comes out in a rush and i felt totally like a fish out of water, if it wasn't a new type of paranormal being, or whatever you want to call it, then i think i could have been okay with that, but it wasn't at least for me it wasn't again this goes back to the Insight thing, i don't know if they are in the same "world" but if they were it would make a little more sense maybe? i don't know for sure, but for those who haven't and it is in the same world, i was totally overwhelmed and lost, and by the time we really did start to explore what they were i had already pretty much threw in the white towel and was done with the book. I think at first it started off really strong, i was into the whole mystery, what the hell is going on vibe but then it just kept going on and on like that and i was getting frustrated and mad. And it has a lot to do with characters as well, so i am going to move onto them.

Characters:

Charlie: She is the MC and i liked her. She was the type of character that keeps to herself but she is a little spit-fire well until she meets her old friends that she can't really remember, its only when she is dealing with the B twins as i started to refer to them as, Bianca and Britain (no they are not related but they are always together, and they are not dating just friends apparently) that she is that spit-fire of a girl. I can see that she is trying to protect her old friends and family near the end when i started to skim. But i had a lot of problems with her as well, for one when she moves back everyone mostly though Draven, keeps saying that he wants "his Charlie back", well he says "I want my Charlie" and she never once gets insulted by this? I think that you would, i know that i would. i would be pissed as hell. Because she is still, her but she can't remember things from the past, wish for her memories back but the way he makes it sound, the way they all make it sound is like she is a completely different person (which yes i suppose she is some but still its just wrong) i don't know how to explain this very well but i just do not like that. And she keeps a lot of things to herself which i understand, and then when she does ask for help, NO ONE EVER HELPS HER. ever. they are like, no you need to find your memories on your own...um how the hell is she suppose to do that? i don't understand okay...moving on

Draven: He isn't shy. i hate that he was referred to as shy all the time, he kept to himself there is a difference. Anyways i don't know if i really cared for him all that much. He kept himself at a distance even from Charlie, and he is the one that kept saying she needed to find her memories on her own, well how is she suppose to when she no one coaxes anything out of her, to help her. you can't pull out a memory without some sort of stimuli...oh god i am going all psychology-ish .... i am annoyed...wow alright letting that go. i don't know really honestly he would say some pretty things but its in the actions that you do that you really show your love and his actions were kind of shitty. again it might have changed dramatically in the parts that i skimmed over but in the first 3/4s of the book that is how he was. he was hard to know, hard to like.

Other side characters were just as bad, NO ONE helped her because Draven decided that she needed to do it on her own. i just don't understand that. i really don't.

Draven and Charlie's relationship: well i read in other reviews that it was this beautiful love story, and they were super cute together, but i really didn't see it. To me - YES TO ME, notice the "M" and the "e", not you, or anyone else so try not to take my word to heavily - they were very distant with each other, they had moments again where Draven would speak and he did same some very poetic, beautiful things but again there really wasn't anything there for me. they didn't seem to have that passion, again maybe it was at the parts that i started to skim that this all emerged but in the parts that i did read word for word, there wasn't anything for me there. it felt like surface love, which in my book is saying you love each other but there are no actions towards it.

i don't know i shrug my shoulders at you. this wasn't for me, i was really liked it at the beginning i was excited, and i haven't come across a lot of paranormal/fantasy, books that revolve around music which i was really interested in before, because i don't read a whole lot of contemp fiction, but it didn't work out for me. Is that to say it won't work out for you? I don't know. I think that if you have read Jamie Magee's stuff before, i would say yes give it a try, if you are still interested but haven't, maybe look around on other reviews see if anyone says more info about the insight series, and if these two are related by being in the same "World" then maybe check out that one first.

Kay got your pitch-forks, and torches ready? Good you can come lynch me at my blog because i am sorry but i just gave my honest opinion, i didn't think it was bad, just not for me, and confusing. anyways if you like indie authors come check out my blog, that i do with a friend, um since i own insight maybe i will read that and come back to this story later and have a totally different view on it, but i am not sure. anyways if you don't completely hate me come check us out: http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp...(less)

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Nov 10, 2012 Michelle novelsontherun rated it 4 of 5 stars

RATING: 4.5 DRAVEN & ADEN STARS!!

I really enjoyed this original story. The characters ALL, whether villainess or good, intrigued me.

Jamie keeps you guessing and lets the reader discover alongside Charlie the why of her memory loss.

This is definitely a very intriguing book that keeps the pages turning quickly. I want to read more in this series.

Bianca and Britain are almost stalkerish in their behaviour. They are a duo that came across a little creepy and unhinged at times.

Draven and Aden...more

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May 15, 2012 Haley ~ YA-Aholic rated it 4 of 5 stars

I looked over my shoulder at him. "I'll find you," he whispered

See was an amazing read that I found myself captivated in right on the very first page. I could not put this read down, Jamie has written a novel that will catch your attention and then keep you until the very last page!

I must say I totally fell in love with this novel, the paranormal aspect of this novel is all new, I loved the idea of people that help the living and the dead be at peace. I also loved that thrown in with those peopl...more I looked over my shoulder at him. "I'll find you," he whispered

See was an amazing read that I found myself captivated in right on the very first page. I could not put this read down, Jamie has written a novel that will catch your attention and then keep you until the very last page!

I must say I totally fell in love with this novel, the paranormal aspect of this novel is all new, I loved the idea of people that help the living and the dead be at peace. I also loved that thrown in with those people are demons too, this read was completely something new altogether for the YA genre!

Although I loved this novel there is one thing that bothered me, I felt I was confused for far too much of the novel. Each time I thought I got what was going on, something would happen and I would be confused again, and although I eventually pieced everything together and it all made sense towards the end, ending this novel I ended on a confused note! I am still stuck on if a certain somebody is evil or not, I am hoping that See is going to be a series so I can see what happens, but as far as I know right now See is a stand alone, which leaves me confused and angry! So fingers crossed this turn into a series!

My favorite part of this novel was Jamie’s writing, hands down. I have not read Jamie’s well known ‘Insight’ series, but after reading ‘See’ I can honestly say I am deff going to be picking up Insight soon! Her writing was incredible, I for one am big on writing that flows, when I pick up a novel I want to be captivated by the authors words and just flow through the pages until I have finished it, and with Jamie’s writing, I did just that! I never once found a spot where I thought ‘hey I should probably take a break here and continue later’ NO! I couldn’t do it, I sat in my room for hours until I finished See, and once I finished all I wanted was more, and also I could not believe I had read the book in one sitting! Jamie’s writing is one that will for sure captivate her readers!

My second favorite part of See was easily the romance, and although I know I should be going on about Draven…I just can’t! Is it wrong of me to like the ‘might be’ bad guy? If it is then I am guilty! I don’t know what it was about Britain, but I could not help, but lean more towards him than Draven. When I think about Britain I just think mysterious, and over protective..which for some reason made me find him attractive? He had that whole stalker-ness to him, and still I enjoyed him more than the romantic love interest Draven. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Draven, I really did, but something dark and twisted inside of me makes me like Britain more, maybe I just like the crazy obsessive guys, who knows! I do want to make this clear though, there is NOT a love triangle in this novel! Which I loved, there was never one instance where Charlie wondered who she loved, or who she wanted to be with. Which was great, most YA books would make a love triangle out of Charlie, Britain, and Draven, but instead we finally have a heroine who knows what (and who) she wants!

Besides the point of Jamie being an amazing writer and the romance being totally twisted yet amazing, there were many other things about See that readers are going to love, this is a novel about standing up for yourself and who you love, a novel that has hate, darkness and light, action, and everything someone looks for in an amazing read. I recommend this to anyone looking for an amazing and unique YA read!

"I'll give you whatever you want - anything at all...I'm at your command," he whispered as his lips slowly moved across my cheek.
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May 28, 2013 Ali's Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

Magee knocked this one out of the park! A home run! This was one of the most unique and fascinating plots I’ve ever read.

Just before her high school graduation, Charlie awakes in the hospital. She just doesn’t remember exactly how she got there, and worse, she is missing huge blocks of memory. She does remember that she is done hanging around with her friend Bianca. She just can’t figure out what she was supposed to remember about helping their mutual friend Britain.

Charlie’s mom decides that Ch...more Magee knocked this one out of the park! A home run! This was one of the most unique and fascinating plots I’ve ever read.

Just before her high school graduation, Charlie awakes in the hospital. She just doesn’t remember exactly how she got there, and worse, she is missing huge blocks of memory. She does remember that she is done hanging around with her friend Bianca. She just can’t figure out what she was supposed to remember about helping their mutual friend Britain.

Charlie’s mom decides that Charlie needs to spend the summer with her sister Kara back where she grew up. Her first day back they stop at a restaurant and Charlie has a crazy pull towards a guy (Draven) there. She quickly learns that she should remember him and some other important people in her life. The crazy thing is, she’s struggling with all of this while taunting shadows are following her around, and the only thing that seems to help is the music.

The closest thing I could relate this book to is the movie August Rush. The only comparison, though, is the whole magic in music theme. The story flows easily right from the start, but you are left feeling confused. This is only because Charlie is completely confused and trying to piece things back together. Plus, there are still questions she’s never had the answers to. Jamie does an excellent job weaving it all together so it all makes sense. The characters were well developed, but at the same time, you’re trying to figure the people out with Charlie. The bond between Charlie and Draven is intense, and you feel it. You also feel all the tension and fear Charlie feels.

The plot was laid out incredibly well. You’re slowly fed more information to figure out what exactly has happened to Charlie. The world Magee created was so relatable, and yet so different at the same time. I give this a whole-hearted 5 star rating!! While the characters in the story would fit in the new adult category, I’d still highly recommend this to those of you that love YA Fantasy Romances. I can NOT wait to read the rest of this series!!
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May 06, 2012 Katrina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Jamie has started See off , having us all in wander as to what has happened to Charlie and why she cant remember. We know she has been given something that has affected her memory, what she must do now is remember.. She is sent home to Salem to live with her sister and regain her memories.

Jamie has Given the reader dribs and drabs into what is happening. Unsure - Charlie goes home to a life she is unsure about - whom she can trust - and talk to and her memories are non existant from that night....more Jamie has started See off , having us all in wander as to what has happened to Charlie and why she cant remember. We know she has been given something that has affected her memory, what she must do now is remember.. She is sent home to Salem to live with her sister and regain her memories.

Jamie has Given the reader dribs and drabs into what is happening. Unsure - Charlie goes home to a life she is unsure about - whom she can trust - and talk to and her memories are non existant from that night.

Jamie has us hooked from the very first pages, wandering in which direction she will go - the storyline and the characters also giving the reader qualms about whom we can really trust.. and whom does she really know.. No really answers are truly put forth for Charlie she is certainly on a road of discovery. She is sent back home to help her recovery... But what will Charlie find out and is there more than meets the eye ?

Here she meets Draven- for some reason she knows she can trust him. He tells her she must @See ... he is compassionate and forth coming, and someone whom Charlie can easily let into her life. Jamie has put forth all emotions well between the pair = to give us that chemistry we all love to see ;) Draven was such a sweety <3

Music is Charlies saviour - it keeps away the whispers... This alone had me intrigued throughout... Who are they - why do they follow her and the music seems to qwell the noise. Jamie has certainly created a unique and fascinating storyline with this story and Im sure the reader will enjoy this alone. Its always great to pick up a story we have not read before - that involves something different ;)

See comes across as dark storyline from the beginning, the whispers and the not knowing is the hard part for Charlie as well as me being the reader, we truly don’t know what is really happening till towards the end of this book, as things start to fall in place and the end of the tunnel brings a certain light, but also a fog that has not quiet lifted.

The characters where easily likeable, hotties for us to swoon over ** Draven ** he was charming - mysterioulsy hot !!!! and also intriguing. As the story progress so does the mystery unravel, including the parts the characters play in this story.

Many emotions are portrayed within in See, Jamie grasps this well and puts forth a storyline that will not only pique your interest but have you curious as to where book two and Charlie is now headed.

Music played an important role throughout **SEE** - giving Charlie that calm she needed at the best of times, ties in her past , and also her future ??

I look forward to book two to see where Jamie takes us next ~`

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Jun 05, 2013 Diantha Jones rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This is my first Jamie Magee book. I’d heard the author’s Insight series was really good, so going into See I really didn’t know what to expect, but I had above average expectations. I won’t really say too much plot wise since revealing anything about what’s going on would totally spoil the book. But I’ll try my best to be “insightful”.

What I liked

The concept and plot were just amazing. Like I said, I can’t tell you anything about what it is, but what a very cool concept and one that I haven’t e...more This is my first Jamie Magee book. I’d heard the author’s Insight series was really good, so going into See I really didn’t know what to expect, but I had above average expectations. I won’t really say too much plot wise since revealing anything about what’s going on would totally spoil the book. But I’ll try my best to be “insightful”.

What I liked

The concept and plot were just amazing. Like I said, I can’t tell you anything about what it is, but what a very cool concept and one that I haven’t ever really come across in the books I read. I absolutely thought incorporating music into the plot was a banging idea, as I believe that universally, music is the one thing that we all understand. Don’t you agree? So well done in that aspect.

What I didn’t like

I spent the entire first half of the book quite frustrated. Some readers might call what I went through being kept in suspense. I call it being kept in confusion and I didn’t like it. For me, being kept in suspense is feeding me bits and pieces to keep me on track but never really telling me exactly what’s going on. In See, we are told virtually nothing for until midway in, and I found that very hard to push past since I felt doubly confused since the main character was just as lost as me.

Second, I felt the characters needed a bit more developing. I didn’t really feel a connection to them as I read. I liked them well enough, especially Charlie, our main character, and Madison, but I felt that Draven, as a main character, needed a little bit more spice added to his character. I know, I know, Draven was written this way for a reason, but I don’t think it would have hurt the story to spice up his personality a bit. Charlie was kind of spunky and smart-mouthed, but I always love heroines like that. Madison was just fun, and Aden was cute. I don’t know what to think about the mysterious Britain, even though Bianca was always on my “BEWARE” list.

Overall, a nice read that readers who don’t mind reading and being told absolutely nothing about what’s going on will probably really enjoy. If you can get past the dark abyss we are forced to fall through for half of the book, then your reward shall be great. This book is well written, with vivid descriptions of what our characters are going through (once it’s revealed) as Charlie tries to see into a past she thought she’d lost forever.(less)

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May 05, 2012 Traci (The Reading Geek) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Jamie Magee's See is the story of Charlie whose memories go missing after a night that turns wrong with her friends. Charlie is confused and her mother sends her to live with her sister in Salem. While there, Charlie's memories begin to come back and she learns that there is even more to them.

I really enjoyed See and found myself unable to put this book down because I couldn't wait to know what would happen next. Charlie is missing her memories and confused by some of the memories that she does...more Jamie Magee's See is the story of Charlie whose memories go missing after a night that turns wrong with her friends. Charlie is confused and her mother sends her to live with her sister in Salem. While there, Charlie's memories begin to come back and she learns that there is even more to them.

I really enjoyed See and found myself unable to put this book down because I couldn't wait to know what would happen next. Charlie is missing her memories and confused by some of the memories that she does have. For the beginning of the book Charlie did drive me crazy though because she was a pushover. However as the plot all comes together, I definitely liked her a lot more.

See is filled with several interesting characters. First there are Britain and Bianca who are Charlie's friends. However there is definitely something off about them and Charlie isn't sure why but she doesn't trust Bianca. Then Britain just completely creeped me out from the first moment he was introduced. When Charlie is sent to Salem, she is forced to move in with her sister Kara. I really liked Kara and actually wanted to get to know her better. In Salem, there is also Madison, Aden, and Draven. I loved the three of them and definitely wanted to know even more about them. I especially loved the twins Aden and Draven.

I'm familiar with Magee's other series, Insight, and really enjoyed it so I was really excited to find out about a new book. I can definitely say I loved See even more. The plot was captivating and different. I can easily say I have not read anything like this yet. The story could get confusing at times but that is also because Charlie is missing her memories. I felt just as frustrated as Charlie with being uncertain which character to trust and what was happening to her. However once it all started to come together, all of my questions were cleared up. I also love how music was incorporated in this story. I'm a huge music lover so I really enjoyed that. I will definitely be looking forward to what Magee writes next! Overall, I recommend See! It's a different and captivating story.

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Apr 24, 2012 Samantha rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was an addictive and alluring book with a flowing melodic undertone that hums as you read...

The book starts dark, as a reader you feel Charlie. You’re as confused and bewildered as she is ... As you read, it all starts to connect and as I neared the end it's started to clear up to me just like it did for Charlie.

I found the characters easy to relate to, they were all unique and easy to fall in love with as well as cheer for them. Each character was an individual that brought something...more

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Nov 10, 2012 Novels On The Run rated it 4 of 5 stars

MICHELLE'S REVIEW:

RATING: 4.5 DRAVEN & ADEN STARS!!

I really enjoyed this original story. The characters ALL, whether villainess or good, intrigued me.

Jamie keeps you guessing and lets the reader discover alongside Charlie the why of her memory loss.

This is definitely a very intriguing book that keeps the pages turning quickly. I want to read more in this series.

Bianca and Britain are almost stalkerish in their behaviour. They are a duo that came across a little creepy and unhinged at time...more

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Oct 14, 2012 Amber rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Amber by: Jamie Love

Shelves: fiction, paranormal

Jamie Magee has quickly become one of my favorites. After reading the Insight Series I couldn't wait to read something else from her. I love how the two series are somewhat intertwined.

At first, I complained I could not get into See. The love story doesn't unfold as quickly as Landon and Willow's in Insight. However, there was nothing at all for me to complain about. See is a story of its own and quite enjoyable.

Charlie is on a life changing path surrounded by darkness. You stumble along with...more

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Feb 25, 2013 Delaine rated it 5 of 5 stars

I knew Jamie would follow through on the story of Charlie, Madison, Draven, Aden, Winston, Grayson, and Monroe. I just knew it! When they were introduced into the Insight series, I couldn't help but hope that their stories would be told just as Willow's was. Lucky for me, I started reading the Insight series now instead of when they were first published, so I was able to finish that then jump right into See.
From the first page I was hooked. I speculated right then and there that it would be the...more

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May 14, 2012 Yvonne (The Shadow Realm) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, 2012-may, paranormal, ebooks, fantasy, own, review

See follows Charlie as she tries to piece together her memory and find out what all the strange stuff is that is happening around her. To say that I liked this book would be an understatement. I LOVED it! I am ashamed to say that this is the first book by Jamie that I have read but I can safely say that it won't be the last.

We are taken on a journey of self-discovery aided by the power of music. The reader is just as confused and frustrated as Charlie in what happened the night her memories were...more See follows Charlie as she tries to piece together her memory and find out what all the strange stuff is that is happening around her. To say that I liked this book would be an understatement. I LOVED it! I am ashamed to say that this is the first book by Jamie that I have read but I can safely say that it won't be the last.

We are taken on a journey of self-discovery aided by the power of music. The reader is just as confused and frustrated as Charlie in what happened the night her memories were taken. She feels scared and powerless and must find a way to gain back her memories and discover why she can see the shadows and hear the whispers that call out to her. This particular aspect of the story is what intrigued me about the book. I wanted to know just as much as Charlie what the shadows wanted. I was kept guessing throughout what they were and when I found out I was surprised I didn't figure it out before hand. You are kept in suspense all through the book. Nothing was given away too early which made me want to keep reading.

This book is as dark as it is uplifting. On one side you have Britain and Bianca, two characters which you are wary of from the beginning, not knowing whether they wanted to help or hurt Charlie. From the get go I knew Bianca was one to watch out for and I still have my doubts about Britain. On the other side however you have Charlie's real friends, Madison, Aden and Draven. I loved these characters. They really were the friends that Charlie needed to help her through all the mess and help her regain her memory. I especially loved the twins, Aden and Draven.
The main reason I loved this book was for the music aspect of it. I never truly realized the power of music until I read this book. It was a central character all of its own. I was moved to my core and brought to tears so many times. I could just imagine what the playlist for this book would be like. I think if I heard it I would be a blubbering mess!

This book is breathtaking, heartbreaking, uplifting and addictive with a very powerful message at its core. It is one book that needs to be on everyone's shelf.

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"Most of the music I listened to was instrumental with only a few lyrics here and there. I liked how it allowed you to make the song whatever you wanted. It was easy to feel the emotion of the creator, but the way the music was written seemed to be individualized, meaning that each person that listened to the music heard something different; it just depended on what they were going through in their own lives."(less)

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Jun 07, 2013 Bianca rated it 5 of 5 stars

Was provided with a free copy of this book for the blog tour. Thank you!

General Opinion: When I saw the cover of this book for the first time I thought “WOW! This book is going to be great! I need to read it!’. Well, after I read it, I have to recognize that I wasn’t right this time… “See” is not a great book. “See” is an amazing book! It took me a little by surprise, because I didn’t expect to love it so much!

What I liked the most: Oh… let me think. I think the combination between action, fant...more

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May 11, 2012 Paranormal Reads rated it 4 of 5 stars

See starts you wondering just what happened to Charlie the night she wakes up in the ER. She doesn't remember that night and as she soon learns that night isn't the only thing she has forgot. As you continue to read the mystery of Charlie's life unfolds and she must learn who is her friends and who is her enemies.

Jamie Magee weaves a very intriguing tale of mystery, friendship mystical things and some super hot fictional guys. I really enjoyed her writing style and how much you get into this bo...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Suzanne (Paranormal Pages) rated it 3 of 5 stars

I have to admit that when I started reading this I didn't know what it was about and the plot didn't really come to light until I was over halfway through, so this added to the mystery of the book. Charlie gets drugged by her "friends", Bianca and Britain, and when she wakes up, important memories are missing.

After her graduation, her mom moves her home to Salem to live with her sister, where she starts to put her memory back together, with the help of her real friends Madison, Aden and especia...more

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May 12, 2012 Pam rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks-read-in-2012, paranormal-read-in-2012, read-in-2012

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Jun 12, 2013 Stay Blu Reads rated it 4 of 5 stars

See by Jamie Magee was intense emotional ride for me. As I read the story, I felt just as lost as Charlie... as confused, hopeful, scared, excited and powerful, as she felt throughout the story.

After a night gone wrong with her two friends, Bianca and Britian, Charlie wakes up in the hospital missing a good chunk of her memory. Not just what happened the night before but specific people, certain events and an overall understanding of her life. She feels the powerful need to both, protect and run...more

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Jul 13, 2012 Candace (Lovey Dovey Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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When reading a story, not knowing what the characters know is usually tortuous because it's extremely hard to not jump to the conclusion to see what all the characters are alluding to. See is written to keep all the who's, what's, when's, where's, and how's to itself until Charlie remembers and embraces her ability to see the world through the darkness. Jamie Magee, author of the Insight Series, gives new meaning to the word suspense.

Right from the opening s...more Originally posted on Lovey Dovey Books

When reading a story, not knowing what the characters know is usually tortuous because it's extremely hard to not jump to the conclusion to see what all the characters are alluding to. See is written to keep all the who's, what's, when's, where's, and how's to itself until Charlie remembers and embraces her ability to see the world through the darkness. Jamie Magee, author of the Insight Series, gives new meaning to the word suspense.

Right from the opening scene Magee sets up the story. Charlie wakes up in a hospital after a night of partying turns awry. She has wide gaps in her memory, not able to remember important people and events in her life. It's easy to pinpoint the characters who know what Charlie can't remember, but apparently mum's the word. Charlie hears voices and sees shadows move on occasion, but she doesn't know what it all means. All she does know is that music is her saving grace and helps keep the voices and darkness at bay.

See takes readers on Charlie's journey to rediscover herself. It's a long and arduous task, but, with the love and support from family and friends the path to seeing is much easier to traverse. Charlie and her friends see beyond what's normal, almost like seeing the metaphysical. The novel is very clear when it comes to emphasizing the importance of seeing, but I believe the emphasis could have been more subtle. The word 'see' was used quite abundantly, but it would not have been too hard to connect the title, See, to the main point of the story. Readers will be able to understand that 'to see' represents an ability the characters have, but sometimes the explanations are just a little flat and don't really help or hinder the continuation of the story.

The world Jamie Magee has created in this new series has definitely thrown a curve ball in my expectations of a paranormal/supernatural read. There are still many unknowns, as it is only the beginning of Charlie's story, but with the next book in the series, Witness, I expect more pieces to the story to be put into place. (less)

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Aug 11, 2012 Edieann rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

This book was an absolute-keep you on the edge of your seat-can't put the book down-must read every page and ignore sleep-page turner that had me captivated from page one. This story was so original and full of mystery...it had me completely clueless on what could possibly happen next. Some stories are predictable...but, I doubt one person could have seen where the story was going!!! Do yourself a favor and give this book a chance. You won't regret it- I promise!!! Can't wait to see what the ne...more

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Jun 15, 2013 Amy (Books, College, and Other Random Things) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, reviewed

Jamie has combined her See series and Insight series, so she suggests to read both series in this order: Insight, Embody, Image, See, Witness, Vital, Vindicate, Synergy, Enflame, and Redefined.

I suggest that the books are read in this order as well. When I read this book, I could surmise what parts interrelated with the Insight series. Later on, it could confuse someone if they don’t read it in the suggested order, but if you prefer one series over the other, go for it.

I really can’t wait to se...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Caro [The Book Rogue] rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Caro by: Suzanne (Paranormal Pages)

Shelves: 2012, tour-review

What a chaotic adventure! This is the type of book where you have no clue whatsoever what's going on - because the main character doesn't know. And as Charlie regains the pieces she had lost, and with them her old self, you uncover just how important your memories and experiences are for your personality. Every imperssion shapes you, every achivement, every mistake. So while Charlie finds her way back to being herself, she also grows even stronger on these harsh events at the same time. All of t...more What a chaotic adventure! This is the type of book where you have no clue whatsoever what's going on - because the main character doesn't know. And as Charlie regains the pieces she had lost, and with them her old self, you uncover just how important your memories and experiences are for your personality. Every imperssion shapes you, every achivement, every mistake. So while Charlie finds her way back to being herself, she also grows even stronger on these harsh events at the same time. All of this was just so incredibly bittersweet, especially her broken love, but actually all of her relationships, like with family and friends too, because there are so many other people suffering if you're not being yourself. I'm sure it felt to them a little like Charlie'd died, especially since she lost her amazing and important gift, now unable to help herself and countless others.

Aprospos gift! The music part was awesome. I don't know that many books that have music as an essential part in it, so I'm giving major extra points there. And although there was a playlist attached, I'd still want to hear Draven and Aden play! This as a movie... omg, it'd be so awesome! Granted, there wasn't this much of actul action going on, mostly confusion and maybe it was a little scary in some moments, but the overall tension built until the last pages and it was killing enough. And seriously, I'd want to know how they envision the Seeing for screens. I didn't find it that hard to imagine, it wasn't like something totally off scale, but... it just had this feeling to it that makes it really special, even more so in combination with the music. I think it could be overwhelmingly heart-wrenching if you could really hear and see it, not just read about it.

While you stay with Charlie and Draven throughout the book, you also get glimpses into some of the other characters, and there is enough left to be (hopefully) uncovered in following installments. I'd love to get to know Madison and Aden better, and I think chances aren't half bad that they could hook up, too. (That'd be very funny to happen, I just know it!) Plus, I am very excited to know more about this other dimension or what excatly it might be, where they intend to go with Austin. And that guy Madison saw in her dream? A lot of still shapeless plotlines, and I want to know what they'll look like in the end!

Area Scan: Style: 3.5/5 -- Plot: 5/5 -- Characters: 4.5/5 -- Suspense: 3.5/5 -- Romance: 5/5 -- Drama: 4/5 -- Humor: 3/5 -- Fantasy: 5/5(less)

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Jun 04, 2012 Jessica (Taking It One Book at a Time) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

First Thought: Edge of my seat the WHOLE time!

Plunging into SEE I already had high hopes for it because of Jamie's previously published, Insight Series. There’s just something about the way that she writes that calls to my soul. It’s vivid, emotional and takes my breath away.

Forgetting who you are and everything you've know sucks. Initially I felt SO bad for Charlie, but then I kind of started to appreciate her memory loss. As she moves back home and starts remembering everything, it's like you'...more First Thought: Edge of my seat the WHOLE time!

Plunging into SEE I already had high hopes for it because of Jamie's previously published, Insight Series. There’s just something about the way that she writes that calls to my soul. It’s vivid, emotional and takes my breath away.

Forgetting who you are and everything you've know sucks. Initially I felt SO bad for Charlie, but then I kind of started to appreciate her memory loss. As she moves back home and starts remembering everything, it's like you're watching her fall in love for the first time. Though there's underlying issues, the relationship that she creates with Draven is awesome!

Trying to find her "way back" has her whole life turned upside down. With temptation always calling....literally....it almost seems like she'll never return to the person she once was.

This is where I really started to get into it, Charlie has moved away from all the evil in her life, but yet it's right there at every turn. She seems so confused at times that you wonder which side of the line she's going to land on. Even though everything her heart calls to her feels right, it seems that the Darkness could have something a little interesting to offer her.

Trying to sum this up without babbling on and on and on seems difficult. I want to gush and rant, and gush and rant! Though keep in mind that I mean rant in a completely positive way. Charlie is possibly one of my favorite female leads of all time. It's not because she's quick and witty, it's because you can see how true & pure her heart is. She wants nothing more then for the ones that she loves to be safe. It's no wonder that her and Draven are meant for each other....and have a mentioned how yumm-tastic Draven is??!! This man has more patience then I could EVER find. Knowing that the person you love can't remember you or recall your last conversation, that to me would be soul-crushing. But Draven keeps his faith in Charlie and knows that what they have can't be tainted by magic....can it??

Overall this book was fab! Number 2 should be equally amazing, but only time will tell :)

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Oct 16, 2012 Laurie rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the 1st in a new series by this fairly new author. It is my understanding that the See series is going to tie in with the Insight series and you can already start to see that with this 1st installment. It amazes me when authors can keep track of what is going on in a story line to create more than one book in a series. It is really awesome to think that an author has the capability to do that with 2 series and then tie them together in the process. I can't wait to see how this turns out.

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Apr 09, 2013 Elke Simmons rated it 5 of 5 stars

Still getting used to the new characters. They are young but have gifts beyond their years. How do young adults, much less anyone, handle these kinds of responsibilities? Very creative, with a lovely respect and dignity, difficult to find today, for the abilities of young adults. The author still does an amazing job of helping me to love the characters. This makes the story even more emotional and brilliant.

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Apr 23, 2012 Moonstar rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: demons, ebook, favorites, ghosts, own, psychics

A big 5 out of 6 stars for this one :D I absolutly adore Jamie Magee´s writing style.
It suites me so well. Thanks a lot for the ARC.
I will not spoil anything here. You can read my whole review on my blog 9th May :)

I will just say that this book was so exciting and full of drama :)
And not to forget full of love <3 and cute guys :)
If you loved the Insight series, you will definitly love this one ;)
And if you haven´t read Insight series, you should definitly check out both series :)

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Feb 27, 2013 Gail Thompson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, gothic-paranormal, magic-users, romance, teen-fiction-older

I still like these books but.................The focus is now on the other group of teens to fill us in on what led them to the point where theyjoined the origional 'cast'. I do like these characters but no as much as the origionals, and the other storyline was better. I'm hoping that by the time I get to the last book I'll be blown away with how both sets interact!

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Jan 11, 2013 Kris rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013

4.5 stars....almost 5...but it left me hanging not knowing what was going on for just a little too long. where it became frustrating! but that certainly led me to read the hell out of this book. I really liked the music aspect of the premise. Pretty cool! Draven is a great lead male! Looking forward to the next book & more of Bianca & Britian (the baddies)!! nice piece of work on this!

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