First Visions (Second Sight, #1)

Oct 13, 2012 Carla Playa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I picked this up when it was free on Amazon and I'm glad I did! I loved Kate's personality and watching her have to deal with a lot of different emotions over being psychic. I felt the author did a good job of showing Kate's emotions and her scenes with the cop were very cute.

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Aug 04, 2012 Shari rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I loved this book!Stop by the blog Friday June 29th for the full review and an interview with author Heather Topham Wood! http://myneuroticbookaffair.blogspot.com
My Thoughts:
I loved this book! End of review. Just kidding.
I was drawn to this book when I read the above blurb. Kate wakes with psychic powers?!?! What? Sign me up! I've always wanted psychic powers, but only if I had complete control over them. That never seems to be the case for book characters though.

Kate is an awesome character. S...more

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Feb 05, 2013 Erin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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When Kate Edwards was 19, she slipped into a coma. Coming out of the coma, she was able to see visions of a little boy who was kidnapped. Two years later, after saying that the visions only happened once, a detective stops by to ask her to aid in a disappearance of his girlfriends younger sister. Kate is torn between having the public find out that she still has visions or trying to save this little girl.

This book was a fun, suspenseful read and I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed Kate's witty att...more

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Mar 20, 2013 Asia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Had this on my to-read list for a while but luckily I was able to get it off Amazon for free yesterday.

Great read, I was up late into the early hours of the morning finishing up this book. So for me, (ignoring the fact that I’m always up late) yes it was that good. From the very beginning of the story— the first sentence of the prologue I was sucked in.

The story begins with 21 year old Kate Edwards whose life was changed by a near death experience a couple of years prior. Surviving meningitis an...more

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Nov 20, 2012 Laurie Bongiorno rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: amazon-freebie, mystery, psychic, action, favorites, hot-males, kick-ass-female, funny, intense, romance

Great new author! Funny, tender, intense, and I looked forward to what she would dream about tonight:)

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May 12, 2013 Mary Grace rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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When you become become sick and be in a come, you expect to die out of it right? Well Kate Edwards thought she would but she woke up. But waking up gave her a gift. A gift to see glimpses in people’s past.

When Kate Edwards woke up, the first thing she did was to help the police find a missing boy through the use of her gift and it marked her as a looney. Life was never the same after that. She lost her friends and then her family saw her differently whic...more

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Mar 16, 2013 A Canadian Girl rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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For a self-published novel, Heather Topham Wood’s First Visions was a well-written mystery. The book, however, lost some stars when it came to the main character of Kate and the romance.

After contracting meningitis, Kate emerges out of a coma with a vision about an abduction case. Having seen her family’s and friends’ reactions to her newfound ability, Kate now pretends that she can no longer see visions of people’s past. Hiding her true self though has led to Kate becoming very defensive and be...more

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Mar 15, 2013 Adriana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

She's Got Books on Her Mind

Kate's felt out of place for a long time. Ever since she came out of a coma two years ago she's been able to see visions of the past. The one that got her in trouble was about a little boy that was missing at the time. She was able to describe where he was which led to his rescue. After that people either thought she was a freak and left her or they thought they could find their missing loved ones with her help and wouldn't leave her alone. The problem is that even if...more She's Got Books on Her Mind

Kate's felt out of place for a long time. Ever since she came out of a coma two years ago she's been able to see visions of the past. The one that got her in trouble was about a little boy that was missing at the time. She was able to describe where he was which led to his rescue. After that people either thought she was a freak and left her or they thought they could find their missing loved ones with her help and wouldn't leave her alone. The problem is that even if she wanted to help those who asked her she couldn't turn her visions on and off like a switch. The visions just come to her. She has no control over them. She especially had no control of what it did to her life. It left her with an estrangement with her father, one final friend, and a feeling that she is in fact a freak.

It all comes down to the moment when a detective walks in asking for her help. She denies that she is a psychic. She's been denying it ever since that first vision because all it has brought her is pain. But, something about the little girl, Cori, tugs at her heart. It doesn't help that the detective, Jared, has smoldering good looks either. Her decision to help find Cori will be a turning point in her life when everything that she knew about herself and her ability changes.

Wow. I liked this book way more than I expected to. First of all Kate is this incredible character who is unbelievably hilarious. Her sarcastic humor had me laughing all the way through the story and when not laughing I was smiling to myself just so happy that I could read what she has to say. She has such a great personality with a mix of vulnerability to it. She's had to create these walls in front of her to keep her safe from heartbreak which is unfortunate because she really does care about the people who ask her for help. It's really not fair for her to have to feel bad about being who she is. She is more strong than vulnerable. She has this certain power in herself and the way she doesn't take anything from anybody. I envy that about her.

Needless to say Kate did wonders for this book. I was able to connect with her which in turn helped me connect with the story. I would love to hang out with her if I could. I would so defend her against anyone who ever gave her an attitude or dirty look. I mean she's psychic. Why wouldn't you want to be friends with her? I would have been so excited if I was her friend. I would have been jumping up and down saying "Are you serious!?" repeatedly and telling her how cool she is. I guess I could see why people would be so skeptical about her being a psychic but to think she had anything to do with the initial disappearance is ridiculous. She was in a coma. When did she have the time to orchestrate this supposed deception?

Romance in any story when done right makes me happy. It's done right here. Her and the detective's interactions were amusing to read about. She obviously was struck by him while he took a little while to warm up. There is a bit of a love triangle but it's not what you think. Jared's girlfriend is the person whose sister is missing. I said it. Girlfriend. Before you boo Jared he does nothing wrong and the girlfriend is a pain anyways so you don't care what happens to her. I really liked them together. It was obvious they had feelings for each other. It wasn't really slow but it wasn't like it was instalove or anything like that. The author just made it feel right.

Not all of this book was focused on romance. The book did have its slight mystery factor with who kidnapped Cori and where on earth is she. What really got me curious about Cori's kidnapping was Kate's feeling that it was personal. That it had something to do with the family. Then I couldn't shake the feeling that it had to have had something to do with one family member in particular. I was expecting something a little more sinister but everything about the kidnapping and how it went down in the end made me not care about that little if it was sinister enough. Things Go Down. A little too fast for me now that I think about it but otherwise it was a pretty great conclusion.

The visions were adapted well. The different POV's she could have were interesting to explore. It would have been nice to see the villain's point of view but oh well. Kate could see things from inside the mind of Cori. She was also able to have this out of body experience looking in to what was happening with Cori but not emotionally experiencing what Cori was feeling. Now that I'm thinking about this book more I think maybe there could have been even more focus on visions with her and a little less on the romance. Cori was gone for a long time which doesn't seem right. Don't get me wrong there was time spent on finding her but more would have been a little nice.

One last person I must mention is Kate's mother. She made a mistake of not supporting her daughter before but she more than made up for it in my eyes. The scenes with her were always great. She had such a motherly protectiveness for her daughter all the while chastising her for being her overly sarcastic self. I would want her in my corner. There was this moment where the author showed her POV and I simply loved that because you can see her own struggle of keeping her daughter from pain and helping her realize that she is special no matter what. With so many parents in books that are no good it was nice to see a mother that didn't have any flaws for me. She supported her daughter and that's what kids all really need from their parents at that age. All in all I really enjoyed this book and look forward to where the author takes Kate. I see a career in psychic consulting in her future! More than anything I hope to see Kate happy and getting herself into the just right amount of trouble.(less)

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Mar 12, 2013 Kristen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: new-adult, paranormal, romance, suspense, mystery

GENRE: New Adult Paranormal
THEME: Romance, Supernatural, Psychic
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First Visions follows Kate, a girl who is trying to hide from her true self and just be a normal twenty one year old. But her past has come back and a detective begging for her help to find a missing girl doesn’t calculate into a normal life. Kate can’t say no and goes on to help Jared (detective) using the psychic ability she’s hidden for so long. As she gets closer t...more GENRE: New Adult Paranormal
THEME: Romance, Supernatural, Psychic
RECEIVED: Blog Tour
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/

REVIEW:
First Visions follows Kate, a girl who is trying to hide from her true self and just be a normal twenty one year old. But her past has come back and a detective begging for her help to find a missing girl doesn’t calculate into a normal life. Kate can’t say no and goes on to help Jared (detective) using the psychic ability she’s hidden for so long. As she gets closer to the truth and uses more of her ability, it starts effecting her heart, mind and eventually could put her in danger.

Kate has an ability that she’s had been hiding since she first helped find a missing boy after waking up from her coma. Her mother wanted her to hide the truth and her father wanted nothing to do with any of it. Year later she doesn’t have a choice after seeing a vision of the missing girl. She teams up with Jared, to help find the girl who is his girlfriend’s sister. Kate is a sarcastic, stubborn and hard to connect to person, but she really does put her all in helping solve this case. My only issue with her character was that she got very childish as her feeling for Jared started building up. I didn’t like the fact she was going after someone who was in a relationship either.

Jared is a sweet guy who is determined to do all her can to find his girlfriend Nikki’s sister. Which brings him to Kate doorstep in hoping she can use her ability to find her. There are many awkward but cute scene with him and Kate, I had a feeling about their chemistry but I didn’t approve of the relationship going any farther than friendship. But I feel the author redeemed these two in the end and Kate becomes a stronger character and understanding what her ability can do for herself and other people.

Overall the mystery was what made this story, it was suspenseful seeing Kate’s visions of what was happening to this missing girl. As the reader I really wanted her to see something that could lead her and Jared in the right direction. I can’t imagine how strong you would have to be to handle the visions that Kate gets, she doesn’t have a choice and it seemed like such a tough gift to have. This is a fast paced story with a mystery that will chill you to the bone, a splash of romance and characters that have very colorful personalities, all in all a great start to a paranormal thriller.

RECOMMENDATION:
This is a New Adult novel with minor adult content and suspense scene that will have you solving the case with the characters. Fans of Recalled by Cambria Hebert and Jennifer Rush’s Altered will enjoy First Visions by Heather Wood.
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Mar 13, 2013 Alaiel Kreuz rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First Visions is one of those books that introduced me to a new topic: waking up after a coma to discover you now have psychic powers. I mean... really? I'm very scared of comas and not ever waking up but if after a coma something like that happens to me that would be pretty awesome.

Still, not everything is flowers and unicorns. With a power like that there has to be a downside, right? And that's what Kate, the main character, discovers after a while.

Despite everything she's been going through K...more First Visions is one of those books that introduced me to a new topic: waking up after a coma to discover you now have psychic powers. I mean... really? I'm very scared of comas and not ever waking up but if after a coma something like that happens to me that would be pretty awesome.

Still, not everything is flowers and unicorns. With a power like that there has to be a downside, right? And that's what Kate, the main character, discovers after a while.

Despite everything she's been going through Kate has an amazing personality, she is sarcastic -one of the things my favorite characters always have-, her antics were great and funny and her snarky attitude was awesome. Plus, she cares for other people, she is vulnerable and wants to protect herself from others discovering her secret and judging her but still she is willing to put herself in the line to save a little boy.
And then of course we have Jared -can somebody explain to me why is that name so amazingly hot and cute at the same time?!- who is the detective in charge of the case. This gentleman, ladies, is one of those rare specimens we barely get to read about right now.
Don't get me wrong, I love bad boys -they are the spice in life- but to find a good boy who is stubborn for the right reasons, who cares, who is nice and genuine is refreshing, really refreshing.
Of course, their relationship was kind of prohibited because he already has a girlfriend but we can sense something is going on there and I loved the opportunity to see the feelings evolve and their conversations flow.

But beside the main plot and the romance what I enjoyed the most was Kate's relationship with her mother, Darlene. I don't usually find books that have a special place for mothers and I miss it. I mean, if a person rocks it's usually because his/her mom was awesome too, right? And just like any mom Darlene had her ups and downs but she's also learned and evolved throughout the book and I was delighted to share it with her.

The book is short but the pace is fast and something is always going on so I'm pretty sure everybody will finish the book in one seat, just like I did. The mystery around the kidnapping, Jared's girlfriend and the romance made me read the book so fast that when I finished it I immediately wanted to have the second part in my hands... and since it's already out hopefully I won't have to wait too long.(less)

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Mar 10, 2013 Farrah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Lovely! First Visions was a great read that I really enjoyed.

Kate was a wonderful character. She was hilarious. She had some sass and her comments had me cracking up. Her denial of her abilities at first frustrated me, but she proved herself later with her determination to save the kidnapped child. By the end, I really liked her.

Jared was frustrating sometimes. He was very sweet and gentlemanly. But, sometimes he was...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Julie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ebook: First Visions: Second Sight Book One

Author :Heather Topham

Fiction, Paranormal, Thriller

This review may contain spoilers

I was given this by the author for an honest review

Summary: Two years ago, 21-year-old Kate Edwards became deathly ill and slipped into a coma. While unconscious, she crept into the mind of a missing boy and awoke with the knowledge of his location. Friends and family were sceptical and wary of her new ability to see into the minds of others. Their fears prompted Kate to...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Cami Hensley rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Well, to start with, it is a BEAUTIFUL cover!

I am a huge fan of the Upper YA category. I guess you would say college age. Not necessarily in college but of age to be.

Kate has been through a lot in her life. She suffers a coma and wakes up having had a vision of missing child. She is thrust into the spotlight and loses everything. She feels the need to seclude herself and ignore her visions.

Jared is a detective who has a personal connection to a missing...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Natalie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a fantastic book, it was 110 pages that I could not put down and can't wait for the second in this series. For such a small book it has made a huge impact on me, I am not really sure where I stand on the whole second sight if I believe or not believe but this story certainly captures you right from the very start.
I liked very much all the characters the Author has created, Kate I would have to say is my favorite and Jarred, the story flows well and I really like the author's style of w...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Marissa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Where do I start? Well first...I really loved this story! I've been waiting for a book like this to read, and this was just wonderful. The Prologue really makes you interested to see what the rest of the story will unfold. I immediately liked Kate; she just felt so relatable, and in general, I love relating to the characters; it makes me connect to them and to the story even more. She was stubborn, sarcastic, untrusting, but also kind, witty, and funny. Since waking up from her Coma (due to meni...more Where do I start? Well first...I really loved this story! I've been waiting for a book like this to read, and this was just wonderful. The Prologue really makes you interested to see what the rest of the story will unfold. I immediately liked Kate; she just felt so relatable, and in general, I love relating to the characters; it makes me connect to them and to the story even more. She was stubborn, sarcastic, untrusting, but also kind, witty, and funny. Since waking up from her Coma (due to meningitis) two years earlier, and now at age 21, she is sorta unsociable, not because she was almost killed, but what news she presented when she woke up: knowing where a young kidnapped boy was. Everyone, including her close friends and family, thought well she was sorta crazy for her to see these so called visions, and some would say she is psychic. Well, the boy was fortunately found, just where Kate said he would be, but she lost a lot of friends, her parents separated, the public either liked/hated her, but it was attention she did not want. These past two years have not been so kind to Kate. But then, there is a new abduction case, and one skeptical detective/cop knocks at Kate's front door to see if she has seen his girlfriend's little sister, Cori. Kate doesn't want to help at first, but then after having a vision while she sleeps, she agrees to help, and now do they find Cori or not? The answer you will have to find yourself.

As I was reading, I immediately liked the characters: Kate, Jared, Darlene (Kate's Mom), and Julie (Kate's best friend). They were all well developed, and each had personality, as there is humor that lightens the situation (abduction case) that threatens to darken the story. I liked how there was a good amount of back story, to help us understand these characters better. Everything just flowed so nicely. I was also intrigued by the whole psychic abilities/second sight. I'm not saying I do/do not believe in it, but it's just something that I've sorta been interested to read more about. I do admit, that I was a fan of the show Medium, and this story sorta reminded me of the show, which was great! So, the concept of the second sight was just a wonderful and important element to this story, and I simply cannot wait for the second book in this series! This story has so many components that make it so wonderful to read: there are tender moments; a sense of rejection; taking charge of your life; having that one best friend you can confide in; conflict between characters, and...perhaps a romance....

Yes, this was just fantastic. I encourage you to read this; it's just too good, and I definitely Recommend it! (less)

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Jun 26, 2012 Tana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First Visions by Heather Topham Wood

I really enjoyed First Visions written by Heather Topham Wood, her writing was great, and she made me laugh out loud at Kate’s funny and sarcastic dialogue. I’ve always said it takes a great writer to make a reader feel actual emotions while reading a book, and Heather does this well.

We are introduced to Kate; she is a bit of a recluse caused by the media attention she received when she had a vision of where a kidnapped boy was being held. Kate had contracted...more First Visions by Heather Topham Wood

I really enjoyed First Visions written by Heather Topham Wood, her writing was great, and she made me laugh out loud at Kate’s funny and sarcastic dialogue. I’ve always said it takes a great writer to make a reader feel actual emotions while reading a book, and Heather does this well.

We are introduced to Kate; she is a bit of a recluse caused by the media attention she received when she had a vision of where a kidnapped boy was being held. Kate had contracted meningitis and fell into a coma when she woke up she told the police what she had dreamt. Once the media got a hold of this information they wouldn’t leave her alone. Withdrawing from people she decided it was safer staying away plus who wants to go out and see people staring at you thinking you are a freak. The turmoil Kate has lived through has made her witty, sarcastic and speaks her mind, you end up really laughing at some of the comments she makes.

When another child goes missing in walks Jared, a police detective who pleads with Kate to help him, Kate at first denies her talent, the last thing she wants to happen again is to be in the middle of a media circus. Deep down Kate knows she has to try to help Jared and decides it’s time to stop denying her gift and figure out a way to help without letting out her secret. Plus did I mention Jared is very sexy looking.

This book has some great dialogue between Jared and Kate, the friendship and feelings you see start to develop are great. But like everything in life nothing comes that easy for Kate. First she knows Jared has a girlfriend, she knows she needs to get out more and socialize with people her own age. Taking the steps towards opening herself up, trusting that Jared is going to keep his word and no matter what keep her name out of the investigation………… Kate tries to venture out of her comfort zone.

This is a fantastic read; you have a touch of mystery/suspense as your always hoping the find the kidnapped girl. Then you have Kate who is trying to take the step to start living her life again. And just to add some spice to this you have an attraction between Jared and Kate. I have rated First Vision 4.5 stars and cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend anyone reading this to go purchase a copy of First Visions.
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Jun 22, 2012 Shae Carcar rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Overall Thoughts:
Loved the mystery "Who done it?" kind of plot mixed in with the psychic and mystic tendencies.

First Visions was about a 21 year old girl named Kate Edwards, who contracted bacterial meningitis two years prior. Before she was sick, she was just a regular college student, excited about life and ready for any challenge that came her way. Little did she know that she'd be approached by the biggest challenge of her life. Her sickness caused her to fall into a deathly coma for an enti...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Danica Page (One Page at a Time) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-fiction, out-in-2012, asked-to-review, blog-tour, romance, suspense

My review can be found at my blog Taking It One Place at a Time.

Disclaimer: I received this for review as part of the Reading Addiction Blog Tour.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I went into this novel not necessarily knowing what to expect. I love romantic suspense and have read a few novels along this vain (Meg Cabot's series and Lisa McMann's series) and enjoyed them so I thought I'd give this a chance.

I actually really enjoyed this novel. The plot line drew me in from the beginning and I wa...more My review can be found at my blog Taking It One Place at a Time.

Disclaimer: I received this for review as part of the Reading Addiction Blog Tour.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I went into this novel not necessarily knowing what to expect. I love romantic suspense and have read a few novels along this vain (Meg Cabot's series and Lisa McMann's series) and enjoyed them so I thought I'd give this a chance.

I actually really enjoyed this novel. The plot line drew me in from the beginning and I was immediately hooked. And I loved the characters. Kate had a kick-butt attitude. She was snarky and even came across bitter at times, but underneath that exterior she was kind and really interesting to read about.

Then there was Jared, who was definitely crush worthy. Watching the chemistry between them proved very intriguing and compelling. There was definitely a sexual tension between the two of them, but Wood did not cross the line. Her novel wasn't squeaky clean, but it definitely wasn't explicit.

Wood's novel left me engaged in the story and I quickly read through the tale. First Visions is a great start to a new series that I think people will quickly fall in love with.

I've always loved romantic suspense and this novel definitely was well done. The suspense and the romance were nicely combined and I for one would be interested in seeing how Kate's physic abilities and solving crimes go together. And of course, watching how the romance build between Kate and Jared.

In Summary: Overall, this novel was thoroughly compelling and well worth reading. It kept me captivated and I loved the characters. Definitely one I'd be interested in continuing reading.

Warnings/Side-notes: Like I've mentioned, there is a sexual undertone to this novel. It wasn't crude or lewd, but it was definitely there. Also, there was some instances of strong language. Not too often, but it was definitely prevalent.

The Wrap-up: A novel that I really loved reading. It was a great read. Wood's writing for the most part was fairly solid. The first few pages and the last few pages read a little stilted, but other than that I loved it. Great read.(less)

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Jun 17, 2012 Kathleen (Kat) Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-humor, chick-literature, contemporary-fiction, romance-fiction, supense-thriller-fiction

Kate Edwards is tired of being labeled as a freak, and that is precisely why she has remained hidden away from friends, family and being in the public eye. Ever since she awakened from a coma caused by bacterial meningitis, she was given a gift, yet she considers it a curse. She was given what some call, "second sight" or psychic abilities. She has no control over what she will see when she falls asleep at night. Her dreams become visions she sees through the eyes of another person, but of event...more

Kate Edwards is tired of being labeled as a freak, and that is precisely why she has remained hidden away from friends, family and being in the public eye. Ever since she awakened from a coma caused by bacterial meningitis, she was given a gift, yet she considers it a curse. She was given what some call, "second sight" or psychic abilities. She has no control over what she will see when she falls asleep at night. Her dreams become visions she sees through the eyes of another person, but of events that have already happened. She doesn't see the future.

So when she woke from her coma with precise details of a recent kidnapping including providing the description and location of the suspects, she became what some would call a "freak." It isolated her from people she considered as friends, had to enroll in an on line college course to avoid the constant stares and whispers whenever she walked by. The media circus surrounding her success in the Matt Spencer case was more than she could handle. She told people it was a one time thing and she didn't have the abilities to find other missing persons. But that was a lie. She continued to see things she shouldn't and the onslaught of mail from people searching for a lost family member was difficult to endure. She felt that she could only see visions of people who were still alive, how could she tell people that she believed the person they were looking for were dead, or simply chose to walk away from their previous life.

So when Detective Jared Corbett, shows up a her door asking for her help in the recent kidnapping of an eight-year-old girl, Corinne Preston, she has a hard time telling him no, especially when he is so great looking. She learns that one of the reasons he is pursuing this case is because the victim, Corinne is the sister of her girlfriend, which automatically keeps her social status from becoming anything more than single. But she is drawn to him in a way like no other. Perhaps its because he can relate to her, his aunt also has the ability to predict the future in some aspects and he knows how ruthless the public can be.

In the novel, First Visions: Second Sight by Heather Topham Wood, the reader is immediately drawn into the character of Kate and can sympathize with her emotions of wanting to help but doesn't want to go through what she did when she helped with Matt's case. She finally agrees to help if Jared can keep her from being linked to this case, promising him that her visions aren't something she has control over. What she gets when she dreams is completely unpredictable, it could be a past event in the life of her parents, friends or even the kidnapping victim, but since he is so cute, she offers to help. In this novel, Kate will get more than she bargained for.

I received First Visions: Second Sight compliments of My Reading Addictions Book Tours for my honest review and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The writing was wonderful and keep me moving so much I didn't want to put it down. I love the vulnerability that Heather writes into her characters and keeps them flawed in ways, it makes it more believable for the reader to relate to and I love Kate's personality. My readers should be warned however as there are some elements that some may not find favorable. There is some profanity, references to Wicca witches and some sexual content. With that warning however, the story line is amazing in this series. It reminds me of the television series the Medium and I look forward to reading more in this new series. I would rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars based on my rating system and think Heather Topham Wood is off to a great starting in writing!(less)

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May 18, 2012 Felicia Chien rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Book: First Vistions, Second Sight by Heather Wood
Pages: 228
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Source: Sent from author

Short Synopsis: Ever since waking up from a coma, Kate Edwards receives visions of the past, which in turn helps her to find a missing boy.

My Thoughts: An interesting change of the psychic genre, and kept me wanting to read more through out the novel.

Kate Edwards, now 21, has survived a two year coma. Upon waking from the coma, Kate was able to locate a missing boy. And when the inf...more Book: First Vistions, Second Sight by Heather Wood
Pages: 228
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Source: Sent from author

Short Synopsis: Ever since waking up from a coma, Kate Edwards receives visions of the past, which in turn helps her to find a missing boy.

My Thoughts: An interesting change of the psychic genre, and kept me wanting to read more through out the novel.

Kate Edwards, now 21, has survived a two year coma. Upon waking from the coma, Kate was able to locate a missing boy. And when the information turned out to be true, Kate was bombarded with the media constantly, until Kate lied and told everyone that it was a one time deal.
After the coma fiasco, Kate started to lead a normal life as best as she could, though a little sheltered. Her parents are in denial of her special powers, but Kate does everything she can to cope. It isn't until a handsome cop named Jared Corbett shows up at Kate's door one day. He claims that his girlfriend's sister has been taken captive, and Jared is asking Kate to help him out with any possible leads on the case.
At first Kate denies that she still has the power because of unwanted publicity, but after Jared's visit, Kate has a vision of what had happened to Cori, Jared's girlfriend's sister. Kate decides to help Jared out, as long as her identity stays a secret. But with Jared's jealous girlfriend, Kate's ability doesn't stay hidden very long. Can Kate manage to save Cori from her kidnapper in time, and set aside her strong attraction to Jared too?

A very different take within the supernatural genre. Most psychics I read about have visions of the future, and not the past. It was interesting to read how Kate's powers worked, and how she used them to save the missing kids.
I loved reading about the relationship between Jared and Kate. And though he was already taken, it was interesting to read how their relationship developed, and what they really meant to each other. And though it was understandable, I didn't really like how he had treated Kate when he was with his girlfriend. The one person who also managed to get under my skin the most was in fact Jared's girlfriend Nikki, and the fact that she abused personal information to gain her own satisfaction didn't help the situation either.
It was intriguing to read how Kate's powers worked. The fact that she couldn't control whose mind she slipped into, and what visions came to her, makes the reader understand why she hasn't had too many relationships or friendships as well. And because of her special powers, it also shows that she isn't always perfect, but she tries to do what's right. In general, an entertaining novel, with colorful characters, and I can't wait to read more about Kate and Jared.

Would I recommend this book: Yes

Rating: I give this book a 4/5.
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May 08, 2012 Rain Endever rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I received the book last night and it only took me a little less then a day to finish. I ABSOLUTELY adored the characters. Kate (Katie), Jared, Darlene, Julie, etc... were relatable and easy to connect with. Kate, our main heroine, is sarcastic and it's practically impossible to not see yourself in her. Sheltered for a little over two years (due to a coma) the young twenty-one year old finds herself in a predicament which is brought on when the stunning Detective Jared Corbett appears on her fro...more

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Aug 02, 2012 Lady Heather rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult, 1st-in-a-series, contemporary, fiction, kindle, paranormal-romance, police, psychics, romance, suspense, thriller-suspense, heather-topham-wood

This is the first story I've read by Heather Topham Wood, and to be honest I was expecting 'more' from it. The story's concept really intrigued me, but unfortunately the characters fell short.
I had a hard time with the female lead.
At 16 years old Kate fell into a coma after contracting meningitis, only to wake up knowing the whereabouts of a child that was abducted while she was in the coma.
After two years of isolating herself and denying She had any 'psychic' gifts, She is approached by a you...more

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Mar 11, 2013 Jill rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: busymomsbookreviews, mystery, romance-light, visions

This book was part of a blog tour, I recieved a copy for my honest review.
This was a great book for those who like a little bit of suspense and mystery with their romance. Also it was very informative for a first book of a series without being to heavy. I liked that. I loved Katie's character, she was a bit clueless,but she had her reasons and she knew it; her snarky dry wit was just perfect. She had been through a lot and had built up a fair few defensive walls and I couldn't blame her at all.
T...more

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Mar 11, 2013 Alba rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: blog-tours, arc, on-my-kinddle, to-review

My Thoughts?

Once again I've been wow'ed by a book I had good hopes for but never thought to like as much as I did.

From page one I was immediately drawn to the main character, Kate. I instantly wanted to get to know her. And her story. I wanted to know just what exactly was this 'gift' of hers... And how she came to it, how she dealt with it...
Not only was I drawn to the main character but all the others as well. Plus, Jared... What IS IT about men named Jared? First of all, AMAZING name choice,...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Elise Marion rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First Visions is a nice little series starter and introduction for me to Heather Topham Wood. While I felt that it was a predictable take on a much used storyline, the characters are what made it come alive for me.

I particularly liked Jared, as he was the most solid character of the book. He was charming, hot, and likeable. He was also a gentleman, which is something I appreciated while watching him struggle with his feelings for two women. I also appreciated that he was humble despite his sex a...more First Visions is a nice little series starter and introduction for me to Heather Topham Wood. While I felt that it was a predictable take on a much used storyline, the characters are what made it come alive for me.

I particularly liked Jared, as he was the most solid character of the book. He was charming, hot, and likeable. He was also a gentleman, which is something I appreciated while watching him struggle with his feelings for two women. I also appreciated that he was humble despite his sex appeal and his handling of Kate, who came across as immature for most of the book. As a heroine, Kate annoyed me at times and made me laugh in others. I understand that she's a 21 year old college student, but by 21 I was already married with a child and just can't understand her actions at times. I guess it all comes down to mental age and Kate's came in at around 15. Her co-dependent relationship with her mom didn't help matters, and neither did her temper tantrum about halfway through the book. I couldn't understand how a girl who wants everyone to forget she's psychic, throws a hissy fit when she discovers her mother knew the truth all along but didn't say anything. You're the one who didn't want anyone talking about it! This part of the book grated my nerves...hard...but then, something wonderful happened. Something that hardly ever happens when a heroine is immature or annoying....Kate evolved!

*gasp*

Finally, an author who sees her character's flaws and works throughout the book to fix them. Even Kate knows that she's codependent and ridiculous. By the end, I liked her a whole lot more and I think that speaks to the author's talent.

While this book had plenty of laugh out loud moments, there were also some deeply poignant and emotional moments that really drew me into the romance. One of my favorite parts of the book was when Jared and Kate almost share a kiss under a pavilion by a lake. The moment was so tense that my pulse was racing...I wanted Jared to stop being a gentlemen just long enough to give Kate what she wanted. Another incident, the climax of the story for me, when jared and kate have a huge blow up over their feelings. Jake is so torn because he wants Kate, and you can practically feel his emotion and Kate's heartbreak. You may notice that most of my positive criticism revolves around Jared. That's because he made this book for me. He was definitely a hero to root for.

The paranormal aspect of this book was a nice addition to the story, although this is the part I found predictable. Every move the criminal made in the kidnapping case, I saw coming a mile away. This is something I hope changes in the next book. More unpredictability would make the next book an even greater read than this one. All in all though, I enjoyed it and by the time the climax of the book hit, I was hooked. I couldn't put it down until I knew the outcome!(less)

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Jun 13, 2012 ~JenRen~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jenren’s Review: First Visions – Second Sight Book 1
Heather Topham Wood

Published: May 1, 2012
ISBN-10:1470171570
ISBN-13: 9781470171575
ASIN: B007YUP4D2

Synopsis:

Two years ago, 21-year-old Kate Edwards became deathly ill and slipped into a coma. While unconscious, she crept into the mind of a missing boy and awoke with the knowledge of his location.

Friends and family were skeptical and wary of her new ability to see into the minds of others. Their fears prompted Kate to keep her psychic powers a...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Michelle Flick rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really liked Kate because she's snarky. She's not afraid to throw out an insult. She's not afraid to tell Jared to back off - "because she's not psychic" - even though she is. I also liked Kate because she is gaurded against all the non-believers in the world. And who can blame her? But when it comes to an 8 year old, a terrifying dream, and a pushy mom - Kate has to tell someone. How do you not protect a little girl. It would make you a monster and Kate knows this.

Kate's lucky that Jared is...more

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Feb 27, 2013 J.M. Miller rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2013

4.5 Stars!
Summary-
Kate is a twenty-one-year-old who works part time and goes to college online. Two years ago, Kate became very ill and slipped into a coma. When she woke up, she realized that she'd been having visions from someone else's mind. That person was a boy who'd been abducted.
With Kate's help, the police solved the case, but Kate was hounded by the skeptical media and abandoned by her friends who doubted her ability. She resolved to hide her ability from everyone and convinced them th...more

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Dec 21, 2012 Marti rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, mystery

Kate Edwards survived meningitis and wound up psychic. She couldn't in any control the visions she got and they came only in her sleep. She could see the past but never the future. When she first awoke from the come her illness pad caused, she told of a vision she'd had of a boy who had been abducted. The boy was found but things were not good for Kate. It seemed half her town thought her a fraud and possibly involved with the kidnappping and the other half wanted something from her. Either way,...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Denise rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: ya paranormal fans

Shelves: read-in-2012, young-adult

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