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Into the Shadows (Into the Shadows #1)

by Karly Kirkpatrick (Goodreads Author)

3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 · rating details · 505 ratings · 86 reviews

Fans of the TV series ‘Heroes, the film ‘Push’, and the book ‘The Hunger Games’ will enjoy Into the Shadows, a modern and paranormal thriller. This is the first book in the Into the Shadows Trilogy.

Paivi Anderson has it all - friends, a spot on the varsity basketball team, wonderful parents, and quite possibly, her first boyfriend. It was everything a freshman in high scho...more

Paperback, 278 pages

Published November 10th 2010 by DarkSide Publishing (first published October 19th 2010)

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May 23, 2011 Erin Danzer rated it 5 of 5 stars

Karly Kirkpatrick wrote a thrilling, sometimes chilling novel. We start by following seven year old Paivi Anderson as she has a nightmare about her best friend's mom. Paivi can see the future, a gift that later gets her labeled as an Enemy of the State. The correlation between Kirkpatrick's plot and the Nazis can't be missed and I feel that Kirkpatrick did an excellent job of recreating that world in her novel. Even if you're not a huge history buff, the novel puts Paivi in your heart and doesn'...more

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Jun 10, 2013 Meghan Darcy rated it 1 of 5 stars

I applaud anyone who is able to complete a novel and go through the process of getting it out there... that said, I was really disappointed with this book. It didn't read like a YA, it read more (maybe) like a child 9-12 book. The characters are very simplistic as it the writing style, and it is hard to keep reading through short and stunted phrasing. But the concept is interesting, and if the book had been treated to a proper edit it would probably make a huge difference.

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Jan 22, 2013 Jazzy Hill rated it 3 of 5 stars

I’m having trouble describing Into the Shadows. On one hand, it’s about people among us who have supernatural abilities. In this case, Paivi, our teenage narrator, has dreams about the future that come true. She also moves things with her mind, mostly in a violent way, when she gets angry. Her parents also have some abilities, but these aren’t really defined.

On the other hand, this story is about a dystopian society in the near future that is much like Nazi Germany. Because of rampant terrorist...more I’m having trouble describing Into the Shadows. On one hand, it’s about people among us who have supernatural abilities. In this case, Paivi, our teenage narrator, has dreams about the future that come true. She also moves things with her mind, mostly in a violent way, when she gets angry. Her parents also have some abilities, but these aren’t really defined.

On the other hand, this story is about a dystopian society in the near future that is much like Nazi Germany. Because of rampant terrorist attacks, the government has obtained a list of all people suspected of having these supernatural abilities and begins to round them up and take away their rights because they have supposedly been aiding the terrorists. How they identified these people is not explained, except a USB flash drive containing these names is obtained from a mysterious man.

The story is predictable, but that’s part of its message. First, all these people have to wear an electronic pin. They have a curfew. They can’t eat at certain restaurants or shop at certain stores. Then, the authorities come and begin to take people away for interrogation, and sometimes these people aren’t ever seen again.

Paivi is trying to get through this ordeal with the help of some good friends (Jason in particular, who she is becoming romantically involved with.) Once this new society begins to be described, Paivi’s abilities fade into the background. There’s a little bit about her trying to control her dreams, but it seems like she could have tried to use some of her telekinetic abilities to her advantage. This didn’t really happen.

Karly Kirkpatrick’s writing felt true—it made me uncomfortable to see what this society had become. I wanted to shout out, “Do something! Don’t let them do this! What about the constitution?” So, I was definitely involved in the story. I would have liked to see some of the lesser characters a little more fleshed out. For example, Christian. I didn’t buy into the power he had over Paivi at the beginning of the book. And as I said, the supernatural abilities could have been a bigger part of the story.

My one BIG complaint about this book is the use of the word “anyways.” To me, this is absolutely unacceptable. I’m not talking about in a direct quote, because I know this is how people, especially the younger generation speak, but this word should not be used in the narration. It isn’t proper English!! (Stepping off soapbox...)

The story is readable. It definitely has a message. It ended on a huge cliffhanger – nothing was really resolved, so there may be more to come. It takes place in Illinois, and was written by an Illinois high school teacher, so that gives it special appeal for me and my students.(less)

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Dec 21, 2012 Jim Saddler rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Where to start...

I have a rule. If I start reading something, I have to finish it and I'm pleased to report that I have only failed that rule one time. Surprisingly, it was not with this book (it was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone which for some reason I couldn't understand how such awful writing could become so popular, but that's another story).

I suppose that Karly Kirkpatrick must have a great lot of loyal friends. That is the only explanation I could come up with for this booking havi...more Where to start...

I have a rule. If I start reading something, I have to finish it and I'm pleased to report that I have only failed that rule one time. Surprisingly, it was not with this book (it was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone which for some reason I couldn't understand how such awful writing could become so popular, but that's another story).

I suppose that Karly Kirkpatrick must have a great lot of loyal friends. That is the only explanation I could come up with for this booking having such a high rating. I don't fault that. Good for her and good for her loyal friends.

I pushed through and finished this book. I'll tell you, the only reason I got it on the Kindle in the first place is because it was free and my Kindle needed something to do.

I feel like two separate authors wrote this book; one for the main story line and the other for the dialogue. The main story line was actually okay if a little far-fetched and coarse. The dialogue and personality of every one of the characters was not so lucky. I didn't connect with any of them. They seemed forced and...broken somehow.

The characters themselves were nothing special, in fact all through the book I didn't really get a clear idea of what their special "powers" were?!? Paivi, just a little bit, Christian, not at all other than re-arranging some tater tots. Yes. Tater tots. It's absurd, I know. Mostly I disliked the characters and every action and conversation they had. They all talked like seven year old kids, or worse. I didn't feel like there was any strength in any of them, they all just kind of rolled over. But it was mostly their interactions with each other and everything around them. I assume that the "hero" of the story would be Paivi, but she didn't really do anything to make you think that. It's just an assumption.

I love reading and I love writing my own stories (most of them I am highly insecure about) so if any one good thing came from this book it is that I have more confidence in my own writing. If Ms. Kirkpatrick can publish something like this, I know I can publish my own work...because it's better than hers. Not tooting my own horn here, it's just a fact that I'm aware of now.

Even in series books the reader should connect with the characters and feel something for them (I didn't at all), and, even with series books, the reader should get some sense of satisfaction at the end of the book. I didn't get that either. I feel strangely robbed of my time. Fully three-quarters of the book was wasted words. I feel like, if she had started writing when Paivi and her brother were removed from her parents that the book may have been a little bit more satisfactory at the end of it. That wouldn't do a thing for the poor character development and the highly crappy dialogue. It's hard to put into words how bad the character development and the dialogue were in this book. I feel like I need to explain it better, but I can't.

The book ends where it really should have begun which, in turn, does not make me want to follow the story or these characters any further in their journey. I'll pass on any future works by Ms. Kirkpatric. I can only hope that the takes the time to re-read her story and edit where it is needed and she needs to work on her descriptions a little more. She repeatedly referred to the light of the moon as "silver" on whatever surface happened to be convenient. It was frustrating to put it lightly. The book was a disappointment and that is saying something, because I wasn't expecting that much from it in the first place.(less)

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Nov 13, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I almost quit reading this book because the first few chapters were really boring, the characters flailing, and the situation disconnected. Thankfully the humdrum did not stretch any further, as the slow start rapidly picks up and gets really distressing for the main characters.

It's an ideal life for Paivi and her family. But an ambitious politician's powerplay resulted to them being branded as Enemies of the State, or EOS, because Paivi and other families like hers have special abilities-- pow...more I almost quit reading this book because the first few chapters were really boring, the characters flailing, and the situation disconnected. Thankfully the humdrum did not stretch any further, as the slow start rapidly picks up and gets really distressing for the main characters.

It's an ideal life for Paivi and her family. But an ambitious politician's powerplay resulted to them being branded as Enemies of the State, or EOS, because Paivi and other families like hers have special abilities-- powers that are considered by the government as a threat to national security. The collapse of Paivi's ideal world is detailed, clearly building the nightmare that Paivi is going through. The loss of her freedom, the ostracism, the shame and degradation, the alienation from her best friend, then finally the abduction of her parents are more than enough to make her desperate. The helplessness and hopelessness of it all is quite depressing to read... it makes me hate the gullibility of mankind. Even the few friends who are in position to help Paivi can only be generous to a certain extent or they themselves will suffer consequences if caught. Paivi & her brother are on their own now. They barely manage to flee to safety to a friend who offers sanctuary just beyond the borders. But soon, the citizens begin to fear those EOS who have sought asylum in their country, clamoring for their capture or departure. Paivi's problem is spiraling down ever deeper and faster, and it seems there is no choice but to take a stand, or die trying.

What I find unusual in this story is the scale and scope. Whereas the usual plot covers a conflict against a single other, against a group, or against a community where the protagonist struggles to save the world, this story here is all about the main characters' fight for survival against the government and the people it has conditioned to hate them--against the world. It is also surprising that the focus wasn't really on the powers they possess but the results of the distrustful, envious, and greedy nature of man personified in this story by a politician. With it's interesting plot and suspenseful turn of events, this makes it one of the read-worthy free e-books I'm glad I've kept at despite the bad beginning.(less)

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Oct 26, 2012 Audrey rated it 3 of 5 stars

We'll start out with what I didn't like... the age of the characters. I don't understand 'budding romances' from 14/15 year olds. Sorry. It's not plausible. Next... the most irritating factor that I ran into. Throughout the book, Paivi's mom and dad are referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Why? I don't know... it made things very impersonal and hard to connect with the family.
The characters... Well, honestly, they're not very well written but we mainly get the point. Christian is a very vague...more

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Oct 26, 2010 Lisa Faye (Agnew) Coombs rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am recommending this book to every friend of my teenage kids and all other YA fans I know. The main character was just the sort of heroine that you hope to find in this genre. She had the true vulnerability of being young and inexperienced, while being strong enough to face each challenge presented. There is friendship, romance, high school drama, plus characters with special and secret abilities. Overall, I thought the story was creative and clever. It was truly a perfect fit for release in a...more

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Apr 29, 2013 Linda rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'd probably give this book 3 and a half stars if I could. In this book, there is the set up that some people have "special powers" and at the same time there is a domestic terror organization that has been attacking random places in the country for years. In the beginning of the book, the protagonist, Paivi, is starting high school. Through her currents events class, we discover the presidential election is all about stopping the terrorists, and the favorite is the candidate who favors negotiat...more I'd probably give this book 3 and a half stars if I could. In this book, there is the set up that some people have "special powers" and at the same time there is a domestic terror organization that has been attacking random places in the country for years. In the beginning of the book, the protagonist, Paivi, is starting high school. Through her currents events class, we discover the presidential election is all about stopping the terrorists, and the favorite is the candidate who favors negotiating with them. Somehow, the opponent gets a list of all the "special" people, and uses that as a way to win the election. He manages to get constitutional powers suspended, has all people register with a new above the law agency, they have to wear special tags, etc. (see the parallels to Nazi Germany). It is a bit hard to believe all the things that happen, unless it is specifically an alternate universe. Everyone right away believes all the things that the president-elect (all this happens BEFORE he even takes office) is able to do, and that everything happens so fast. In just a few months, a list of all the "special" people is printed in all newspapers, they have to register and wear their badges, they are isolated from the rest of the community, and the special people are rounded up and sent to concentration camps. In Nazi Germany, it took years to get from making the Jews wear special labels to concentration camps. And no where in the book does anyone use a computer. There is no internet with conspiracy theory websites, no online chat rooms to help people go into hiding, etc. Not a single one of the high school kids has a cell phone, which is beyond belief, but it seems like a plot device to make communication harder.

What I liked about the book is the characters. They all acted in consistent ways and seemed like real people. I just wish the author had been a bit more believable in writing the story. However, I will read the next two books in the trilogy. (less)

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Aug 17, 2012 Lorena rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Well, how to say this... This has been one of the few books I haven't been able to finish. I tried, I really tried. I got as far as page 42.

First of all the book is BADLY written, the dialogues come out as empty, unnatural, forced and cartoonish. The characters have reactions that don't add up into a fleshed out real person. The whole explanation of how Paivi's parents have dealt with her powers since her childhood is at best superfluous and silly. Their whole parental dialogues come out as stan...more

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Jun 05, 2011 ABookVacation rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow! And I do mean, WOW! This was a fabulous novel that sucked me in and made it impossible for me to set down until I’d read every word. Kirkpatrick is a phenomenal writer and she blew me away with her debut novel Into the Shadows! I was on pins and needles throughout most of the book, worried about Paivi and her family—the similarities between this novel and the Red Scare were chilling. Part of the reason I love this novel so much is because it has aspects of our history intermingled within it...more

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Jul 04, 2012 Melissa rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, young-adult, series

"Everyone's story has a different ending and unfortunately we aren't the writers, just the readers." (pg. 21/location 273)

A set of people are set apart as 'gifted' yet these gifts are quickly discovered and re-defined as a threat to national security. Following is a disregard for personal freedom and rights and a showcase of discrimination, segregation and a government bent on creating fear in hopes of gaining power.

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Jul 20, 2012 Paula Mccue rated it 5 of 5 stars

WOW!!!! what a book!!, I loved this story, it was a slow build up to the nitty gritty but that's how I like them, you got a right feel for the characters and there backgrounds. I got so caught up in the book that I found myself crying for Paivi and her family, I got so carried away that I got extremely angry at the ATC and had my own little fantasy where I could save all these poor people. It is a YA book but im 33 and loved it so anyone can read it, the story was very different from your usual...more

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Mar 04, 2012 Shirley rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This isn’t the first book by Karly Kirkpatrick that I’ve read. Last year I read her YA book about vampires, Bloody Little Secrets. You would think that a book about a teenage girl who is unknowingly turned into a vampire against her will would be scarier than a girl with special powers. You would be wrong. I can honestly say that Into the Shadows is one of the scariest YA books I’ve read in a while. Let me try to explain why without giving too much away.

Paivi is a typical teenage girl starting h...more This isn’t the first book by Karly Kirkpatrick that I’ve read. Last year I read her YA book about vampires, Bloody Little Secrets. You would think that a book about a teenage girl who is unknowingly turned into a vampire against her will would be scarier than a girl with special powers. You would be wrong. I can honestly say that Into the Shadows is one of the scariest YA books I’ve read in a while. Let me try to explain why without giving too much away.

Paivi is a typical teenage girl starting high school. She wants to fit in and not draw unwanted attention to herself. She has a tight group of friends and loving family, but she also has a pretty big secret. She has a special power that she has to keep to herself. Only her family knows about her dreams showing her the future, because they have powers too. The fact that Paivi knows about things before they happen and can’t control what she sees or stop bad things from happening would be scary enough. Kirkpatrick takes it a step farther with a whole lot of ‘what ifs.’

Imagine a world where there is a whole network of people who know they are ‘special’ and they are aware of each other, but they stay away from each other so they don’t bring unwanted attention to themselves. They want to keep themselves separate and keep their powers secret so they can live normal lives and not be used or controlled. Now, here’s where the ‘what ifs’ come in. What if someone created a list of these people and the powers that each individual possessed? What if that list fell into the hands of a powerful individual who was respected? What if that powerful person twisted the truth just enough, played off people’s fears and prejudices and gained enough control that freedom turned into a privilege that only a select few possessed? That’s the scary part and it’s exactly what happens in Into the Shadows.

About halfway through this book is when I knew things were going to get intense. You know it’s coming. You know that Paivi’s life is going to change forever, but until you read it, you have no idea exactly how bad it will get. The lines of good and evil are blurred. No one in the community isn’t touched by what happens. Karly Kirkpatrick did a wonderful job of making it seem so possible. Granted, there aren’t a network of individuals living in our communities with special powers, at least not that we know of. That isn’t the scary part about Into the Shadows though. Prejudice and fear is contagious and brings out the worst in people. As scary as it was, the best part about Into the Shadows is that it makes the reader think. Those ‘what ifs’ were powerful.

A lot remains unanswered at the end of Into the Shadows, but since it is the first book in a series that makes sense. I will be watching for Karly Kirkpatrick’s next installment in this series, which is due to come out in the summer of 2012. Karly is one of the talented writers from DarkSide Publishing. If you haven’t checked out some of the other authors there, you really should. I haven’t been disappointed yet!(less)

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Sep 04, 2011 Jen rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Not knowing quite what to expect from this new author, I was pleasantly surprised. The beginning of the book opens with what seems to be a nightmare, but we soon discover that the main character, Paivi, can sometimes see visions of the future from her dreams.

Paivi is a very in depth character and reading this book, you really come to feel what she is feeling, as her thoughts and reactions are described very well and she is easy to connect to. She cares...more (Get it on amazon- free for limited time!)

Not knowing quite what to expect from this new author, I was pleasantly surprised. The beginning of the book opens with what seems to be a nightmare, but we soon discover that the main character, Paivi, can sometimes see visions of the future from her dreams.

Paivi is a very in depth character and reading this book, you really come to feel what she is feeling, as her thoughts and reactions are described very well and she is easy to connect to. She cares so much about those around her that she sometimes even cares more about them than she does about herself. This can be a good or bad thing, but it becomes dangerous when her world turns upside down and she learns that there are others like her, who have special abilities. But they must keep it a secret.

But the secret gets revealed. And now her very life is in danger. The Red Scare and The Salem Witch Trials are combined together and thrown into modern times with fears of “terrorists”, and it soon becomes like Nazi Germany. It becomes a normal thing for classmates and even friends to turn against the people who were declared “enemies of the state.” It is very scary how realistic this is and how it happens-it shows it can very well happen now. Even the principal of the school is no longer able to protect his students, or else he will also be declared an enemy of the state. Everyone lives in fear and fear breeds hate.

Anyone who tries to protect them, defend them or stand up for them in any way is violently pushed back and warned about putting their own necks on the line. Other students so easily turn against her. She tries to blend in and follow the rules, not wanting to be arrested or put anyone else in danger for her.

When her parents are in danger of being arrested, the world for her and the other “enemies of the state” becomes completely unrecognizable. And when Paivi and her younger brother have to fight to survive on their own, the situation looks even worse. With few people left to trust and not wanting to put anyone in danger, what else can you do to survive in a world that has turned against you?

Could this really happen?

This book will open your eyes to the horror of how fast this can happen and how people could very well react and be led to do anything for fear of the “terrorist” or the “enemy” and for fear of the consequences of standing up for what is right. Definitely a great read, a thrilling adventure, very thought provoking and while it has some emotional road bumps, it is very much worth it and I would recommend you add it to your to-be-read-next pile.

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Jan 12, 2011 Katie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Into the Shadows falls within the paranormal/fantasy young adult genre, which by any measure is fairly saturated right now, but brings fresh ideas and positive changes which make this an excellent addition to the field. Karly Kirkpatrick has also added elements of a political thriller to create an engaging and often gripping tale of an intelligent young woman forced to make decisions about her life well before she is ready to. The novel begins with Paivi Anderson dealing with common teenage prob...more

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Dec 30, 2010 Sandra Pulliam rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ok, so I finished this book yesterday and needed a little time to mull over what I was gonna say. So bottom line is I loved it! I had one major issue that is still bugging me but I'll get to that in a few.

First and most important is the main character. She was written so realistic. I read a lot of YA book and find myself rolling my eyes on how the kids talk to the parents or lack there of parents. She was not the outcast she was for the most part "normal" (not that there is a normal these days)....more Ok, so I finished this book yesterday and needed a little time to mull over what I was gonna say. So bottom line is I loved it! I had one major issue that is still bugging me but I'll get to that in a few.

First and most important is the main character. She was written so realistic. I read a lot of YA book and find myself rolling my eyes on how the kids talk to the parents or lack there of parents. She was not the outcast she was for the most part "normal" (not that there is a normal these days). Her friends were "normal" and how things happened with the boys in her life were "normal"!

Secondly, the writing was fast paced keep me up all night reading and truly Young Adult. Not listed as YA teetering on the edge of mature adult like some of the ones I've read. There were some typo's that were very noticeable but no biggie I figured out what they were saying. It was a true page turner that in the end left me excited about the next book.

Now I do have to vent a little on why this did not hit 5 stars. Kids these day are smart. Politically they are a lot more knowledgeable than given credit for. I am so stuck on the following events in this book:
1. Since when does a President-Elect have any power?
2. What happened to the Senate and Congress?
3. Where is the President of the United States?
4. Elections were in November yet this President Elect built an army of ATC agents, was able to re-write peoples rights and build prison camps in what 4 weeks? Sorry that kinda doesn't work for me.
5. Did no one in the World care to question this list?
6. Again President Elect? No power what so ever.

Ok, now that is off my chest I was comparing it to "Hunger Games" in the sense that in that story it was a Dictatorship which was extremely unfair. However, that story takes place in the future and she explains in detail about the war in America that changed how everything was run and how America was now divided. Anyways in this book it is set up in the here and now. So this part of the story was in no way acceptable to me especially when you watch anything political these day.

However, once you get past that glitch the book is amazing. I really think Karly Kirkpatrick is gonna do very well as a writer. Can't wait for the next book to come out. I really wanna see the President "Elect" get taken down! Congrats on a great start to a successful career Karly:) (less)

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Apr 01, 2011 Amber rated it 5 of 5 stars

I just finished reading "Into the Shadows" and WOW! A knot tightened in my throat and tears brimmed in my eyes during chapter seventeen, and the tension literally raced my heart to the end! I can't wait to read the next book and find out what happens to Paivi, Torsten, and Christian!!!

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Sep 05, 2012 Diana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, young-adult, dystopias

Well that was something...

I see Hunger Games in the description and I think dystopia; which might be where it's going towards the end but not where it starts.
I might have given this 5 stars but it kind of took a while to develop. Maybe it's because I was looking for a dystopia, but it starts off as a typical young adult novel.

My turning point was, obviously the story's turning point. I'm a fan of human behavior, and therefore drawn to points in history when human behavior wasn't at it's best, wh...more

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Aug 02, 2012 Kimber Shook rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I found myself sucked into this book right from the start. There were a few parts that I wasn’t sure why I was reading it - like political issues and current events but I totally enjoyed every detail even when it came to the basketball scenes. This is a sport I never understood nor desired to watch, let alone read. Karly totally scored it and still kept my attention. Let me just say - O.M.G. - This book was Awesome!!!!

I felt my blood boil with the way Paivi and her family were being treated and...more

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Apr 23, 2011 Debi Faulkner rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a difficult book for me to read, but in a positive way. Kirkpatrick managed to capture and convey the mindset of a strict regime and the terror that such governments can cause some while empowering the weak and cowardly with promises of power.

The parallels to Nazi Germany were a bit overt, and while I think they worked, things like the glowing Yellow Stars to identify Enemies of the State seemed a bit much (I mean, who could really agree with such a practice, especially after . . .). T...more

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Dec 13, 2010 Megg Jensen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm going to be honest - Karly is my friend. I also normally don't write reviews on Goodreads because there are books I don't enjoy and I feel bad rating them low just because I didn't like them. It's all opinion.

Into the Shadows was fantastic. I had a copy of it on my hard drive for months before it was released. Karly had asked me to critique it for her but then she changed her mind and asked me to wait until she made another round of revisions. I respected her request.

Then ITS was released a...more

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Apr 12, 2013 Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I'll admit the first half of the book didn't grip me as much as the second half, due to it reading as though written by a middle grade student. But the further I read, the more I got into the story and after awhile the writing didn't annoy me so much. What I loved most about this story is that it is completely different from most other YA books, and anything involving government conspiracies tickles my imagination. Also, the cliffhanger ending has me curious to know how events are going to unfol...more

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Jun 25, 2012 Tisha rated it 2 of 5 stars

I was really excited to read this "paranormal thriller", especially seeing all of the stars, but was rather disappointed. There were some good ties in here for generating kids' discussion (current events importance, oppression, similarities with Nazi Germany, etc.) It felt like there was a lot of build up to nothing though with a lot of stilted dialogue. Might be a good read for the kids to review related to basic story composition. Too many open questions without enough meat on the bones to mak...more

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Aug 10, 2012 sh(e)reader rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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... free download from Amazon. I think I'll always have a very good memory of this book, it was my FIRST DIGITAL read. The concept looked interesting, and once while I was out waiting, I decided to start it on my ipod. At the very beginning, I wasn't super impressed, the writing seemed a bit stilted. The main girl's name seemed a stretch(Paivi) and the way it mentioned her parents (always Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, never just "her parents"). But the story itself was compelling, and while I had origi...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Hannah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult

Paivi Anderson has a secret. One that only her parents know otherwise she is like every other normal girl. She meets two cute boys on the first day of school, one she likes and one that looks at her with wolf eyes like he wants to eat her. She is even a basketball star. Life is pretty good for Paivi, but when the new President names her family as terrorists because of the family secret she and her family are sentenced to a life in humiliation that could turn worse as time goes on.

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Jul 29, 2012 Tracy rated it 3 of 5 stars

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When I was approached by author, Karly Kirkpatrick to read and review Into The Shadows, I knew right away that I had to give it a read. I was a HUGH Heroes fan and thought we need a book like that in the YA world. I will admit though, that I found myself a bit disappointed in the beginning. I found this book to be quite slow and sluggish to get into the nitty gritty of the story. Sadly, it took a good chunk of the book before that happened. Also, at times I found that the writing and dialog was...more

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May 12, 2012 Mickey (I'm A Book Shark) rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I bought this book on Amazon.com for my Kindle. Here is my honest review:

2.5 stars

This book needs a bit of editing, but the idea behind the story is interesting. There is a presidential election about to take place, and the turning point in the decision is when one of the candidates finds a list of special people in his country who he calls terrorists. Since he has the plan, he gets the most support. But he takes it to an unconstitutional level and strips the rights away from these special peopl...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book is a young adult book so I forgive many of the things in it that bugged me. The characters aren't that well developed and the pacing was a bit weird for me from beginning to end but overall this was an entertaining read. If like me, someone decides based on the description that they would like to read this book, but find the beginning rather slow, I'd say to read at least a little bit further because it does get better later on.

If the author wrote a sequel (which it appears she may ha...more

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Mar 18, 2012 EJ; Thirteen Reasons Why rated it 1 of 5 stars

I did not like this book as much as I wanted to...
I thought the dialogue was stilted and forced (reminiscient of "If I Stay") and the characters wouldn't really act that way in real life.
I had read that plotline a million times, hoping for her to bring in something new, but unfortunately, she didn't.
She also REALLY needs an editor for that book. I found LOTS of grammar mistakes. 64+46 does not equal 100. That made me notice it first.

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Jan 05, 2011 Miranda Hardy rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: YA lovers

My daughter finished this book yesterday and I was able to read it today, finally. Karly did a fantastic job! My daughter and I both really enjoyed reading Into the Shadows. (Of course, we didn't want the book to end and we are hoping for more.)

Paivi is a great character and the book speaks about lessons I hope the younger generation can grasp and understand. I would highly recommend this to all lovers of YA.

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