Auracle was simply surprising. I had major cover lust from the moment I laid eyes on this breath-taking artwork, and I had to find out why this girl was hovering next to a beautiful waterfall. I was not disappointed when the cover was actually part of the story! How refreshing when that happens.

Gina Rosati’s writing style is clear, beautiful and descriptive, and she blends a thrilling, addictive storyline with romance and tension that kept me engaged through the whole story. Anna is a compelling, witty character with real emotions and believable actions. I understood her thoughts, and loved how smart this girl was. It’s awesome to read from a character’s POV that rationally thinks situations through, but still also captures the impulsiveness of what it’s like to be young. The villain of the story was not true evil like a lot of Paranormal, and I was able to sympathize with her, even understand some of her irrational actions, and that made for a more believable story. By the end, I felt sorry for her, and was relieved when the story gave closure to each situation.

The romance in AURCALE was a slow build rather than attraction that borders on infatuation, and I appreciated this so much. I felt Anna truly loved Rei as a friend, and then through the story, through their trials, their already established bond grew deeper. A suspenseful read that made me a fan of Rosati’s right away, AURACLE is an amazing debut, and I can’t wait to read more of this author’s works.