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The Sight Seer

(Silver Moon Saga #1)

Melissa Giorgio (Goodreads Author)

4.03 · Rating details · 159 ratings · 23 reviews

Gabi Harkins likes to think she’s a pretty normal sixteen-year-old. She goes to school, suffers though an awful part-time job, and deals with a bratty younger sister. But when a potential shoplifter morphs into a monster right in front of her, Gabi realizes her life is far from normal—especially when that monster follows her home and ends up battling a boy wielding a sword ...more

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Published June 13th 2013 by Crushing Hearts & Black Butterfly Publishing

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Jun 14, 2013 Melissa Giorgio added it · (Review from the author)

Writing The Sight Seer was an amazing, incredible journey, and I'm so excited to finally share it with the world. Thanks for checking it out, and I hope you enjoy it! ...more

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Jun 13, 2013 Molly rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, i-know-the-author, best-books-read-in-2013

Where do I even begin with this? I am trying SO HARD not to write a biased review guys... so just believe me. I actually HATE reading books that my friends wrote because I'm always worried 'what if I hate it'. Then I worry 'what if I love it and nobody believes me because I'm friends with the author?!' Well... let me tell you, THERE IS NO BIAS HERE. I loved this book and I will not lie. Sure there were moments of predictability, but that comes with the territory of MOST fiction. While I love boo Where do I even begin with this? I am trying SO HARD not to write a biased review guys... so just believe me. I actually HATE reading books that my friends wrote because I'm always worried 'what if I hate it'. Then I worry 'what if I love it and nobody believes me because I'm friends with the author?!' Well... let me tell you, THERE IS NO BIAS HERE. I loved this book and I will not lie. Sure there were moments of predictability, but that comes with the territory of MOST fiction. While I love books that have gut-wrenching twists... it is nice to have fun books that leave you just plain happy.

And this book does just that. Average girl, cute boy, monsters, kissing and SO MUCH SASS YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE SASS. I fucking LOVE Gabi. She has SO much sass, I was cracking up and quoting her and just I CANNOT get over her. I loved her voice. LOVED IT. And I loved her choices. I loved her flaws, and her way of thinking. I would totally be friends with her. She had me at 'I work at a Texas themed convenience store called the Convenience Corral'. And then when she went and knocked over a display of chips. HILARIOUS.

When Gabi faces down demons, secret organizations, and a dwindling wardrobe (because the cute guy who is slaying the demons and working for the secret organization keeps getting demon blood on her clothes and RUINING THEM) she does it with spunk. She doesn't run away and hide or cry. She doesn't become a target and she doesn't fall into any of the damsel in distress tropes. She is a fighter, and just looks at the situation and says 'ew, but okay, lets do this shit'.

Months ago I publicly announced that I thought Rafe was a dumb name for a character. I didn't know that Melissa had USED the name and effectively stuck my foot in my mouth and down my throat. I still hold true to that though, not a fan of the name. But maybe that's because all of the other Rafe's I've read about SUCK. This Rafe HE MADE ME CRY. Yes, I was sitting at work and Rafe is being all sincere because EVERYTHING he says just makes you want to hug him and be like WHO ARE YOU?! HOW ARE YOU SO ADORABLE?! but yeah. Real tears happened.

And Chloe, Gabi's sister... omfg she IS MY SISTER. I am just secretly wondering if she was modeled off my own sister. WHAT A LITTLE BRAT. She was such a real character to me, and I just loved the family dynamic so much.

I also loved Gabi's friends. It's so refreshing when the side characters also don't fall into the standard cliche's that most friends fall into in the YA genre. Penny and Harrison and Evan were all so well rounded and I just felt like I knew them. I've been friends with people like them before. I've had dumb fights with girls and had to deal with hot guys who are full of themselves.

Characters aside... there were some things that I did NOT see coming and like I said, there are moments of predictability, but then there are things just just blew me out of the water. I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS. And the demons! THEY ARE SO FREAKY. I loved the descriptions of them and the creepy ass names that Gabi gave them. I also like the set up of Silver Moon. We get enough information that we can understand, but there is still SO MUCH MORE to be learned.

And THE ENDING OMFG HOW CAN IT JUST END LIKE THAT. WHO WAS ON THE PHONE?! HOW COULD HE DO THAT. AHHHH! I need the sequel NOW!!!!!

I would also like to note that I basically read this in less than 24 hour. COULD. NOT. PUT. IT. DOWN. ...more

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Jun 13, 2013 Sam rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-reads, favorites, books-i-own, i-know-the-author

I'm not going to lie, my review is going to be entirely bias because I am friends with the author. Even knowing this, I'm amazingly proud to be Melissa Giorgio friend, because her debut novel is a stunning, rich and honest story.

This book drew me in from the moment it started: Gabi's world is full of sass and sarcasm, and when it's fliped-turned-upside down, she still still finds ways to spin humor into even the worst situations. What I particularly loved was her narrative voice -- she felt so h I'm not going to lie, my review is going to be entirely bias because I am friends with the author. Even knowing this, I'm amazingly proud to be Melissa Giorgio friend, because her debut novel is a stunning, rich and honest story.

This book drew me in from the moment it started: Gabi's world is full of sass and sarcasm, and when it's fliped-turned-upside down, she still still finds ways to spin humor into even the worst situations. What I particularly loved was her narrative voice -- she felt so honest and reacted in ways that felt so natural. The characters in this story were fleshed out in such a way that they didn't feel like props -- they were people, through and through. I found myself genuinely surprised as to how much I felt for the characters in this story, particularly Gabi's father who struggles to deal with raising two girls on his own, and his mannerisms reminding me of how my own mother responds in situations. I equally loved Chloe and Evan, as they were both acting out in different ways to cope with their own problems.

But the character I particularly loved, was Rafe. I loved how goofy and sweet he is, but he also has this raw side that comes across so genuine. You believe the words he's telling you, he knows his flaws, he's not ashamed to admit to who he is, and I always appreciate characters like that. The chemistry between him and Gabi as felt very natural. They way they bantered back and forth really made me smile. Melissa does such an amazing job of never missing a beat when it comes to strengthening relationships between characters, something I think she is so talented at.

This story is such a fun ride, and the demon element is handled in such a way where it's creepy, quirky, and just plain fun. There's just enough action and romance for those who love the paranormal. I realize how biased I may sound, but I truly adored this story and I couldn't stop flipping pages because I wanted to see how the story changed and how these characters would grow. I sincerely can't wait to see the rest of Melissa's efforts, and I look forward to Gabi and Rafe's next endeavor. ...more

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Jun 14, 2013 Elizabeth Lance rated it it was amazing

very much enjoyed the first book of The Sight Seer series! Gabi and Rafe make a great pair! Here's the blurb:

Gabi Harkins likes to think she's a pretty normal sixteen-year-old. She goes to school, suffers though an awful part-time job, and deals with a bratty younger sister. But when a potential shoplifter morphs into a monster right in front of her, Gabi realizes her life is far from normal--especially when that monster follows her home and ends up battling a boy wielding a sword in her backya ...more

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Oct 03, 2014 Jessica (The Psychotic Nerd) rated it really liked it

Shelves: review-copy, read-in-2014, released-in-2013, covers-blueness, indie, awesome-indie, school-year-2014-2015, series-books, pov-girl, hall-of-awesome-4-stars-or-more

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MY THOUGHTS
This book has an idea that is very common in YA books (a teenage girl being able to see through glamour), but it was executed so well, and I loved it!

The book focuses on Gabi, who runs into a hideous shoplifting monster at work. Later, the same monster followed her home and she sees a boy fighting said monster. Turns out that the boy, Rafe, is a demon hunter a ...more

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Jun 13, 2013 L. Petunia rated it it was amazing

Can't wait for #2! ...more

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Nov 02, 2013 Kami Gardner rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2013-read, ya-and-mg, finished-series

I want this review to be completely honest and unbiased, since I know the author. So here goes.

I don't read a ton of YA; it just isn't my first choice of genre to read. But I do read it occasionally. That being said, I'll go into the review.

I actually had a hard time with Gabi at first. She just seemed a tad over dramatic and immature (yes, I know she's 16). But as the story progressed, I started liking her more. I would be totally happy without the high school drama crap (one reason I don't a ...more

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Jun 24, 2013 C.J. Burright rated it it was amazing

The Sight Seer is an awesome debut from writer Melissa Giorgio. Gabi, a high school student whose highlight in life is working at the Convenience Corral, has a simple goal of getting through her four hour shift of boredom. Until a confrontation with a shoplifter—a demon—who stalks her home. Luckily, demon hunter Rafe Fitzgerald was in the neighborhood to save Gabi’s patooty. When Rafe realizes Gabi can See demons, a talent he doesn’t possess, he convinces her to team up with him, which leads to ...more

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Jun 14, 2013 Megan rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, urban-fantasy

I don't have a whole lot to say about this book except to praise it's protagonist, Gabi. She is such a real person - easily one of the most realistic teenage girls I've read in a long time. She has quite the distinct voice, and is filled to the brim with sarcasm.

Thank goodness no love triangle. It's kind of refreshing for the main character to just date one person! No angst! Honestly, that's my favorite part of the book. ...more

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Jun 14, 2013 Yoshiblackluvstoread Andino rated it it was amazing

I don't really like Supernatural YA but this book was really fun to read. I finished it way too fast for my liking too! I loved Gabi, she was funny and let herself be too affected by cute Rafe.

Also, I liked Evan, can I keep him? ...more

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Jun 13, 2013 Erin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ebook, ya, paranormal, read-2013, i-know-the-author, completed-series, read-owned, owned

I LOVE GABI. She is so sassy and great. XD What a refreshing difference from most YA protagonists! Love love love love! :D

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Jul 14, 2013 Dawn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I'll be very open and honest about the fact that I'm friends with the author (wow, I don't get many chances to say that!), but I'll try to keep my review as unbiased as I can, regardless of that fact.

Ok, so I'll admit, I don't read nearly as much YA Fiction as some of my friends do. Not that I don't like it or anything (I like plenty of stuff that's considered YA), I just usually don't go out of my way to read titles in that genre most of the time. So I wasn't really sure what to expect out of " I'll be very open and honest about the fact that I'm friends with the author (wow, I don't get many chances to say that!), but I'll try to keep my review as unbiased as I can, regardless of that fact.

Ok, so I'll admit, I don't read nearly as much YA Fiction as some of my friends do. Not that I don't like it or anything (I like plenty of stuff that's considered YA), I just usually don't go out of my way to read titles in that genre most of the time. So I wasn't really sure what to expect out of "The Sight Seer", since I hadn't really read much about it (I didn't want to spoil myself for when I actually got a chance to read it). It's not a long read, and the concept isn't anything terribly new; but that doesn't mean it's bad, not by a longshot.

The story revolves around young Gabi, who seems to be like any average teen girl, with normal problems. But an encounter at her part-time job soon reveals that she has the ability to see demons that walk amongst us, trying to disguise themselves as humans. She also meets Rafe, who is a demon hunter for a mysterious organization called Silver Moon...and conveniently, was born with the supernatural handicap of not being able to see demons (like apparently most demon hunters in this world can). After some convincing, the two team up to fight demons together, and young Gabi soon develops a bit of a (reluctant, at first) crush on the handsome demon hunter along the way.

Of course, something like demon hunting could never be THAT easy. The two soon stumble upon some demons that are too much for them alone; leading to an even more power foe from Rafe's past to deal with, as well as entangling someone Gabi holds dear into the mess. This leads to a "final battle" of sorts, as well as an ending that's left a bit open for a sequel.

Admittedly, the book started a little slow for me. At first I found Gabi to be a bit too "snarky teenager" for my tastes, but as the book progressed, you find that Gabi's not just a smart-ass. She's very genuine; and cares about her friends, family, and the people around her. I guess that, since when we first meet her, it's during one of her shifts at her abysmal job; I can't really blame her for coming off as a grouch at first. If I had to work at a Texan-themed convenience store, I'd probably seem just as miserable!
Gabi is also a very funny, take-no-nonsense, smart girl. That's not to say that she doesn't have her weak moments, but that's what makes her seem so real and human to the reader. I think many teenage girls would definitely be able to see parts of themselves in Gabi's character, and it's always refreshing to me to read a story with a main female character that doesn't spend half of the story waiting on her prince charming to show up and save the day. While Rafe is definitely the stronger of the duo, Gabi often proves that she has enough smarts and confidence to hold her own--and when she doesn't, well, at least she tries.

The rest of the book's cast is also well presented, for the most part. Gabi's friends are very genuine people who care about her, tease her, and even get into fights with her. Gabi's little sister is a pain; as are most younger siblings, and is written very realistically. Even Rafe, the seemingly perfect demon hunter with a heart of gold isn't ALWAYS perfect. Giorgio's done a great job creating believable, relatable human characters in this world full of magic and demons. A world that also has a lot of humor in it, which surprised me for a story in a genre that you'd normally wouldn't expect humor in. I think fans of such things as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" or "Supernatural" would probably have a good time reading this book--smart humor, action, magic and demons, and a dash of romance. If you love those things, and you love YA fiction, I'd definitely recommend this book. I had a lot of fun reading it, and look forward to future stories with these characters. ...more

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Mar 27, 2014 April rated it it was amazing

Oh goodness, where to start, where to start...

I loved Gabi and Rafe's relationship. They were so very real. And Gabi!! She wasn't perfect, but she also wasn't so imperfect that she was dislikable. I really enjoyed her interactions with Rafe and her thoughts about Evan. Her relationship with her dad was also very real and reminded me so much of my own relationship with my dad when I was a teen.

The action in the book was also a lot of fun to read. Parts of it had me tense because I wanted to see w ...more

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Jan 25, 2014 Amy McNulty rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I've never read a YA paranormal with as much humor and as much heart as The Sight Seer. Can I tell you how much I love Gabi? She's smart, she's got a wicked sense of humor and she, unlike a lot of YA protagonists, knows there's more to life than romance--especially when she discovers there are demons in disguise all around her.

That said, there is a sweet romance in this book, and the guy that Gabi falls for actually deserves her affections. He's an actual person with complex characterization an ...more

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Aug 14, 2013 Gabriela Scheinberg rated it really liked it

I loved the main character - Gabi. She was brilliant, really. Made the book so good. What I was kind of dissapointed was the way it ended... I thought it was a standalone but clearly the plot is set for a sequel... Oh well.

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Feb 21, 2014 Lenore Kosinski rated it really liked it

Shelves: kindle

4.5 stars -- OMG so good!!! And gah, now I have to wait a month and a half for the next one?? NOT FAIR. Thank goodness there is a novella to tie me over.

I was actually slow to get into this one, but I can't pinpoint why so I'm thinking it might have been just my mood, not actually the book. Once I got going it was just a riot. So much fun action, adorable characters (LOVED Rafe -- but is it pronounced Raf-ie? Or rhymes with chafe?), an intriguing paranormal world, and some great inter-character ...more

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Mar 15, 2015 Joy Whiteside rated it it was amazing

This is another amazing book by this talented author. I have now become hooked on this series and am really looking forward to what happens next. The story is amazing and once you start, you will not be able to stop. This is a must read.

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Nov 03, 2014 Nichole rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal, young-adult

Review: The Sight Seer - Melissa Giorgio

I received this wonderful book to read in return for an honest review.

I loved this book. Gabi is so funny and I can relate to her in the way she is with boys, friends, and dealing with her sister. Although I loved Rafe's character, his and Gabi's relationship progressed very quickly and I was unsure if his feelings for her were real or not (view spoiler) ...more

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May 21, 2014 Melanie's rated it really liked it

*This Book Was Given To Me By The Author In Exchange For An Honest Review*

I read a lot of paranormal YA books and this one is definitely one of the better ones. The concept is original, the characters are well written, and the drama and story work well to keep you turning the pages.

As with many books that have #1 in the title you have an idea that you are going to get to the end and not have all the answers and this is certainly the case here but it is done in such a way that you don't have that ...more

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Oct 24, 2013 Vanessa rated it liked it

Warning. This book is cheesy. So very, very, veryyyy cheesy. Gosh, it is so full of YA clichés and made me roll my eyes several times buuuuut…. I actually liked it. I don’t know why; I can’t explain it. I liked it. It’s kinda like Vampire Diaries (the tv show, not the books. I’ve never read the books); the beginning makes you wanna gag with all the corniness, but before you know it, you’re super into it. Plus it was well written, in a snazzy kinda way, and the chapters just flowed into one anoth ...more

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Apr 27, 2014 Jessica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, goal-for-2016, have-on-kobo-or-e-reader, have-at-home, oh-my-god-love-it

Holy shit! I love the whole book. Going on the next one now the 1.5 book and than book 2.

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Jul 13, 2016 Amber rated it really liked it

A promising new series

I enjoyed the book. I've already downloaded the next installment. There was a little something missing for me. I'm not quite sure what it was, but I wasn't able to connect 100% with the story. I'm hoping that will resolve in the next book. ...more

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Jul 25, 2014 anjuli rated it did not like it

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I'm adding it to my DNF list. Just did not have enough spark to it. ...more

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“Looking up, our eyes met, and then I was standing on my tiptoes so I could kiss him. His hands snaked around my waist, crushing me to him as we started doing some hardcore making out.

In my dad’s closet.

Part of my brain was telling me this probably wasn’t a good idea, while the other, bigger part, was telling it to shut the hell up and enjoy the feel of Rafe’s lips pressed against mine. And I was, I’d have to be dead not to, but—

“Wait,” I said, pulling away. Rafe merely moved on to my neck, doing this nuzzling thing that felt amazing. “Wait, Rafe, put on the shirt.”

“What?” He started laughing. “God, I must be the worst kisser in existence. First you pass out on me, now you’re telling me to put my clothes back on.” — 0 likes

“At the front door, we paused as a girl ran past us to go throw up in the bushes and Rafe and I exchanged glances. “So far this is a pretty exciting party,” he commented.” — 0 likes

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