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Talented
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April 25, 2012
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May 25, 2012
Why we're reading this
Because it is awesome! The whole concept, the characters, the plot, Erik (*blushes*) and just everything …more

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In a futuristic setting, life on Earth has turned upside down.

Due to the Great Contamination - and the leaking of nuclear waste resulting in nuclear contamination - a generation of children with abnormalities are brought into the world. Some, though, are slightly weirder than others.

They are the Talented.

Whether Morphers, Light Manipulators or Telekinetics, these kids are taught to hone their abilities and make use of them under the protective eye of the government. To use their Talents for goo
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Beth
Talia was part of a happy, loving family. Their family travels to do research on the effects the nuclear meltdown had on world’s population. Many people were born with unique powers, after the nuclear disaster, these powers are referred to as talents. Conflicts and revolutions started over these talented individuals. It seems that power is in controlling the powerful. Her family, unfortunately, was deemed a threat in this conflict. A team is sent out to eliminate them, Talia does survives but on ...more
Mark
Dec 27, 2012 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
I started off liking this book, but then reached the middle and started to lose interest, still I managed to reach the end, and skip the preview for book 2 in this series. I don't know, maybe I'll read the second part. ...more
Megan
Apr 12, 2013 rated it liked it
3.5 stars It's good. Such a unique story. But it's quite dragging/boring in some parts. Still, I'm gonna read its second installment because this first book had a cliffhanger ending and I wanna know "certain characters'" secrets. ...more
Britney
I actually enjoyed this book. The whole way through I was thinking xmen I just couldn't help it. I am keen to purchase a hardcopy and hope to see more soon! ...more
Anna Wood-Gaines
Feb 26, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites, dystopian
such an amazing book!!!!!!! i want to thank sophie davis for writing this incredible book!!! thank you so much for the chance to read it!!
Lauren
Feb 25, 2012 marked it as to-read
Aariana
Apr 24, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Elena
Apr 30, 2012 marked it as to-read
Sophie Davis
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Jay
Jun 15, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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J.J. Bonds
Aug 13, 2014 rated it really liked it
Sassy Sarah Reads
May 24, 2015 marked it as to-read-kindle-books
Jessyka
Dec 09, 2015 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Sophie Davis
Nov 08, 2017 rated it it was amazing  ·  (Review from the author)  ·  review of another edition
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