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3.5 Stars

'Echo' is a fast paced young adult science fiction novel that follows Ashara Vinn as she attempts to deal with the end of her world. Since the Council announced the Vision that the world would end, families have been staying together and waiting for the countdown to end. They know that the world is going to end, but they don't know how or why. Ashara wakes one morning to find she has been summoned to the Council for training in the Ethereal task force - which is strange since she has never shown signs of being a manipulator. Once at the Council for training, Ashara is told that the world will likely end due to Mages, the same race of people that murdered her younger brother months ago. On top of that, she must be trained by her ex-boyfriend, Loken, and things aren't exactly going as planned. Will Ashara and Loken, along with the rest of the Council and manipulators, be able to stop the end of the world? Or will their fate depend on something much darker - and more dangerous - like Ashara's death?

This was an exciting science fiction novel full of suspense and action that had me hooked from the beginning. Ashara is a great female lead character. She's smart, kind, and devoted to those she loves - but she also has the death of her younger brother on her heart and mind as well as her jumbled emotions for Loken. We see her character develop throughout the story, as she gains maturity and acceptance of her destiny and abilities. Her relationship with Loken is strained and very frustrating at first, but it's not the main plot of the book, so it doesn't consume too much of the story. I liked reading about the history of the planet and the different manipulators and their varying abilities. The author creates a believable new world in the book and I enjoyed learning as much about it as I could. The plot itself was intricately woven and had definite suspense and thrills throughout. The narrative was fast paced but not confusing for the reader, and the writing itself was very well done with vivid descriptions that had me easily imagining I was there alongside the characters as everything was happening. Overall, this was a finely crafted novel that fans of YA science fiction will definitely want to experience.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.


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Echo Alicia Wright Brewster Books Reviews

*I received a copy of this book free in exchange for my honest review.

Echo is a Young Adult Sci-Fi Novel set on a new world that is set to end in ten days. In this world some people have special powers that give them the ability to wield a certain element. The main character, Ashara, learns that she has the ability to manipulate the element 'ether' and is put into one of many task forces that are trying to ascertain what will cause the destruction of the world and how it can be avoided.

The characters in this book are great and I would've loved to have heard more of their story. Some I only met briefly, but I was still immediately drawn into their lives and hearts, I would have loved to get to know them more.

The story was great! Some of the scenes weren't quite as action-packed and power-ridden as I'd thought they were going to be, but I still thoroughly enjoyed them. The idea of the new timelines was fantastic, though I didn't quite catch on at first, and I loved Loken's metal engravings.

The relationships in this book pulled at my heart, whether brotherly/sisterly or romantically inclined. The writing really captured the essence of the emotions and I was easily lost within the folds of each relationship.

I really enjoyed the ideas within this book and I thought the writing style was great, but I really think there needed to be more of this book. I think the idea would've done better as a series, or at least a much thicker book. Everything progressed a little too fast and I would've loved more detail in some places. However, the author did a fantastic job and if she can flesh out her stories a little more, I am sure she will have no trouble becoming a favourite author.

3.5/5
I enjoyed reading Echo and I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work. My main reason for reading this was the sci-fi aspect, and it did not disappoint there. I really enjoyed the world building. My only complaints are that I wish the story were a little longer and the writing a bit more exciting and urgent in parts. Aside from that, this was a really easy, fun read. I was intrigued from the first page and the plot flowed smoothly.

I liked Ash because she was easy to relate to on many levels. I understood her guilt, curiousty, and how conflicted she was about her family in terms of her identity. She was believably tough and vulnerable. There were times where I was annoyed with her because she kept saying she wanted to kick butt, but when it came down to it, she kept freezing. I understood it at first because the idea of combat was so new to her, but it became trying after a while. Still, in the end, I found myself rooting for her because she grew and learned a lot over the course of the story.

I enjoyed her relationship with her cousin as well. It was sweet and felt very genuine. I also liked Lokan. The description early on of him was great (I'd love to see it illustrated). He was kind of an enigma though and that bothered me at times because I wanted to get more of a feel for him. The other secondary characters, were nice as well. I felt like their development fit the story and circumstances perfectly.

The writing for Echo was good and the plot kept me on my toes (even though I had some things figured out). I felt like the story played like a well paced action/mystery movie, keeping me engaged and invested. However, there were times where I wished the writing was a bit more exciting and the tone a bit more defined - maybe even a bit darker. Overall, Echo was a fun ride. It was something different than the usual paranormal romance I've been reading lately. I hope to read more sci-fi novels this year and Echo was definitely a step in the right direction. I recommend this for readers looking for more sci-fi and a well written read.
3.5 Stars

'Echo' is a fast paced young adult science fiction novel that follows Ashara Vinn as she attempts to deal with the end of her world. Since the Council announced the Vision that the world would end, families have been staying together and waiting for the countdown to end. They know that the world is going to end, but they don't know how or why. Ashara wakes one morning to find she has been summoned to the Council for training in the Ethereal task force - which is strange since she has never shown signs of being a manipulator. Once at the Council for training, Ashara is told that the world will likely end due to Mages, the same race of people that murdered her younger brother months ago. On top of that, she must be trained by her ex-boyfriend, Loken, and things aren't exactly going as planned. Will Ashara and Loken, along with the rest of the Council and manipulators, be able to stop the end of the world? Or will their fate depend on something much darker - and more dangerous - like Ashara's death?

This was an exciting science fiction novel full of suspense and action that had me hooked from the beginning. Ashara is a great female lead character. She's smart, kind, and devoted to those she loves - but she also has the death of her younger brother on her heart and mind as well as her jumbled emotions for Loken. We see her character develop throughout the story, as she gains maturity and acceptance of her destiny and abilities. Her relationship with Loken is strained and very frustrating at first, but it's not the main plot of the book, so it doesn't consume too much of the story. I liked reading about the history of the planet and the different manipulators and their varying abilities. The author creates a believable new world in the book and I enjoyed learning as much about it as I could. The plot itself was intricately woven and had definite suspense and thrills throughout. The narrative was fast paced but not confusing for the reader, and the writing itself was very well done with vivid descriptions that had me easily imagining I was there alongside the characters as everything was happening. Overall, this was a finely crafted novel that fans of YA science fiction will definitely want to experience.

Disclosure I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.