Things are more dangerous than they seem at Ganzfield, and not everyone will survive. Does Maddie have what it takes?
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- Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
- Release Date: August 20th, 2010
- My Copy: Received From Author.
- Pages: 238
- Series: Ganzfield Series
- Genre: Paranormal Y.A.
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Adversary (The Second Ganzfield Novel) |
I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Minder and was really excited about reading Adversary. The way things ended in Minder, there was a LOT of potential for Maddie’s story and I was glad to finally read what came next.
Against all odds I am really enjoying this series. Maddie is a great leading lady, loyal, brave and not afraid to speak her mind. One of the things I love about this series is that she has found her soulmate in Trevor and that is that. They might find some obstacles, some people might try to separate them, but they have found the person they are meant to be with in each other. I can enjoy the “will-they-wont-they” dance or even a nicely created triangle but there is something to be said about a couple that is just meant to be, gets together and from then on we get to enjoy their adventures as a couple… I simply LOVE that!
Kate Kaynak has really surprised me in Adversary by not being afraid of getting bloody and not underestimating her audience. No, this is not the Hunger Games and we don’t get nearly as much action, but Kate is not afraid of getting dirty and blurring the lines between honorable and unethical at times. People do die in this series and not just filler people either, which is well played since Maddie and her friends have inadvertently awaken a war that had been asleep for years.
Another thing that I really enjoyed was that Kate is not afraid to approach the sexuality of her characters. She doesn’t pretend teenagers don’t have sex or that they don’t have urges, she also doesn’t use it to teach her readers a lesson. She simply deals with the issue in a form that I feel is completely realistic.
The Ganzfield is first and foremost a character driven series in my opinion. There is some action and danger to be dealt with, but the internal and emotional issues do take center stage. So if you’re looking for some non-stop action, this might not be the series for you. But Kate has created very interesting and lovable characters that you can’t help but want to know more about.
Adversary is a great addition to this series and I really want to read more of it!
Next in The Ganzfield Series:
Legacy Coming out January 28th, 2011!
Review coming soon!
Accused Coming out July 2011!
Previously in The Gansfield Series:
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Another series I need to add to my list , I should have wished for more hours in the day lol. Thanks for a great review.
I just ordered The Hollow series book 1 today can't wait to get it.
@BLH
I totally know what you mean!!
ooooh bk1 is far from the best in the series, but I hope you love it =D
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Welcome back! I hope 2011 is treating you well so far :)
Okay, I just bought 'Minder' on Kindle. I like the idea of reading a series where the HEA are firmly established in the first book (kinda like Cat & Bones!)
Awesome review.
@Dani
YAY! cant wait to see what you think!
exactly like cat & bones but PG13 LMAO
Im glad to be back! hehe Missed you! =P
Hey Larissa,
I have to start reading out of my box. You have some really great book reviews many of which are authors that are new to me. You'll have to keep me on my toes this year and have me try new titles.
See ya!
Dana
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@Dana Alma
Absolutely!! I'll def do my best!!! =D
Pg13 Cat n Bones? Sign me up, lol
I have never heard if this book,but it sure does sounds good. Great review Larissa and Happy New Year!!
@Bella
LOL I meant in the sense that you know they will be together, and you get to see them through it all together hehe =D
@Savannah
Thanks hon! Happy New Year to you too! =D
Oh I like that she doesn't try to shield us from anything just because the characters are teenagers! I hate when YA is dumbed down like the author is trying to protect the readers from reality. Sounds like I need to pick this series up though, thanks for the review Larissa!
@Jenny
I hate that too!
Thanks Jenny! Hope you like it! =D