Anya Parrish

The only reason this book isn't getting 5 stars is because I find the explanation to what was going on to be scientifically weak. I'm not an endocrinologist but really, the book would have been better if the resolution had been a bit vaguer so we scientists wouldn't be able to nitpick.

Other than that I have absolutely nothing to point out, excellent pacing, characters, plot, everything was great.
I've read reviews complaining about the insta-love and they held me back from reading this book for a while. There was insta-love, yes, but it was more believable than that particular plot point tends to be, taking in consideration how the character's pasts, their personalities, and the situation they were in contributed to it.

But honestly, it was so original and at times really creepy, I definitely recommend it! I suck at writing reviews of books I really like, I guess I'm a better hater :/
Anyway, go read this, it's great!

And I really, really, REALLY hope this will become a series!… (mais)

I love books that mess with the mind. But I love it even more when people minds are messed with and they think they are going crazy! Fantastic!

What I liked most about this books is the craziness of it. Dani think she seeing stuff but is it real? I loved that she fought and try ti hide it for so long. The plot line of the book gave me a great pace to read at but also keep me entertain. I like the new elements were added to the story little by little.

The love interest and new characters to the story made me read it faster. I like that this new characters is not what he seems but is also alike to Dani. Once the reader is in a few chapters in, we begin to see secrets unfold, shot fired and now they are on the run. I loved that every little twist and turn gave me a happy feeling inside.

The whole conspiracy of this book had me on my toes. I love the secrets exposed at the end. I was a little shocked, but sort of expected it. Now all I want to know is what is she seeing? Is it something real or just her mind? This book definitely makes me want to read more!

Damage is a non-stop action filled book! With mind illusions, experiments, and on the run for the government, its no wonder this book made me want more!… (mais)

Damage by Anya Parrish has such a cool premise - two teenagers that had homicidal imaginary friends as children suddenly come together and realize the nightmare isn't over yet. Unfortunately - the awesomeness of the plot far exceeded the characterization, leaving me feeling mostly disappointed.

I will say first that this book was definitely creepy. Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid? What would you do if it suddenly turned up and tried to throw you off a building or breathe fire at you? Top it off with being chased by shady governmental officials and we have definite Halloween-worthy drama on our hands.

Dani and Jesse are in a horrible bus crash, which reawakens their childhood nightmares, leaving them scared out of their minds and in terrible danger. They try to unlock the secrets as to why both of them have such similar problems - which ends up wrapping them up in medicinal complications and governmental intrigue. Whoa boy, are they in for a wild ride.

So, the plot was pretty much non-stop. They went from one terrible situation to the next, constantly trying to battle their imaginations and collect more information about their pasts. Unfortunately - the danger catches up to them far too quickly. There is a massive twist at the end that will leave you bug-eyed, my friends!

Too bad the characters fail to live up to the plot in basically every single way. Both Dani and Jesse basically function only as plot devices. None of their actions or emotions ring true. Ever. I was so totally disappointed by this. The book should have been longer, giving them more room to develop naturally. Example: Dani goes from having never been kissed and hating having people touch her at all to suddenly being in love with Jesse and hating being unable to touch him every second. (I'll pause here so you can roll your eyes.) Seriously, I don't know how to say it any other way - the characterization was just plain bad.

Still, if you don't care as much about the people as you do about a crazy-intense-thrilling-high-octane plot, than Damage is a book you'll enjoy! Creepy and suspenseful at every turn.… (mais)