In a world where everyone is gifted, be it in dancing, lightning-bringing, or death-giving, Ever is born…all-powerful.
For this gift, she is kidnapped and trafficked at birth. Fifteen years later, Ever still hasn’t seen even a glimmer of her powerful gift. Locked in an abandoned mall in New York City, she’s fighting to survive her captivity, her brutal guards, and the other gifted kids in her cell. She would do anything to escape.
Fox is gifted with time manipulation. Like Ever, he hasn’t come into his gift yet; like Ever, he hates the mall; and like Ever, he longs to be free. But there’s one thing he values above his freedom—it’s Ever’s love…
…yet, when the two make a desperate attempt to escape, this attempt proves so dark and twisted that it just might destroy Ever’s love for Fox.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21523811-into-the-blind?ac=1
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Praise for Into the Blind:
“A thrilling story…a must-read for the adventurous of heart!” —Gina Henning, author of Going Pecans
“…genuinely original and engaging…” —Jeanne Dallman, author of The Hour of Separation
“…unique voice…unique world…unique premise…” —Jon VanZile, editor of Dragon Tree Press
About the Author
Helen Rena loves reading and writing novels. And short stories. And flash fiction. She has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, and a vast collection of books and green bottles. She is still not sure why green bottles. She lives in Southern Oregon with her husband and two children. Please visit her at helenrena.com.
Author Links:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8074080.Helen_Rena
"In a world where everyone is gifted, be it in dancing, lightning-bringing, or death-giving, Ever is born…all-powerful.
For this gift, she is kidnapped and trafficked at birth. Fifteen years later, Ever still hasn’t seen even a glimmer of her powerful gift. Locked in an abandoned mall in New York City, she’s fighting to survive her captivity, her brutal guards, and the other gifted kids in her cell. She would do anything to escape.
Fox is gifted with time manipulation. Like Ever, he hasn’t come into his gift yet; like Ever, he hates the mall; and like Ever, he longs to be free. But there’s one thing he values above his freedom—it’s Ever’s love…
…yet, when the two make a desperate attempt to escape, this attempt proves so dark and twisted that it just might destroy Ever’s love for Fox."
I thought that Helen Rena's "Into the Blind" was a really fun read. The opening has you aware of the fact that you're dealing with two big situations. A world that has , sadly as ours does child and human trafficking .
The thing that makes these kids worth selling into a very miserable and dangerous life is their "gift".
Since that "Gift" which in Ever and Fox's case seem more like a curse since theirs hasn't budded yet. While being held in a miserable form of captivity two of these kids build a bond. Ever and Fox were really well thought out characters. The specific gifts they each had added another layer to the complications in their situation.
Helen Rena certainly keeps you on your toes during this book. The descriptions are vivid and the characters are filled out so you're seeing the story flow by in your imagination .
It has suspense, emotional and upsetting moments. It's defiantly a rollarcoaster ride from the first page on.
I'd recommend this to the YA genre. I think both guys and girls would get enjoyment out of the variety of characters and what they go through in the way ! Mousehead & Tales gives "Into the Blind by Helen Rena 3 3/4 stars. I'll be keeping my eye on this author. I suggest you add her immediately to your to be read list! Thanks for checking in. Mousehead & Tales
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