Awakening by Shannon Duffy

Stand Alone or Series: First book in a planned series

Source: Sent to me for review from Entangled Teen

Format: Print

Summary

Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire life planned out- her career, her mate, even the date of her death. She doesn't even think to question when Darian, her childhood friend and neighbor, is convicted of murdering his parents. They had seemed like such a loving family. But if he was convicted, then he must have done it.

Then Darian shows up in her room late one night. He has escaped the Terrorscape, a nightmare machine used to punish all Noncompliants, and he needs Desiree's help. What he tells her rocks her world to its core and makes her doubt everything she's ever been told. With this new information, will Desiree and Darian be able to escape the Protectorate before it's too late?

                                 Review

As always, I am hesitant when I start a book by an author whose works I have never read before. Books like this one make me happy that I am still willing to give them a shot, and I’m glad I did because I absolutely loved it.

Desiree was a fantastic character. She was human, she was a teenager, and she acted like one. She was also strong. She had a lot dumped on her, and that really set her back. But she weathered the storm and became a great heroine. When Darian shows up, she doesn't automatically believe what he has to say. However, there have been questions in her head, and she didn't just blow him off. She searched for the truth, and she found it.

Darian was also a great character. I loved him!  He loves "Rae", and he is protective of her, but he also knows that she is capable. I loved the flashbacks to their childhood friendship, and I loved the development of their romance.

Awakening truly is a great book. I enjoyed every single minute that I was immersed in this world. Shannon Duffy wrote a story that jumps right off the pages. The world-building was excellent, and the characterization was excellent as well.

Page Count: 352 Pages

Starred Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Publisher: Entangled Teen

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