Book Review: Awakened (Resilient #2) by Patricia Vanasse

Media Type: Ebook
Title: Awakened
Series: Resilient #2
Author: Patricia Vanasse
Publisher: Pants on Fire Press
Pages: Paperback; 317
Release Date: July 2015
Source: CBB Book Promotions
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Content Screening: Violence

HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart

Recommended to: Readers who enjoy strong female protagonists and lots of action.

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Under the control of The Agency, a secret, governmental organization that created genetically engineered teens who posses a combination of extraordinary abilities, Adam is serving the purpose for which he was created while his girlfriend, Livia fights to save him. Manipulated to forget his love for Livia and his past, he lives a life crafted by fake memories that enslave him to a life of following the orders of an organization, whose intentions are unclear. Now Adam battles with vivid “dreams” of a life he does not remember and the strong connection he feels to the girl with familiar blue eyes.

Livia’s desire for vengeance lead her and Daniel on a dangerous race to disrupt the destructive string of events that The Agency initiated seventeen years earlier. As they travel across parts of North America in search of other teens who are just like them, Livia will face an ethical battle over genetics, loyalty, and love. The race is on, and it is up to Livia to destroy The Agency and rescue Adam, but even if she succeeds at saving him, there are no guarantees she’ll be able to save the deep connection they once shared.

Last year, I read and loved Resilient by Patricia Vanasse. It was one of those surprising books. The kind that are a slow burn, but that finish strong. I’ve been eagerly awaiting the sequel ever since! There were so many questions I had, and the cliffhanger was an evil one. Let’s just say that I had very high hopes for Awakened. I couldn’t wait to see if everything I wanted was there.

Livia was the same main character that I knew and loved, if a little more tough around the edges. From a girl who wasn’t comfortable in her own skin, to a girl who is willing to put everything on the line to do what is right, her transformation was instantly recognizable. My biggest problem with the last book was that Adam seemed to steal Livia’s fire. The romance ate away her tough outer shell. This time around, she was once again on her own, and I loved her all the more for it.

Truth be told, I actually enjoyed the characters in this installment much more than the first. There was a lot more depth to everyone who I had already met but, best of all, there were new characters in the mix. I enjoyed meeting each one of them in turn. By the time this motley crew of rebels was assembled, the chemistry between them was perfect and I was lost in it.

Still, there were some things that didn’t really click for me in Awakened. The biggest being that this particular book isn’t very action heavy. While there is just enough forward movement to keep things fresh, and keep the characters growing, it wasn’t as exciting as the first book. I know this is because there’s still one book left, but it didn’t change the fact that I missed that dynamic. Also, I wasn’t a big fan of the ending. It seemed to take everything I knew about these characters, and throw it out the window. Perhaps it’s a ploy, and I’ll regret thinking that? I just don’t know.

Overall, I’d say this is a fairly solid middle book. It gets the job done, especially in the character development department. I’m just hoping the next book is even more exciting.

Patricia Vanasse was born and raised
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now she lives on a beautiful island in the Pacific
Northwest. She has been through Culinary Arts, Psychology, Law School, and now
has finally found her passion in creative writing. She also loves traveling, cooking,
and is an avid reader. Her strength- believes that everything is possible.  Her weakness- an obsessive relationship with
caffeine.

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