Media Type: ebook
Title: Watching You
Author: Shannon Greenland
Published by: Entangled Publishing
Publication date: July 2nd 2018
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Genre: Thriller, Young Adult
HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart
Recommended to: Readers who enjoy books that keep you guessing till the very end.
Viola’s always been that girl from that family, so a scholarship to a prestigious private school in Florida was supposed to be her ticket out of poverty and into a brand-new life. But Viola’s secrets have followed her. Her relationship with the intelligent and gorgeous Riel should have been the salvation she needed—he understands her troubled past better than anyone. But then weird things start to happen.
Frightening messages.
Missing personal items.
The unsettling feeling that she’s being watched.
Viola’s never been one to give her trust easily, but she’ll need to trust in Riel if she’s going to survive her stalker. Because she’s not fighting for a new life anymore—she’s fighting to stay alive.
There is a lot to unravel about Viola’s story and I hope to do it justice. We meet Viola as she is starting at a most prestigious school that she’s worked tirelessly to attend. From the first interaction with Riel we know that there is a spark between them but it is quickly doused with cold water when Viola realizes Riel is her competition for the scholarship that allows her to attend the school.
As Viola settles in at her new school she has a strong sense of impostor syndrome. She hasn’t lived the privileged life most of her classmates have and if they only knew where she came from she would never be accepted, or so she thinks. This particular piece of of the story is so important. The need to fit in, to feel like you belong, is so strong as you enter into adulthood. This is Viola’s chance to change her life and she’s willing to fight hard, study furiously, and try to ignore her budding feelings for a certain boy.
I really loved falling in love with Riel. His character has so much depth and passion that it’s impossible to ignore. Viola deserves a beautiful soul like Riel and their story was enthralling to read. Of course, as with most relationships, there are hurdles to overcome and trust to be earned, but I was rooting for them from the first meeting.
My favorite part of suspense novels is trying to figure out who did it, before it’s revealed in the story. I was not successful in this case, which makes me love this story even more. Viola’s stalker was a mystery right up to the reveal. So hang on to your hats, cause you’re in for a whirlwind.
I’d recommend this book to readers who enjoy a good coming of age story with a lot of heart, and a great build of suspense.
Shannon Greenland is the award winning author of several novels including the teen spy series, THE SPECIALISTS, and the YA romances, THE SUMMER MY LIFE BEGAN and SHADOW OF A GIRL. She also writes thrillers under S. E. Green and lives off the coast of Florida with her very grouchy dog.
FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.
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