Published: October 2013
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 305
Copy Provided by: Library
Summary: Goodreads
Summary:
Supernatural meets The Da Vinci Code in this action-packed paranormal thriller, the first book in a new series from New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia.
I never believed in ghosts. Until one tried to kill me.
When Kennedy Waters finds her mother dead, her world begins to unravel. She doesn’t know that paranormal forces in a much darker world are the ones pulling the strings. Not until identical twins Jared and Lukas Lockhart break into Kennedy’s room and destroy a dangerous spirit sent to kill her. The brothers reveal that her mother was part of an ancient secret society responsible for protecting the world from a vengeful demon — a society whose five members were all murdered on the same night.
Now Kennedy has to take her mother’s place in the Legion if she wants to uncover the truth and stay alive. Along with new Legion members Priest and Alara, the teens race to find the only weapon that might be able to destroy the demon — battling the deadly spirits he controls every step of the way.
Suspense, romance, and the paranormal meet in this chilling urban fantasy, the first book in a new series from Kami Garcia, bestselling coauthor of the Beautiful Creatures novels.
I never believed in ghosts. Until one tried to kill me.
When Kennedy Waters finds her mother dead, her world begins to unravel. She doesn’t know that paranormal forces in a much darker world are the ones pulling the strings. Not until identical twins Jared and Lukas Lockhart break into Kennedy’s room and destroy a dangerous spirit sent to kill her. The brothers reveal that her mother was part of an ancient secret society responsible for protecting the world from a vengeful demon — a society whose five members were all murdered on the same night.
Now Kennedy has to take her mother’s place in the Legion if she wants to uncover the truth and stay alive. Along with new Legion members Priest and Alara, the teens race to find the only weapon that might be able to destroy the demon — battling the deadly spirits he controls every step of the way.
Suspense, romance, and the paranormal meet in this chilling urban fantasy, the first book in a new series from Kami Garcia, bestselling coauthor of the Beautiful Creatures novels.
Review:
Kami Garcia is one half of the super-team who wrote Beautiful Creatures. While the movie did not do this series justice, it remains on my top 10 most beloved YA series. So Kami and her co-author Margaret Stohl parted ways to write their own titles. Unbreakable is book #1 in The Legion series.
The initial feeling of Supernatural meets Da Vinci Code is the precise interpretation that I have of The Legion series. A couple of the main characters - Jared and Lucas remind me of a younger version of Sam and Dean...although perhaps just a wee bit less rugged and good looking in my mind . :D But the references to certain secretive organizations is fascinating to me.
Although I am enjoying the main character, Kennedy, I feel like the love relationships starting to form are not convincing as a reader. I understand where Ms. Garcia is heading but there was a lack of electricity between Kennedy and Jared for me. It did not feel believable (Sorry Kami). I just didn't feel the chemistry as I did with Lena and Ethan in Beautiful Creatures.
There was one scene in particular which was a little disturbing to me. The well scene...it brought back images of The Ring. If you have a good imagination and like adventure and some horror books, this might be a good title for you. Once this Scooby Doo team unites and begins their quest, there are quite a few obstacles they face in order to complete their mission.
Action, adventure, mystery, secret organizations and an ending that I was not anticipating....all a fantastic start to a new series. Oh, and there is not enough romance to make it icky for boys. ;) Bring on Book #2!!
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