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Gypsy (2014)

by Trisha Leigh(Favorite Author)

4.24 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1499201060 (ISBN13: 9781499201062)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Createspace

series

The Cavy Files

review 1: Gypsy is described by irs author, Trisha Leigh, as "X-men meets Alias" and at the time when the genetically mutated teenagers are introduced, living in a secluded house owned by the Professor, the similarities to Marvel's sci-fi series are obvious. However, Trisha Leigh is able to free Gypsy from this label as the story progresses, writing a story which is unique and gripping.The talents the teenagers who live at Darley Hall possess range from "operational" to "inconsepuential", with three categories of "substantial", "developmental" and "unstable" inbetween. Gypsy, the story's main character, is able to see the age a person will die when she makes skin-to-skin contact with them. This talent is considered to be unuseful and she feels set apart from the group of Cavies and ... moreshe even considers escaping Darley Hall.The Cavies are unprepared for the changes which discovery brings, as they are 'rescued'. Gypsy if relieved to be reunited with her the father she has never met, but finds adapting to life in the outside world confusing and noisy.We watch each Cavy deal with their new lives differently; some findinbg relationships difficult and others struggling to control their powers. Despite this they retain their 'Clubhouse', a telepathic meeting place, which is a vital link for the reader.The story crosses from sci-fi to romance and suspense, as the group reveal secrets about their biological families and reasons for being placed at Darley, as well as trying to rescue their friend who is in danger.Trisha Leigh's plot is involved and after each chapter I was eager to expose more of the story. I like the fact that each character is so individual, with strengths and weaknesses, but we are constantly asked to question who is trustworthy.Gypsy is a cleverly told story, which leaves us excited for its sequel and I can guarantee it is a book I will buy!
review 2: This book combined my love of all things X-man-ish and good story telling. The characters were intriguing and well thought out. Haven't we all wanted superpowers at one time or another, I know I have, but to have a seemingly useless power of knowing when people are going to die, I don't think I would like that one. Gypsy is considered rather mundane in her world of exceptionally gifted peers, or Cavies as the author named them. They are secluded on what the outside world thinks is an abandoned plantation in the south until a stranger shows up and changes their world.Ms Leigh's plot weaving and world building is stupendous! You live through Gypsy as she learns about her new reality and you don't want to put the book away as things start to unfold. I give this book 4 stars and I will be reading the 2nd book in the series as well. less

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