Author: Sara Wilson Etienne
Pages: 320
Publisher: Penguin
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Release: February 2nd 2012
Buy the Book at: Book Depository / Amazon
When sixteen-year-old Faye arrives at Holbrook Academy, she doesn't expect to find herself exactly where she needs to be. After years of strange waking visions and nightmares, her only comfort the bones of dead animals, Faye is afraid she's going crazy. Fast. But her first night at Holbrook, she feels strangely connected to the school and the island it sits on, like she's come home. She's even made her first real friends, but odd things keep happening to them. Every morning they wake on the floors of their dorm rooms with their hands stained red. Faye knows she's the reason, but what does it all mean? The handsome Kel tries to help her unravel the mystery, but Faye is certain she can't trust him; in fact, he may be trying to kill her - and the rest of the world too. Rich, compelling writing will keep the pages turning in this riveting and tautly told psychological thriller.
Wickedly Written and Highly Irresistible!
Harbinger is an extraordinary and highly perturbing novel that will make your blood run cold! Sara Wilson Etienne's debut novel will insanely obsess you with this remarkable and masterfully written Psychological Thriller that you'll probably want to read over and over again!
First, when I said "historical" it doesn't mean this is an historical novel. Not at all, but there is relevant historical information that I absolutely enjoyed discovering. Harbinger is definitely one of the genres that I am most fond of, Psychological Thriller. I love being confused in books to the point that I feel I'm going insane along with the characters. Sara Wilson Etienne successfully did this and many times, I had to put the book down to take a breath. In this case, putting the book down wasn't a bad thing at all because what's going on in Faye's life (the heroine) is absolutely overpowering that my own mind couldn't handle it for too long. Whoa!
The story itself is like a snowball that grows and grows and the closer you get to discover the truth, the creepier things get. I absolutely love this about Harbinger; the world the author has created is such a bizarre, yet welcoming place. Etienne easily transports you to Holbrook Academy and into Faye's visions, giving readers a real taste of what it feels like to go insane. However, Faye is a very strong character and soon, she start to discover certain things that lead her closer to the truth of her visions and to what's going on in Holbrook Academy. In addition, there is Kel, a highly compelling and mysterious boy that brings the perfect amount of romance to this nail-biting thriller! Also, there is "the family" (the friends), the Takers (bad guys) Dr. Mordoch and Rita who complete the cast of this outstanding novel.
Harbinger is an exceptional and captivating debut that gives readers so much more than just an addictive and remarkable story in a spellbinding setting. Harbinger carries a beautiful message and two alternative solutions to two important questions that yet have no answers. Sara Wilson Etienne has created a world where today's environmental problems can be solved and where part of an extinguished culture is still alive among us. Believe me, you have to read Harbinger!
Wickedly written and highly irresistible, Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne is a marvelous eccentricity among the vast diversity of YA books that will certainly engrave its own mark in every readers' psyche for a very, very long time.
❤Thank you so much to Penguin Canada for providing me a review copy of Harbinger!❤
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Visit the author's website at http://www.sarawilsonetienne.com
33 comments:
I'm glad to see such a good review out there!! I haven't seen many reviews at all, so I'm happy you liked it :) I'll definitely be adding it to my TBR now :)
Anna @ Literary Exploration
OMG OMG OMG AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this one!!!! Personally I didn't really want to read it because well...the trailer and the cover didn't really get my attention *hangs head in shame*! But wow after reading your review I have added Harbringer's release date and HIGHLIGHTED it in PINK in my calander. Yup that's enthusiasm! And OMG the release is right around the corner EEK!!! So excited now :) And *sighs* KEL!!!! Another swoon worthy fictional boy!??!?!? And wait he's MYSTERIOUS?!?! It's like this book was made for me hehehehe <3 Fabulous review!!!!
The book is totally awesome my dear! I love thrillers holy molly!!! However, even though there is a hot guy, there is not much romance. There is just the right amount for a Psychological thriller (which is little and perfect for this creepy genre) Totally worth having and reading my dear! I hope this genre does it for you =)
OH MY GOD NATALIA!! I LOOOOOVE being confused like that too and I love this premise OMG I'm SO Psyched! I also really recommend you read Drowning Instinct it's very intense like this sounds. Omg you have me so psyched I'm going to order it right now on TBD!! :D
This one sounds absolutely awesome! I've been hearing some great things about this one so I can't wait to get my hands on a copy :)
Wonderful review Natalia! I really like being confused while reading when it's the good kind of confusing - when I know things are going to be made clear to me if I can just figure out how the pieces fit together:) So glad you enjoyed this one! Hope you have a fabulous weekend:)
Wow, that's a great review. Makes me want to go out and get it.
OMG NATALIA! THIS SOUNDS F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C <33333 I LOVE psychological thrillers, especially ones when I'll be confused as well :DD eeeeeeeee and KEL! He sounds like the PERFECT guy in any YA book! Oh and it's absolutely wonderful that there's little romance since in a psychological thriller, what we need is mystery, plot and creepiness! I loved,loved LOVED your review!!! Cant wait to get it when it's released here in Australia ;)
Great review! I've been seeing this on everybody's IMM. Never had the desire to read it until I read your review. And oh, the trailer is awesome!
Ohh wow! I need to read this book when it comes out! I rarely read a book that I get so attached that I gush on the review. It seems that you did enjoy the whole read. Have you read Variant by Robison Wells?! I feel the similarities for some reason. Take note that I really love Variant ;) Thanks for the wonderful review! I'm preordering this one ;)
Jay @ We Fancy Books
Ah this book just sounds absolutely exciting! I love psychological thrillers, books and movies-wise ♥
Fantastic review, like always, darling! :)
xoxo,
Gianna
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! NATALIA! OMFG! I was excited about Harbringer BEFORE your review. Excited doesn't cover it anymore. ASDFGHLGHASHFAGFSADH! OK, you gave NOTHING away in this review, but what you've hinted at? Seriously. I'm excited. Oh goodness, and you had me with your opening sentence. I'm gonna go for a walk now so I dont' hyperventilate from excitement O_____O
AAAAAAAA!!!!!! This review is so AWESOME, Natalia! ♥ I am so dying to read this and absolutely love the cover. Must must get this book!!! Thank you for sharing this with us! :)
Celine @ Forget-me-not
Ahhhh, you are so mean! ;) Lol, how you could you tease me with this review! I'm dying to read this one thanks to you (after realizing I wanted to read it after watching the trailer) and hopefully when I get my hands on this one, I love it as much as you!
Oh girls!! I really loved this book! yet it doesnt have much romance but it does has the perfect amount for this creepy thriller!
I hope you all enojy it as much as I did when you read it my dears!! ^___^
thanks you all for the lovely messages!! Happy reading!! muah!!
Hey beautiful!!!!! *blows kisses*
What a fabulous and totally mind-blowing review! I am so ready for my blood to run cold, bring it on! I've heard this book was really great! I don't really dig the cover - I think they did a poor job with it - but oh-well, I want it anyway!!! :D Especially now, after you just rocked-my-socks-off with your excellent review!
Thanks for your comment on my IMM - you are the sweetest! :D I so hope we are closer to each other! If you ever visit Toronto (and personally I think you should do it, like, RIGHT. NOW!) then make sure to let me know! We are so hanging out!!!
Muah, muah, MUAH!!!! <3 <3 <#
Great review, and thats a brill trailor! It looks amazing! Thanks for sharing,
Jessica from Booked Up!
http://www.bookedupbloggers.blogspot.com/
:) x
My skepticism on this one has been crushed, noe I HAVE to read it, excellent review luv ;)
Tristan @ Reads With Wreckless Abandon
What an awesome book1 Sarah did an awesome job with this incredible stuff seriously!
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