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Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey (Review #58)

"Is Lenzi losing her mind?

She must be. She hears voices and is having visions - gravestones, floods, a gorgeous guy with steel-gray eyes. She has got to be going crazy; just like her dad did. Her boyfriend, Zak, can't do anything to help; and the voices just keep getting louder, the visions more intense.

Then Lenzi meets Alden, the guy from her dreams, and everything makes sense. Sort of, Lenzi learns she is a reincarnated Speaker, destined to guide lost souls into the afterlife with Alden as her Protector.

But Lenzi must choose her own path - wisely. Because a malevolent spirit is quickly closing in. And time is running out."

Review:
This story began as any paranormal book does: with the main character feeling as though she's going crazy. Then a guy with mysteriously shaded eyes comes along and "saves her" and helps her in her journey of becoming who she really is. This story was no exception. In fact, it fits the bill to the letter. I was a little disappointed, I must admit. I thought this story would put a new spin on a tale all too popular nowadays. Unfortunately, it fell below my expectations. As I was reading it, I felt as though I had read it before and everything was too predictable. It held a stunning resemblance to Fated by Alyson Noel which may explain my sense of déjà-vu. But, nonetheless, I should have that feeling while reading the book. I should have embarked on a new adventure, a new tale but that was not the case. I have come to the conclusion of not recommending this book, simply because you've probably already read it.


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