The Gifting: A Supernatural Romance (The Gifting Series Book 1)

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In all a great story of a far too possible society (that makes you think), great intriguing characters, a mystery you want to solve, a young adult novel with all the great teenage drama, and what's more? You'll have to find out. *wink wink. I must also mention that even though this is not categorized in the Christian fiction genre, K.E., aka Katie Ganshert, is a Christian (and she does write inspirational novels) and The Gifting does have qualities that seeps through from an inspirational point of view. I think that is also something I love about this series. I'm jumping the gun here, since I've yet to read or listen to the other 2 books, but I will. That's how sure I am. Just look at them! Pretty covers with a captivating story that will get you hooked. If I read it, I'd think I would give it a full 5 stars. Since I went the audiobook way, I'll have to take off 1/2 star for the narration that took some getting use to and didn't fit my image of Tess. So 4.5 stars! What really matters? In her high school, it’s all about an external identity that’s donned like a mask. However, in Christ believers are invited to throw away masks and walk in genuine care for others. That’s hard to do at seventeen, especially when the partner in one’s experience is the most sought-after boy in the school.

Once starting this book I could not put it down. Although this book is your typical young adult story, the story-line is interesting and a little different. I liked Tess and Luka, who are the main characters but I also liked the other connected characters. There is depth to some of the characters but I feel as if there is more to come. Set in a not-too-distant future that feels frighteningly like home, this novel immerses readers within the heart of Tess’s fear from the very first chapter. This is not, however, a novel of horror. Guaranteed to leave you breathless, The Gifting is an eerie merging of Gothic-like dystopian mystery and YA romance within a pulse-pounding supernatural thriller. Expect to lose sleep over this book! A must-read addition to any YA reader’s collection, this one’s a keeper!” The politically correct term is Native Americans, Syd.” Dustin pops a handful of M&M’s into his mouth. The paper crinkles as Dad flips to the business section. “You gonna join me at work on Saturday, kiddo?” But are these things she sees really hallucinations? Is it possible that these spiritual beings she sees and the dreams she has that come to pass are actually real? When her family moved to a new town to get away from an incident and she meets a boy who can see and dream the way she does the world she knew turns upside down.So I ignore my brother and fill my lungs with oxygen and wish for the one thing I want most, the one thing that’s constantly elusive. Sydney hops off Pete’s knee and pulls the drapes across the large picture window. The swinging vertical blinds chop apart the waning daylight. No, listen, Tess. We found some really crazy stuff. Elliana thinks what you saw could’ve been real.”

I want you to promise me she’ll be okay. I want you to promise that we won’t lose her. I want you to promise that our daughter won’t end up like your mom.” You think Pete is exaggerating?” Mom’s voice wobbles. “James, our son said she was hitting and scratching herself. He said she was screaming for something to get off her.” You have to know where to look.” She wags her eyebrows. “I told Rose that this house was built on an Indian burial ground and she doesn’t believe me.” Mom gives Pete and me a goodbye kiss on our cheeks and tells us to have a great first day. The icy chill follows me to school and remains while the principal of Jude High welcomes all 300 of us to a new year. It follows me into Mr. Greeley’s classroom, too. He teaches Current Events, a course every high school student in the country is required to take, because apparently, the government agrees with my dad. Ignorance is unacceptable. A limited number of self-propelling wheelchairs will be available to borrow from the Box Office for visitors who would benefit from using a mobility aid to navigate the performance, and our Access Team will also be on hand to provide more bespoke support, including temporary seating, when requested.You’re right on time!” She grabs Pete’s hand and pulls him inside. “We just got out the Ouija board.” She’s going to have to speak with a government-mandated psychiatrist,” Mom whispers. “Nothing about this is safe.” That’s enough, Miranda.” The sharpness of his words slice through the air. “We can’t talk about this. Not here.”