Helpful Score: 2
Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com
As one case closes another one opens. Janie Hannagan returns, this time using her abilities of being swept into a person's dreams to solve a sex scandal at her school.
Several calls have been made on Fieldridge High School's anonymous phone line. Although inaudible at times, the messages result in the assumption that certain faculty members and students at Fieldridge have been fooling around. So Captain and her agents use their closest resources to try and crack the case, meaning Janie and Cabel will have to figure out what is going on. Objection at first by Cabel, but Janie gives the final decision and both are on the case.
While the investigation continues, Janie is given the chance to finally see what lies ahead for her. Hardly given any information about her ability, Captain gives Janie a box full of papers written by Martha Stubin that not only contains her secrets and past, but the positive and negative effects of helping others with their dreams. Although she may have a clue with what these effects are, Janie isn't so sure she is ready to confirm what she already knows.
With the intensity of the case and her outcome, Cabel isn't so sure he can handle the danger that Janie puts herself in, and their relationship begins to weaken. Will they be able to get through this case peacefully or will it tear them apart?
As a highly anticipated sequel to WAKE, FADE certainly lives up to expectations. Along with Janie, readers will be able to delve deeper into the enormity of Janie's ability and the strain that it causes not only on her but also on Cabel.
The simplicity of the writing and the creativity of the plot will leave an imprint of the reader, causing it to never FADE from their mind.
As one case closes another one opens. Janie Hannagan returns, this time using her abilities of being swept into a person's dreams to solve a sex scandal at her school.
Several calls have been made on Fieldridge High School's anonymous phone line. Although inaudible at times, the messages result in the assumption that certain faculty members and students at Fieldridge have been fooling around. So Captain and her agents use their closest resources to try and crack the case, meaning Janie and Cabel will have to figure out what is going on. Objection at first by Cabel, but Janie gives the final decision and both are on the case.
While the investigation continues, Janie is given the chance to finally see what lies ahead for her. Hardly given any information about her ability, Captain gives Janie a box full of papers written by Martha Stubin that not only contains her secrets and past, but the positive and negative effects of helping others with their dreams. Although she may have a clue with what these effects are, Janie isn't so sure she is ready to confirm what she already knows.
With the intensity of the case and her outcome, Cabel isn't so sure he can handle the danger that Janie puts herself in, and their relationship begins to weaken. Will they be able to get through this case peacefully or will it tear them apart?
As a highly anticipated sequel to WAKE, FADE certainly lives up to expectations. Along with Janie, readers will be able to delve deeper into the enormity of Janie's ability and the strain that it causes not only on her but also on Cabel.
The simplicity of the writing and the creativity of the plot will leave an imprint of the reader, causing it to never FADE from their mind.
Helpful Score: 2
Beware: When reading this book you will be unable to put it down. I loved it! I stopped reading last night with about 50 pages to do and had to get back up and turn the light on and finish it! I highly recommend it! In the world of supernatural/paranormal Young Adult books this series stands apart from the others. Read it!!
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Helpful Score: 2
This is the second book in the Wake series by Lisa McMann. The last information I was able to find said that the third book in the series "Gone" will be out next year some time. I couldn't find anymore plans for additional books in the series after that.
This book was a good addition to the series. It takes place shortly after Wake ended. The police have been getting occasional calls on their high school crime tip line that are worrisome; they point to the possibility of some serious sexual harassment happening in Janie's high school and the police think high school teachers might be involved. They want Janie and Cabel to keep an eye out and see if they find anything suspicious. Janie is making some progress in controlling her dreams but other things are happening that are disturbing to her. Her and Cabel continue to have to pretend they are not a couple in order to do their under cover spying at school which is putting stress on their relationship.
I found this book to be disturbing but well written. There is a lot of student/teacher sexual harassment going on. There is also a lot ofdiscussion of date rape drugs and their use; that actually might be good as to raise awareness as to the use of these drugs. It is a suspenseful read and moves quickly. The characters are easy to identify with and I felt like Janie is kind of getting a bum deal overall. Cabel is my favorite character by a long shot.
I really don't have any complaints about this book. People who find sexual crimes and drug use especially disturbing might want to stay clear. This book was more of a thriller, mystery than the last book. It is a good addition to the series and I am sure teen readers will be glued to the pages. It was again a quick read; it only took me 3 hours to finish the book. It is a testament to the book that I finished it in one sitting; the story really grabs you and pulls you right through. It is a complete story on its own but I think readers will want to read the first book in order to understand the background of all of the involved characters.
I look forward to reading "Gone" when it comes out.
This book was a good addition to the series. It takes place shortly after Wake ended. The police have been getting occasional calls on their high school crime tip line that are worrisome; they point to the possibility of some serious sexual harassment happening in Janie's high school and the police think high school teachers might be involved. They want Janie and Cabel to keep an eye out and see if they find anything suspicious. Janie is making some progress in controlling her dreams but other things are happening that are disturbing to her. Her and Cabel continue to have to pretend they are not a couple in order to do their under cover spying at school which is putting stress on their relationship.
I found this book to be disturbing but well written. There is a lot of student/teacher sexual harassment going on. There is also a lot ofdiscussion of date rape drugs and their use; that actually might be good as to raise awareness as to the use of these drugs. It is a suspenseful read and moves quickly. The characters are easy to identify with and I felt like Janie is kind of getting a bum deal overall. Cabel is my favorite character by a long shot.
I really don't have any complaints about this book. People who find sexual crimes and drug use especially disturbing might want to stay clear. This book was more of a thriller, mystery than the last book. It is a good addition to the series and I am sure teen readers will be glued to the pages. It was again a quick read; it only took me 3 hours to finish the book. It is a testament to the book that I finished it in one sitting; the story really grabs you and pulls you right through. It is a complete story on its own but I think readers will want to read the first book in order to understand the background of all of the involved characters.
I look forward to reading "Gone" when it comes out.
Helpful Score: 1
Again, love the cover, and I think the third book in the series is awesome as well.
This is the second book in the YA series by Lisa McMann. The first was Wake and the third, Gone, will come out 2/9/2010. I think this series is being called the "Dream Catcher Series", but I could be mistaken.
After reading Wake, I had pretty low expectations for this book. Janie and her boyfriend Cabel are now working undercover at the high school to suss out a sexual predator who happens to also be a teacher at their school. Janie is using her new dream powers (she describes it as TiVo - she can pause and pan around the scene in a dream) to help with the investigation.
I thought that this book was a tad better than Wake and rated it at 3.5 stars. It was a very quick read at about 2 hours. I can't stand McMann's writing style. It is full of fragments (not that I am a grammar queen, far from it) and every paragraph. Has sentences. That end. Like. This. So, again, it was extremely choppy. At times, I would look at the dates and a few weeks or a month has gone by and we don't really know what happened during that time. I still have questions, mainly about Janie's relationship with her mother. Is there something more to it, or was it an easy way to allow Janie to come and go as she pleased? If so, not very creative from the author.
I was so glad that this book developed Janie and Cabel more. We know more about her powers, what she can do and the consequences of them. I really like Janie's friend, Carrie, but she was somewhat absent in this book. There is great information about being aware of date rape drugs. If you are uncomfortable with teens drinking and inappropriate sexual relationships, I would skip this one. There were definitely some creepy parts and it was a much darker book than the first.
Overall, it was a little better than okay and I will read Gone. I am interested in seeing where it will take us.
This is the second book in the YA series by Lisa McMann. The first was Wake and the third, Gone, will come out 2/9/2010. I think this series is being called the "Dream Catcher Series", but I could be mistaken.
After reading Wake, I had pretty low expectations for this book. Janie and her boyfriend Cabel are now working undercover at the high school to suss out a sexual predator who happens to also be a teacher at their school. Janie is using her new dream powers (she describes it as TiVo - she can pause and pan around the scene in a dream) to help with the investigation.
I thought that this book was a tad better than Wake and rated it at 3.5 stars. It was a very quick read at about 2 hours. I can't stand McMann's writing style. It is full of fragments (not that I am a grammar queen, far from it) and every paragraph. Has sentences. That end. Like. This. So, again, it was extremely choppy. At times, I would look at the dates and a few weeks or a month has gone by and we don't really know what happened during that time. I still have questions, mainly about Janie's relationship with her mother. Is there something more to it, or was it an easy way to allow Janie to come and go as she pleased? If so, not very creative from the author.
I was so glad that this book developed Janie and Cabel more. We know more about her powers, what she can do and the consequences of them. I really like Janie's friend, Carrie, but she was somewhat absent in this book. There is great information about being aware of date rape drugs. If you are uncomfortable with teens drinking and inappropriate sexual relationships, I would skip this one. There were definitely some creepy parts and it was a much darker book than the first.
Overall, it was a little better than okay and I will read Gone. I am interested in seeing where it will take us.
I really enjoyed FADE. While I'm not a huge fan of the way McMann writes (the style is kind of awkward, slipping back and forth with no clear narrator), the plot idea is excellent. (As you would know if you've already read WAKE)
McMann develops Janie and Cabel's relationship, and both characters grow a great deal. They are both the by-products of abuse or neglect and as predicted Cabe's past and Janie's future loom over them.
In the 2nd book of the trilogy (GONE is the 3rd and final of this series coming out in spring 2010) Janie learns and develops her "dream-catching" powers while investigating a potential high school sex scandal. Of course, with every "gift" there are sacrifices, and in this book we get an ultimate idea of Janie's future.
McMann develops Janie and Cabel's relationship, and both characters grow a great deal. They are both the by-products of abuse or neglect and as predicted Cabe's past and Janie's future loom over them.
In the 2nd book of the trilogy (GONE is the 3rd and final of this series coming out in spring 2010) Janie learns and develops her "dream-catching" powers while investigating a potential high school sex scandal. Of course, with every "gift" there are sacrifices, and in this book we get an ultimate idea of Janie's future.
Again, love the cover, and I think the third book in the series is awesome as well.
This is the second book in the YA series by Lisa McMann. The first was Wake and the third, Gone, will come out 2/9/2010. I think this series is being called the "Dream Catcher Series", but I could be mistaken.
After reading Wake, I had pretty low expectations for this book. Janie and her boyfriend Cabel are now working undercover at the high school to suss out a sexual predator who happens to also be a teacher at their school. Janie is using her new dream powers (she describes it as TiVo - she can pause and pan around the scene in a dream) to help with the investigation.
I thought that this book was a tad better than Wake and rated it at 3.5 stars. It was a very quick read at about 2 hours. I can't stand McMann's writing style. It is full of fragments (not that I am a grammar queen, far from it) and every paragraph. Has sentences. That end. Like. This. So, again, it was extremely choppy. At times, I would look at the dates and a few weeks or a month has gone by and we don't really know what happened during that time. I still have questions, mainly about Janie's relationship with her mother. Is there something more to it, or was it an easy way to allow Janie to come and go as she pleased? If so, not very creative from the author.
I was so glad that this book developed Janie and Cabel more. We know more about her powers, what she can do and the consequences of them. I really like Janie's friend, Carrie, but she was somewhat absent in this book. There is great information about being aware of date rape drugs. If you are uncomfortable with teens drinking and inappropriate sexual relationships, I would skip this one. There were definitely some creepy parts and it was a much darker book than the first.
Overall, it was a little better than okay and I will read Gone. I am interested in seeing where it will take us.
This is the second book in the YA series by Lisa McMann. The first was Wake and the third, Gone, will come out 2/9/2010. I think this series is being called the "Dream Catcher Series", but I could be mistaken.
After reading Wake, I had pretty low expectations for this book. Janie and her boyfriend Cabel are now working undercover at the high school to suss out a sexual predator who happens to also be a teacher at their school. Janie is using her new dream powers (she describes it as TiVo - she can pause and pan around the scene in a dream) to help with the investigation.
I thought that this book was a tad better than Wake and rated it at 3.5 stars. It was a very quick read at about 2 hours. I can't stand McMann's writing style. It is full of fragments (not that I am a grammar queen, far from it) and every paragraph. Has sentences. That end. Like. This. So, again, it was extremely choppy. At times, I would look at the dates and a few weeks or a month has gone by and we don't really know what happened during that time. I still have questions, mainly about Janie's relationship with her mother. Is there something more to it, or was it an easy way to allow Janie to come and go as she pleased? If so, not very creative from the author.
I was so glad that this book developed Janie and Cabel more. We know more about her powers, what she can do and the consequences of them. I really like Janie's friend, Carrie, but she was somewhat absent in this book. There is great information about being aware of date rape drugs. If you are uncomfortable with teens drinking and inappropriate sexual relationships, I would skip this one. There were definitely some creepy parts and it was a much darker book than the first.
Overall, it was a little better than okay and I will read Gone. I am interested in seeing where it will take us.
After the uniqueness factor is gone, a little of the appeal of the series fades away. But it's still very good YA fiction, and I quite enjoyed it. What happens to Janie is a bit depressing, but overall it'a a book well worth picking up if you enjoy the genre.
I was shocked at what happens in this book, but also about how easy it was for Janie to get into that situation.
A must read if you've read Wake.
A must read if you've read Wake.
A nice second novel. If you haven't read the first one in the wake trilogy then I suggest that you do as you won't understand what is going on this one very well. I wish this book had dealt more with dreams like the first one did. The dreams in this book were few and far between, but at least we did learn more about dream catchers and what goes into their work. This book is a bit more adult as it deals with rape and sexual predators etc. And it sometimes gets a little bit graphic at points. Otherwise still an interesting read, and it will be interesting to see how the last book works out.
I gave this book 2 1/2 stars. In my opinion it was much better than the first but I'm still having a hard time connecting with or feeling anything for the characters other than Cabel and even that is iffy.
Loved this book and the second one fade starting on 3rd book Gone :)
This book starts a little slower than the first book but turns out to be just as good in the end. It's nice to see the darker side of the gift explored more but wished for more detail as Janie and Cabel moved into the sexual phase of their relationship. The encounters with the predators were given so much detail, it would have been nice to balance this with some loving intimacy as well.
