Welcome or unwelcome. Fate has arrived.
A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind. With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the boys be able to defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike.
My Thoughts:
Being a teen is difficult enough as you try to navigate the hormonal changes, along with the expectations that rise as you age. Add in the responsibilities that come with the sensory powers and these teens are carrying a lot on their shoulders.
The first third of the book took me a bit to get into. I had to keep reminding myself that this was YA and to approach it as such. My teenager had a much better feel for the book and gave me some insight that helped me continue reading. The descriptions are a bit overboard at times, but if you let yourself immerse into the plot, you'll discover how it pulls from all your senses. Creative, if you ask me! Adds to the powers of the teens by creating an overload for the reader. If you think of it as an immersive read, you'll soon find yourself pulled in.
Division is such a current issue in the world and I enjoyed how the author brought the kids together with authentic friendships, hardships, and experiences. The settings further test the kids and their new powers, developing added senses of loyalty, responsibility, and flaws as "normal, every-day" kids. My son felt that the characters were well-developed to the point that he could see them as real-life teenagers that he goes to school with. As a parent, I couldn't relate to how they reacted to situations, but it played well into the plot.
We get a clear-cut good vs. evil superhero novel that brings a sense of adventure, outside of the box thinking, and allows young readers to push their imagination. Solid read!
I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
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Young Adult Action Adventure / Urban Fantasy
"An energetic adventure debut with stellar action sequences. Smith's writing is intelligent and often lyrical. Her exuberant prose never fails to dazzle." – Kirkus Media
"Author K.N. Smith uses her mastery of the written word to weave an entrancing, yet powerful tale of adventure that keeps you turning pages in an unquenchable desire to find out what happens next." – Publishers Daily Reviews
"K.N. Smith's articulate word imagery is all that is needed to transport readers to a mysterious world. Make the time to connect with this piece of literary prowess. You will not regret it." – V. McDermott, Educator, English Teachers Association of Queensland, Australia
About the Author
K.N. Smith is an award-winning author. She is a passionate advocate of arts and enrichment programs throughout the world. Her lyrical flair sweeps across pages that twist and grind through action-adventure and urban fantasy in edge-of-your-seat narratives. K.N. has over twenty-five years’ experience in communications and creative design as an award-winning consultant. She is also the founder of Mental Health California™, and creator and director of Brother Be Well, her signature nonprofit community initiative.
Discovery of the Five Senses was awarded “Best of” in the category “Outstanding Young Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Awards at the 10th Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair. The event, voted one of LA’s best annual book festivals, attracts over 200 authors, poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, performers, and literary/ educational exhibitor participants, and boasts an audience of over 5,000.
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