Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti


SYNOPSIS:  Haven has never felt like she really belongs anywhere.  So when she receives an exclusive internship opportunity with a rising businesswoman, she happily accepts.  However, she soon realizes that everything is not as straightforward as it would appear when strange rituals begin to come to light.

AUNT SHARON'S TAKE:  I had a really hard time getting into this novel.  It moved very slowly, and I had trouble keeping interested.  As the story began to move along, I was even less interested in both the story line and the plot.  Frankly, I wouldn't really recommend it.  As far as content goes, there is some disturbing imagery, as well as some mild sensuality and some dark, demonic plot twists.  There is also some allusion to homosexuality, as well as a homosexual character.

RATING:  PG13 for disturbing imagery and Violence

AUDIENCE:  Young Adult

STARS:  1 1/2

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