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ISBN:	1463584997 (ISBN13: 9781463584993)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Cicada #1

Cicada (Cicada #1)

Belle Whittington

Paperback | Pages: 220 pages

Rating: 3.98 | 166 Users | 64 Reviews

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Title	:	Cicada (Cicada #1)
Author	:	Belle Whittington
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 220 pages
Published	:	September 13th 2011 by CreateSpace (first published July 14th 2011)
Categories	:	Young Adult. Romance. Fantasy. Mystery. Science Fiction. Paranormal

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When you see a paranormal YA novel, you figure it's going to be about angels, vampires, faeries, you know, the usual. What we don't see often is something more along the lines of extraterrestrials. Cicada is one of those. It's a bit strange at times, but It's original and very imaginative.

The story starts pretty quickly with no messing around. We get thrown into Blair's life in the start of what has to be the strangest summer of her life. I did like the characters, in that they weren't annoying or irritating, but I couldn't really connect with them. I can't pinpoint exactly why, but there were a few minor details that I took notice of. The most prominent being the dialogue which was a bit too sophisticated or even professional for their age group. For example, I noticed contractions weren't used very much, and you don't usually hear teenagers say "I am here" as opposed to "I'm here". Some readers may not even notice this, but I found it made them sound less natural. That's not the only reason why I couldn't connect with Blair and the others, though. I couldn't really get a picture of them in my head, especially Blair. I think if the book would have been longer and, thus, with more character development we would have gotten to know them better. I found myself not being able to give them distinct personalities.

The plot itself was pretty fun. The first half of the book is spent trying to decipher the mystery behind Blair's dreams and what they saw in her grandfather's woods. It was pretty exciting and I was creeped out a few times. It had a good steady pace that kept the story intriguing without revealing too much. This is the first in a series, and as it was more of a build-up, we didn't get a lot a of explanations and I was a bit disappointed by that. I wish we'd at least gotten further details about the Cicada and their purpose. We did find out what was lurking in the woods, but we're definitely left with more than a few questions at the end. It could make for a good revelatory sequel.

For a debut novel it's not a bad start. Cicada is a fairly short book - a bit over 200 pages - that kept my attention throughout even though I wish it had a bit more substance. There is room for improvement, but it was still an entertaining story.

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Ratings: 3.98 From 166 Users | 64 Reviews

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GENRE: YA FantasyTHEME: Aliens RECEIVED: Review Request for Book TourBLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/3.5 StarsREVIEW:I didnt know what to expect with Cicada the synopsis caught my attention right away and the cover didnt give much of a hit of what to expect. But I truly enjoyed this one of a kind young adult novel. Finally! A book without the usual paranormal creatures and a plot that just kept on making me guess. Though the beginning was a bit slow for me, when it started picking up I

This book was surprising in so many ways. I have a very fragile relationship with the entire not human thing. However Belle Whittington has created a well written and intriguing story. There wasn't a point where I felt it was too much or got board with the story. The characters were so realistic and believable and to be honest the story was more about them than anything. I think that was one of the biggest things for me, that the story wasn't just about "It" but about the secrets and what was

I was not expecting such a big story from such a small book. The gorgeous cover deceived me a little because this 198 page adrenaline pack story was about aliens in a small Texas town near Houston (my home town). Ive always been terrified of aliens after seeing Fire in the Sky so this book was on the scary side for me but you will not find the book in the Horror section in the bookstore. I would say its more of a YA Thriller with a pocket full of romance. The five main characters, Blair, Andrew,

2/5 starsmore reviews on Maji Bookshelf blogCicada's synopsis was very intriguing. I love books that are about uncovering a secret and also about a group of friends banding together for a cause or goal, so I was pretty excited for Cicada. However while the beginning was enjoyable, I have to say the book dragged a lot. Also the ending was out of the blue and I felt it was a bit too rushed. However, Cicada was enjoyable, it had the potential to be more but in the end it was an enjoyable read. The

Okay let me just tell you that this book took me by surprise. I did not know what it was about as the summary doesnt give a whole lot away. I have not read any alien books (that I remember) but if this is how they are I definitely would like to read more books like this. I give this book 5 stars because that is as high as I can go. Plot I loved the storyline. It was unique and really drew me in and kept me reading. The first part of the book was a little slower compared to the rest of it

Under the hot summer sun, what can we read? Something refreshingVampires? Angels? Lycantropes? Aliens? Yes, you got that right, I mentioned aliens, because they are the protagonists of Cicada, a young adult novel with sci-fi elements. First book in a new series, the story takes place in beautiful Texas, in a small town surrounded by nature. I've just said beautiful Texas because the descriptions of the book fascinated me and created such a realistic and vivid scenary. I was totally in love with

My Rating: 3.0 / 5First thoughts:Please let me point out how much I love this cover and how the novel reflects the mystery that we're already presented in this picture. For me it's a unique story, unlike anything I've read before and I definitely need to find out more about the story Belle Whittington has created. If you're looking for something else than your usual paranormal novels, pick up Cicada.More detailed:When I first started Cicada, I didn't expect it to be a story about aliens. I was