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Resilient Book Description:
Livia has never felt like she fits in. As normal as it sounds, Livia is anything but ordinary. She can feel every emotion of every single person around her, and it’s maddening. In pursuit of some psychic quiet, she moves with her family from New York City to Whidbey Island in the lush and sleepy Pacific Northwest. But when a horseback riding accident in her new home gives her a broken leg that heals in a day, she finds that another unexplainable ability has manifested, and her life isn’t about to get any easier. Adam has no problem fitting in and making friends. In fact, he’s the top of the school, the boy everyone knows and loves. However, people only see what he allows them to. No one knows what Adam is truly capable of. After witnessing Livia’s accident, Adam sees something intriguing in her quick recovery, something that gives him hope that he’s not alone. Adam is the only one whose emotions Livia can’t read. Afraid of not knowing what goes on behind his dark eyes, Livia decides to keep him at a distance. Yet the more she tries to ignore him, the more alluring he becomes, and while their personal quests for identity will inevitably bring them closer together, it is the confirmation of what they really are that threatens to tear them apart.
Resilient, told in alternating point of views, is a gripping story of survival and romance, in which two teenagers face the consequences of being anything but normal.
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My Review
It would be difficult to be around people if you were an empath. Imagine feeling everyone’s anxiety, fear, and anger. It would be overwhelming. I could see where this would be especially difficult for a teenager. It’s hard enough dealing with all the angst of becoming an adult. Add to that constantly fighting to keep up a barrier and anticipating and dreading a birthday.
Every few years, around her birthday, Livia develops a new ability.
That’s why Livia’s parents moved the family to the Pacific Northwest. To Seattle. They could live on their large estate, far from crowds, and Livia could have some peace of mind.
Her Uncle Henry helps her with her abilities and she’s discovered that when she’s underwater, the only emotions she feels are her own. So even saying the word water over and over in her mind helps to drown out the emotions.
Then there is Adam.
Unbeknownst to anyone except his family and his best friend, he also is an empath. He can feel people’s anger and uses his ability to calm them down, like tamping out a fire. You could call it mood control
He trains horses and that’s how he meets Livia. Her parents bought some horses from his parents farm and he’s stilling training Livia’s so they have to work together.
Their first meeting doesn’t go so well, but they grow on each other.
Livia wonders if not being able to read Adam is the only reason he gets on her nerves or is it that he seems to have the upper hand that puts a burr under her saddle.
As they get to know each other, their feelings change. They begin to like each other, a lot.
They both have secrets and fears. They have more in common than they know.
Will these two be able to trust each other? Be able to set aside their fears and reveal their secrets?
And are they prepared for the danger that’s approaching fast?
I enjoyed when Livia and Adam swapped quotes to each other.
“A mistake is just another way of doing things.”
“A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.”
I looked forward to these.
The transition from one point of view to the other was smooth and easy to read. I never felt like I didn’t know who was speaking. It worked well for this book.
Livia and Adam are very strong characters and won a place in my heart.
I’m still not too sure about their parents though. I’ll have to see how they are in the next book.
Livia’s Uncle Henry is mysterious and keeps things close to the vest. Getting information out of him was work. I’d like to know more about him. Read his story.
There are many more characters that add to this story. Some I thought were villains were actually good guys and sometimes I had my doubts about others. Kept me on my toes and curious.
A good story makes you ask questions. Resilient made me ask many. I got some answers but not all, and the ending raised more. That’s why I’ll be watching for the next book. I need to know what happens next.
I was surprised to learn this was Patricia’s debut novel. When you read this book you’ll enjoy her easy writing style and eloquent phrases. Resilient reads like writing comes naturally to her.
One of my favorite parts of this story was the ending. I read it twice and I’ll probably read it again.
4 stars
Thought from Livia that I really liked:
“With Adam, I can only see what is on the outside. Reduced to the limitations of any normal person, I’m left wondering: How does anyone ever learn to trust?”
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About Patricia Vanasse:
Patricia Vanasse was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now she lives on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two adorable children, and two crazy dogs. She has been trough Culinary Arts, Psychology, LawSchool, and now has finally found her passion in creative writing. She also loves traveling, cooking, and is an avid reader. Her strength- believes that everything is possible.
Author Sites:
Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
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