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About the Book
Book title: The Girl Who could See
Author: Kara Swanson
Release date: June 1, 2017
Genre: Science Fiction/Urban Fantasy/Young Adult
All her life Fern has been told she is blind to reality—but, what if she is the only one who can truly see?
Fern Johnson is crazy. At least, that’s what the doctors have claimed since her childhood. Now nineteen, and one step away from a psych ward, Fern struggles to survive in bustling Los Angeles. Desperate to appear normal, she represses the young man flickering at the edge of her awareness—a blond warrior only she can see.
Tristan was Fern’s childhood imaginary hero, saving her from monsters under her bed and outside her walls. As she grew up and his secret world continued to bleed into hers, however, it only caused catastrophe. But, when the city is rocked by the unexplainable, Fern is forced to consider the possibility that this young man is not a hallucination after al—and that the creature who decimated his world may be coming for hers.
My Thoughts:
The Girl Who Could See
by Kara Swanson was an interesting Young Adult/New Adult Novella. I enjoyed
the idea of the imaginary friend who never left. Fern- Plant Girl- Johnson was
an amusing character, and it was interesting to see how her “craziness”
affected her life. Tristian was a very fascinating character, who has a complex
past, and it was cool to see how he tied in as Fern’s imaginary friend, a
person who she, but only she, could see, speak with, and even touch, but to
everyone else didn’t exist. I liked reading about their relationship which was
very different from anything else I have ever read.
I couldn’t put the story down and read it in a day. This is
a must read book, filled with action, adventure, romance, and yes, a hot
imaginary friend. The bad guy was unique, and this book will certainly keep you
guessing. My only complaint was that this story was too short. I would have
greatly enjoyed reading more about Plant Girl and Tristian.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required
to post a positive review and the views and opinions expressed are my own.
Reviewed by Nicki
About the Author
As the daughter of missionaries, KARA SWANSON spent sixteen years of her young life in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Able to relate with characters dropped suddenly into a unique new world, she quickly fell in love with the speculative genre and was soon penning stories herself. At seventeen, she independently published her debut fantasy novel, Pearl of Merlydia. Her short story is included in Kathy Ide’s 21 Days of Joy: Stories that Celebrate Mom. She has published many articles, including one in the Encounter magazine, and she received the Mount Hermon Most Promising Teen Writer award in 2015.
Guest Post from Kara Swanson
Did you have an imaginary friend growing up? I did. And I think most of us probably understood what it was like to use our childhood imaginations to create friends and take us places.
The Girl Who Could See follows Fern Johnson, a young woman who’s imaginary friend, Tristan, first appeared in her life when she was eight years old—and has never left. Now nineteen, Fern still sees Tristan, only he is no longer her friend. Now he is her curse. The source of her insanity. The reason Fern cannot keep a job and has been passed from one psychologist to another. The reason she is one step away from a psych ward. However, Tristan disagrees. He says that he’s not a figment of Fern’s imagination and is determined to prove it. But, if his existence is real, it has dangerous implications not only for Fern, but for her world. Because the creature that decimated Tristan’s planet is coming for Earth—and only the girl everyone says is crazy can stop it.
I wrote the novella as a way to explore the idea of what would happen if someone had an imaginary friend who never left. What would the psychological and daily implications be? And what if that imaginary friend wasn’t imaginary? The story that grew from those sparks of ideas became an adventure that I hope you’ll enjoy as much as I did.
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Giveaway
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Thank you for your GREAT review! I have been curious about this book and your review confirmed...It's definitely one to read! My daughter loves to read this genre so I'm thrilled to find another book for her. :)
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