Name: Resilient
ISBN: 9780986037320

Patricia Vanasse

"Two teens with unusual powers find each other, but so does the military mastermind who created them."--Provided by publisher.

Resilient

Jessica Nottingham

Resilient was, admittedly, kind of a slow burn for me. When I first read the premise I knew that this would be something I'd want to read. Liv and Adam's story sounded intriguing. Two people with unexplainable powers meeting for the first time? Yes please! It may have taken awhile for me to really feel invested but, once I was, I couldn't put this down.

Livia doesn't feel like she fits in anywhere. I was a little wary about how sorry she felt for herself, but I soon realized that Livia is actually a very strong character. Despite not understanding her powers, or where they come from, she works hard to have a handle on them. I felt for her, and wanted her to gain that semblance of normal she was seeking. Unfortunately Adam comes into the picture and all that falls away.

Oh, Adam. Here's a character that I just wasn't really sure about. The thing about Adam is that he uses his wit and sarcasm to push people away. It's true that he doesit to keep his powers a secret. However it was tough to instantly fall in love with him. The banter between Adam and Livia at the beginning felt a little stitled honestly. Still, once they started to uncover their similarties, I felt more confident in their relationship.

In terms of plot, Patricia Vanasse does a great job of slowly letting the reader uncover what really makes Livia and Adam so special. When things started to fall into place, I couldn't stop reading. The ending is a cliffhanger, so maybe we can expect more? All I know is that Resilient ended up being a book I really did enjoy. If there is more, I'll be eager to get my hands on the rest of Livia and Adam's story.

Resilient

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