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Sep 18, 2009lysar rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Within the first few sentences I could tell that this was going to be a different sort of teen book. I actually found the whole idea/concept unique and so much different then others I'd read. I was intrigued with the idea that dead teens were waking up in the morgue (totally had a Heroes moment). They're called living impaired and this phenomenon is spreading, rapidly. Unique right? It's not as those these living impaired are hidden in secrecy and our lone female discoveries them. So it's a fresh angle. Unfortunately Waters took a different turn. A turn that I wasn't overly thrilled with. It sorta became a tale about being open minded and not judging those that are different. An excellent tale and something all age groups need reminding of. I just wish I had known that before I picked up the book. I went in expecting one thing and got something else and that something else wasn't even close to what I was looking for. So, my review is biased. Had I known I may have loved this book but I didn't. It took me three times as long to finish this one. I found the POV switching frustrating because I could never get a full feel for any of the characters. I was constantly being pulled out and plopped into another place; and just when I was starting to feel comfy about that new place I was yanked out again. POV switching is a 50/50 thing. Some authors can do it smoothly and make it work and others don't. I didn't find Waters' transitions smooth but rather abrupt and again, distraction. There were cute moments between Phoebe and Adam and the only reason I may pick up the second book is simply for the two of them. I'm sorta hoping those two get together and the ending left lots open. However, I don't think I'll pick it up right away as I'm not in love with the series.