This middle grade novel will appeal to readers who love stories that include the paranormal mixed with things the average pre-teen to early teen girl is experiencing, including figuring out who one is and one's place in the world. Paloma's family moves from Miami, where she is surrounded by family, including her famously psychic grandmother to LA, where it's just her, her sister, and her parents. Paloma's strong need to connect and her developing psychic powers get her into difficulties she has to learn to get herself out of. It's a sweet story that allows Paloma to grow in her relationships to her parents, sister, friends, and powers.
The writing is solid and the story moves along at a good pace that will keep the reading audience turning pages. The colorfully illustrated cover will definitely draw readers to the book. This book should be a hit with its intended audience.
The writing is solid and the story moves along at a good pace that will keep the reading audience turning pages. The colorfully illustrated cover will definitely draw readers to the book. This book should be a hit with its intended audience.