Fade

by Lisa McMann
248 pages

Fade is the exciting sequel to Wake. Just as fast-paced as the first and still leaves you wanting more.

From the authors site:

For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than the dreams. They're just trying to carve out a little (secret) time together, but no such luck. Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody's talking. When Janie taps into a classmate's violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open--but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie's in way over her head, and Cabe's shocking behavior has grave consequences for them both.

Worse yet, Janie learns the truth about herself and her ability. And it's bleak. Seriously, brutally bleak. Not only is her fate as a Dream Catcher sealed, but what's to come is way darker than she'd even feared...

YA books seem to just be growing in length. If you can find one under 400 pages I feel lucky, but these books are short and sweet. As a librarian I think this is great. There are so many kinds out there that are intimidated by these huge books and won't even give them a chance. I am happy to find a good series, with a different voice that is readable.

This one is more for the older young adults, but it is not to graphic or racy. McMann's style of writing is different, but in my opinion in a good way. I think it really works for the story. At times a little far-fetched, but really, what fantasy series isn't?

The verdict is: If you liked the first one you won't be disappointed.