This is the first in a four book series, so it took a little longer to get going than usual but I didn’t mind the scene-setting. Daniel made me chuckle as he humoured Harper, and Alex just seemed very sweet. I liked the boys written into the story as well. I think I forgot that Gemma is on sixteen, she seemed more mature than that. Hard-working and trying hard to look after his girls. I found the storyline with their Mother a bit odd, and I’m not sure it added much to the book. I felt for Harper, she just wanted to protect Gemma.

This is a young adult novel, but as an adult I enjoyed it. I liked the characters and I liked the story. Maybe not as much as the Trylle series, but enough to read it in two sittings! This book is gripping, and pulled me in straight away.

I am pleased to write that I enjoyed this book. What does this mean for her and her future? She wakes the next morning having no memory of the night before, but knows something has changed – she has changed. Gemma is cautious of them, but during a late night swim she is convinced to join them in the cove. These girls are newcomers to the town, and their stunning beauty is making the town nervous. Her beauty and natural ability in the water attract the attention of three girls – Penn, Thea and Lexi. This book follows Gemma, a sixteen year old girl who loves swimming. I was also nervous, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this book, which would have been sad as I liked the Trylle series so much. A few years ago I read Hocking’s Trylle series and really enjoyed it, so I had quite high expectations for this book. This is the first book in the Watersong series by Amanda Hocking. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves-or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.

But her new powers come with a terrifying price. Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Gemma seems to have it all-she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door.

She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone’s attention-but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. They’re the kind of girls you envy the kind of girls you want to hate. Fall under the spell of Wake-the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking-and lose yourself to the Watersong.

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