Cheryl does not steer clear of the tough issues presented here, and while strongly portrayed, I did not feel it overwhelmed the story. I was reminded of such stories as FIRESTARTER (by Stephen King) and other familiar dystopian novels I've read lately (DIVERGENT, THE HUNGER GAMES, UGLIES). It creates a strange closeness and dependance of the mother upon her daughter's powers to protect them from being caught, and a distance because of the mother's suppressed powers. Her mother's powers are mysteriously suppressed and the why is only revealed later on in the story. I loved the role reversal in the relationship of Caitlyn and her mom. The tension resulting from being on the run immediately drew me into the story. Cheryl does it again, and drew me into the world of Caitlyn, a teen with mental telepathy (she can read minds and make suggestions that results in a potentially manipulative effect). I was thrilled to get a chance to read Hunted, having recently read Scars (also by Cheryl), and being blown away by that story.
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