(Elemental #2)
Author: Brigid Kemmerer
Paperback, 1st Edition, 432 pages
Published August 28th 2012 by K-Teen
Gabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally.
Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can’t. Like the fire that killed his parents.
Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he’s not doing it.
More than Gabriel’s pride is at stake -- this could cost him his family, maybe his life. And no one seems to hear him. Except a shy sophomore named Layne, a brainiac who dresses in turtlenecks and jeans and keeps him totally off balance. Layne understands family problems, and she understands secrets. She has a few of her own.
Gabriel can’t let her guess about his brothers, about his abilities, about the danger that’s right at his heels. But there are some risks he can’t help taking.
The fuse is lit… (From Goodreads)
This is by far one of the best books I've this past summer. It was a HUGE emotional roller-coaster ride. Gabriel has been my favorite Merrick brother from book one, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I love how Brigid was able to write a story where the readers are able to connect with the characters in the book. Gabriel and Layne are not the perfect type of people, they have problems just like anyone else would. They both have their secrets, feel lonely, and have family problems and from that they connect on a different level. I know Gabriel was going through a lot in the book but there were times when I couldn't help myself and want to yell at him, other times I just wish I was there to be there for him and comfort him. Ugh. My emotions were all over the place, which is a good thing. There are not a lot of books that would make me feel connected to a certain character or sympathize with. These problems that the characters in this book goes through are real life problem that many people are going through or have been through. I loved this book and would definitely recommend it to people.
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