by
K.N. Smith
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GENRE: Young Adult Action-Adventure, Young Adult
Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Mystery/ Thriller
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BLURB:
A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve
heightens the senses of five friends. But furious battles confront the boys as
they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind.
With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the
boys be able to defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late?
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EXCERPT
Soft swirls of light rose, dissipating as they spoke.
“The others are capable, but they need our help. Peace will not come easily. We must give them strength.”
“Druth will destroy our home. He will hurt the gifted ones if the nectar finds him.”
“They will not survive him.”
“The others must seek the will for survival. They must understand their own power.”
A transient suspension held the beings in the preserve. Faint flecks of light dotted the landscape.
“In these two worlds, our ideas converge, yet collide.”
“He must be stopped!”
“It is true.”
“Naculea must endure.”
“It is chosen.”
Now resting upon the succulent, running rich with the life-giving nectar, the beings absorbed its energy, glowing as bright as the sun.
Thirst became a distant need yet again.
“We must warn… the one.”
“The one who sees.”
“The one who sees and hears much.”
“It is the only way.”
Final clicks faded into silence.
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My review:
3.5 stars
The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith
follows a close-knit group of high school youngsters who not only deal with the
challenges of teen life and angst, but must also find a way to combat an evil
that threatens to destroy them and their town.
This young adult urban fantasy story blends typical challenges
facing high school upperclassmen with a far more fantastical struggle that has
been waging for decades. Filled with lyrical and beautifully vivid
descriptions, this story explores bonds of family and brotherhood that is both
genetic and formed. I love the diversity and the depiction of families who pull
together despite trauma and loss, and younger brother Mason almost steals the
show with his devotion and determination to protect his big brother, Jordan. There
are intermittent explosive violent encounters, so use caution if that is a
trigger.
The fantasy element is a little forced for me, although I
like the idea of each of the boys developing a specific sense and working
together to form a cohesive unit. Those who are concerned with such things
should be aware that there is considerable head-hopping because the third party
omniscient point of view tends to be a bit intermittent. I would have liked a
little more depth to the characters, but I was able to connect to their
struggles and definitely wanted them to be successful in their endeavors.
I think this is a good fantasy adventure story for young
adults that also provides inspiration and reminders of how important a good
support system is, whether that is parental or peer related.
A copy of this title was provided for review
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