Kissed by Kimberly Loth – book review

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Just when I thought that the paranormal young adult genre has become stale, along comes Kissed by Kimberly Loth.  The book is #1 in the Thorn Chronicles.  Immediately I was sucked into Naomi’s bizarre and frightening life, wrought with abuse and bigotry.  Her parents were deep into a cult mindset, taking her down with their downward spiral.  Was Naomi’s family unusual?   Certainly, but not unheard of.  Sadly, there are lots of situations like Naomi’s out there.  But then things get really wild!   

Kissed has some fantastical features about it but it’s really a story of hope. I loved the mystery behind Naomi’s background.  The story kept me guessing and utterly absorbed in what would happen next.  Naomi’s acclimation to society and what was “normal” for kids her age brought about my compassion for her, as well as my anger directed at bullies like Ricki.  Somewhere in all that mix Loth intertwined the thorny path with beautiful roses.  Any references to gardening brought me back to my own backyard solace, giving me a connection with Naomi.

There are a few situations with profanity in the book, but they’re mild enough that I wouldn’t hesitate to give this book to my nieces.  There are some scary situations involving serious abuse, as well as mentions of sexual situations, that might be disturbing to younger readers.  For that reason, I would suggest this book for mature teens.  Kissed is a great read and I can’t wait for the next one!

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Comments

  1. Tina Marie says

    Thanks for this thorough review. My daughter would like this book.

  2. Melissa S says

    This review makes me want to read the book. I enjoy young adult paranormal reads and this sounds intriguing.

  3. Sherry Compton says

    Abuse and bigotry are hard and gritty issues that face many. I’m glad this book also brought hope and light, too. Great review!

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