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chaplinsmiles, September 8, 2011 (view all comments by chaplinsmiles)
this book is a real;heart racing,palms sweating page turner. and not to mention the spurts of humor though out. well in four simple sum up words,the whole book is awesome,so i reccomend you get it asap... and don't forget the book two in the wake series because its an "at the edge of your seat" kind of book from start to finish,a real nail biter.

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The Book Resort, June 27, 2009 (view all comments by The Book Resort)
Wow!!! Double Wow!!! Lisa McMann has "it". She has the "it" factor that comes effortlessly in raw, natural, magical talent.

Let me break it down, Lisa McMann is a painter of words.


She doesn't have to "tell" her story. Lisa lets Janie make you feel the story & become a part of her world. Yes, you become Jaine.


In a literary world saturated by vamps & the emerging soaking of faeries, zombies & what not, Lisa McMann didn't just break the mold... she shattered it.


Wake is an electrifying, fast-paced, emotionally gripping page turner!!!

The characters were well fleshed & not tossed in as fillers.

Lisa McMann did a brilliant job making everyone three-dimensional. No Melba Toast characters sprinkled in -- think thick, crusty,delicious sourdough bread.

Jaine is an intelligent character ~ finally.

Sadly, there are some heroines who lack common sense, you wonder ~ or shake your head & roll your eyes~ where are all the strong female characters?

It isn't all about getting lost in a guy's eyes. Nor is it "does he/doesn't he" or "will he/won't he" that pepper some YA books.

Janie is an empowering role model. How refreshing to find Janie a kick butt gal w/ integrity.

Janie wasn't gushing over the latest designer handbag, lip gloss or getting all caught up in the clique scene.

Jaine is definitely someone to look up to & respect. Cabe is _____. You know -- smile = ).

I found myself wishing this was written when I was in my teens... It's been 12 years since I was a teen. lol.

I think this book is a must read. I would definitely assign this to my students if I taught 6th grade & up.

I love the way Lisa wrote Cabe -- he wasn't cookie cutter fluff.

Psst! The only fluff Lisa McMann knows about is what you do to your pillow =}.

I felt all of Janie's emotional trauma. I want to know more about Janie & her world -- even her mom.

Am I the only one who thought mom needed a sit down w/ Oprah & a Dr. Phil intervention. lol.

Lisa McMann blazed her own path w/ this phenomenal debut. No sugar toppings are added & the authentic narration is edgy, fresh & remarkable!!! INCREDIBLE!!!


I would be remiss if I didn't give Lisa McMann the accolades she deserves --from my point of view --Wake is a much better read than Twilight.

I know I'm not the only one to think it... just brassy enough to say it ;].

A must to read this Summer, so hurry up & add it to your beach bag.

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lizz8.18.08, February 6, 2009 (view all comments by lizz8.18.08)
I heard that this book is fantastic !

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Product Details

ISBN:

9781416974475

Author:

Mcmann, Lisa

Publisher:

Simon Pulse

Author:

McMann, Lisa

Subject:

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic

Subject:

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories

Subject:

Love & Romance

Subject:

Fantasy & Magic

Subject:

Schools

Subject:

Undercover operations

Subject:

Horror & Ghost Stories

Subject:

Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy

Copyright:

2008

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Publication Date:

20081223

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

Young adult

Language:

English

Pages:

224

Dimensions:

8.25 x 5.5 in

Age Level:

14-17