Reviewed by Kelly on
The Taking was even better than I had anticipated, considering most of the early reviews I had read weren't so favorable, usually that's a sure sign that it'll be something I'd enjoy. It wasn't the characters, although Tyler was adorable, it wasn't the theme as aliens have been covered time and time again. It was the intrigue. I love a good mystery and The Taking provided me with a fun and entertaining storyline, in which the reader will discover Kyra's world just as she does. With caution and skepticism. I really enjoyed the scenario that Kimberly Derting created, teens taken, returned and left to wonder why. I enjoyed both The Pledge series and Body Finders and yet again I've found another Derting series that I'll be eagerly awaiting.
But there are a standout issues with the storyline, the romance between Kyra and Tyler. The last time Kyra had seen Austin's younger brother, he was only twelve years old. Now he's seventeen, she's twenty one but hasn't aged a day over sixteen and within days, she's fallen in love. Umm, no. It's creepy. The other being Kyra's refusal to accept that Austin and her best friend are now together. I understand that she's only sixteen both mentally and physically, but surely she couldn't have expected her friends and family to not go on with their lives and the only reason she seems to come to terms with what she feels is Austin's betrayal, is Tyler. Even though she seemed to fight the attraction, the romance fell flat, not only due to the disturbing age difference before Kyra was taken, but she replaced the one she couldn't have, with the brother who was conveniently there.
But regardless, it was brilliant. I really enjoyed it and look forward to the next installment in the series.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 1 May, 2014: Finished reading
- 1 May, 2014: Reviewed