Tommy Nightmare (The Paranormals, #2)

by J. L. Bryan

[Kim Deister]

Anyone who follows me knows that I am an avid J.L. Bryan fan, and that certainly hasn't changed with this book, In Jenny Pox, the story ends with a unexpected twist that only just begins to explain Jenny and her strange gift, leading straight into Tommy Nightmare. This books begins immediately following the conclusion of the first, so there is no missing time or vagueness before getting into the story. I hesitate tp talk too much about the actual plot for fear of spoilers, but I will say that the entire concept of it is very unique and enthralling. Many of the characters from the first are back for the second, with the addition of three new characters with extraordinary gifts.

The point of view switched from character to character throughout the story with ease and it added so much to the story. All of them were very well-developed with just enough of their backstories created to explain them as the kind of people they were in the framework of the story. I like Bryan's characters because none of them are purely good or evil. Some are basically good people who do questionable things. Others are clearly not so good, but do good things, at least in the moment. It makes for interesting characters that really keep the story moving and engrossing.

I absolutely loved the first book, and questioned whether or not it was going to be possible to top that. Tommy Nightmare took the story to the next level. I forsee an epic battle in the next installment, due out in the fall of 2011. I like a story that brings me into it so much that I dream about it!! If you haven't read Jenny Pox, then I would definately suggest reading it first because much of this great story would be lost. But I trully recommend both of these books. I personally can't wait for the next Jenny Pox book!