Book: Invisible by Sonja J. Kaye
Reviewed by James Emory Joyce
Rating: 6/5
I stayed up until almost midnight reading this book it was so damn good
That's what I wrote in my notes for this review. I honestly couldn't get enough of Sonja J. Kaye's "Invisible". It was such a wonderful slow-burn-ish soulmate story, with a beautiful nature setting, and an coming-of-age story of two young kids.
The grief from the loss of Olivia's mother was explored beautifully and really resonated with me considering I have also lost someone close to me. It was palpable and heartbreaking and I felt so much sadness for her. But she was strong, resilient, and determined to figure out who she is and find her place in the world.
Jo was grouchy and isolated himself, but for good reason as you learn throughout the story. He was also smart, kind, caring, and his struggle between love and doing the right thing was absolutely devastating to witness. The twist in discovering who he really was? Chef's kiss, Sonja. Absolutely brilliant. I had an inkling after the third time Olivia's Talent brought her back to his Alaskan cabin but I was keeping my mind open!
Sonja's writing is beautiful and the descriptions of the settings is something I could only dream of doing with my own writing. The dialogue was on point, nothing dragged, and I never felt lost regarding the plot. The idea of "Talents" is not unique, but a different take on having powers in a mundane world. The world-building was intriguing, immense, and crafted with a lot of thought. All in all, "Invisible" was a beautifully crafted story with a lot of love, grief, and figuring out who you are.
Thank you so much for trusting me with an ARC of your book, I can't wait to read the next one!