A Little About the Book: Alisa is still coming to terms with being a blood witch. Longing for a sense of belonging, or understanding, Alisa seeks out her mother's family. While there she finds comfort in some of the mysteries of her past, but she also uncovers danger, hostility, and fear - and she must make a choice that could change her future.
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My Review: Reckoning, the thirteenth book of the Sweep series, is told from the perspective of Alisa Soto. Alisa is a girl who just recently learned that she was half of a blood witch, but that's not all. Alisa helped dismantle the dark wave that was directed towards Widow's Vale and the coven she was part of.
After having her life altered, Alisa is a little on edge, which leads her to running away from home after a fight with her father and his pregnant girlfriend. Alisa just doesn't run away to some unknown town though, she's run away to her mother's family- a family that she's never met and knew very little about.
Alisa is accepted by most of her long lost relatives, except for her grandmother. Her grandmother seems to be distant and cool from Alisa.
When with her mother's family, weird things start to happen. At first, Alisa is sure that it's her uncontrollable telekintic power that is causing these incidents, but upon further investigations, she learns otherwise. They family believe it to be the ghost of one of their ancestors, but Alisa doesn't quite believe it. With the help of Charlie and Hunter, Alisa discovers secrets about her family's history that not only brings understanding to her, but also has the ability to thaw her grandmother's heart towards her granddaughter.
Reckoning is an outstanding novel. It travels away from the usual focus of the series, but it only adds a unique and intriguing twist to the series. It's quite refreshing and ensures that the series isn't dull and repetitive after so many books. The change of perspective also keeps the book interesting with a new voice. Cate Tiernan is a brilliant author and I look forward to reading more of her novels. 4/5 STARS
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