I went into Order of Vespers blindly. I usually try and read
either the synopsis or a review to familiarize myself with what I’ll be
reading. But I didn’t with this book. And I’m so happy that I did.
We meet Jasper Lee Andrews as she’s recovering from a bomb
explosion at her school. One where she is the main suspect. She was found on
the scene, unconscious and not hurt; which no one can seem to explain.
When she’s finally able to go home, we discover that Jasper
as well as her twin brother Jude and older sister Olivia had special abilities.
But because of the danger that it could cause, they have to keep that little
secret under lock and key. Exposing their family would mean devastating
consequences for anyone involved. She’s in no light terms told by her parents
that some “people” will be picking her up, for her own safety, and that she
would be staying with them indefinitely. As she’s wandering around her house,
her home is attacked by an unforeseen force. When she finally manages to get
herself back up and moving, it’s only to discover that her entire family is
missing/ gone. She’s not sure what has happened, only that she can’t find them.
The same officers and detectives that had attempted to
arrest her earlier that day were the ones that showed up at her house. And
because they’re already in doubt of her and her “acts of terrorism” they
believe her to be responsible for the 2nd explosion. She’s taken to
jail, where she later manages to escape.
It’s when she’s on the run that the story picks up and we discover
what the deal with her abilities are.
I found this book intriguing. Full of suspense and found
myself comparing Jasper and some of the other characters to those of X-Men. The
best part - there is a love interest, but it’s not completely overpowering. I
think that I enjoyed that mostly over everything. They literally danced around
each other. Not sure if they could even consider each other friends. But
knowing that there was something there.
I’m definitely curious to find out if Elyse will be writing
a 2nd book, as I feel that this one ended in a cliff-hanger. I was
impressed with her writing style and character development. And was thoroughly
pleased with the world that she created, because even though it was in present
time, the elements that she offered made them more believable. I definitely
believe that this is a 5 Star Book, as I couldn’t put it down, and couldn’t get
enough of it!
