Sage's Eyes by V.C. Andrews

I have to say this is the first V.C. Andrews book that I have picked up to read or review. Surprising, I know! I’m usually not one that enjoys spooky, creepy books and that’s what I thought this author special specialized in. But I have been exploring more genres and with a new release that just published, I wanted to give it a shot as it looked like a really good read. Check out my review and thoughts on:

SAGE’S EYES by V.C. Andrews®
Pocket Books
January 26, 2016
ISBN 9781451650914

My parents watch me obsessively for signs of evil. They don’t let me out, they keep me away from other people. And I’m beginning to think maybe they’re right to.

Sixteen-year-old Sage is a lonely child, dreaming of hemlock and mysterious ancestors she knows nothing about. Her adoptive parents keep a close eye on her, studying her for warning signs of…something. But Sage has to admit that even she can’t make sense of the strange things she sees and hears. She possesses knowledge that other teenagers don’t, that neither her parents nor teachers—no adult—possibly could.

So when Sage finally makes a friend who understands her alarming gifts, he becomes her confidant, a precarious link to the truth about who she really is. For Sage and the alluring new boy at school share many things in common. Perhaps, they’ll learn, far too many things.

My Thoughts on Sage’s Eyes by V.C. Andrews

Not knowing what to expect in this book I went into this with open mind. You get hints of the subject matter throughout the entire book. Something creepy and weird is going on the main character and most of the book revolves around of the strangeness of her ability to see what’s going to happen with other people plus her ability to hear and see things no one else can. Not only that, but the reactions her parents have to her – watching and questioning every move that she makes, is weird too.

Then she meets a new boy in school who is immediately drawn to her. He seems to know just what she sees and feels. That could be a good thing or a bad thing. Can this be the beginnings of a fight between good and evil?? What is seen and unseen??

Not giving way anything of the plot, I need to say that while the book was a good read, I found it could have been a lot more engrossing. This came off to me as more of a young adult book and while that’s not necessarily bad, I was expecting a bit more intrigue, thrills, and suspense. It felt like the plot was not fully fleshed out and some of the history of the subject could have been developed a little bit better.

Since this is my first V.C. Andrews book I don’t have anything to compare it to. While an entertaining, quick and easy read, I was looking for more depth overall – in the characters, the plot, and background.

I am intrigued with how the mind works with an author such as V.C. Andrews so I am going to check out some other books too. I am beginning to enjoy the mystery and suspense reads more and more.

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.