The Awakening

The Gifting Series, Volume 2

By: K.E. Ganshert

Narrated by: Heather Masters

Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Tess Eckhart isn't crazy. She's not suffering from psychosis. She and Luka Williams are part of The Gifting. Before they can find out what that means, the man with all the answers turns up dead. The only thing he left behind? A few patient files that lead to the nation's most lawless city.

With authorities chasing them, Luka and Tess escape into the very heart of peril and against all odds, find an underground community of people just like them. They aren't gathered together for the sole purpose of survival, either. They have a plan and a purpose - to awaken as many people with The Gifting as possible. It's dangerous and deadly work. Tess wants to help. Luka is desperate to keep her safe - a task that proves increasingly difficult as Tess's gifting comes to light.

Could Tess Eckhart be the One they've been waiting for? The One who can save them all?

©2015 K.E. Ganshert (P)2016 K.E. Ganshert

still entertained

love the story a little bit too much of the repeating and feelings but the story is still entertaining enough that I love it

Full of suspense

Couldn’t stop listening despite the fact that Tess gets really annoying. It’s like she’s never heard of communication. Granted she’s just 17 but still! She seems to never get it, never get that Luka cares for her because he loves her, which is so frustrating. She’s become so selfish, distancing herself from him. I hope the next book she will redeem herself.

ok...

it had just enough plot to keep me interested but not enough to make it awesome. there is a lot of drama with tess and Luca. .. and a lot of self doubt with tess. it got a little old. I'll keep listening to book three to get the rest of the story but more because I like having something to listen to rather than because I'm riveted.

Great Continuation of the Series

Overall Assessment:
This is the second book in ‘The Gifting’ series by KE Ganshert. This book picks up almost immediately where the first left off. I liked the first book quite a bit, but this one was even better! Tess is finally growing and gaining some confidence. I emphasize some because she still has a long way to go. I guess I should warn that there is a pretty big cliffhanger–but honestly, if you’re not into cliffhangers I’m not sure why you would risk reading a series. The final book is already out so you won’t have to wait long to find out what happens.


What I liked:
– Tess’s growth – emotional and her abilities
– Finally some answers! We learn about what The Gifting is and the different kind of abilities.
– This book was action packed from beginning to end! The first book got a little slow in the middle, but this had none of the filler stuff that the first one had.
– Awesome new characters (minus one annoying Mean Girl on steroids). I’m hoping Ganshert expands a little more on these characters, I want to know their stories!
– The cliffhanger! I know, most think I’m crazy, but I really like cliffhangers. Especially when the next book is already out :p

What I didn’t:
– The turmoil in Tess and Luka’s relationship was a little much. It annoyed me that Tess continued to leave Luka out of everything.
– We basically get another Summer in this book, but worse. Ugh
– The last thing that bothered me was when Tess and Luka find the ‘Hub’.

VERY SMALL SPOILER BELOW….

I find it hard to believe that they didn’t ask questions, no-demand answers – about the Hub when they first arrived. Why would you allow yourself to go into a big warehouse with a bunch of strangers and let them feed you information as they see fit? I would have been demanding answers to questions like “what TF is the gifting?”, “What are fighters?”, etc. right away. It was irritating to even read.


Would I recommend this book to family and/or friends?
Yes, and I will be continuing the series

Few sequels have ever lived up to this

This book was 10 times better than the first book. There are few sequels that can actually surpass the original, but this one went above and beyond all expectations. It was amazing. Heart stopping. It kept you on the edge of your seat. This book is a book that is almost impossible to put down. And this is a genre that I do not often get into.

amazing and enthralling

I generally don't enjoy the second book in a trilogy however this one was just as titillating as the first I've already begun the third one and the storyline just gets better and better. The plot counterplot and the twist along the way have been mind altering and utterly enjoyable. So thankful for my friend that recommended this book! totally recommend it to anybody that's looking for a thriller!

Great Series!

Since the Divergent series I have been looking for a series with strong characters. This series accomplish that, it is a great story. The second book is much better than the first one. I can wait to listen the third. Very good narrator as well.

a joy

love this book . I think it was great read can wait for third book.

its good. you'll like it

its good. you'll like it. its not over done with too many twists and turns.

Riveting!!

I happened upon this series of books and I am pleasantly surprised! Tess's strong willed behavior was a bit nerve racking.