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    Fade

    By Lisa McMann

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    For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than the dreams.

    Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody's talking. When Janie taps into a classmate's violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open - but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie's in way over her head, and Cabe's shocking behaviour has grave consequences for them both.

    And if that isn't bad enough, Janie has discovered Martha Stubin's journals, and what she learns through them chills her to the bone. For not only is her fate as a Dream Catcher sealed, but what's to come is so much darker than she'd ever feared... It seems that some nightmares never end…
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    PublisherSimon & Schuster UK
    Release dateAug 5, 2010
    ISBN9780857070258
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    Lisa McMann

    Lisa McMann lives in Arizona. She is married to fellow writer and musician, Matt McMann, and they have two adult children. Her son is an artist named Kilian McMann and her daughter is an actor, Kennedy McMann. Lisa is the New York Times bestselling author of over two dozen books for young adults and children. So far she has written in genres including paranormal, realistic, dystopian, and fantasy. Some of her most well-known books are The Unwanteds series for middle grade readers and the Wake trilogy for young adults. Check out Lisa's website at LisaMcMann.com, learn more about The Unwanteds Series at UnwantedsSeries.com, and be sure to say hi on Instagram or Twitter (@Lisa_McMann), or Facebook (Facebook.com/McMannFan).

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    • 3/5
      The second novel in the Catcher series again was a fast and easy read. The story of Janie and Caleb going undercover at their high school. They use Janie's dream catching abilitis to investigate a crime at the high school. While doing this she finds out more about her fate.
    • 5/5
      The story starts off just where the last one ended, and boy am I glad for that! I love series books that don't skip a whole lot and make you wonder what happened between one book and the next.
      Fade starts of with finishing up the whole drug bust thing from Wake, and then moves right into the next case for Janie and Cabel ( they are working for the police). Of course I was on Cabel's side with not wanting Janie to get mixed up with this case, but then I really thought about it and figured that if something like that was going on at my daughter's school, I would want someone there to try and put an end to it.
      And really, I won't play the naive parent and pretend that this sort of thing doesn't happen, I know it does, and that Mrs. McMann brought it to light in this book is a huge plus from my end!
      Janie is still slipping into others' dreams and she is slowly learning to bring herself out of them. Although she has trouble and can't seem to get out of the nightmares. While working the case of the perv teachers, Janie is given the case files of the previous dream catcher, Miss Stubin; and while reading them she learns more than she wanted to.
      As the blurb stated on goodreads, Cabel and Janie are together, but for their undercover work to actually work they have to keep everything a secret. So while they do get to spend some time together, they can't been seen together in public, so everything goes on behind the closed doors of Cabel's house.
      Janie jumps right in with the case and very quickly figures out which teacher is her target. That part kinda irked me, I mean heck it took like a week if that for her to get the teacher to make a move, and really; you would like to think that the "adult" would take more time. Anyway, Janie sets it up to be alone with him just to make sure and once she has her confirmation she moves forward and gets everyone in that class ready for the party at the teacher's house ( big red flag there)!! With the party approaching, Cable is getting kinda freaked out, with good reason. While Janie feels that everything will be ok and that nothing will happen to her, she still has a few doubts.
      When the party day is there, Janie does everything like she is supposed to, no mysterious drinks, doesn't leave her drink unattended and won't take anything from anyone. But things still go bad for Janie, and while not everything is in great detail, you get enough to know what is going on.
      After the party, and everything that goes down; Janie wakes up in the hospital; yeah, you guessed it, she ended up getting drugged anyway. She doesn't really remember what happened at first and even when she does, she doesn't have all the details; which in itself is a good and bad thing. Cabel has a hard time dealing with it and again, they aren't speaking; after he asks for a break.During the break, Janie is lost and confused as to why he would do this to her, and in a sense I feel that she starts to blame herself. With the extra time on her hands she sits down to read the "journal" that Miss Stubin left behind and learns a few things about being a dream catcher, though they aren't really what she wants to know. ANd once she realizes exactly what will happen to her, and a rough time frame in which to expect it, she kinda breaks down.
      The story starts to wrap up pretty quickly, all the teachers involved at the party are arrested, and suspended without pay from the school. Cabel and Janie make up as only they can, Janie tells Cabel what to expect with the dream catching and then they are graduating. I'm so glad that I have the next and final book Gone already and can't wait to start reading it.
    • 2/5
      I gave this book 2 1/2 stars. In my opinion it was much better than the first but I'm still having a hard time connecting with or feeling anything for the characters other than Cabel and even that is iffy.
    • 4/5
      FADE, by Lisa McMann, was an intense thriller that explored the twisted minds of criminals and the gifted individual who intends to bring them to justice. McMann truly topped herself in Fade as we delve deeper into the mind of a dream catcher and the life sentence that has been forced upon her.Once I started this book I could not put it down. Between the characters, case, and exploration of Janie's gift, this book was glued to my hands. This book was a lot darker than Wake. Unspeakable situations are being revealed at Fieldridge High and Janie is once again helping the police solve the crime, along with her secret boyfriend, Cabel.Janie and Cabel are the most sensational crime-fighting pair. They absolutely adore and accept each other, even with the baggage they both carry. Cabel supports Janie's gift and helps cultivate her powers within dreams. I love them as a couple. They are passionate and understanding, but as this current case continues, the tensions rise within their delicate relationship. I think McMann created such a real relationship with these two. They have real issues and stresses separately that are not always easy to deal with in a relationship. The love that Cabel feels for Janie is unsurmountable but he is overshadowed by his damaging past.The plot of this book was quite disturbing but straightforward with what can happen in the real world. I will not give away the story but brace yourself for a bumpy ride.I enjoyed how Janie dealt with her powers positively. She was aware of all her physical ailments that came with the gift and worked closely with Miss Stubin and Cabel to hone her skills. The whole idea of dream catchers is fascinating to me, and I applaud McMann for her creativity and research in the matter.This was a great sequel to Wake and I cannot wait to read the final book, Gone.
    • 5/5
      I went straight from Wake to Fade and read the entire book yesterday. I started on it immediately after Wake because I loved the story so much. Now I'm going to go read Gone.
    • 4/5
      Okay, I liked this one. I read it in one sitting, just a couple of hours. Fast-paced, interesting story. Good sequel to Wake. My only criticism is that some of the writing is mediocre and the characters are a little bit flat at times. And Cabel started to drive me crazy towards the end of the story. I'm not sure I believed that he would really react that way. I think my feelings are amplified on these issues because I've read some really amazing books lately (What I Saw and How I Lied, Graceling) and this one just is not in the same league. However, I enjoyed it, and will plan to read the third book (Gone) and I would definitely recommend it to fans of YA.
    • 5/5
      I think Fade was as interesting as Wake. Actually, more interesting. In Fade you just can't get enough of Janie and Cabe together since they have to date in secret, but I loved each moment those two were together. When I first read Wake, I was confused about the way Lisa McMann wrote the book, but in Fade I got used to it, so I'm pretty sure whoever will read it will get used to it too.For me, it was easy to suspect who the culprit/sexual predator was but you won't be completely sure who it really is and since no one remembers a thing, the more you crave to know who the sexual predator is.I liked the fact that you got to see Captain's softer side and if you didn't know, Captain has a husband. Yeah, I was surprised to learn that either because it seemed unlikely or I missed out on that/forgot about it in the first book. It was also interesting to read about Miss Stubin's notes on being a dream catcher. It makes you anxious about what Janie might experience later on as a dream catcher. Also, there's a part where you fear for Janie in the future. I know I do. But I just love how Cabe handles everything. In my opinion, Cabe is different from all the other male characters in most of my favorite books. For some reason I just felt that Cabe was different. It was easy to understand where all the stress and worry is coming from, and I didn't feel the need to scream at Cabe's stupidity (he wasn't senseless throughout the book). I adored all the Janie and Cabe moments especially the ones in his house. Overall, it was an excitingly thrilling book to read and it's pages keep taunting you to turn and read, turn and read. You won't be able to put the book down, and the next thing you know, you've skipped lunch. I'm excited to start reading Gone--the last book in the Dream Catcher series. I'm sure the excitement will reach it's highest peak.
    • 4/5
      So, I had a few problems with this second installment. Firstly, what's with all the cuss words? Not that I am against them, but I feel when they are used in abundance, (and I mean abundance in this case) especially in a teen book, that's just saying that the author can't think of anything better for them to say. It makes the characters sound quite moronic, and I would rather read books about people who actually may be smarter than I am.Aside from that, I felt like this book really didn't get good until about halfway. I think the thing that bugged me the most, in the beginning, Janie and Cabel are a happy couple. Tra-la-la. Boring and sappy. Not really romantic, and that could be attributed to the fact the book is so fast-paced, there isn't time to form a connection with them as a couple.But on to the good part of this book. The case that Janie and Cabel are working on is about teachers at her school allegedly molesting students. Whoa. That is a touchy subject, but intensely real. Janie puts herself out there as bait and tries to find the culprit(s). To be honest, her dreamcatcher skill isn't used very much in this book, and rightly so. I don't see how it would be useful, and really, the fact that she seems to be around sleeping people so often can get old. This is the best book in the series by far, so I suggest to all who are interested, read only Wake and Fade. Do not bother with Gone. Trust me.
    • 4/5
      Title: Fade Author: Lisa McMann Publisher: Simon Pulse Number Of Pages: 248Summary: Some nightmares never end. For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than dreams. They’re just trying to carve out a little (secret) time together, but no such luck. Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody’s talking. When Janie taps into classmate’s violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open-but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie’s in way over her head, and Cabe’s shocking behavior has grave consequences for them both. Worse yet, Janie learns the truth about herself and her ability-and it’s bleak. Not only is her fate as a dream catcher sealed, but what’s to come is why darker than she’d feared…Review: I thought Fade was a great sequel to Wake! It was really creepy, and kept me on the edge of my seat. Personally though I didn’t think it was as good as Wake. One thing I liked about Fade is the characters developed more and you felt like you really knew them by the end of the book. Once again I don’t suggest this for younger teens. (It had a lot more mature content than Wake.) I really don’t know what else to say about Fade.I recommend this book if you like romance, dreams, high school, and YA novels.
    • 5/5
      Some nightmares never end.For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher thatn the dreams. They're just trying to carve out a little(secret) time together, but no such luck.Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody's talking. When Janie taps into a classmate's violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open-but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie's in way over her head, and Cabe's shocking behavior has grave consequences for them both.Worse yet, Janie learns the truth about herself and her ability-and its bleak. Seriously, brutally bleak. Notonly is her fate as a dream cathcher sealed, but what's to come is way darker than she'd feared.....
    • 4/5
      Janie is ready to really be with Cabel. She wants to be able to tell her only friend and she just wants to come out of hiding. Of course, that's not possible. Their cover would be completely blown and the last case isn't quite closed yet. Also, it looks like they might be needed for a new case at Fieldridge High.Janie and Cabel don't exactly see eye to eye on Janie using her abilities to catch criminals. They both know it could put her in danger and Cabel can't seem to accept that. Things really start to heat up when Janie figures out who the criminal in their school is and instead of trying to get away she works to get closer and in the midst of all the turmoil finds out some shocking secrets about her ability.Will Cabel be able to love Janie and let her do her own thing? Will Janie solve the mystery or will she become another one of the criminal's victims?I loved both Wake and Fade. Janie and Cabel are two of my favorite characters. Their stories are just so unique and interesting and just keep getting better. I have to say that I would love to have Cabel for myself especially after reading Fade.Lisa McMann's writing style is very different. It didn't bug me at all when I read Wake but it did bug me a little in Fade. I'm not really sure why, it just took me a little longer to get into the story but once I did I quickly forgot about my problems with it. Fade was so gripping and shocking and just all out great.I don't really have anything bad to say about Fade other than my minor issue with the writing style. Once you get into the story the book is just impossible to put down. Both Wake and Fade are on my list of favorite books and I can't wait for the third book, Gone. It will be released next year and I am so excited about it. If you haven't already read Wake and Fade, what are you waiting for?
    • 4/5
      High school senior Janie Hannagan is a Dream Catcher: she falls into the dreams of those asleep around her and has the power to change them. Her newly understood ability makes her a valuable resource to the local police captain in solving difficult crimes. She’s also beginning to realize that she’s worth more than she thinks to her boyfriend, Cabel Strumheller, who also works under the Captain and worries about the assignments she receives as a result of her ability.Then Janie is called to investigate a possible recurring case of sexual misconduct at her high school. In between following the leads that dream-catching give her, Janie must also wrestle with Cabe’s genuine worries that she might be in over her head. But neither of them really know how grim Janie’s future is going to be…Whereas I thought the first book in this series, WAKE, was a ho-hum intro to a mediocre series, FADE completely blows those thoughts away. Lisa McMann keeps her minimalistic prose—dreamlike in its own way—and works it beautifully to expose tormented, three-dimensional, and appealing characters.What I’m most sold about in FADE is the fantastic character development. Now that Janie and Cabel are officially together, their roles in life have clearly changed to include a loved one, a change that throws both of them off-kilter and causes interesting dynamics to appear. I loved reading about Janie and Cabel’s relationship, all of its ups and downs, wrong and right decisions. The gritty realness of the variety of clashing emotions involved in being in a relationship make this teenage couple stand out from the rest of YA literature.The plot once again revolves around a unique “paranormal” spin, which leads to interesting scenes, some of which linger still in my mind. That is, when I can stop thinking about Janie and Cabel, whose relationship is what I believe really takes center stage in this book.In addition to presenting a grim future for the beloved couple, FADE also successfully develops the characters into ones of such complexity that I can only wonder if they are not, in fact, real. I am now sold on this series and can’t wait for the third book, GONE, to come out.
    • 4/5
      Did I like this book? LOVED it! It was as good as the first but better! Instead of just taking what was established in book one, and changing the setting, they picked up where the first left up. But then they took it further. All the story lines were advanced (the personal and professional) and the single book and the series. I like that there is a lot going on, but with only a few main characters, it not hard to follow.I would say as a caution, it is a lot darker then the first. (I think due to subject matter.) As a parent, I would be careful about what age range reads this, and would consider screening it myself first.I think I would read the first book (Wake) before tackling the second. They are mostly self-contained, although they do have characters and plots that carry forward. I think you have more back ground and it could be clearer to read them both. I am definitely awaiting the third with great anticipation. =D
    • 3/5
      It took me a while to remember what went before but this is the story of Janie and Cabe, dealing with their relationship, with school and with a new investigation. This time it's rumours of abuse by someone in the school and Janie is the best stooge pigeon. Also this time she has to deal with being given Martha Stubin's journals and finding out more details about her future because she's a Dream Catcher. I am a bit ambivalent about this book, it took me a while to get back into the characters, which may not have helped, but also the investigation wasn't really helped by her abilities, they could have just as easily investigated without her special skills in the end. Janie and Cabe make an interesting couple with interesting issues.
    • 4/5
      Another super quick and easy read. This book however was more enjoyable than the first. I really liked the development of the characters Janie & Cabel. This book also had me more on edge than the previous one, hoping everything worked out well and worried for Janie and Cabel both. Also, this book has slightly less fragmented writing which I liked, I think it drew me in more. I imagine the third one will be another to fly through, so I am glad I took the time to read this series.
    • 4/5
      Janie and Cabel's exciting story continues with a mission in the heart of their school. There has been rumors of inapproriate student teacher relations, that put Janie in the spotlight. Will they be able to find the criminals before Janie is put in danger, and will their relationship be able to survive any consequences.This is the second book of the Wake Trilogy, I again find myself anticipating the next book. Fade was a page turning that leaves you craving more. Continuing the same pace of Wake this book draws the reader in to the story. Lisa McMann has created an intriguing and original story that is definetly worth reading.
    • 4/5
      This was a very interesting book! It's very strange, but that strangeness is what makes the book so interesting..if you know what I mean. I think that Janie and Cabel definatly gotten closer in this book and I think in this book we found out everything there is to know about the two of them. I don't see an opening for a third book, and I don't think there is one! It is definatly incediblyy interesting to read about what's in store for Janie, and the details of what she does!
    • 2/5
      I had a hard time bringing myself to start this book. Mainly because I knew Janie and Cabel would be investigating some teachers suspected of being sexual predators. I had an even harder time knowing that Janie was going to act as 'bait.' And I knew McMann would write it so compelling that I'd probably get so emotionally pulled into the story that I would be thinking about it for days. And I was right. McMann doesn't sugar-coat the hard details but she doesn't go into the nitty-grittys either. It's a fine balance of describing a scene while letting the reader come to their own conclusions. And of course I was so drawn into the emotional turmoil as Janie finds out more about her 'gift' and as Cabel struggles with her role in the bust.I liked this one better than I had originally anticipated since McMann didn't force the characters into a 'happily ever after.' Janie and Cabel both have their issues to deal with but both are definitely growing as individuals. So, I liked this one. Even though it was darker and more mature and almost heartbreaking at times. Definitely would only recommend it to the mature crowd.
    • 5/5
      Janie and Cabel are back in this sequel to Wake. Janie is now a part of the circle with Cabel. Learning to control and use the dreams, her new assignment is to help the police catch a preditor at their school. As Cabel’s feelings for Janie increase he becomes more possessive and has trouble dealing with the danger he knows she could be in. As she learns to control the dreams with the help of the pervious dream catcher she learns a horrible truth and must make some decisions that will affect her life and the quality of it. Read this great book to find out what horrible truths lie behind the life of a dream catcher.
    • 4/5
      Darker and more intense than its prequel, Fade runs like a good cop show that just happens to have a supernatural element or two. The plot is smoother overall, but just as interesting. It's traded some of the twists and turns for a few incredibly powerful emotional moments, but overall it's a spectacular sequel, and all the things I loved about the first book are still there. Cabel and Janie are still awesome, the Captain is the coolest person ever, the dreaming power remains interesting and believable, and I certainly couldn't tear myself away from the unfolding storyline. It's a little less human-focused than its predecessor, but seems more factual. My only real complaint is about the particular subject matter of this story, and that's a personal issue. If you are not comfortable with mentions of rape and horrible people who take advantage of minors, this is not a book you're going to enjoy too much. It's not quite as empowering as the first book either, but maybe a little more realistic?I appear to be running in circles here, so let me sum up my point: I preferred Wake personally, but Fade was an excellent sequel and worth the read if you're looking for a fast-paced, exciting story where the main character is a non-useless high school girl. Who can bench one twenty. Just saying.
    • 3/5
      it was a good concept crossing 2 different genres, it had a bit of crime investigations and fantasy. It was a little difficult getting used to reading all those choppy sentences but overall it was a good growing plot.
    • 3/5
      I have fond memories of WAKE, so imagine my surprise when I finished FADE with a twinge of disappointment. The writing style remains the same, but for some reason, I had a bigger problem with FADE's writing. Even more vague? Confusing? Abrupt? I had appreciated it in WAKE, but it distracted me now. Perhaps the difference is that WAKE seems more out-there and can get away with being rather free in style, while FADE had more of a story and needed more concrete writing. Perhaps I am just blabbering nonsense now. Ignore me. :)The story itself is drastically different from WAKE. I have to admit that I do not have a a strong stomach for sexual predators - and this includes books and movies about the subject. If it starts with the "after" story, I don't mind so much - but the "during" story is just too much for me to handle well. I get angry and upset. I think this also plays a role in why I didn't particularly care for FADE. I'm not saying that it was wrong to write about the subject (especially if it has a happy, empowering ending), but consider this as what freaks me out more than zombies and killer unicorns. Indeed, holy meatballs and veggie dip, I certainly learned that you can never been too careful with what you drink or eat when date-rape drugs are involved!Janie and Cabel's relationship is out in the open - at least, as much as it can be as they try to hide it from their classmates. Not quite the same he-likes-me, he-likes-me-not issues, but Cabel gets all weird and silent in an overprotective way that I sympathize with Janie when she gets freaked out or confused by him. From page 25 Because this love thing is foreign to Cabel. And now that he has found Janie, he's becoming increasingly protective of her. There is no man in the universe he wants to have to share her with. Especially a creep. Even if it unearths a scandal. Of greatest proportions. The biggest scandal Fieldridge High has ever seen.Then again, I can totally see why Cabel freaks out when Janie agrees to help in this particular case or fails to take care of herself when her eyesight fails or keels over after leaving a dream.I cannot help that I did not like FADE as much as WAKE, but I still plan on checking out the upcoming book GONE to see what happens to Janie and Cabel once they are finally free of high school. Considering what Janie finds out about her dream-catching abilities, I am a little scared to see what is to come since the 3rd title is GONE.
    • 1/5
      I stand by my thoughts of the first book, but whereas that one had an exciting and original plot, this plot just disgusted me. Yes, it's a quick read (like 3 hours) and there is action that keeps the pages flipping, but the plot just didn't... appeal to me. I didn't really want to read about all that.If creepy teacher/student relationships don't bother you, go ahead, but it's my opinion that McMann should have stuck with Wake and left it at that. Or follow it with a story that doesn't make me want to barf.Oh, and let me copy this little bit from my review of Wake.I didn't really like the style. There's a lot of very simple sentences [i.e. "Janie is happy" and the like] and a billion sentences without nouns, which annoys the living daylights out of me. Fade is like that too. Which is good, I guess, and not really suprising. I just thought I'd mention it again.So in all, I didn't really like the book. But it was quick and high-paced, so you might if you don't have a strong gag reflex like me ;) Just kidding. It wasn't all that terrible. There were redeeming qualities, like the wit (though most of it was full of cussing, which got annoying too) and Janie and Cabel's sweet relationship (though they just couldn't keep those pants on, could they? bleh. I change my mind. I didn't like the book at all.)Rating: 1.5 Stars (for the wit and excitement)Clean?: Inappropriate student/teacher relationships, some sexuality, lots of languageLength: 256 Pages (reads like 150 imo)Oh right, I was going to add that I was a little surprised at the ending. Yay.
    • 4/5
      I was very impressed with the first book in this series, WAKE, for its subdued and menacing take on a supernaturally gifted high school student - but I was surprised when a sequel came out, because WAKE felt very much like a stand-alone. I had a sense of closure and wasn't sure where the story would go.

      So I was pleasantly surprised by FADE - it has the same eerie, present tense writing, the same atmosphere of grim reality punctured by moments of sweetness and humor. It also has a great story, one that stands alone in this volume but also hooked me on the idea of a series.

      I have to say, I find it hard to believe that the police would be drafting high school students onto the force as covert agents. But I suspended belief and moved on - aside from that, Janie's hunt for a sexual predator among her own teachers had a very Veronica Mars feel. The sleuthing felt a little too easy, too convenient, but I have to respect McMann for committing to her plot - Janie gets to the bottom of her mystery, and what she discovers is not pretty.

      Janie also learns some interesting things about what it means to be a dream catcher, and I really look forward to seeing how this element of the plot is developed in future books. Which, by the way, I will definitely read.
    • 4/5
      Not a bad sequel, liked the first book better though.
    • 5/5
      As Fade begins, Janie is finally feeling kind of good about herself: she has a boyfriend (even though they have to meet in secret for now), she’s working on controlling her powers, and she has a sense of purpose thanks to her job with the police. But then, when Janie is put on a case involving a suspected sex predator at her high school, she gets in way over her head. And she learns the bleak truth about being a dream catcher.Fade was just as engrossing as Wake, and although the undercover police plot seemed a bit too convenient in many ways, the dream catcher reveal was really shocking and surprising. Fans of the Janie/Caleb relationship in Wake will also be thrilled to know that they’ll be getting lots of hot “off again/on again” drama between the two.Fade doesn’t end on a cliffhanger (thank God!), but I am definitely looking forward to February 2009 when I can get the next book in the series.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this book as well. We see what she is able to do with her gift and see her involved with a case. I can't wait to see how the series end because she has a choice to make.
    • 4/5
      Sequel to Fade. Janie goes undercover to expose sexual relationships between students and teachers at her high school. She also discovers more about her ability, including some not-so-pleasant side effects.
    • 5/5
      Often sequels are not as good as the first, but Fade was just as good, if not better than Wake. Janie's life changed dramatically in Wake. Well in Fade it changes to beyond belief. Janie and Cable have a whole new assignment that tears at the seems of their relationship. Janie discovers new powers and new troubles that will drastically change her life forever, but is Cable willing to deal with these changes? Lisa McMann has gone from a nobody to a name everyone knows. She has written a trilogy that once you read the first book, you have to read the next ones. No matter if you hatted the book or if you loved it.
    • 5/5
      An Open Letter to Lisa McMannDear Ms. McMann,Please stop writing books.This is a very serious request. To this date, you have written and published two novels, Wake and Fade. Because of your books, I have on two occasions been compelled to read deep into the night, and in this manner I have lost two good nights of sleep. I can only conclude that any further books written by you will lead to long nights with the bedside lamp switched on, frantically reading. I will not have it! I must firmly request that you stop at once.If you insist on continuing with your flagrant book-publishing, I have a few suggestions that may alleviate the problem. Please take the following requests into account in any and all future books.1. If there is one thing on which I really must insist, it is a general loosening-up of your writing style. This tight, exciting prose will be the death of me! If every sentence did not compel me to read the next, perhaps I would be able to put your books down long enough to get a few good hours of sleep. Perhaps you could insert some clunky dialogue?2. Your characters must - MUST - be less compelling. In fact, it would be best if Janie and Cabel could be excised completely, and less interesting characters could be inserted in their place. If I am forced back inside of Janie's head, where I can see the fascination, terror and exhaustion that are caused by her ability to see other people's dreams, I will most certainly not be able to put your book down. And Cabel, with his terrible past and his willpower and determination to do good, both in his relationship with Janie and in his work, is much too sympathetic a character.3. In a related note, the tumultuous romance between Cabel and Janie is much too intense. If you persist in writing about these characters, their relationship must be taken back a notch. As it currently stands, their emotions are too strong! Their sense of discovery of themselves and each other is too genuine! Their frustrations with one another are too palpable! Their sex is too sexy!4. Slower pacing is a necessity in any future novels. Constantly throwing your readers from horrific nightmare to sweet and sexy romance to exciting mystery causes agitation and suspense, forcing the reader to keep turning pages until the very end of the book.Thank you for your time. I look forward to not reading your books in the future.Sleepily yours,Laura Koenig