Cello prodigy Cole has been experiencing disturbing visions of different lives in different centuries, but when she faints after one episode and ends up in the arms of a mysterious boy, she soon learns the source of these visions. Not only is this not the first life she has lived, but someone from her past has traveled to this life, intent on revenge for an act of betrayal she can't even remember.
Transcendence is a suspenseful, intriguing start to a new series. With its blend of mystery, supernatural powers, villains, and cute boys, this one should keep many students interested. I loved that Omololu kept me guessing and threw in a few surprises all the way up to the end. Although a sequel releases soon, I was happy to see that this one had a satisfying ending with only a few loose plot threads -- enough to make me want to read the next in the series, but not so many that I felt cheated at the end. The sexual content pushes PG-13, and the book contains moderately detailed descriptions of several murders, so it may be preferable for older high school students or those in public library settings.
HS--Essential. Reviewed by: Caryn
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