| Title | : | Devya's Children Books 1-3 |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 756 |
| Publication | : | Published November 15, 2014 |
Ashlynn's kidnapping changes everything ... Twelve-year-old Jillian Blairington never thought she was particularly special. She was wrong. She's a Dream Shaper. The scientists responsible for the genetic modifications kidnap her in order to teach Jillian how to use her Gift. But she isn't alone. They also have her babysitter, Danielle Matheson, snatched to keep her in line. They also have a task for her. If Jillian can't master her Gift quickly, Danielle might only be the first victim of many.
Nadia's far would you go to save someone you love?
While learning to use her Dream Shaper Gift, Jillian Blairington met a sister named Nadia who has the power to speak inside one’s mind. Jillian’s grown rather fond of her.
Now, she’s gone silent.
Jillian turns to her friend, Danielle Matheson, and together they hatch a crazy plan to get Jillian to Nadia’s side so she can awaken her from the coma.
Meanwhile, Danielle tries to keep a friend out of trouble with human traffickers.
If Jillian can’t solve the mystery of Nadia’s coma quickly, she may lose both her sister and her friend.
Malia's much is one life worth?
Danielle Matheson faces a difficult helplessly watch Christy's mother die of cancer or ask Jillian and her genetically Gifted siblings to risk their freedom to save her.
Once committed to the cause, Jillian, Malia, and Michio turn their full attention to fighting the caner, but more danger awaits them. Defeating the disease and dodging government agents soon become the least of their worries when measured against the race against time to rescue one girl from certain death.
Interview with the What makes the Devya’s Children series special? At the heart, this series is about family and friendship as well as the ethical questions surrounding genetic engineering. It’s been likened to the Orphan Black TV show. I like to think of it as a more family-friendly take on those themes. The premise is that a brilliant scientist and his team created several genetically altered children who have special Gifts, such as telepathy, healing, and dream shaping.
What order should I read them in? I suggest the traditional order Ashlynn’s Dreams- Nadia’s Tears- Malia’s Miracles- Varick’s Quest… before jumping into the prequel—The Dark Side of Science—or the Ashlynn’s Dreams Shorts.
The prequel and the short stories can certainly be read as standalones, but they may be more enjoyable once the reader’s already familiar with some of the characters.
Where does this book fit in the series? What theme(s) make it special? This is a combination book, so you’ll get to experience Ashlynn’s Dreams, Nadia’s Tears, and Malia’s Miracles all in one convenient package. You may want to check out the audiobook versions of these. The first two were narrated by Kristin Condon and the third was narrated by Julie Hinton. Both ladies, did a lovely job. You can find 1-4 also combined with a different cover.
The series themes are family ties and love, loyalty, friendship, and genetic engineering. The first book brings up the topic of kidnapping, the second brings up human trafficking, and the third tackles cancer.
Nadia's far would you go to save someone you love?
While learning to use her Dream Shaper Gift, Jillian Blairington met a sister named Nadia who has the power to speak inside one’s mind. Jillian’s grown rather fond of her.
Now, she’s gone silent.
Jillian turns to her friend, Danielle Matheson, and together they hatch a crazy plan to get Jillian to Nadia’s side so she can awaken her from the coma.
Meanwhile, Danielle tries to keep a friend out of trouble with human traffickers.
If Jillian can’t solve the mystery of Nadia’s coma quickly, she may lose both her sister and her friend.
Malia's much is one life worth?
Danielle Matheson faces a difficult helplessly watch Christy's mother die of cancer or ask Jillian and her genetically Gifted siblings to risk their freedom to save her.
Once committed to the cause, Jillian, Malia, and Michio turn their full attention to fighting the caner, but more danger awaits them. Defeating the disease and dodging government agents soon become the least of their worries when measured against the race against time to rescue one girl from certain death.
Interview with the What makes the Devya’s Children series special? At the heart, this series is about family and friendship as well as the ethical questions surrounding genetic engineering. It’s been likened to the Orphan Black TV show. I like to think of it as a more family-friendly take on those themes. The premise is that a brilliant scientist and his team created several genetically altered children who have special Gifts, such as telepathy, healing, and dream shaping.
What order should I read them in? I suggest the traditional order Ashlynn’s Dreams- Nadia’s Tears- Malia’s Miracles- Varick’s Quest… before jumping into the prequel—The Dark Side of Science—or the Ashlynn’s Dreams Shorts.
The prequel and the short stories can certainly be read as standalones, but they may be more enjoyable once the reader’s already familiar with some of the characters.
Where does this book fit in the series? What theme(s) make it special? This is a combination book, so you’ll get to experience Ashlynn’s Dreams, Nadia’s Tears, and Malia’s Miracles all in one convenient package. You may want to check out the audiobook versions of these. The first two were narrated by Kristin Condon and the third was narrated by Julie Hinton. Both ladies, did a lovely job. You can find 1-4 also combined with a different cover.
The series themes are family ties and love, loyalty, friendship, and genetic engineering. The first book brings up the topic of kidnapping, the second brings up human trafficking, and the third tackles cancer.
