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    Fade

    By Lisa McMann

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    SOME NIGHTMARES NEVER END.

    For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than 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 it's bleak. Seriously, brutally bleak. Not only is her fate as a dream catcher sealed, but what's to come is way darker than she'd feared....
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Release dateFeb 10, 2009
    ISBN9781439156544
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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.
    • 3/5
      FADE is a solid follow-up to WAKE. The plot was interesting and even more fast-paced. I definitely read FADE quicker. I also really enjoyed how Janie's ability is used to such great effect with the current problem.Cabel and Janie's relationship develops a lot in FADE. I enjoy both characters and most definitely enjoy them together. His concern for Janie is clear in every action he takes, but he's not controlling. I enjoyed FADE, but I did have a problem with the believability a little. It's easier to suspend my belief about things like being sucked into dreams than about more realistic, real world things.Overall, worth the read.
    • 5/5
      This second book in the trilogy was a page turner! I was so creeped out by how realistic the language and behavior of the teachers seemed. ugh. Sad news about Janie though...I can't wait to read the last novel to see how she and Cabe deal with it.
    • 5/5
      As engaging as Wake, Fade is a fantastic read that continues to explore the fascinating 'what if this ability existed in our world' sort of trope. Janie and Cabel enter their last semester of high school on a new case - searching out teachers thought to be taking advantage of their students. In the midst of this, Janie struggles to learn control over her dreamwalking, and they both struggle to figure out how to fit their relationship into lives that have, until this point, been mostly bereft of things like love and affection and loyalty. Fade is more than the description makes it sound, because McMann doesn't hesitate to make her characters and her situations real. A relationship that sounds trite in my words is heart-pounding and heart-rending in hers. A gift that sounds interesting and fun also becomes frightening, even terrifying, as well as useful, dangerous, and exhausting.Janie's struggles with Cabel, with her job, and with her gift pack an emotional impact, and this short book had me tearing up more than once. Nothing is easy here - things are hard won, and more valued for that, and everything has a price of some sort. Don't be fooled by its size, or its intended audience - Fade is a mature book (although still appropriate for teens, I think) with fully-drawn, fully-interesting characters and plots, including some situations that are heartbreaking and terrifying. A special warning should go here for anyone who might find the subject matter of the case to be disturbing or triggering - nothing is shied away from, here, and these villains are creepy enough to make your skin crawl, in large part because they feel so real.McMann packs a lot into these pages, and has a knack for writing short, choppy sentences that punch you in the gut and make you double over with the emotional impact. I'll be keeping my eye on Lisa McMann for some time.
    • 5/5
      I loved Wake, the first book in the Dream Catcher trilogy. Part of me didn’t even want to read Fade because I figured it wouldn’t compare to the first one. Fade completely took me by surprise! I loved it. It was so much better then Wake and as soon as I finished, I was ready to read it again!Fade begins a few weeks after the events of Wake. Cabel and Janie are officially a couple (well in secret anyway) and are both working for the FBI. When the Captain tells them they need to find a sex predator at their school, Janie has to be put herself in danger to catch him. I was not able to turn the pages quick enough. Fade was very intense and I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen. What I love most about these books is Cabel and Janie’s relationship. They are so adorable and I love how we see the two of them continue to heal and deal with their pasts. For the first time in both of their lives someone actually loves them and cares about them. Cabel is wonderful. I love him. After everything he has gone through with his abusive father, he is still the perfect guy. He’s so sweet and I can not get enough of him! He can’t stand to let anything happen to Janie. This case that him and Janie were working on was very hard for him, and I was able to feel his frustrations, anger and pain. I also love Janie. She is a wonderful protagonist. In Fade, she learns a lot more about her ability and how it will affect her. Instead of moping and being dramatic (and in this case, she totally has the right to be dramatic) she doesn’t let it stop her from using her ability to help others. She will do what she has to do until she literally can’t anymore. This is turning out to be a wonderful series and I can’t wait to read Gone, the last Dream Catcher story.
    • 4/5
      Although the book still had its' interesting short phrased format, I thought the story started off a little slow. Janie started becoming an emotional emo wreck and her relationship with Cabel started to get tiring. It was nice to see them together but when things started to crumble, I was getting tired of them. Otherwise, the book mainly focuses on Janie developing her skills and learning more about becoming a Dream Catcher. However underlying this, is another story arc of a case given to Janie (she actually volunteers for it) regarding student and teacher relationships.When it came to that plot, it was very well written. The parts with Janie and Mr Durbin together were so well done, I could feel the uneasiness Janie feels, and it made my skin crawl with disgust - it made such an impact on me that it just felt dirty reading how they interacted and talked. So, in regards to that story line, I thought it was very well done and invoked a lot of feeling from the reader. It may be hard to read for some readers as although it doesn't really go into much gritty detail, it does have heavy phrases and statements where it makes you pause because it's images are now embedded in your head and you just want it out as fast as possible. As this book really centralizes on Janie developing as a character, it was also very well done. It also makes her relationship with Cabel develop - and although romance isn't for me, this kind of romance was all right and tolerable and it's actually more realistic than other couples I've read in YA fiction. Cabel and Janie do act more mature than their age which is also nice to see (I've seen and read worse). Overall, I was pleased with how the book ended - despite a slow start. I'm eager to know what happens in the third novel and can't wait to pick it up next. I hope all goes well for Janie!!!
    • 5/5
      Another great book in the series. And I still love Cabe.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this book. It was a fast read that kept me interested from start to finish. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the suspense that came with wondering what would happen next. The book tied up nicely, but I would have liked a little more of a cliff hanger. All in all a good book. I would recommend it to others to read, particularly if they enjoy science fiction mysteries.
    • 4/5
      This is a sequel to Wake, and it is just as well-paced and suspenseful. Now Janie and Cabe are on assignment for the police, trying to find a sexual predator at the high school. This part of the story is pretty icky and sleazy as the teachers who are the predators begin to be exposed. The party where the majority of this happens is really gross with a lot of details that made me feel terrible, even though I am sure it was factual - I just didn't like reading it. Even worse in some ways is the dream-catching information that Janie receives from her fellow dream-catcher - that what she is doing will eventually make her blind and crippled at a young age. This is a very emotional book as Janie tries to decide what she will do, and Cabe struggles with his own demons. I also liked the way McMann continued on with the story without going into a lot of past details - it made things move very quickly. All in all, a good sequel which only leaves a tiny bit of room for a continuation of the story.
    • 5/5
      Janie has found out that she is not the first to experience her ability to enter other people's dreams. She and Caleb start researching dreams and she begins to learn to gather some control over her blackouts and the dream events themselves. The nightmares are the worst they make her totally helpless and she begins to experience a classmate's terrifying nightmare over and over as they share study hall together. Caleb and Janie become aware of a horrible situation taking place at Fieldridge High between teachers and students but no one will talk. Janie tries to find the truth, and stop the terrible event from happening anymore, through her dreams. Caleb and Janie's relationship also matures and two people who have never felt love from anyone their whole lives find love for each other. Janie also learns a brutal truth about her condition and how it will affect the rest of her life. Again tough issues are dealt with here; rape and once again parental neglect and terrible abuse. Picking up immediately after the first book, Wake, and written in the same day-by-day format the second book of this trilogy grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go until the end. This book is on an equal footing with the first; well-written, dynamic characters, compelling and page-turning. I haven't felt this way about a trilogy since the Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray. There is no doubt these books are going to catch the heat of popularity from teens and adults like.While I liked this book probably even more than the first one, my slightly less rating is due to two points, one of the author's doing and one of my own personal opinion. First, Janie and Caleb's relationship turns s*xual and while not graphic it isn't left to the imagination either. On one hand, the author handled the situation well; it is not portrayed as reckless. But on the other hand, I do not like s*xual intercourse to be portrayed as a "good thing" in books aimed primarily at Young Adults. My second quibble is the plot went, I felt, beyond realistic believability in the way Janie's "job" was handled.I can't wait until the third book of this trilogy, Gone, is published but I will have to somehow make it through the wait until 2010. Highly recommended!
    • 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
      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.
    • 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
      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.
    • 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?
    • 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
      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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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
      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!
    • 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
      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.

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