The second book of the series far surpasses the first, And I gave the first 5 stars so that's saying something. Much better written and held more details, more suspense, and more thrills. There were plot twists I didn't even expect. I was pleasantly surprised multiple times. The timeline of the story wasn't as chunky, missing months at a time. Back story was just enough to understand the characters thoughts and feelings without wasting time or being too embellished. The characters pull you in make you feel sorry for them and have you cheering them on. I liked Sylvie as a character better than Akira from the first book, we were introduced to more of her past giving reasons for her present and making it easier to sympathize with her. My only wish is that there was a little glimpse in to the characters at the end. See where they end up. Maybe an epilogue to tie it all together. Do they end up together? I feel ripped apart when it just ends! Though I was quite glad that Dillon was a center point for both books. A Gift of Thought follows the story of Dillon, from the first book, and how he decides to try and get to know his mother.We are introduced to Sylvie, Dillon's mother, and a practising empath. We find out about why she left Dillon, and her steamy relationship with Lucas.This book gives us more about Lucas, in A Gift of Ghosts, we were introduced to him as Zane's brother working field jobs. In this one, we learn more about him, what he does and how he does it. A lot of the books focus is on the relationship between him and Sylvie, and Dillon's attempts to get them to reconcile their differences.Dillon, is the ghost from the first story. He is the reason Akira came to live in Tassamara. He has decided to spend time with his dad, which included being introduced to his mother. I know, if I was being introduced to a dead relative, but as psychic abilities tend to be second nature to most of the main characters in these books, it doesn't take long for Sylvie to come around to the idea.I really enjoyed this book. I found that as it focused on different characters, it has really started to paint a picture of the town of Tassamara, rather than the series centring on the same main people throughout.There is a hint of romance, and a hint of the paranormal/supernatural in this story. I love a good freaky story so the latter would normally be my thing - however, the romance element added a nice tone to the story without taking away the main fact - that Tassamara is a Psychic town.((Free copy received in exchange for review - from Sarah Wynde))
What do You think about A Gift Of Thought (2000)?
Loved this one as I did the others...anything supernatural pleases me! ;)
—Nessa
