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Invisible #2
Invincible
“When I was smaller I thought that at some point in my life I’d reach the top of the mountain. You know, the place where you’re finally happy. The night I got a standing ovation in the school play was the night I got to the top.
The trouble was, no one ever told me that I’d have to hike back down.”
Finally, everything is going right for 13 year-old Jazmine Crawford. After years of being invisible, she’s making friends, talking to her mum and hanging out with Liam. But what happens when everyone around her changes? Will getting back in touch with her grandma help her cope or just make things worse? And who’s going to finally give arrogant Angela what she deserves?
Invincible is the much-anticipated sequel to Invisible, a semi-finalist in the 2014 Amazon Book of the Year Award.
The trouble was, no one ever told me that I’d have to hike back down.”
Finally, everything is going right for 13 year-old Jazmine Crawford. After years of being invisible, she’s making friends, talking to her mum and hanging out with Liam. But what happens when everyone around her changes? Will getting back in touch with her grandma help her cope or just make things worse? And who’s going to finally give arrogant Angela what she deserves?
Invincible is the much-anticipated sequel to Invisible, a semi-finalist in the 2014 Amazon Book of the Year Award.
- GenresYoung Adult
300 pages, ebook
First published November 26, 2014
104 people are currently reading
159 people want to read
About the author
Cecily Anne Paterson
23 books127 followersCecily Anne Paterson is the author of eight novels for young teen girls, as well as an award-winning memoir for adults.
Her first novel Invisible, was a semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards in 2014, and 'Charlie Franks is A-OK' won the CALEB Award in 2017.
Cecily writes 'brave-hearted fiction', hitting some serious issues, but in an age-appropriate, clean, and helpful way, and always with a hopeful ending.
Cecily grew up in Pakistan, where she went to boarding school in the Himalayan mountains, and now lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband, four children and a cuddly dog.
Her first novel Invisible, was a semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards in 2014, and 'Charlie Franks is A-OK' won the CALEB Award in 2017.
Cecily writes 'brave-hearted fiction', hitting some serious issues, but in an age-appropriate, clean, and helpful way, and always with a hopeful ending.
Cecily grew up in Pakistan, where she went to boarding school in the Himalayan mountains, and now lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband, four children and a cuddly dog.
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April 10, 2024
Actual rating: 2,75
Why the hero from the first book had to become the main villain I will never understand.
Talk about 180° change in personality without any background.
Why the hero from the first book had to become the main villain I will never understand.
Talk about 180° change in personality without any background.
March 8, 2022
Seit dem Theaterstück hat sich Jazemins Welt gedreht, sie hat nun Freunde und einen Jungen der auf sie steht. Im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr ist das eine deutliche Verbesserung, aber so ganz recht kann sie sich noch nicht einfühlen in ihr neues Leben. Vor allem da sie sich von Liam gedrängt fühlt. Natürlich gefällt ihr die Vorstellung, dass da jemand ist der sie bewundert, aber sie hat immer das Gefühl seinen Erwartungen noch nicht gerecht zu werden zu können und zieht sich wieder in sich selbst zurück. Das ändert sich als sie den Kontakt zu ihrer Großmutter aufnimmt, die sie seit dem Freitod ihres Vaters nicht mehr besucht hat und ein Wanderausflug ihr so einiges abverlangt. Jazmine wächst über sich hinaus und lernt, dass nur sie Grenzen setzen kann und dass Ehrlichkeit manchmal auch weh tut. Nur man selbst kann wissen, was einem gut tut und wann man den nächsten Schritt wagt.
Ein weiteres Mal durfte ich Jazmine auf ihrem Weg zu einem verantwortungsvollen Erwachsenen beobachten. Ich hatte mich so gefreut, als sie endlich mit Liam zusammenkam, daher hat mich sein bedrängendes Verhalten zunächst etwas irritiert. Hatte ich ihn doch in Band eins als süßen aufmerksamen Jungen kennengelernt. Die Wandlung erschließt sich dem Leser, nach dem er das Abschlusswort gelesen hat. Die Autorin wollte mit dieser Geschichte, jungen Mädchen zeigen, dass nur sie selbst wissen wie weit sie gehen wollen und das wenn in ihrem Inneren sich Widerstand regt, sie sich auf diese Stimme verlassen sollen. Herzergreifend ist auch die Annäherung von Jazmine und ihrer Großmutter, von der sie lernt über sich hinauszuwachsen und für andere da zu sein. Aber auch im Leben ihrer Mutter ändert sich so manches. Sie hat einen neuen Lebenspartner und kreist nicht mehr um ihre Tochter wie eine Glucke. An manchen Stellen mag das Buch für erwachsene Leser etwas zu kitschig und konstruiert sein, aber es ist eine süße Geschichte für alle Teenager die noch nicht so recht wissen wohin mit all diesen neuen Gefühlen.
Ich war auf alle Fälle mal wieder begeistert von Jazmine. Ich hatte sie schon in „Invisible“ in mein Herz geschlossen. Sie ist ein Kämpfertyp, auch wenn man das auf den ersten Blick nicht glauben mag. Von daher freue ich mich, das Cecily Paterson ein weiteres Buch angekündigt hat, dass sich mit Jazmine beschäftigt.
Ein weiteres Mal durfte ich Jazmine auf ihrem Weg zu einem verantwortungsvollen Erwachsenen beobachten. Ich hatte mich so gefreut, als sie endlich mit Liam zusammenkam, daher hat mich sein bedrängendes Verhalten zunächst etwas irritiert. Hatte ich ihn doch in Band eins als süßen aufmerksamen Jungen kennengelernt. Die Wandlung erschließt sich dem Leser, nach dem er das Abschlusswort gelesen hat. Die Autorin wollte mit dieser Geschichte, jungen Mädchen zeigen, dass nur sie selbst wissen wie weit sie gehen wollen und das wenn in ihrem Inneren sich Widerstand regt, sie sich auf diese Stimme verlassen sollen. Herzergreifend ist auch die Annäherung von Jazmine und ihrer Großmutter, von der sie lernt über sich hinauszuwachsen und für andere da zu sein. Aber auch im Leben ihrer Mutter ändert sich so manches. Sie hat einen neuen Lebenspartner und kreist nicht mehr um ihre Tochter wie eine Glucke. An manchen Stellen mag das Buch für erwachsene Leser etwas zu kitschig und konstruiert sein, aber es ist eine süße Geschichte für alle Teenager die noch nicht so recht wissen wohin mit all diesen neuen Gefühlen.
Ich war auf alle Fälle mal wieder begeistert von Jazmine. Ich hatte sie schon in „Invisible“ in mein Herz geschlossen. Sie ist ein Kämpfertyp, auch wenn man das auf den ersten Blick nicht glauben mag. Von daher freue ich mich, das Cecily Paterson ein weiteres Buch angekündigt hat, dass sich mit Jazmine beschäftigt.
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November 28, 2014I don't know why but I can't seem to get this book on kindle amazon. It says I have to pre order it but I heard that it was out on kindle.
11/27/14
This book is a must-read!!! To ayone who reads this book, my biggest suggestion is to have a couple boxes of tissues with you towards the middle-end of the book.
11/27/14
This book is a must-read!!! To ayone who reads this book, my biggest suggestion is to have a couple boxes of tissues with you towards the middle-end of the book.
November 28, 2014
This book carries on perfectly from Invisible. Jazmine has Liam for her boyfriend and a whole group of friends now. Her mum has even agreed to let her see her Grandmother again. But is it all it's cracked up to be. Liam is getting pushy and starts paying attention to another girl, one who doesn't like Jazmine. When she visits her grandmother one weekend she finally opens up about everything and decides no matter where it leaves her socially, she will fix her problems......starting with Liam. Cecily Anne Paterson really is a talented author
November 26, 2014
I loved the first book, Invisible, so I had high hopes for the second. While I'm normally pretty loyal, I actually found the second book to be better than the first. Jaz has come a long way, but still has a lot to learn, and I was immediately cheering for her from the beginning.
Was not disappointed.
Go Jaz!
Was not disappointed.
Go Jaz!
November 26, 2014
I thought this book was amazing! It was a great sequel to Invisible. I am 20 years old and this book about a 14 year old girl still pulled at my heart strings. Anyone of any age could gain something from this book. It is a must read! I could completely relate to Jazmine and I think many other people will too. Well done Cecily, well done. :)
November 30, 2014
I was recommended this book for it's fabulous teenager voice.. wow! Talk about transporting my back in time. Paterson masterfully builds her characters and sets out a story that both challenges and inspires them. This is a great book, highly recommended for teens. There are some great points about feelings, growth, relationships, friendships, and growing. LOVED!
November 26, 2014
A great book. I loved the characters and particularly identified with Jazmine, the main character. I couldn't put it down.
Highly recommended for age 12 and up.
Highly recommended for age 12 and up.
November 29, 2014
Loved it!
I really enjoyed following Jazz on her journey of maturing and finding her way. I laughed and cried and even mentally high 5'd her. LOL Definitely worth the wait!
I really enjoyed following Jazz on her journey of maturing and finding her way. I laughed and cried and even mentally high 5'd her. LOL Definitely worth the wait!
July 20, 2017
Wow, I really loved this book! I love how Jazmine is becoming more independent.
Grandma is such an interesting new character and I loved her adventures with Jazmine on the boat and up the hill.
About halfway through this book Jazmine talks about how she remembers 'The Famous Five' and thinks about what they would do in her situation, and that totally made me smile because I used to LOVE the Famous Five when I was much younger. I had completely forgotten about them because I sold all my F5 books years ago, and to have that connection was really cool!
There are so many more reasons why I loved this book, but I don't have much time to write!
I can relate to Jazmine in so many ways which is why this books is so great for girls (and boys) from ages 11-15.
Grandma is such an interesting new character and I loved her adventures with Jazmine on the boat and up the hill.
About halfway through this book Jazmine talks about how she remembers 'The Famous Five' and thinks about what they would do in her situation, and that totally made me smile because I used to LOVE the Famous Five when I was much younger. I had completely forgotten about them because I sold all my F5 books years ago, and to have that connection was really cool!
There are so many more reasons why I loved this book, but I don't have much time to write!
I can relate to Jazmine in so many ways which is why this books is so great for girls (and boys) from ages 11-15.
August 4, 2021
OH MY GOODNESS THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!
I LOVE this series so far!
Even tho this book broke my heart a little I still loved it and I feel like people can learn from this book.
Anyways,I'm done now I hope you all have an amazing day!!!
I LOVE this series so far!
Even tho this book broke my heart a little I still loved it and I feel like people can learn from this book.
Anyways,I'm done now I hope you all have an amazing day!!!
April 23, 2020
Amazing
It was very inspiring. Definitely had me on my toes the whole time! Great storyline. I highly recommend! This will be a favorite.
It was very inspiring. Definitely had me on my toes the whole time! Great storyline. I highly recommend! This will be a favorite.
December 15, 2016
I can’t recall the last time I read a teenage novel. I may never have. I was surprised how I quickly got into Jazmine’s story. Paterson’s writing, her first person POV and Jazmine’s fragile strength soon had me racing through the first 100 pages on a return bus trip to the city.
Not a lot happens in this story but Paterson excellently manages the subject matter of teenage social angst of trying to fit in while remaining true to yourself. Jazmine has two close friends, effervescent Gabby and clinging Liam, her boyfriend. I loved how Paterson portrayed them both. Gabby, always moving home and therefore school, has learnt to live in the moment and not hold onto anything including her friends. Why when it will all be turned upside down again in a few short years when her family next moves. Liam is the manipulative, almost sappy boy who believes that the only way to prove your feelings for each other is via the physical. Oh, the misdirected yearnings of a pubescent young boy.
Jazmine comes alive when she visits her Grandma, her late father’s mum, whom she hasn’t seen for four years since his death. Through the love and gentle guidance of her Grandma, Jazmine’s inner strength is brought to bear. It is through this self-discovery, Jazmine is able to eventually deal with the challenges Gabby, Liam and her mother throw at her later in the story.
Paterson displays Jazmine’s character arc excellently and I only grew fonder of her as the novel came to a satisfying conclusion.
As the story is entirely written from Jazmine’s POV I thought she dealt with some emotions and thoughts a little too maturely for a fourteen year old. However, this may reflect my lack of experience of reading such novels.
Overall, it was a very satisfying read and I would happily recommend it to younger readers.
Not a lot happens in this story but Paterson excellently manages the subject matter of teenage social angst of trying to fit in while remaining true to yourself. Jazmine has two close friends, effervescent Gabby and clinging Liam, her boyfriend. I loved how Paterson portrayed them both. Gabby, always moving home and therefore school, has learnt to live in the moment and not hold onto anything including her friends. Why when it will all be turned upside down again in a few short years when her family next moves. Liam is the manipulative, almost sappy boy who believes that the only way to prove your feelings for each other is via the physical. Oh, the misdirected yearnings of a pubescent young boy.
Jazmine comes alive when she visits her Grandma, her late father’s mum, whom she hasn’t seen for four years since his death. Through the love and gentle guidance of her Grandma, Jazmine’s inner strength is brought to bear. It is through this self-discovery, Jazmine is able to eventually deal with the challenges Gabby, Liam and her mother throw at her later in the story.
Paterson displays Jazmine’s character arc excellently and I only grew fonder of her as the novel came to a satisfying conclusion.
As the story is entirely written from Jazmine’s POV I thought she dealt with some emotions and thoughts a little too maturely for a fourteen year old. However, this may reflect my lack of experience of reading such novels.
Overall, it was a very satisfying read and I would happily recommend it to younger readers.
January 21, 2015
Incredibly powerful book about a young teen girl as she struggles to find her confidence while dealing with a relationship in the early stages of abuse. Highly recommended - give this book to your daughter. I certainly wish I'd had this plot in my head as I was heading into the dating world. For full review, see here. http://eagleswingsbooks.blogspot.com/...
January 12, 2015
Even though this is YA fiction I couldn't put it down. Thoroughly enjoyable with some very interesting themes in it and some mysteries that keep you wondering. You have the impression of seeing a young girl discovering truths about the world around her but those truths and experiences are mirrored in your own adult world and make you reexamine and reflect on your own relationships and experiences.
August 12, 2016
Have just read this pair of books end on end. No problem finishing them. A strange experience to be enveloped in a 13 year olds world that was so different to mine - although I remember the awkwardness.
Loved seeing Jazmine change over the two books and learn to be comfortable and brave in her own skin.
This book would make an excellent school book for Year 7's to discuss. Raises many issues that would be good to discuss.
Beautiful covers on both books.
Loved seeing Jazmine change over the two books and learn to be comfortable and brave in her own skin.
This book would make an excellent school book for Year 7's to discuss. Raises many issues that would be good to discuss.
Beautiful covers on both books.
February 1, 2015
I loved the first book but loved this book even more! Life goes on and Jaz has many changes she must deal with. She spends time with her grandmother and encounters challenges that show her how strong she is. I love the clear voice Jaz has and adore her as a character! Cecily has written another fantastic book. I can't wait for my seventh grade daughter to read it!
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