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Code of Silence #1
Kate Unmasked
The mysteries of her past consume her.
Seventeen-year-old Kate has never stopped searching for the secrets of her past - the secrets that began with her missing birth parents. After years of every lead drying up and every hope turning false, Kate finally lucks onto a promising lead.
Determined to find the truth once and for all, Kate travels to the gritty New Jersey shore. But what she finds is worse than she ever could have imagined. She can't hide from who she is, and now she must face the awful consequences of finding the very people she should have been hiding from.
Some secrets should stay dead and buried.
Seventeen-year-old Kate has never stopped searching for the secrets of her past - the secrets that began with her missing birth parents. After years of every lead drying up and every hope turning false, Kate finally lucks onto a promising lead.
Determined to find the truth once and for all, Kate travels to the gritty New Jersey shore. But what she finds is worse than she ever could have imagined. She can't hide from who she is, and now she must face the awful consequences of finding the very people she should have been hiding from.
Some secrets should stay dead and buried.
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Cindy M. Hogan
43 books297 followersUSA Today Bestselling author, Cindy M. Hogan is the author of edge of your seat, young adult suspense novels that always have a dash of romance, because every book should have hot guys and girls in them. Her first series, the Watched Series, skyrocketed her to number one bestselling author and she hasn’t let up since with over 20 novels to her name.
She never sits down to write, instead, she walks and talks into a recorder and lets her computer transcribe her words. Editing is her enemy, but she loves the final results, so she’ll always dig in.
Her one dream is to own and bake in a German style bakery with a cute to-go window for Gelato. In the meantime, she’ll continue to do the thousand other things she loves like teaching, all things outdoors, painting, and gardening—she’s never met a flower, tree, bush or vegetable she doesn’t like—except maybe okra and beets. As long as she’s got a book playing in her ear, she even enjoys weeding. She may be deranged.
She loves to create, but can’t seem to sit still for long, even to read a book. Instead, she listens to books so she can read and create at the same time. She’s a non-stop worker and enjoys every minute of it.
Her most loved creation is her two amazing daughters and wishes they were teens again. She loves to be home, but her husband is a traveler and drags her family around the world, where she finds an endless supply of story ideas, characters, settings, and more often than not, walks away with a suntan or ends up in a cool castle. She is also inspired by the unpredictable teens she teaches. If she is not creating things other than books, you’ll find her snuggled up with the love of her life watching a movie or planning their next party.
Most of all, she loves to laugh.
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She never sits down to write, instead, she walks and talks into a recorder and lets her computer transcribe her words. Editing is her enemy, but she loves the final results, so she’ll always dig in.
Her one dream is to own and bake in a German style bakery with a cute to-go window for Gelato. In the meantime, she’ll continue to do the thousand other things she loves like teaching, all things outdoors, painting, and gardening—she’s never met a flower, tree, bush or vegetable she doesn’t like—except maybe okra and beets. As long as she’s got a book playing in her ear, she even enjoys weeding. She may be deranged.
She loves to create, but can’t seem to sit still for long, even to read a book. Instead, she listens to books so she can read and create at the same time. She’s a non-stop worker and enjoys every minute of it.
Her most loved creation is her two amazing daughters and wishes they were teens again. She loves to be home, but her husband is a traveler and drags her family around the world, where she finds an endless supply of story ideas, characters, settings, and more often than not, walks away with a suntan or ends up in a cool castle. She is also inspired by the unpredictable teens she teaches. If she is not creating things other than books, you’ll find her snuggled up with the love of her life watching a movie or planning their next party.
Most of all, she loves to laugh.
To stay up to date on all things Cindy M. Hogan, join her book group HERE.
http://www.subscribepage.com/sweptawa...
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October 19, 2015
I'm coming in with a mixed sort of review on this one. I'm a fan of Cindy Hogan's Christy Series and because of that I had high hopes for this book and the beginning of this new series. I didn't love it like I wanted to but there were parts I definitely enjoyed.
The main character, Kate, has me so conflicted. For the most part, I just didn't like her and I liked her best friend even less. There were some redeeming moments for Kate but overall, I just felt like her character was inconsistent. One moment she is whining and annoying and the next she is brilliant. Kate is a teenager though and I've had a few of those, so I know the attitude swing that is possible with teenagers but for some reason I just had a hard time liking Kate.
Duran, on the other hand, was completely likable from the very first moment. He is the character that kept me feeling hopeful and not crazy like I want to strangle you.
The first half of the book just sort of eeked along. It felt slow and there was just way too much teenage drama and whining. It got old. The last part of the book, things picked up and I was more into the story and what was happening. There were so many things that as I reader, I just didn't buy into. I didn't believe it. Most of it in regards to Kate.
Maybe this is written with the younger teenagers in mind? I don't know but I'm still debating whether or not to follow this series. Maybe I'll just stick to the Christy series which I really do love. I'm reading the next book in that series right now and I'm really loving it. Look for my review of that one next week!
The main character, Kate, has me so conflicted. For the most part, I just didn't like her and I liked her best friend even less. There were some redeeming moments for Kate but overall, I just felt like her character was inconsistent. One moment she is whining and annoying and the next she is brilliant. Kate is a teenager though and I've had a few of those, so I know the attitude swing that is possible with teenagers but for some reason I just had a hard time liking Kate.
Duran, on the other hand, was completely likable from the very first moment. He is the character that kept me feeling hopeful and not crazy like I want to strangle you.
The first half of the book just sort of eeked along. It felt slow and there was just way too much teenage drama and whining. It got old. The last part of the book, things picked up and I was more into the story and what was happening. There were so many things that as I reader, I just didn't buy into. I didn't believe it. Most of it in regards to Kate.
Maybe this is written with the younger teenagers in mind? I don't know but I'm still debating whether or not to follow this series. Maybe I'll just stick to the Christy series which I really do love. I'm reading the next book in that series right now and I'm really loving it. Look for my review of that one next week!
November 16, 2015
As much as Kate didn’t appeal to me I do want to continue on reading. She didn’t appeal to me because she was so self absorbed and whiny most of the time. She was singular minded and didn’t care who she hurt. She realized after someone truly got hurt what she was doing and began to change. This is when her appeal began to change for me.
The two characters I loved the most were Jace and Duran. Especially Duran. Jace I felt for because he was misunderstood and he thought he had found someone in Kate but she didn’t give him a chance to talk when he did something she didn’t like. Instead she was judgmental and wrong. She treated him like everyone else and this hurt him. Poor guy. This was Kate’ s turning point from singular minded and self absorbed into finding her birth parents to seeing how her actions and decisions can hurt others. It also shows how she begins to understand that sometimes people did things for reasons that didn’t need to be questioned but out of love.
Duran wow he really cares for Kate. He sacrificed for her. He forgave her when she hurt him and put him in danger and yet even after that he helped her. He protected her. this guy was amazing. His sunny outlook no matter what the situation and how he cared for her even after she truly wronged him was amazing to see. I hope that somehow they find a way to at least stay friends because she needs Duran in her world. He makes her better.
Vinny wow no words there. He was protective but to do that he had to be mean. You can see how much he sacrificed for those he loved. Too bad it took Kate awhile to see this. She had to get out of her singular focus and put in danger for her to realize this.
On the journey to finding where she came from Kate lashed out at people who loved her. In the end she realized how wrong she was and she saw how much they loved her. I am not sure how Braxton will be though. He didn’t deserve what she did to him and that is a relationship I don’t think can be repaired.
This was a interesting book full of intrigue and danger. Her friend’s Ellie’s family was like comic relief with their endless pursuit and love of all things reality tv. Colby to me was the only one that was doing the reality thing to please his family. I think he and Kate have a thing but not sure and would be interested to see this connection fleshed out more. This family though also loved Kate and wanted to help. they were genuine and fun. Kate’s adoptive family were protective and loving and only wanted what was best for her as did Vinny and Duran. Duran still hope something good comes there. The story will keep you engaged as you admonish Kate for her obsession while feeling for her but not enough to see she was being self absorbed. As you watch the danger unfold and her and Duran become close and him sacrifice for her you are already hooked and not wanting to put the book down until you see the whole thing played out. A truly intriguing story of the journey in finding out where you came from while finding out who you are as well.
The two characters I loved the most were Jace and Duran. Especially Duran. Jace I felt for because he was misunderstood and he thought he had found someone in Kate but she didn’t give him a chance to talk when he did something she didn’t like. Instead she was judgmental and wrong. She treated him like everyone else and this hurt him. Poor guy. This was Kate’ s turning point from singular minded and self absorbed into finding her birth parents to seeing how her actions and decisions can hurt others. It also shows how she begins to understand that sometimes people did things for reasons that didn’t need to be questioned but out of love.
Duran wow he really cares for Kate. He sacrificed for her. He forgave her when she hurt him and put him in danger and yet even after that he helped her. He protected her. this guy was amazing. His sunny outlook no matter what the situation and how he cared for her even after she truly wronged him was amazing to see. I hope that somehow they find a way to at least stay friends because she needs Duran in her world. He makes her better.
Vinny wow no words there. He was protective but to do that he had to be mean. You can see how much he sacrificed for those he loved. Too bad it took Kate awhile to see this. She had to get out of her singular focus and put in danger for her to realize this.
On the journey to finding where she came from Kate lashed out at people who loved her. In the end she realized how wrong she was and she saw how much they loved her. I am not sure how Braxton will be though. He didn’t deserve what she did to him and that is a relationship I don’t think can be repaired.
This was a interesting book full of intrigue and danger. Her friend’s Ellie’s family was like comic relief with their endless pursuit and love of all things reality tv. Colby to me was the only one that was doing the reality thing to please his family. I think he and Kate have a thing but not sure and would be interested to see this connection fleshed out more. This family though also loved Kate and wanted to help. they were genuine and fun. Kate’s adoptive family were protective and loving and only wanted what was best for her as did Vinny and Duran. Duran still hope something good comes there. The story will keep you engaged as you admonish Kate for her obsession while feeling for her but not enough to see she was being self absorbed. As you watch the danger unfold and her and Duran become close and him sacrifice for her you are already hooked and not wanting to put the book down until you see the whole thing played out. A truly intriguing story of the journey in finding out where you came from while finding out who you are as well.
November 16, 2015
Kate Unmasked by Cindy M. Hogan is a suspense-filled mystery with a touch of romance.
From the blurb:
The mysteries of her past consume her.
Seventeen-year-old Kate has never stopped searching for the secrets of her past – the secrets that began with her missing birth parents. After years of every lead drying up and every hope turning false, Kate finally lucks onto a promising lead.
Determined to find the truth once and for all, Kate travels to the gritty New Jersey shore. But what she finds is worse than she ever could have imagined. She can’t hide from who she is, and now she must face the awful consequences of finding the very people she should have been hiding from.
Some secrets should stay dead and buried.
I’m torn about this book. I enjoyed Ms. Hogan’s writing, which is descriptive without being overly flowery, and all the elements for an exciting read are there: mystery, suspense, lies. I found Kate, the main character, rather unlikable at times, and the same went for her best friend. Though there were exciting moments that enticed me to keep reading, there were a number of events that were simply unbelievable within the context of the story. Without spoiling too, much they included a teenager going on vacation with her best friend’s family without her parents knowing their true destination; the Jace subplot, the ending of which I feel went off the rails and left me wondering what the point of it was; and the major drama that happens to Kate when she finds out about her family.
That sounds like a of criticism, and there’s that, but I also enjoyed aspects of this book very much. The author did a great job building suspense and intrigue, tossing in a few well-placed red herrings. Wish list: Duran was my favorite character, and I’d love to read his story.
When attempting to put my finger on why this wasn’t a winner for me, I think it comes down to my wish that the author spent more time crafting events in a believable way, developing certain characters (especially Kate) more fully, and tying up the loose ends of a number of subplots. There was a lot of potential with this novel, and I’d certainly give another book from this author a try.
3.25 Stars
From the blurb:
The mysteries of her past consume her.
Seventeen-year-old Kate has never stopped searching for the secrets of her past – the secrets that began with her missing birth parents. After years of every lead drying up and every hope turning false, Kate finally lucks onto a promising lead.
Determined to find the truth once and for all, Kate travels to the gritty New Jersey shore. But what she finds is worse than she ever could have imagined. She can’t hide from who she is, and now she must face the awful consequences of finding the very people she should have been hiding from.
Some secrets should stay dead and buried.
I’m torn about this book. I enjoyed Ms. Hogan’s writing, which is descriptive without being overly flowery, and all the elements for an exciting read are there: mystery, suspense, lies. I found Kate, the main character, rather unlikable at times, and the same went for her best friend. Though there were exciting moments that enticed me to keep reading, there were a number of events that were simply unbelievable within the context of the story. Without spoiling too, much they included a teenager going on vacation with her best friend’s family without her parents knowing their true destination; the Jace subplot, the ending of which I feel went off the rails and left me wondering what the point of it was; and the major drama that happens to Kate when she finds out about her family.
That sounds like a of criticism, and there’s that, but I also enjoyed aspects of this book very much. The author did a great job building suspense and intrigue, tossing in a few well-placed red herrings. Wish list: Duran was my favorite character, and I’d love to read his story.
When attempting to put my finger on why this wasn’t a winner for me, I think it comes down to my wish that the author spent more time crafting events in a believable way, developing certain characters (especially Kate) more fully, and tying up the loose ends of a number of subplots. There was a lot of potential with this novel, and I’d certainly give another book from this author a try.
3.25 Stars
October 13, 2015
It's no secret that Kate is adopted, in fact she's the eldest of five non-related adopted children to be raised by Tom and Arbie. In a safe, nurturing and consistent environment the children are loved and cared for and their behavior modified and corrected(somebody has been watching 19 Kids & Counting). There's even a spring cleaning binder filled with chores the kids need to work through.
Kate has always longed to know more about her birth parents, even going so far as to hire a private detective, but when she decides to take over her Mom's chore of cleaning the attic as a surprise for her she never dreams that behind the neat boxes with checklists on front is a secret panel that holds the clues she needs to start tracking her birth parents down.
It's a good job she has a rich, zany best friend, Ellie, who along with her reality TV obsessed family take Kate on vacation each year, to drag her to where the clues are leading.
Cue hot guys, car chases, night clubs, and burner phones all on the Jersey Shore as Kate discovers the truth of her past.
Pure escapism along the lines of a modern Virginia Andrews the book is fun and exciting for the 11-15 age range (although I'll fess up as an adult that I devoured it in one sitting and will read the next one).
Kate has always longed to know more about her birth parents, even going so far as to hire a private detective, but when she decides to take over her Mom's chore of cleaning the attic as a surprise for her she never dreams that behind the neat boxes with checklists on front is a secret panel that holds the clues she needs to start tracking her birth parents down.
It's a good job she has a rich, zany best friend, Ellie, who along with her reality TV obsessed family take Kate on vacation each year, to drag her to where the clues are leading.
Cue hot guys, car chases, night clubs, and burner phones all on the Jersey Shore as Kate discovers the truth of her past.
Pure escapism along the lines of a modern Virginia Andrews the book is fun and exciting for the 11-15 age range (although I'll fess up as an adult that I devoured it in one sitting and will read the next one).
November 12, 2015
I'm kind of torn about this book because on one hand I did really enjoy reading it but there were some things that I think it would have been much better without. Overall it's a good read for people looking for young adult with a bit of a crime element to it.
I've never read any books with this type of crime in it so I can't really comment on if it's realistic or not, but I did find it very interesting and it made me keep wanting to read it. A lot happens in this book and we really go on the journey with Kate to uncover the truth about her birth parents. I liked that the plot unfolded organically and that we really got into Kate's life both before her journey (her family life, her school, friends, etc.) and in her journey, but I think it could be a bit boring to some readers with the amount of detail used (I personally didn't mind). The main issue I had with the plotline was the random turn it took with Jace. In some ways it made sense because of Ellie's connection with him but I really just didn't see the purpose he served and felt he just broke up the cohesiveness of the story. It's one of those books where just so much happens that I feel like the author had too many good ideas and smushed too much into one book in an effort to try to fit everything they loved.
The characters were okay. A little stiff and slightly unrealistic but not boring for me. There were a couple times I found myself wondering why some characters didn't think certain events were strange , and also just their behavior in general was strange at times.
Lastly, I'm left wondering if anyone proofread this before sending it to publishing. There are multiple times where characters' names are mixed up (such as when Kate is wearing Duran's hoodie, than suddenly it's said to be Colby's before changing back to Duran's/Kate's sister's ages being mixed up and one said to be older than the other then flip-flopping, etc). Of course, because I am a Grammar freak, there are grammar errors and spelling errors which always grate against my nerves. Italics were used when they clearly weren't supposed to be italicized, as if someone had missed that the italicize button was still on in Word when ending a character's thought process. Lastly, there was a really random part where the book changes tenses and suddenly Kate is narrating in first person even though the entire rest of the book is in third. ???
Overall, I gave this book four stars because I liked reading it. I liked the crime element it has and the way the plot ran. Kate isn't my favorite type of character but she carried the book okay. If you're looking for a young adult book with some crime thrown in, I'd say this would be a good pick.
Likes: Plot ran very well and organically. I loved the crime elements in it. It was just plain enjoyable to read.
Dislikes: So many editing errors. Jace was so random, what even?
Overall:
Recommend? Yes.
Reading the Next One? Not sure. Maybe eventually but it's not high on my list.
*I received this e-book for free in exchange for an honest review*
I've never read any books with this type of crime in it so I can't really comment on if it's realistic or not, but I did find it very interesting and it made me keep wanting to read it. A lot happens in this book and we really go on the journey with Kate to uncover the truth about her birth parents. I liked that the plot unfolded organically and that we really got into Kate's life both before her journey (her family life, her school, friends, etc.) and in her journey, but I think it could be a bit boring to some readers with the amount of detail used (I personally didn't mind). The main issue I had with the plotline was the random turn it took with Jace. In some ways it made sense because of Ellie's connection with him but I really just didn't see the purpose he served and felt he just broke up the cohesiveness of the story. It's one of those books where just so much happens that I feel like the author had too many good ideas and smushed too much into one book in an effort to try to fit everything they loved.
The characters were okay. A little stiff and slightly unrealistic but not boring for me. There were a couple times I found myself wondering why some characters didn't think certain events were strange , and also just their behavior in general was strange at times.
Lastly, I'm left wondering if anyone proofread this before sending it to publishing. There are multiple times where characters' names are mixed up (such as when Kate is wearing Duran's hoodie, than suddenly it's said to be Colby's before changing back to Duran's/Kate's sister's ages being mixed up and one said to be older than the other then flip-flopping, etc). Of course, because I am a Grammar freak, there are grammar errors and spelling errors which always grate against my nerves. Italics were used when they clearly weren't supposed to be italicized, as if someone had missed that the italicize button was still on in Word when ending a character's thought process. Lastly, there was a really random part where the book changes tenses and suddenly Kate is narrating in first person even though the entire rest of the book is in third. ???
Overall, I gave this book four stars because I liked reading it. I liked the crime element it has and the way the plot ran. Kate isn't my favorite type of character but she carried the book okay. If you're looking for a young adult book with some crime thrown in, I'd say this would be a good pick.
Likes: Plot ran very well and organically. I loved the crime elements in it. It was just plain enjoyable to read.
Dislikes: So many editing errors. Jace was so random, what even?
Overall:
Recommend? Yes.
Reading the Next One? Not sure. Maybe eventually but it's not high on my list.
*I received this e-book for free in exchange for an honest review*
February 5, 2016
Kate Unmasked, book 1 in The Code of Silence series—a thrilling story about a girl whose desire to know who here real parents are lead her into dangerous paths that might be her doom. Like the tagline says, “Some secrets should stay dead and buried.”
What I liked about the book (all of Cindy M Hogan’s books actually) is that it’s clean. She proves that it is possible to have a thrilling suspense novel set in modern times that is free of language and sexual content without damaging the story or the believability. I liked that I could relate well with Kate and even see some of myself in her. This books makes you sit back and think what you would do if you were in Kate’s position. It’s a book filled with suspense, mystery, a dash of romance, and above all—page turning fun. While not all the mysteries were solved in book 1 she gives you enough to satisfy and teases you to read book 2. I can’t wait to read book 2, Kate Concealed, and luckily I don’t have to. It is also available. Don’t you love authors that get their books out quick?
What I liked about the book (all of Cindy M Hogan’s books actually) is that it’s clean. She proves that it is possible to have a thrilling suspense novel set in modern times that is free of language and sexual content without damaging the story or the believability. I liked that I could relate well with Kate and even see some of myself in her. This books makes you sit back and think what you would do if you were in Kate’s position. It’s a book filled with suspense, mystery, a dash of romance, and above all—page turning fun. While not all the mysteries were solved in book 1 she gives you enough to satisfy and teases you to read book 2. I can’t wait to read book 2, Kate Concealed, and luckily I don’t have to. It is also available. Don’t you love authors that get their books out quick?
November 3, 2015
***3.5 stars***
Kate is adopted and has been searching for her biological family. Every avenue leads to a dead end, until she finds a locket hidden in an attic. From that moment the book is a whirlwind of activity taking her on a trail of adventure and danger.
The book was a quick read for me. I found it to be interesting and full of suspense. Kate has people who care for her, but is driven to find her biological family. I can understand the need and want to find out where you came from, but I didn't like how she hid things from her family. Basically, I found Kate to be a very confused teenager.
Her best friend was shallow. Her life revolves around reality TV. Her schedule and friends all take a back seat to the shows she watches. She didn't seem like a friend that could be counted on.
It is revealed why Kate's adoption has been hidden. There are secrets that should not be uncovered.
This book is written for the YA reader. There is some violence and kissing.
Kate is adopted and has been searching for her biological family. Every avenue leads to a dead end, until she finds a locket hidden in an attic. From that moment the book is a whirlwind of activity taking her on a trail of adventure and danger.
The book was a quick read for me. I found it to be interesting and full of suspense. Kate has people who care for her, but is driven to find her biological family. I can understand the need and want to find out where you came from, but I didn't like how she hid things from her family. Basically, I found Kate to be a very confused teenager.
Her best friend was shallow. Her life revolves around reality TV. Her schedule and friends all take a back seat to the shows she watches. She didn't seem like a friend that could be counted on.
It is revealed why Kate's adoption has been hidden. There are secrets that should not be uncovered.
This book is written for the YA reader. There is some violence and kissing.
August 24, 2015
An okay story for me. I loved the mystery and trying to figure out who Katie's birth parents were.
The journey was full of adventure, suspense, action and hope. But for me, it was a little disappointing.
As for the characters, I had mix feelings about the main character, at times she was okay and other times I hated her. I won't give away any spoilers but how she treated some of the other characters really bugged me.
Duran turned out to be my favorite and for me the best character in the book.
I'm not sure where the journey goes from here but this first book did peek my curiosity.
The journey was full of adventure, suspense, action and hope. But for me, it was a little disappointing.
As for the characters, I had mix feelings about the main character, at times she was okay and other times I hated her. I won't give away any spoilers but how she treated some of the other characters really bugged me.
Duran turned out to be my favorite and for me the best character in the book.
I'm not sure where the journey goes from here but this first book did peek my curiosity.
December 23, 2015
I'm confused as to how I really feel about this book. Was it a waste of time or was it worth it...
I would certainly say that the first 50%-60% of the book wasn't to my liking.. the ending picked up pace as there's and things get really interesting... The again, i totally understand that the beginning was necessary to build the story on.
I disliked the shallowness of certain characters and if I had to pick one character I could keep reading the series for, it's Duran.
I would certainly say that the first 50%-60% of the book wasn't to my liking.. the ending picked up pace as there's and things get really interesting... The again, i totally understand that the beginning was necessary to build the story on.
I disliked the shallowness of certain characters and if I had to pick one character I could keep reading the series for, it's Duran.
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August 5, 2015This mystery, suspense novel kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time. I stayed up way too late eager to find put what would happen to Kate. Can't wait for book 2!!!
October 9, 2024
There aren’t very many teenagers like Kate Hamilton. Kate is an amazing high school student, getting A’s in all her classes and hanging out with the “good” crowd. Kate stays out of trouble and always listens to her parents, well usually; there is that little fact about a boyfriend her parents don’t know about. However, Kate isn’t content with her life quite yet; she is adopted and she wants nothing more than to know who her birth parents are. She’s invested her life savings into solving this mystery, only to come up disappointed time and time again. Kate is not a stranger to disappointment so when she receives news from the private investigator she’s hired, stating that they’ve come up empty; she is ready to give up hope, but an accidental discovery in the attic gets Kate and her star-struck best friend, Ellie, curious enough to start the search all over. It's obvious now, that her parents have been keeping secrets from her and now it’s time for Kate to start keeping her own secrets. Loaded with just enough information to send her packing to New Jersey, Kate and Ellie team up on an adventure that was best left buried deep in the attic walls.
Cindy M. Hogan knows how to keep a reader guessing. Many twists kept me on the edge of my seat, I kept wondering if poor Kate was going to survive the streets or beaches of New Jersey. Ellie and her family were enough of a distraction that gave humor to a horrible situation; I just had to shake my head at their antics. In this Teen/Young Adult book, you can find humor, mystery, suspense, drama, murder, and romance. Definitely a book that I would recommend to a teen or an adult, it can be enjoyed by both age groups. The writing was smooth and transitions were flawless, I never felt lost and was able to sit back, put my feet up, drink my hot chocolate, and enjoy a very good book. Thank you Cindy M. Hogan for helping me escape into a world of intrigue.
I received a free ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cindy M. Hogan knows how to keep a reader guessing. Many twists kept me on the edge of my seat, I kept wondering if poor Kate was going to survive the streets or beaches of New Jersey. Ellie and her family were enough of a distraction that gave humor to a horrible situation; I just had to shake my head at their antics. In this Teen/Young Adult book, you can find humor, mystery, suspense, drama, murder, and romance. Definitely a book that I would recommend to a teen or an adult, it can be enjoyed by both age groups. The writing was smooth and transitions were flawless, I never felt lost and was able to sit back, put my feet up, drink my hot chocolate, and enjoy a very good book. Thank you Cindy M. Hogan for helping me escape into a world of intrigue.
I received a free ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2021
I'd put the first half of this book at 2 stars and the last half close to 4, so I rounded UP to get to a 3. I didn't think the characters were very likable or relatable, and I didn't get the point of some of the characters. Maybe they'll be expanded in future books? Though I likely won't read them, so it didn't work for me as a standalone. The ending seemed to wrap things up, but there are two more books.
Kate was whiny and I don't understand the point of the boyfriend, Braxton. There didn't seem to have much of a relationship besides both of them blathering on about how they don't think they deserve each other. Kate's apparent attractiveness caused every boy who laid eyes on her to fall in love with her, even though Ellie was the one who apparently went through boyfriends. And I have no idea why Jace was even included in any of this except to cause friction between the two best friends. And was Kate the cause of what happened to him? The plot glosses over this part and moves right on to the next storyline without explaining anything.
Took me forever to get through the book; I should have given up well before I did. Maybe it appeals more to teenage girls, but as an adult reader of a lot of YA fiction, it didn't hit the spot for me.
Kate was whiny and I don't understand the point of the boyfriend, Braxton. There didn't seem to have much of a relationship besides both of them blathering on about how they don't think they deserve each other. Kate's apparent attractiveness caused every boy who laid eyes on her to fall in love with her, even though Ellie was the one who apparently went through boyfriends. And I have no idea why Jace was even included in any of this except to cause friction between the two best friends. And was Kate the cause of what happened to him? The plot glosses over this part and moves right on to the next storyline without explaining anything.
Took me forever to get through the book; I should have given up well before I did. Maybe it appeals more to teenage girls, but as an adult reader of a lot of YA fiction, it didn't hit the spot for me.
May 1, 2022
DNF. I made it 30% of the way through and found the story feeling too uneventful. Kate lives a pretty boring life, with the mystery of her unknown birth parents. The adoptive parents seem pretty rigid and strict, which is unusual to find in YA novels. Normally parents in stories like these are absent or hardly present at all. I had expected by the 30% point to have Kate already on her adventure in Jersey to find her parents, but sadly they hadn’t gotten there yet. That’s when I decided this novel was a no for me, even though I wanted to know the secret behind Kate’s adoption.
October 30, 2017
Trying to find her birth parents, Kate finds her parents have been hiding something. With the help of her friend, she gets evidence and goes to where her birth family lives. She gets caught up something sinister. Meh, I skipped a lot of the dialogue as it bored me but the story was interesting enough to want to read the next book to see what happens with the guy and her birth mother's story. I got it free from amazon
February 28, 2022
good story
I enjoy reading Cindy hogan’s books. They’re clean and suspenseful. In this book, Kate discovers her parents have been keeping information about her biological parents from her. She decides she’ll have to investigate without them, with help from her best friend.
There are many hints along the way that it’s dangerous for her to pursue her biological parents. Turns out she would have been better off not looking. Too late now.
I enjoy reading Cindy hogan’s books. They’re clean and suspenseful. In this book, Kate discovers her parents have been keeping information about her biological parents from her. She decides she’ll have to investigate without them, with help from her best friend.
There are many hints along the way that it’s dangerous for her to pursue her biological parents. Turns out she would have been better off not looking. Too late now.
October 17, 2017
Very exciting
I normally don't read books with this much action. But this was a really good book. I got into the characters. And all the Mafia stuff was awesome. I liked Vinny her dad even tho he was Mafia. I love D <3 He seemed like an amazing guy.
I normally don't read books with this much action. But this was a really good book. I got into the characters. And all the Mafia stuff was awesome. I liked Vinny her dad even tho he was Mafia. I love D <3 He seemed like an amazing guy.
October 20, 2017
Exciting
Following Kate on her journey to find her birth parents is quite an adventure. Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop until I was finished. I have to get the rest of the series!
Following Kate on her journey to find her birth parents is quite an adventure. Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop until I was finished. I have to get the rest of the series!
February 11, 2021
This story grabbed me right from the start, and I could hardly put it down. I'm not a fast reader, but I finished it in four days. I could hardly do my job, because I just wanted to read this story! So good!
May 13, 2020
Intriguing
Kate is not you typical teen. She's too tenacious for her own good. The story is intriguing and unusual. As she uncovers secrets she puts everyone in danger.
Kate is not you typical teen. She's too tenacious for her own good. The story is intriguing and unusual. As she uncovers secrets she puts everyone in danger.
October 19, 2025
Started slow,liked how it ended
September 30, 2015
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*I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
This story has a really interesting premise. An adopted girl is looking for her parents, and finds out more than she could ever have expected. Throw in some adventure, a little romance, a little danger, and I'm hooked!
I have mixed feelings about Kate. I can't pretend to understand what she's going through with not knowing where she came from, but I feel like she goes about things all wrong. She's hiding her boyfriend from her parents, she's hiding her search for her birth parents from her boyfriend because he'll tell her parents, and her parents have secrets that they're hiding from her (although I'm pretty sure her parents are justified in their decisions). Kate lies to basically everyone in her life and gets herself into trouble and then gets angry when they find out and reprimand her. She's very frustrating.
Also, for someone who has only ever had one (secret) boyfriend and isn't interested in putting herself out there, she ends up with a lot of romantic interests. And she's kind of a jerk to all of them. The romances were all sweet while they lasted, but I'm not sure what's going to happen next with any of them. Especially after that ending. And one of them was kind of just written off, so I'm curious as to if something else will come of that.
The plot did have me hooked though, and things move pretty quickly once Kate gets to New Jersey. And then things take an unexpected turn that I definitely did not see coming, so I'll definitely be looking for the next installment! A lot of questions are answered and even more pop up, so I definitely need to know what happens next and more about what has happened in the past!
Overall, I really did enjoy this story. Kate annoyed me, but I guess if your past is as sketchy as she finds out hers is, at least she's a little justified. She is reckless, and I hope she's learned her lesson, but I don't think the story would have been as exciting if Kate wasn't running into things head first. I'd recommend this story if you like contemporary thrillers, and would give it a 3/5!
*I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
This story has a really interesting premise. An adopted girl is looking for her parents, and finds out more than she could ever have expected. Throw in some adventure, a little romance, a little danger, and I'm hooked!
I have mixed feelings about Kate. I can't pretend to understand what she's going through with not knowing where she came from, but I feel like she goes about things all wrong. She's hiding her boyfriend from her parents, she's hiding her search for her birth parents from her boyfriend because he'll tell her parents, and her parents have secrets that they're hiding from her (although I'm pretty sure her parents are justified in their decisions). Kate lies to basically everyone in her life and gets herself into trouble and then gets angry when they find out and reprimand her. She's very frustrating.
Also, for someone who has only ever had one (secret) boyfriend and isn't interested in putting herself out there, she ends up with a lot of romantic interests. And she's kind of a jerk to all of them. The romances were all sweet while they lasted, but I'm not sure what's going to happen next with any of them. Especially after that ending. And one of them was kind of just written off, so I'm curious as to if something else will come of that.
The plot did have me hooked though, and things move pretty quickly once Kate gets to New Jersey. And then things take an unexpected turn that I definitely did not see coming, so I'll definitely be looking for the next installment! A lot of questions are answered and even more pop up, so I definitely need to know what happens next and more about what has happened in the past!
Overall, I really did enjoy this story. Kate annoyed me, but I guess if your past is as sketchy as she finds out hers is, at least she's a little justified. She is reckless, and I hope she's learned her lesson, but I don't think the story would have been as exciting if Kate wasn't running into things head first. I'd recommend this story if you like contemporary thrillers, and would give it a 3/5!
November 15, 2015
I enjoyed Kate Unmasked. It is a fun, interesting mystery that I would feel comfortable having my teens read.
As a mother reading this story the efficiency and organization of Kate’s home would be my dream come true. Kate is such an obedient child that cares about passing her physics exam with high marks, is kind to her siblings, plays her piano for hours, responsibly does her chores, does extra to surprise and please her mother, plays basketball full on, etc…. That child rarely exists, and to have a whole family of children that are so close to perfect is pretty implausible. A dream maybe but then life sure would be rather boring. Although is that a bad thing? I’m waffling here.
Kate Unmasked is a story of finding yourself. A journey that is much more difficult for the adopted child. I have four adopted children from two separate birth families. One lesson that my husband and I took away from foster care training is to never try to make a child’s past prettier than it is and to never lie or hide available information about their past. We have never regretted the choice to follow those precepts. Kate’s parents made the opposite decision, hiding all of the available information and generally misleading her. It just about gets Kate killed. I got quite angry with Kate’s parents for allowing her to go to some of the extreme measures that she did knowing that there would be no answers. Their duplicity led the dream child to become a rebellious one out of sheer frustration. There wouldn’t have been much of a story though without those decisions and their effect upon Kate.
Kate Unmasked generated emotion in me. Not every writer can do that. Additionally, the book ended in a great way and had me ready to move on to the second story in the series. In my world that is a great story.
I received a review copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My thanks to the author and publisher.
For all of my reviews visit Blessed and Bewildered
As a mother reading this story the efficiency and organization of Kate’s home would be my dream come true. Kate is such an obedient child that cares about passing her physics exam with high marks, is kind to her siblings, plays her piano for hours, responsibly does her chores, does extra to surprise and please her mother, plays basketball full on, etc…. That child rarely exists, and to have a whole family of children that are so close to perfect is pretty implausible. A dream maybe but then life sure would be rather boring. Although is that a bad thing? I’m waffling here.
Kate Unmasked is a story of finding yourself. A journey that is much more difficult for the adopted child. I have four adopted children from two separate birth families. One lesson that my husband and I took away from foster care training is to never try to make a child’s past prettier than it is and to never lie or hide available information about their past. We have never regretted the choice to follow those precepts. Kate’s parents made the opposite decision, hiding all of the available information and generally misleading her. It just about gets Kate killed. I got quite angry with Kate’s parents for allowing her to go to some of the extreme measures that she did knowing that there would be no answers. Their duplicity led the dream child to become a rebellious one out of sheer frustration. There wouldn’t have been much of a story though without those decisions and their effect upon Kate.
Kate Unmasked generated emotion in me. Not every writer can do that. Additionally, the book ended in a great way and had me ready to move on to the second story in the series. In my world that is a great story.
I received a review copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My thanks to the author and publisher.
For all of my reviews visit Blessed and Bewildered
October 29, 2015
There aren’t very many teenagers like Kate Hamilton. Kate is an amazing high school student, getting A’s in all her classes and hanging out with the “good” crowd. Kate stays out of trouble and always listens to her parents, well usually; there is that little fact about a boyfriend her parents don’t know about. However, Kate isn’t content with her life quite yet; she is adopted and she wants nothing more than to know who her birth parents are. She’s invested her life savings into solving this mystery, only to come up disappointed time and time again. Kate is not a stranger to disappointment so when she receives news from the private investigator she’s hired, stating that they’ve come up empty; she is ready to give up hope, but an accidental discovery in the attic gets Kate and her star-struck best friend, Ellie, curious enough to start the search all over. It's obvious now, that her parents have been keeping secrets from her and now it’s time for Kate to start keeping her own secrets. Loaded with just enough information to send her packing to New Jersey, Kate and Ellie team up on an adventure that was best left buried deep in the attic walls.
Cindy M. Hogan knows how to keep a reader guessing. Many twists kept me on the edge of my seat, I kept wondering if poor Kate was going to survive the streets or beaches of New Jersey. Ellie and her family were enough of a distraction that gave humor to a horrible situation; I just had to shake my head at their antics. In this Teen/Young Adult book, you can find humor, mystery, suspense, drama, murder, and romance. Definitely a book that I would recommend to a teen or an adult, it can be enjoyed by both age groups. The writing was smooth and transitions were flawless, I never felt lost and was able to sit back, put my feet up, drink my hot chocolate, and enjoy a very good book. Thank you Cindy M. Hogan for helping me escape into a world of intrigue.
I received a free ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cindy M. Hogan knows how to keep a reader guessing. Many twists kept me on the edge of my seat, I kept wondering if poor Kate was going to survive the streets or beaches of New Jersey. Ellie and her family were enough of a distraction that gave humor to a horrible situation; I just had to shake my head at their antics. In this Teen/Young Adult book, you can find humor, mystery, suspense, drama, murder, and romance. Definitely a book that I would recommend to a teen or an adult, it can be enjoyed by both age groups. The writing was smooth and transitions were flawless, I never felt lost and was able to sit back, put my feet up, drink my hot chocolate, and enjoy a very good book. Thank you Cindy M. Hogan for helping me escape into a world of intrigue.
I received a free ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 26, 2015
I was a little disappointed in this one because I really enjoyed the Christy series, so I was expecting this one to be more of that caliber. It's definitely better than the Sweet N' Sour Kisses series, however, which I didn't like at all. I think this one doesn't span as broad of an age range like the Christy series does. While the Christy series is intended possibly for an older teenage audience, it appeals to a much broader age range. Where as, this one is intended for a teenage audience and it appeals to that age range. For instance, the beginning of the story bugged me with all the teenage whining and drama. I know that's how teens are and so that's how it was meant to be, but it bugged me for some reason. I didn't like that Kate's parents wouldn't tell her the truth about herself especially when she discovered they interfered with the PI and that she suspected things about her past. What would it have hurt to come clean? It could have avoided a lot of mishap. I don't agree with their parenting style that the parent is always right. I didn't like her best friend either. She was pretty fickle and selfish. I know that's just teenagers, but she seemed especially bad and then got mad at Kate for situations she, herself, caused or contributed to. I thought the part where Jace offed himself was a little extreme. I did love Duran. He was selfless, a gentleman, and a true friend. He of all people had the biggest reason to be angry with and not forgive Kate, but I sighed at the end with the FBI and the star pin. The story did get lots better as it went along. By the end of the book, I was thoroughly enjoying myself. There was quite a bit of suspense and some mob violence. It was a clean read, for which I was really glad. I'm still debating about whether or not I will read the next book in the series. I'm kind of curious to see how she finds her mom and if/how Duran plays a role. I give this one a 3.5. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 15, 2015
I received a complimentary download of the novel for an honest review and it is definitely a young adult series. I was excited to dive right into the book and the beginning did not disappoint. Readers come across a coming of age story in which the main character Kate is searching for her birth parents. Wouldn’t we all like to know where we come from and find our biological parents? However, the process of the journey towards finding and discovering who she is and where she comes from is unrealistic through the main characters characterization and the setting. Her mood swings is a like any typical teenage girl. However, I disliked her because Kate came across as way to self-absorbed and selfish. Even her best friend life seemed greatly exaggerated. It didn’t seem tangible. They are not detectives but somehow they find clues that lead them to New Jersey, where even more unrealistic events occur. Everything is just than complicated and not worth continuing to read even though I really wanted to like this book. I tried so hard to finish it and the end, no spoilers, was really the best part of the book. Everything else in the beginning, besides the first few chapters, left me in disappointment.
I just think if I were a teenager I would enjoy this book. But, if you’re like me in the transition from young adult-to-adult novels, don’t read it. It isn’t worth the frustration. I just feel really bad because I’ve never wanted to a write a bad review in my life. I love books but this story was to far fetch even for me. And, I believe the author is a great writer and I wasn’t her target audience. But, I’ve read better young adult novels than this. I feel as though I had placed to much expectations of this novel. I hope for those who do read this review, just don’t take mine into tremendous consideration. Look at the other reviews and see what others have to say because I never want to impose my opinions even though I did not like this book whatsoever.
I just think if I were a teenager I would enjoy this book. But, if you’re like me in the transition from young adult-to-adult novels, don’t read it. It isn’t worth the frustration. I just feel really bad because I’ve never wanted to a write a bad review in my life. I love books but this story was to far fetch even for me. And, I believe the author is a great writer and I wasn’t her target audience. But, I’ve read better young adult novels than this. I feel as though I had placed to much expectations of this novel. I hope for those who do read this review, just don’t take mine into tremendous consideration. Look at the other reviews and see what others have to say because I never want to impose my opinions even though I did not like this book whatsoever.
October 27, 2015
This is the first book I have read by Cindy M. Hogan. Kate Unmasked (Code of Silence, #1) is a YA mystery about Kate, a seventeen year old discovering where she was born, who her parents were and what that means for her. I was given this ebook in exchange for an honest review and here it is:
I did enjoy this book and it had a very strong start for me, drew me in immediately. I am kind of sitting on a fence about how much I liked this book because as a story, I enjoyed it and want to read the next book in this series to find out what happens but there were parts of it that felt just too much coincidence, or missing something (but that might be because this is just book 1 and there's more story to come).
Kate is adopted, like all of the children in her family, and there’s been no secret about that fact, she’s even hired a private investigator with her parents' blessing, but it’s been a dead end. Then she discovers there may have been some pretty significant secrets she was unaware of, beginning with how old she was when she arrived and the possibility that her parents hid knowledge they had about her identity. Was it possible that her parents purposely allowed her to waste her time, energy and money on a bogus search, and if so, why?
Ellie, Kate’s long-time best friend, volunteers to assist Kate in her search and she has the determination to make it happen, at least when she isn’t in a celebrity haze. Together they come up with a couple of leads and the perfect timing to look into them.
This story is strong on building suspense and intrigue, it has mystery and action but it felt as if some of the events were just a little too neat.
I did enjoy this book and it had a very strong start for me, drew me in immediately. I am kind of sitting on a fence about how much I liked this book because as a story, I enjoyed it and want to read the next book in this series to find out what happens but there were parts of it that felt just too much coincidence, or missing something (but that might be because this is just book 1 and there's more story to come).
Kate is adopted, like all of the children in her family, and there’s been no secret about that fact, she’s even hired a private investigator with her parents' blessing, but it’s been a dead end. Then she discovers there may have been some pretty significant secrets she was unaware of, beginning with how old she was when she arrived and the possibility that her parents hid knowledge they had about her identity. Was it possible that her parents purposely allowed her to waste her time, energy and money on a bogus search, and if so, why?
Ellie, Kate’s long-time best friend, volunteers to assist Kate in her search and she has the determination to make it happen, at least when she isn’t in a celebrity haze. Together they come up with a couple of leads and the perfect timing to look into them.
This story is strong on building suspense and intrigue, it has mystery and action but it felt as if some of the events were just a little too neat.
October 27, 2015
Kate Unmasked by Cindy Hogan was enjoyable to read, but at times a little annoying and unbelievable. Kate is an adopted teenager (adopted when she was a toddler) and has always longed to know who her birth parents were. Her adopted parents are loving and a bit over protective, but appear to act supportive of her desire to search out her birth parents, until she discovers a locket and necklace in the attic. What are her parents hiding. With the help of Kate’s best friend they arrange a trip to New Jersey where all the clues are leading them to. What will they find there? Should she have left the past in the past?
Things that just were a little annoying to me was how Kate’s friend, Ellie’s family was about reality TV and their obsession with it. It just went to the extreme. The part with Jace was very unbelievable and felt very thrown in there and didn’t really add to the story at all. I don’t know much about the mofia but I think it is a little different then how it was in this book. I wasn’t believing it.
Duran was a great character. Kind, steady, forgiving, and you genuinely like him. If it weren’t for him, Kate wouldn’t have made it.
I enjoyed the book but didn’t always find it great. I might read the next book in the series to see what happens, but I’m not quite sure.
I give this book 3 out of 5 stars.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Things that just were a little annoying to me was how Kate’s friend, Ellie’s family was about reality TV and their obsession with it. It just went to the extreme. The part with Jace was very unbelievable and felt very thrown in there and didn’t really add to the story at all. I don’t know much about the mofia but I think it is a little different then how it was in this book. I wasn’t believing it.
Duran was a great character. Kind, steady, forgiving, and you genuinely like him. If it weren’t for him, Kate wouldn’t have made it.
I enjoyed the book but didn’t always find it great. I might read the next book in the series to see what happens, but I’m not quite sure.
I give this book 3 out of 5 stars.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 2, 2015
This book read like a movie. I thought it was fantastic. From the cover, to the descriptive language, to the characters, the plot, the emotion and more I loved it! This felt like a very realistic and fresh story because the characters were discussing reality tv, adoption, teenage relationships, parental trust and more. All items that we do talk about or see in our regular life. I enjoyed the way the book ended as well. It had a cliffhanger, but one that was not like really you end there! I also like that it is a series or that at least there will be more because I have questions...like why did the dad not do more, is the mom alive, what happens to those that helped her out, and more!!
The only issue, really not even an issue, that I had was the scene with the reality tv star. I didn't get the way that played out. I didn't get the actions that the friend took, the actions the star took towards the end, etc. I kept waiting for it to be that the family took action, but that didn't happen. I just felt bad that it was one more thing Kate worried/felt guilty about.
Would I recommend this book..yes I would. I thought it was fantastic and I can't wait for the next one in this story line to come out!!
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. all thoughts are my own!
The only issue, really not even an issue, that I had was the scene with the reality tv star. I didn't get the way that played out. I didn't get the actions that the friend took, the actions the star took towards the end, etc. I kept waiting for it to be that the family took action, but that didn't happen. I just felt bad that it was one more thing Kate worried/felt guilty about.
Would I recommend this book..yes I would. I thought it was fantastic and I can't wait for the next one in this story line to come out!!
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. all thoughts are my own!
October 27, 2015
In this novel, Kate is a high school aged girl who is trying to find her birth parents. She loves her adopted family but feels a longing to know where she came from. Her adoptive parents are a little mysterious about the circumstances of her adoption and she's spent her own money hiring private detectives to locate her birth parents only to come up empty handed. When she is in her attic one day, Kate discovers some of her baby things, including a receipt for a store in New Jersey. She sneaks off with her wealthy, reality TV obsessed friend to spend a few weeks of her summer break in New Jersey, trying to uncover this mystery. I really liked the flow of the story and the plot quickly became much more serious and intense than I anticipated. There are many twists and turns, some romance, some teenage girl drama, and definitely some scary moments for Kate. It is good enough that I would be interested in reading the whole series to see what happens to Kate. The ending is satisfying enough not to keep you up at night wondering what will happen in book two, but enough of a cliffhanger that you'll get the next book in the series. I was given a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
September 23, 2015
I received this book for free to do a honest review!
I started this book yesterday morning and finished it after midnight. That was how good the book was!! I just kept turning the pages to see what was going to happen next!
This is a story of Kate who has known she was adopted all her life. She hits dead end after dead end trying to find her birth parents. After finding out her adoptive parents have done nothing but lied to her she strikes out with her friend Ellie looking for clues. Kate runs into a lot of trouble on her search and wonders if she will ever find out what happened to her birth parents.
You will find your self turning the pages as you wonder if Kate finds what she is looking for. It is very suspenseful and emotional as you are able to connect with Kate on so many levels.
Cindy M. Hogan has really done a good job in writing this book as she gets you hooked from the very beginning. You want find a dull moment in this book. It also has a lesson to teach young teens--that sometimes what your parents keep from you sometimes is for your own good and that family is the people who are always there for you no matter what you might do.
I started this book yesterday morning and finished it after midnight. That was how good the book was!! I just kept turning the pages to see what was going to happen next!
This is a story of Kate who has known she was adopted all her life. She hits dead end after dead end trying to find her birth parents. After finding out her adoptive parents have done nothing but lied to her she strikes out with her friend Ellie looking for clues. Kate runs into a lot of trouble on her search and wonders if she will ever find out what happened to her birth parents.
You will find your self turning the pages as you wonder if Kate finds what she is looking for. It is very suspenseful and emotional as you are able to connect with Kate on so many levels.
Cindy M. Hogan has really done a good job in writing this book as she gets you hooked from the very beginning. You want find a dull moment in this book. It also has a lesson to teach young teens--that sometimes what your parents keep from you sometimes is for your own good and that family is the people who are always there for you no matter what you might do.
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