Serena Yates's Reviews > The Touchstone

Superpowers and the people who wield them, even though only in comics and fiction, have a special place in my heart. The struggle that previously average people go through when accepting their powers and figuring out what to do with them is psychologically interesting, plus there is usually some fun to be had or some “worthy fight” to be fought. But to see that same effect on children and young adults gives an extra edge to the idea – after all, young people are still defining who they are and that is tough enough without “special powers” getting in the way. “Touchstone” takes a look at the pitfalls and problems seventeen-year-olds Sam and Harry encounter when facing the fact that someone seems to be watching them despite all their efforts to evade them. The story is about their new situation as they deal with secrecy, a hidden agenda, and initially unspecified threats.


Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.