The Fray Theory: Resonance

Nelou Keramati

Feb 2017 · Finch Hill

About this ebook

Neve Knightly lives in an ordinary world. Where déjà vu is nothing more than a mind-trick. Where premonitions are dismissed as mere coincidence. Where no one thinks twice about the glitches in their reality.

Neve Knightly is living a lie.

But when her nightmare of a tragedy comes true the very next day, she can no longer seek solace in self-deception. The glossy enamel has been shattered, and she has caught a glimpse of what slithers just beneath the surface.

She now has the opportunity to decipher the enigma that’s been haunting her since childhood. But her quest soon becomes deeply entangled with the last two people she could have ever imagined: the love of her life, Dylan, who mysteriously vanished three years ago, and his estranged best friend, Romer, who seems to be guarding a secret of his own.

Romance, rancor, and redemption plummet as priorities, as their lives become riddled with peculiar happenings lying just outside the realm of science. And in search for salvation, they emerge at the brink of unveiling the best-kept secret in human history.

Ratings and reviews

The story follows Neve Knightly in this universe where her dreams kept on coming true until it snapped her (that’s basically the summary in one line). The writing style is something that I don’t see a lot of authors use, I felt as though some of the paragraphs had a poetic flow to it and it took some time for me to get into but the storyline and concept were so unique and new that it captured my interest. The plot that the author has come up with is a concept that I don’t normally see in a YA Fantasy novel. The story unfolds in a very beautiful way that certainly makes you want to read more. I just couldn’t wait to know what exactly was happening and Nelou certainly has a knack for writing scenes that blend into one another but also stand out. I never had a problem with the time changes in the book, they didn’t seem out of place and helped the story wrap up as a whole which plenty of authors don’t get right. The *magic* that exists in this universe is a concept that is new to me in YA literature. It has actually made me rethink several situations in my lifetime (or should I say dreamtime *internally cringes at my fail in making a pun*) and if books were real some things would make so much more sense *sighs* The characters were absolutely lovely. I found Neve hilarious in several instances, especially situations where I could relate to her as an individual. The other two main characters that we meet are Dylan and Romer. And I’m kinda Team Romer in the *pick one of the lead boys* category of fangirls. *I’m really trying not to give anything important away*. But my favourite part of the characters in the book is when they work together and I absolutely loved the chemistry. There are other characters too but reading this book with just the synopsis as a foundation is the best way to go and I totally recommend getting this book on the 31st of August 2016. I can’t wait for the next book which I’m sure will be full of amazing action as the author has beautifully laid down the foundation for an amazing world and I really hope it will be as good or hopefully even better than the first book. Also points for pretty cover art and clever use of the page breakers in the book 😀

It's rare that a novel hooks me from the get-go and draws me in as completely and unapologetically as The Fray Theory: Resonance did! I started reading it with a few pre-conceived notions as to what this novel was going to entail and was completely blown away by just how much more there was to it than I'd first assumed. And once I'd started, I found it very hard to put down! Which is such a great feeling, I love when a book consumes me so utterly that it becomes my whole world just as much as it is the characters. The characters themselves are very well thought out and rounded individuals, and I adore all three of them very much (though I do have a ridiculous soft spot for her boy Romer!). I do love a tortured character- one where they have flaws and a history and aren't perfect in every way- and Nelou is very good at giving us glimpses into each of her characters psyches, letting us have just enough to leave us wanting more, but never in a reader-baiting manner. I absolutely love the concept behind this story too- the fray theory itself. It's a delicious idea and I'm excited to see what'll happen to the trio after this first book. I want to say so much more about them and their journey to the point where book one ends but I really don't want to give anything away and can only implore to you read it for yourself! The only problem I had with this story was that it had to end! ;) And only because I'm not ready to give up this world, or these characters, yet! These past few days, living in Neve's world, angsting over Romer, wanting to hug Dylan... they've been a blessed escape from the 'real world' and I can't wait to meet them again!

Upon reading the synopsis for this book, I was hooked and I hadn't even started yet. I've been reading a lot more science fiction this year and they've all been brilliant; The Fray Theory is no exception. The author writes beautifully throughout the entire book and it was so easy to read - I would have finished sooner had I not been so damn busy! The prologue was a great beginning to the book after finding out Neve has been hit by a car and doesn't have any physical injuries. This drew me in immediately and I hated having to turn my kindle off to do actual work. This novel follows the concept of dreams and how they are not just dreams, but perhaps glimpses of other dimensions. The characters find out the situation they're in is a lot more complicated than dreams and nightmares and suddenly they're on the run - I'm still wondering what these people want with them! I loved all the main characters in this book, especially Romer. He has the whole broody male thing going on but he's very loyal (and handsome!) This may not mean a lot to many but I loved that Neve was a college student and not a damn high school student. I loved her character; she let her heart take the lead when it came to Dylan (because who wouldn't?!) but she wasn't naive. I didn't connect with Dylan as much as the other characters but I think I just want to learn more about him first - which I am eager to do! The end chapter was so damn intriguing and mysterious and I am so ready for book two. I talked about this earlier but I could never say it enough: this book is written so well. The book was detailed and intricate, yet so easy to read. It flowed really nicely and you may found yourself fully immersed in this book not knowing what's happening around you. The Fray Theory - Resonance is released later this month on August 31st. Do yourself a favour and add it to your TBR. 5/5