A lot happens to Adrian, and I guess it is a warning if you really had telekinetic powers what might happen. ( )

A teenage boy discovers he can move objects with his thoughts. This is just a parlor trick to him until one night his house is broken in to and his parents killed. He sends his younger sister running and, as he is about to face his killer, he is rescued and wisked away into the night by a man who can control his thoughts. So begins the journey....

A good read, fast and unbelievable (as it should be for its genre). ( )

Amazon Description:
When young Adrian Howell discovers he possesses powerful telekinetic abilities, he is plunged into a sinister world of warring paranormal factions and terrifying government organizations. Adrian must discover what really happened to his missing sister. But to do this, he will first have to find his place among fugitives like himself, and protect the life of a deeply scarred child who can speak only through her mind... a child who will change Adrian's life forever.
(Wild-born is the first book of Adrian Howell's PSIONIC Pentalogy)

Read all five books of Adrian Howell's PSIONIC Pentalogy in order:

Book One: Wild-born
Book Two: The Tower
Book Three: Lesser Gods
Book Four: The Quest
Book Five: Guardian Angel

Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
(Recommended for readers aged 13 and above.)

Opinions:
Nearing his thirteenth birthday, Adrian discovers that he has special abilities; he's telekinetic. An attack on his family by an evil force sends his world spinning as he discovers who he is and how to survive. (I am beyond the age of thirteen, so I can't really review the book as such.)

Narration: First person – Adrian

Character Development: Adrian has a good heart and tries to do the right thing. He is still a kid after all and makes mistakes. He soon learns there are consequences for his mistakes, and they can sometimes involve those around him. His actions reflect those of both a child and an adult. He can be impulsive and rebellious, which usually causes him trouble. On the other hand, he can be respectful and considerate at a level beyond what can be expected for his age. Adrian gives the books a voice and sometimes addresses the reader in the prose. Another interesting character is Alia - also gifted but with a different power. She is younger than Adrian and has had a traumatic childhood before being rescued. This makes her have a hard time expressing herself like a normal child would. I would have liked to have seen a little bit more development on this front by the end of the book. Although I admit, her character did grow within the book. I would have also liked to seen more background with Ralph.

Plot Development/Flow: Judging by the age of the characters and therefore the intended audience, the book might be a little slow pace for its length. The story set up for things that would happen later. There are actions scenes periodically throughout the book, but there are also down times when we learn more about the characters (and what's happening around them.) The story ends well, but definitely leaves off for the next book to pick up.

Standalone or Part of a Series: First book in the Psionic Pentalogy ( )

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

If you are a fan of paranormal books, this is for you. You are grabbed from the first chapter and end up wanting to jump to the next book right away. The author does a great job with the storyline and development. I look forward to reading more from this author. ( )

Story synopsis: Adrian Howell is a normal 12 year old with a pesky sister, Cat. However, normality leaves his life when he finds that he has the power to use telekinesis to move objects and people. His use of telekinesis brings time to the attention of Angels, Guardians and a paramilitary group, the Wolves. After his parents are killed by a berserker, and his sister Cat is lost he meets Cindy, who saves him, and Alia, who he must save.

Review: This is an interesting introductory book in a series. Characters are fairly well developed, and the author does a good job of getting the reader to identify with the ‘good guys’. It is intriguing enough to make me want to continue in the series, particularly to see if Adrian can find and save his sister.
Author information: Adrian Howell is the author of the Psionic series, and lends his name to the main character in these books. Details of the author’s life remain a mystery ~ as intended. For more information, go to http://www.adrianhowellbooks.uphero.com/.

Early reviewer for LibraryThing ( )