Neptune's Window: First Glance by L.L. Lewin

Neptune’s Window: First Glance by L.L. Lewin

Release: November 20th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Triple L Press
Source: RABT Book Tours
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What if you had a glimpse into what others are oblivious to? According to the zodiac, the planet Neptune represents illusions, mystery, and the unconscious mind. Aries Dade is a teenage medium who has the ability to look inside those illusions and speak to the afterworld. But for some reason she can’t communicate with her recently deceased mother. With the help of a few spirits, she tries to discover the truth behind her mother’s death. But can she trust the spirits? Aries and her father move to Newport Beach, California to start over.

Little do they know they are unlocking a world of lies, betrayals, and deception. And everyone they come in contact with is somehow intertwined with her mother’s death. When the star quarterback and a bad-boy senior vie for her attention, Aries senses something isn’t right. Meanwhile the rich, popular girls make her life a living hell to keep her from finding out the truth. First Glance is the first novel in the Neptune Window’s trilogy. Do you dare to glance inside the window?

About the Author:

LL Lewin is the author of the Neptune’s Window Trilogy. A native of Southern California, she was born in Los Angeles County and grew up in Orange County. She graduated from the University California, Irvine with a degree in psychology and social behavior. After teaching for several years and interacting with the youth almost daily, she was inspired to write a young adult mystery novel, which morphed into a little bit more. Since things happen in threes for her (her initials, triple Sagittarius, the third born) the novel turned into a trilogy and reaffirmed her belief that three’s a charm..

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Neptune’s Window: First Glance Review:

“Neptune’s Window: First Glance” is the first book in the trilogy and was an entertaining young adult fantasy novel with astrological nuances, and I liked reading it.

On the one hand, we have the mystery surrounding Piper and Jake that Aries investigates. Since she is a medium, I loved how she used her powers to get the answers. The author also added eerie elements, like when the souls tell her to get out of the house. Quite a lot happens to Aries in this book, and I found myself turning the pages to find out what happened next.

On the other hand, we also have the teen drama that Aries goes through as she fits into her new life. I liked reading about her feelings for Cory, especially the conflicting moments when she finds out what he did to Damon. The rivalry between Aries and Stacy was also an added treat to the tale. She also has a beautiful connection with Gladys. On a side note, I also loved the bond between Aries and Ryan. The author also ends the story on a nice note, making you look forward to reading the next book in the series.

However, I sometimes felt that the romance strayed the story’s mystery. Also, there were quite a few additional characters on canvas like Kimberly, who I felt did not add much value.

Nevertheless, I thought the story was creative, and I loved the astrological elements embedded, which I have never read in a young adult novel before. Overall, “Neptune’s Window: First Glance” is an exciting start to the trilogy, and I wonder how it continues!