“…unique and impossible to put down.”
Nick Cross always listens to the voice in his head. Because if he doesn’t? Things can go really, really wrong. Like the day he decided to go off script to save a life, dooming another one in the process. Trying to change the future can have disastrous consequences.
But this summer at the Jersey Shore, something’s about to happen that Nick never could have predicted. He meets Taryn, a girl with a dark family secret that may be the key to understanding his past. But will she also destroy his future? . Now the path that he thought he was on begins to shift . . . and there’s no way to stop it. Or is there?
In a life where there are no surprises, nothing has prepared Nick for what he’s about to discover—or the choice he will be forced to make…
Real reviews.
“Free will and the butterfly effect—two theories with perennial appeal to teens—are woven together in this ambitious novel that examines choice and action. The engaging premise and brisk pacing should be enough to hook readers . . . there is plenty here for teens to ponder and discuss.”
– VOYA
“Teens will enjoy the fantasy element of Nick’s gift/curse while struggling with him to learn the origins of it. Nick narrates his story, so readers are pulled in with what he’s told to do (the voice appears in italics) and what he really does. As he learns more about his past and his ability, readers go along for the ride. A few twists and turns help keep the plot moving, along with Nick and Taryn’s friendship.”
– School Library Journal
“I seriously love how Cyn spun this story. It was a refreshing change for me to read. It’s a story that I know will stay with me for a long time. It isn’t forgettable. It’s different. I loved it!”
“My final grade for this book is an A+. Not only is it a breath of fresh air in a genre that is full of the same, but it pulls off a unique and creative storyline in a way that made me feel overcome with emotion and empathy for the characters and had me turning the pages until about 3 a.m. This is one of those books that pulls you into its pages and when you finish reading it, you have to re-orient yourself to the real world. In other words, the best sort of book.”
” . . . unique and impossible to put down.”
“Cyn Balog has written a wonderful novel in Touched that is unlike any I’ve read before.”
“Such a bittersweet ending I did not expect. I will admit quite freely that the tears were racing each other down my cheeks as I reached the end.
“This author just knows how to get to the reader…in a good way of course.”
“Addictive and mysterious.”
“Touched is a book that will help you understand who and what you really what to become.”
“Balog’s story is original with lots of twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and the ending completely blew my mind.”
“Touched is a intriguing supernatural with great characters. You’ll shed a few tears . . . a wonderful read that will touch your heart.”
“Filled with suspense . . . kept me intrigued the whole time.”
“This novel was just amazing! There is no other way to put it.”
“I can’t recommend this book enough. It mixes all of her best skills in with a wonderful cast of characters, well-crafted themes, and solid writing. Touched is a supernatural YA novel that pushes boundaries and gives readers something unique, though they will find it to be a much more emotional experience than they initially anticipated.”
“I personally feel that the ending of Touched is worth the purchase of Cyn Balog’s work. It’s remarkable how she was able to achieve this great ending . . .”