Book details
Dark Visions: The Strange Power; The Possessed; The Passion
Description
Dark Visions, a trilogy by L.J. Smith, is a supernatural young adult series that follows the journey of Kaitlyn Fairchild, a girl with psychic abilities. In 'The Strange Power', Kaitlyn is recruited to join a group of similarly gifted teens at the Zetes Institute, where they are supposed to hone their powers for good. However, Kaitlyn soon discovers that the institute has darker motives. 'The Possessed' sees the group on the run from the institute, facing internal and external dangers as their powers grow and they struggle to stay together and survive. In 'The Passion', the final book, the teenagers take the fight back to the institute, uncovering secrets that tie their destinies together, and Kaitlyn must make choices that could change their lives forever. Throughout the series, themes of friendship, trust, and love are woven with the challenges of harnessing extraordinary abilities.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
beginner
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Dark Visions combines intriguing supernatural powers with a compelling group of psychically gifted teenagers, offering a captivating escape into a world where telekinesis, telepathy, and other psychic abilities are real. This appeals to readers who love exploring the limits of the human mind and the potential for powers beyond the norm.
- Throughout the series, themes of acceptance, finding one's place in the world, and the search for a sense of belonging resonate with readers. The characters' journey toward understanding themselves and each other speaks to universal experiences, making the series relatable and thought-provoking for a wide audience.
- The series is known for its well-developed characters and the evolving relationships between them. As readers follow the protagonist Kaitlyn Fairchild and her companions, they will experience the characters' growth, struggles, and the rich dynamics of their interactions, which add depth and relatability to the story.