Numbers by Rachel Ward

The concept behind the book Numbers is great but the writing and direction the book leads into is just average.

The character development could use work. Admittedly there are parts of the book that really grab you but then you are disappointed when it fades away into nothing.

It does have drama, action and romance. I really wanted to love this book since the idea was so interesting instead I ended up with an okay read.

The predictability is high, I guessed everything that was going to happen. There is no element of surprise.

Ward is currently working on a sequel but I think I might just have to pass on it.

Check it our or borrow it.

Grade: C

Synopsis
(B&N)

Ever since she was child, Jem has kept a secret: Whenever she meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. That number is a date: the date they will die. Burdened with such awful awareness, Jem avoids relationships. Until she meets Spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. The two plan a trip to the city. But while waiting to ride the Eye ferris wheel, Jem is terrified to see that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Today's number. Today's date. Terrorists are going to attack London. Jem's world is about to explode!