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Transparent is Natalie Whippet's debut novel that I decided to pick up after falling in love with her writing in House of Ivy and Sorrow. She is such a fantastic writer and so personable, I couldn't help but enjoy her novel.

Fiona is invisible. No, no, hear me out. And she's the daughter of an infamous crime lord who has forced her to do his dirty work for years. WAIT. It's not as silly as it sounds. Fiona is tired of her father's manipulations, so when her mother suggests they run away (yet again) Fiona jumps at the opportunity. She finally has a normal life: she's going to school, ignoring her mother, fighting with her brother and doing everything that a normal teenager would do. But being invisible is not as simple as it seems. She struggles against her classmate's weird looks and her own failures in class. What's an invisible girl to do in the real world, especially when her father puts a bounty out for her and her mother?

Transparent is such a funny premise, I really didn't know how I'd feel about the novel, but it's the WRITING, that's how she gets me. This novel was not as in-depth and complex as House of Ivy and Sorrow, but it was just plain FUN! I've got the sequel to this novel (Blindsided) waiting for me at the library right now! Please keep writing, Natalie! You have a sure-fire fan in this geeky girl! Recommended for a fun read!!

-Sarah
http://nobodyputssarahinthecorner.com


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Transparent Natalie Whipple Books Reviews

I liked the romance aspect and how the storyline is similar to the X-men. It was a quick and easy read. Other than that, I can't think of anything that stands out positively. The rest is a pile of negative aspects that I couldn't overlook.

1) Why is Fiona and her mom so afraid that her dad would find them? She's invisible. That trait alone should make it easy for her to disappear completely. Yes, her dad has the ability to lure women to like him with his scent. So what? As long as he isn't physically near the two of them, this shouldn't affect them at all.The power does linger a bit even after the separation, but throughout the book, they started to be free. Why still be afraid?

2) Why go to school? After escaping from her dad, Fiona is enrolled into a local school. She recently just ran away, why immediately go to school? Yes, maybe her mom wants her to feel normal and have friends. However, is it really a good idea for her to go to school especially when they are still under the dad's charm? She should have at least waited until the charm wears off. Or they should have waited a while to see if people are hunting them down. If I ran away from the head of a mafia, who has many connections with other people, I would never enroll into a school, which is filled with people.

3) Why keep her name? After she runs away, she just kept her name. The first thing she should have done is to change her name; that would have helped her a little bit. Granted, she is the only person who is invisible, so I'm not sure how much that can help. However, that is just another reason for her not go to school! Especially since so many of the students almost immediately figured out that she's in hiding.

4) The store scene. After school one day, She goes to a store with Bea. They see that Graham, Fiona's older, "evil" brother, is there too. Fiona instantly freaks out because she believes that he will take her back to their father. It's as if she forgot that she's invisible. Why have Bea distract Graham while she sneaks out of the store? All Fiona had to do was find a near-secluded spot and take off her clothes. Then she would be completely invisible. It's not like she's scared to walk around naked either. She used to go to missions for her dad while being naked. So why not do that now?

5) Graham. I can't accept that Graham is actually on Fiona's side all along. Anyone who freely grabs people, fly them high in the sky, and then drop them simply to scare them will never be considered good.

6) Why not use makeup? Throughout the book, Fiona expresses how she dislikes how she's never seen herself before. Why didn't she try some makeup? She should have used some foundation on her face. Then some lipstick so she can see her mouth. With the rest of her body, she could have used some spray tan. And couldn't she dye her hair afterwards to see her hair? Yes, they won't exactly show how she actually looks, but it's close enough, especially for someone who is longing to see herself.
I was looking for something fun to read, and I stumbled upon a YA Urban Fantasy called Transparent by Natalie Whipple. Short synopsis, invisible girl is forced to work for her father's crime syndicate and then she goes on the run. While that's the plot, most of the interest is in the characters and their relationships, and as we all know, character-driven stories are where my heart beats.

The main character, Fiona McClean, was born invisible. Seems crazy, but in this world, a drug everyone took to protect them from radiation caused mutations throughout the population. So, nearly everyone has something weird about them--bizarre eye colors, physical mutations, lesser powers, super strength, flight, etc. The powers run the gamut but Fiona is unique. She's the only one with her gift, which she'd call a curse.

What struck me about this book was Fiona's character and how she deals with her predicament. She has a very interesting voice, and a few moments in the book really struck out as an imaginative response to living in her world, her situation, and with the people she knows. The cast of other characters are pretty well rounded too, and they feel real with realistic reactions to what happens around them. (Sorry for being vague, but I'm trying to be spoiler-free).

Unlike most books about super powers, mutants, or super-heroes, Transparent deals with the powers thing like it's just another part of life. "Yeah, that dude over there has super strength, so he's on the track team for the gifted guys." (not a quote, just to give an idea) And it's kind of refreshing not to have everyone with powers be expected to BE a hero, or use their powers for something. In this world, the country is controlled by crime syndicates and people with gifts are usually used by them. So, people tend to hide their strengths instead, but not for X-men mutant-race-relations kind of reasons.

Great imagination, compelling voice, and interesting characters. Transparent is a fun light read. While there's a bit of telling, that's usually a greater problem in first person present tense works. Overall, I enjoyed the book and it was a nice quick read. If you want something fun to just fly through, I definitely recommend.
Transparent is Natalie Whippet's debut novel that I decided to pick up after falling in love with her writing in House of Ivy and Sorrow. She is such a fantastic writer and so personable, I couldn't help but enjoy her novel.

Fiona is invisible. No, no, hear me out. And she's the daughter of an infamous crime lord who has forced her to do his dirty work for years. WAIT. It's not as silly as it sounds. Fiona is tired of her father's manipulations, so when her mother suggests they run away (yet again) Fiona jumps at the opportunity. She finally has a normal life she's going to school, ignoring her mother, fighting with her brother and doing everything that a normal teenager would do. But being invisible is not as simple as it seems. She struggles against her classmate's weird looks and her own failures in class. What's an invisible girl to do in the real world, especially when her father puts a bounty out for her and her mother?

Transparent is such a funny premise, I really didn't know how I'd feel about the novel, but it's the WRITING, that's how she gets me. This novel was not as in-depth and complex as House of Ivy and Sorrow, but it was just plain FUN! I've got the sequel to this novel (Blindsided) waiting for me at the library right now! Please keep writing, Natalie! You have a sure-fire fan in this geeky girl! Recommended for a fun read!!

-Sarah
http//nobodyputssarahinthecorner.com