Book: The Sight

Author: Melanie Golding

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an advanced audio copy.

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The Sight follows Faith who as a child acquired the ability to see how people would die. Eventually, Faith learns how to control her visions and she is able to join her family’s traveling carnival. 

Faith uses her ability in public and is kicked out of her family carnival. This is her main source of income and this is how she is supporting her sick mother’s medical bills. With the help of her best friend Betsy Faith tries to make money in a world where she gets paid to tell people how they die.

I liked the premise of this book but found myself bored at times. I feel like the ending happened so fast but the rest of the book was oddly paced. I won’t spoil the ending but in the summary, you are promised a jaw-dropping conclusion. I will say I didn’t see this one coming but it also did not shock me.

The theme, tone, and location of this book kept making me think it was a period piece. I kept forgetting it was taking place in modern times and I was reminded when cell phones were used or terms like viral videos were brought up.

While I didn’t love this book I did enjoy it. I wouldn’t rush to read it but it’s worth your time if you have a small backlog.

Final Score: 3/5