The Keepers by Dormaine G is the first book in the Connor Chronicles. It’s about a fifteen-year-old girl named Connor. Connor has a normal family. Parents who are annoyingly ordinary. An older sister who is much too cheerleader-ish and a younger brother who irritates her every chance he gets. What could be more typical than that? Right? Well, after Connor realizes she has this strange power to turn invisible, her life goes from boring to crazy in an instant. But Connor is not alone. She is not the only one who has been gifted with super abilities. She soon meets a group of teens who are just as gifted as she is. As the group searches for answers as to “why them,” they learn secrets that change their lives dramatically. Lies are exposed that make her question her very birth. In essence, Connor’s once boring, average life, turns seriously dangerous, with enemies all too ready to battle and betrayers within.

Connor is a hilariously cynical teenager. Sarcasm is her middle name. She captured my heart right away. The Keepers is a fun-filled journey that Connor and her band of super teens go on in order to seek out their origins. Dormaine G has proved to have a brilliant imagination that kept me guessing as to what she would come up with next. I thoroughly enjoyed this first segment in the Connor Chronicles and can’t wait to see what happens next. Since this does end in a cliff-hanger, reader beware. Once you read the first book you will not be able to stop with just one. This book is categorized in the young adult fantasy genre, but I think it would be a great read for any age group. Thank you, Dormaine G, for a fast-paced, suspenseful fantasy!

The Keepers is the first book in the young adult series Connor Chronicles by Dormaine G. Connor is a sixteen-year-old who feels put upon by her siblings and parents who don’t really understand her. As she works through these growing pains, she discovers that she can disappear ... literally. For an awkward teen, the ability is a handy trick especially when it comes to avoiding embarrassing situations. As she uses her powers, she realizes that she’s not alone. When Connor learns of other teenagers with singular powers like hers, they embark on a journey to discover their true nature. Connor finds out the hard way that the truth may not be such a good thing. Their new powers put them in the sights of a dangerous Inhuman called Ronin.

Dormaine G’s The Keepers is a sci-fi/paranormal story suitable for a young adult audience. The author raises a number of interesting topics that affect the youth of today. One of the most important areas covered is adoption. I found it interesting not just in its emotional impact on the characters, but in the societal views. There’s a fresh look at how teenagers view themselves as well as others of their own age. Youngsters who perceive themselves as having the same problems will tend to group together as a matter of survival. Speaking of survival, the Connor Chronicles is all about the survival of an alien race which is hidden among humans. It will be fun to see where this story leads and if the Keepers will be able to keep their young safe.