Eko Paperback – June 24, 2016

My Review: I downloaded this one after discovering the author is local. Science fiction isn't really my thing, but this one is more like a futuristic fantasy. It took me a while to get into it, I really had trouble wrapping my head around the concept and for a vast majority of the book the characters are left in the dark, and you as the reader are also in the dark. It has a very interesting magic system that only starts to be discovered and laid out in this first book, but it is clear there is a lot more to come. You do start to grow attached to the characters, especially the sub-characters, Phaira and Theron are both fantastic and I look forward to reading more about them. The pacing and world building was a little rough but by the end of the book I am hooked and am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.My Rating: While it was a bit of a rocky start, part of that could just be me struggling with the sci-fi/ futuristic aspects of the book, I really have a hard time picturing some of those concepts. Once I became attached to the characters, I really became invested in the story. I give it a rating of Three Paws.

Great book. Highly reccomended for sci-fi or fantasy fans.

First, let me just say that Eko is an extremely fascinating book. It follows the story of a girl named Sydel. She basically has a unique ability, called Eko, that allows her to hear people's thoughts and even send her thoughts to them. Sydel isn't the only person with this special ability.When I first started reading this book I had a little bit of a difficult time getting into it. You're kind of thrown right in with no backstory so it is hard to keep up with what is happening. It was about a third of the way through the book that everything finally clicked and it all made sense. Don't get me wrong, it was all still very interesting even when I didn't fully understand exactly what was happening haha! But when it clicked...Aha! It went from good to great!I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes the YA Dystopian/sci-fi genre. It's a good one!*Note: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

LOVED this story! Solid sci-fi with a unique premise. Very little is standing in the way of this being a five-star review.There were some editing issues; a handful of typos and some continuity quirks that rankled a little bit. Nothing I wasn't willing to overlook for the sake of a good story though.I also felt that there were details missing that I would have loved to have. I assumed it was post-apocalyptic, but then there was a comment that made me think this is another planet? Alternate universe? Maybe I missed some vital explanation? Or maybe it was never important to the story, since I still thoroughly enjoyed it.I don't do plot rehash, but I'll try to give you a glimpse into the premise. In this reality, some humans have unique abilities. Eko, which is essentially being able to send and receive thoughts, mind-reading and such, seems to be the more common ability, if this story is anything to go on. The second book in the series will be Nadi, which is another of the four identified abilities, and I'm terribly excited to see what this series will bring, and what will be exposed about these abnormalities, as well as the world.Some people see these abilities as abominations, feeling the need to wipe them off the planet. Meanwhile, others seek to harness these powers for their own purposes. Obviously, that brings all kinds of conflict to the table, and leaves the story open to all new kinds of danger and excitement. TONS of potential!I'm going to go ahead and recommend this one for post-apoc and sci-fi readers. Although, no clue when the next book will be out, so depending on how you feel about waiting...?

I'm hooked enough to want to read the entire series. A dystopian futuristic world complete with people with psychic to magical powers. Take a butt-kicking, tortured, totally bad-a** chick, her complicated brothers, and a mysterious, tall stranger, and then add in the girl the story revolves around, who has strange powers and a hazy past, and you get a story that builds up steam and becomes addicting. I was happy that it wasn't full of saccharine romance, but instead had hints of deeper relationships to come. I enjoyed it!

Oh boy , that was fun! Scifi tech stuff! Mind control! Lotsa adventure! This could be a movie better than Star Wars. Get the guy who did Cowboys vs Aliens? Use all new actors, no recycling, just be multiethnic. Film in Arizona, use Industrial Light and Magic sparingly. Too many special effects crash the story line. Emphasize the teamwork aspects in the story, along with the power of one, and personal responsibility. If you build it, they will come. Great ride!

An intense, gratifying journey into the fantasy world, the world of Osha. It's full of intrigue, and interesting futuristic environments, that lend to a grand story. Walker writes this journey of a new world very well, and the details are compelling. This is a mix of sci-fi and fantasy, and still can encompass the power of family. The beings, called EKO, are mind readers and healers. This gift lends to a more complex story. Excellent adventure for the reader, who becomes engaged side-by-side with Sydel.I received this book free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. ~Amy's Bookshelf Reviews

We are proud to announce that EKO by Loren Walker is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells a reader that this book is well worth their time and money!