A continuation in the Shadow Falls series, this book is just as good as the first. Kylie, the main character, does not know what type of paranormal creature she could possibly be. Her confusion and angst permeates through the novel. On the bright side, Kylie does discover and learn to control quite a few new abilities.

This novel contains a love triangle, one that was left unanswered in the first book. Should Kylie choose Lucas or Derek? There are good and bad qualities to both boys, of course. Kylie's heart is not pointing in either direction at the beginning of the novel. Will she make a choice sometime at the end of this novel?

As a character, Kylie is impressive. She doesn't come off as overly obsessed with boys or whiny, she tends to be smart, teachable, and can have a bit of a cold exterior when she wants to be alone. Her two best friends continue to look out for her and they help Kylie through quite a few difficult events in this book.

Overall, any reader who enjoyed the first book or like paranormal teen romance is likely going to enjoy AWAKE AT DAWN.