About Ultraviolet & Quicksilver

Summary

Ultraviolet is a science-fiction novel about a synesthete sent to mental institution, suspected of a murder of her classmate. Quicksilver, the companion novel to Ultraviolet, tells the story a teen trying to uncover her strange roots.  

Stats

Genre: YA (14+ years) contemporary suspense with a science-fiction twist and strong romantic lines.

Series length: Two

Violence: Minimal, but what shows up in the books are intense (though not highly graphic)

Magic/Supernatural: All unusual elements are attributed to science

Romance: Moderately strong, including a teen having a crush on an older man.  

Christian/spiritual element: Subtle worldview 

Recommendation: More girl oriented than bo; for those who want a unique POV, slightly mind-bending plot, and an unusual genre mix.