A Diamond in My Pocket - Lorena Angell

A Diamond in My Pocket

By Lorena Angell

  • Release Date: 2011-05-27
  • Genre: Fiction for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 710 Ratings

Description

**UPDATE** June 28th, 2014. I'm so grateful to my readers who've talked up and shared my book with their freinds! The influx of excitement over this series sure has kept me on my toes. The Unaltered Series is now an International Bestselling series and I couldn't be more thrilled. A new manuscript was uploaded 6/28/2014 with minor changes to punctuation and grammar to make for the best possible enjoyment for my readers.

A Diamond In My Pocket is an appealing mix of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, urban, creatures, magic, and drama that appeals to all ages.

Sixteen-year-old Calli Courtnae surprisingly breaks the 100-meter world record at a high school track meet and is whisked off to Montana to train for Olympic tryouts. Upon arriving, however, she finds something totally unexpected. Her fellow athletes are secretive, mysterious, paranoid, uncommonly beautiful--and endowed with the same gift of superhuman speed she now exhibits. The truth, she learns, is she's the latest person to develop a rare DNA alteration, giving her unnatural speed. The facility will provide her safety while she adjusts to her new world, one that includes delivering packages for high profile clients.

When three fellow Runners are kidnapped by a clan of terrorist Healers, Calli is assigned to the team that must deliver a rare magical diamond in exchange for the hostages. She is just beginning to accept her new world when it's turned upside-down by a mysterious woman who privately gives Calli the real diamond, while the team leader is given a decoy. Almost immediately the magical diamond in Calli's pocket unleashes a startling range of supernatural powers and mind-reading abilities within her. Calli discovers a traitor in their midst and sees the tragic future of her companions. She also learns one of the boys ridiculously views her as his soul-mate because of a vision he'd been shown. While she knows her powers derive from the secret diamond in her possession, her companions do not, and Calli dreads the fast-approaching day when they will discover the truth--the day she hands the diamond over to the terrorists and parts with her powers.

Readers who enjoy teen fantasy, paranormal, science fiction, and action and fantasy adventure will like A Diamond in My Pocket, book one in The Unaltered Series. Many readers say the romance in the book is similar to Divergent by Veronica Roth. The fast-pace and action feels like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and readers especially respond well to the underdog rising up and succeeding, as in Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling.

What readers are saying:
"The last time I remember reading a book this suspenseful is when I read The Hunger Games series a couple years ago." - JohnstonLife (Amazon)

"I am a high school English teacher and am always looking for books to recommend to my students. This book goes to the top of the list!" - Robynne Leighe (Amazon)

"Lorena Angell has the formula for young adults and oldsters like me." Gary R. Casebeer "Montessorian, Retired"

"Great story, similar to the Percy Jackson series only with a female lead." -Amazon Customer

"I was swept away on a journey of mysteries and powers and young love. I feel the books are ageless even if it focuses on teenagers." - L. Fuqua (Amazon)

"I felt like it was a cross between Hunger Games & some Harry Potter. I have been recommending it to all the teens I coach & to some open minded adults. I couldn't put it down, the twists & turns keep you turning the pages. I loved the fantasy world it took me to, & how the real world blended." - Beth (Amazon)

Reviews

  • It started of well

    2
    By mimiarriaga93
    But then it seem a bit rushed. I didn’t like the fact that she was so disliked and then everyone started to adore her the second her abilities came in. Chris is lame and tbh I was hoping something would kindle between Callie and Justin.
  • Love love love this book

    5
    By Missteen03
    I’ve been busy lately so my reading of this book has been somewhat random, but this book captivates me each and every time
  • Diamonds

    3
    By Deestroy71
    The book drops you into the story with a very slow intro to the characters. This I didn’t like but after the first chapter it all makes more sense. I enjoyed the story and will be reading more in the series.
  • My favorite

    5
    By bekieboo4000
    This book caught my eye and I wanted to read this but I didn’t know if it was appropriate and it is not bad in anyway it is amazing and a really cool book
  • Love it!

    5
    By Hs2004user
    very entertaining!
  • Very good book.

    5
    By Keithbornmann
    This is probably going to be a book that I will read more than once. The main character displays good moral character. The plot is deep and intense. There is no sexual content (that I can remember). The language is clean I recommend this book for anyone 11 and up.
  • A Tightly Woven tapestry of unique world building

    5
    By Gw doll
    A fast paced, well written and delightfully refreshing fantasy YA novel. Well worth the read-couldn’t put it down.
  • Thoroughly engaging

    4
    By nanablossom
    Well written, Thoroughly engaging fantasy which held my attention from page one.
  • Good story line and well-edited, but...

    3
    By Luceagain
    The writing is stilted and undeveloped. This writer has a good imagination and with work, will hone her craft to be an excellent writer.
  • A Diamond In My Pocket

    5
    By B. Swain
    A Diamond in my pocket is an amazing book. With unexpected love, “sitting on the edge of your seat” action, and many exciting cliffhangers, this book is a recipe for an all time favorite. I caught myself reading this book all night and only stopped when i realized it was morning. once you start reading this action filled novel you will not be able to put it down. Best book i have ever read!