Hush Money by Susan Bischoff

Official Description:
They call their abilities Talents, and that's what they call themselves as well. Talents are people born with supernatural powers, feared by the population at large. Possession of an "unregistered ability" has become illegal, and those who are discovered are forcibly removed to government-run research facilities. They do not return. And so the Talents try, as best they can, to keep their abilities secret-some more successfully than others. For some, keeping that secret begins to define who they are. That's where Hush Money begins... Be normal, invisible. Don't get close to anyone. Those are the rules to live by for seventeen-year-old Joss. She spent years as an outsider, hoping to hide what she is, until the new girl, Kat, decides she's friend material. Kat doesn't realize her mistake when she stands up for Joss against Marco, a guy who's been giving Joss a hard time since freshman year. Joss is horrified when these heroics lead to the reveal of Kat's Talent. Now she has an unasked-for best friend, who is the victim of an extortion plot by the school bully, who used to like Joss. And if that wasn't all complicated enough, Dylan, Joss's long-time crush, is finally starting to talk to her. But as Marco's best friend, can Dylan be trusted at all? Can Joss keep her secret and still save her friend? And what's more important, staying safe or doing what's right? Hush Money is recommended for readers 13 and over due to strong language.

My Review:
I purchased this on my nook for $0.99, and it was worth a whole lot more! This was book was incredible. The story follows Joss and Dylan, two "Talents", people who have supernatural abilities in a world where they are shunned and taken. Joss wants nothing more than to be invisible to the outside world, but Dylan notices her. Joss struggles with her own wants and needs, and the desire to please her family. Dylan is caught up in a dangerous relationship of his own that he needs to get out of. The book flowed beautifully, the character development was extremely impressive, and the plot line was awesome. This is a must have for readers! 5 out of 5 stars! Cant wait for the next one!