3.5 out of 5Elizabeth Scott is definitely a unique writer, and it really shows here. I really liked this novel, but the few mis-steps and omissions from the narrative make it impossible for me to rate it higher. There is a lot going for As I Wake: creative ideas, intriguing and complex characters, lots of tension and suspense. The deficiencies lie in world building, a clear view of what the hell is going on for 85% of the book, and the romance. It is fun to try and piece together what happened/is happening to Ava, but it's also frustrating when no kind of explanation about ANYTHING comes until you're nigh on finishing it altogether. All in all, this is an odd book, a weird reading experience, but still one that left me curious and eager to pick up more novels from this author.
