Logost - Paperback

by Kris Villarreal (Author)

Fifteen-year-old Mina spends her days alone, wishing there were someone else like her. Since childhood, she's been able to control people and circumstances, and has led her life believing that she is the only one with these abilities. Until, she meets Drew. Erratic and handsome, Drew tells Mina that she is part of a class of unique beings, Logosts, who possess the talent of manipulation. He persuades her to leave her mundane life and join the Logost world. But being a Logost is nothing like what Mina anticipated. She soon learns that Drew possesses ulterior motives in a society that is filled with darkness and manipulation. In order to survive, Mina must escape the Logost world and learn to believe in herself. In this tragic tale of love, obsession and self-discovery, Logost will leave readers captivated and questioning whether life is ever really what it seems.

Author Biography

Kris Villarreal was born in California, raised in Georgia, and attended college at the University of Georgia, receiving degrees in both journalism and women's studies. With a background in journalism, she held a brief career in technical writing. Her love for words and her passion for social change, led her to pursue a career as a novelist. She wrote her debut novel, Logost, as a helping tool for women and girls dealing with depression and abusive relationships. Kris hopes to inspire a generation through words and literature, and plans to address more societal ills through her writing. She enjoys drinking tea, reading, baking, and lifting weights at the gym. Currently, she resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and her two dogs.