R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 9/23/2014 + 1440 more book reviews

Great read with a complex plot and outstanding characters. These young authors worked hard to develop a most interesting novel and prepare their readers for a sequel. The young principals who fall in love are almost as complex as the plot, particularly Tarver. Lilac LaRoux is a bit much for a name. I felt as if the authors were poking fun at their readers. Thus, I suppose that it's natural for me to dislike Lilac in many ways. Couldn't understand why Lilac was not killed off completely? Why did this novel win the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel in 2013? Perhaps, there was little competition. Not sure I agree the choice. Nevertheless, this book is worth reading and most entertaining and I plan to read the sequel when it appears.

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