Review: Highly entertaining
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 4, 2014
A good book is one you can't put down and this fits the bill.  The story is set in Scotland, with a young girl, Sarah on the run from a danger she does not understand.  Sarah has to survive by her wits as she learns who to trust, makes new friends, attempts to avoid capture by her newly discovered father and struggles to figure out his agenda. The story has suspense, evil, redemption, loss and possibly a happy ending-though not a fairy tale ending.  Even though enough hints are given to figure out the basic plot line early, there were constant twists and turns in the story to keep interest levels high as Sarah and her new friends fight evil backed by old money and power.  The characters are very likeable and easy to identify with.  The author suggests a sci-fi aspect but never really confirms it-just enough to keep the reader guessing!  She is good at building and maintaining a high level of suspense while keeping the "good guys" real. It is a young adult story but easily enjoyable for all ages.Even though the main character is a 12 year old on the run, I didn't feel like I was reading a book written for young adults.