Review: Fast-paced adventure for a YA audience
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2012
This book is the sort of thing I would have devoured many years ago when I was part of the young adult demographic for which the book is intended. Even now, with that time in the distant past, I still enjoyed the journey. It's hard to decide which genre best suits the plot. Science fiction it definitely is, but there are elements of historical fantasy, Celtic myth and straight out paranormal. We follow the journey of three young people, thrown together by cataclysmic events as they find out about themselves and their heritage. Zach, Kevin and Lizbeth are all three-dimensional characters with flaws as well as strengths. It's a fast-paced ride as they follow the mysterious Caitlin on a quest which lands them into dangers that frequently leaves them having to fend for themselves. The science for the science fiction themes is convincing.I must commend the author on the quality of her production. I did not encounter any typos (and believe me, I would), changes in font or other distractions. Her writing is crisp, clean and descriptive. You'll wrinkle your nose at clothes worn too long, wonder at the destruction of San Francisco, admire the lights of the aurora in the sky.Highly recommended for the smart teenager. They might even learn a few things.