Review: Easy, enjoyable read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 31, 2013
Ms. Nance does a good job of weaving two completely different worlds together through the eyes and experiences of one girl.  Awen lives in Haven, a world that exists for a group of people below the surface of what is considered the real world by the rest of us.  They survive on what they can scavenge and make for themselves, yet they are not what one would normally think of when imagining someone surviving in the underbelly, out of the eye of society.  Awen visits topside regularly and slips in unnoticed to college classes so she can further her learning.  Slipping between the two worlds can be difficult when you prefer not to be noticed in one of them at all.Awen was written very well; she was 3D all the way and it was easy to follow her thoughts and reasonings as well as feel the pull of both worlds that she felt.  The story kept me engaged and several times I found myself wishing I could pick up my Kindle and read another page or two when it just wasn't an option.I believe Ms. Nance will be able to keep this going into a series if she decides that's the way to go; or, if not, its good as a stand-alone.Even though I was given this book in exchange for an honest review, I would say its worth the money if you enjoy young adult novels.  I was caught between a 4-star and a 5-star review until I found myself thinking about the story even after I'd finished reading it.  That, in my opinion, is a 5-star book... the one that keeps you considering even after you're through.