Review: Once again CM doesn't disappoint
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2013
I'm starting to think that CM is Wonder Woman.  It's the only thing that makes sense.  It seems as if any time she tackles a challenge, everything is fantastically completed.  Never before have I read an author who's able to write such excellent stories over such a wide variety of genres.This book is well written and the characters are extremely well developed.  Chloe is a great lead and is well supported by Casper and Julie.  Ultimately, my favorite character was Julie, Casper's sister.  Although it's never truly explained why, she has a limited time to live due to illness.  Honestly, since she was wearing a wig, I assumed it was some form of cancer, but it is never really fully pointed out exactly what her illness is.  Even without that information, she's a strong and interesting girl who makes decisions well beyond her age in order to protect those she cares about.  (Very tricky wording there, really trying not to give spoilers.)The premise of the Assignment is very interesting and cult-like.  To some it may seem a bit over-the-top for adults to let some of the things that happen.. well, happen.  I've lived in small towns most of my life, though, so although this would definitely be an extreme case of negligence, I've seen some pretty weird things happen in the case of small town traditions.  At the same time, the fact that it's fiction really gives the poetic license to do whatever you want anyhow, yet I can still see some folks complaining that a lot of the actions that take place in this book would never be allowed by any responsible adult.  Although I'm likely to agree, this just shows (to me) that these adults just aren't responsible, which definitely isn't unheard of these days....  Anyhow, enough on that rant.I had such a great time reading this book.  The mystery was intriguing!  I admit that I had it figured out fairly early in the story, but there were so many twists and turns that I did second guess myself many times.  I've also read quite a few mysteries in my time, so perhaps I'm a bit used to picking out what doesn't quite fit - or maybe I'm just lucky. =P.Once again CM has blown my mind with her well developed cast of characters with realistic and quirky personalities.  I'd definitely recommend this one!