This was a lovely novel for young adults that steps
out of the norm for the genre. Yes, there are teenagers with powers, but the
story is much deeper than the average teen story. There are layers and layers
of meaning behind this clever novel.
The writing, as in all of Peacock’s books, is crisp
and clear. It never gets in the way of the plot or the character development.
The story itself is quick-paced, so that you never find your mind wandering as
you read. The dialogue really helps with this, since it is full of quirky teen
sayings that had me laughing out loud. The way the author handles the meaning
behind the story is also very clever, since he walks the fine line of not being
preachy, which can sometimes happen in YA books that are meant to teach
lessons. This one easily avoids that while still making the wanted impact on
the reader.
If you are looking for a novel that will leave you
smiling and wondering what’s going to happen next, then this one is for you.
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