The Rift

The story itself is intriguing but the structure of it left me unable to connect with the characters. If the flashback scene, which is told as one continuous narrative that is far too long and happens far too late in the book, had been doled out piecemeal throughout the novel it would have changed things entirely. As it was, I could have cared less about these protagonists because I just didn't understand where they were coming from until it was too late for me to enjoy the tale. So frustrating.

Thank you to Candlewick Press who were kind enough to send me this ARC for review.

Wonderful to read a truly unique YA adventure/romance. Blackwater Island is a well thought out setting, the characters are flawed enough to be interesting without being all emo, and the ending...!!!