A review by joyceheinen
The Island by Adrian McKinty

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 

For newlywed Heather, a trip to Australia with her husband Tom and his two kids Olivia and Owen is a dream come true. Heater has never traveled outside the U.S. before, and she hopes for better contact with her stepchildren. But as with any family vacation, little goes as planned: it’s too hot, the kids are bored and the promised koalas are nowhere to be seen. 

 

When a chance meeting with another couple yields and invitation to Dutch Island, a private enclave where you can spot wildlife, it seems like the answer: isn’t that the adventure they all need? Dutch Island, however, is private for a reason. When their visit leads to a horrific accident, Heather must make a decision that changes everything. And they must run for their lives. 

If you want an action-packed, thrilling and exciting read, “The Island” might just be book for you. I was hooked from the first page and it was a real page-turner. The plot is well-developed and the tension is well built. The characters are strong, especially Heather is a great character to read about. And the setting is amazing. A must-read thriller if you like them with non-stop action.