A review by julialoupratt
Everlost by Neal Shusterman

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I don’t remember this book being so… Christian when I started it like 15 years ago. That’s not inherently a bad thing, I’m just surprised I don’t remember that particular, constant theme. This is a fun story and the plot is decent. I could’ve done without the absolute fascination with 9/11 and the twin towers (take a guess as to how that comes into play!), as well as the peppering in of microaggressions/outright racism towards Asians. Certainly a book of its time. Glad I got to satisfy my childhood curiosity about it, but also glad I didn’t bother to finish it as a kid who wouldn’t have been able to see its flaws.