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For a first-time novelist, Ms. Ashton did a wonderful job at keeping the narrative's pace going. The characters in Everneath - while not always likable - are relatable, for the most part, and the premise of the story is original enough to be enticing, yet familiar enough to be comfortable. Well, perhaps "comfortable" is the wrong word, for the story did push me out of my comfort zone some; the very rawness of the emotions expressed throughout the book caused some discomfort, but Ms. Ashton captured their essences excellently.
The two main characters, Nikki Beckett and Jack Caputo, are teens caught in a fight for their lives. The book opens rather confusingly, though, and we don't get introduced to Jack until several chapters later, although he plays a key role in the story. Throughout the book, I didn't really ever get a sense that I truly got to know Nikki, although through her narrative, I felt like I got to know Jack better. That would probably be the main reason this book got no higher than a 4/5; not being able to really describe the main character makes it difficult to know whether you can relate to her personally.
If you're looking for a quick read that will make time pass quickly, pick up a copy of Everneath and dive on in. :)
The two main characters, Nikki Beckett and Jack Caputo, are teens caught in a fight for their lives. The book opens rather confusingly, though, and we don't get introduced to Jack until several chapters later, although he plays a key role in the story. Throughout the book, I didn't really ever get a sense that I truly got to know Nikki, although through her narrative, I felt like I got to know Jack better. That would probably be the main reason this book got no higher than a 4/5; not being able to really describe the main character makes it difficult to know whether you can relate to her personally.
If you're looking for a quick read that will make time pass quickly, pick up a copy of Everneath and dive on in. :)