There is something screwy about Rosalyn Quest’s situation right from the beginning. Having realized from reading the initial chapters that her mother is a manipulative schemer, the first of many twists at the ending wasn’t much of a twist at all.
However, it’s not the end of the book that enthralls. Rosalyn’s desperate attempt to complete her mission pits her against equally vibrant opponents. These characters are realistic and grab the reader’s attention practically from the moment they enter the story. Even the somewhat two-dimensional psycho Lucas manages to be compelling in almost every scene he’s in. The tests set for them are crazy, heart-stopping and feature complex scenarios that make you dizzy just reading them. (I wonder if they’ll make a movie about this…)
I don’t usually like such stories like this. But this one, featuring an adolescent yet powerful female figure set in one Mission: Impossible-type scenario after another, was absolutely riveting from beginning to the nail-biting finish. This is a high-octane thrill ride, one that excites, tantalizes and terrifies. It’s like a roller coaster ride with no end in sight.
My only complaint is that it promises a sequel and that wasn’t indicated on the book cover. Had I known that, I might have shied away from making this kind of literary investment of my limited time on this planet. However, I don’t begrudge the hours spent racing through this book. It’s a definite read for fans of heist tales.
However, it’s not the end of the book that enthralls. Rosalyn’s desperate attempt to complete her mission pits her against equally vibrant opponents. These characters are realistic and grab the reader’s attention practically from the moment they enter the story. Even the somewhat two-dimensional psycho Lucas manages to be compelling in almost every scene he’s in. The tests set for them are crazy, heart-stopping and feature complex scenarios that make you dizzy just reading them. (I wonder if they’ll make a movie about this…)
I don’t usually like such stories like this. But this one, featuring an adolescent yet powerful female figure set in one Mission: Impossible-type scenario after another, was absolutely riveting from beginning to the nail-biting finish. This is a high-octane thrill ride, one that excites, tantalizes and terrifies. It’s like a roller coaster ride with no end in sight.
My only complaint is that it promises a sequel and that wasn’t indicated on the book cover. Had I known that, I might have shied away from making this kind of literary investment of my limited time on this planet. However, I don’t begrudge the hours spent racing through this book. It’s a definite read for fans of heist tales.