First off, this book cover is gorgeous! I know that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover but who could resist picking up this one?? I love how it portrays the way in which the girls at Raxter are torn apart by the Tox, and the relationship between the Tox and nature.
This book blew me away. I loved all of the strong female characters and it was refreshing to read a book where the characters are (mostly) not fixated on male characters. It was interesting to read about the different ways in which the Tox affected the girls and the island, and I liked the different clues that Power gave about the disease as the book went along. While I thought I had figured it out early on, I was actually really far from the truth.
The relationship between Hetty, Byatt, and Reese is a the heart of the book and what ultimately drives the story along. I was at times confused by their dynamic and occasionally it seemed like they were all acting a bit unreasonable, but I suppose that happens with teenagers at times. My biggest complaint was the ending, which left me wanting more of the girls. Perhaps a sequel??
Overall, Power's writing really brings you to Raxter and the horror of the Tox, using Hetty as a way in. It left me guessing, was scary but not TOO scary, and highlighted strong female characters.
This book blew me away. I loved all of the strong female characters and it was refreshing to read a book where the characters are (mostly) not fixated on male characters. It was interesting to read about the different ways in which the Tox affected the girls and the island, and I liked the different clues that Power gave about the disease as the book went along. While I thought I had figured it out early on, I was actually really far from the truth.
The relationship between Hetty, Byatt, and Reese is a the heart of the book and what ultimately drives the story along. I was at times confused by their dynamic and occasionally it seemed like they were all acting a bit unreasonable, but I suppose that happens with teenagers at times. My biggest complaint was the ending, which left me wanting more of the girls. Perhaps a sequel??
Overall, Power's writing really brings you to Raxter and the horror of the Tox, using Hetty as a way in. It left me guessing, was scary but not TOO scary, and highlighted strong female characters.