This book really dragged me into the story right from the first page when you see Devon and Chiamaka at the top, all their dreams within reach and then the ball drops and they are suddenly going through this last year of private high school hell, not knowing why they are being targeted or by who and having a hard time trying to stop it. I had to get through it quick because it really stressed me out with all the awfulness that they were going through and how they could not trust anyone around them. This book had a real creep factor to it and I was really glad that the ending had a satisfying little bite to it. I did come away from reading though thinking how awful people can be to others and how wrong it is and how many issues happen nowadays because of this kind of hate. This book brings up issues of racism, homophobia, elitism and white supremacy. Heavy topics but very valid today sadly.

Elin just doesn’t disappoint. Another great book; she hit it out of the park again

Outstanding history of not only the building of the Salt Lake Temple by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but of the events that were happening during this time.

Kept my interest from start to finish. Like able characters

Shades of Dave Robichaux… beautifully written, gritty

I like that it teaches you the facts about aliens

Highly recommended. Unlike anything I've ever read. An incredibly original and fun read.

Very sad, hate ending

I love books and I think this story is pretty cool, especially how it starts off with, although Beatrix doesn't seem to fit anywhere, she at least has books that whisper to her and love her. That would be a lovely dream to be able to hear books! After her grandpa dies, Beatrix learns there is even more to her than she knew and she is whisked away to Zweeshen and the great mystery of who she is is revealed plus there is a cool mysterious letter from her mother who left so long ago. Zweeshen is really neat too and I enjoyed all the mash ups of technology and magic that made up the city and how Beatrix got to meet characters from books that she loved while still searching how to decode the letter. Lots of action occurs and villains pop up too, including the Charmancer (an awful person who destroys books!). I am glad I got a chance to read this and I hope I get the chance to read the next one too so I can keep traveling with Beatrix.

Great political mystery. Not what I expected. First of her books that I've read and I plan to read more.