I got this really cool review in my inbox yesterday from the Auckland Libraries' Teen Scene, and I've been going around everywhere saying, "Yeah, well, I'm big in New Zealand."
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"Claire Cain is a award winning student journalist who took a stand and told the truth to save her best friend - an act of truth and loyalty that lead to a vicious beating that almost cost her her life. Months later Claire and her father leave behind the memories of that night by moving to the small town of Peculiar, Missouri where her father will be during his sabbatical - a chance for both of them to have a fresh start.
But in matter of days after their arrival Claire stumbles across the body of Serena Sims in the woods, her corpse surrounded by the feral cats that seem to be taking over the town.
There are spooky similarities between the two girls - the least of which is their love of journalism and the truth. The more Claire learns about the town and the her new classmates, the more Claire realises that life in a small town can be just as complicated and twisted as the big city. With Serena haunting her ever step, Claire is in a race against time to solve the mystery of her death. But even in a small town there can be big secrets - secrets people are willing to kill to keep.
Feral is a genre defying book that will keep you guessing what is coming next, skipping from genre to genre are you move from chapter to chapter - revealing the true nature of the book only in the last few pages. Appealing as a murder mystery, as a thriller, as a mind bending look into the human soul/nature - Feral will keep you on your toes from start to finish. A haunting and addictive read about love, loss, friendship, and hope."
Now that's what I call having your book out in the world! Congratulations on the well-deserved and fabulous review Holly!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darlene. This was definitely a fun review to get. (And kind of wild to think about somebody so far away reading my book!)
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