LitPick Review
In a world on the brink of destruction, Maia Graystone has fallen from grace. Once a member of the Chosen—one of the few genetically perfect children selected to live on a space station and survive the destruction of Earth—Maia now lives in the Pit, barely enduring a difficult existence. When presented with an opportunity to escape the Pit and save the brother she left behind, Maia jumps at the chance. To enact her new benefactor’s plan, she must become someone completely different, but she must also be careful not to lose herself in her fictional role. To save her brother, Maia needs to learn how to trust again and who in her life is actually trustworthy.
Opinion:
I couldn’t put Shadow Fall down. I liked this book so much that as soon as it ended, I looked to see if it had a sequel. The story had enough action to keep me reading but not so much that I was overwhelmed. I also appreciated the fact that the plot wasn’t predictable; several of the twists left me shocked. Throughout the book, Maia struggles with what kind of person she wants to be, an inner conflict that most people can relate to, especially young adults. Additionally, it helped that Maia wasn’t perfect; she clearly had flaws, which made her very relatable.
I liked how Maia slowly uncovered the motives of the supporting characters, revealing that they weren’t one-dimensional, and I would’ve liked to see more of that. I’m hoping that element continues in the sequel. Grey has done a wonderful job creating a post-apocalyptic world with just enough similarities to our own to be recognizable.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast-paced read.
