LitPick Review
Escape by Alison Bellringer is the third book in the trilogy and follows a young teenager who follows the unpredictable path of love. The protagonist, Kaylee, only sixteen, wants to marry her boyfriend Carlos, but her parents want her to wait. She needs to navigate complex emotions and intense pressure from those around her. The story exposes the risks and consequences of running away from problems, demonstrating that every action can have a lasting effect. Will Kaylee be able to find her way and make sense of the world around her?
Opinion:
This book is written in the first-person point of view. The reader is able to experience Kaylee's thoughts and emotions as they progress through the story. I liked how this made the narrative more personal and built empathy towards the main character. Additionally, I was able to feel the urgency and intense emotions in each of the situations presented.
The tone of the story is tense and emotional. Throughout the book, there are undertones of urgency and vulnerability. The author creates a realistic and empathetic aura for the difficult situations presented. I enjoyed the build-up of the tone from urgent to hopeful as the story progressed. This provided a balance between the difficult topics and the resolution.
In each story of the trilogy, there is a brief appearance of a dog. This minor character provides a symbol of hope to the main character of the book. Although the appearance is minimal, it conveys a sense of safety, loyalty, and support. I liked how this offered a brief and happy light during a hard time. The dog is presented to ground the situation in reality.
I would recommend this story to middle school students or young adults looking for an emotionally driven story. Each book in the trilogy explores a different character, which comes fully together with this last book.


