Maybe that was partially a personal thing as I really wanted to know what was going to happen next and I really wanted more answers, so maybe my brain just wanted to skip everything else, but the pacing felt off to me. As mentioned above, there were moments that dragged a little. It wasn’t all bad, but I think it could have used a bit more polishing. I found myself skimming at times so I could get to the point/action again. It felt long-winded at times and over explanatory. Unfortunately, the writing style wasn’t really doing it for me. It definitely has that ‘it’ factor that makes it stand out from the rest. I would watch the heck out of this if it were turned into some sort of television/Netflix series. Honestly, this felt super creative to me. Also, the ending really makes you question what came first, or if it was even real in the first place. Berlin, The Island) so really, you have no clue. What was special about them in this case is that you really think you know which timeline came first, but as you read on you stop and think…wait, did this happen BEFORE the other sequence of events?! It isn’t clearly labeled in terms of time, only in place (ie. I would love to read the sequel as soon as possible…because there will be a sequel right? There has to be a sequel. I still have no idea what the heck I just read, and I kind of like that? It reminded me of one of those really good Netflix series that literally gives you the bare minimum when it comes to answers (*cough* Dark *cough*), that literally makes you beg for more. You literally don’t know what the hell is going on right from the very start of this novel, all the way until the very end. This book is hella intriguing all thanks to the crazy mystery throughout the entire thing.

However, it doesn’t answer half of the questions that you will have, but it does set up for a sequel…

Well, this definitely had ALL the twists and turns. Something that won’t let them leave alive. And soon, the most chilling discovery: something else is on the island with them. Each step forward reveals the mystery behind the forces that brought them here. No plan to follow, no hope to hold on to. Fiona and Miles, high school enemies now stranded together. Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo

Echoes by alice reeds