A review by gettinglostinagoodbook
Ailene by Annabel den Dekker

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 I loved the friends as family idea that weaved it’s way through the story. The ties that bind these friends are so strong that they have to be considered family. Family doesn’t always get along, but they always love each other. This was depicted in a truly relatable way.  Character development and relationships were depicted so well. The descriptive writing helped me not only to see what was happening, but to feel like I truly knew the people it was happening to. I found myself changing my mind alongside the main characters, wanting to question why “we” felt this way.  I felt like I was there, beside Hayden, and discovering things together.  I love when an author can draw me in to a book like that.  I have to admit at times I was a little confused as to what was going on. I found that there were a lot of characters to keep track of, and I wasn’t always sure which side they were on.