A review by jess64au
The Brink by Holden Sheppard

challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book is clearly aimed at Male YA readers.  I found most of the characters unlikable and wonder if teenagers would connect with the flawed characters or not.  I did spend the first section of the book waiting for the "twist" that would change their lives.  I felt the second half of the book was quicker and stronger than the first half.  The alternating voices while very effective were sometimes hard to keep track of and I had to flip back to confirm who was telling the story at certain points.  

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