Everlost

Everlost

Written by Neal Shusterman

Published by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing in 2009

336 pages.

Genre: Supernatural, Sci-Fi.

Summery: Two kids, Allie and Nick both die in the same car accident. They get lost on their way down "the tunnel" and land in Everlost. They are on a quest to find out how to get out. On their way, they meet monsters, The Queen of Snots, and other kids like them.

Response: I liked it even though I was a little hesitant to read it. The characters are great; I really enjoyed them. The plot was faintly predictable, but pretty well done. I wasn't satisfied with the ending until I realized it was part of a trilogy.

Word of Caution: Nothing comes to mind. It's about the afterworld, if you are concerned about preaching false doctrine.

"The Adoration of Jenna Fox"

"The Adoration of Jenna Fox"

Written by Mary E. Pearson

Published by Walker Books Ltd in 2010

272 pages

Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, Ethics

Summery: Jenna Fox wakes up from a coma in a strange new home with a strangely unfamiliar body. She knows she was involved in an accident, but she can't remember anything about it. She can't remember much of anything period. Her father lives in another city and comes to visit. Her mother behaves oddly and is extremely protective of Jenna. Her grandmother hates her, in Jenna's opinion. Jenna goes through a fascinating journey of discovery of who she is and what the world thinks and does. The novel takes place in a futuristic world where cloning and genetic modification are commonly used.

Response: I liked it. The work examines the ethics of the medical world, the possibilities of science, the dangers of science, the political world, the education system, the value of life, weighing the odds, the value of friends, the power struggle between parents and teens, and the beauty and frailty of the human mind. Read this book if you liked "Fahrenheit 451". Read it if you didn't like "Fahrenheit 451".

Word of Caution: You might begin to look more closely at the health care system.