Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Meurs takes readers on an adventure to Camp Salvador, where friends gather and unexpected events happen. While it seems at times that not much is happening, the turn of events is a slow burn that makes it worth reading until the end.

Prose: Meurs uses imagery effectively to allow readers to feel like a part of the story's day-to-day action. The camp itself is an important character in the story, possessing its own personality, and the setting is serene, adding a soothing tone to the narrative.

Originality: The area in which the novel takes place is a unique place to use as a setting of a novel, and Meurs's skill with description makes it appear tranquil.

Character/Execution: Characters are witty and adventurous, trying to make the right decisions, and the connection between them is an important element to the novel. Meurs supports this throughout the book, crafting an ensemble cast who is engaging and likable.

Date Submitted: August 28, 2024