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indigo
Krista Wagner, author
Children/Young Adult; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Create)
When emotionally driven Indigo falls for flirtatious Brian, her senior year quickly spirals out of control. Faced with the afflictions of her cruel peers, Indigo is quickly becoming numb to the world, and if she doesn’t start to care about herself soon, she will be dead.
Plot/Idea: 6 out of 10
Originality: 7 out of 10
Prose: 3 out of 10
Character/Execution: 4 out of 10
Overall: 5.00 out of 10
Assessment:
In Wagner's suspenseful novel, marine biologist Rian Field's memories of a brutal attack two years ago are triggered by an almost-fatal encounter with a shark near the Southern California Marine Institute where she works. While Wagner’s plot is strong and will keep readers guessing until the quick conclusion, her overly sympathetic tone toward Rian's emotions make the character less likable. Additionally, the novel’s awkward pacing doesn’t help the story hang together as tightly as it should.
Date Submitted: July 18, 2016
