When you're a kid growing up in the city, everything seems like the end of the world. But what if it really is, and you’re the reason?
A series of peculiar disasters have claimed thousands of lives and no one can explain why. June survives to discover he now has supernatural abilities—but there's a catch. Pushing it can trigger excruciating pain, possibly worse.
A mysterious doctor emerges, vowing to help June understand his condition. But things are not as they seem when intentions come to light and June learns his connection to the events may be humanity's only chance for survival.
Assessment:
Plot: Boyah effectively handles his complex, nonlinear timeline, keeping the reader involved in the story and providing sufficient resolution. But the final turn toward the mystical is somewhat abrupt, and its connection to earlier events could be more clearly foreshadowed.
Prose: Boyah's prose is generally solid. He displays a good ear for dialogue, and his characters' speech patterns are authentic and distinct.
Originality: While the premise here is nothing new, Boyah lends a fresh and authentic flavor to his characters and setting.
Character Development: Boyah attempts to flesh out his characters' backgrounds and personalities. He is more successful protagonist June than with the supporting cast.
Date Submitted: August 09, 2017