Jes Delaney's story from Leftover Girl continues after months of fighting to recover her memory. She's no closer to learning the truth about what happened the night she ran away, or to finding Chase. When someone discovers the articles from New York, lies begin to pile up as Jes must keep everyone in the dark or risk disappearing again.
She finds an odd ally in Pade, who came home distant and broken. Something happened in Colorado to change him, but Jes holds back because he'll never understand her secrets. She still dreams about the gunshot, but now her hands are soaked in blood. Jes wonders why Chase hasn't returned and if her parents will ever forgive her for hiding that she wasn't born on Earth.
Book #2 of 5 in the Leftover Girl Series
Quarter Finalist
Assessment:
Plot: This novel is well plotted and well paced, intriguing, and will hold readers' attention.
Prose: The prose is well crafted, appropriate to the material, engaging, and will keep readers turning pages.
Originality: The story is told in such a way that the reader is convinced of its authenticity. This telling is original and gives strength to the story.
Character Development: The development of characters are excellent. They are layered, flawed, and complex.
Date Submitted: June 03, 2017
