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<i>”I love you.
And even if you failed me,
I’d never replace you.”</i>

Confusing, with an interesting premise but very average characters. We follow two Asian sisters, Cee (who is stranded on an island for three years) and Kasey (the youngest, who lives in the so-called <i>eco-cities</i>), who are a part of this dystopian Earth. The <i>eco-cities</i> are very classists and technologycal places where a part of the population can live away from all the polution.
The characters felt very simple, "tradicional" YA ones - one of them is cool and pretty, the other one is the shy and smart one. We also don't get to see a lot about their previous relationships with friends and family, so I didn't connect with them at all. They didn't feel like real people.
Another issue I had was with the world-buildying. A lot about this world was neither well explained nor explained at all. I understand that some books leave a bit to the reader's imagination, but I wanted to see more, since what we learned was interesting.
The pacing wasn't my favorite... I really got invested towards the end of the story, after a reveal happens. The themes of family, pollution, classism, capitalism were discussed interestingly, but the author could have pushed it further.
Unfortunately, I was disappointed with this book. But the premise was very interesting, so I will be definitely giving this author another shot.

"Some secrets were best left at sea, between sisters."
The Ones We're Meant to Find is the story of two sisters living in a futuristic Earth where climate change has left the surface pretty much uninhabitable and people living in raised cities in the sky, living their lives virtually and ranked by their ancestors impact on the planet. We pick up the story after one of the sisters disappears and follow two distinct from there. In short, it is story of sisterhood, what it is to be human, and who we hold responsible for events that affect everyone. What does the perfect world look like, and is it possible with humans in it?
I found this topics to be very engaging when paired with this storyline and the motivations of the characters seem very realistic and honestly not so distant in the future. There are so many transferable messages that can be adapted to present-day and real life. That being said I do wish there had been more nuances, as many of the decisions made by the main characters come from a place of privilege and support a few select individuals. This very well could have been a narration choice however it could have been a great discussion point, especially in the latter half of the novel where I found certain events to be quite repetitive.
I liked the characters on varying levels if I'm being honest, but honestly I think that's the point. By the end, you like the ones who are arguably the least "human" the most which I think is very clever. People can act like machines so why can't machines act like people.
Overall we did get a good amount of background information for me to understand the world however I was left wanting more, more of the futuristic cities and more of the technology.
The writing was easy to digest and structured in a way that really worked in its favour. The dual timelines were fun and engaging, even though I was confused at times if I'm being honest. The pacing was also good however I will say that I was much more engaged during the first half than the second.
This links nicely to the intrigue in this book. The first half had me so intrigued, I couldn't wait to see how things resolved and how we had moved from one timeline to the next. That being said I think the revelations appeared too soon and were revealed in a way that made the latter half to be slower and less engaging in my opinion. I do also think that there were some plotholes in my opinion, however I will not be discussing those here due to spoilers.
Overall I would recommend if you are looking for a new dystopian with environmental messages however not my favourite.
Rated:3.5 Stars

This was one of my most highly anticipated books of 2021 with a cover to die for.
It seems like my review is the odd one out this time.
Sadly I didn't enjoy it for the following reasons:

- The reader gets thrown in and the writing is confusing and dreamlike and it's hard to follow what is actually happening.

- Too much is left unexplained and unexplored. I feel that readers don't get enough answers along the way only more questions until the end. That said I almost dnfed this a couple of times due to being held at arms length.

- I personally didn't enjoy any of the characters. Both Cee and Kasey are your overly stereotypical YA sisters. Cee, the beautiful, smart, funny outgoing, emotional and Kasey the opposite - detached, quiet, unsocial etc.
- The writing style seems forced to me. Strange phrases and word choices and again the author seems to try too hard with the metaphors or comparisons. I can see that the author tried to emphasize Kasey's cold character by writing her in the third person and Cee in the first person, but I also had my issues with this.

- Insta-Love (do I need to say more?)

Altogether a very frustrating read for me and I really really wanted to love this.
I was so excited about the idea about a world dealing with climate disaster and eco cities and new technology, but this alone doesn't make a book.
However I still can see readers liking this, if you're not such a nitpicker like I am and if you can oversee any of the above.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, how gorgeous is that cover? I love seeing BIPOC women front and centre on book covers, and the art style caught my eye right from the beginning, as it hinted at mysteries. There are a lot of mysteries in this book, but unfortunately The Ones We’re Meant to Find didn’t capture my imagination as much as I would have liked.

This is a hard book to summarise, but The Ones We’re Meant to Find is part cli-fi thriller, part wilderness survival story, each one navigated by a different sister. Firstly, shout out to He for writing a story that is ultimately about individual self-worth at its core, followed by sisterhood. There is a romance (which I found a little too insta-lovely to really enjoy), but the thematic focus of this story is on what it means to be a person, with your own independent thoughts, desires, and sense of agency and purpose. These are themes I would love to see explored more of in YA fiction, and I thought He raised some really interesting moral and ethical dilemmas that I am still thinking about (but are hard to talk through without spoilers).

In terms of the actual stories, I actually enjoyed the survival story, for the most part – Cee’s determination to survive immediately shone through, and her coping mechanisms were both uplifting and heartbreaking; in one scene near the beginning, Cee tries to make friends with the boat she has built to take her away from the island, which she lovingly calls Hubert. My only real criticism here is that occasionally there was a little too much focus on elements that were ultimately nonconsequential for the story, which bogged down the pacing a little.

Meanwhile, I had no idea what was going on in most of Kasey’s scenes. There was a lot of techno-babble about stasis pods and holograms, and a lot of world-building about the various natural disasters taking place outside the eco-city where she lives. The first half of Kasey’s story ultimately felt like a giant info-dump that still didn’t answer some pretty basic questions: how far into the future is this book set? And how did things end up like this? Kasey’s story (and Cee’s) did get significantly more interesting in the second half, as the mysteries started to unravel and the thriller aspect ramped up, with lots of twists and turns, but it was unfortunately too little too late for me. I also think some of the twists would have benefited from me being more engaged with the world-building, as I think I missed some key clues.

On Kasey, something I also think is worth highlighting is that one could easily read Kasey as being neurodivergent (I certainly did). She constantly prioritises logic and science-based explanations over emotional reactions, and regularly laments her struggles in relating to her peers and understanding the nuances of various social interactions. This made her a hard character to read about sometimes because I was, in turn, struggling to relate to how cold and calculating Kasey was about almost every scenario she found herself in. But, I also wish she had been made explicitly neurodivergent in the text; it felt very odd to me that in a world with such advanced technology, including huge advancements in medical science, and in a story so focused on how we perceive ourselves and the world around us, that this wasn’t the case.

I really wish I’d loved this book, but unfortunately, sometimes it isn’t meant to be. I do think others will get more out of it though, especially those who love sci-fi thrillers and unique genre-blends.

Thank you NetGallery for providing this ARC in exchange for a honest review.

“I don’t think either of us came here by choice, and I think we have even less choice over the ones we’re meant to find”

Wow, literally just wow. So, the synopsis of this book follows the story of two sisters who got separated by the ocean and is trying to find each other but the world building of this YA sci-fi contained a lot of plot twist that had my mind blown when all the pieces slowly started to come together.

The plot: what I originally thought would be a simple “lost at sea but I will find my sister” story took a whole other spin when Joan He explained the depth of the dilemmas the eco-cities are in with their natural disasters and the root cause of these said disasters and how this links to the disappearance of Cee.
The story can be broken down into two parts; Cee’s and Kasey’s. At the beginning I was more invested in Cee’s part as the concept of her being trapped alone on an island and trying to find her way back to Kasey by building a boat and just surviving with a bit by her side intrigued me more. But Kasey’s part gets interesting for me when a certain character is introduced and makes her realise there is more to Celia’s disappearance then she is aware of. With aspects of the eco-cities advanced technology being incorporated in her story I liked the unique twist it gave to utopia society, including the use of interface although I’m not too sure whether I would want one myself sjsj.

The writing: this is the first sci-fi book I have read in years and the first of Joan He, I was surprised with how absorbed I was in both characters storylines and how beautifully written the ending was despite it leaving me both satisfied but also on the verge of losing my mind with wanting more. The plot twists throughout the book left me (1) shocked because I did not at all expect that happening or (2) surprised that it really did happen. I liked how the world building did not take long to get into and had the writing slowly build up on the side until it was at a level of intensity where you just wanted everything to come together.

Romance: now I wasn’t expecting any romance in this book but the little we had was SO cute and the decisions made at the end was so selfless and angsty I couldn’t even digest what was happening with them as with the revelations made from the previous chapters had me on the edge of my seat throughout. Also, certain characters would SERVE -enemies to lovers but you’re the villain and I’m trying to save the world- trope just saying and ngl I would love it omg.

This is 4/5 stars for me and is not 5 stars because at times the plot was slightly confusing and I had to go back and re-read what was happening especially since both povs were not in the same time frame. I think when I first started reading the book, the synopsis on goodreads was not updated? Idk maybe I’m tripping but when I read that again halfway through the book, it made it a lot more clear as some of the scientific terminology felt sprung upon me but again idk if this was done initially because of the way Kasey interprets things as she is very objective and relies on facts and statistics.

I would read this book again in the future to see if there was anything I initially missed out on with the world building and because I genuinely did enjoy it but overall, the story of two sisters an ocean apart and trying to find one another was so heart-warmingly devastating to read as we go through the sacrifices both characters/ more had to make but that ending omg, I want more but at the same time I know it’s not needed but still I admire both Kasey and Cee so much as the main reason they did what they did was for each other but here’s to hoping Kasey is happy with the results of her mission.

The Ones We’re Meant to Find is a book that manages to be hopeful and heartbreaking simultaneously.

This YA apocalyptic sci-fi takes place in a world ravaged by natural disasters. It’s tale of floating ecocities and desolate islands. It’s a tale of environmental degradation and personal responsibility. But most importantly of all, it’s a tale of two sisters desperately trying to find one another. Through the eyes of Celia (“Cee”) and Kasey Mizuhara, the story unfolds with many fascinating twists that kept me itching for more.

Cee’s story is one of survival. She’s been stranded on an island for three years with no memories except that of her sister, Kasey. Her only companion is an encyclopedic little robot that speaks only in negatives or affirmatives. She tries to stay positive despite these odds but her restlessness grows by the day. She is desperate to find a way of the island and search for her sister for one thing. For another, she increasingly nervous about her bouts of erratic sleepwalking that leaves her waking up in odd places. When she discovers a young man washed up on the island – the only other person she’s seen in as long as she remembers – it kicks off a chain of events that eventually leads her to a very startling truth.

Kasey storyline is one of mystery and science. She wants to discover what happened to her sister, Celia, who went missing months ago. Kasey is regarded as someone cold and logical to the point of insensitivity, but her genius in STEM cannot be denied. Kasey knows that people think she is too emotionless over her sister’s disappearance, but Kasey simply believes it’s rational to accept that it’s likely her sister is dead and there’s nothing she can do about it. That doesn’t mean she isn’t going to do everything in her power to find out exactly what happened to her, though.

The setting she inhabits is where the sci-fi elements really come to a forefront. Kasey lives in a floating ecocity that ranks all citizens based on how sustainably they and their families have lived in the present and in the past. They are all encouraged to spend as much time as possible in stasis while conducting affairs in online holo environments rather than using physical resources. This, along with neurological implants that do everything from tracking their memories to regulate their emotions, is all the norm for Kasey, but she knows that Cee hated it. The city is marketed as a utopia for those lucky enough to be admitted there but it’s a classist society that feels constraining for someone as free-spirited as Kasey’s sister. She sometimes even wonders if Cee really just meant to leave it all behind.

The biggest draw for me in this book was the dynamic between these two sisters. Celia and Kasey seem like such polar opposites but their commitment to find each other is undeniable, even if they express it in very different ways. Even after something is revealed about Cee in particular it didn’t change how important the connection between the two is, even though it completely shifts the way they relate to each other.

Celia is empathetic and outgoing. Kasey is logical and socially awkward. Celia loves to live in the moment. Kasey keeps her mind focused on plans for the future. Even the tone of the narrative changes between their chapters – Cee’s chapters are more sentimental and sometimes even whimsical while Kasey’s chapters are more analytical and emotionally detached. This made it intriguing to see how they viewed each other, the world around them, and their personal responsibility to solve some of the ills that plague them all.

The secondary main characters, Hero and Actinium, suffer a little bit in comparison to the girls in my opinion. I liked them both on the surface but they don’t really get as much narrative attention to make them shine. I feel like Hero in particular got the short end of the stick. He’s sweet and likable, no question about that – but I was disappointed about how little we get to truly know about him outside of a dramatic reveal which really serves Cee’s characters more than his. With Actinium, too, there is something that is left intentionally ambiguous that I would have rather learned more about, but alas. Since this is ultimately Kasey’s and Cee’s story, I can’t feel too upset.

The pacing of the novel can be a little slow going but I liked the way this pace gave me time to get to know the way Cee and Kasey’s minds work. What I had more of an issue with, actually, was how abruptly the pace sped up at the very end of the novel. I wish certain key ending events were a little more fleshed out for full emotional and narrative impact. As it was, it left me a little windswept in a “what just happened?” kind of way. But it does leave you with a lot to think about.

Trying to organize my thoughts about this book is difficult without going into spoiler territory, but let me assure you that it's an interesting ride. This is a story that poses many thought-provoking questions that have no easy or conclusive answers. The ending may not be satisfying to all, but it will certainly keep you wondering.

Thank you to NetGalley and Text Publishing for providing the free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"I don't think either of us came here by choice. And I think we have even less choice over the ones we're meant to find."

This is kind of a difficult book to review. I think the whole idea for the book was great and different and very well thought out, but I still just feel kinda meh about the whole thing, it was good but I'll forget about it in a week. It didn't resonate with me.

The book is set sometime in the future, when humans have destroyed the planet. Some still live on the surface, where earthquakes, tsunamis and other natural disasters kill millions at a time, and others live in eco-cities high above. As much as this was a dystopia, I could 100% see this happening in real life, which kinda scares me, but the world-building was great and I loved that it tackled issues like climate change and us humans not being able to see beyond our own selfishness.

The story is told in dual perspective. We have Cee, who is stranded in an abandoned island with no memories of what happened before she woke up there 3 years ago. All she knows is that she has a sister named Kay and that she must find her, so she spends her days trying to build a boat to get to her. And then we have Kasey's (Kay) chapters, who is still in the eco-city and with who we figure out what really happened. I must say that the story is kinda slow for the first half and peaks up at around 50-60% in.

As I said, I really enjoyed the setting and the technology aspects. I also liked that Kasey was different to the typical character I'm used to, and the big plot-twist that happens at around 60% was great (although I did see it coming). However, I didn't like either of the romances and I felt like the secondary characters could use some more work, their dad especially. I also didn't like the ending, not Cee's initial decision and not how the real ending was done, without the reader really seeing anything.

Also, can we please admire the beauty of this cover?

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Text Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange of an honest and voluntary review.

It's always a pity when you have high expectations of a book and they aren't fulfilled. I really liked her debut, THE DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE, and was expecting this to be a twisty book with a mystery that pulled me in and had me questioning everything, while a niggling unease settled deep in my bones.

Instead, I spent the entire time reading THE ONES WE'RE MEANT TO FIND deeply, deeply confused. I could not work out what was going on, to such a degree that it wasn't a "ooh, mystery I want to get to the bottom of" experience, but rather a "I cannot follow what is happening from one page to the next" experience. To be honest, if it wasn't a book on the shorter side and an eARC (and thus I felt the needed to read it fully to better review it), I would have DNF'd.<

One of the comps it was marketed with was <em>Black Mirror</em>, so I was expecting something twisty and sinister, and I suppose it does deliver on the "tech is being used in a not great way and nothing is as you think it is" premise of that property. The two POVs were happening in what was probably different timelines, so I was waiting for the explanation, the twist that went "oh" and explained what had happened.

However, when the first and biggest one came, I was just too lost to really care. It made sense, but that was about as much impact as it had on me, particularly as there was about 40% left, and that final section seemed to be dragging out a single idea in Cee's section and stuffing a load more twists that I didn't follow and didn't seem set up in Kasey's chapters.

The that that I was struggling to follow what was happening, lead to a disconnect between me and the characters. As I couldn't work out what was happening to and around them, I couldn't understand their actions - there was no framework to figure out what their options were so to work out their emotional and mental states triggering their choices. This further undermined some of the reveals that were supposed to shake their identities and get me empathising with them, but that didn't happen.

A stunningly written novel that I know I'm going to think about for years to come.

Where do I start with this book? First I think we should start with the quite frankly STUNNING cover that this book has before anything else. It's beautiful, but I wasn't just interested in the lovely cover. It was a case of I was drawn to the cover, but stayed for the synopsis. This book is a YA science fiction novel about Kacey and her sister Celia who went missing. It follows two perspectives, one in third person (Kacey's), and one in first person (Cee's). Kacey lives in a place called an eco city where your rank is determined by how much your ancestors have harmed the environment. It's a very end of the world situation, and there's a lot of typical sci-fi tropes in this one, like amnesia, robots, the apocalyptic and dystopian setting. Cee washes up on a desert island with no idea how she got there, only that she has a sister named Kay that she needs to find. Now this novel is definitely not as "typical" as it might sound by my very vague description - it's not all what it seems (without giving anything away).

I did really enjoy this book. For most of it I was just wondering what the heck is going on? which meant that my intrigue level for this book was SO HIGH oh my goodness. The writing is gorgeous, absolutely beautiful, so I definitely want to read something else by this author in the future, and I loved the relationship that the sisters had. There's quite a few twists and turns in this book, and it is sometimes quite confusing, but I don't mind that in books. The ending is pretty good, although it's quite open ended so I wouldn't mind if the author decided to write a sequel or another book set in this world. I know that this is something that's going to linger in my mind for a while, and I'll probably give this a re-read when I pick up a physical copy of this book as I want to re-live the action now that I know more about what happens.

While I did really enjoy this book, I did have a few criticisms of it. Sometimes the word building didn't feel always as clear as I wanted it to be (though it is very good compared to lots of other novels I've read), and there's a very slight romance plot that I didn't care for that much, although romance isn't my thing anyway.

So overall, I loved this book and I would really recommend it.

Thank you Netgalley for an arc! I really enjoyed “The Ones We’re Meant to Find” because the author really took the time to develop relationships. I also appreciate the inclusion of STEM and climate change because that’s so crucial to our world today! I did think the beginning was slow at first, but the book really started to pick up at the middle.

I don't even know where to start... This book was just stunning! So many twists and turns and I just could not put it down!

A Si-fi that follows two sisters, one Cee with little to no memories, marooned on a desert island, all she knows is that somewhere out there she has a sister, Kay. Kay is searching for answers surrounding the disappearance of her sister in a futuristic world ravaged with natural disasters as a result of climate change.
The book takes us on a journey of discovery and my goodness does is deliver.

Iv not given a 5 star rating in a while but I felt this was just so original and so detailed it will really stick with me for a long time to come and as a usual one time reader I can already tell you this will be one of the few books I re read.
The futuristic world building is incredible, I really enjoyed the concept of floating eco cities and the politics of this future world, there is so much to see in your minds eye and so much to think about.
I was a good way off guessing the outcome of this book with my theories coming up short very early on, the story shocking me and taking me in directions I hadn't envisaged.
The relationships and character development also feels very deep and rich, I followed both sisters with heart wrenching reality, willing them to reunite.

A stunning read, if your not hugely into Si-fi don't let that category put you off, this is also a story of family, of grief and of mystery but largely it will keep you entertained and asking yourself questions about humanity.

what i want to start my review with is that i have not read many science-fiction books in my life so i was not sure if this books is going to work for me. i do enjoy science-fiction films, but books - it was something entirely new for me. but this book, this story was so interesting, so captivating since the very beginning that it was almost impossible for me to put it down once i started reading. i saw people compering it to black mirror, which got me really excited and in combination with its stunning cover i simply could not wait to read it.

when reading a fantasy book, a pay a lot of attention to the world-building. i think it’s hard to create a whole universe on your own and present it in a way that will make a reader understand and imagine it. because of that, i always appreciate a well-done world-building. and joan he did a really great job at it. it was very interesting to read about and i was fascinated with discovering new things about it and creating its image in my head.

another amazingly-done aspect of this book was characters. our two main protagonists, cee and kasey, were very complex, complicated characters and reading about their experiences and struggles was nothing if not thrilling. they were very different from each other but yet their connection made them an amazing pair, even though their stories were happening in distinct places. i was riveted with them both, with reading about what was happenning with them and what was going on in their heads, who they were and how they acted.

to stop reading even for a moment was a hard thing to do. it’s a story full of interesting elements, unexpected events, plot twists and incredible characters. i enjoyed every page, every word that was written and i definitely recommend this book to whoever is interested in reading it.

ARC received by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

If I'm being honest, it has taken me a while to wrap my head around this book.

Whilst being a survivalist and science fiction young adult book, The Ones We're Meant to Find discusses the themes of love, family and what it means to be human. The story is told in two voices, Celia's (Cee) and Kasey's (Kay). The first perspective follows Cee as she tries to make her way off the island that she found herself on 3 years ago and find her sister, Kay, the only person she remembers. Kay is still grappling with her sister's disappearance a long time ago but in an effort to feel more connected to Celia, Kay retraces her last steps. What she discovers will change her thoughts and opinions on the safety of the eco-city she lives in and the people in power who would do anything to reduce their ecological footprint.

What I thought was the highlight of this book definitely was the world building. Joan He creates an amazing world which is alike to the worlds made in Studio Ghilbi films. It kind of reminded me of Marie Lu's Warcross with the details and how you can easily imagine those floating e-cities and the island itself. World building was definitely outstanding in this book. If you are a world focused reader, as in, a well developed world is the most essential part of a book's enjoyment for you, then I would recommend you pick up

Me, on the other hand, I am a very character focused reader. If I can't find a connection or relate somewhat to a character, then the book will likely never reach a five star read for me. With this book, I liked some characters but disliked some others. Out of Cee's and Kay's stories I preferred Cee's tale of survival on the island and the day a boy washed up and tried to kill her, more than Kay's quest to uncover a conspiracy in her own e-city. Kay's chapters were extremely heavy with technical terms and elements which, although did show me that the author did her research on ecological degradation among other things, lost me at times. More than half the time I was completely uninterested in Kay's storyline and once things did pick up, I realised there were gaps in my understanding of the story just because I didn't pick up on those technical elements earlier on.

With Kay herself, I couldn't relate to her. She was described as very logical and STEM based which in itself isn't necessarily a critique however, she was so closed off that it was hard to empathise with her situation or care enough about her as a character. I wanted to understand her feelings more, not necessarily in dialogue to another character, but maybe just having a paragraph about her thoughts or maybe an internal soliloquy or dialogue would've emphasised her motivations and her character even more.

Cee's chapters I had no problems with. I thought she was a highly empathetic person and I could see how she interacted with the world and with others easily in the way her perspective was written. Obviously being a dual perspective story, threads of each storyline interweave with each other and so, nearing the end of the story, I got a little confused with the big revelations considering my lack of investment in Kay's tale. I somewhat recovered and worked it all out by the end but even now as I'm writing this review there are some bits I still need to wrap my head around.

All in all, I do think a lot of people would like this book with it's beautiful prose and story telling and it's mesmerising world building. Although I couldn't get into Kay's perspective and her story, I think readers would fall in love with Celia's tale of survival with a lot of heart embedded in her narrative.

ACTUAL RATING: 3.7 STARS

As a big fan of the author’s first novel, I went into this book with very high expectations that He has doubtlessly exceeded. This is a riveting tale of the love between sisters surpassing any challenge. With dual POVs and a dystopian setting where an elitist dome system is in place to protect its residents from a dying earth, TOWMTF tells the story of two sisters trying to find their way back to one another. As each sister faces her own trials and sacrifices to achieve their goal, the bonds of sisterhood are tested.

Being able to write such a complex, compelling and clever story as a standalone clearly showcases the author’s ingenuity and capability to immerse the reader into this world and it’s characters. However, I feel like the world and setting have so much potential that wasn’t quite realised, a deeper exploration of these aspects would have enhanced my reading experience.

Fantastically paced storytelling and surprising twists have amounted to a terrific narrative that truly highlights He’s talent as a writer. Her sophomore novel sets the scene to what promises to be a long career full of thrilling and captivating stories.

4.5 stars, rounded up.

Good, enjoyable read. Would have lot a more well thought out plot! The cover art is unbelievably stunning.

4.5 stars

I would have read that book in two days if I hadn't been so busy.
The beginning of this book is very confusing but intriguing which makes you want to keep reading until you understand.
The chapters are short which makes it look like reading is flowing and makes reading fast.
There is a whole mystery around the story that unravels together with the characters and that leaves you totally stuck in the story.
The world created is very interesting and scary for thinking that it may be a future reality.
I liked how there are comments about how we are destroying the environment and destroying ourselves at the same time.
From the middle to the final of the book as we are discovering things I admit that I did not like all the revelations or how they were made but they all surprised me.
The story can be very confusing, with a lot of terms and information that I didn’t fully understand but that didn’t detract from the enjoyment of reading for me.
The ending I found half-open, what I don't particularly like, and along with some other things that happened that I didn't like it makes me give the book less than 5 stars.
But I highly recommend it's a story like you've never seen before that is unique, interesting, and captivating.

Honestly folks, this book is outstanding.

From start to finish I was entirely hooked by this story. I couldn't put it down.

The writing style really worked for me, and this is the most effective use of a dual narrative I've read in such a long time. As we hear from one sister, and then the other, the plot twists and plot reveals are just so beautifully paced to have maximum impact. This is a glorious heartfelt look at what it means to be a sibling. Sci-fi and dystopia, the perfect vehicle for this most beautiful of stories, of survival and hope, determination and bravery. One sister lost, one sister who will stop at nothing to get back to her sibling, and one heart-achingly good adventure along the way.

Read this book! Pre-order this book! This is one I need for my shelves.

If you can't tell already, I loved it. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Text Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. I couldn't recommend this book more.

5 spectacular stars

They say “don’t judge a book by its cover” and unfortunately with this book, that literally is the case:( This book cover is absolutely STUNNING and I’m sad to say that the book didn’t live up to my expectations.

The chapters in this book flick between two POV- one being the Cee and the other being her sister Kasey. I gave it two stars because I actually really enjoyed Cee’s POV and her story but I just couldn’t connect with Kasey at all, I found her character to be too stereotyped and flat.

The main issue I had with this book and why I personally didn’t like it was because of how confusing it was. I know it’s Sci Fi but everything was SO complicated. Personally, I just think too much was left out:( The story would include a lot of world building and terms which were left unexplored and a lot of the time I had to go back to see if I had missed something?

However, there were things I did like, such as, the POV of Cee and her storyline and the cover is absolutely stunning. I will also say that I don’t want this review to put people of reading the book as I know a lot of people are excited for it! Therefore I do encourage people to maybe look at some more posting and higher rating reviews on goodreads as this is just my personal opinion and I know some people really liked the book!

I feel like my brain did this book a disservice. It wasn't made for such a complex and intricate story, no matter how amazingly written. I was confused for the majority of this novel and I loved it. Despite not knowing what was going on and, because of my idiocy, not fully understanding the world, there was something so compelling about the story that I couldn't put it down. And when the pieces of the puzzle finally stuck together it proved for a satisfying, emotional read that touches on some serious climate change related questions. Highly recommend!!

DNF. I really liked the premise but the writing did not work for me at all. It wouldn't be fair to the book if I finished reading and gave it a low rating.