Secrets in the Mist by Morgan Busse is perfect for fans of dystopian fantasy (think Hunger Games.) I’m not always a fan of YA but have found Morgan’s stories riveting adventure rides for the young and not-so-young. I loved the Ravenwood saga and Secrets in the Mist brings that same intriguing setting and fabulous heroes and heroines fighting for their own survival, not to mention the fate all of civilization.

Readers will quickly fall in love with Cass, who is struggling to survive on her own after losing her parents in a purge. A deadly mist has moved humankind up into the mountains, and only those with money and power are the ones who can survive. But Cass catches a break and gets a job as a diver on the airship Daedalus. But when Theo Winchester from the upper echelon hires her to take a job to uncover some family hidden secrets, things become deadly for them both.  

I love the mystery, intrigue, and scenery that Morgan creates. I’m always transported into other worlds with her stories and the life-or-death suspense keeps me hooked. The characters are noble and heart-warming, and of course the only down-side is the cliff hangers leading into book two! I highly recommend the audio version – the narration and storytelling brought the story to life.

Overall Rating:
5 stars (I loved it, couldn’t put it down)

Suspense Rating:
5 stars (Non-stop edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish)

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For fans of intense action and suspense

Nine by Rachelle Dekker drops readers into the middle of the action. A woman and a teenager are being chased through the woods by men with guns. The girl barely escapes but has no memories of who she is and only a vague idea of who she can trust. Zoe Johnson finds the lost girl, Lucy, and takes her in. But Zoe doesn’t realize that Lucy is no ordinary girl and the entire government will stop at nothing to bring Lucy back into their custody.

I’d classify this story as sci-fi/dystopian. The suspense is intense from start to finish as readers try to put the pieces together. Who is Lucy? What happened in Zoe’s complicated pass? Tom Seeley heads up the hunt for Lucy, and he’s an interesting character. I loved trying to figure out if he was a good guy, a bad guy, or both. The action is pretty intense and a few torture scenes might be over the top for some readers.

I found the overarching theme of the book surprising and engaging. Several characters had allowed past circumstances to dictate their present selves. They never seemed to escape their past. The story addresses the age old question: can a person really ever change? Can someone overwrite his or her past to become someone new? Several characters transformed throughout the story, dealing with past burdens and a realization that they were made for more. I was surprised that the author could take an action-driven story and bring out such poignant themes of hope and change.

All in all, this is an intriguing read, chock full of suspense. I’d put this on your TBR list if you like futuristic stories with intricate themes that really make you think.

Overall: 5 stars (I loved it, couldn’t put it down)
Suspense: 5 stars (Non-stop edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish)

I received an ebook review copy of this book through Revell and NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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