Countdown

I had never read a book of this nature before. I had seen a movie with a similar premise (Gamer starring one of my Hollywood husbands – Gerard Butler), but frankly this book blew that movie out of the water.

Countdown was one of those rare books where the character development, world-building, and plot all came together in a mystical convergence to create a universe that was absolutely spectacular.

Kira was one of those female MC's who was realistic. She wasn't extraordinary out of the gate. She was a normal girl who was living the life handed to her the best she could. She was, of course, independent (having to live on her own), but she grew over the course of the book to become someone who was strong enough to care for others and to also rely on others when necessary.

Rogan was a mixed bag. You never really knew what to believe when it came to him. We had as much information as Kira, and like Kira, we had to choose what to believe or not. I liked that. I liked that we had to base our beliefs on his actions that we could see, just like she did.

And Gareth? Well... I'll just let you find out all about him on your own. Trust me, it's better that way.

Just make sure you figure it out before the countdown reaches zero.