The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island

William, Randy, Miguel and Brian are stuck ... on an island ... why? A backpack. Not just any backpack, but one that belonged to Bloody Billy, leader of the Thousand Oaks Gang.

Taking the backpack is something William wishes he never did. It's his fault he and his friends had to hide away and it's his fault they came to a deserted house on the lake to escape Bloody Billy and his gang. He never imagined Billy would find them, chase them, and ultimately force them onto Sometimes Island...an island that is impossible to get to.

Standed without food or water, William begins to wonder whether they will survive long enough to be rescued. If they are rescued ... what waits for them upon their return?

I devoured this book in one sitting. Great writing, characters and story. Reminiscent of Stand by Me and the Lord of the Flies I was filled with nostalgia while reading this. Middle school is an important time in our lives and the friends we make during that time can affect our lives later. This is a perfect book for YA readers and one I would wholly recommend.

I appreciate the author gifting me a copy of his book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.