Christina Benjamin

Geneva Sommers and the Quest for Truth tells the story of a young girl searching for her past. Number 65, or Tippy, lived with a group of orphans who were identified by number, so it is only in the first and final pages of the book that we even hear her true name. Upon discovering that several of the other students remembered their true names and parts of their stories and after the surprising realization that she (along with a few of them) have magical powers, 65 wants more than ever to learn who she is.

The story is filled with excitement, danger, adventure, magic, and friendship - so many elements that make an amazing story. There are moments when 65's wisdom is beyond her years, while many other times she does things that remind us that she is still just a kid. As awkward as that was to read and never know how she would behave, that's true to middle school. Some of the violence and romance was less believable for her age. Number 65 and her peers also experienced brutal mistreatment by the majority of adults in their lives. The abuse of power is a heartwrenching thing, and so much more when enacted toward children.

The narration was wonderful and the two narrators did an excellent job telling the story in multiple voices. I look forward to hearing the next part of Geneva's story.

I received a free audiobook from the author and have reviewed it voluntarily.… (altro)