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The premise of the book is interesting and I think the author has a good writing style. Unfortunately, I had a really hard time getting into the story as I felt like I was just "dumped" into the middle. Once I get a better feel for the story the reading experience improved but it took me a long time to finish as I kept putting it down and coming back to it later. Perhaps it is just not my type of book so I'm giving it 3 stars.

I received a free electronic copy of this novel from LibraryThing Early Reviewers in exchange for a fair and honest review. ( )

3.5 stars “Karliquai” by Rosie Cranie-Higgs is a young adult horror/adventure tale that follows the lives of sisters Kira and Romy. The young women are on the run from their adversaries as they try to deal with their losses and horrific experiences in Whiteland - accessed through an interdimensional rift.

The idea for the story is interesting, and there is plenty of action on the way. Cranie-Higgs offers some wonderful descriptions of places and action, and the reader can easily visualize the scenes. The story is a touch clunky and the plot a little uneven in parts, but this doesn’t detract too much from the story. The characters are believable (at least they seem that way to me – but I am at least twice their age and younger folk may disagree with my assessment).

It wasn’t really my preferred style of novel, but I suspect that it is aimed at a young adult market and would have great appeal there. If you enjoy mythical settings and adventure novels this could be the book for you.

I received a free copy of this novel from BHC Press and LibraryThing Early Reviewers in exchange for a fair and honest review. ( )