I loved the writing in this book
356687
I loved the writing in this book.  It made me feel like I was riding the train toward my destiny with the Indians.  But I was disappointed in that you get the impression that this story was true when it is really fiction.
438640
I loved the writing style.  Loved the way things were descried, not to much, not to little.  I was drawn in, and had to get to the end.  Sexy and steamy to boot, but not overloaded and drawn out.  Can't wait for the next book!
145349
I loved the writing.  The way Johnson brought beauty, hope, and inspiration to sad and hopeless situations over and over again.  Having grown up in Alabama in the 50's I recognize so much truth in his stories about poverty-stricken children raised in a culture of ignorance and religious zealots.  I read all 5 books in the series and enjoyed every one of them. I hated when the series ended -- I still see and hope for a bright and happy future for August and April.  I would like to read about that greatness Tucker and preacher saw in April.
1019016
Wonderful writer, kept me engaged and there are great (funny) lines.
3319424
The writing in this book is beautiful, the description and imagery in the book captivated me from the beginning. I just couldn't believe what I was reading, the character surprised me so much and left me yearning to know more about them, full of complexities. For fan of Avatar the Last Airbender or Legend of Korra, Snow Like ashes, Graceling, and Throne of Glass.
21789
If you love words and sentence construction then you will really appreciate Mr. Phillips' writing style.  It's a pleasure to read popular nonfiction written above the ususal boring high school level.  Yes, his style takes active reading at first, but then your brain becomes used to it and savors each passage as a refreshingly delightful and active experience.

I am SO glad to have read this book. I feel much better prepared for the future.
4077795
I loved this world and the writing! I felt like I could actual visualize what everything looked and felt like. The action was non stop, there was a great sister bond, and the romance was sweet. There were a lot of things that were predictable that I guessed before they occurred, but that epilogue was perfect. I am ready for book two!
4661824
4.5 stars
This wasn't the book that I thought I would be reading, but it was written so beautifully, and everything was brought to life that I didn't mind. It was told from first person POV which I love, but Cyn Balog can write really well in first person. Ki's voice felt genuine and real, and she never said more than what needed to be said. Sometimes you get a writer who rambles in the first person which can be annoying. I felt everything wrapped up nicely so another book is not necessary to feel a sense of completion. Although if there is another book, I would read it in a heartbeat.

I thoroughly enjoyed this and will be picking up other books by Cyn Balog.
652703
I enjoyed this book - the writing, descriptions of the main character's thoughts and reasons for them; her history; was all very moving.  I have recommended this for my book group selection.
46067
Super fantastic writing. The author is amazing, this is definitely not my last book of hers. I'm excited to read the part 2. Definitely worth it.
3354790
I'm not going to lie and say that this book was perfect.  The style of writing isn't my cup of tea, and the ending was a little quick.

HOWEVER,
But I will say that it is some of the most clever, funny writing I've read in some time.  I enjoyed it the entire time I was reading.  The characters were unique and creative.  The situations were bizarre and brilliant.  I laughed, I gagged, I probably learned things I didn't need to know.

I don't regret buying this book for a second and I have already started recommending it to people I know, and with this review, people I don't.
4502726
This book was very well-written.  The author makes you feel what the characters are feeling, whether its anxiety or anticipation.  Her descriptions of little things about a way a character acted or moved, and distinctions in the voice of each character were effective. I looked forward to picking this book up each night, and when I was done with it, I was eager to read everything else this writer had written.  I look forward to her next book.
9243
I loved this! I want a sequel!  This book may be for a younger audience, but it is such a great read that it is really for anyone. The writing is extraordinary and I just loved the characters. Highly recommend!
1292272
Her writing is very good and her phrasings are often beautiful, resulting in me reading the sentence more than once just for the sheer joy of how the words play together. I loved reading the detail she put into the scenery that the characters were placed in. This is a very fine and well-written read!
582479
I especially enjoyed this book because, as a Washintonian, I recognized some of the places mentioned.  The writing is so good that I felt like I was at the competitions cheering my team on.
4755241
I'm not sure what I expected from this book, but it definitely met and exceeded what I was hoping for.  This was a tightly told, brisk adventure story.  The writing was really good (I'm not sure if this was independently published, but if so, this is even more impressive).  I liked the characters and the writer did a good job of making everything believable but fun.  It might be aimed at teenagers, but as a regular guy I really enjoyed this book.

The author's bio says that this book arose out of stories he told his sons when they were going up.  In a lot of ways, you can see the love of the narrative and characters in the story.

Honestly, I loved this book and will definitely buy the second one.  This is not a dummy account to help the author out (just check the number of other reviews our family has written).  I recommend this to you and I hope this review helps you make a decision.
2353066
I enjoyed the writing and it really is interesting how each of the persons deal and react to the events.