Undertow

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life 4 Stars! I am a little shocked by how much I ended up enjoying this book. I thought it was entertaining and unique. I am completely impressed by the originality of the overall story. I will admit that I made the decision to read this book based pur......more

This book started with a very strong start, but unfortunately my interest fell quickly due to some cheesiness involving the love interest and a lack of action. The plot is very original and even reminded me a little of District 9, which I love. However it just wasn't able to live up to its potential......more

Great read! I adored the heroine and her relationships with family/friends. A unique sci-fi YA complete with alien life forms and set against an abandoned and crumbling Coney Island. Action packed and emotional with an insightful nod toward social cause and effect.......more

I didn't expect to love this as much as I did. Undertow was a fun read about a new kind of alien invader - The Alpha or First Men - or what we would have called mermaids. But these aren't the beautiful women with fish tails. They are strong and fierce warriors. And they are on the shores of Coney Is......more