The Darkdeep by Ally CondieMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Nico Holland did not voluntarily go over the edge of the cliff and into Still Cove, but his friends did. They wanted to rescue Nico after a bullying incident gone badly. What they don’t expect to find is a hidden island covered in mist. The island seems to be vacant even though the kids are getting strange feelings. They find a long unused houseboat and decide to explore. What they find piques their curiosity even more and they unwittingly go deeper into the unknown. Now, an ancient force is awake and it knows the darkest secrets of these children. What will they need to face in order to overcome the Darkdeep?
The Darkdeep is the first book in a new series with the same name. Condie and Reichs pair up to give readers a new adventure in a fantasy setting. Although it is not quite urban fantasy (since it takes place in a small town), it does take place in the modern era and is hard to name a specific genre. The protagonists are middle schoolers, yet I believe young adults and adult readers will still enjoy exploring the pages. It is a short read and will be quickly devoured by those who pick it up. The Darkdeep is a good read that should be considered for most fantasy reader’s TBR list.
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