Review: Sync

Sync by Ellen Hopkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twins Storm and Lake have always had a connection.  Some may say they are in sync.  Even after five years in the foster care system, they easily know what the other one needs.  They are currently living in different homes, but they have hope as they age out of the system.  When Storm’s girlfriend is attacked and he retaliates, he is sent to lockup … again.  Lake has found acceptance in a new relationship until she is convinced to run away.  Now she is out in the world with no resources and no hope.  What obstacles will these teens have to face next?

Sync is a realistic fiction story that is told in a novel-in-verse format.  The story alternatives between Lake and Storm’s point of view, yet it was easy to follow along as the story unraveled.  There are various triggers throughout this tale, so readers should be prepared to read or skip over these events.  Hopkins did a wonderful job balancing some hard issues in an easy-to-digest format.  Sync is a strong pick for older teens or adults wanting an edgy read.

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