Gaither, Stefanie Falls the Shadow, 341 pgs. Simon &
Schuster, 2014. $18.99. Language: PG (10 swears, 2 deity) Mature Content: PG
Violence: PG-13 (fighting for survival, use of weapons, blood but no
gore)
While cloning has become a reality and many people choose to have a
clone created, just in case, there are still many that don't agree with the
practice. When Caitlyn's sister, Violet, dies, her parents decide to activate
her clone and pretend like they haven't actually lost a daughter but there is
so much controversy surrounding their decision. It doesn't help that her
father is the mayor and trying to make it seem normal. Fast forward four
years and Caitlyn is just trying to get by without anyone noticing her.
She tries to defend Violet while simultaneously trying to avoid getting into it
with others about her, but Violet doesn't help the situation by continually
getting into trouble. Then Samantha, Violet's friend, is found dead and
Violet is the prime suspect and, of course, nowhere to be found. As the
media and others begin to close in on her family, Caitlyn isn't sure what to
do, and while she doesn't believe Violet killed Samantha, she does believe that
Violet knows something and sets out to find her.
I enjoyed this book -- it was
a little bit dystopian, little bit sci-fi with mystery and action and a bit of
romance. I liked the characters and there were parts that kept me on the
edge of my seat as I wasn't always sure who was good and who was bad and
I like a story that I can't always predict what's going to happen.
MS/HS ADVISABLE Reviewer: RB
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