Rush by Eve Silver - ADVISABLE

Rush by Eve Silver, 361 pages.  Katherine Tegen Books (HarperCollins Publishers), 2013. $17.99

Language: PG13 (49 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: PG13

BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

After experiencing so much grief from things that she cannot control, Miki now holds a strong grip on everything that she can control—her grades, her diet, her emotions. But she cannot control the future, no matter how much Miki wishes to. On one seemingly regular day, Miki gets pulled into a parallel dimension that she does not understand to play what she is told is a game. It is not a game; it is real.

I love that Miki is so relatable and real, despite her impossible circumstances. Miki starts fighting a physical battle after fighting so long in an emotional and mental battle that came as a result of her hardships. We all fight these battles, and I found that I connected with Miki more than I expected, especially with a sci-fi storyline that is so farfetched. But be warned: this book ends in a cliffhanger that makes you wish the sequel was nearby.

Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen