Language: R (67 swears, 6 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (kisses); Violence: PG (some gunshots, threats)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
17yo Cleo has escaped the goons after her on Earth and made her way to Mars, but she has been stuck in the UN facility now for months, as she was an illegal stowaway. When the base is evacuated in an emergency, Cleo stays behind, as there is no place for her as undocumented, in any of the escape pods. Hunter may be the son of the family that owns most of Earth and Mars, but he hasn’t spoken to his mother or twin sister in years. He snuck onto Mars and before he can register, the evacuation leaves him behind too. When a team of infiltrators arrives with nefarious purposes, Hazel and Hunter team up - not realizing the danger is even more extreme than they could have imagined, with Hunter’s family being at the heart of it. The differences in their social positions and Cleo’s lies could tear them apart before they ever have a chance to be together.
While the romantic tension adds a nice undercurrent to the narrative, I loved the Mars based danger and machinations. I read one review that compared the antics to Home Alone, and I agree. Cleo, especially, is very resourceful and creative. Kaufman has just become better as she continues to write science fiction.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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