Boundary by Mary Victoria Johnson has so much potential, but it is one of those stories where she should have sat on it for a few more years and rewritten it, so the plot flows better. Also, getting a good editor that will actually edit, might have improved the author's chances because the grammar and spelling took me out of the story to often to enjoy it. I understand the author was fourteen when she wrote this and while it is commendable, I feel like the story suffered slightly from it.
The first chapter was amazing, but it quickly ran out of steam as the story progressed. I am so confused about the trials and was hoping for more danger and excitement to take place. As it stands, I have no clue what the heck mind monsters and whatnot have to do with anything. It felt like the author wanted to get the story over with and it was a bit disconcerting when it stayed in the first person but was an entirely different character. Also, when writing in the first person, it is only what the character sees that should be described and it went into things that were the third person for a moment before switching back.
The cover is gorgeous, and the premise is intriguing while the ending does create an excellent bridge for the second book. However, I have been told by multiple people that the second book is even worse than the first one, so I am not sure if I will want to continue with this trilogy.
3/5 stars
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