The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World by Amy Reed

It kept me guessing as to both what was going on and what was going to happen. The magical realism component created a bit of confusion, but for me that worked in a good way. This stays consistent from beginning to end with moments of severe tension. The story contains several concurrent events swirling around each other, keeping the narrative moving and intense. Reed seems to be quite good at creating characters with distinct flaws. The supporting characters were also well thought out, though admittedly not always very likable.

They were well-written dynamic characters who felt believable.

I rooted for them both in different ways and felt both frustration and pride in their actions. I felt so incredibly sorrowful at their circumstances, but felt that I came to know them well through the narrative. She sports a rough exterior and struggles to accept love from those who truly care about her. Lydia is a talented girl who doesn't quite feel at home in her own skin, though she makes all outward attempts to appear as though she does. Billy has never really felt loved by anyone, yet he is the unfailing optimist who cares for everyone else while allowing himself to be severely taken for granted. Reed's primary protagonists are quintessential teens with some heartbreaking backgrounds.

There are some definite dark overtones to this as the fog rolls in and everything takes on an eerie, foreboding feel. Unicorns storyline to create something fun that feels a bit tongue in cheek. Reed plays with the scenery and the Dragons vs. For those who have read that series, I feel that there can be a bit more understanding and enjoyment of the magical realism component. The setting is strange and mysterious and vaguely reminiscent of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World by Amy Reed was a bit of an oddball YA contemporary with a magical realism feel.