![]() ![]() But the biggest challenge was the Rift itself. There were plenty of tropes: the evil drug company, ridiculously snarky teens and way too many Proper Nouns. I enjoyed the naturalness of the dialogue and the physical competence of both characters. ![]() ![]() Meg and Cal are well-described, engaging characters, and because the story’s written from both their points of view, it’s likely to appeal to both sexes. The Rift is a fast-paced and exciting read. Can Meg and Cal overcome their guilt over the past to protect the herd and save the island? And just as Meg arrives, the Rift is about to open. ![]() Oh, and there’s an interdimensional rift that, when it opens, admits the dreaded Hounds. Because on the island strange things happen: cell phones don’t work, nor do any electrical devices, and there’s a herd of deer who can communicate telepathically. But on Black Water Island, hostility can get you killed. Meg’s always wanted to be a Ranger too, so upon her return to Black Water she’s jealous of her one-time friend. The Rift is the tale of Meg and Cal of Black Water Island, where Cal is an apprentice Ranger. Her first series, Spark has been extremely well received by the YA community in both Australia and New Zealand (it has a hashtag, #SparkArmy), and The Rift looks like it’s going to be just as popular. Rachael Craw is one of those writers you KNOW you want to read, as she has a gift for creating action-packed young adult adventures. Book Review The Rift by Rachael Craw (Walker Books, $22.99) Reviewed by Rachel Stedman ![]()
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