The Bookworm says... Yes!
Alive by Chandler Baker is a pretty enjoyable book. Stella had been struggling with a heart condition when, miraculously, she was taken off the donor wish list and given a heart transplant. Fast forward to post-op recovery, when she is struck by the same blinding pain at the same time each day. The pains only cease when she is on the presence of the mysterious new boy Levi Zin. They begin to grow closer, and though she knows practically nothing about him, Stella finds her heart physically aching when he isn't around. What is her heart trying to tell her?
I really enjoyed Alive! The concept is fresh and intriguing, though semi- disturbing. At instances the gore would become almost too much to handle, but it never crossed the line. Here is a new, captivating YAD novel that is sure to leave your heart beating fast.
"What I know is that the universe is not a Rubik's Cube, and I am glad I'll never be able to figure it all out."
DISCLAIMER: review is based off of an uncorrected proof. Official release date is June 9, 2015.
