Light Beneath Ferns by Anne Spollen

Book: Light Beneath Ferns by Anne Spollen

Release date: February 1, 2010
Publisher: Flux
From: Publisher
Summary:

Elizah Rayne is nothing like other fourteen-year-old girls. More interested in bird bones than people, she wraps herself in silence. Trying to escape the shadow of her gambler father, Elizah and her mother move into an old house that borders a cemetery. All her mother wants is for them to have “normal” lives. But that becomes impossible for Elizah when she finds a human jawbone by the river and meets Nathaniel, a strangely hypnotic and mysterious boy who draws Elizah into his world.
Only by forgetting everything she knows can Elizah understand the truth about Nathaniel—and discover an unimaginable secret.
*****
Light Beneath Ferns was not at all what I expected. The summary didn’t give anything about the book away so I was super surprised by the content. That being said, I’m not going to give away what it’s about either. It made the book better for me. =]
Elizah Rayne is not happy about the move to Wenspaugh. She is especially not happy about the changes her mom is making. Elizah liked their quiet life when they were alone and now her mom is forcing her to make friends and go to parties. All Elizah wants to do is be alone and not be forced to talk. The only time she ever feels like talking is when she is with Nathaniel. When she is with Nathaniel, it’s almost like she is a whole different person. The only problem is, Nathaniel is such a mysterious person and his secrets may change everything.
I’m a little torn with Light Beneath Ferns. I loved the story but not so much the characters. Elizah was only okay. I could sympathize with her because of my many moves but she was such a loner. I didn’t feel like I ever got to know her so it took away from the book a bit. Also, her mother, Mrs.Daytner, Dirk, Kyle, all those people really got on my nerves. They never just let her do what she wanted. They wanted to pick her brain apart and analyze everything she did just because she was quiet and liked to be alone. It was outrageous.
I also had a problem with how Elizah acted with Nathaniel. He was a great guy, don’t get my wrong, but from the very start she was super trusting of him and that’s just stupidity in today’s world. It was unbelievable that she just followed him wherever he led with barely any resistance. There were a few times when I thought she might be smart and turn back but she never did.
Overall, Light Beneath Ferns was unique and interesting but it had its flaws. It was a quick read and a good one. It was kind of creepy at some parts but not too bad. In my opinion, it’s definitely worth checking out!
Writing: 9/10
Characters: 7/10
Plot: 8/10
Ending: 8/10
Originality: 9/10
Overall: 41/50=B-
Cover: 9/10=A-
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