Far From Reality

Title - In the Storm

Author - Karen Metcalf

Genre - YA/Fantasy

Pages - 88

 In the Storm is short, you can read it in one sitting if you have the time. however, just because it is not a lengthy book does not mean it lacks in the emotional department or lacks a solid story with twists and suprises.

Carly is a 16 year old girl living a very crappy life, no parents and living with her abusive stepfather and innocent little brother she has to put up with a lot of horrible things. Then one day, and i can only put it this way: she snaps. Shes goes from her world and thrown into another, her own sanctuary. It is here she meets Morgan her 'angel' of sorts and the story becomes very involved.

Carly is a very likeable character, she can be any one of us and she does not complain or whine or has a one-track mind. She is strong and vulnerable at the same time which is a very endearing quality. Mitchell, her brother does not talk or appear too much but he is a central part of the story and i found myself falling for the kid.

Since it is a short book, there is not much i can say that wont spoil the story so i will say this: Read this book! I highly recomend it as a quick read and one that makes you think as well. If you want an emotional story thats not full of teen angst or love-triangles then this is for you.