I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in return for an honest review.

Blue, and she really does have a thing for blue, has just moved to a new town with her mother. They are on their own because her father has recently died in a car accident. This is going to be Blue's year - she is going to give everything a go and really put herself out there which is not her normal way of going about life. In no time at all, she has made some new friends, some rather attractive ones, and she finds herself going on a hike with them into the local wilderness. This is when it all starts to go a little bit pear-shaped as they find themselves in another dimension or world dealing with alien beings who look like everyday people. Conspiracies, treachery, and betrayal seem to be what Blue has stumbled into with her friends - a long distance away for the fun, laughter, and adventure she was aiming for.

This book starts off quite light-hearted despite the tragedy in Blue's life and has some entertaining moments. She is an uncomfortably awkward character who gradually grows into herself - who doesn't love a character who finds her feet and starts to stand on them steadily. There are a number of boys and men who begin to want to take care of her and you can see that this will be a steady build as the author suggests in her description of this series. The men part seems a little clunky in comparison to the teenage boys - not a hundred percent convinced about the tribe guy but mmm. I'm willing to suspend judgment and see where that part of the story goes in future books. The action certainly builds as the story progresses and revelations about Blue and the life she has stumbled into come hard and fast as the book comes to an end. I really did enjoy this book and imagine it will hold quite an appeal for a young adult audience. I'm looking forward to seeing where to from here for Blue, Ms. Randall?

I hate myself for saying this, but why do I read books that I enjoy so much so damn fast.  By the last chapter, I realise the adventure is almost over and that I don't have the next book yet, so I'll now have to wait!  I hate waiting...

This book took me completely by surprise, I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did.  Initially, this seemed like just another fantasy read, but (yes, it is) there is much more to the story.  I got sucked into the world.  I got lost in the culture.

The main protagonist, Blue, is one spicy character, and while most of the story is told from her perspective, we do jump to relevant characters to get a better view of the story and the different aspects of the plot.  This makes a richer story and keeps you on your feet and guessing a lot of the time.

The romance is slow burning (my favourite, very few fall in love immediately), and there are a lot more options for this Blue.  She has quite a lot of choices to make.  So, if you do not enjoy such tales, skip out now (taste differs so I won't feel offended).

The story itself was great.  I would have loved a bit more, which is what you want from books because this will keep you coming back for more...

Great start to a new series. We get to Blue as she settles in a new town with her mom and starts her senior year of high school. Just as she starts making friends and getting comfortable they all go on a hike only to find themselves in a strange new land. I have to say that I was hooked on both parts of the story wondering what strange new thing would pop up next. If you enjoy a good adventure both in our world and new ones then you should try this book. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.

I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

Well, this book was a fail for me. While based on the synopsis and the reverse harem genre it was promising at first, still for me it became painfully obvious form the first page that I won’t love it. Unfortunately, the narration of the story is so childish and immature that even if the main character is 18 and the rest of them are all older it was impossible for me to connect with it. The thing is that after such a huge and prominent problem (for me it was a problem) it takes a miracle for me to enjoy a book. The constant repetition didn’t help either.
However, the narration wasn’t the only problematic element in the book in my opinion. Still the plot wasn’t bad, it was a bit simple and somewhat predictable but I could enjoy it. However, when it comes to reverse harem this book could win the gold medal for sow burn, not only I couldn’t really identify the possible members of a future harem there wasn’t much of a romantic element to the book either. It kinda disappointed me a lot.
As for the world building, I think that was the one thing in the book that had the biggest potential it is just a shame that the introduction of it is full of dark spots and the whole thing is pretty glossed over.

I think I could have loved the characters if I really got to know them. Apart from Blue the rest of them stays in the shadows, barely, generically introduced despite having their own chapters. However, I didn’t love Blue. She had some redeeming qualities but she was awkward as hell, especially in the beginning. Not to mention her constant references to her stupid list and her behavior combined felt as if she lived her first 18 years in a isolated bubble and making a conversation is like winning a Noble prize. I’m kind of an introvert but I couldn’t relate t her at all. Her character was just unrealistic.

I probably going to give a try for the next book a well because I’m curious about the identities of her harem but all I can say that there are a lot of way better RH books out there.

Full of elaborate world building and a complicated plot this is a nice, slow-burn RH.

The characters are likeable, but could use a bit more fleshing out. I think that is in part due to the nature of RH, you have so many MCs clamoring for attention that it takes a while, books even, to fully flesh them out.

Blue is a little naive and reminds me of Sang from the Ghost Bird series by C.L. Stone, so if you're a fan, this book is perfect for you.

I look forward to reading more.

On the cover we see Blue in a halo of light.

She considers herself a girl like the others, shy too. She has a plan and a list to accomplish. She will move with her mother. When a day on a hike with friends, she finds herself in a strange world and has to deal with kidnappers and other things. She will have to write a new list such as learning to ride, find her friends and go home except that it will not be easy.

A good book filled with fantasy as I love them, a gripping story with endearing characters. Eager to read what follows.