Genres: Fiction, Christian, Suspense, Thriller
Rating: 4 stars
Target Audience: Teen (no mature content)
Book Blurb: His first reconnaissance mission with the DEA was supposed to be simple: infiltrate a small South Pacific island and gather intelligence about its involvement in the international drug trade.
But when Parker stumbles upon a hidden airliner reportedly shot down weeks earlier—an act of terrorism that sparked a war—he realizes the island is more than just home to a major drug operation, it's also part of a conspiracy so evil it could lead to World War III.
After being captured, Parker is forced to abandon his original mission for a far more important one: escape from the island and return to his family.
Can Parker lead an eclectic band of prisoners in a daring life-or-death escape from their tropical prison, or will those in charge of protecting the island prevail, keeping its dark secrets forever?
(From Goodreads)
Review: ~I'd like to thank the author for sending me a free copy in exchange for my honest review!~
Wow, this was quite a ride. Even though the first maybe 20 pages were a tad slow, things picked up really fast.
I loved the complexity of this whole story. The plot, the characters... everything! Things weren't too complicated that you got lost, but it was just enough to keep you reeled into the story.
One of the themes in this book is perseverance, and it was displayed extraordinarily. Even in this seemingly hopeless situation (yup, no spoilers guys XD), Parker always had hope and never lost sight of his goal. He has amazing skills (such as strong leadership) and personality that we can all learn from.
All in all, The Island was amazing, clean, and packed with everything a reader would want!
Definitely recommended!
Things I Loved:
-Complex story (but not at all confusing)
-The plot, the characters, all of it!
-Strong MC, and a good role model
Things I Didn't Love:
-I don't think there was anything I didn't like!
In Conclusion: If you're looking for a good, clean, fast-paced thriller, you'll love this one!
Recommended?: Totally!
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