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Reader reviewed by Mairi

Jed and Marina have both followed Reverend Beelson to the mountaintop to await what he predicts will be the end of the world for different reasons. Jed was dragged along by his father. Marina, on the other hand, is an actual Believer, but only because she believes religion is the only thing that could possibly keep her family together.

I checked this book out of the library because I was looking for something that would be fun to read and could keep me entertained. It was, indeed, a very enjoyable read- from the moment I picked it up, I could not put it down. Jed and Marina are both strong characters, but overall I preferred Jed- Marina was a bit too religious for me.

I would be willing to bet, though, that some people would prefer Marina because she is a complex character, whereas Jed fits a bit too easily into the rebellious teenager mold.