Review Detail

Cassie Arroyo's life goes topsy turvy when her father is shot and the only thing she knows is that he was being chased by a dangerous organization called the Hastati. Even worse, is finding out that her father was protecting her from this group as she's their next target. Cassie, along with her friend Simone, flee and search for clues on a mysterious Spear of Destiny, that can shape the future. Cassie needs to find this Spear and figure out exactly what part of the mystery involves her or else not will her life be in danger but others too.

What worked: For fans of diverse novels, this one fits the bill. MOVING TARGETS has a Latina protagonist who attends a Roman school. Cassie is a very likable character as she's not tough but rather a typical teen who finds herself in a dangerous situation and reaches out to others. At first she does this and has her best friend Simone help out. But don't let that deceive you. Cassie isn't the helpless girl who needs others to get her out of a bind. No, she uses her wits to help solve a mystery that involves her.

The city of Rome is a great setting for this action-packed suspenseful ride. This story reminded me of a teen Da Vinci code with it's centuries old mysteries and a code that reveals secrets that come with a terrible cost.

An ancient organization similar to the Knights of Templar is shown, along with the dangerous Hastati, who will stop at nothing to get the Spear of Destiny. The history behind the Spear is told from others Cassie encounters on her way. One of them is fifteen-year-old Asher, who comes across at first as arrogant but reveals later on his own part in the mystery.

The action, mystery, suspense is sure to keep readers turning the pages to find out what new secret Cassie will come across. Entertaining and very engaging with a cliffhanging ending that will have readers waiting with baited breath for the next installment.

Adrenalin-packed ride through the streets of Rome as heroine searches for truth behind ancient organization and her part in it's destiny. 'Each choice we make determines our destiny.' Which choices Cassie makes in the next book are sure to be just as riveting as the ones here!