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The Plot. I really enjoyed this book and I also really liked how the author set it up. This book seems pretty simple at first, but then I learned about all the mysteries revolved Cape Cod the book was suddenly taking hidden turns and I was left in amazement of how the plot unfolded. There was a lot of foreshadowing in this book yet there wasn’t so much that I had already figured out the book half-way through. I would think that the book was going to go in one direction and then be totally surprised by the outcome. All these twists and turns kept me interested and I literally could not put this book down. The book had a great flow and I liked how the author spaced out the multiple discoveries within the book.

Eila. I thought that Eila was a pretty great character because even though she was an outcast, she didn’t let anyone pull one over on her. She was very tough and fierce and I loved how nothing got her spirits down and she was always willing to fight another battle. Eila was the character that always went past her limits and I really appreciate that in a character. She definitely doesn’t disappoint.

Raef. I was never totally sure whether he was someone to watch out for, or someone to root for. His character was pretty mysterious throughout the book and he wasn’t the type to share his emotions. I also loved how he was the silent hero type. He never was especially boastful or showy and I actually felt like that was a great fit for the book. I also liked how he got the idea that he wasn’t good enough for Eila, but didn’t let that thought stop him from protecting her.

Overview. All in all Undertow is a great book that not only keeps you guessing, but doesn’t let you set it down. I loved the characters and their interactions and definitely hoping for a continuation of their story.