Monday, March 3, 2014

Gated by Amy Christine Parker

Gated by Amy Christine Parker

Review: Has a great plot line that you don't see that often, a cult. The book was very interesting from the main character Lyla point of view, because of the many things she had to deal with, while being in the cult. The only problem with the book is that there is so much extra detail add that at times is boring and hard to read past it to get to the good parts of the book.

2 out of 5 stars.
Young Adult.

 Summary: A fast-paced, nerve-fraying contemporary thriller that questions loyalties and twists truths.

Appearances can be deceiving.

In the Community, life seems perfect. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Pioneer invited Lyla’s family to join his group and escape the evil in the world. They were happy to be chosen, happy to move away from New York and start over in such an idyllic gated community. Now seventeen, Lyla knows that Pioneer is more than just their charismatic leader, he is their prophet . . . but his visions have grown dark.

Lyla is a loyal member of the Community, but a chance encounter with an outsider boy has her questioning Pioneer, the Community—everything. And if there’s one thing not allowed in the Community, it’s doubt. Her family and friends are certain in their belief. Lyla wishes she could feel the same. As Pioneer begins to manipulate his flock toward disaster, the question remains: Will Lyla follow them over the edge?

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