Please be aware that this review is based on an uncorrected proof. Some parts of the book may change before its publication.
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Paula Weston’s The Rephaim series. It’s my go-to recommendation for underrated books, and my favourite fantasy series set in Australia.
So when I had the opportunity to do a cover reveal for Weston’s new standalone sci-fi novel, The Undercurrent, I was ecstatic. I screamed. In public. At a restaurant.
And when the lovely team at Text Publishing told me they’d send through an uncorrected proof of the book, I was 100% done.
I devoured this book.
One of the things I loved most was the fact that The Undercurrent is set in my hometown of Brisbane. It’s a rare occurrence, and rarer still for it to happen with a YA book. It was refreshing to know a setting so well.
I have to admit, I was worried when the plot began unravelling because there didn’t seem to be enough time or pages to bring such a complex story to a satisfying conclusion.
Wrong, wrong, wrong.
Each character had a distinct story arc that played out believably, and they all managed to grow in some way.
The plot never stuttered or stagnated; you’re flung into the action from the first place and it’s non-stop from there.
Weston has followed up her first series with something just as intriguing and well-rounded. I’m going to be recommending this book left, right and centre.
Rating: ★★★★½
I was provided with an uncorrected proof copy of this book by Text Publishing. All opinions are my own.
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