This is the YA debut of Rory Power and it was phenomenal. The story is set in a girls school located on an island. A terrible illness has swept through the school and now they are quarantined (sound familiar).
Unlike Covid-19 this virus gives the girls mutations that are bizarre and include stuff like extra limbs. Their contact with the mainland involves a delivery of food and supplies that the boat crew go to collect. The boat crew are the only ones allowed to leave the school grounds. But of course those rules get broken.
Outside the ground it’s dangerous as the virus as turned the wildlife and vegetation into extreme predators. Less so with the trees but you get the vibe they’re not friendly.
Hetty finds herself as part of the boat crew and pulled into an even darker narrative than being in lockdown at school. Especially when her friend Byatt disappears. It is a gripping psychological read that doesn’t let you stop guessing right until the end.
Highly recommend it but there is a bit of graphic stuff in here so be aware of that. Great read though.
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