A truly exceptional male narrator brings this story to life. It's so rare to find a quality boy in a teen book, it was a very refreshing experience. The plot is somewhere between Lord of the Flies and The Maze Runner, fast-paced without a single lull in the suspense. There are soft-spoken but well-constructed romances, believable secondary characters with unique voices, and a fascinating setup. 
 If I have any complaint about this book it would be that it's too short. And the cliffhanger ending reveals nothing about the true situation. If anything I have more questions that when I started. But that's not really a complaint. It's frustrating, but it's also so much fun! 
 Highly recommended for teen boys for the action and the quality of the main character.