24690 got better the further it got. It seemed like the beginning kind of lacked authenticity and it didn't feel as gruesome as it should have. I expected to cringe more. This is supposed to be a dark read and the premise of it very much is, but as far as details and such go, I just didn't care as much or feel traumatized as I thought I would. But the further I got into the book, that definitely changed. The triangle with Everleigh, Bram, and West was riveting but I was Team Bram the whole way. The twist was huge and although I knew something was coming, I had no idea what it would be and this was good....really good. The final 25% had me reading intently and as fast as I could wondering what would happen next. I'm so glad that I waited until the second book, White Out, was out before reading 24690 because it ended on one hell of a good cliffhanger. I would have been going crazy wondering what happens next. I started reading White Out a little bit ago and it's great so far. I made myself stop so I could write this review. Overall, I give 24690 4 stars because it keeps you guessing and kept a solid build from beginning to end.