I wasn't really sure what to expect from The Well's End but what I ultimately got from it was a mostly good thriller but one that never quite lived up to its potential. 
 To start off with the good, The Well's End has a plot that very much runs on action and suspense. The traveling scenes sometimes felt like they dragged on a bit, but then something would happen again that pushed the characters into action and forced everyone to stay on their toes. Despite not having a strong connection with the book, it definitely had me flipping the pages quickly. 
 Despite it's fast paced, I did have several issues overall. Firstly, I never felt connected with any of the characters. I didn't particularly dislike anyone, but I certainly never felt any spark or passion with them, even the protagonist Mia, who was the first person narrator. Secondly, the romance was completely unbelievable. Mia immediately became smitten with new kid Brayden, but he didn't wow me at all and I was always wary of him. Lastly, the ending left me completely confused and I only have a slight idea about the ending. The final chapter left things very open ended and to be honest, I don't even know if there's going to be a sequel. 
 It might seem like I'm more negative than positive but the story was quite intriguing with an interesting take on a typical sci-fi trope. The quick pace kept me engaged despite the faults I pointed out and if there is a sequel I'll be reading it so I can hopefully figure out where the ending was going. All in all, an interesting debut but one that never quite hit the mark with me.