P.J. Hoover has blown me away. With a little bit of a frighteningly realistic dystopian world, added to Greek mythology, and a sprinkle of fantasy, Solstice was born, Ms. Hoover created a novel that is unique and unlike anything I've read before, and you know what? I loved every single second of it. I honestly had no idea where this book was going when I first started reading it, and there were so many twists and turns that Ms. Hoover leaves you guessing how the story will end. I found myself unable to put this novel down because I was craving answers, much like Piper, and I 
 needed 
 to find out what was going to happen. It is obvious that Ms. Hoover put a great deal of effort into crafting the mythical world that surrounded Austin, and it was simply brilliant. Ms. Hoover's writing was superb, and I never would have guessed this was her first novel. Ms. Hoover writes with a finesse that is characteristic of seasoned authors. The world is well explained and wonderfully developed, and I couldn't wait to find out more about this world that easily seemed like it could be our future. 
 Not only was the world crafted wonderfully, but the characters were too. I loved Piper, and her growth throughout the novel. While I initially didn't like the constant whining about her mom, later on in the story, that whining is completely justified. Not only was Piper a fantastic protagonist, but every other character was just as fantastic. Shayne was Hottie McHotster, smoldering, and I enjoyed all of his scenes with Piper. The one thing I loved about Shayne was that he let Piper set the pace of their relationship. In a way, he had to, but that didn't stop a certain other character *cough*Reese*cough*. Reese was aggressive and just plain creepy, which is exactly what Ms. Hoover wanted a reader to think. There was never any competition between the two, but I greatly enjoyed how Ms. Hoover wrote the vying of Piper's heart. 
 The other thing I enjoyed about this novel was how descriptive every single scene was. I honestly felt like I was right there with the characters, experiencing everything they were experiencing, and feeling everything they were feeling. This book was a thrill ride of action, adventure, and romance, and is sure to appeal to a wide variety of readers. I only have two complaints. First, the story was a little bit predictable, especially when you are as much of a fan of Greek mythology as I am. However, this didn't take away from the awesomeness of this book. And my second complaint is that this isn't a series!!! I want another book! 
 Overall, this is a great new read that will put P.J. Hoover on the map. I can't wait to read her next book :)