4.5* 
 Cornerstone has been on my to read list for a couple of years after coming across it as a recommendation based on previously read books on Goodreads. The synopsis really grabbed me and then life got in the way pushing it further down my list as other books got piled on top and new sequels kept coming out. 
 Finally this Friday I opened it up on my reader as I was sitting in the waiting room preparing to get my wisdom teeth removed. I can not tell you how glad I am that I did. I literally went on a binge for the following 4 days and blasted through this series, barely catching breath. Granted I was probably a little high from all the painkillers as well haha. 
 It was unique, invigorating, touching and bittersweet. It branches on a range of subjects in any young adults life as well as throw you into a fantastically imaginative world. Misty Porvincher is most definitely not afraid of letting her readers use their imagination and take a bit of risk by not making it chewed out or easy to swallow. I find that most refreshing in the current YA genre for a writer to not be afraid to go beyond. 
 - What kind of shift? Like California's finally going to fall in the ocean-that kind of shift? Or do you mean something like a meteor or nuclear bomb? What kind of altercation are you talking about? 
 The story follows Nalena who has had a rough time of it living with a hoarding mother. Circumstances throw her in a life she had never suspected and in this life she also meets Garret. 
 These two make a fantastic pair, not gagging sweet but a real genuine and interesting connection. Okay so perhaps some might find it to sweet but at leafs the dude is not as creepy as Edward. 
 - He's teasing, but it is obvious that I'm doing it all wrong. I don't know how to peel a stupid potato. Suddenly, I can't force a smile out on my lips. I'm tired of being the person who knows nothing. but Garrett, hardly missing a beat, slips his knife out of my hand and murmurs to me, "Here ya go, Old School, step aside and let me show you how the pros do it." 
 For any Significance fans, this series captures exactly what was lacking for me from those Books. Whilst both stories are magnificent, I find that Cornerstone manages to grab that little bit extra on the stakes scale and really go for it. 
 - I let myself think, I hope he loves me, and then I wonder if I've said it out loud. I try hard to remember if I'd formed the words with my lips. No. I didn't. I'm sure I didn't. I'm convinced of it, until he murmurs back, "Don't worry. He does." 
 The rest of the characters are awesome too.. Each one brought something to the table and I especially appreciated the Addo. But do not let them fool you. 
 - "Shoelaces." Mark says. We all turn and look at him but no one says a word. He shrugs and looks down at his sneakers. "What? When they're tied, I'm at peace." 
 I am a little pedantic when it comes to happy endings when I read.. To the point where I do my research and try to not jump into a series when I know the ending will not meet my expectation haha. We go through some cliffhangers in this series that drove me to immediatly read through the next (view spoiler)[ and the actual ending left me feeling a little teary eyed and hollow.. Dont get me wrong here, it is not a bad ending (phew). It does however still leave me with questions and a desire to find out what happens after... NOooooooo (hide spoiler)] 
 I would recommend this to anyone that is into adventure and love. Probably suited the the slightly older YA audience. It will most definitely remain a series I will remember and I truly hope the author manages to write some type of spin off as currently I just want more....