This review originally posted at Hooked on Books 
 I was a religious studies major in university and one of my focuses was cults. As a result I was really fascinated by Struck in ways that I hadn't expected to be. In a time of crisis (multiple earthquakes and freak lightning storms) the people of this novel grasp for something that makes them feel "safe" and that something is Prophet and his followers. I was fascinated at how Jennifer Bosworth depicted the cult dynamics and the hold they can have over otherwise rational people. I was also really interested in Mia's lightning addiction. It made me want to seek out more information. I couldn't really find anything but I still love when a book inspires me to do further research. It keeps the experience of that novel going, even after I've finished reading. 
 Despite my interest in the story, I was a little put off by the love interest - Jeremy. I found him really creepy and untrustworthy. The whole thing just screamed "unhealthy!!" at me and since their relationship really starts to take over the story it only gets worse and worse. For the most part Mia was a pretty strong female character but she seem to lose all her good sense around Jeremy (a guy who watched her sleep while holding a knife!). I hate when that happens in YA novels and don't like the example it sets. 
 The writing also felt a little choppy. It would quickly jump from one scene to another. I would have liked a little more description added in but thankfully years of reading have left me with a pretty strong imagination. Despite all the parts I found really fascinating I personally think more could have been done with this story. Overall however it was a good debut and I will probably read the next book in the series. 
 Final recommendation: An action packed adventure, with some really neat twists and unique ideas. May not appeal to everyone but recommended for those who are interested.