3.5 stars. 
 There were so many things I loved about this book, yet I wasn't totally captivated - hence the 3.5 star rating. 
 Kelsea is a strong female lead. I love that she isn't the perfect beauty typically found in YA fantasy. She has strong ideals and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Also, she loves reading - and thats always a big plus in my books. 
 It was a little strange having the story set in a future time on earth - but in a new (and previously undiscovered??) land. And this land has magic. Honestly I feel this would have worked better set in a made up land. Hopefully this will be explained/explored further in the next book. 
 I also was a little disappointed there was no romance in this book - and I'm not sure I'm keen on who I suspect the potential love interest is. 
 I'm having a little break from The Tear, and then I'll jump right into the next book.