It would only be fair to review this book in three parts since it was divided into three parts. 
 The first part was really interesting at first, coming to know a different perspective in the Community where The Giver took place. As the story progressed, it got kind of repetetive, monotonous, and boring. It was so dull that it was so hard to read. I don't know if that was what the author intended. If so, it worked. 
 The second part was quite interesting. The setting had sort of a Midwinter's Blood feel to it, or like one of those fan fiction stories I've read of Princess Merida from Brave getting stranded on the island where Hiccup lived. It had that kind of feel which I greatly appreciated. But like the first part, it gradually became monotonous and boring as well, but was redeemed by Einar, and Claire's great adventure. I also feel like this would have gone better if there was an alternating perspective that were patterned alongside Alys's, Claire's and for a time that guy who was into Claire's perspective. I would have liked to see the Trademaster's perspective, but like in a really vague way that would have kept me guessing. 
 The last part was what redeemed the whole thing for me, and it couldn't have come at a better time. It felt like it was a bit rushed, to be honest, and I wish they should've just elaborated on this more. The fight seemed corny and I wish it didn't. I would have liked it to have been more intense. The story told me it was intense, but it was not shown so much that the reader could ultimately feel it. I also wish that it didn't end so abruptly. I would have liked to see their reunion.