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 NOT A DROP TO DRINK was an emotional, real read that focused on a world where water was a scarce resource, a world that could easily become a definite possibility in our own lives. 
 McGinnis does not baby readers, she tells it like it is through the strong voice of the main character, Lynn. Details are not glossed over, Lynn's life and chance at survival are slim and this fact was never forgotten. None of the characters come out unscathed by the end, and I much appreciated the realism in this book. There is not an easy solution, but it is a very possible one. 
 Lynn was a character that I struggled to connect with at times, she's been raised not to care about anyone or anything except her mother and her own survival. She's killed by the age of nine, and will not hesitate to do it again. However, some events end up taking an emotional toll on her and we are able to see how vulnerable and human she is. You could definitely see how much she grows as a person by the end of the book. 
 There were a multitude of other characters in this book, and every one of them had significance. They each teach Lynn something about herself, whether it be to have humanity and show mercy, or teaching her how to love. This was definitely a good read. 
 Recommended for fans of HATCHET and other survival stories.