- Patrick Carman
This book was so unique and different from anything that I have ever read that I am a little ashamed that it took me this long to actually get this review up on the blog. It’s terrifying. Amazing. And oh so dark.
The book starts off with Jacob returning to school after a small leave of absence. He just miraculously survived the major car crash that took the life of his foster father. His best friend Milo has taken up with the new girl, Ophelia (or Oh as they call her). Jacob and Oh immediately connect.
Jacob is haunted by the last words his father said to him. “You are indestructible.” Through a series of freak accidents it becomes apparent that Jacob is immortal. Not only that but he can pass the power to other people at will. They decide to use this power to save people. Like superheroes.
Of course, I did say this was a dark book, didn’t I?
Jacob is no Nathan from Misfits. (Okay, so maybe I just wanted to use the gif).The power of immortality eventually drives Oh insane and they become addicted to killing themselves over and over. Jacob in a desperate attempt to save Oh begins to search for the origins of the power granted to him and a way to return Oh to her senses. And when they find the cure? Yeah… it’s not pretty.
The book is incredibly unique with its plot and its characters. It is so dark and amazingly written….
Of course the squeamish may not enjoy so if that’s you, you might want to pass. Otherwise, there is no reason for you not to read this book. Just saying.
abi
