This book is definitely on my list of the best I’ve read.
It was beautifully crafted and delicately put together to create an amazing story for teens and young adults alike. It’s Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz, a favoured American writer with over 450 million copies of his work sold.
So right off the bat, our main character Bibi Blair is diagnosed with brain cancer, and is told she has one year left to live. Her response is: “We’ll see.”
She recovers like a snap, and is already out of the hospital.
Bibi’s parents hire a mysterious woman to do a divination (the practice of attempting to foretell future events or discover hidden knowledge by occult or supernatural means.) session with their daughter as a present, but little did they know, it would lead Bibi through a dangerous quest on the search for the unknown Ashley Bell.
While reading this book, I found myself sinking into the pages, forgetting the incredible story even had an author. I found that Dean really has a talent in making a novel actually seem real. And you find yourself absolutely rooting for Bibi as her hunt nears to an end.
One part that made me feel full of emotion was when she talked about losing her dog, Olaf, when she was a teen. She went through the entire process with precision and depth. By the time I finished reading this part aloud to my friends, boy, were the waterworks flowing! I honestly don’t think I’ve ever cried that much over a book. But don’t worry this was the only time I mourned Bibi and her past self.
To say this book is exiting and kept me on the edge of my seat is an understatement. It was action-packed, and very, very addictive.
Bibi is unquestionably an inspiration. She is such a powerful young woman, and I think that anyone who loves a book about a fierce, butt-kicking girl should read this. It is exhilarating, gripping, captivating, heartbreaking, touching, epic, the list is infinite!
If I could sum this book up in two sentences it would be:
Ashley Bell is a stirring, mind bending experience, with twists and turns all throughout. And it is just downright crazy to say the least!
I would recommend this book to teens and above who prefers mysteries, and/or thrillers. Overall, I seriously adored this novel, and I hope you do too.
