WARNING: There is a lot of gushing ahead. I mean it, it's almost sickening. You have been warned. --- Unwind is one of those books you can't seem to put down because whenever you finally do, all you end up doing is thinking about the book. It's well-written, addictive, intriguing... and awesome.

The pacing is brilliant. I was hooked from the beginning, which hasn't happened in a while. I also felt like I connected with the characters on a more personal level since it's written in first person narrative. Now that I've read it, I can't imagine the book being written any other way. It just worked. Every character added to the story and gently moves the plot along. I think when you get even the most insignificant characters right, you're on the right track.

By far the best thing I liked about this book was the character development. When you get to the end there's a noticeable change in their perspectives. I felt like they actually grew up in the book and it was really refreshing to read. Oh, did I mention the writing was excellent? I mean, it's clear that it's written for a younger audience, but it's not so simple that YA readers won't enjoy it. There's a particular chapter that was very emotional for me. Not that I shed tears or anything, but the horror of what was going on affected me as a reader. I don't think the book would have been the same without it, and from the other reviews I've read, it affected others as well.

And the ending didn't disappoint! A lot was wrapped up nicely but it definitely left you wanting to know more. I don't know if that's because you love the characters so much or because you're so wrapped up in the plot you can't help but want to know what'll happen next. Hopefully the sequel is just as brilliant!

P.S. I dare you not to like this book. Just do it. You won't.