The Other Side of the Island was a thouroughly enjoyable read. I like a good dystopic story and this one did not let me down. The worldbuilding is fascinating and the characters kept my interest even if they are sometimes frustratingly flawed.

For all that, elements of the story can be a bit simplistic but this worked for me since I felt it reflected the viewpoint of the main character Honor who is both young and sheltered, especially in the beginning. She is 10 when she first arrives in the colonies and the story follows her through her fourteenth birthday. Things do grow more complex as she begins to question the propaganda she is fed and the novel takes a darker turn as she has to face the consequences of her actions. It is Honor's fears and choices that define this novel and the time spent watching her wise up is well worth it.

There is definitely room for sequals and I would enjoy spending more time exploring this world since it hints at so much more complexity but even if this is the only one I'm satisfied with what this book has to offer.