The Darkdeep (The Darkdeep #1) by Ally Condie - Starting May 23rd, 2020

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

When a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still Cove, where no one ever goes, friends Tyler and Ella - and even 'cool kid' Opal -rush to his rescue... only to discover an island hidden in the swirling mists below.

Shrouded by dense trees and murky tides, the island appears uninhabited, although the kids can't quite shake the feeling that something about it is off. Their suspicions grow when they stumble upon an abandoned houseboat with an array of curiosities inside: odd-looking weapons, unnerving portraits, maps to places they've never heard of, and a glass jar containing something completely unidentifiable.

As the group delves deeper into the unknown, their discoveries - and their lives -begin to intertwine in weird and creepy ways. Something ancient has awakened... and it knows their wishes and dreams - and their darkest, most terrible secrets. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy things that lurk within their own hearts?

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Part 1


(view spoiler)[A group of kids find a boat in the cave. They of course want to explore it. Unfortunately some of them don't like Opal. Apparently Nico is going to move. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

Part 1:
(view spoiler)[The group now includes Opal. Although, Nico doesn't want her there. Logan is a bully. I hope he gets what he deserves in the end. I don't think Nico will move even though Logan is pushing for it. The darkdeep sounds creepy as does the houseboat. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

I would have too at that age. I'm too old for that now.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Leah wrote: "Part 1:
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Logan really is a jerk.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Part 2


(view spoiler)[The town is having a radish festival. Opal's mother is making her do the talent show. Emma is trying to figure more out about the darkdeep. Plus they all keep seeing figments. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

Part 2:
(view spoiler)[They have started going into the darkdeep to make figments. The figments are getting stronger with each jump into the darkdeep. Emma is doing the most jumps, and Tyler goes in the least. It's making Emma a bit crazy. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

I don't like Opal's mom. She's too pushy.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Leah wrote: "Part 2:
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Emma got crazy.

[Leah]

Part 3:
(view spoiler)[Logan has gone through the darkdeep. He followed Opal to the houseboat. The figments are getting stronger and have started to go into town. Opal got hurt and some silver fluid got onto her cut. I wonder what will happen because of it. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Part 3


(view spoiler)[Logan got a taste of what was going on. He didn't handle it well. They found a dead body. The figments are getting out of hand. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Leah wrote: "Part 3:
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I don't like Logan but I do feel bad for him.

[Leah]

I didn't think it would happen like that. It shouldn't be permanent, since he seems to be doing better.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Part 4


(view spoiler)[They had to face their fears. For right now they think everything is okay. However, the last few sentences tell us there is more. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

Part 4:
(view spoiler)[ Logan is now a part of the group. To beat the figments you must face your fears. They did this and beat the darkdeep. The jar creature is still alive, though. I think that will be addressed in the next book. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

I am looking forward to finding out what's going to happen.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Leah wrote: "Part 4:
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I'm not sure how I feel about Logan joining their group.