【Book Review】The Fountain

The Fountain

Overall Rating: ★★★★

Characters: ★★★★

Plot: ★★★★

Writing：★★★★

I received a free electronic copy to make an honest review.

      Ava is a transfer student to a school called St. Augustus where her parents are alumni of. She joins the swimming team and meets this typical mean girl Courtney, who makes Ava’s life in the new school not so wonderful. After suffering a depressing day, Ava stumbles across a mysterious fountain in the forest in her school, so she decides to make a wish that says Courtney has never existed. Then in the next day, she discovers that Courtney actually disappears, and nobody has ever heard of or remembered her. Regretting with her behavior, Ava wants to undo her wish, only to find out that she cannot find the fountain anymore. Through her research, she faces the dilemma between her boyfriend Lucas, and the charming boy in her new school called Ethan.

Interesting PLOT TWIST, though I kind of guess something may happen, thus I wasn’t extremely surprised to see that happen. As for the characters, I don’t find them to be extremely relatable, but I definitely like reading about them. To be honest, I like Ethan way more than Lucas. I like the characters, but I don’t love them to death, so that is why I give the characters a four-star rating.

Then it comes to the plot of this book. I think the overall idea of this book is quite brilliant. However, I am a little over with the whole “mean girl” thing, because I have read so many books that have these mean-girls-bully-others elements. When I read about the appearance of Courtney, I just hope that she is not going to be that kind of girl, and she actually is what I think she will be. With that being said, it is just my PERSONAL opinions. The plot is definitely interesting to read about. Also, my other opinion is that the book is a little too short. Therefore, it ends a little abruptly. I was hoping to have more, and I was shocked to discover that the book actually ends. Now, I am just wondering whether the author wants to write a sequel or not. If she will write one, I will definitely be reading that as well.

Overall, I really like this book. It is an easy read. Since the writing style is very accessible, and it is not a lengthy book, I finished this in one and a half day. I highly recommend this book to people who enjoy young adult books with little mystery elements. There is definitely potential within this book!