Series ✦ Penny’s Take
The Dark Divide
Jennifer Fallon · 2013
72/100
👍 Worth It
A strong second act for the Rift Runners series — Fallon expands her parallel worlds convincingly and the dual-protagonist structure works better here than in the opener. The blending of druidic and Shinto mythology is a genuinely unusual move. Works best if you have read the first book, but fans of inventive YA fantasy will find it rewarding.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety82
substance72
craft74
originality76
accuracy72
hype68
age-fit80
human-eye70
Penny’s verdict72
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