The Evolution of Mara Dyer

I was so ecstatic to learn that the sequel to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was out that I set aside a great book I was reading in order to devour it. As I began reading I realized how much of the first book I had forgotten, but still I pressed on. I wasn't crazy about the flashbacks to her grandmother in India with whom she appeared to have an inexplicable link, but the writing wasn't bad and the flashbacks were sparse. I found myself a tad annoyed with Mara in this book (it was how insistent she was that she was sane when the craziest things were happening) and yet I continued. And the further along I got in the book, the more difficult it was to put down. The novel took a turn that I certainly didn't see coming and it was gripping, though I had a hard time buying it, which soured my feelings on this sequel. I still want to read the next book, likely as soon as I can get my hands on it, as I like the characters and I enjoy Hodkin's writing, and know she can deliver a book that gets you to keep turning pages. Though I've lowered my expectations after this book, I'm hoping the next installment will not disappoint.