The Rivener

THE RIVENER by Garrett Godsey follows teen protagonist Kid, a courier for an underground organization, and Alice, a studious teen, as their fates intertwine due to a failed assignment, pushing them into a heroic, otherworldly struggle for survival. The story is initially immersive, bolstered with fleshed-out characters and a riveting plot combining elements of fantasy, science fiction, and thriller. The settings of the real world and fantastical parallel universes are sketched out with haunting visual imagery and attention to detail. The author weaves in diverse and complicated themes, ranging from the existential to the survivalistic. Readers who enjoy imaginative and unique fantasy will enjoy this book.