5 STARS!

“Lovers of young adult sci-fi novels blended with adventure, thrills, action, and suspense will find Kristen Wade’s Keep Close an enthralling read. Kristen whisked me away from reality and threw me into a world of endless imagination. Running the plot on a multi-perspective timeline gives the story a beautiful flow. The macabre tone accompanying the narration gave a touch of horror. The vivid depictions colorfully brought the scenes to life. I was hurled into a world of survival, loyalty, family drama, love, predators, gangs, secrets, and much more. The novel features a dynamic, fascinating cast, and harnessing sentiment to the narration allowed me to experience their emotions. The purposeful conversations and introspective commentary, which added depth to the cast’s conflicts and complex traits, made it easy to connect with them.” —Keith Mbuya from Readers’ Favorite

“I can see why the screenplay won so many awards. The story is fraught with tension, an interesting premise, and deep inter-personal dynamics that young readers and adults will enjoy.”

- Sean Fletcher, author of multiple award-winning book series, including The Heir of Dragons