Review for Screamcatcher: Web World by Christy Breedlove

Screamcatcher: Web World by Christy J. Breedlove

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars 

Series: Web World, Book 1
Publication: Fire and Ice Young Adult Books
Publication Date: April 23, 2019
Format: Mobi
Price: $0.99
Pages: 220
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Jory, can you tell me what's going on? I can't feel my feet, my lower back hurts, and I don't think I can walk anymore. Darcy, I'm sorry! We are in the danger zone and to make matters worse we couldn't stop Lander wander off. Jory, we shouldn't have left him – I miss Lander. Darcy! He brought it upon himself –  how many times we told him not to go alone: we have to keep moving. We have to end this together, Choice! We can't see anything, its all black and white. Moreover, in every step we take, we are inches away from death. Give me a proper direction to make sure we won't get ourselves killed, Jory. We have to keep moving the compass is pointing toward West, Choice. Alright then let's move together: let's all go home!

A read that has the ability of meeting its readers' satisfaction and thirst is hard to come by – such as this fine piece of art produced by Christy Breedlove – if you are a seeker, look no further.

Consisting of 16 chapters, Screamcatcher is a Young-Adult read that will take you on a journey like no other. Bringing out the unique cultural believes of the Native Americans, the underlying story will wrap and take you deep into the heart of a dream catcher. If you are an avid reader with an insatiable hunger for the adventures of the unknown, actions that fuel your adrenaline rush, and budding romance then Breedlove wouldn't fail to surprise you.   

With a minimal amount of typos and grammatical errors, Breedlove maintains a smooth flow in these 219 pages. One may remove any scruples, from their mind, about the originality and the quality of this stand-alone read as the experience gained is a unique one. The author's use of literary devices are elegantly portrayed: the use of time is evident through modernization, and the change of youths' interests and believes. She prodigiously creates a unique world which is remarkably similar to a video game, taking you to an alternative dimension. There were slow-paced moments, but the wait is worthwhile when the plot shifts and bursts into action. Its clarity and simplicity gives ample freedom of understanding to its readers. You can experience hilarious moments though not so hilarious from the character's perspective: "she knew in a moment that he'd been treed by the animal. It looked like the cat had taken the bait first and then chased the man up into the branches (loc.2626)." 

As a character-driven read, it's written from a narrative, third-person perspective. Maintaining a smooth transition between the protagonist's inner and outer dialogs, you can feel the self-importance the author gave to Jory. Nevertheless, one may experience the likes and dislikes, and the row of emotions thrown at them. Each character presents their unique self, such as Jory's leadership skills and her flexibility in understanding her friends. Through them, Breedlove adds mysticism to the plot with an underlying flow of self-discovery and revelation. She makes you compare yourself with these characters, sparking a thought-provoking perspective. 

Ending on a cheerful note, one can happily look forward to its upcoming installment. As Jory and Choice embrace Darcy and Lander, the foursome joined their hands and flung their arms toward the ceiling:

"Dances with wolves! – Not anymore"