The Locket - Review

Title ~ The Locket
Series ~ Single Title
Author ~ Stacey Jay
Release Date ~ February 3, 2011
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Razorbill
Source ~ The Teen {Book} Scene

GOODREADS SUMMARY

On her seventeenth birthday, Katie discovers a locket and decides to wear it for good luck. But when her boyfriend Isaac finds out she cheated on him— with their mutual best friend Mitch, no less—he dumps her, leaving her devastated.

And then a miracle happens. The locket burns on Katie's chest and she feels herself going back two weeks in time, to the night she cheated with Mitch. At first, Kate is delighted to be a better girlfriend to Isaac this time around. But as other aspects of her life become inexplicably altered, she realizes that changing the past may have had a dangerous effect on her present.

Can she make things right before the locket destroys everything—and everyone—she loves?

REVIEW

Do Over! Who hasn’t done something they regretted and then wished they could turn back the clock for a do over? Katie’s magical locket gives her the ultimate do over opportunity.

Katie has been dating Isaac forever. He’s the popular jock who can be self-centered to the point of being a bit jerky. Katie messes up big time when she kisses their good friend, Mitch. He’s a light-hearted guy who has been like a brother to Katie for many years. These three are typical high school kids – the average girl, the popular guy, and their best guy pal.

When Katie’s locket sends her back in time, things get strangely mixed up. At first, there are just some little things that are different. For instance, the theme of the prom. Soon enough though, some very big things are different. In fact, some changes may lead to dire consequences.

The Locket has a plot that does not quit. There are layers of detail and some very unexpected twists. Stacy Jay does a wonderful job of building suspense and pacing her story. I liked everything about The Locket.

RATING

4 Liked

COVER COMMENTS

Amazing cover! The two sides of the locket with Katie both terrified and confused gives a perfect peek into the story. Love this cover.