In the quaint town of Middleburg, an abandoned train yard and old railroad tracks form the dividing line between two rival gangs--the posh, preppie Toppers and the working-class Flatliners. When Raphael, the leader of the Flatliners, falls in love with Aimee, a Topper girl, the rival gangs prepare to do battle.
Goodreads Summary
The book first appears to have an almost Romeo/Juliet theme, but as the reader continues through the book, he/she will find much more to like. The female love interest is from the wealthier area while the male love interest resides in the poorer section. The two probably shouldn't have met each other and fallen in love, but it happens. Aimee and Raphael have an uphill battle if they stand a chance at staying together.
The romance is not the only focus in the novel. There is also an intriguing paranormal undercurrent that is both confusing and adds a little extra something to the plot. The characters themselves were pretty easy to connect to. The readers will most likely feel badly for Aimee and Raphael. These characters could be the readers' high school friends or family members. When the two gangs are fiercely against one another, the reader can literally feel the tension and simmering hate. When the novel focuses on one gang or another, the reader will love the camaraderie.
This book is certainly a long one, but is worth reading if the reader enjoys fantasy/romance novels. The plot is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, the two gangs spice everything up a little, and the ending will leave the reader looking for the next book. This book is recommended to young adult/teen readers.
3 1/2 Stars
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I never would have guessed there would be anything paranormal about this book by reading the blurb. Huh? Anyway, it sounds really good. A little Outsiders-ish, and I loved the Outsiders. I may have to check this one out!