The idea was intriguing, and whilst I enjoyed the mix of science and mystic ritual it never truly came to force. There wasn't enough to ground me in the story as everything became too much about the emotional turmoil of Cami, who started out as a fun loving and determined character and spiralled into a whiny, emotional wreck. She encountered resilience from the adults and openly defies them which is fine, but nobody ever sets her straight, not even when she risks others' lives on a hunch. I found it really hard to believe that everybody was so blown away by her miracle cure that nobody stopped to think what the ramifications might have been if she was wrong...Scene setting was confusing with lots of jumps between locations. People would leave only to play out an entire scene before leaving again, and often I found myself at a total loss as to what was going on, who was present, and why they were doing what they were doing. The story needs a lot of editing and the characters' confusing ups and downs during scenes made for a bit of a head ache. I really didn't understand why the person with the answers only comes in right at the very end, just to casually supply Cami with everything she needed to know. It was far too convenient. I first would like to state that I received a copy of this book for a fair review. I have to say I really enjoyed this book. It was a great YA novel that I found quite fascinating and was intrigued by the science that is between humans and dolphins and that was actually a large part of the story. Cami , in the beginning just wants to be a member of "the Guard " a group of people raised to care for the world that we live in , by helping it maintain a balance. However during the course of the summer several of her friends end up ill and in the hospital. Cami decides to find answers for herself ,when it looks like no one is looking in the right direction, that can help her friends and family. Truly a great book with a very interesting and entertaining story line.
What do You think about Clicks (2013)?
Really fun read and makes you think about dolphins in an entirely new light.
—jay
3.5 stars. Interesting but nothing special.
—Boofhall
I actually liked it, it was an okay story.
—artzy97
