Pivot Point by Kasie West

Pivot Point by Kasie West

Review of Pivot Point

Title & Author:
Pivot Point by Kasie West
Publisher:
HarperTeen
Publication Date:
February 12, 2013
Pages:
336
Source:
ARC from Author

Knowing the outcome doesn’t always make a choice easier . . .

Addison Coleman’s life is one big “What if?” As a Searcher, whenever Addie is faced with a choice, she can look into the future and see both outcomes. It’s the ultimate insurance plan against disaster. Or so she thought. When Addie’s parents ambush her with the news of their divorce, she has to pick who she wants to live with—her father, who is leaving the paranormal compound to live among the “Norms,” or her mother, who is staying in the life Addie has always known. Addie loves her life just as it is, so her answer should be easy. One Search six weeks into the future proves it’s not.

In one potential future, Addie is adjusting to life outside the Compound as the new girl in a Norm high school where she meets Trevor, a cute, sensitive artist who understands her. In the other path, Addie is being pursued by the hottest guy in school—but she never wanted to be a quarterback’s girlfriend. When Addie’s father is asked to consult on a murder in the Compound, she’s unwittingly drawn into a dangerous game that threatens everything she holds dear. With love and loss in both lives, it all comes down to which reality she’s willing to live through . . . and who she can’t live without. – Goodreads

Pivot Point is a book that I’ve been looking forward to for ages – ever since Kasie West announced her book deal. And man, when I finally got to read Pivot Point, I just literally could not put it down.

I wanted Pivot Point to be a book I just kind of savored for a few days but I was hooked. The alternating chapters in Pivot Point seemed like they might be confusing at first but I just absolutely loved the switching back and forth between the different story lines. It was a very unique reading experience and I think it was pretty gutsy of Kasie West. But she pulled it off so flawlessly, I think. It added another level of suspense to the story – I never had a gut feeling which choice Addie would make and it was hard for me to choose with reality I liked more.

There was some plot beyond which reality Addie would choose and I liked it. It really helped to balance Pivot Point out – the story wasn’t completely overwhelmed by the different romances, at least not in my reading experience of Pivot Point.

I loved the characters in Pivot Point. I thought Addie was an amazing protagonist – she was so relatable. I mean, yeah she had a weird supernatural ability that allowed her to see the future, but she was placed in the same situations so many of us have to deal with – divorce, friendship, relationships. And not only is she relatable – she’s smart and witty, but not to an annoying level. I loved her best friend, too. Yay for legitimately good best friends who still aren’t perfect! And don’t even get me started on Duke and Trevor.

If you’re looking for an engaging story that is actually a really unique reading experience, I definitely recommend Pivot Point by Kasie West. I had no idea which choice Addie would make and I loved experiencing the journey to her decision. Pivot Point is a great debut with relatable characters and a decision I cannot fathom having to make. I absolutely cannot wait to read more from Kasie West.

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