So, let me get one thing clear, many people will absolutely love this book. The characters are interesting, the dialogue was fun, and the world-building had so many details it seemed real.

So, what's the problem? A personal preference, really. I rarely like flashbacks, and on average every other chapter of this book was a flashback. I sometimes like brief glances into the past, but it is always the main plot that keeps me going. A few times the flashbacks broke the feel of the story for me. Someone's life was at risk, and it was like someone stopped to think "remember when...." and killed the anticipation for me.

I think it was a great book for someone out there, but not for me.

PROS:
-World building
-Interesting characters
-Fun dialogue
-Good story
-Great story of friendship bonds
-No random romance plots

CONS
-Flashbacks. So many flashbacks.
-The author really seems to dislike sharks..?