Plot Summary

Spark

Rachael Craw
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Spark

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Rachael Craw

Spark

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Zealand • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Rachael Craw's Spark, teenager Evangeline "Evie" Everton discovers her identity as a genetically-engineered super soldier when a dormant gene activates, tasking her with protecting her best friend Kitty from a predestined enemy. As Evie grapples with her new powers and the reality of her genetic enhancements, she also uncovers deep secrets about her family and her past. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the ethical implications of genetic manipulation.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Fantastical

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,345 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Spark by Rachael Craw impresses with its inventive world-building and compelling characters, capturing readers with a blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements. The fast-paced plot and emotional depth receive praise, yet some find the complex narrative occasionally confusing. Overall, it offers a thrilling read that balances action and relational dynamics effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Spark?

Readers who relish fast-paced, dystopian novels with a blend of sci-fi and romance will be captivated by Spark by Rachael Craw. Comparable to The Hunger Games and Divergent, fans of these series will appreciate Craw's deft world-building and strong, complex characters embroiled in gripping conflicts.

4.3

2,345 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Zealand • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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