The Companion by Katie Alender Book Review

Jane Eyre meets the movie Glass House to create one of the best books of the year! The Companion, by Katie Alender, captivated me from start to finish. I became engrossed in the suspense and finished it in one sitting.

Margot has seen a lot of tragedy in her short life. When she is the sole survivor in a car accident that takes the rest of her family, she is sent to a Home to live for a bit. From there she is taken in by the Suttons. She is asked to be a companion to their sick daughter Agatha. From there the story is filled with suspense and mystery that keeps the reader on pins and needles. 

While I found the story a bit predictable, I could not put it down. I think this was largely due to fantastic writing. Alender keeps the reader in a trance until the last chapter of the book. I enjoyed that there was a little romance, but I felt it was a very small part of the story. It was refreshing to not have romance be the whole theme of a Young Adult novel. I enjoyed that this was a complete thriller and not horror. 

While this story sounded good, I was a little hesitant at first that it would be too scary. It really wasn’t. It is perfect for people who get scared easily, but still like a little of it in their life. I cannot wait to read more by Katie Alender. 

I received an electronic advanced reader copy from Penguin Young Readers Group and G.P. Putnam’s Sons Book for Young Readers through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.