Wild Child — Mike Wells

Readers of Veronica Roth, Susanne Collins, George Orwell, and Stephen King will enjoy this dystopian thriller. Briana Fox is the wildest girl in school. She and Kyle have been close for a long time...almost lovers. But Kyle is afraid that if he pushes her, he'll have his heart broken and lose his best friend. When Briana challenges him to a swim across the lake, she's injured in a horrific accident, but she discovers a mysterious substance in an underwater cave that saves her life. What seems to be a magical yet harmless power drug invokes superhuman abilities, and Briana soon becomes dependent on it for her very survival. When two government agents learn of the discovery, they will stop at nothing to find the source and turn Briana into a human experiment. Is Kyle willing to risk everything to protect his love?Readers of all ages will enjoy this gripping, fast-paced story.Book blogger reviews:Worth a serious read...incredibly gripping and heartwarming.- Halinor Everdeen Cipriano, AssortmentsA fast, suspenseful thriller with an ending I never saw coming.- Jessica Willis, The Tales CompendiumVery exciting and gripping, leaves you wanting more.- Becky's Barmy Book BlogIf anything, you should read it for the unique ending.- Rachel's Book ReviewsYou should give it a try. It's really different and interesting.- Brielle, Awesome Bookworm