Review: Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Twins Saba and Lugh live in the dying town of Silverlake. It's been months since anyone's seen rain but they're Pa doesn't give up trying desperately to make the rain come through dances, chants and spells. Pa knows the rain will come, he has the rare ability to read the stars. He can see the rain coming but he doesn't know when. Worried for his sisters and angry at his Pa for thinking a spell will make the rain come, Lugh plans on leaving Silverlake with his two sisters. Saba however is fine living at Silverlake as long as Lugh is with her.

Just as the idea is formed Tragedy strikes. A Blood Red Duststorm brings four mysterious men who come and kidnap Lugh. Saba and her Pa try desperately to rescue him and Pa is killed by the horsemen.

Now Saba is alone, well not entirely. She does have her annoying sister Emmi who is half her age.
Now Saba must find Lugh, her twin, the only person who really matters in her life. But finding Lugh may not be as easy as she first thought.

Blood Red Road is one of the best YA novels I have read in a long time. It's deep, emotional and beautifully written. I particularly loved the relationship between Lugh and Saba. I am a twin myself (my sister) and I felt the relationship was written perfectly because, unfortunately, most authors stereotype twins. But not in this novel.

Though this book is amazing, there are some things to get used to when reading. For example, all dialog in the book (and there is a lot) have no quotation marks around them. And there are many misspelled words in the novel to show the characters lifestyle.

In all Blood Red Road is a fantastic read! I recommend it to anyone who loves Dystopian novels, it's one of the best out there.

~ Sarah