A review by lorny
Chasing Alliecat by Rebecca Fjelland Davis

4.0

Summary: Sadie Lester has been forced to stay with her aunt and uncle in the boonies, Minnesota, for the summer while her parents have a wild Egyptian adventure. While escaping from her relatives’ packed house one night, Sadie meets Allie, a girl who seems to have quite a few secrets and a passion for mountain biking. Sadie and Allie become fast friends, and one day they stumble upon something heinous while biking in the woods, setting off a chain of events that leave Allie missing and Sadie in grave danger.

My thoughts: Chasing AllieCat is an exciting story about friendship and facing your fears. Though the real action doesn’t start until halfway through the book, the slower beginning builds the setting and the three main characters until you feel like you’ve known them a while.

Chasing AllieCat centered around mountain biking, and I enjoyed how the author used biking to parallel the themes she later introduced through the Allie and Joe’s misfortunes. I’ve never been mountain biking before, but now I’d kind of like to give it a go! Rebecca Fjelland Davis makes it sound so exhilarating!

The thing I enjoyed most about Chasing AllieCat was the story. There were humorous moments, suspenseful moments, and downright scary moments. Every sub-plot woven into the story felt developed. The mystery revolving around Allie, though somewhat confusing at first, was very realistic and intense.

Overall, I would definitely suggest reading Chasing AllieCat. It was a real breath of fresh air for me, and I was pleased with how satisfied it left me feeling. If you’re looking for something different and exciting, give it a go!