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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Centaurius Fractured Earth: The Key by SJ McGarry opens with a bang, and then it never lets up, launching readers into a thrilling YA sci-fi world full of mystery, danger, and heart. We're with Allen, who discovers that the artifact he has carried since childhood is a powerful tool called the I-Perm, and is suddenly thrust into a secret war that will decide the fate of Earth. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, Allen must reckon with the truth about who he is and what role he is meant to play. Alongside a girl who knows more than she says and may be tied to his destiny, Allen embarks on a journey filled with hidden powers, government conspiracies, and emotional stakes.
Author SJ McGarry has a real sense of scale in the worldbuilding of this novel, and there's such an energetic and immersive world going on around the characters that it feels like a real place that readers can slot themselves into alongside the heroes. This creates a brilliant sense of comfort and confidence in the author for McGarry to then rocket us off on a really wild ride. Allen is a likable and layered protagonist whose uncertainty feels just as real as his bravery. The sci-fi elements are exciting without being overwhelming, and the relationships at the story’s core add depth to the action. I especially appreciated how the novel kept me guessing without ever feeling convoluted. Overall, Centaurius Fractured Earth: The Key is a captivating blend of high-stakes science fiction and heartfelt coming-of-age drama that will hook fans of young adult adventure from the first page, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
