Pivot Point by Kasie West Reivew by Kezia Moriah A. Cañon Imagine being stuck in a dilemma. There could be endless possibilities of what might happen if you choose one choice over the other. You’re never sure of the outcome, hence deciding on what you will choose may be the hardest thing to do. But, what if you had the ability to know the outcome of your choices before making a decision? In Kasie West’s novel, Pivot Point, Addie Coleman could do just that. Pivot Point is the first Young-Adult Science Fiction novel of the author Kasie West, who is known for her Contemporary/Romance novels such as The Distance Between Us and On The Fence. Pivot Point is set in a futuristic world where people with supernatural powers exist, much like in popular …show more content…
In both futures, a girl in the paranormal compound is reported to be murdered and Addie’s father, who has the ability to detect lies, has been assigned in to the case in which Addie finds herself caught up …show more content…
More so, with her ability, two sides of Addie are shown in two timelines. In the timeline where she stays with her father outside the compound, Addie carries herself as a caring and quite young girl trying to fit in a new environment, however in the timeline where she stays inside the compound, she shows a rebellious attitude towards her rather distant mother and takes advantage of her parents’ guilt from the divorce. Nonetheless, Addie’s genuine concern for her family and friends is notably rendered in both timelines. Addie was a brilliantly well-developed, relatable, and likeable character. The story form her perspective was honest and even humorous in a subtle way which made the story more appealing and believable. Another significant feature in the book was Addie’s best friend Laila whose paranormal ability is erasing memories. She is portrayed to be the opposite of Addie. She’s more out-going and laid-back compared to Addie. However, Laila is troubled by her father who is a drug-addict and is struggling with debt. Laila is supportive of Addie but somehow starts acting questionably, causing a slight rift in their friendship along the way. She is flawed as a character yet still enthralling and relatable as