“The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August” has been by far my favourite read of the year. As such, when I got the chance via Netgalley to review a draft of Claire North’s follow-up “Touch”, I was all over it! And the beginning of the book did not disappoint. It literally started with a bang, an incredible story, with a strong lead very similar to Harry August (in fact, the narrating style is so similar, you could hardly tell if this was not just a continuation of Harry’s story).

However, the expression started with a bang, ended with a whimper could not fit this book more. Truth be told, the second half of the book is highly disappointing… the story feels like it lost its way around the middle, and when the ending comes along you really struggle to care enough about what happens. Shame, was really looking forward to the same feeling of elation I felt once Harry August was over. Nonetheless, I will continue to look out for North’s future works.

3.5 out of 5 stars.