He also had a heart and I suspect he fell for Kenzie long before she reciprocated his feelings. He’s a natural leader and it was extremely beneficial for all the characters that he was able to step up to the plate. He’s got an impressive mind to be able to conjure up suitable plans and he understands how to deal with all types of people. I also had huge respect for Cage and the way he handled all the situations. I found her to be a respectful heroine under the circumstances and I admire her. Kenzie made a few bad judgements throughout the book that resulted in tragedies but she learnt from them and soon began to think beyond her fear. However, after being taken hostage and spending time with the prisoners, she started to question her training and protocols. Initially she was another cog in the Sanctuary machine: she was guided into believing the Company was keeping the majority of people safe by exiling the few with powers. Kenzie is our main gal in this book and so it’s no surprise that she underwent the largest development. But I think I owe the characters some huge credit. The combination of prisoner/guard relationships with escape plans and the threat of death due to invasion is probably what kept me hooked. Lix has surprised me because Sci-Fi books have always been a bit of a battle for me but I couldn’t get enough of this. I was glued to this book, much to the irritation of my daughter who, even now, keeps glaring at it even though its up on a very high shelf. I honestly don’t know how, because all things initially pointed me towards disliking this book but I can’t get over how much I enjoyed it. I also don’t like scary things (aliens with claws sound terrifying) but it GRIPPED (ha, pun intended?) me. I have to say this before I go any further: I’m not usually a fan of reading Sci-Fi (watching it is completely different) but I LOVED this book. Soon, the gang of prisoners and one junior guard find themselves on the same side: the side that will do anything to survive. Whilst they try to bargain their release with her mother, the Commander of the station, another life force boards the station. During her parents separation, the prison is thrown into a supposed drill, but things aren’t what they seem and Kenzie is taken hostage by the Sector 5 prisoners.

Synopsis: Kenzie is a junior guard aboard Sanctuary a prison in space for powerful teens housed by the corporate giant, Omnistellar Concepts. ‘Sanctuary’ by Caryn Lix was enthralling.

Sanctuary by caryn lix