Alissa And The Have-nots Cavern -

Readers who like class-conscious YA with a dark, speculative edge. Not for: Those who need tidy endings or fast-paced plotting.

is in pacing. The middle third drags as Alissa wanders the cavern’s tunnels, and some philosophical monologues about fairness feel inserted rather than earned. The ending, while bold, rushes to a symbolic conclusion that left this reader wanting more concrete resolution for the characters, not just the themes. alissa and the have-nots cavern

★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)