It answered all the questions I had about the disconnect between Cee and Kasey. Nevertheless, I still recommend this book because I feel that the second half truly salvaged it.The plot twist reveal is so satisfying. However, waiting too long leads to a plateauing of the anticipation. Bringing the payoff too soon leaves the reader feeling cut off at the knees. In my opinion, a mystery works best when it balances the clues the author doles out and the subsequent reader payoff. Unfortunately, I don’t think The Ones We’re Meant to Find is one of them. I do like slow pacing, and I think there are certain kinds of books where this works.

The story was getting pulled down by details and events that don’t contribute either to the characterization or the plot.Halfway through the book, I found myself skimming. I felt like the proverbial trail of breadcrumbs was getting to be too long. However, there were aspects to the mystery vibe that I didn’t enjoy. It was so clear that there was some sort of disconnect between Cee and Kasey, which made me anxious and excited to figure out what happened. It’s the same tense, tightly-woven atmosphere that made Descendant of the Crane so compelling! The narration from both of points of view was unsettling. The Ones We’re Meant to Find stays true to its mystery vibe and keeps the reader guessing throughout. Sluggish pace followed by a surprise twist Eventually, you realize that the mystery behind Cee’s disappearance ties neatly into the way society works and responds to the state of calamity the world finds itself in. On the other hand, Cee doesn’t know who she is and how she got stranded on the island. Kasey’s friends and family think Cee is dead, but Kasey is convinced that her sister is alive. The focal point of The Ones We’re Meant to Find is a mystery. The Ones We’re Meant to Find takes the reality of climate change today and accelerates it to its logical state hundreds or even thousands of years from now.Then it asks, what lows will humanity sink to in response? In my opinion, sci-fi is truly excellent when it shows pushes the boundaries of what civilization deems acceptable. This book definitely delivers on the promise of a disaster sci-fi with an important, nuanced message. These are pockets of civilization that protect the last of mankind from the natural disasters plaguing the rest of the planet. On the other hand, Kasey is a STEM prodigy who lives in an eco-city. All she knows is that she has a sister, and that she must find her. Cee wakes up on a deserted island with no memory of who she is and how she got there. The Ones We’re Meant to Find is the story of two sisters, Cee and Kasey. Content Warnings: Natural disasters, classism, body horror

The Ones We're Meant to Find by Joan He