I received an advance copy of this novel for review. The Crossing is a slow read, but in the end I did like the journey it took me on. The premise was unique and the way in which the author chose to tell the story was original. The writing really set the mood of overall hopelessness while also providing the reader with worthy passages to ponder. However, I didn't really connect to any of the characters and the slow and somber pace was not my favorite, but as hopeless as the novel felt it still left me with an ember of hope at the end.