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kitcat1505's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing! Everwild was good, but this book blew my mind. Of course, it was not without some predictable points, but the twists were well executed and exciting. I couldn't put this book down. It definitely challenged the Unwind series in its creativity of plot and characters. I think Mary has become one of my favorite villains, outweighing Starky in her deviousness and manipulation. Each character is so interesting and each chapter brings something new to the story. I can't wait to read Everfound.
zebacorey's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
zandrahab1's review against another edition
3.0
dnf pg 204
edit: i started reading it again after dnfing and im glad i did but if this wasn’t a trilogy i wouldn’t have done it. the first half of this book was so incredibly boring to me. i don’t know if it was because i was in a reading slump and didn’t realize or what but i was just reading so slow and struggling to even want to pick up the book. around 2/3 of the way in i started to get intrigued but i feel like there was too much filler from the beginning of the book that wasn’t necessary to the plot
edit: i started reading it again after dnfing and im glad i did but if this wasn’t a trilogy i wouldn’t have done it. the first half of this book was so incredibly boring to me. i don’t know if it was because i was in a reading slump and didn’t realize or what but i was just reading so slow and struggling to even want to pick up the book. around 2/3 of the way in i started to get intrigued but i feel like there was too much filler from the beginning of the book that wasn’t necessary to the plot
nowjamie's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jenmat1197's review against another edition
4.0
Book two in the Everlost trilogy. Our main characters - Nick and Mary - are now at odds and the leaders of their own separate groups. Nick has figured out how to help kids move on into the light, but Mary is determined to have "children" who she can manage and keep under her control there in Everlost. Meanwhile Allie has discovered other skinjackers like herself and uses this to her advantage to try and locate her family. She needs to know if they survived the crash that killed her. Along the way - these three's paths cross and everything comes to a head. Nick - determined to rid Everlost of Mary once and for all hatches a plan that even Mary can't see coming.
This was a good sequel to book one. Again - it is a middle grade book, and sometimes I would forget that when the writing got overly simplistic. A lot develops in this book. More kids develop abilities to the point of almost overkill. We do find out that there is a place in Everlost where they can go no further. The middle was a little slow, but the ending picked up and left me definitely wanting to read the third book to see where it is going.
So far, a good series and I am looking to seeing how it wraps up.
This was a good sequel to book one. Again - it is a middle grade book, and sometimes I would forget that when the writing got overly simplistic. A lot develops in this book. More kids develop abilities to the point of almost overkill. We do find out that there is a place in Everlost where they can go no further. The middle was a little slow, but the ending picked up and left me definitely wanting to read the third book to see where it is going.
So far, a good series and I am looking to seeing how it wraps up.
aviery's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, and Child death
Moderate: Grief, Blood, and Gun violence
Minor: War and Racism
kimmkoning's review against another edition
5.0
Loved Book 2 of this trilogy.
The premise is now fleshed out and many unanswered questions from Book 1 have been answered here in Book 2.
This is an exquisitely thought out story...one that will remain with me for a long time.
The characters of Everwild are varied but similar in that they evoke strong emotions in the reader.
I finished this story in 2 sittings simply because I could not stop reading their story.
Without giving too much away, the author manages to explain death and eternity to the marketed reader - children and young adults.
He does this in such a sensitive and entertaining way that it is hard to imagine it any differently.
His characters' main strengths are that they they are flawed. They are not perfect heroes nor perfect villains.
He manages to portray the danger in power and greed and that it has the ability to corrupt even the purest of souls.
It is a rare writer that allows you to feel sympathy for the antagonists in the story but this is exactly what Neal Shusterman does in this book.
This is a book that will become a keepsake for many generations.
It is as enjoyable for adults as it would be for children and young adults.
This is a Must-Read for all ages.
The premise is now fleshed out and many unanswered questions from Book 1 have been answered here in Book 2.
This is an exquisitely thought out story...one that will remain with me for a long time.
The characters of Everwild are varied but similar in that they evoke strong emotions in the reader.
I finished this story in 2 sittings simply because I could not stop reading their story.
Without giving too much away, the author manages to explain death and eternity to the marketed reader - children and young adults.
He does this in such a sensitive and entertaining way that it is hard to imagine it any differently.
His characters' main strengths are that they they are flawed. They are not perfect heroes nor perfect villains.
He manages to portray the danger in power and greed and that it has the ability to corrupt even the purest of souls.
It is a rare writer that allows you to feel sympathy for the antagonists in the story but this is exactly what Neal Shusterman does in this book.
This is a book that will become a keepsake for many generations.
It is as enjoyable for adults as it would be for children and young adults.
This is a Must-Read for all ages.
aidnoah's review against another edition
4.0
Let me firstly say that I do not like how Nick has turned out since the end of “Everlost”. Secondly, I still firmly believe that Mary is a witch, and I really hope that instead of coming to Everlost once again she actually goes down the tunnel.
Lastly, I was entirely far too angry that Zinnia is not part of Everlost anymore. In “Everlost” I grew very fond of Lief. In “Everwild” I grew very fond of Zinnia. Both times the characters have been put out. It’s beginning to get annoying.
Because I dislike Mary so much, I went so far as to skip the entirety of Part 3 because it only deals with her. That’s the downside to this book – you can skip it/scan it and still know what is happening for the rest of the book. I was more than a little deflated when I realized that.
Although it pales when compared to its prequel, “Everwild” is still a damn good book. Even more so if you don’t so adversely despise some of the characters. In fact, I am now firmly rooted in the belief that if I suddenly forget what I was about to say, a skinjacker briefly body-surfed through me.
People look at me strange for that. It’s all good.
Lastly, I was entirely far too angry that Zinnia is not part of Everlost anymore. In “Everlost” I grew very fond of Lief. In “Everwild” I grew very fond of Zinnia. Both times the characters have been put out. It’s beginning to get annoying.
Because I dislike Mary so much, I went so far as to skip the entirety of Part 3 because it only deals with her. That’s the downside to this book – you can skip it/scan it and still know what is happening for the rest of the book. I was more than a little deflated when I realized that.
Although it pales when compared to its prequel, “Everwild” is still a damn good book. Even more so if you don’t so adversely despise some of the characters. In fact, I am now firmly rooted in the belief that if I suddenly forget what I was about to say, a skinjacker briefly body-surfed through me.
People look at me strange for that. It’s all good.
raylark13's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0