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stephxsu's review against another edition
4.0
All his life, Luke Garner has had to live in fear and hiding. He is a third child, an illegal by the passing of the Population Law. Knowledge of his existence spells his death and the death of all who tried to protect him.
Luke’s dead best friend Jen Talbot’s dad manages to get him a fake I.D. Suddenly he can be out in the world, mingling among others as Lee Grant, a Baron who had actually died in a skiing accident. At Hendricks School for Boys, a terrified Luke tries to adjust to life among other people. He is afraid all the time of someone finding out that he is a third child, and yet doesn’t want to forget his real identity, either.
One day, Luke finds a mysterious door in the wall and escapes outside school confines, only to discover that the whole entire school is windowless. This sets of a chain of events involving other third children and Luke’s own growing sense of self-confidence, awareness, and knowledge. However, not everyone is who they seem, and Luke must be extremely careful…or else the imposter among them will betray them all.
AMONG THE IMPOSTERS consists mostly of Luke trying to adjust to life in society. While it’s perhaps not as exciting as the first in the series, this book is a chillingly convincing story of societal adjustment, and it will only involve readers ever more into this eerie and complex world. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!
Luke’s dead best friend Jen Talbot’s dad manages to get him a fake I.D. Suddenly he can be out in the world, mingling among others as Lee Grant, a Baron who had actually died in a skiing accident. At Hendricks School for Boys, a terrified Luke tries to adjust to life among other people. He is afraid all the time of someone finding out that he is a third child, and yet doesn’t want to forget his real identity, either.
One day, Luke finds a mysterious door in the wall and escapes outside school confines, only to discover that the whole entire school is windowless. This sets of a chain of events involving other third children and Luke’s own growing sense of self-confidence, awareness, and knowledge. However, not everyone is who they seem, and Luke must be extremely careful…or else the imposter among them will betray them all.
AMONG THE IMPOSTERS consists mostly of Luke trying to adjust to life in society. While it’s perhaps not as exciting as the first in the series, this book is a chillingly convincing story of societal adjustment, and it will only involve readers ever more into this eerie and complex world. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!
charlotteg's review
2.0
Among the Imposter is the second book in the Shadow Children series and is about a shadow child named Luke. A shadow child is a name for a person who is a third child and is not allowed to exist. However, Luke got a fake i.d. and went to a school called Hendricks. His goal is to gain rights for shadow children but he realizes the job is too big for him.
I think this book was boring. In the first 3/4 of the book, all that happened was Luck complained about how horrible his life is and he will never reach his goal. The only reason I did not give it 2 stars is because in the end, interesting secrets are revealed.
I think this book was boring. In the first 3/4 of the book, all that happened was Luck complained about how horrible his life is and he will never reach his goal. The only reason I did not give it 2 stars is because in the end, interesting secrets are revealed.
mary00's review against another edition
4.0
This sequel to Among the Hidden was another quick (these books can be read in one or two sittings), exciting read. I am officially hooked on the series and plan to continue reading them all. Parts of the book felt a little rushed, but I did not feel like there were any obvious plot holes at this point, which is a major feat with the amount of material that was presented in such a small book.
I do have to mention that the portrayal of people with autism in the book was clichéd and inaccurate.
I do have to mention that the portrayal of people with autism in the book was clichéd and inaccurate.
emerygirl's review against another edition
3.0
It was a good sequel to the first book. I liked the first book better, but it was fun to see the continuing story of Luke (now Lee). I will most likely give the 3rd book a try!
bored_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
lindseyembry33's review against another edition
5.0
Luke has found a way to live a real life under a new identity...Lee Grant. Now he is free to live a normal life. But he is still constantly nervous that someone will find out about his fake ID.
finneas's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
lizzyg21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cburgbennett's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely love the shadow children series! They are very well written and have an amazing and mysterious storyline!! If u haven't read them and are looking for an easy but interesting read, then these books are for you!!