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ashe_michaela's review
5.0
one of my favorite series ever, despite not being remotely close to my normal genre of choice. i read this series in middle school and it was the one that, not only was i always trying to hurry and get the next copy available in my school’s library, but it also left a lasting impression on me.
ended up asking for and getting the entire series for christmas as a grown adult because why not?
ended up asking for and getting the entire series for christmas as a grown adult because why not?
rachelb36's review against another edition
4.0
This book continues to follow Luke as he joins a boarding school using a false identity. He struggles to fit in and there are things about the school and students that don't add up; he needs to figure out whom he can trust with his secret.
Like the first book in the series, this one has good pacing and is suspenseful. I figured out one of the plot twists, but not all of them.
This is supposedly for ages 8-12, but I don't think I would want my 8-year-old to read it. There's one scene where the main character notices the other boys drawing pictures of naked girls instead of taking notes (which was completely irrelevant to the story and added nothing to it), and the name-calling/hazing was a bit heavy-handed (for an 8-year-old), in my opinion.
Like the first book in the series, this one has good pacing and is suspenseful. I figured out one of the plot twists, but not all of them.
This is supposedly for ages 8-12, but I don't think I would want my 8-year-old to read it. There's one scene where the main character notices the other boys drawing pictures of naked girls instead of taking notes (which was completely irrelevant to the story and added nothing to it), and the name-calling/hazing was a bit heavy-handed (for an 8-year-old), in my opinion.
graciebaker's review
slow-paced
2.0
Very slow pace and weird, unnecessary digs at Autistic and Agoraphobic individuals.
vaughtgn's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
trudilibrarian's review
3.0
Haddix really knows what she's doing with this series; her narrative is only gaining in momentum and I can't wait to see what happens next! Why hasn't this series been optioned for a film?
gigidiva's review
4.0
idk i've really been enjoying middle grade books this year
i never really read that many middle grade books when i was a kid because i jumped straight to YA as soon as i entered middle school bc i wanted to be as grown up as possible and it kinda makes me sad that i missed out on all these series i know younger me would have loved to read. im having so much fun reading them now though, and its kind of nice to be able to appreciate certain things that i wouldn't have noticed as a kid.
i never really read that many middle grade books when i was a kid because i jumped straight to YA as soon as i entered middle school bc i wanted to be as grown up as possible and it kinda makes me sad that i missed out on all these series i know younger me would have loved to read. im having so much fun reading them now though, and its kind of nice to be able to appreciate certain things that i wouldn't have noticed as a kid.
midnight324's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0