Reviews

Double Cross by Malorie Blackman

livdasnapper3's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.25

cupitonians's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

 Although a different view of the life in this noughts and crosses universe, I was exhausted reading about yet another unhinged/unlikeable man pitched as the "hero" of the story. I didn't like the way the women are portrayed, and the mindless violence they have to face. I can only hope that the rest of the series corrects this mistake. 

obsessed_w_books's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

katrina26's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

cr0wnofthemoon's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ohbookisme's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

chrissireads's review against another edition

4.0

This book finalises the Noughts and Crosses series. I think many people don’t realise that this book does have four instalments and that’s because Checkmate seemingly wraps up the story. I don’t think it’s an essential read to ‘finish’ the Noughts and Crosses series, but I think it is an excellent addition to a very well written series.

You won’t come across Callum and Sephy’s relationship in this story. Sephy is included, of course, but Double Cross follows Tobey and Callie Rose. Tobey dives into the world of crime to attempt to make a better future for himself and Callie Rose. Tobey starts off dead against the gang culture, but he realises with some work, he could get some money in order to achieve a better life style.

I don’t want to say much about the story, as it is the end of a series, which I really do not want to spoil. I will say that this book is particularly action packed with some interesting events which add to the very dramatic story. Double Cross moves at a good pace and kept me turning the pages!

justineduhart's review against another edition

5.0

Un quatrième tome aussi dur que les précédents. J'ai de nouveau pleuré... On ne s'en étonne plus.

hanne's review against another edition

5.0

Double Cross is very different from the other books in this series, but it is a perfect last book. I loved this just as much as I loved Noughts and Crosses #1, just differently.

mariajaqi's review against another edition

5.0

Malorie Blackman is one of the most dangerous authors i know. The themes in this series are so serious and scary i nearly wept in horror. I loved this book. it concluded the series perfectly. I thought Tobey was a quiet reserved boy but after reading a whole book from his perspective i frowned at his decision making. i am gonna make it my goal to own this whole series.