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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
In this second book Eli and his friends are on the run from the evil Project Osiris. They are searching for answers and wondering how they can get justice when no one will believe their story.
I liked this second book in the series! It has more action than the first book, but less mystery. The plot is always moving, but I missed the puzzle aspect of the mystery from the first book. Some of the action was unrealistic and far-fetched. They jump off buildings, highjack vehicles, and (as the cover shows) jump into raging rivers. There's no way normal people could survive this stuff. I was rolling my eyes a couple of times.
I loved seeing how the characters react in crazy situations, and their fear that they are becoming criminals. They have no choice but to break into a house, steal food, or even steal a car if they want to escape, but they don't feel good about it. Their criminal DNA gives them the skills to survive, but they hate the people they are becoming as they go further and further down that road.
I will be really interested to see where the moral implications of this second book take the characters in the third book. They are in pretty deep with some criminal behavior. I really hope there is a happy moral ending for them.
I loved how the characters interact with each other. Their respect and affection grows as they learn to work as a group and support each other through some sticky situations. There is some interesting character development.
This one ends on another cliffhanger, so I can't wait to read the third book!
I liked this second book in the series! It has more action than the first book, but less mystery. The plot is always moving, but I missed the puzzle aspect of the mystery from the first book. Some of the action was unrealistic and far-fetched. They jump off buildings, highjack vehicles, and (as the cover shows) jump into raging rivers. There's no way normal people could survive this stuff. I was rolling my eyes a couple of times.
I loved seeing how the characters react in crazy situations, and their fear that they are becoming criminals. They have no choice but to break into a house, steal food, or even steal a car if they want to escape, but they don't feel good about it. Their criminal DNA gives them the skills to survive, but they hate the people they are becoming as they go further and further down that road.
I will be really interested to see where the moral implications of this second book take the characters in the third book. They are in pretty deep with some criminal behavior. I really hope there is a happy moral ending for them.
I loved how the characters interact with each other. Their respect and affection grows as they learn to work as a group and support each other through some sticky situations. There is some interesting character development.
This one ends on another cliffhanger, so I can't wait to read the third book!
Great follow up to the first in this series - fun adventure/super light sci-fi. This one is great on audio, but there's def
Spoiler
a spoiler if you follow your voice actors closely.
Another great book in the Mastermind series! Expect big surprises!
Loved every page of it!
Loved every page of it!
Sharing my love of YA fiction with my 6th grader? Priceless.
Now??? It's a trilogy???? All I wanted was closure from the first book. Did I get it? No. And apparently I won't until MARCH. Stupid middle grade fiction and your dumb plot twists.
3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the continuation of the story from the first book, and was relieved to receive answers to some pressing questions.
Another great book; nice ending. (just note, while I enjoy the story, I don't hold with stealing in real life) Also, Tori and Eli were great.
ORIGINAL REVIEW
I loved this book SO MUCH! The plot twists were amazing, and parts even left me confusing. But I've always had a feeling that Hector would come back, and he did. AND BETRAYED THEM. SO GOOD! And I'm totally shipping the characters!
ORIGINAL REVIEW
I loved this book SO MUCH! The plot twists were amazing, and parts even left me confusing. But I've always had a feeling that Hector would come back, and he did. AND BETRAYED THEM. SO GOOD! And I'm totally shipping the characters!
This is a perfect book for reluctant readers who watch a lot of exciting television. I read number 2 first, by accident, it didn't matter. It's a fast-paced read with lots of excitement and very little depth. There are four narrators, all sound like the same person. All the same, the simplicity of the story and narrative voice make it great for kids who don't like to read.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a fabulous series! The action is fast-paced and oddly believable for the premise. One of the best truly middle grade novels/series I've read!