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The Departure by K.A. Applegate

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willowtalks's review

5.0

Re-reading the series up to where I left off, then finishing the series off. I can't believe how short these books are compared to how long they felt when I read them in elementary school!

lesbianwolves's review

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dark hopeful inspiring 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

I don't know what's in store for the rest of the series, but I will be SHOCKED if any of them come close to being as good as this one. This book is the stuff of legend. It's heart-wrenching and beautiful and strange and wonderful.

God, I love this book.

invisibleninjacat's review

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4.0

The Animorphs reread continues! This one I remembered pretty well. Cassie wants to quit being an Animorph, and goes through some stuff before remembering why she fights.

jljaina's review

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4.0

I felt so bad for Cassie in this one. She is way too young to have such a burden on her shoulders.
I was surprised at how much I could still enjoy this as an adult. It still makes me laugh and feel for the characters. And I felt it is still relatable in many ways today. It doesn't feel overly dated. It was interesting to get so much of a Yeerk's perspective. I wonder how many feel the same? Their history was fascinating. Cassie is such an amazing, down-to-Earth character, easy to admire.

ifthebook's review

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5.0

This is where serious questions begin to be raised about the true evilness of the Yeerks. It's thought-provoking, whether or not you're a fan of Cassie's books, and opens the series up for even more blurring of the line between right and wrong.