A review by dreadandsolace
The Deception by K.A. Applegate

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Solace: Our Animorphs are entering the final chapters. With new leaders taking the helm of the Yeerk invasion, actions are ramping up, and our Animorphs must make new decisions to help save their Earth. Ax - an Andelite but also a Human, battles with where his loyalties lie and push the boundaries of both relationships with his choices in this book. My heart sobs for our team's new challenges and responsibilities our leader Jake and Ax, take on. 

The Dread: Although some serious events went down, it was basically a net zero. The scores are still tied, if you will. However, the decisions and actions taken have greatly impacted the relationships. 

Overall, we are in the end game now. Three audible gasping moments left me wondering what this means for the series' future. I'm hurrying into the next one!