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A review by lauriehnatiuk
Hatch by Kenneth Oppel
5.0
In the second of the Overthrow series, Hatch (released September 15), readers get taken on a roller coaster ride as the rain that has fallen is actually filled with seeds and eggs that are developing into new and terrifying morphed creatures. Now we see Mr. Oppel’s twisted, hair-raising plan, in Bloom, there was the beginning of the creation of an entirely new ecosystem with the plants or vegetation. Now we are seeing the evolution with the introduction of the different species that will live in this ecosystem including Petra, Anaya and Seth.
In the first portion of the book, we learn that these three are not alone in the changes to their physical appearances and Colonel Pearson whisks the three hybrids, (now known as flyers, swimmers and runners) off to a secret location where other hybrids have been sent. We get to know other hybrids and the changes that everyone is undergoing. We realize the doctor collecting and studying the teen hybrids actually has become quite sinister. Dr. Ritter has become fixated on stopping the alien invasion by experimenting and using the hybrids as guinea pigs to find out all they can, even if it means the loss of their lives.
Dr. Ritter becomes the catalyst that vaults us into the next fast-paced section as the hybrids plan an escape from the facility. Despite all wanting to escape, there is dissension within the hybrid groups, so now there are more conflicts not to mention the hatching of the new creatures. It is non-stop action from here on in. Will the hybrids be caught or will they all come together? Will the escape affect the alien's invasion plan? Will humans survive and if so how? What will happen to all the hybrids and especially Anaya, Petra and Seth? And all the time as you are reading, you are acutely aware that you are running out of pages for a tight ending. So yes, one finishes reading with a doozy of a cliffhanger, providing us plenty of time to use our own imaginations to attempt and discuss what will happen in Thrive.
Yep, this is a series that middle-grade and young-adult readers are going to thoroughly enjoy and will be one that spreads through word of mouth – the best kind of endorsement. The sad news is – it’s going to be a long winter to wait until MAY to read the conclusion. Well played Mr. Oppel… well played.
In the first portion of the book, we learn that these three are not alone in the changes to their physical appearances and Colonel Pearson whisks the three hybrids, (now known as flyers, swimmers and runners) off to a secret location where other hybrids have been sent. We get to know other hybrids and the changes that everyone is undergoing. We realize the doctor collecting and studying the teen hybrids actually has become quite sinister. Dr. Ritter has become fixated on stopping the alien invasion by experimenting and using the hybrids as guinea pigs to find out all they can, even if it means the loss of their lives.
Dr. Ritter becomes the catalyst that vaults us into the next fast-paced section as the hybrids plan an escape from the facility. Despite all wanting to escape, there is dissension within the hybrid groups, so now there are more conflicts not to mention the hatching of the new creatures. It is non-stop action from here on in. Will the hybrids be caught or will they all come together? Will the escape affect the alien's invasion plan? Will humans survive and if so how? What will happen to all the hybrids and especially Anaya, Petra and Seth? And all the time as you are reading, you are acutely aware that you are running out of pages for a tight ending. So yes, one finishes reading with a doozy of a cliffhanger, providing us plenty of time to use our own imaginations to attempt and discuss what will happen in Thrive.
Yep, this is a series that middle-grade and young-adult readers are going to thoroughly enjoy and will be one that spreads through word of mouth – the best kind of endorsement. The sad news is – it’s going to be a long winter to wait until MAY to read the conclusion. Well played Mr. Oppel… well played.