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

adventurous hopeful tense fast-paced

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

3.0

 The Solace: Cassie takes an Animorph timeout in this one, overwhelmed by it all (I can't blame her), but finds herself in a deeper mess. Applegate raises even more moral complexity, thinking about the life of a human vs. the life of a Yeerk in their natural state; if you knew a better life existed, would you take steps to change it? How far would you go? We also learn another morphing technology fun fact. 

The Dread: Repetitive recaps initially, along with an inconsequential plotline to the main story. 

Overall, I love this series and these characters. Really though, I think we need to ask Ax more questions.