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

5.0

Wow, this is truly Animorphs at its best. So much to love in this book that explores the fierce tenderness of Cassie, whose actions at times feel hopelessly invested in kindness and peace to a fault, and yet as Jake says (and I paraphrase), once the war is won, we better hope there are still Cassies. So many difficult conversations on the nature of evil and the dangers of the false binary of heroes v villains. Name a series that does a better job exploring humanity and morality without being pedantic. I can't and this book is that at its finest. A can't miss read that's compelling throughout and with a beautiful ending. One of the only books in the series that actually had me in literal tears at one point.

Also, a leopard on the loose?!?!