A review by giannidamaia
The Predator by K.A. Applegate

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The Predator is still just as formulaic as the predecessors in this series, but here we take the momentum earned from The Message and follow it into the most interesting plot focused entry thus far. The twist that buttons this book’s climatic sequence might be telegraphed to some readers, but it doesn’t diminish its impact in propelling character development and adding dramatic stakes to the series. The villains in this series thus far have proven remarkably inept however which does not coincide with their impressive prowess that leads them to such power off the page. If these books are going to continue to throw children into the proverbial jaws of a lion only to have them escape so easily time and time again, the formula that was once so comfortable will become very grating. Fast.