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The Skinjacker Trilogy #2
Everwild
Everlost, the limbo land of dead children, is at war. Nick the “Chocolate Ogre� wants to help the children of Everlost reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Mary Hightower, self-proclaimed queen of lost children and dangerous fanatic, is determined to keep Everlost’s children trapped within its limbo for all eternity. Traveling in the memory of the Hindenburg, Mary is spreading her propaganda and attracting Afterlights to her cause at a frightening speed.
Meanwhile, Allie the Outcast travels home to seek out her parents, along with Mikey, who was once the terrifying monster the McGill. Allie is tempted by the seductive thrill of skinjacking the living, until she discovers the shocking truth about skinjackers.
Meanwhile, Allie the Outcast travels home to seek out her parents, along with Mikey, who was once the terrifying monster the McGill. Allie is tempted by the seductive thrill of skinjacking the living, until she discovers the shocking truth about skinjackers.
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First published November 10, 2009
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Neal Shusterman
88books28.7kfollowersAward-winning author Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he began writing at an early age. After spending his junior and senior years of high school at the American School of Mexico City, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on the UCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movie script.
In the years since, Neal has made his mark as a successful novelist, screenwriter, and television writer. As a full-time writer, he claims to be his own hardest task-master, always at work creating new stories to tell. His books have received many awards from organizations such as the International Reading Association, and the American Library Association, as well as garnering a myriad of state and local awards across the country. Neal's talents range from film directing (two short films he directed won him the coveted CINE Golden Eagle Awards) to writing music and stage plays � including book and lyrical contributions to “American Twistory,� which is currently playing in Boston. He has even tried his hand at creating Games, having developed three successful "How to Host a Mystery" game for teens, as well as seven "How to Host a Murder" games.
As a screen and TV writer, Neal has written for the "Goosebumps" and “Animorphs� TV series, and wrote the Disney Channel Original Movie “Pixel Perfect�. Currently Neal is adapting his novel Everlost as a feature film for Universal Studios.
Wherever Neal goes, he quickly earns a reputation as a storyteller and dynamic speaker. Much of his fiction is traceable back to stories he tells to large audiences of children and teenagers -- such as his novel The Eyes of Kid Midas. As a speaker, Neal is in constant demand at schools and conferences. Degrees in both psychology and drama give Neal a unique approach to writing. Neal's novels always deal with topics that appeal to adults as well as teens, weaving true-to-life characters into sensitive and riveting issues, and binding it all together with a unique and entertaining sense of humor.
Of Everlost, School Library Journal wrote: “Shusterman has reimagined what happens after death and questions power and the meaning of charity. While all this is going on, he has also managed to write a rip-roaring adventure…�
Of What Daddy Did, Voice of Youth Advocates wrote; "This is a compelling, spell-binding story... A stunning novel, impossible to put down once begun.
Of The Schwa Was Here, School Library Journal wrote: “Shusterman's characters–reminiscent of those crafted by E. L. Konigsburg and Jerry Spinelli–are infused with the kind of controlled, precocious improbability that magically vivifies the finest children's classics.
Of Scorpion Shards, Publisher's Weekly wrote: "Shusterman takes an outlandish comic-book concept, and, through the sheer audacity and breadth of his imagination makes it stunningly believable. A spellbinder."
And of The Eyes of Kid Midas, The Midwest Book Review wrote "This wins our vote as one of the best young-adult titles of the year" and was called "Inspired and hypnotically readable" by School Library Journal.
Neal Shusterman lives in Southern California with his children Brendan, Jarrod, Joelle, and Erin, who are a constant source of inspiration!
In the years since, Neal has made his mark as a successful novelist, screenwriter, and television writer. As a full-time writer, he claims to be his own hardest task-master, always at work creating new stories to tell. His books have received many awards from organizations such as the International Reading Association, and the American Library Association, as well as garnering a myriad of state and local awards across the country. Neal's talents range from film directing (two short films he directed won him the coveted CINE Golden Eagle Awards) to writing music and stage plays � including book and lyrical contributions to “American Twistory,� which is currently playing in Boston. He has even tried his hand at creating Games, having developed three successful "How to Host a Mystery" game for teens, as well as seven "How to Host a Murder" games.
As a screen and TV writer, Neal has written for the "Goosebumps" and “Animorphs� TV series, and wrote the Disney Channel Original Movie “Pixel Perfect�. Currently Neal is adapting his novel Everlost as a feature film for Universal Studios.
Wherever Neal goes, he quickly earns a reputation as a storyteller and dynamic speaker. Much of his fiction is traceable back to stories he tells to large audiences of children and teenagers -- such as his novel The Eyes of Kid Midas. As a speaker, Neal is in constant demand at schools and conferences. Degrees in both psychology and drama give Neal a unique approach to writing. Neal's novels always deal with topics that appeal to adults as well as teens, weaving true-to-life characters into sensitive and riveting issues, and binding it all together with a unique and entertaining sense of humor.
Of Everlost, School Library Journal wrote: “Shusterman has reimagined what happens after death and questions power and the meaning of charity. While all this is going on, he has also managed to write a rip-roaring adventure…�
Of What Daddy Did, Voice of Youth Advocates wrote; "This is a compelling, spell-binding story... A stunning novel, impossible to put down once begun.
Of The Schwa Was Here, School Library Journal wrote: “Shusterman's characters–reminiscent of those crafted by E. L. Konigsburg and Jerry Spinelli–are infused with the kind of controlled, precocious improbability that magically vivifies the finest children's classics.
Of Scorpion Shards, Publisher's Weekly wrote: "Shusterman takes an outlandish comic-book concept, and, through the sheer audacity and breadth of his imagination makes it stunningly believable. A spellbinder."
And of The Eyes of Kid Midas, The Midwest Book Review wrote "This wins our vote as one of the best young-adult titles of the year" and was called "Inspired and hypnotically readable" by School Library Journal.
Neal Shusterman lives in Southern California with his children Brendan, Jarrod, Joelle, and Erin, who are a constant source of inspiration!
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July 23, 2024
Everwild is aptly named as it is just that, wild!
As far as sequels go, this is top notch. Shusterman succeeded in continuing to build out the world in a gripping way, while also making me more invested in the characters.
There were some startling revelations and I absolutely adored how this ended. We could go anywhere from here, but I have a feeling we're going West...
This second book in Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy succeeded in so many ways, but forefront in my mind is the world-building. I love when you can feel the boundaries of a fictional world expanding, as more interesting concepts and characters are brought into play.
We continue to follow our tried and trues from the first book, Allie, Nick and my favorite, Mikey. There's also a continuation of baddies, like Mary.
The new characters are quickly drawn into the varying sides and with new alliances, come new strength. I enjoyed how Shusterman focused on the political maneuverings of Everlost. I liked learning more about the motivations and goals of our leaders. I know whose side I would be on.
Most interesting for me this time around was following Allie the Outcast. She's picking up new skills and learning more about her family in the living world. It's always gripping to read about the interactions between the characters in Everlost and those in the living world.
There were some scenes, one in particular, that actually made me really sad. I mean when you're dealing with the themes that Shusterman covers here, that's bound to happen. Sometimes it does come out of nowhere though, so be prepared for that if you pick this up.
I do enjoy the level of action blended with thoughtful topics. I feel like this trilogy is sort of unique in that way.
I'm really glad that I made time for this one. It may be an oldie, but it's a goodie!
As far as sequels go, this is top notch. Shusterman succeeded in continuing to build out the world in a gripping way, while also making me more invested in the characters.
There were some startling revelations and I absolutely adored how this ended. We could go anywhere from here, but I have a feeling we're going West...
This second book in Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy succeeded in so many ways, but forefront in my mind is the world-building. I love when you can feel the boundaries of a fictional world expanding, as more interesting concepts and characters are brought into play.
We continue to follow our tried and trues from the first book, Allie, Nick and my favorite, Mikey. There's also a continuation of baddies, like Mary.
The new characters are quickly drawn into the varying sides and with new alliances, come new strength. I enjoyed how Shusterman focused on the political maneuverings of Everlost. I liked learning more about the motivations and goals of our leaders. I know whose side I would be on.
Most interesting for me this time around was following Allie the Outcast. She's picking up new skills and learning more about her family in the living world. It's always gripping to read about the interactions between the characters in Everlost and those in the living world.
There were some scenes, one in particular, that actually made me really sad. I mean when you're dealing with the themes that Shusterman covers here, that's bound to happen. Sometimes it does come out of nowhere though, so be prepared for that if you pick this up.
I do enjoy the level of action blended with thoughtful topics. I feel like this trilogy is sort of unique in that way.
I'm really glad that I made time for this one. It may be an oldie, but it's a goodie!
May 11, 2016
Not all books suffer the dreaded second book curse. Most of the time, especially in YA series/trilogies, the second book will always be the most dreaded one. Shusterman managed to create a terrific novel. A great successor to Everlost.
The novel continues with three different voices. We have Mary, Allie, and Nick. Naturally we tend to have favorites when it comes to novels with different voices, and I also have my own in this novel. I liked Allie's adventure more because I'm really interested with her ability to skinjack. It's great that the author expounds on her ability in this novel, and I learned a lot more about it.
The author didn't disappoint with the plot and character development. The only thing that bothered me was the fact that this novel is 100+ pages longer, and there are some dull moments here and there. Forgivable flaws, but the next novel is 200+ pages longer than the first. Hopefully it's a substantial 200+ pages.
4.5/5 stars. I gave this the same rating as the first novel, but honestly I liked this one a lot better. It's still not worthy of a 5-star rating, but it's getting there. Hopefully the last novel in the trilogy would be just as good as this, if not better.
The novel continues with three different voices. We have Mary, Allie, and Nick. Naturally we tend to have favorites when it comes to novels with different voices, and I also have my own in this novel. I liked Allie's adventure more because I'm really interested with her ability to skinjack. It's great that the author expounds on her ability in this novel, and I learned a lot more about it.
The author didn't disappoint with the plot and character development. The only thing that bothered me was the fact that this novel is 100+ pages longer, and there are some dull moments here and there. Forgivable flaws, but the next novel is 200+ pages longer than the first. Hopefully it's a substantial 200+ pages.
4.5/5 stars. I gave this the same rating as the first novel, but honestly I liked this one a lot better. It's still not worthy of a 5-star rating, but it's getting there. Hopefully the last novel in the trilogy would be just as good as this, if not better.
January 28, 2010
Ohhh my gosh. I don't even know where to begin! Neal Shusterman is basically an amazing genius. I'm surprised he's not more famous. I've seen more people reading Unwind recently, which is good. I hope more people keep reading his books, because they are AWESOME! Unwind is definitely his best, and I don't know if he can ever write anything as shocking and powerful, but Everwild is the closest he's gotten so far.
But before I get to my review of Everwild specifically, I just want to point out the reasons why I love Neal Shusterman in general. First of all, his stories are original. He's one of those authors who takes risks, who doesn't fall back on typical plots. It's not like the whole ghost-person-world thing hasn't been done before, but he has done something truly spectacular with the idea. The worlds he creates � such as the ones in the Skinjacker books, and also in his other books like Unwind and Downsiders � are thought out extremely well, with lots of intricate details that really blow my mind and make his stories so memorable.
Which brings me to my second point: He really knows how to execute a plot. I read so many books where I'm like, "This idea is so cool, I just wish the author had done more with it." This is not the case with Shusterman. Not only does he use a plot to its full potential, but he just goes above and beyond. He never fails to exceed my expectations. Whenever I think the story is getting good, it just gets even better. Like I said, there are so many details in his books that really stick in my mind. He has perfect pace and unexpected plot twists � the kind of story that not only keeps me guessing and glued to the page as much as possible, but the kind of story that keeps me thinking about it and squirming in agony if I can't pick up the book and keep reading (like if I'm, say, in the middle of math class).
Thirdly, his characters are totally awesome. What I especially appreciate about him is that he has the ability to take on a TON of characters in one story, and yet manage to make each of them unique and interesting � even the most minor of characters. Every one of them has individual traits, and a clear personality, and strong motivations/objectives. I can honestly say that I like all the characters, even if it's in a "wow you are so evil that I love you" kind of way. And even then …his characters are very believable in that none of them are truly "evil" because they all think they're doing the right thing.
I also love Shusterman's writing style. I skim most books, but he's one of those authors who makes me hang on every word, and sometimes even re-read parts because they are just so amazingly written. He has that ability to make his writing flow so well, even though it's concise and easy to understand. He doesn't need fancy wording, yet his word choice is perfect and always clearly gets the message across. This is the kind of writing I aspire to write someday. :]
Now. As for the book itself �
AAAAAHHHHH!!! Okay. Well, I must start off by saying that it was better than Everlost. It wasn't that I didn't have high expectations –I always expect the best from Neal Shusterman. But in general, sequels tend to be worse than the first book. I didn't even know there was going to be a sequel to Everlost, so when I found out about Everwild I was both excited and nervous. I thought Neal Shusterman had already done a lot with the plot in the first book. He might have even exhausted it, and would possibly just keep dragging it out. But he did no such thing. Everwild was amazing in so many ways –starting with how much more Shusterman added to the plot and kept it getting more and more shocking. There were so many plot twists that just made me grin evilly or made my brain scream "OHMIFREAKINGGOD! NO WAY!" I love any book that can do that.
And lastly, I just have to say how much I love the character relationships/romances. It's never the typical "boy and girl like each other, la di da" story. There's something very complex, intriguing, and realistic in the relationships between characters. They're not at all shallow and corny. In fact, they're so moving that it seriously brings me to tears. Like, Allie and Mikey …AWWW THEY ARE THE MOST FREAKING ADORABLE THING! <3 And I also love the relationship between Nick and Mary; it's so very complicated and twisted and gaaaahh � I have no words to express.
In short, Neal Shusterman rocks my socks, Everwild is my favorite book of the year so far, and I can not wait for the third Skinjacker book. In fact, I might explode waiting for it to come out. ;)
But before I get to my review of Everwild specifically, I just want to point out the reasons why I love Neal Shusterman in general. First of all, his stories are original. He's one of those authors who takes risks, who doesn't fall back on typical plots. It's not like the whole ghost-person-world thing hasn't been done before, but he has done something truly spectacular with the idea. The worlds he creates � such as the ones in the Skinjacker books, and also in his other books like Unwind and Downsiders � are thought out extremely well, with lots of intricate details that really blow my mind and make his stories so memorable.
Which brings me to my second point: He really knows how to execute a plot. I read so many books where I'm like, "This idea is so cool, I just wish the author had done more with it." This is not the case with Shusterman. Not only does he use a plot to its full potential, but he just goes above and beyond. He never fails to exceed my expectations. Whenever I think the story is getting good, it just gets even better. Like I said, there are so many details in his books that really stick in my mind. He has perfect pace and unexpected plot twists � the kind of story that not only keeps me guessing and glued to the page as much as possible, but the kind of story that keeps me thinking about it and squirming in agony if I can't pick up the book and keep reading (like if I'm, say, in the middle of math class).
Thirdly, his characters are totally awesome. What I especially appreciate about him is that he has the ability to take on a TON of characters in one story, and yet manage to make each of them unique and interesting � even the most minor of characters. Every one of them has individual traits, and a clear personality, and strong motivations/objectives. I can honestly say that I like all the characters, even if it's in a "wow you are so evil that I love you" kind of way. And even then …his characters are very believable in that none of them are truly "evil" because they all think they're doing the right thing.
I also love Shusterman's writing style. I skim most books, but he's one of those authors who makes me hang on every word, and sometimes even re-read parts because they are just so amazingly written. He has that ability to make his writing flow so well, even though it's concise and easy to understand. He doesn't need fancy wording, yet his word choice is perfect and always clearly gets the message across. This is the kind of writing I aspire to write someday. :]
Now. As for the book itself �
AAAAAHHHHH!!! Okay. Well, I must start off by saying that it was better than Everlost. It wasn't that I didn't have high expectations –I always expect the best from Neal Shusterman. But in general, sequels tend to be worse than the first book. I didn't even know there was going to be a sequel to Everlost, so when I found out about Everwild I was both excited and nervous. I thought Neal Shusterman had already done a lot with the plot in the first book. He might have even exhausted it, and would possibly just keep dragging it out. But he did no such thing. Everwild was amazing in so many ways –starting with how much more Shusterman added to the plot and kept it getting more and more shocking. There were so many plot twists that just made me grin evilly or made my brain scream "OHMIFREAKINGGOD! NO WAY!" I love any book that can do that.
And lastly, I just have to say how much I love the character relationships/romances. It's never the typical "boy and girl like each other, la di da" story. There's something very complex, intriguing, and realistic in the relationships between characters. They're not at all shallow and corny. In fact, they're so moving that it seriously brings me to tears. Like, Allie and Mikey …AWWW THEY ARE THE MOST FREAKING ADORABLE THING! <3 And I also love the relationship between Nick and Mary; it's so very complicated and twisted and gaaaahh � I have no words to express.
In short, Neal Shusterman rocks my socks, Everwild is my favorite book of the year so far, and I can not wait for the third Skinjacker book. In fact, I might explode waiting for it to come out. ;)
December 23, 2009
The second of a planned trilogy, EVERWILD picks up a unspecified (but probably short) time after Everlost ends. And wow...I thought EVERLOST was good, but EVERLOST blows it out of the water in every way, shape, and form possible... A sequel that was better than the first!
EVERWILD continues the story of Allie and Nick, but their stories diverge as they pursue separate goals; Allie sets off with Mikey to find her parents in hopes that she might put her spirit to rest, while Nick finds himself against Mary Hightower in a race to find and use the lost children of, well, Everlost, for their own plans. Along the way, we are introduced to several new and unique characters that make the book that much more awesome.
Honestly, I don't think I could possibly give EVERWILD a summary worthy of its content. The summary above is only the beginning of a long and thrilling adventure. Shusterman wowed me beyond belief with his unending talent and beautiful writing, and it's clear that he pays meticulous attention to every aspect of the story. EVERWILD is a very layered book and each subplot is as interesting as the next. There are no dull moments, and I was very pulled into the story and experienced suspense and excitement and nervousness and thrills right alongside the characters. Shusterman manages to pack adventure, action, suspense, and comedy into one superb novel.
In EVERWILD, Shusterman delves deeper into the personalities of the main characters, whom are mainly Allie, Nick, and Mary. Allie and Nick are clearly protagonists, and very interesting ones at that, but I loved how Shusterman had a character like Mary, whom you couldn't be sure was truly evil or not and seemed insane yet sane, twisted yet not... The new characters were a delight; some were endearing well others gave off a rather sinister vibe.
There is only one complaint I had with EVERWILD: it had to end. I was so enthralled with everything that was happening that I was devastated when it ended. On a very cliffhanger-ish scene. But at the same time that's wonderful because it means that there is going to be more to this wonder-filled series!
A definite favourite for me and a book I'm going to recommend to everyone I know!
EVERWILD continues the story of Allie and Nick, but their stories diverge as they pursue separate goals; Allie sets off with Mikey to find her parents in hopes that she might put her spirit to rest, while Nick finds himself against Mary Hightower in a race to find and use the lost children of, well, Everlost, for their own plans. Along the way, we are introduced to several new and unique characters that make the book that much more awesome.
Honestly, I don't think I could possibly give EVERWILD a summary worthy of its content. The summary above is only the beginning of a long and thrilling adventure. Shusterman wowed me beyond belief with his unending talent and beautiful writing, and it's clear that he pays meticulous attention to every aspect of the story. EVERWILD is a very layered book and each subplot is as interesting as the next. There are no dull moments, and I was very pulled into the story and experienced suspense and excitement and nervousness and thrills right alongside the characters. Shusterman manages to pack adventure, action, suspense, and comedy into one superb novel.
In EVERWILD, Shusterman delves deeper into the personalities of the main characters, whom are mainly Allie, Nick, and Mary. Allie and Nick are clearly protagonists, and very interesting ones at that, but I loved how Shusterman had a character like Mary, whom you couldn't be sure was truly evil or not and seemed insane yet sane, twisted yet not... The new characters were a delight; some were endearing well others gave off a rather sinister vibe.
There is only one complaint I had with EVERWILD: it had to end. I was so enthralled with everything that was happening that I was devastated when it ended. On a very cliffhanger-ish scene. But at the same time that's wonderful because it means that there is going to be more to this wonder-filled series!
A definite favourite for me and a book I'm going to recommend to everyone I know!
February 6, 2010
This book is now my favorite book. Ever. I think I need a good night's sleep before I can begin to describe it.
Okay, now I think I’m ready for this.
Everwild is the most phenomenal book I have ever read. Shusterman has successfully combined the most original plot, the highest level of writing, and the greatest characters into one terrific story. If your opinion of a book is easily swayed by others' opinions or reviews, I would stop reading this review right now. Pick up a copy of Everlost, the first book in the Skinjacker series, instead. If you’ve already read Everlost, then find a copy of Everwild IMMEDIATELY.
Moving on� I don’t think I can express how much I loved Everwild in mere words. But I’ll try.
I don’t think I can count of my fingers how many times I’ve said an author has a “gift� for writing. Well, if other authors have a gift for writing, then Neal Shusterman was born to write. He just possesses raw talent and an amazing imagination. In terms of character development, plot, and writing (which basically covers all the components of a book) I don’t think I can name an author that can craft a story better than Shusterman.
His characters are truly flawless. Not flawless, as in having no flaws, but flawless as in their depth and description. Each of his characters is fleshed out to their maximum potency and it doesn’t even stop there. They have all the things that make human beings, Human Beings. Desire, Guilt, and Love - just to name a few. Nick, Mikey, Allie, and even Mary will pull you into their motivations and unobstructed ideals. What is even more amazing about Shusterman’s characters is that absolutely none of them share any resemblances with the common stereotypes, like the Mary Sue or the Unreasonably Evil Antagonist. They are just so well thought out and I have come to love each of them.
Shusterman weaves magnificent writing and addictive plot together in Everwild. The writing was pure gold. I clung to every single word, and wanted to tear the book apart to know what was going to happen next. There wasn’t a lot of advanced vocabulary that I had to go look up in the dictionary, but the way Shusterman writes is perfection already � he writes concisely, beautifully, and passionately enough to convey his message or the character’s emotions so strongly it’s just mind-blowing. I can name numerous pages that made me want to cry just because of how much I loved the writing: 259-265, 172-176, THE LAST PAGE, etc.
And finally, the plot. A lot of times when I read this book I would just stop and think,� This is SO brilliant. Where does he get all his ideas from?� I think Shusterman has a limitless imagination that extends beyond the realms of human thought, because each of his books are so individual and powerful in their story. There was NOTHING in Everwild that pertained to the usual young adult fare. There was no sex, no cursing, no vampires, no abusive parents, no drugs, etc. It was all pure fantasy, and fantasy at its� best. I literally could not put the book down after I read maybe the first chapter. Everything in the story flowed so well � all the foreshadowing and the reveals were perfectly placed and executed with gusto. I can see just how many things could have gone wrong if the Skinjacker trilogy was placed in the hands of another author.
So. This is really the type of book that makes me want to be a writer when I grow up. :)
Okay, now I think I’m ready for this.
Everwild is the most phenomenal book I have ever read. Shusterman has successfully combined the most original plot, the highest level of writing, and the greatest characters into one terrific story. If your opinion of a book is easily swayed by others' opinions or reviews, I would stop reading this review right now. Pick up a copy of Everlost, the first book in the Skinjacker series, instead. If you’ve already read Everlost, then find a copy of Everwild IMMEDIATELY.
Moving on� I don’t think I can express how much I loved Everwild in mere words. But I’ll try.
I don’t think I can count of my fingers how many times I’ve said an author has a “gift� for writing. Well, if other authors have a gift for writing, then Neal Shusterman was born to write. He just possesses raw talent and an amazing imagination. In terms of character development, plot, and writing (which basically covers all the components of a book) I don’t think I can name an author that can craft a story better than Shusterman.
His characters are truly flawless. Not flawless, as in having no flaws, but flawless as in their depth and description. Each of his characters is fleshed out to their maximum potency and it doesn’t even stop there. They have all the things that make human beings, Human Beings. Desire, Guilt, and Love - just to name a few. Nick, Mikey, Allie, and even Mary will pull you into their motivations and unobstructed ideals. What is even more amazing about Shusterman’s characters is that absolutely none of them share any resemblances with the common stereotypes, like the Mary Sue or the Unreasonably Evil Antagonist. They are just so well thought out and I have come to love each of them.
Shusterman weaves magnificent writing and addictive plot together in Everwild. The writing was pure gold. I clung to every single word, and wanted to tear the book apart to know what was going to happen next. There wasn’t a lot of advanced vocabulary that I had to go look up in the dictionary, but the way Shusterman writes is perfection already � he writes concisely, beautifully, and passionately enough to convey his message or the character’s emotions so strongly it’s just mind-blowing. I can name numerous pages that made me want to cry just because of how much I loved the writing: 259-265, 172-176, THE LAST PAGE, etc.
And finally, the plot. A lot of times when I read this book I would just stop and think,� This is SO brilliant. Where does he get all his ideas from?� I think Shusterman has a limitless imagination that extends beyond the realms of human thought, because each of his books are so individual and powerful in their story. There was NOTHING in Everwild that pertained to the usual young adult fare. There was no sex, no cursing, no vampires, no abusive parents, no drugs, etc. It was all pure fantasy, and fantasy at its� best. I literally could not put the book down after I read maybe the first chapter. Everything in the story flowed so well � all the foreshadowing and the reveals were perfectly placed and executed with gusto. I can see just how many things could have gone wrong if the Skinjacker trilogy was placed in the hands of another author.
So. This is really the type of book that makes me want to be a writer when I grow up. :)
November 22, 2019
The plot is crazy.
Plot twists are crazy.
Mary is crazy.
I loved most of the things in the book. The ideas, the complex plot, the interesting characters, the writing style...
I am so hungry for the next book that I can't wait to get my hands on it.
I wish it didn't end on a cliffhanger. Wonderful books don't get 5 stars because of those cliffhanger endings... Why, Neal Shusterman, why should you turn into Rick Riordan?
And also, I wasn't the fan of Nick/Mary romance... Allie and Micky were okay, but Mary with Nick? Nope. Not saying that Mary is a bad character...But she sure is one immoral crazy witch.
And that Milos....Gosh I hate him!
Jumping to the next book! Wish me luck!
Plot twists are crazy.
Mary is crazy.
I loved most of the things in the book. The ideas, the complex plot, the interesting characters, the writing style...
I am so hungry for the next book that I can't wait to get my hands on it.
I wish it didn't end on a cliffhanger. Wonderful books don't get 5 stars because of those cliffhanger endings... Why, Neal Shusterman, why should you turn into Rick Riordan?
And also, I wasn't the fan of Nick/Mary romance... Allie and Micky were okay, but Mary with Nick? Nope. Not saying that Mary is a bad character...But she sure is one immoral crazy witch.
And that Milos....Gosh I hate him!
Jumping to the next book! Wish me luck!
March 22, 2020
All of our leading players are now scattered across Everlost. Allie along with Mikey is on her way to Memphis to find her family and learns the ins and outs of skinjacking from others who know how. Nick, now known as the Chocolate Ogre, is hellbent on stopping Mary Hightower and sending children across Everlost into the light. While still a mostly lighthearted book, there were some moments of depth, such as Zin's ability to rip things out of Everlost or the dark nature of skinjacking. Quite a unique story and well told.
September 18, 2024
☆Rating: 3.5�
i have so many mixed feelings about this one.
first, Neal Schusterman is an expert at dropping some crazy lore. he knows how to hook people into his world building.
second, the entire middle section with the love triangle was SO annoying to read. instead of wasting time on Allie and Milos, Mikey and Allie could've been developed better. their relationship/ being in love was rushed as a result.
third, i just don't know how to feel about the ending. i don't have any words.
i have so many mixed feelings about this one.
first, Neal Schusterman is an expert at dropping some crazy lore. he knows how to hook people into his world building.
second, the entire middle section with the love triangle was SO annoying to read. instead of wasting time on Allie and Milos, Mikey and Allie could've been developed better. their relationship/ being in love was rushed as a result.
third, i just don't know how to feel about the ending. i don't have any words.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2012
You can tell that Neal Shusterman studied psychology in college. He does such a good job with his characters, diving into ethics and the morality of kids at different ages/stages. He doesn't write stereotypical, cliched or 2-D "bad" guys. He makes them human and often shows you how they went down the roads they do. He also dives into the "good" guys and shows us their mistakes too, making sure things are never black and white. He can turn a situation on a dime, surprising both his readers and I think his characters too.
In this book he tackles, amongst other things, zealotry and some of the ways a person who used to be "good" might go down that road. The stakes are higher in this book and the tension is cranked. There are just as many surprises as in the first book. I was tense reading it, dreading where it was going but knowing it would be an interesting ride. I know that this will probably be my experience with the next book because of the way this one leaves off.
I keep putting quotes around the terms good and bad because Neal Shusterman is really good at making these kinds of things grey or not so perfectly clear. While we root for and against certain characters and situations no one tends to be very static with only making good or bad choices.
This is a book I definitely hope my kids will read as there is so much to discuss. Neal Shusterman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!
In this book he tackles, amongst other things, zealotry and some of the ways a person who used to be "good" might go down that road. The stakes are higher in this book and the tension is cranked. There are just as many surprises as in the first book. I was tense reading it, dreading where it was going but knowing it would be an interesting ride. I know that this will probably be my experience with the next book because of the way this one leaves off.
I keep putting quotes around the terms good and bad because Neal Shusterman is really good at making these kinds of things grey or not so perfectly clear. While we root for and against certain characters and situations no one tends to be very static with only making good or bad choices.
This is a book I definitely hope my kids will read as there is so much to discuss. Neal Shusterman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!
August 17, 2024
Stars: 3 out of 5.
I liked this less than the first book, but it was still a good read. We learn a lot more about Everlost and skinjackers. And some of the characters finally find their purpose.
Longer review to come.
I liked this less than the first book, but it was still a good read. We learn a lot more about Everlost and skinjackers. And some of the characters finally find their purpose.
Longer review to come.
January 22, 2025
The first two-thirds of the book was definitely disappointing, but the last third was good enough to make it ok. It’s not nearly as good as it could be.
January 1, 2019
4.5, rounded up because a couple parts blew me away.
I had to reread the first book first, because when I started the second one I found I didn't remember much about the first one. I'm very glad I did refresh my memory! The second book does reiterate some things you learn in the first book, but it was still really nice to get the whole thing again before reading this one.
There's some great character development in Everwild. I will say a couple characters shocked me and kept me guessing, but they are all really well-rounded and well-formed. No stereotypes or cliches here!
There is a reveal in this book that shook me to my core! I had no idea it was coming, and it's a large part of why I'm rounding this up to 5 stars. I am now theorizing/wondering how it will play out in the third book, and I'm super excited for the possibilities!
Another thing I really loved was the old lady/corsage chapter (chapter 23, Severance and Blithe). I just sat there at the end of the chapter, blinking back tears. It was so incredibly moving and I wasn't expecting this little vignette but it may have been my favorite part of the book.
I'm really looking forward to reading the conclusion of the series! I thought this series wouldn't be as interesting as the Unwind series because it does feel geared towards younger people, but this book really hooked me, even if the first one didn't as much.
I had to reread the first book first, because when I started the second one I found I didn't remember much about the first one. I'm very glad I did refresh my memory! The second book does reiterate some things you learn in the first book, but it was still really nice to get the whole thing again before reading this one.
There's some great character development in Everwild. I will say a couple characters shocked me and kept me guessing, but they are all really well-rounded and well-formed. No stereotypes or cliches here!
There is a reveal in this book that shook me to my core! I had no idea it was coming, and it's a large part of why I'm rounding this up to 5 stars. I am now theorizing/wondering how it will play out in the third book, and I'm super excited for the possibilities!
Another thing I really loved was the old lady/corsage chapter (chapter 23, Severance and Blithe). I just sat there at the end of the chapter, blinking back tears. It was so incredibly moving and I wasn't expecting this little vignette but it may have been my favorite part of the book.
I'm really looking forward to reading the conclusion of the series! I thought this series wouldn't be as interesting as the Unwind series because it does feel geared towards younger people, but this book really hooked me, even if the first one didn't as much.
May 7, 2024
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Mary is one scary lady! Not only does she want to rule Everwild, she was willing to do whatever it took to get back there when she was forced out! Terrifying. That girl has some scary plans! I couldn't believe when she was willing to side with Jill after she learned what she was really doing to collect new souls (well I could, but it was such an awful thing she was doing!).
Mikey has learned more about his "superpower" and honestly it's pretty cool. I love that Allie is completely supportive of it, too. He knows exactly how scary he can be, so he was very afraid that she would reject him when she found out.
Allie has learned more about her origins and her current family (my heart breaks for her). I know she didn't expect what she learned about to be the truth, so that had to have been a pretty big blow for her. Although, it was good to learn about her mom and dad.
Nick went full chocolate ogre. Well, full chocolate ghost boy; ogre doesn't really fit his personality. His personal mission is much better than Mary's, too. You can definitely see the difference in their plans, even though both of them are, in a way, controlling the little afterlights futures. Nick, however, really does want the best for the little afterlights, where Mary wants to be their overlord.
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Mary is one scary lady! Not only does she want to rule Everwild, she was willing to do whatever it took to get back there when she was forced out! Terrifying. That girl has some scary plans! I couldn't believe when she was willing to side with Jill after she learned what she was really doing to collect new souls (well I could, but it was such an awful thing she was doing!).
Mikey has learned more about his "superpower" and honestly it's pretty cool. I love that Allie is completely supportive of it, too. He knows exactly how scary he can be, so he was very afraid that she would reject him when she found out.
Allie has learned more about her origins and her current family (my heart breaks for her). I know she didn't expect what she learned about to be the truth, so that had to have been a pretty big blow for her. Although, it was good to learn about her mom and dad.
Nick went full chocolate ogre. Well, full chocolate ghost boy; ogre doesn't really fit his personality. His personal mission is much better than Mary's, too. You can definitely see the difference in their plans, even though both of them are, in a way, controlling the little afterlights futures. Nick, however, really does want the best for the little afterlights, where Mary wants to be their overlord.
2016
August 11, 2010
Let me firstly say that I do not like how Nick has turned out since the end of “Everlost�. Secondly, I still firmly believe that Mary is a witch, and I really hope that instead of coming to Everlost once again she actually goes down the tunnel.
Lastly, I was entirely far too angry that Zinnia is not part of Everlost anymore. In “Everlost� I grew very fond of Lief. In “Everwild� I grew very fond of Zinnia. Both times the characters have been put out. It’s beginning to get annoying.
Because I dislike Mary so much, I went so far as to skip the entirety of Part 3 because it only deals with her. That’s the downside to this book � you can skip it/scan it and still know what is happening for the rest of the book. I was more than a little deflated when I realized that.
Although it pales when compared to its prequel, “Everwild� is still a damn good book. Even more so if you don’t so adversely despise some of the characters. In fact, I am now firmly rooted in the belief that if I suddenly forget what I was about to say, a skinjacker briefly body-surfed through me.
People look at me strange for that. It’s all good.
Lastly, I was entirely far too angry that Zinnia is not part of Everlost anymore. In “Everlost� I grew very fond of Lief. In “Everwild� I grew very fond of Zinnia. Both times the characters have been put out. It’s beginning to get annoying.
Because I dislike Mary so much, I went so far as to skip the entirety of Part 3 because it only deals with her. That’s the downside to this book � you can skip it/scan it and still know what is happening for the rest of the book. I was more than a little deflated when I realized that.
Although it pales when compared to its prequel, “Everwild� is still a damn good book. Even more so if you don’t so adversely despise some of the characters. In fact, I am now firmly rooted in the belief that if I suddenly forget what I was about to say, a skinjacker briefly body-surfed through me.
People look at me strange for that. It’s all good.
January 23, 2024
¡Pero qué subidón pegó esto!. Cómo es posible!.
Para empezar que los fantasmas no me llaman nada de nada, que el primero de la saga me gustó mucho más de lo esperado... para ser de fantasmas y más infantil que juvenil. Lo consideraba aceptable ya que me resultó entretenido y teniendo en cuenta las circunstancias (medio infantil, fantasmas, etc) consideraba que resultarme entretenido con esas características era todo un logro.
Lo que no me esperaba, ni en mis fantasías más disparatadas, era que el segundo libro de la saga iba a pasar de entretenido (la primera mitad) a absorbente y de ahí a dejarme boquiabierta.
¿Cómo se le ocurrirán estas cosas a este hombre?. Tiene una imaginación portentosa. Lo del robo al revés, ya fue el no va más. Este autor no defrauda, por lo que estoy viendo. GL (Neal Shusterman)
Para empezar que los fantasmas no me llaman nada de nada, que el primero de la saga me gustó mucho más de lo esperado... para ser de fantasmas y más infantil que juvenil. Lo consideraba aceptable ya que me resultó entretenido y teniendo en cuenta las circunstancias (medio infantil, fantasmas, etc) consideraba que resultarme entretenido con esas características era todo un logro.
Lo que no me esperaba, ni en mis fantasías más disparatadas, era que el segundo libro de la saga iba a pasar de entretenido (la primera mitad) a absorbente y de ahí a dejarme boquiabierta.
¿Cómo se le ocurrirán estas cosas a este hombre?. Tiene una imaginación portentosa. Lo del robo al revés, ya fue el no va más. Este autor no defrauda, por lo que estoy viendo. GL (Neal Shusterman)
March 3, 2021
I'm impressed with how much better the second installment felt than the first. The dark aspects I was longing for in the first book were delivered in the second. And I don't think I've groaned and been annoyed by a villain this much since Dolores Umbridge.
July 9, 2015
This novel was just as fascinating as the first. It's well written and has an intriguing world. We get answers about skinjackers and what they can do as well as why, we meet a ripper who can not only pull things from the living world but put them back.
Nick still has the most development to me. Allie was a bit annoying in parts, but I really enjoyed her developing along the way. Mary is even more creepy than before and reading about her just fives me shivers.
The ending of this left us with plenty of questions without being extremely frustrating. The very end was the creepiest, most disturbing scene of all.
Nick still has the most development to me. Allie was a bit annoying in parts, but I really enjoyed her developing along the way. Mary is even more creepy than before and reading about her just fives me shivers.
The ending of this left us with plenty of questions without being extremely frustrating. The very end was the creepiest, most disturbing scene of all.
March 8, 2016
He tardado más en leer este libro porque he tenido que hacer muchas cosas y no he tenido tiempo, además de acabar otro antes. Desde luego las páginas se me pasaban volando, el autor ha conseguido meterme otra vez en el mundo de Everlost y disfrutarlo. Los personajes antiguos y los nuevos me han seguido encantando. Quizás me han chirríado un poco la parte romántica, que ha sido un parte muy secundaria de la historia. Con un ritmo frenético este libro me ha gustado mucho, y me ha dejado con muchas ganas de leer el tercero y último de la trilogía.
February 3, 2017
This series is very inventive! I thought Everwild was even better than Everlost. Neil Shusterman has created a world that is full of wonder and disturbing events, sprinkled with just the right amount of humor. It's written in such a sweet, innocent way, that the disturbing things some of the characters do seem to creep up on you, and are all the more shocking because of it. I can’t wait to read the next book.
November 4, 2024
El final de la primera entrega me dejo entusiasmada para saber como iba a continuar la aventura de Allie y Nick, además de los nuevos personajes Mickey y Megan.
Sin embargo, los dos tercios de la continuación, entregaban más información del mundo y las motivaciones de cada personaje, si bien eran interesantes resultaban un tanto tediosas.. pero llegando al 70% del final, se vienen varios plot twist que no veía venir y te dejan con ansias de ver como termina todo para estos personajes� no se si será mi próxima lectura, pero sí o sí necesito saber el final 😅
Sin embargo, los dos tercios de la continuación, entregaban más información del mundo y las motivaciones de cada personaje, si bien eran interesantes resultaban un tanto tediosas.. pero llegando al 70% del final, se vienen varios plot twist que no veía venir y te dejan con ansias de ver como termina todo para estos personajes� no se si será mi próxima lectura, pero sí o sí necesito saber el final 😅
July 9, 2020
I loved Mikey's parts in particular, how could Allie do him like that? :'( Mary is annoyin, and Nick is his usual foolish self. Really enjoyed his one.
August 5, 2011
Everwild continues the story of young Nick (also known as the Chocolate Ogre) and Allie the Outcast, two children who died in a car accident but instead of passing over to the next life, they became trapped in an eerie in-between known only as Everlost. In Everlost, children's souls, called Afterlights, wander the world in search of purpose and leadership while watching the living world continue around them in a blur.
Since Nick's defeat of Mary Hightower in Everlost, Mary has decided to strengthen her influence on the Afterlights of Everlost and expand her control. She takes every opportunity to slander Nick, calling him an ogre and claiming that he is killing young Afterlights. Mary uses her toxic, infectious influence to build an army to take on Nick and his followers. Nick retaliates by building an army of his own. Meanwhile, Allie learns more about her unique ability to "skinjack" or possess a living being and uses it to find her family in the living world -only to discover a shocking revelation.
Filled with plenty of unexpected twists, fully-developed characters and a unique and engaging plot, Everwild is a phenomenal novel. Schusterman's writing is spot on -not too many details, but enough to set an eerie, unsettling tone that fits the world of Everlost perfectly. I was a little surprised that this is meant to be a YA novel since it can be incredibly dark at points, but these moments are what enhance the characters and help give them a life of their own.
I read this entire book in one day -I just couldn't stop. Schusterman hooked me from the very first page until the very last, and after such a shocking ending, I'll be hooked until the final novel hits shelves.
Since Nick's defeat of Mary Hightower in Everlost, Mary has decided to strengthen her influence on the Afterlights of Everlost and expand her control. She takes every opportunity to slander Nick, calling him an ogre and claiming that he is killing young Afterlights. Mary uses her toxic, infectious influence to build an army to take on Nick and his followers. Nick retaliates by building an army of his own. Meanwhile, Allie learns more about her unique ability to "skinjack" or possess a living being and uses it to find her family in the living world -only to discover a shocking revelation.
Filled with plenty of unexpected twists, fully-developed characters and a unique and engaging plot, Everwild is a phenomenal novel. Schusterman's writing is spot on -not too many details, but enough to set an eerie, unsettling tone that fits the world of Everlost perfectly. I was a little surprised that this is meant to be a YA novel since it can be incredibly dark at points, but these moments are what enhance the characters and help give them a life of their own.
I read this entire book in one day -I just couldn't stop. Schusterman hooked me from the very first page until the very last, and after such a shocking ending, I'll be hooked until the final novel hits shelves.
October 2, 2014
Tämä trilogia vie minulta yöunet, kun en malta laskea näitä käsistäni. Everwild oli jopa vielä parempi kuin Everlost, vaikka oli huomattavasti synkempi. Edelleenkään kirjassa ei juuri ole väkivaltaa, vaikka pelottavan uhka on koko ajan läsnä ja juoni on kynsiäpureskeltavan jännittävä.
Näissä kirjoissa kuvataan elämää kuoleman jälkeen, sitä kuinka jotkut kuolleet palaavat kukin tavallaan elävien joukkoon ja sitä, kuinka Everlostin lapset pärjäävät, kukin tavallaan, elämän ja kuoleman välimaastossa.
Everlost on muokannut kirjan päähenkilöistä entistä mielenkiintoisempia, Allie oppii lisää skinjackingistä, elävien ihmisten ruumiiden kaappaamisesta, Nickin suklaatahra on levinnyt lähes koko pojan päälle, Marystä on muotoutumassa todellinen Sky Witch, uskomaton Everlostin pahis, joka kerää uusia lapsia joukkoihinsa valloittaakseen maailman ja the McGill-hirviö on jälleen valloillaan. Lisäksi joukossa on entisiä ja uusia henkilöitä, joiden tekoset vaikuttavat asioiden kulkuun. Neal Shusterman on antanut mielikuvituksensa jälleen laukata ja juoni elää aivan omaa, arvaamatonta elämäänsä. Everwild tarkoittaa Everlostin tuntemattomia paikkoja. Allie lähtee Memphisiin etsimään vanhempiaan ja muutkin lapset ovat liikekannalla. Matkaa tehdään elävien ihmisten ruumiissa, aavehevosella, aavejunassa ja Hindenburg-ilmalaivalla. Lapset löytävät uusia paikkoja, mutta Mempihistä länteen ei kukaan pääse, koska siellä puhaltaa mahdoton tuuli, jota aavelapset eivät voi ohittaa.
Vaikka kirjalla on hitaahko alku, siinä tapahtuu todella paljon kaikkea, seikkailuita, jännitystä ja erikoisia juonenkäänteitä. Shusterman lisää jatkuvasti uusia mausteita ja lukija ei voi kuin vain ihmetellä, minne juoni seuraavaksi johtaa. Lämpimästi suosittelen tätä trilogiaa fantastisen ystäville.
Näissä kirjoissa kuvataan elämää kuoleman jälkeen, sitä kuinka jotkut kuolleet palaavat kukin tavallaan elävien joukkoon ja sitä, kuinka Everlostin lapset pärjäävät, kukin tavallaan, elämän ja kuoleman välimaastossa.
Everlost on muokannut kirjan päähenkilöistä entistä mielenkiintoisempia, Allie oppii lisää skinjackingistä, elävien ihmisten ruumiiden kaappaamisesta, Nickin suklaatahra on levinnyt lähes koko pojan päälle, Marystä on muotoutumassa todellinen Sky Witch, uskomaton Everlostin pahis, joka kerää uusia lapsia joukkoihinsa valloittaakseen maailman ja the McGill-hirviö on jälleen valloillaan. Lisäksi joukossa on entisiä ja uusia henkilöitä, joiden tekoset vaikuttavat asioiden kulkuun. Neal Shusterman on antanut mielikuvituksensa jälleen laukata ja juoni elää aivan omaa, arvaamatonta elämäänsä. Everwild tarkoittaa Everlostin tuntemattomia paikkoja. Allie lähtee Memphisiin etsimään vanhempiaan ja muutkin lapset ovat liikekannalla. Matkaa tehdään elävien ihmisten ruumiissa, aavehevosella, aavejunassa ja Hindenburg-ilmalaivalla. Lapset löytävät uusia paikkoja, mutta Mempihistä länteen ei kukaan pääse, koska siellä puhaltaa mahdoton tuuli, jota aavelapset eivät voi ohittaa.
Vaikka kirjalla on hitaahko alku, siinä tapahtuu todella paljon kaikkea, seikkailuita, jännitystä ja erikoisia juonenkäänteitä. Shusterman lisää jatkuvasti uusia mausteita ja lukija ei voi kuin vain ihmetellä, minne juoni seuraavaksi johtaa. Lämpimästi suosittelen tätä trilogiaa fantastisen ystäville.
July 26, 2020
So this book is definitely 3 stars, but Mikey (my fav) did some cool stuff at the end so I bumped it up just for him. This series is definitely super interesting and compelling just like all of the other Neal Shusterman books I've read, but I just honestly??? like don't like a lot of the characters at all lol. Like in Unwind I love the characters so even when they do stupid shit I'm still invested, but in this book Allie would be dumb and I would be like "guess who doesn't carreeeeeee?? ME" But luckily Mickey is helping me out haha.
Anyway, this is still my least favorite series by Shusterman, but still super readable and just good. He's a GOOD writer okay. I will absolutely be finishing the trilogy.
Anyway, this is still my least favorite series by Shusterman, but still super readable and just good. He's a GOOD writer okay. I will absolutely be finishing the trilogy.
September 19, 2022
This is, like, a 3.5? Idk. It was fun. I didn’t love it as much as book one, but it’s also the second book in a series so that’s not too surprising. It was a classic Schusterman and I really enjoyed some of his reveals. He’s always so creative.
April 23, 2018
le falto algo de acción, pero sigue muy entretenido, me gusta el mundo que creo. Esa Mary es una loquilla y a Allí la quería ahorcar, pero va bien.
November 12, 2023
holy geez!!! how freaking good this book was!!
Allie, Nick, and Mikey are by far my favorite characters. Of course you have characters like Mary and Milos (ugh), but even the side characters make you invested in the story!! The world building in this story, I truly thought I had a good idea of how this world operates until I read this one. The flow of the writing allows you to fly right through since it's fast-paced and easy to get right back into the story.
I'm so ready to finish this series and see how the conclusion works out. With this author, you truly have no idea how this will go.
Allie, Nick, and Mikey are by far my favorite characters. Of course you have characters like Mary and Milos (ugh), but even the side characters make you invested in the story!! The world building in this story, I truly thought I had a good idea of how this world operates until I read this one. The flow of the writing allows you to fly right through since it's fast-paced and easy to get right back into the story.
I'm so ready to finish this series and see how the conclusion works out. With this author, you truly have no idea how this will go.
August 2, 2020
Hehe, I kinda took forever to read this. Anyway, I think this book was really interesting because there were many characters, which means that there would be a switch in the setting and the “perspective" of the story depending on the chapter. It confused me sometimes because there was SO MUCH going on, but the end of the book wasn’t really a proper ending, which made me start the next book, Everfound, right after. I think that in this book, we’re introduced to more of the wonders of this world between life and death, and we get to know more about this strange place.
July 2, 2021
This book took me awhile to read but toward the end I really got into it. I had a lot of mixed emotions reading it. I wanted to quit reading the book when one of the characters got over bearing and drunk on power when she thought she was “saving� children. The only other thing I can say is that I really hope 2 of the characters will get together and be happy in the end of the next book.
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