This series is so much fun, full of terror and suspense. This book gives us a new point of view of what is going on outside the bubble and a cliffhanger ending that leaves the reader breathless. The problems of the earlier books still exist with there being so many characters that I have problems keeping them and their powers straight (can we get a list in the next book) and the book drags at times. Despite these problems Grant has managed to keep the series fresh and moving even this far into the series. I can't wait for the final book in the series.
Appropriateness: This series is perfect for teenage boys. It's sick and twisted and extremely violent. The violence is gruesome the kids kill each other and some of the characters even relish the idea of torturing and killing other kids. The kids drink alcohol to excess and do drugs. There's a sexual relationship between a couple in this edition, and group of kids display some very hateful and racist behavior. However, there are consequences both physical and emotional to all of the negative behaviors and none of them are glamorized. I wouldn't give this book to a nine year old but it's absolutely appropriate for the12 and up audience that it's targeted towards and this is a series that boys will enjoy. This is a series to buy for your child who hates to read.
