Blackout

Hmm.. I didn't really get the point of this book. It would have helped if we had gotten some world building, surely. Basically we've got these kids who have a virus that gives them powers. They get used by the army to try to stop kids with cooler powers. The end. It's a shame, really, because until a......more

2.5 Stars rounded up to 3 Well that was an entertaining action story about some over-powered teens! I liked the premise and the multi POV. I'd like to have seen a bit more use of their powers in battle situations but overall it was a satisfying story. What was missing was some much needed world buildi......more

See more reviews at YA Midnight Reads Thank you HarperTeen for sending me this copy. No compensation was given or taken to alter this review. What would you do if you could influence other people's minds? Disappear at any moment in time? Have your senses heightened to unnatural levels? Or even super......more

Upon finishing this book, the only feeling I can think of is disappointment. There were so many opportunities for Wells to shine when writing this book, so many possible twists and turns it could have taken, but that never happened. Instead, this book is filled with lackluster worldbuilding, juv......more

1.5 star Once again I fell prey to a pretty cover. I just never learn, it seems. I’ll try to make this rant review as short and clear as possible. Please don’t hate me if I don’t succeed. The story is very unstructured and immature, and the narrative technique is a bit odd, which is a euphemism for me......more