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Crack dramatic and comic timing... unforgettable... penetrating... The cliffhanger ending is as effective as a shot to the gut. --Booklist (starred review) The emotional, physical, and intellectual drama is well crafted and relentless...Tension [and] suspense...are palpable throughout, mitigated by occasional moments of welcome humor. --School Library Journal Todd's world is a fascinating one, and the psychological and sociological impact of being unable to shut out others' thoughts--or hide your own--is creatively explored ... Todd's colloquial voice is by turns defensive, belligerent, innocent, and desperate; the strength of his point of view and the subtle world-building contained in it make this series opener as promising as it is provocative. --The Horn Book Todd and Viola...are realistically portrayed as kids frequently overwhelmed and terrified by their circumstances...The nicely balanced mix of coming-of-age novel, science-fiction adventure, and dystopic thriller will make this an appealing choice for a range of genre readers...still unsolved mysteries, carefully developed by Ness and left at tantalizing moments of resolution, guarantee anticipation for the next two. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Skillfully structured narrative creates an elegant mixture of action, dialogue, and dark, dsytopian pathos. --VOYA Gives us a glimpse of the depth of evil in our hearts...the ending of this book is absolutely chilling and leaves the reader begging for more. --Library Media Connection This riveting SF thriller is action-packed, with edge-of-your-seat chase scenes, a monstrous villain who just won't die, and moments of both anguish and triumph...Emotionally intense...haunting page-turner. --KLIATT Perhaps the most impressive of the recent crop [of dystopian YA] --New Yorker A read-alone, stay-up-way-too-late book for older readers looking for the combination of being scared and being stirred to gallop to the end. --Chicago Tribune The powerful, gut-clenching cliffhanger will definitely leave you wanting more. --Orlando Examiner online Filled with action, this title will definitely be pleasing to those loving dystopian novels or just looking for a good, if not a tad bit strange, adventure. --A Patchwork of Books

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Patrick Ness, an award-winning novelist, has written for England's Radio 4 and SUNDAY TELEGRAPH and is a literary critic for the GUARDIAN. This is his first book for young adults. Born in Virginia, he currently lives in London.

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