A furjacker who skinjacks great cats, Jix has his own agenda. Mary’s army is joined by a newcomer: Jix, a spy for the Mayan King of Everlost.
In the stunning conclusion to the Skinjacker trilogy by New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Neal Shusterman, the final battle for the very soul of Everlost rages on.Īs Mary Hightower slumbers in a glass coffin waiting to be reborn back into Everlost, her allies and henchmen begin to carry out her terrible mission. This is a book I definitely hope my kids will read as there is so much to discuss.“Compellingly readable and a worthy finale to the Skinjacker trilogy.” - VOYA While we root for and against certain characters and situations no one tends to be very static with only making good or bad choices. 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. I know that this will probably be my experience with the next book because of the way this one leaves off. I was tense reading it, dreading where it was going but knowing it would be an interesting ride. There are just as many surprises as in the first book. The stakes are higher in this book and the tension is cranked. 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. He can turn a situation on a dime, surprising both his readers and I think his characters too. He also dives into the "good" guys and shows us their mistakes too, making sure things are never black and white. He makes them human and often shows you how they went down the roads they do. He doesn't write stereotypical, cliched or 2-D "bad" guys. He does such a good job with his characters, diving into ethics and the morality of kids at different ages/stages. Star rating of 4.5 - You can tell that Neal Shusterman studied psychology in college. Heaven only knows what's going to happen next. It's well written, witty, dialogue and ever-expanding Everlost mythology will leave you clamoring for more. I had no idea where this story was going when I started it, and it thoroughly surprised me all the way up to the ending that left me holding my breath at the suspense. Believe me, there will be plenty to talk about. Parents, buy this one for your kids and then read it first so you can talk about it.
EVERWILD BY NEAL SHUSTERMAN SERIES
This is a great series for students in grade 7, all the way up to adults. The author excels in painting such good portraits of these characters, that even when we despise what they are doing, we are able to understand it. Sometimes the decisions they make are horrific in their callous disregard for life, and yet there are other moments that are extremely poignant and create beautiful images that I am sure will stay with me for quite a while. The author handles issues of ethics and integrity very well as each of our characters struggles with the consequences of their actions and their desire to do what is right for the living world and Everlost. This is an exciting story that will keep readers glued to the page from the very beginning. Does Allie find her home? Can Mikey turn his back on his monster side? Can Nick convince the Afterlighters that he holds the key to true peace? And Mary, well Mary is still trying to take over the world. We once again get to follow Allie the Outcast, Nick the Chocolate Ogre, Mikey McGill, and Mary Hightower as they each pursue their own missions and learn more about their talents and their character. Everwild takes the story ably begun in Everworld, and expands it so thoroughly and with such unrestrained imagination that I was amazed. Too often, these are the ones that consist mostly of filler, and get bogged down in the author's attempts to set up an exciting conclusion. It's hard being a sequel, especially the middle book in a trilogy.
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