3.5

I am Number Four

James Frey and Jobie Hughes
Book
September
2021

Review:

This was a good book with an interesting plotline, but there were some flaws in portraying the characters. I did not love how Sarah was just there as a clueless love interest who couldn’t help herself. The next book is from Six’s point of view, so it will probably be better. I like how the story moves, and there are some interesting villains. I like Sam a lot he really is a good friend. It was not very smart of four not to leave at the first sign of trouble. Like I know you are “in love”, but your entire planet and species depend on you, and you decide to put that at risk. I knew that Bernie was one of those shapeshifters creatures! I am not sure if I like fours powers because they seem super minor and dull compared to sixes. I predict that the elders have something to do with the destroyed planet because it seemed too easy. I also think that they will bend together (which is kind of obvious). I am interested in seeing how the scone ship relates to things and the other powers. Six has the best powers, and I can’t wait to read her point of view. I am excited about the next book, but this one did feel a little stereotypical Science Fiction YA book.

Trigger Warnings:
profanity, war scenes, mild adult content, war scenes, mild torture and coercion with powers, multiple instances of bullying, and heavy making out

Synopsis From Book:

Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books--but we are real. Our plan was to grow, and train, and become strong, and become one, and fight them. But they found us and started hunting us first. Now all of us are running. Spending our lives in shadows, in places where no one would look, blending in. We have lived among you without you knowing. But they know. They caught Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya. They killed them all. I am Number Four. I am next.
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