Blackbird

Reviewed by: William Brown - Falmouth Memorial Library, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 9, 2014

Review

It begins when she wakes up laying between the rails of the subway track with a train barreling down upon her. She survives that harrowing moment only to find out that the risk to her life has only just begun. She has no memories, no name, only a backpack, a strange tattoo, and a note that warns her not to contact the police. Only one thing becomes clear quickly: She isn't safe. There are people after her, and they don't intend nice things. Who can she trust? Why are they after her, and who are they? This mystery-thriller tale has lots of questions and turns throughout it, while a few hints of sci-fi and the feeling of being hunted makes this a great choice for fans of the Hunger Games. An exciting and action packed book, this is a good thriller but never develops into a particularly deep backstory, this is a fun, quick read that could have been a longer series with more investment. Still an enjoyable read for fans of sci-fi, dystopias, and survival fiction.

Overall Book Score: good