FICTION

The Death Code

by Lindsay CUMMINGS
512p. (Murder Complex: Bk. 2). ebook available. HarperCollins/Greenwillow. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062220035.
COPY ISBN
Gr 9 Up— This chilling sequel begins only weeks after its predecessor The Murder Complex (HarperCollins, 2014) ended, providing alternating perspectives of its complex characters. Zephyr is struggling with the knowledge that Meadow holds the key to the Murder Complex's end, while Meadow will stop at nothing to rescue what's left of her family. Cummings has crafted an action-packed thriller that will appeal to fans of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth's Divergent.
After Zephyr rescues Meadow from torture (The Murder Complex), the couple seeks Meadow's family. In the dystopian landscape outside the Perimeter, they encounter dangers as brutal as those they left behind. Brief chapters alternately told by Meadow and Zephyr seem intended to build suspense but instead make for a choppy narrative. There is little distinction between their two voices--and little spark to their romance.
Reviewed by Staff , Aug 01, 2015

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BLOGS

Holiday Gift Guide: Six Inclusive MG Fantasies, a guest post by Marieke Nijkamp
by Amanda MacGregor
BOOKS

Gracie Under the Waves
by Park, Linda Sue
BOOKS

Make My Wish Come True
by Lippincott, Rachael & Alyson Derrick
BOOKS

My Weird School Special: Hip, Hip, Hooray! Every Day Is a Holiday!
by Gutman, Dan
BOOKS

Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook
by Gutta, Razeena Omar & Faaiza Osman
BOOKS

Big Changes for Plum!
by Phelan, Matt
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?