This book had a lot more passion and action. I like how Fang and Max and the gang were fighting the Flyboys. I even like the part when Max was going against Omega (a future boy of science) and beat his butt. I like the part when Fang and Max hugged each other and Max said, "Don't ever leave me again" and he said, "I won't, ever." That part was very touching. I even like the part when Max and Angel tricked everybody and joined forces with Jeb and Ari and destroyed the Itex Comapny. I like the part when all kids all over the world are attacking the Itex companies, it was exciting. AHS/KS

Reviewed by Karin Perry for TeensReadToo.com

Max and the flock are back. While she continues to keep the flock safe, she also has to figure out how she is supposed to save the world. The evil plan is days away from unfolding. Half of the people in the world are going to be killed in order to give the worthy ones that remain a chance to thrive. The human race has done such a poor job of taking care of the planet that the Itex Corporation decided only the people with something to offer deserve the right to live in it.

Another problem the flock is dealing with is the creation of an updated version of Erasers. Now made of metal and covered with a layer of skin, learning how to take them out takes a little time - especially since these "Flyboys" come equipped with guns!

Relationships are strained within the flock in this latest installment of the MAXIMUM RIDE saga. Fang continues to update his blog and attempt to enlist children from around the world to become involved with the fight against Itex and all its subsidiaries. Max doesn't have faith that kids can help, which, of course, causes friction between them and ultimately leads to a split in the group.

The reader is tugged along on a roller coaster ride adventure with Max's constant sarcastic commentary to guide them. We see familiar faces as well as meet brand new players in this deadly game. Max manages to thwart disaster, reconcile the flock, and discover the identity of her parents. James Patterson does a nice job of tying up loose ends and leaves the story with a satisfying ending. If there isn't a fourth installment, fans will be happy with the way Max and the rest of the flock land on their feet. ( )

This book was just awesome! In this book, Fang and Max split up...which also means half the flock splits up too! :( Max, Nudge, Angel and Total (plus an old friend) are trapped in the school again! How sad!! :(:( But they're in Europe now!! Sadly Fang, Gazzy and Iggy are still in the USA, so they can't help! I hope you love this book! ( )

I am reviewing book four in the Maximum Ride series. This book was wrighten by James Patterson.I chose to read this book because it is from a very good series that i am almost comepletely addicted to, if it were possible.
The story is about, human avian(bird)hybrids.Fighting to save the world. The main charictor Max is amazing, she was chosen to save the world because she is "the last experiment with a soul." She is the leader of her Flock. The Flock consist of six members,Max,Fang,Gasman.Iggy,Angel,and Nudge.Each of the members are human/bird hybrids, and have developed several other supperhuman strengths.
Long story short.Max has to save the world, and take care of a bunch of kids.She figures out her mother is and makes it out alive. The book really did make me happy, but the ending really shouldnt have cut me off mid-sentence it kinda makes me mad because he always dose it.. ( )

The flock is carrying on with the usual order of business. Run. Hide. Survive. Then Fang recieves a mysterious message saying that one of the flock has become a traitor...

I didn't like this book as much as the previous two. The first half in particular seemed to be a little heavy on the snappy comebacks, a little light on actual happenings. And trust me, there needs to be A LOT of snappy comebacks before it gets to be too much for me. It may have been just me, but I thought there were a lot more people saying "like." Like, you know what I mean. That bugs me.

That said, this was a good continuation of the series, once it got going. There are more twisty turns in the plot than in your average maze. I also enjoyed the developing romance between two of our favorite characters. At one point in the book, the flock splits up for a while, continuing the story on two fronts, which I thought made for an interesting dynamic.

My final word: 3 out of 5. Wildly improbable, but entertaining nonetheless. ( )