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This novella is an excellent follow-up to "I Am Number Four". That book had a lot of romantic elements with John and the human girl, Sarah, that slowed the plot somewhat. In contrast, this story is much more suspenseful. Readers met Six at the end of the first book, but got little information about her. This novella tells where she was, how she was captured and the death of her Cepan (not a spoiler since we're told she was dead in IANF). What I liked best was how the story drove home the show more point of how dangerous these kids' lives are. The first book was more matter-of-fact, "Numbers 1, 2 and 3 were killed." I never really felt that John was in danger until the climactic conclusion. But the harrowing details of Six's capture truly bring out the horror that they are being hunted by enemies who will joyfully murder them. With this story, the Mogadorians suddenly become more than just boogeymen - they are evil killers who will destroy our world.

The novella was a fast read, but definitely worth the $3.99 I paid for it. Overall, I could not put this story down! It left me excited to read the next novel, which despite the implications of the name will be told by Seven, not Six. Highly recommended. show less

Five out of God damned Five! Now THAT'S how you write a series finale!

This book had everything: witty dialogue, death/loss, sweet moments, scenes where I wanted to cry, scenes where I wanted cheer for the characters and their victories, just everything!

The characters were strong in every way without being god-like, but they also had "weaknesses" that caused them to make rash decisions and to fail in certain attempts to fight the Mogs. I loved seeing them navigate obstacles and their sheer show more determination to succeed despite overwhelming odds.

I am very pleased with how things ended. The ending was very strongly written and emotional and I felt my heartstrings getting yanked on and my eyes watered up a bit.

The epilogue was extremely well done as well. I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the post-Setrákus Ra Earth. Hell, the epilogue made me wish for a spin-off series following the "after" so we could see what happens to Earth-born Legacy-wielders.

As for getting to see the remaining Garde and how they are taking to post-war life, I enjoyed it so much. As bad as it sounds, I like that not everyone ended up 100% okay and some are still struggling to cope with their losses. I particularly enjoyed how Five ended up. It seems fitting to me. Getting to see Walker and Daniela was wonderful as well. I love that the author didn't just abandon their threads. The same goes for Adam. Though I respect his decision, it is maybe a little naiive.

Overall, I absolutely loved this series and would highly highly recommend it to everyone. The character development is so huge and the writing is compelling. show less

Este libro es ABURRIDO, muy aburrido, absurdamente aburrido. El que tengas a Superman, digo John, digo Cuatro Aclaración, este Cuatro , no este Cuatro ...Me pregunto si no servira otro número (?) no ayuda a que la historia sea interesante, la personalidad es aburrida, practicamente no tiene sentimientos...a menos que maten a uno de los legados, que son el resto de los alienigenes, porque es el único momento en que reacciona...aunque no porque el libro lo diga, a que me refiero con esto: a show more que el libro es lo sufiecientemente extenso, pero esta lejisimos de tener una construcción del mundo (Lorien, no la tierra), construcción de los personajes, o tener lógica alguna.

Cada una de las cosas que pasan son o un cliche de película adolescente (el bullyng, la chica modelo, el problema con los padres, la rebeldía mal enfocada, el insta-love) o una busqueda desesperada por romper las bases de la historia. De verdad cada cosa que se plantea al inicio del libro es destruida pasando la mitad y por razones estúpidas, o sencillamente sin razón.

El estilo de escritura es muy escueto, hace mucho enfasis en Superman y Luoise (digo Cuatro/John y Sarah) en que ella es la forma de lograr que el revele sus poderes...y todos lo vean como algo normal, pero no hay desarrollo en la historia de los extraterrestres, en ninguno de ellos (mmmm ¿será por eso que el 60% del libro es romance?¿Porque faltaba creatividad para...no se...contar algo interesante, aunque fuera jodido relleno?)

En fin, una perdida de tiempo. show less

This is a collection of three novellas that fit into the world of The Lorien Legacies. As far as reading order, they all come between books one and two, although that's not how they fit chronologically. But none of that matters.

They are great stories. The first two give backstory on Numbers Six and Nine respectively. We get to see a little of their lives before/during the murders of One, Two and Three. We meet their Cêpans and see their lives before they are turned completely upside down. show more The stories really make you empathize with the characters. They only want a small semblance of normalcy, to be regular teenagers with friends, homework, and love interests. Instead they are on constant guard for fear of discovery by Mogadorian scouts. They are the only hope of stopping the Mogs from destroying Earth, and rebuilding their race, their planet.

The stories are both exciting and sad. They live nomadic lifestyles, moving from place to place, trying their best to blend in, to not stand out. Hiding in plain sight, but not exactly living. They are just existing, surviving. Their Cêpans' only ambition is to train and prepare heir young wards for the coming war. You can see why the young Garde have their little rebellions. It's understandable, but it's also their downfall.

The third story is a bit of a twist. In this one we follow the only son of an important Mogadorian General. Adamus, or Adam, has been taught his entire life to hate the Loriens because the Loriens hate him and would happily see him dead. He has great hopes to follow in his father's footsteps and eventually be a major player in the conquering of earth. He believes he will be in control of his own territory and eagerly awaits the day that the nine Lorien Garde are dead and the Mogadorians can proceed with their plan to take over the planet.

Until his father takes him on a mission to follow a lead on a Garde. Seeing Number One murdered, stabbed in the back, unnerves Adam. His father then volunteers him for an experiment that is supposed to help him see the memories of the slain Garde. The hope is that they will gather important intel about the remaining Garde. What happens is the already compromised Adam is trapped in Number One's mind along with the apparent consciousness of Number One. She has full control and takes him on a tour of her life. If he was unsure before...

Adam is trapped with One in her memories for three years and when he awakens, he is more than a little conflicted. His best friend has taken his place as his father's son and has virtually become his rival. He's weaker than ever, which is very bad for a Mog, especially one who is the offspring of the most prominent Mog general. But also, One has stayed with him and he now has no desire to hunt down the remainder of the Garde, or conquer Earth. But he definitely can't tell his father that!

For the next few years he tries to act the model Mog all the while, plotting escape, planning ways that the Earth armies could defeat the Mog armies. He's too late to stop Two's death, and in trying to stop Three's, he outs himself to his rival as a traitor.

The end is a bit of a cliff hanger and I have no clue which book/novella will pick this plot line up again. UGH!!!

Very good read. show less