Look Both Ways

This is the second in the Midnight Twins series and I have not read the first one, which I think would have been helpful to understanding the characters more. I found the book very confusing in the beginning and hard to keep the characters straight. But, once I got into a third of the way into the story, it was easier. I tried to imagine myself as a teenager reading this book and think that teen girls would love this story. The author does an excellent job of keeping it current with the teens communicating through texting and with Mallory playing soccer. I also thought her descriptions of their first kisses and feelings of "love" were quite accurate and believable. The story involves the American Indian legend of a "shape shifter" and I show more found it quite interesting, but again, did make it confusing at times. As a mom, I enjoyed the storyline of Campbell (the mom) and her decisions for her and her family's future. The writing was very descriptive and I could easily imagine the Ridgeline wilderness and imagine myself skiing through the woods as Mallory did. I love the Pow Wow and all the stories and intricate details to describe the clothing and traditions and the Cree Indians. Although the storyline ends sadly for some characters, for others I think it sparks a new beginning and easily will flow into a new adventure for a possible third novel in the series. The "white lion" is still out there.

Again, I think teen girls would enjoy the story, but I do recommend reading the first in the series titled The Midnight Twins. Thanks to Penguin Group and Jacquelyn Mitchard for the opportunity to read this story. show less

In book two, the abilities of the twins continues to evolve, and the character of Eden is more developed. When a cheerleader end up in the hospital, and both girls have dreams about sabotage, they know that something is up, and they are determined to figure out what it is. Both girls have some secrets that they don't share immediately with each other.

Reviewed by Margaret Waterman for TeensReadToo.com

If you're a fan of THE MIDNIGHT TWINS, or even if you've never heard of it, you're going to love this book!

LOOK BOTH WAYS by Jacquelyn Mitchard is a fun-filled book, with suspense, comedy, and even romance. It's definitely a book for everybody - there are elements of this novel that would be appealing for any different type of teen reader. Although it is geared for young adults, I think any age group could enjoy it.

Mally and Merry thought life had gone back to normal by the close of THE MIDNIGHT TWINS, but by the first couple of chapters of their second adventure, they and their readers knew they were in for another wild ride.

The twins, one born the minute before midnight and one born show more the minute after, have odd dreams throughout the series. At the beginning of the novel, their visions and dreams start up again. They discover, partly through their visions, a secret that Eden, another character in the book, has been keeping from them; one that ties into an accident involving a girl on the cheerleading squad.

Can they figure out what's going on before it's too late?

This book is a fun, quick read - coming out just in time for summer! show less

This was an ARC and the second book in the trilogy. I don't know if it was just because this was an ARC, or if this is how the finished book will be, but it seemed to be all over the place. It seemed to jump from one thing to another and at times didn't explain things fully. But overall I enjoyed reading it and look forward to the third book.

I liked this book much better then the 1st one. Interesting twists that keeps you guessing.