stricker's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
afox98's review
5.0
Wowsers, this is a good series. One of the best and more unique characters in the almost over-saturated thriller genre, Evan Smoak is Orphan X. Evan is a former assassin for the US government who now uses his unique skill set to help other people who have nowhere else to turn. In this story, Evan's trainer and father figure, Jack, is in the sights of Charles Van Sciver, the current and ruthless head of the Orphan program, a dangerous place to be. Evan ends up on a quest for revenge and encounters another rogue orphan, a teen girl named Joey, along the way. As the two simultaneously try to evade and hunt down Van Sciver, they form a bond despite the various emotional battle scars they're both burdened with. The whole book was just a pleasure to read - strong characters, strong plot, strong emotion. I'm looking forward to the next one.
eswee's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
3.75
Even though these books are mainly jusy action, I keep coming back to them. Evan is a Bourne, but keeping his heart and humanity, where in this part of his story is something he struggles with. I really enjoyed how Hurwitz has puy that on paper. Will pick up the next one in time.
whaney's review against another edition
5.0
Another great one! Showed a different side of Orphan X. The ending was a can't put it down moment!!!
elinacre's review against another edition
5.0
holy hannah... how can there be SO MUCH happening in one book?! LOVED it. i need more evan smoak in my life.
andrealynn524's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
littlemisselvis's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Cracking Orphan X stuff. Probably my favourite so far.
yaslinr_17's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5