A review by geofroggatt
The Visitor by K.A. Applegate

3.0

The second book in the series is very small and intimate compared to future storylines in the series. The mission is small, with Rachel’s goals even smaller. It is a very emotionally intimate plot. I loved Rachel’s POV. Seeing Melissa’s parents as controllers and Melissa subconsciously knowing that something is wrong with them was very sad and interesting. Rachel comforting Melissa in cat form was so kind and heartbreaking. Rachel is slowly becoming my favorite character out of all the main cast. The more intimate tone of this book shows the reader that this whole book series isn’t going to be just cool animal morphing fight sequences and will also examine the emotional consequences that a war like this has on all those involved. I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first, but it was a pretty decent story and introduced some key themes and ideas.