#6 Revelations
The ultimate struggle...
"All this time, I've been looking for answers. I was sure that once I knew the whole truth, I would finally be safe. But I'm in danger more than ever. Only now, I'm ready to fight back."
Brief Synopsis
Rae believes she is safe now that Steve Mercer is dead, but someone is still trying to get revenge on her. With the help of a government agent, Aiden, Anthony discovers that Erika Keaton had a daughter, Yana. They get to Rae just before Yana has a chance to kill Rae.
Quotes
- Suddenly Anthony felt like running over and slamming his fist into that pale square. But he didn't. He shoved his hands in his pockets instead. Why? Because it had finally sunk into the pile of meat that was his head that slamming your fists into stuff when you were pissed only made you more pissed. At first the pain made you forget everything else, but before too long, you were totally pissed off at whatever you were pissed off about and also pissed off at yourself. (pgs. 64-65)
- How could you laugh with someone? Shop with them? Trade secrets? And then stab them in the back and pour lemon juice and salt into their gaping wound? Because what else would you call Yana showing up with Anthony as her boyfriend at Rae's sixteenth-birthday dinner? (pg. 70)
- If they needed to get physical when they finally found out who was after Rae, then--Mr. Potato Head, the guy who's after Rae isn't going to start throwing punches if you find him, Anthony told himself. He's probably going to start shooting. And being in shape-not gonna help. (pg. 144)
- I can't stop trembling. I'm way too excited. It's finally going to happen. I'm finally going to kill Rae Voight. It is going to be like eating a whole box of Godiva chocolate at once, but slowly, one delicious piece at a time. (pg. 148)
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Review
Remember! Reading this threatens serious spoiler content. Also, please be prepared: these reviews were written when I was in high school and, as such, read like a high schooler's ramblings. I intend on keeping the reviews as they are, as the opinions of a teenager are probably more relevant to this series than my older perspective.
This was a very refreshing book after the disappointment of Betrayed. I might even go so far as to say that this is on of the best books in the series.
Despite the fact that the beginning would make NO sense to someone who hasn't read "Betrayed," the plot in this book was very complete and most of the loose ends were tied up. Many things from earlier books were also referenced which was nice. I liked how Anthony had to deal with Marcus' obsession with Rae.
Metz did a good job of pacing herself in this book. Previous books seem to be rushed, but I felt like all the character development and plot structure in this book were well thought out.
The only character that could have been developed more was Mandy. She and Rae became friends awfully quick. Also, I think the romance between Jesse and Mandy is sweet, but rushed too rushed.
I really liked the characterization of Aiden. Anthony and Jesse, however, might have been unrealistically hard on him. It seemed that Anthony's reasons for wanting Aiden to help were not as strong as Aiden's reasons for not. Still, Aiden is an awesome character. (Gotta love the little ponytail.)
In this book, Yana's character finally comes to light. I like the way Metz portrays Yana's anger. Yana's torture is awesome; tiny cuts until Rae bleeds to death. Very good. At the same time, though, I think it might have a been a little over the top. After all, from book one to five, Yana was developed (even if poorly), and this new Yana is very out of character. It's seems to be kind of a cop-out to use the excuse that Yana is certifiably insane. If she really was that crazy and that disturbed, I think some more characterization is required in book seven to wrap things up and make it believable. But in book seven, Yana is given more of a human side, so it's irrational to think she is actually insane.
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