The Power of Six (The Lorien Legacies #2) by Pittacus Lore

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Number 4 is no longer alone. Escaping Paradise with little more than their lives John, Six, and Sam are now on the run. Hunted as fugitive terrorists by the FBI…and hunted as an ancient enemy by the Mogadorians death could be around any corner. With John and Six fighting together the charm that keeps all but the next number safe has been broken. Now, they’re traveling down the road in a stolen car, with a human, and a wounded Bernie Kosar…Their legacies are more important than ever…

But Six and Four are not the only Lorien to receive their legacies. Marina…number X has been hidden in a Spanish convent. Growing into her legacies as her Cepan grows apart from her and hides in the word of God. She’ll need to seek out her destiny on her own because the Mogdorians are coming for her…and they’re coming fast…

Review

I have such a hard time with this series. I am completely and utterly addicted to their plot, to the story line, and the action. But the writing, ugh! the writing…it’s just bad. Especially John’s dialogue. Awkward does not even begin to describe it. I will say that Lore writes the internal (and external) dialogue of his female characters much better. Maybe this means Lore is a woman? A very Metro man? The girls were much easier to read and enjoy than John, I never winced for a female character in this book.

That being said…I’m still a lover of the series. Lore does action like it’s her/his job. It comes out of nowhere, it’s intense, and keeps you on edge wondering WHAT’S GONNA HAPPEN NEXT. Seriously, this book ended and I ran to the internet Googling: “Lorien Legacies #3” Yep, no news yet…but I’ll keep everyone posted…

Given that I find it so hard to review this book and yet explain why I enjoy it I thought I’d take a page from Bookish Bethie who gave me the idea for this post. You see, sometimes she just gives her notes on the book. Her straight-out-of-the-margins notes. I thought I’d do the same as you can totally see how I vacillate between overwhelming love and excitement, and notations of stupidity. Brace yourself…I really do say the word ‘stupid’ a lot…maybe I need a thesaurus…

Without Further Ado, My Notes…

Pg. 24: Aww, Shucks…man-hug ❤

Pg. 27: “I love algebra,” Sam says. “Sam equals x. Variable x.”

Pg. 51: Wonder about the meaning of religion in the text? Is there a reason? A point? What about Adelina with her head in the sand vs. Henri and Six’s Cepan?

Pg. 81: Action is intense & fast. Why do they keep doing stupid things? Light, helicopter, painting, wall…

Pg. 121: Sam quote – “But if you just want me for target practice, I’m going home”

Pg. 123: Four [John] is so stupid

Pg. 152: Is Ella a chimera? Can they be people?

Pg. 167: Ha Ha Sam, Locker Rooms and the power of good…

Pg. 172: Why is 4 [John] So poorly written? Awkward/Bad dialogue.

Pg. 181: The Action…Oh, The Action!!!

Pg. 185: Sometimes I think Lore thinks I’m stupid…Obv. Ella is finding the chest!

Pg. 190: Loving this little girl! I’ve never wished so hard a girl was a pet before!!!

Pg. 205: Sam’s got Skillz!

Pg. 221: I’ve always wondered about Sam’s father…

Pg. 239: Not understanding the pills?…

Pg. 246: ha ha, this is why we keep Sam around!

Pg. 253: Ahh, didn’t notice the two type fonts till now…cool

Pg. 255: She’s been speaking in Spanish?!

Pg. 276: A little unbelievable but whoo hoo Adelina!

Pg. 282: horrible dialogue and stupid move, blah

Pg. 306: Perhaps John’s first interesting dialogue

Pg. 317: I’m beginning to wonder why these chests aren’t smaller…

Pg. 330: hmm, thought that was a possibility, why did I jump to the wrong conclusion?

Pg. 387: Wait…NO!!!

Pg. 406: I need the next one RIGHT NOW!

Rating: 2/5 for the writing 5/5 for the addictiveness!

Thanks to Me, MyShelf, and I for having me on this little book tour 😉

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