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Tesler, Monica
3 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Bounders series.
On a mission to their allies the Alkalinians' planet, Jasper's misgivings about Earth Force's competency come to a head when he uncovers that the "Alks" might in fact be a danger to all Bounders, including his sister. It feels like little happens until the cliffhanger ending, but the mystery, suspense, and sense of danger will keep series fans going through this third installment.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(4)
4-6
Jasper, bred to join the Earth Force, is training at EarthBound Academy to become a Bounder--able to "quantum bound" through space to anywhere in the universe. But Jasper discovers the Force's real reasons for creating Bounders, and it's not what he's been told. Aside from some filler scenes, the plot is tight enough to lead readers from one revealed secret to the next.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(4)
4-6
Bounders series.
As Jasper and friends continue their Bounder training by competing in a pod race, they begin to suspect that the war with the alien Youli isn't what it seems, and that the adults are hiding vital information. Decisions get harder as they realize that their actions have large-scale consequences. Some plot points strain credibility, but fans of Bounders will be pulled into the mystery.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
3 reviews
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