the retribution of mara dyer michelle hodkin

Mara is a totally unreliable narrator in the first two books (possibly less so in the last one) and that’s part of what makes it so awesome. One of the best things about this series is that you have no idea half the time what’s even happening. If you haven’t read the first two, GO AWAY. It’s the way Michelle Hodkin has taken this story and twisted and pulled to make it her own, terrifying tale. In my opinion, it’s the execution that makes it great. Teenagers with weird powers and a witty bad boy and who knows what’s even happening and why they’re like this. And it’s not like the premise is even all that original. Why do I do this to myself? This series is terrifying. Everything about it messes with your head and tears at your heart and literally keeps you up at night shaking in terror. That’s not a real thing people say, is it? But those are my feelings. I finished this book a couple of hours ago, and I’m still reeling.

(For those of you who have read the book, click HERE for a Series Wrap Saturday with all my thoughts.) I don’t know how our story will end, but I know how it will start.” KELLS: Well, do you think or do you know? KELLS: Does she have a history of epilepsy? _: The hundred milligrams of Zyprexa, as prescribed prior to intake. _: Claire Lowe, yes, as well as her brother, Jude Lowe. _: Rachel Watson, deceased, died Wednesday in Laurelton.

_: Her file says that her teacher, Christina Morales, died of anaphylactic shock in reaction to fire ant bites on. KELLS: Well, she’s not exactly cooperative now, is she? KELLS: She’s struggling with the open-ended questions. Can you tell me a little about why you’re here? We want to record this just so we have a record. KELLS: Now, you’ll notice that there’s a video camera in the room here with us. Now, if at anytime you don’t understand what I’m asking you, just let me know and I’ll try to make it clearer, okay? Is it correct that you agreed to being treated here?

Mara, Mara-are you awake? Do you understand me? We’re here because your family says that you have agreed to residential treatment at the Horizons Residential Treatment Center for Behavioral Health on No Name Island, Florida, just off No Name Key. My name is Deborah Kells, and this is Mr. THE EXAMINATION OF MARA DYER was taken on at the Horizons Residential Treatment Center for Behavioral Health.

The retribution of mara dyer michelle hodkin