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Book Review of Secret Society

Secret Society
Secret Society
Author: Tom Dolby
Genre: Children's Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1


First of all Im already dying to read the sequel, The Trust though it wont be out until Feb 2011. The ending of this book was awesome. At times I thought the story dragged on a bit but once it got going, I could not put it down. The joining of the secret society was not as much an invitation as a command. I loved the whole concept of the "Secret Society", that these teens were participating in whether they wanted to or not. I suspect that many of the items they were given and their homes were bugged as the Society knew so many of their likes and dislikes. It was interesting to see the maneuverings of the Society as they virtually take over the lives of the privileged chosen ones.
The development of the characters was fascinating and very three dimensional as was the mystery of the Society itself. Unfortunately, (only because we have to wait till Feb 2011) by the end of the book youll have many more questions than answers. The romance in the book was so much more believable than we usually get in a YA book. It grew very slowly between Nick and Phoebe. And the confusion was so real that it was palpable. I liked that the 4 main characters questioned the success that came their way because of their elite membership in the Society rather than blithely accepting it. Ive got to admit, I thought (why, I dont know) that this secret society would have something to do with being immortal. Been reading to many paranormals, I guess. While this book may not be THE best one Ive read this year, its in the top numbers and I suspect with the next book, its standing will raise a lot for me.