Twist

April 1, 2015

Gr 9 Up-In the sequel to Loop (St. Martins Griffin, 2014), 23rd-century time traveler Bree Bennis once again finds herself at the center of a century-spanning conspiracy. Resilient and resourceful, Bree faces an enemy that is always a step ahead of her as she tries to save her 21st-century boyfriend Finn from a scheme that threatens not only Shifters but the integrity of history itself. She must contend with ever-changing time lines as well as past and future versions of her friends, enemies, and even herself. The multiple time lines leave Bree confused and disoriented, and they may occasionally have the same effect on readers. Still, the action moves fast enough that one rarely has time to dwell on paradoxes. A love triangle (occasionally a love rectangle) grounds the story in genuine emotion and keeps the convoluted rules of time travel from overwhelming the plot. VERDICT Fans of Loop's blend of romance, science fiction, and intrigue will enjoy spending more time with Bree Bennis, but Twist's complexity may confound the uninitiated.-Tony Hirt, Hennepin County Library, MN

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