About halfway through this book I thought "what a shame, because of the first book there will be no big surprises here." 
 Oh how wrong I was. I was onto you, Lowry, and then you went and pulled the rug out from underneath me all over again. 
 I loved Kira almost as much as Jonas, and no detail was spared in bringing her to life. The plot moves swiftly, keeping even the most reluctant reader engaged. 
 I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to get my hands on The Messenger. I highly recommend.