Part of Maximum Ride, book 7
First published 2011
Max finds herself under intense pressure from evil scientists who insist she holds the key to accelerating human evolution. They push Dylan, the flock's newest member, as her destined partner. Max struggles against these manipulations even as part of her begins to believe their claims. Meanwhile, Fang has left to build his own group of genetically enhanced humans across the country. The separated flocks face a deadly threat when a doomsday cult emerges with a chilling mission to eliminate humanity in order to save Earth. As the cult's plans unfold, both flocks must overcome their divisions and work together. In this crisis, Angel, the youngest member, may prove to be the key to their survival. Max must navigate her conflicted feelings about Dylan while leading her team against an enemy that sees human extinction as salvation.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
298 pages · Paperback · Pageturners
Content warnings: violence