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The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies #2)

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I’ve seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened in Ohio. John Smith, out there, on the run. To the world, he’s a mystery. But to me . . . he’s one of us.

Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us—if we all still believe in our mission. How can I know? There are six of us left. We’re hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one...more

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Published August 23rd 2011 by HarperCollins

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Sep 09, 2012 ★ Jess rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, read-in-2011, 1-star-awful

There are probably spoilers:

Jess: Hello there, James Frey, aka Pittacus Lore. Welcome to the show.
James Frey: Thanks for having me. How much money did we agree I'd be getting for this interview?
Jess: A lot.
James Frey: Good, because I adore money.
Jess: I can tell. In the past nine months you've released two New York Times Best Selling novels, one e-book/novella, and had a large budget film adaption. You must be stoked. You and Mr. Hughes are rolling in money
James Frey:Yes, we are.
Jess: Lets...more

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Jul 06, 2011 Angela added it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, summer-reads-2011, ya, sci-fi-fantasy

I received an ARC copy of this book from the publisher for a honest, fair review. This is me being honest; I'm not sure if it's fair...

I did not like the first book of this series, and I had decided not to waste my time on the sequel. I should have gone with my gut reaction and stayed far, far away from this book. Why did I read it? The better question is, why did I bother seeing the movie after disliking the book so greatly? The answer to that question is simpler, the tickets were free. How do...more

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Sep 05, 2011 Migs Austria rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: lorien-legacies

I've finally read the highly anticipated sequel to I Am Number Four. I love how the author wrote it in two perspectives: John's and Marina's.

The Power of Six is much more action-packed than the first. There are some issues of betrayal and love and sacrifices.

Six, you badass alien, I think I like you too.
It's definitely worth the wait and when's the third book coming out? I. NEED. MORE.

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Nov 01, 2011 Arlene rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2011, favorites, sci-fi, young-adult

Rating Clarification: 4.5 Stars

Absolutely INTENSE!!

There are only six of us left. Six of us against any number of them. And no way of knowing how we might possibly find one another. We’re the only hope. Strength in numbers. The power of six...

Wow! Now this is what I call adrenaline pumping, high impact action. I felt I was on a turbo jet ride that wouldn’t stop! O.O There wasn’t one moment in this book where I let my guard down or allowed myself to settle into a false sense of security or saftey...more

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Aug 04, 2012 Mark rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: heroes-who-are-up-their-own-bums, young-adult-fiction, first-person-narration, chronicles-series

The first volume I sort of read by mistake last year but it was ok. Obviously I am not exactly the target audience so would not expect my excitement to have me rush to the bookshop and batter on the door till number two volume was handed to me but even i was amazed that i ambled along quite merrily for months without giving the slightest stuff about number 4 and his collected band of Mog battlers. (And is it only me who keeps imagining dear old Judith Kerr's creation standing in the middle of th...more The first volume I sort of read by mistake last year but it was ok. Obviously I am not exactly the target audience so would not expect my excitement to have me rush to the bookshop and batter on the door till number two volume was handed to me but even i was amazed that i ambled along quite merrily for months without giving the slightest stuff about number 4 and his collected band of Mog battlers. (And is it only me who keeps imagining dear old Judith Kerr's creation standing in the middle of the book yowling 'why, why all this hate for poor little me?')

JK Rowling evidently had the whole of the Potter saga in her head when she began and though people may criticize her for many things I do not think anyone gets the impression that she suddenly, halfway through a novel thought, 'Oh lets turn the whole concept on its head by changing things or creating characters who are fundamental but did not exist anywhere before'.

Let me list some points to ponder.
1) Adelina....what was her faith journey about...totally unbelievable and ridiculous. Why would she deny her 'vocation' to fight the Mogadorians who she tried to pretend didn't exist by taking on a 'vocation' to be a nun.
2) John....the hero ? Last book he 'loved in a way he had never loved before'....yeah right John that is because you were 15 so how much opportunity had you had. Last book he 'found his first real best friend ever' ....this book......whilst going on and on and on and on about the lovely Sarah, he lusts after, and not in a controlled or demure way, Number Six who just happens to be the girl his BEST FRIEND has told him he is in love with......total arse. Oh and he leaves aforsaid best friend to torture and death at the hands, the many hands, of the frankly crap alien fighters. I mean come on, these are the hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds of enormous, evil, muscular alien soldiers bred and trained to capture and kill two or three people at a time. They are hopeless. the phrase crash and burn was made for these 'badass dudes'....sorry i have been reading the tripe that is Pittacus Lore's 'youf' speak for a day and a half now and I think it might be catching.
3)If the 'hero' and his bunch or indeed any of the 'stars' were running out of one more place where they were cornered and happened to stumble, quite by chance, upon the very thing they were looking for.....you know things like chests, daggers, keys, real character development, natural plot progression , then I was going to scream. Actually i made those last two up obviously cos they are nowhere in sight but you probably get my drift.
4) At all costs the innocent must be protected. Now of course sometimes the attacks of the Mogadorians were not the fault of 4, 6, 7 etc so(view spoiler) but what about that bizarre incident where 6 and 4, on their walk of shame when they were betraying Sam, chase off a wife batterer to save a woman from his anger. We actually have no idea what the back story was there; for all we know she could have been the one guilty of something heinous and he was trying to protect his children who knows, we don't and neither did 4 and 6 when they leapt in and did their 'dude-stuff'. However even allowing for the correct decision there...maybe....In what weird universe would it not be endangering the innocent to put the Mogadorian tracer on to the truck of a perfectly innocent man so the murderous aliens would follow him and, presumably, blow him up so as to enable 4 and 6 and Sam to escape the other way.

Anyway, i could go on but I won't. I already loathe myself cos i am almost certain that i will buy The Rise of Nine when it comes out. It is horrible; I am like a rabbit caught in the headlights of some sort of oncoming dude-buggy. And for the record. i already am fairly sure I am going to hate number 9. He has just appeared and i have the impression that it may well be a close run thing as to which of them, 4 or 9, will be the first to disappear up their own backsides.(less)

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Aug 21, 2011 Tasha rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

After battling against the Mogadorians at their school, John (Number Four) and his friend Sam have fled the town of Paradise with a price on their heads - the police believing them to be terrorists. In tow is chimera, Bernie Kosar, and the second Lorian we have met, Six.

Over in Spain, we also pick up the story of Number Seven, also known as Marina. She's currently living in a convent/orphanage, waiting for her legacies to develop and the right time to find the others.

The story switches between J...more After battling against the Mogadorians at their school, John (Number Four) and his friend Sam have fled the town of Paradise with a price on their heads - the police believing them to be terrorists. In tow is chimera, Bernie Kosar, and the second Lorian we have met, Six.

Over in Spain, we also pick up the story of Number Seven, also known as Marina. She's currently living in a convent/orphanage, waiting for her legacies to develop and the right time to find the others.

The story switches between John and Marina's points of view and while in one way I liked this (mostly because John is the dullest protagonist ever and it meant we get less of him), it was sometimes confusing at the start of the switch as to who it was. Also Marina became annoying after a while as well. While we mostly got to see what was happening with Six through John's point of view, I think I'd have preferred this part of the story to be hers. Six was the most interesting of the main characters by far and it was a shame that her back story was crammed into a quick recap of her telling it to the others.

A couple of chapters into the book, my thoughts were that this installment was better than the first one. It is, but that's not really enough to make me love it. Towards the end (and I'm talking last twenty or so pages) I still hadn't decided if I liked it or not. I didn't really care what happened to the characters and for me that's an essential part of a book.

I still like the over all concept of the story but for me it was one of those plots where there's lots of action but nothing seems to be actually happening. It also bugged me that the characters made so many silly mistakes - like John insisting on going to see Sarah even though it clearly wasn't a good idea. Then there's a completely pointless and totally forced love triangle thing going on.

All in all, there were parts that I enjoyed and I'll probably read the third book, just to see what happens, it just isn't one I'll be making a special effort to get hold of.(less)

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Dec 17, 2011 Dean JF Walsh rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Its been a long wait but i finally got the chance to read the thrilling new squeal to Lorian Legacies "The Power Of Six" where to begin?

First i liked the idea of it being from two different perspectives of both John and Marina, in my review prior to the release of this book coming out i said that this book would be centered completely around seven to give us a break from john but as i read on i realized it made seance to include john as he still has his own story to fulfill.

Six still remains my...more Its been a long wait but i finally got the chance to read the thrilling new squeal to Lorian Legacies "The Power Of Six" where to begin?

First i liked the idea of it being from two different perspectives of both John and Marina, in my review prior to the release of this book coming out i said that this book would be centered completely around seven to give us a break from john but as i read on i realized it made seance to include john as he still has his own story to fulfill.

Six still remains my favourite character of this series - she's sexy, funny and a bad-ass when it comes to kicking Mogs and even john asses and understand why she was the choice for the title of this book not only as a means to show the power of the six remaining Garde. by the end of the book we were introduced to a total of five Garde 4, 6, 7, 9, and now 10 and so in the next book i would personally like to read from the perspective of 9 so that we can find out how someone soo powerful came to be captured. Id also like to hear from the perspective of six, although we've been given more information into her back story i still feel theirs more to her than meets the eye and would love if the next book had more insight into her past.

The story was far more complex and action packed than the last book with much more complex plot twists and nail biting moments. Marina's story was very interesting although at times kind of dragged on and repeated a pattern: wake up, talk to ella about her problems, disobey orders from sisters, argue with Cepen and sleep, which i suppose shows why she wants to leave to badly due to the constant routine her life faces. Her relationship between Marina and her Cepen was very interesting as it shows a contrasting relationship that we saw from Henri and John, while Henri remains loyal to his mission and who his people are, Marinas cepen tries to deny the very existence of their previous life to try and live as a normal human being.

Johns relationship became much more interesting to read about as the first book centred around him loving Sarah all the time but i was happy to see a love triangle develop between john six and Sarah. I personally hate Sarah, not just for the fact that she turned john in but i just thought that her character was so two dimensional and so bland that id be much happier to see her gone and have john fall for six.

I Am Number four set a huge benchmark for the writer to compete with and The Power Of Six in my opinion broke the boundaries of that bench mark and excelled beyond anything else i have read before. With so much riding on our main characters to not only save themselves but save the very existence of their race, i look forward - once again - in much anticipation to the next installment of the Lorian Legacies.(less)

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Jan 02, 2012 Twyla rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I enjoyed this book, it was fast paced and a fairly easy read with some great twists and turns. I really enjoyed how it answered some of my questions but also created new ones that I am wondering about now. Below in bold Italics are the answers and new questions I have.

I read the first book and loved it! I am really excited for the second book. I want to do some speculating:

1) The power of six, has to be the story of them finding the six remaining Loriens. But that doesn't mean that they will...more

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Jan 16, 2012 Natalie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Paranormal romance fans

Shelves: sci-fi, ya, superpowers, sequel, could-be-better, nowhereville-usa

So, the first book was OK, but I read it because I had nothing better to do. This book mainly circulates around the Four-Six-Sam-Sarah love triangle/square, which honestly, bores me. It's not done well, it's SO cliche. Lines like "I'll love you forever" and "I can only love one" make me want to vomit. But past that, what is so desireable about Four? He's kind of an asshole: He leaves his best friend to die in a pit full of monsters and he leaves his girlfriend and in the process makes out with a...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Jonathan rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction

The Power of Six is the continuation of the storyline begun with I Am Number Four. This novel adds new characters and brings new items, weapons and abilities into play which was just enough to keep the novel interesting. The additions were also just enough to make me care enough about the story and enjoy it. However on the whole I must confirm that while the series appears to have an interesting premise that's a little different (if full of cliché but then I don't think the use of clichés is nec...more

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Sep 06, 2011 Cloud_9 rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sorry but if you are not going to be constructive then why are you dragging on about hating the book and only reading it because the guy who played Alex rider in stormbreaker is in it?
P.s. You can't really comment on a book that isn't out yet and therefore you can't have read. Goo drool over Alex whats-his-name.

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Oct 01, 2012 Eric Allen rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Power of Six
Book 2 of the Lorien Legacies
By Pittacus Lore

A Review by Eric Allen

Okay, despite the fact that one of the two (uncredited) authors of these books is a worthless waste of human life who can't find a bowl of chicken noodle soup to drown himself in quickly enough for my taste, I actually enjoyed, to some extent, the first book. Despite its complete lack of anything resembling a character, it was a fun read to take up an afternoon with. It was by no means a great book, but it wasn't...more

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Apr 05, 2012 Jacqueline rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Where do I even begin...? This book was absolutely amazing and I regret not reading the first one! (I watched the crappy movie instead!)

I don't really know how to write a review for this book without giving away spoilers so just bare with me! Although it says the book is narrated by Seven, Number Four's opinion is also included! I love how the story is taking more definite ground! (Which of course means double the action and double the Mogadorians!) You also learn a bit more about Six along with...more

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Aug 18, 2011 Donna {Book Passion for Life} rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, from-publishers, for-review, favorites, ya-dystopian-scifi-thriller

"I was just thinking that, out of the four of us, three are aliens, two are fugitives with terrorist ties, and not a single one of us has a valid driver's licence. Something tells me things might get interesting."

Whoooo! Before I start this review, can I just say that Lore absolutely smashed ‘I am Number Four’ out of the park with this! The Power of Six is an absolutely fantastic sequel that has left me dying to know to more.

The Power of Six is told from alternate point of views. We’re introduc...more "I was just thinking that, out of the four of us, three are aliens, two are fugitives with terrorist ties, and not a single one of us has a valid driver's licence. Something tells me things might get interesting."

Whoooo! Before I start this review, can I just say that Lore absolutely smashed ‘I am Number Four’ out of the park with this! The Power of Six is an absolutely fantastic sequel that has left me dying to know to more.

The Power of Six is told from alternate point of views. We’re introduced to a new character, Marina who is Number Seven and of course, we’re back with John who is Number Four. The story starts with Marina who slowly tells us her story and then we’re taken to John, Six & Sam whose journey has only just begun.

While on the run from the police and Mogadorians, John and the gang try to figure out what to do next and where to go. All they know is they need to try and find the other remaining Aliens but it’s sure going to be a dangerous and bumpy ride. On the other side of the world, Marina is also trying to find a way to get to Ohio because she believes John is like her but with her Cepán that has chosen God over Lorien, Marina is left to figure things out on her own…..and it’s not easy.

I’ll be honest when I say, I’m not a huge fan of Sci-Fi but Lore has created such an amazing and addictive series that I’m absolutely hooked with the story of Lorien. I find myself mesmerised by the whole world of the Lorien and the Legacies. When I think I’m completely amazed by Lore’s imagination and creative story-telling, something else will pop up and I’m again left amazed and completely stunned. The descriptions used are imaginable and leave us readers really picturing what life is like to be a member of Lorien and I for one didn’t think The Power of Six would be as good as the first book but boy, am I glad to be wrong.

The story itself is fast, intense and exciting. Our characters are taken on a whirlwind of a journey which is action packed, thrilling and of course, dangerous. We finally find out some truths about Lorien and the second ship but there are also a few other events that will leave you shocked and begging to know more. The twists and turns through-out managed to surprise me all the way through; some were expected and some weren’t but the story develops at such a rapid speed that you can’t help but try to slow down so you don’t plough through too quickly. Could I slow down? Hell no! I was dying to get this book finished because it was just impossible to put down and I was certainly left disappointed that I’d finished it so soon. Seriously, I NEED MORE!!!!

Were introduced to some new characters and all of them were a fantastic addition. Marina is superb and I loved finding out her story but there are also some surprise character’s that pop up that I’m really looking forward to getting to know too. Now Sarah, John’s girlfriend, is pretty missing from most of the book and I honestly didn’t even miss her. I was a huge fan of the whole Sarah/John romance in the first book but now Six is here and the attraction and connection between John and Six is undeniable. I’m now rooting for them to be together. I think they’d make an awesome couple.

Overall, Lore doesn’t disappoint with The Power of Six. It’s an intense and action packed sequel that has something for everyone. If you haven’t read this series, start it because I’m know you’ll love it!
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Feb 12, 2012 Selin Kamaş rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

Bu kitabı okuduktan sonra ilk kitabı da bu adamın yazdığına inanamıyorum... İlk kitap ne kadar vasatsa, bu kitap o kadar iyiydi. Aksiyon, macera, gizem, aşk hepsi ustaca kurgulanmış. Çok beğendim. Üstelik işin içine 4 ve 6'dan farklı olarak 7,9,10 numaranın girmesi ve Magadorluların başındaki kişiyi öğrenmemiz üçüncü kitabın bomba olacağına işaretti. Ayrıca 9 numaranın da potansiyeli olduğunu söylemeliyim :D Diğer kitabın 9 numarayla alakalı olmasına sevindim. Kötü çocuk imajı okuyacağız anlaşıl...more

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Sep 11, 2011 Rioghnach rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was completely hooked to the Lorien legacies after reading I am Number Four earlier this year, and after an eager wait, I wasn't disappointed with The Power of Six. I was pleased to see that although we followed a new character (Marina, Number seven), we also continue to follow the goings-ons of John Smith (Number four). I don't want to give too much away, but there are many twists and turns and those dreaded cliffhangers. All I can say is, there had better be another book! The Lorien Legacies...more

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Sep 10, 2011 ♔ Shayna rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Gotta say, I prefer this book much more than the original. John wasn't as much as a douche, though he had his moments. As for Sarah.... THAT WITCH! HOW COULD SHE?!? Oohhh, I almost threw the book I was so angry!!! Anyway, I was way excited about meeting the other numbers. Marina will have to take some getting used to... But I instantly loved Ella, she was so cute and amazing.

This book had wayy more action than the first, which is perfect to me. However John made stupid decisions as usual and of...more

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Dec 19, 2011 Kimberly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, favorites

When I realized that this was yet another book written from two points-of-view, my expectations immediately lowered. This is the fourth sequel that I've read recently that has been told in this way, and they have all been awful. However, to my surprise, I found that I really enjoyed this book--more than its predecessor.

So the story is told by John (Four) and Marina (Seven). I feel like Marina saved this book. I found her and her story to be much more interesting than the other, at least until th...more

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Aug 26, 2011 Brodie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011

The Power of Six picks up right where it left off in I Am Number Four. John, Sam and Six are on the run from the law, doing what they can to best evade both aliens and authorities. We're also treated with an entirely new character's story, which is a fantastic addition. Right from the get go, you're pulled into the whirlwind of action, a thrill-ride that refuses to cease until the very last page. You're hanging on every word, wondering how these characters are going to make it out alive, because...more The Power of Six picks up right where it left off in I Am Number Four. John, Sam and Six are on the run from the law, doing what they can to best evade both aliens and authorities. We're also treated with an entirely new character's story, which is a fantastic addition. Right from the get go, you're pulled into the whirlwind of action, a thrill-ride that refuses to cease until the very last page. You're hanging on every word, wondering how these characters are going to make it out alive, because sure, they've all got these awesome abilities, but they find themselves in such impossible situations that you're really not sure if they'll all survive. And some of them don't.

The Power of Six introduces narration of a new character - Marina. Number Seven. Marina is living in Spain with her Cepan, Adelina. They used to share a close relationship. But during their time on Earth, Adelina has become distant and less focused on the mission of training Marina and keeping her safe. Rather than stay on the move to remain undetected from the Mogadorians, they've been living at a convent in Spain for the past eleven years. Marina hasn't given up though. She may not be receiving any answers or guidance from Adelina, but she is constantly searching the internet for any signs of the other nine Garde and she is almost certain she's find one in America - John Smith. She's desperate to learn more about him, to maybe even find him. I really grew connected with Marina in particular, her journey was just as engrossing as John's and I loved all the people she met along the way.

John left Sarah behind in Paradise and while her absence has weighed heavy on his heart, the long days spent on the run with only Sam and Six has sparked new and unexpected feelings within John. No, no, not with Sam! Six, of course. There is definitely an attraction between those two, which I found myself enjoying much more than worrying about Sarah. Maybe because Six is just way more badass than she is. But Sam is also carrying a torch for Six and it's not entirely clear for awhile where her own feelings lay, but it definitely adds a little tension to the situation. Most of the tension though, comes from the fast moving, edge-of-your-seat plot that never allows you the opportunity to sit idle. It constantly keeps you on your toes, the moment you sit down to relax - BAM. Something flies around the corner and you're reading faster and faster to see how - IF - they'll escape.

Not only are they on the run for the Mogadorians, but Sam and John's faces are on every television screen and newspaper within the country, with a high price for capture on both their heads. They're wanted terrorists which doubles the danger, increases the stakes and forces the trio to be on even higher alert than before. Because while they may evade capture by one, they have another enemy waiting right around the corner

More of the Nine are introduced, bringing with them new alliances and pretty awesome powers. The story moves along swiftly and there's never a dull moment. You're constantly in the centre of a raging storm, danger and uncertainty abound. Betrayals from the most unlikely, shocks and unexpected terrors lurk in every shadow. The Power of Six is a thrilling sequel that manages to far outstrip it's predecessor. The only problem now is waiting for that eagerly anticipated third installment!(less)

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Oct 26, 2011 Janelle rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm stoked to read this. I've read the first 2 chapters since there was a preview in my copy of I Am Number Four. I'm still thinking about how and when 4's story pops up in the second book, 'cause from the looks of it, it's Number 7's point of view. I'm dying to know what 'the letter' Henri told John about before he died says. I'm really hoping it will be answered in book 2.

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May 25, 2012 Anna duaman rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: my-favorites

the power of six is much better than the prequel i am number four. how i wish i could have the powers of number six. her power to be invisible is what i liked the most. :))

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Jan 06, 2013 Reni Hanifah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: koleksi-di-rak

Oke, review macem apa yang harus aku tulis buat buku ini *mikir*

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Ehm... Kalo aku nggak terlalu setuju buku pertama dibilang 'The Next Twilight', mungkin buku ini lebih cocok. Kisah cintanya agak... begitulah. Aku suka Nomor Enam, tapi Nomor Empat bikin sebel setengah mati. Bukan nyebelin kayak Nathaniel yang bikin pembaca benci-tapi-cinta, tapi jenis nyebelin yang kalo ada temen di dunia nyata yang senyebelin itu, pasti bakal aku benci sebenci bencinya. Kalau di dunia ini semua lela...more

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Jun 19, 2011 Shannon rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I got my hands on an advanced reading copy of this and I eagerly tore into it. After a bit of a slow start, the story soon picks up the pace ending in an all out battle with a few epic twists. The Power of Six introduces us to another one of the nine and half of the story is narrated from her point of view.

There are plenty of moments that had me on the edge of my seat and we finally find out what was in the second spaceship that left Lorien in John's visions. Just as interesting and addictive a...more

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Nov 17, 2011 Jianne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fell-in-love-with, class-library, fangirl-for

Hands down, The Power of Six is so much better than I Am Number Four.

Thanks to COB (The City of Bones) I know started giving half-ratings. So 4.5 stars (I couldn't take it no filling up all five stars so I just had to.)

The story is told by two narratives, the two members of the Garde Number Four, John Smith who is on the run with Sam, Six, and Bernie Kosar, and Number Seven, Marina who's hiding at Santa Teresa, a convent in Spain. While John, Number Six and Sam try to stay ahead of the Mogadoria...more

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Sep 01, 2011 themikko rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-proudly-own, favorites

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Whack. This book is whack. Every detail about this book is just too good I had a hard time putting it down! Alright, here's the review.

I AM NUMBER FOUR left us with Sam, Six and John on the run while the whole of United States hunts them. Sarah was left behind in Paradise, Ohio (thank goodness) much to John's broken heart. Ew. So they train and do stuff while they plan to take back Six's stolen chest. Then, the narration shifts back and forth to Marina (Seven) in Spain (Long distance?) while she...more Whack. This book is whack. Every detail about this book is just too good I had a hard time putting it down! Alright, here's the review.

I AM NUMBER FOUR left us with Sam, Six and John on the run while the whole of United States hunts them. Sarah was left behind in Paradise, Ohio (thank goodness) much to John's broken heart. Ew. So they train and do stuff while they plan to take back Six's stolen chest. Then, the narration shifts back and forth to Marina (Seven) in Spain (Long distance?) while she tells her story on how her Legacies are developing. Poor marina, stuck in a dusty monastery in Spain with an evil lunchlady, (Sister Dora) while the others are busy fighting for their lives.

John finally reads the letter Henri left him (THANK GOODNESS!!!) and tells him that Malcolm Goode(San's father) was an ally of the Loric race ( I gasped here). So, Sam remembers something his dad told him about a sundial, so they head back to Paradise (TROUBLE!)to find it. Arriving in Paradise, they discover that the sundial is a lock to a secret entrance to some hidden lair under a well. They took an amulet, and some papers in Loric hoping to decode it.

Then, what i feared the most happened, Four's chest is stolen so they split up and try to recover it. Six with Bk while Sam goes with John. While chasing the Mogs, Sam and John (much to my dismay,)end up near Sarah's house. So, yeah. Do I have to tell? K. John meets with Sarah, Sarah turns him to the cops and Sam and John got owned by the FBI. Happy? I'm not.

Back in Spain, a new girl arrives named Ella, whose talent in art is better than Van Gogh's and she and marina instantly click. Alright, fast forward, turns out they had been tracked by the Mogs and were invaded just as Marina and Adelina (she and her stubborn head) decide to leave. The 'Mog' Marina avoids all the time turns out to be Crayton, a Cepan and father of Ella. So, yeah, Mogs invade at the monastery, girls shriek, Sister Dora wasn't beheaded by a Mog (Ugh) and the battle begins! Did I mention Ella can change her appearance to an older.younger body? And that Crayton with a gun is just EPIC? And that Marina is as weak as hell? And lastly, Adelina dies after showing some of her wicked tricks she kept under her sleeves for 11 years? Crazy, eh? I was sweating at this part and my hummingbird heartbeat was on.

Back in the States, John and Sam were freed by Six and Six decides to go to Spain to help 'someone'. John also gets this feeling but says his priority is his chest and Sam tags along with him. So Six kisses Sam on the cheek while French kisses John.So they split up and voila!

Marina is in the verge of dying when Six comes into rescue! De ja vu? Oh wait, Six also saved John in book one so I guess Six will save Five or Eight in the next book.

Fast forward, and we head back to John and Sam in the States. They miraculously, find their chest along with someone else's (not Six's though) and rescued Nine, who was a hostage of the Mogs! THIS WAS THE BEST PART EVER!

The book ends with Crayton telling everyone that their next move is to gather Five and Eight since, he 'knows' where everyone is. END.

So, did anyone else want to strangle Sarah? Was Seven's narration good? And most of all, where the hell is Five and Eight? Bungee jumping!?

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Aug 20, 2011 Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is a fantastic, action packed, thrilling sequel to I Am Number 4. I really liked the way the story played out and was written. It's a fast paced, engaging read told from two different points of view from John, Number Four and Marina, Number Seven.

John, Six, Sam and John's faithful companion, Bernie Kosar are on the run and continue to find themselves in the middle of trouble, despite their best efforts to stay hidden. I loved their character chemistry together and even found some their line...more

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Nov 09, 2011 Joy (joyous reads) rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I'm thoroughly angry. The majority of the book was a fantastic read...until I got to the parts where Four/John Smith agonized like a fickle boy stuck between loving one girl and liking another. Oh, there's a difference. It makes me mad that THIS overshadowed how great this book could've been. I'm sorry that I'm so hung up on the forced romances in this book but I detest love triangles; hate it, hate it, hate it - with a passion. I have debated on abadoning this bo...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Eric rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: aliens, supernatural, scifi, sequel-i-think-not, smoking-the-crack-pipe, multiple-povs, heroes-and-villains, young-adult-fiction

I should mention I took a specific angle with this review to avoid spoilers so if you want to comment on that it's cool, I did finish the book and I still think most of it was bull. Oh and I apologize about the language...I tried, I tried really hard but I'm pissed and it's not going away.

"This is a, uh, shortcut,"

Where to start, where to start... Ok so lets go with I'm trying to be a scifi fan but the more I read lately turns up more utter crap than I would like to admit. Somehow it's all about...more

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Nov 01, 2011 Michael Angelo Sugui rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Power of Six is a jumped-packed scenes and fights that readers hooked-up! It's really a heart-shocking revelations that everyone would really stunt!

Marina, searches what her mission is, and to proved that she can fight the Mogadorians and fight for their planet.

John, trained his skills and abilities to ready himself for the war between the Mogadorians and the Gardes. John, searches the love that he found with Sarah, but he was really confused with his feelings with Six and Sarah.

Sam, still find...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Angela rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I just love fast-paced books, and this was one of them. While there were two viewpoints, I liked Marina after just reading a couple of pages. The entire book is pretty fast, which I liked. I really didn't like Six and John splitting up (like go seperate directions, then meet up later) becuase I like main characters to stick together. But they got what they needed to get done done pretty fast, so I liked it. I think Marina is my favorite character because how cool is it to be able to heal anythin...more

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