Run for Cover

Tomorrow Girls #2

by Eva Gray

In a terrifying future world, four girls must depend on each other if they want to survive.Now that best friends Louisa, Rosie, Evelyn, and Maddie know the truth -- or at least the danger they're in -- the girls have run away from their "safe" country retreat. But life is riskier than ever, and Rosie still doesn't know who she can trust. Rosie's survival skills are top-notch. But how well can she keep her own secrets?

Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Science Fiction, Fiction, Survival, Adventure

227 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2011

About the author

Eva Gray lives in Chicago and enjoys reading, cooking, and camping. Though she doesn't expect to need them in the near future, Eva keeps lots of extra batteries for her flashlight and a stock of canned food in her pantry.

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

According to Barnes & Noble, the age for this book is 10-14 years. It might actually be a couple of years below that. This book is extremely easy to read.

There are 4 books in the series and each is told from a different character's point of view. That doesn't bother me but the seeming change in personality of the characters from book to book does. I understand that each book is a completely different perspective, but it comes across as implausible when a very rough character in one book becomes so nice, reassuring and vulnerable in such a short period of time.

Things come about way too easily. For example, when one character is thinking he or she should do something, another character says or does it as if she was reading the first character's mind. That actually happens a lot in this series of books.

The kids seem to get out of difficult situations very easily. A lot seems to fall into place almost everywhere they go. The cavalry always comes in. Someone blacks out and when she wakes up, everything is solved. Situations like that are also common throughout the series.

The premise of the book is very interesting but the execution is a bit lacking and quite unbelievable. For an 8-10 year old, it may be on the spot. For that age it may be exciting, but for an adult, it is unreasonable. The only reason I finished is because I wanted to see how it ended. The only reason I gave the series 2 stars is because it may be a good read for children.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series, which really should be read in order. The four roommates will each have their own narrative, as the story progresses. Although this book gives enough information that it will be an exciting read on its own, it is much more suspenseful if you have read Tomorrow Girls: Behind the Gates. Book 1 was Louisa's story, and this second one is Rosie's. The girls' personalities continue to build throughout this volume, and we find out why Rosie is so alert for danger, and so plucky and resourceful when it comes. Warning -- this review for the second book reveals spoilers from the first book.

The second book picks up where the first left off -- with the four girls running thru the woods, escaping from their all-girls boarding school. In the woods, the four girls happen upon three boys from the all-boys boarding school, and when a sudden rain drenches them, they take shelter together. Sharing stories, they decide to escape together, even though a group of 7 teens is harder to conceal than 4. From there on it is a dash for their lives to escape The Alliance.

An exciting book for middle-graders who are not quite ready for the Hunger Games level of writing.

[Sara Esa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book, can't wait to read book 3 and 4

[Indi · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very good book! I love how they put the books from different point of views! it makes it more realistic.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

Also mediocre like the first one. I'm going to keep reading anyway cause it's so easy and such a great break from the intense academic stuff I have to read for school.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the second installment in the Tomorrow Girls series and am eagerly looking forward to the third, although I did find the plot about Rosie being an illegal alien who's family purchased new id bracelets on the black market unbelievable, simply because of two things- her accent would give her away and also a school that had so carefully researched the taking of America's elite wouldn't have accepted her as there'd be limited background on her family. Still a great story though.

[Cassidy Wolles · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is set in the future world with four best friends Louisa, Rosie, Evelyn, and Maddie who must depend on each other to survive. Now that they know the the truth about County Manor School they go on an adventure and don't know who they can trust. Very good book if you like outdoor adventurer books with a very intriguing plot twist. Will Rosie's secrets get out?

[Marieke vanErven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as well, I don't like starting a series and not finishing it. I got it from the library and could not put it down. It was great, you probably would want to read the first book so that you understand the plot line fully. I would also recommend this book to others.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story for middle graders. I think the first book was a bit better, but this was still enjoyable.

[Alexa Trejo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was awesome! Except I didn't like how it change perspectives of things.

[Mel]

AMAZING!

[Tiah Varner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely suggest if you just want a fun, small, light read book, MY only problem is I wish they are bigger, like 800. (But they're only 220) But they're so fun to read! 7/10

[jadetomoko]

they somehow get better every time i re-read no joke

[Book-A-Saurus · Rating 5 out of 5]

In book 2, we have Rosie's pov for the next part of the story. This one was more boy filled than the last one. In the first book, the girls meet 2 boys from the other school for a small part of the book. In this one, there are three boys who join the girls with their escape from the school. Since the boys are here, not much female friendship is going on. The girls are there for each other but so are the boys. This book was more character driven with Rosie learning to trust boys since she has a bad past with her sister being betrayed by one.
Honestly, I would like to read a book about her sister and boyfriend because it would be heartbreaking since we know that her boyfriend worked with the enemy and betrayed her.
This book was more action packed but had crushes developing. I was hoping this series would only have the girls not the boys but so far no drama is happening since more distressing things are happening. Can't wait to continue on with the series.

[Mitali Baberwal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tomorrow Girls: Run for Cover by Eva Gray is the second book that’s part of the “Tomorrow Girls” series, the thing that I love most about this book is that it’s about adventure and survival. Basically, the book starts off with Rosie being sent to a boarding school to be safe from the war, and the school is called CMS. Over there she met Maddie, Louisa, and Evelyn, who were her roommates. They soon found out they were being held hostage and were kept as prisoners of the Alliance. When they escaped from CMS they stumbled upon three boys Drew, Alonso, and Ryan, who happen to have went to CMS too. Now, they’re all trying to escape CMS and find their family, but they end up escaping on the wrong side of the war and ended up near a prison in Canada which is way worse. If you’re interested in adventure and survival, I suggest you to read this book.

[Sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

i gave it 3 stars bc i’m nice and i don’t feel like analyzing this too much, but here’s something.


cons:
- there are personality switches from the 1st book to the 2nd. i don’t remember louisa being this.. happy? idk.

- it’s very fast paced. there’s a conflict and boom, the problem is fixed just like that.

- i hate middle grade romancy crap. it wasn’t needed and i think we all expected it.

- i still found it bland and boring at times even though it was very fast paced. (this series is weird lol).


pros:

- the bond between the friends are nice. i don’t love it, i don’t hate it. but it’s cool.

- the ending always gets me pumped as frick. and i just wanna read the other books. (but tbh i’m not bc this series isn’t that great to me.)

[Sami Westrick]

Rosie's life had started to go back to normal somewhat, but then as such was happening, she finds herself running for her life again. During this time, she is stuck with her roommates. Who can be okay, but at other times, not so much. The girls she lives with can have many conspiracy theories. Some theories are correct about the boarding school they go to. That the school was on the wrong side of the war. The book uses good detail to explain the situation and how it affects the characters with sensory descriptions. Explaining what it is like for Rosie during this time, explains with great detail. I would rate the book a 4 because it would be a great series for a middle school student to read if they were into mystery and adventure. I think it could be useful as a book club book as well.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Research reading to see if we want to build this book series for our school library. Fast moving, tense page-turner set in the near future when WW3 has broken out. A group of 4 girls (13 or 14) have escaped from a sinister boarding school in the northern US once they realize they are being kept there to extract ransoms from their parents. They quickly meet up with 3 boys from the boys boarding school across the lake and an adventure ensues as they try to escape and make their way back to their home town of Chicago. We leave the book as Maddie has been captured and the others agree to rescue her rather than continuing their journey without her with many adventures and near-misses in between.
Gripping and well written for tween and early teen audience.

[Sheryl Salvage · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book series. I try to read the books my daughters will read before they do, so I can quiz them. This book takes place in the future. WWIII basically has happened which they just call the War. Kids do not have what our kids have today. They only dream about it. I do not want to ruin this book so I will not say to much more. I will say this book is good for 3rd-5th.

Book 2 follows a group of girls and boys who have escaped the private school and they are just trying to get home to their parents.

[Amy Holiday · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rosie kind of stressed me out a little, and there was maybe a bit too much mystery surrounding her backstory--Wren, and why she was in the country at all, I might have missed that a bit. We were in her head, after all. Still, her urgency--and guts--really moved the story along. I liked the way each of the books really emphasized each girl's personality, but also helped them grow out of their comfort zone.

[Matschmomma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good. A bit distracting at first when switched to a new narrator but it does give you insight to that person's thoughts.
Wasn't expecting the twist at the end but it was welcome. I'll start #3 tomorrow.

[Zaisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like how the plot was introduced at the beginning and was straight to the point. The romance and friendship in this book carried the plot. However, I think Rosie was a bit annoying and too narcissistic due to her "better" experiences.

[Hadley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book series is sooooooo good! I’m not a big fan of Sci-Fi books, but this series isn’t like a typical Sci-Fi book . I wold recommend to people who enjoy thrilling books that leave you on a cliffhanger.

[Awjtf · Rating 5 out of 5]

great 2nd book in the series!

[allison! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved that it was from Rosie's perspective- all the secrets, thoughts, and suspicions were perfect! Great addition to the series.

[Izzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3 and a half it was all right but it's pretty predictable and full tropes the main character is kind of annoying but it's fun to read and the ages 8-10 would probably enjoy it.

[Starr⭐️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as good as the first one! Within the first 20 minutes I had already ordered the 3rd so it would be there when I was finished.

[Tehilah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the perfect sequel to the first one. It explained things better and you get to see Rosie’s perspective which was very interesting. The ending was another cliff hanger so I am pretty eager to read the next one!

[Naoma Hoten emmendorfer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second of four in the series, aside from the junior high talk and thoughts and attitudes, this book was captivating.