The Darkdeep by Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs

I had a fun time reading The Darkdeep!  See below for my thoughts on this middle grade story by Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs.

*I received an arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley for review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon affiliate and I may receive a small compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on one of my links.

The Darkdeep
by Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs
Publication Date:  October 2, 2018
by Bloomsbury Children's Books

Genre: Middle Grade, Supernatural, Adventure

Pages: 272

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Format: eARC
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars)

When a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still Cove, where no one ever goes, friends Tyler and Ella - and even 'cool kid' Opal -rush to his rescue... only to discover an island hidden in the swirling mists below.
Shrouded by dense trees and murky tides, the island appears uninhabited, although the kids can't quite shake the feeling that something about it is off. Their suspicions grow when they stumble upon an abandoned houseboat with an array of curiosities inside: odd-looking weapons, unnerving portraits, maps to places they've never heard of, and a glass jar containing something completely unidentifiable.
As the group delves deeper into the unknown, their discoveries - and their lives -begin to intertwine in weird and creepy ways. Something ancient has awakened... and it knows their wishes and dreams - and their darkest, most terrible secrets. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy things that lurk within their own hearts?

I've really been reading a ton of middle grade books lately.  I just think they're quick and interesting reads that make me feel like I'm young again (which is always a good thing!), going on all kinds of adventures.  I had such a fun time reading The Darkdeep.  It was filled with excitement and monsters.  I love me some monsters!  I knew this was a book I wanted to read when I saw the awesome cover and read the synopsis.

This story definitely had a bit of a Stranger Things vibe.  Young kids get caught up in a creepy adventure involving strange creatures.  The scary setting gave the story a very chilling atmosphere that I loved.  The Darkdeep had it's creepy parts but it's not overly frightening, especially since it is a middle grade book.  I felt that the story flowed very well, even though the book is written by two authors.  I've never read anything by Ally Condie before, but I have read and enjoyed Brendan Reich's book, "Nemesis."

This was an easy read and I flew through the story.  I thought all the main characters were well written and interesting, and I enjoyed reading from the perspectives of Nico and Opal.  I really enjoyed the friendships in this book!  I had fun reading about the main group of friends as they got caught up in a crazy adventure.

I believe The Darkdeep is the first in a series, and I look forward to reading the second book.  I think this story is perfect for readers who enjoy eerie and adventurous books.  Even though this is a middle grade book, I think teens and adults will also enjoy it. 

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Blog Tour: Genesis by Brendan Reichs

Welcome to my stop on the Genesis Blog Tour!  

Genesis, the sequel to Nemesis by Brendan Reichs, just released on March 6, 2018.  

Find out more about this exciting series below.

*Thanks to Penguin Young Readers for providing me with a copy of Genesis for this tour.

Nemesis by Brendan Reichs

Series:  Project Nemesis, Book 1

Publication Date:  March 21, 2017

Genre:  Young Adult, Science Fiction

Pages:  443

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Orphan Black meets Lord of the Flies in the riveting new sci fi thriller from the cowriter of the Virals series.

It's been happening since Min was eight. Every two years, on her birthday, a strange man finds her and murders her in cold blood. But hours later, she wakes up in a clearing just outside her tiny Idaho hometown--alone, unhurt, and with all evidence of the horrifying crime erased.

Across the valley, Noah just wants to be like everyone else. But he's not. Nightmares of murder and death plague him, though he does his best to hide the signs. But when the world around him begins to spiral toward panic and destruction, Noah discovers that people have been lying to him his whole life. Everything changes in an eye blink.

For the planet has a bigger problem. The Anvil, an enormous asteroid threatening all life on Earth, leaves little room for two troubled teens. Yet on her sixteenth birthday, as she cowers in her bedroom, hoping not to die for the fifth time, Min has had enough. She vows to discover what is happening in Fire Lake and uncovers a lifetime of lies: a vast conspiracy involving the sixty-four students of her sophomore class, one that may be even more sinister than the murders.

Genesis by Brendan Reichs

Series:  Project Nemesis, Book 2

Publication Date:  March 6, 2018

Genre:  Young Adult, Science Fiction

Pages:  512

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The blistering sequel to the instant New York Times bestselling Nemesis by Brendan Reichs. 

Noah Livingston knows he is destined to survive.

The 64 members of Fire Lake's sophomore class are trapped in a place where morals have no meaning and zero rules apply. But Noah's deaths have trained him-hardened him-to lead the strongest into the future ... whatever that may be. And at any cost.

Min Wilder knows that survival alone isn't enough.

In a violent world where brute force passes for leadership, it's tempting to lay back and let everyone else battle it out. But Min's instincts rebel against allowing others to decide who lives and who dies. She's ready to fight for what she believes in. And against whomever might stand in her way.

Author Bio

Brendan Reichs was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 2000 and The George Washington University School of Law in 2006. After three long years working as a litigation attorney, he abandoned the trade to write full time. He is the author of Nemesis, and co-author of the Virals series, written with Kathy Reichs. Brendan lives in Charlotte with his wife, son, daughter, and a herd of animals that tear up everything.

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