Rotten

by Michael Northrop

A troubled teen. A rescued Rottweiler. An unlikely friendship.

Jimmer "JD" Dobbs is back in town after spending the summer "upstate." No one believes his story about visiting his aunt, and it's pretty clear that he has something to hide. It's also pretty clear that his mom made a new friend while he was away---a rescued Rottweiler that JD immediately renames Johnny Rotten (yes, after that guy in the Sex Pistols). Both tough but damaged, JD and Johnny slowly learn to trust each other, but their newfound bond is threatened by a treacherous friend and one snap of Johnny's powerful jaws. As the secrets JD has tried so hard to keep under wraps start to unravel, he suddenly has something much bigger to worry about: saving his dog.

Genres: Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Animals, Friendship, Dogs, Fiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2013

About the author

Michael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of 13 books for kids and teens, including the middle-grade adventure series TombQuest and the hit graphic novel Dear Justice League. His first young adult novel, Gentlemen, earned him a Publishers Weekly Flying Start citation, and his second, Trapped, was an Indie Next List selection. His first middle-grade novel, Plunked, was named one of the best children's books of the year by the New York Public Library and was selected for NPR's Backseat Book Club. He is originally from Salisbury, Connecticut, a small town in the foothills of the Berkshire mountains, where he mastered the arts of BB gun shooting, tree climbing, and field goal kicking with only moderate injuries. After graduating from NYU, he worked at Sports Illustrated Kids magazine for 12 years, the last five of those as baseball editor.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally posted in Teacher's Choice

I came across this title as I was clicking through NetGalley. The cover had me immediately as I am a HUGE fan of dogs. Anyone who knows me can tell you that. The idea of the main character connected to a rescue dog pulled me in. I put in a request, got my approval, and started reading.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was a pretty quick read. It is clear that JD did not stay with his aunt and I felt like his friends, wanting to know how he really spent his summer. JD did not seem like a “bad boy” at all, so I really wondered what he could have done. I also loved Johnny Rotten as a character in the book. He went through quite a bit – being chained and beat – before JD’s mom rescued him from the shelter. I really liked watching Johnny and JD’s relationship blossom as they learned to trust each other and JD learned there was more to Johnny than his tough outside. I feared for Johnny’s fate after one of JD’s friends, Mars, claimed Johnny bit him unprovoked and his family sues JD and his mom. As JD fights for his dog, we see the many sides of JD as he learns to come to terms with his past and his present.

One thing I really liked about this book is how it hit on the issue of stereotypes against “bully breeds.” Johnny is a Rottweiler, one of the most misunderstood of dog breeds, probably after Pit Bulls. Being a proud Pit Bull owner and lover of all dogs, I appreciate how Northrop addresses this issue as JD fights for Johnny. Many dogs have a lot stacked against them just because of the misconceptions that are out there. Johnny had some growing to do in order to trust people, especially males. But at his heart, he was a sweet dog that was just looking for companionship. I’m glad to see a book for teens that brings this up for teens to think about.

This is an enjoyable book and one I look forward to adding to my classroom. I can see reluctant drawn to this and enjoying it. Overall – 3/5 stars.

[Evie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotionally affecting and thematically poignant, Rotten is a great, deliciously readable story. Despite the serious (often heartbreaking) subject matter, the overall tone of the book is light and easy to digest. Meaningful, but not heavy. This heartfelt and insightful tale teaches us about the importance of love, trust and friendship (whether it's between two people or a man and man's best friend), and that everyone deserves a second chance. A really heart-warming, deep and honest story, capable of being both funny and moving. Books like this one get my tail wagging!

JR isn't even technically my dog. He's half my dog, and it wasn't that long ago that he felt like even less than that. But now that he's in trouble? Now that he gets taken away first thing in the morning and I don't even know if he's coming back? Now he feels like my dog. Because I know what that feels like. He's had it tough, and he didn't even mean it anyway, and no one really has a clue about him. So, yeah. Sounds like my dog to me.

When JD comes home after spending his summer "upstate" supposedly visiting his aunt, he finds a surprise waiting for him. A black, furry surprise with a sweet tooth for biscuits. JR (Johnny Rotten, like the lead singer of the Sex Pistols) is a big and dangerous-looking Rottweiler who is afraid of his own shadow. He's a rescue dog with abuse-filled past. JD's mom adopted him while JD was away. Of course, not one of JD's friends knows where he really spent his summer, though they all seem to agree on one thing: it wasn't with his aunt. When JR gets in trouble for biting one of JD's friends, the secret that JD is so determined to protect is about to be unveiled. JD might lose a whole lot more than just his face, though. He might lose his new-found friend.

Rotten is both very entertaining and thought-provoking. I especially loved the conversational tone of the narrative and the sparkly dialogues. The back and forth between JD and his friends is strikingly realistic and delightfully hilarious. I thought Michael Northrop did a fantastic job portraying teenage interactions! They're quirky, laugh-out-loud funny and painfully honest. I loved all the jokes and punch lines, and thought the dynamics of their relationships were very believable. The characters felt real, and that's what made this book shine in my eyes.

I really liked the lead character, JD. He is pretty much a regular guy, with a regular personality, but there was something about him that really made it easy for me to warm up to him. He's suspicious by nature, he doesn't trust easily and he often has a hard time opening to people. In that sense, he's a lot like JR, and that's probably why they connected so well. At the same time, he's very loyal and protective of both his mom and JR, which really made me love him a lot! He's been through some rough times himself, and so he understands and feels for JR. And he's determined to create a good, warm and loving home for him. He's definitely a good kid and a great protagonist!

Rotten is a book that really speaks to your heart. In my opinion, it's a story that can be enjoyed by both girls and boys, teens and adults alike. Animal lovers and realistic fiction fans will definitely love this one! I highly recommend it!

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[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

You know how in YA there are 16-year-old boys and they have really mature voices and really deep story lines? A lot of times they're really good and they are so spot on. But other times you start to wonder what about those 16-year-old boys in the world who are kind of goofy and do really dumb things and yet are lovable and likable despite that?

Rotten is about the somewhat immature but really likable 16-year-old boy who is just kinda goofy.

When Jimmer Dobbs -- JD -- returns home from a "summer at his aunt's house," he discovers that his mom has a new roommate. No, it's not another person. It's a giant and intimidating dog. JD is skeptical and not into the idea, but once he names the dog -- Johnny Rotten or JR for short -- suddenly the dog feels a lot more like his dog. JR damn well becomes a friend, especially as the guys that JD hangs out with become more and more suspicious of his story about spending the summer at his aunt's house.

There is, of course, more to the story. But it doesn't pop up until an incident with JR and one of JD's friends. An incident which puts the fate of JR into the hands of someone else. Suddenly, JD wants nothing more than to prove how innocent and misunderstood JR is.

What I love about Northrop's writing is that it's humorous. Yes, there are some real issues at the heart of the story, but none of them are so supremely serious that JD cannot be funny. And he has some brilliant one-liners in the story that are so 16-year-old dorky boy it's impossible not to laugh out loud. They're not cheap shots, either. It's in a true-to-teen voice that's observant as much as it's spur-of-the-moment.

JR and JD have so much in common, especially as it comes to the things that brought them together. What happened for JR to end up "at his aunt's house" mirrors in many ways what causes JR to end up as a new family member. The severity is different, but they parallel one another such that they understand each other.

Pass this off to readers looking for a story about friendship and about relationships, especially of the human-animal kind. Because I know the question on a lot of people's minds will be "what happens to the dog?," you should know in advance that the dog doesn't die. And for that I applaud Northrop because there is absolutely no emotional manipulation toward the reader.

Longer review to come.

[Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was too violent and sad

[Miguel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rotten is a good book I like it because it is kind of like an adventure. I will try not to spoil the book but, this book was amazing I like how all the characters bonded and how they just got along and had a really good friendship. The dog was a strong piece of the book I like how they used the dog in the book it was really good. I recommend this book to people who love an animal in their book beacause they would like it a lot.

[Jen Ryland (jenrylandreviews & yaallday)]

Rotten is a story that's deceptively simple at first, then sneaks right up on you with a lot of humor and heart. Johnny Rotten is a rescue dog, and he has some issues. But so does JD. The parallels between the two of them are subtly drawn, but central to the story: JD is a kid who needs a second chance, and Johnny Rotten is a dog who needs one too. The two slowly start to bond and then … something bad happens.

I'm not going to tell you what happened or how things end up, just that I really enjoyed this book. Rotten is a book about trust and friendship and second chances. I love a YA book with a guy's POV, and JD's voice is realistic and funny. He's a teenage boy, preoccupied with food, video games, and how not to look like a fool in front of Janie. I also love a book that shows real friendships between guys. JD may feel there's no one he can count on, but he's wrong.

Read this review and more on my blog, YA Romantics

[Liz Friend · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story: this is the story of a boy and his dog. But he's not just any boy, and it's not just any dog. JD has just finished up a stint in Juvie, and his mom hopes a dog will help him move past a really rotten time in his life--because JD's not the only one who's had a rotten time. Johnny Rotten is a shelter dog, abused by his former master, and this seems like a chance for both of them to move on...until the rescued Rottweiler is provoked into biting someone. Now it looks like he's going to be put down, right before JD and his mom lose everything in the accompanying lawsuit. How can a former juvenile delinquent talk the rest of the world into trusting him--and his dog?

June Cleaver's bloom ratings: Violence PG; language PG-13; Sexual Content PG-13 (nothing close to explicit, but lots of jokes with innuendo); nudity G; Magic and the Occult G; LGBT content PG; Substance Abuse PG-13 (underage kids don't actually score any liquor, but they do their best trying); Overall Rating: PG-13.

Liz's comments: don't hand this one to a sixth grader--they'll get all these kinds of ideas on their own in a couple of years, and there's no use getting them started early! In all, I'd review this for 8th and up, mostly because although the boys talk all bad, they don't actually get very far with it. And there's significant hope for JD to turn over a new leaf by the end of the book, under the influence of both Johnny Rotten and the girl who almost gets away.

Annotation with spoilers: JD is getting home from his summer-long stint at Juvie, although he's been telling everyone, including his three best friends, that he was visiting Aunt Judy upstate. No one quite believes it, but he's not about to come out with the truth. His mom, wanting him to move on, surprises him with a dog...but not just any dog. She's sprung Jon-Jon from the Humane Society's death row and brought him home. The dog is very wary of JD at first, and downright ugly to grown men, but eventually he and JD come to a understanding involving dog biscuits and pizza rolls.

There's one week of summer vacation left before school starts, and he and his three friends drive to the next town to try to score some booze using a fake ID. On the way home, he tells his buddies about the dog, but says they need to wait to see him until he's a little more settled. (He's always been best friends with Rudy, and Aaron and Mars form another duo of best friends in their quartet). When Aaron comes over a little later to try to meet the dog, JD sends him away.

But he's not able to keep Mars from jumping the back fence later on when Johnny is in the yard. Mars, disregarding or misreading the signals from the dog, gets himself bitten on the hand. JD brings him into the house, bandages what is obviously just a flesh wound, and generously gives Mars a gauze wrapping to go home in. Going out to the backyard to investigate, he sees a footprint from the other boy's AirJordan shoe that proves he was actually in the yard and approaching the dog, rather than that the dog jumped up on the fence and biting him, as Mars claims. The next thing JD knows, his mother is calling him with the news that Mars has been taken to the hospital for his wound--and later, that they've gotten a lawyer. It makes JD crazy that Mars's hillbilly family is milking this for all it's worth, but talking to The other boy does him no good.

In the meantime, JD is trying to reconnect with Janie, his girlfriend from before Juvie. But when he goes to her house, her dad essentially slams the door in his face. He has a little better luck with a short bit of chat on Facebook, but then bumbles a chance of talking to her at the gardening store where she works. In the meantime, it looks like Aaron is going to take Mars's side in the thing, and that Rudy is pretty much the only buddy JD has left.

School starts, and Mars shows up in a splint, claiming he has nerve damage. When JD gets him alone in the bathroom, Mars agrees to do a deal: he'll ask his parents to back off on the suit if JD will tell him where he was all summer. JD, seeing this as his only bargaining chip, agrees, but then knows he's going to have to tell both Rudy and Janie before anyone else. This goes about as well as expected, especially when Rudy hears that JD got busted for stealing a bottle of perfume to give his mom for Mother's Day. Even worse, the next day, it becomes obvious after he tells Mars the truth that the other kid had never really intended to keep his part of the deal, and the story is all over school by that afternoon.

JD's uncle Greg, a lawyer, is working for them, but JD thinks he's taking the easy way out by trying to get Mars's family to settle out of court for damages (most of which, but not all, will be paid by their homeowners' insurance--but enough will be leftover that JD and his mom will probably lose the house). In addition, because of mounting evidence against Johnny (from his former owner, and the shelter where mom adopted him) it looks like the dog--who is doing better and better each day--will end up being put down for sure.

Angry, JD and Rudy ditch school, overdose on donuts and caffeine, and decide to go snooping around Mars's house to see if they can find some blackmail-worthy item to use against HIM. All they find at the house is a hillbilly cousin with a shotgun, so after high tailing it out of there, they decide to listen to Janie's suggestion instead. The three of them, accompanied by Johnny, go to Aaron's house to ask him to put a little pressure on Mars to back down. The meeting doesn't go very well, Aaron won't agree to do anything, and JD is angry and depressed that his dog is going down because of Mars's lie.

But unexpectedly, Aaron shows up the next day with a telephone recording of both Mars admitting that he was over the fence in the backyard, and that his parents were pushing him to commit fraud. Aaron explains how his dog got sick when the boy was 9 years old, and when the animal was taken to the vet for medicine, he ended up never coming home. Aaron is still mad and a little angry about it. He doesn't think it's fair for JD to have to lose his dog too (although he does point out that JD could be nicer and less condescending to Mars in the future). With the evidence in hand, uncle Greg is able to get the DiMartino family to back down, and it appears that maybe Janie and JD will work out, and even that the four boys will be able to be friends again.

[Kaleb Gandia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I give this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars. This book was about how a boy wasn't with his mom for a while and then when he got back with his mom he got home and found out that his mom got a dog and then he eventually had to name it and take care of the dog. This book had really good details and dialogue. This was an overall great book.

[Erin Sauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book it wasnt that long of a read but it was a good one i also am a sucker for teenage hoodlum skater boys with a soft spot for dogs and their moms. Anyway! Its a super good book and i would suggest it to most people! Especially if you want a quicker read

[Brad Sells · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is spoiler free.

Rotten is a wonderful story about bonding love and friendship. This book is outstanding!

I am a huge lover of dogs (I have two myself), so when I found out that this book was about a dog, I was all over this one. I was so happy I read it! The friendship that grows between JD and Johnny Rotten was amazing to read. They truly connected to each other as best friends, and I was rooting for both of them during the entire book. Plus, who doesn't love a story about dogs?

My only complaint about Rotten was that it took a bit for me to connect to JD - I'm not sure why I didn't like his character in the beginning, but I didn't. He felt a bit self-centered and uncaring. But trust me when I say that he grows out of that, thanks to Johnny, which I truly loved and appreciated. Looking back now, I can totally see what Johnny represents. He represents Johnny learning true friendship and caring about something so extremely. And I love that Michael Northrop put that element into Rotten!

And I was honestly scared at how the book was going to end. I couldn't see how Johnny and JD could get out of the situation they were in, but Northrop did a seamlessly job at making that ending so surprising and wonderful. It was one of my favorite parts of the entire book!

Overall, Rotten is a great story that is a must-read animal lovers and non-animal lovers!

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

One troubled teen and one damaged dog just might be the perfect mix to get them both out of the doghouse.

JD arrives home from being "away" for the summer to discover that his mother has added a monstrous Rottweiler to their family. Johnny Rotten (the dog) was a rescue who is leery of men because he was chained up outside for his entire life. But some how he and JD form a bond until Johnny bites one of JD's friends. But JD can't help but wonder if the bite wasn't provoked. The more he starts to question, the more he realizes that Johnny is getting a rotten deal and he will do anything to set the record straight and save his dog.

As a pet owner it is nice to see a book written from this side of the story. Sure no one wants their pet to bite someone but you also don't want someone to provoke your pet to bite them just to get a nice payout either and let's face it, there are people out there willing to do just that. This is also a case of showing that rescue dogs aren't for everyone and they do come with their own baggage so be prepared for this going in instead of being shocked that you are going to have to do the extra work.

A great story for all ages! A little language in this one but that is it and nothing over the top! A must have book!

[Kelly Hager · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much! I immediately sympathized with JD and obviously with his dog, Johnny Rotten.

It's probably a good thing I read this on my Kindle so that I couldn't skip ahead. As a result, I spent most of the book worried that Johnny would have to be put down (obviously I won't tell you what happens; you'll have to read the book).

It was wonderful seeing a bond develop between JD and Johnny. Obviously, JD didn't have that many relationships he could really count on in his life, and Johnny had even fewer. Watching Johnny learn to trust JD was a really awesome thing. (Yes, I'm a sap but I never pretended otherwise.)

I also spent the book in complete disbelief over the behavior of JD's friend, Mars. (The one Johnny bit and who is now reacting in a completely awful way.) Yes, I know there are people like that but it's still unsettling to run across one. I was hoping that he would realize what he was doing and what the potential repercussions were, but well, we know better, don't we? (And again, not telling you the ending.)

Highly recommended.

[Randi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty predictable, and it lacks a lot of the emotion it feels like it should have. I feel I need to stop reading books with a dog as the main character because they always turn out super flat. Disappointing.

[Brandi Rae Fong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for Gordon Korman fans.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's good.

[Zach Juopperi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title of my story is called Rotten. Michael Northrop wrote it. The story takes place in a small town called Stanton. The main characters in the story are JD, JD’s mom, Johnny, Rudy, Mars, and Aaron. I found this book in our school library. I was looking for a fiction book and this one stuck out the most to me. It looked interesting so I checked it out and read it.
The book started with JD getting home from spending the summer upstate and walking in on a dog he had never seen before. He spent a lot of time with him, just trying to gain his trust. Johnny didn’t trust any adult men because he was chained up to a tree and Jd believed that he was beaten. One day while his mom was gone, JD looked outside and saw that his friend, Mars, was bitten by Johnny. JD cleaned and wrapped him up and saw that the bite wasn’t bad but Mars still made a big deal out of it. Their family ended up suing them, trying to get a lot of money out of them which they didn’t have. School started up and JD saw Mars walking around with his arm wrapped up in a fake cast that can easily be slid off. That made him mad so he talked to him and made a deal with him. JD did his part of the deal but JD did not. That made him even angrier so he tried to get him exposed by himself. It didn’t work but his friend, Aaron, got a video of him admitting that he was faking it. JD sent the video recording to their lawyer. The lawyer did what he needed to do and got it so they didn’t have to pay a lot of money and so that Johnny didn’t have to get put down.
The book had a very surprising ending. Throughout most of the book, it seemed like Johhny, JD’s dog, was going to get put down and his family was going to have to pay Mars’s family a lot of money. Soon before they had to pay the money, JD’s friend Aron says this, “A witness man,” he says, “I got your frickin’ witness.” Aaron was saying that he is the witness because he got a video recording of Mars admitting that he was lying about everything and the bite isn’t that bad. Aaron saved JD’s family a lot of money. They don’t have much money so getting Mars to admit everything, just helped out JD and his family a lot. He also saved the life of Johnny. He was maybe going to get put down, but now he for sure isn’t going to get put down because Aaron got Mars to admit everything.
In my opinion, Rotten is a good book. The ending of the book is what makes me actually enjoy it. It has a very unexpected and good ending and I really like it. Everyone thinks Johnny is going to get put down but then ends up not getting put down because of Aaron. I think anyone would like this book. Mostly dog owners and people that might have had a similar experience to what happened with JD and Johnny.

[Ben. R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review: The life of a beloved dog hanging in the balance, a court case, and conflict between friends make Rotten by Michael Northrop a must read! This book takes in a small town in New England . The protagonist is Jimmer Dobbs (JD), an outgoing, likable character. Johnny Rotten, Jimmer’s dog in the book, is also an important character. The antagonist of the story is Mars, who was once JD’s good friend, but turned against him for money. I bought this book at a book fair. I was intrigued by the book because there was a dog on the cover and I like dogs, so I gave it a try and took the book to read during SSR.
The conflict begins when Mars hops JD's fence hoping to see him, but instead he corners JD's dog, Johnny Rotten. He purposefully antagonizes the dog and makes Johnny Rotten bite him. Mars goes and tells his parents that he was attacked. They claim he has nerve issues because of the bite just so they can file a lawsuit against JD's family. To make matters worse, if Mars wins the case, they will have to put the dog down. JD tries to get evidence that Mars made JR bite him but he cannot find any. After the incident, it rained and Mars' shoe prints were washed away. At the end of the book, when JD thinks all hope is lost, he finds proof that Mars corned JR which caused him bite Mars. Then Mars' good friend Aaron takes a video of him admitting cornered Johnny Rotten, shining more light on the truth. JD and his family win the case and JR can live.
The ending of the book was undoubtedly the best part because the dog gets to live. JD deserved to keep his dog, and his family deserved to keep their money. Throughout the book, Mars was an unlikable character, so it was satisfying to see him get what was coming to him. My favorite part was when Mars’ plan failed. In my opinion this book s a fantastic. It portrayed a great storyline that made me love all the protagonists. This is a book had me on the edge of my seat.
If you are a person who enjoys mystery books and suspenseful novels you will enjoy this book. The relationship between Jimmer and his dog adds a heartwarming element to the story. This book is a great read, and it doesn't matter what type of books you enjoy it! I give it a 10/10

[24marshallmackenziehighlandcusd5.Org · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book written by Michael Northrop. 'Rotten' had many intriguing moments that ended with unexpected twists. Michael was able to put pictures and visuals into my mind of the situations, outfits, or appearances. I got lost in this book, when I stopped reading it, I would forget I wasn't in the world of the book. Usually I set myself to a certain page to read to, but in this book, I couldn't put it down. I finished this book in one day. I've read a couple other books by Michael, such as, 'Surrounded By Sharks' and 'Trapped.' They were as interesting and descriptive as 'Rotten' is. I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading books that make you stay on the edge of your seat and want to read more.

[Nelson Banuchi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the story was well done and engaging. I gave three stars. However, I do have a problem with the few inappropriate sexual innuendos included in the book, which were unnecessary to the story and seemingly without any purpose, except maybe to let us know that the author is up with what goes on with kids. Perhaps, what the author seeks to convey and teach, which may be more than one thing like family responsibility, loyalty, patience when wronged, behaving properly even towards those who try to take advantage of you, may make up for it.

I would recommend parents read the book themselves before they give it to an age appropriate child.

[Tori · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was really hoping the whole time that the narrator would improve by the end of the story but I was very disappointed. Do teenage boys really talk like this?? Or is the author just imagining that's what they talk like now? Can they really be that awful and obnoxious? Also JD's 'secret' was probably just about the stupidest reveal I've ever read in a book. Add in a sprinkle or two of homophobia and you've got what adds up to a truly terrible book. Spoiler alert: the dog doesn't die so I guess that's what the one star is for.

[Juan Landa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was pretty good because of all the action that was going on, for instance on moment JR bit his neighbor, JR is a dog, and the neighbors hand was bleeding a lot. Something else that made the book good was the character relationship and how the characters act when something happened. At the end their was a pretty girl that he feel in love with because she was sweet as well. At the very end they make the dogs colliers. This book is kinda about do sitting with many twists in it.

[Axel]

Rotten is a realist fiction about a kind named Jd who had spent the summer upstate, but when he got home his mom made a friend in the rescued Rottweiler. Jd renames the dog to Jonny Rotten and they become the best of friends. One wrong bit ruins everything. I thought that this was an ok book. I did not like it but I did not hate it. I think that someone that really enjoys realistic fiction about how young adults live their life will enjoy this book.

[Angel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another MS aged book that I picked up from the library book sale. No one can resist a 25 cent book. Story line was good, though elusive and left a variety of holes in the characters history and in the timeline. Character building was mediocre. Super quick read, but not one I would recommend to another adult.

[Max Rueckert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book but in the book the town felt small, I think the author could have added more characters that would have some role in the book or place the characters in a more populated place like a city.

[Lillian D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was pretty nice and it had a lot of detail and was very Exciting. I Didn't like how it was Laid out the Book had a lot of mistakes but was well worth the time i like how it has good Descriptions in it!

[Mikail · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book.

[Dragan Zdravev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing but love for this amazing book. Never liked books but this sure was the one to get me into reading. Thank you Michael Northrop!!!

[Tracy Dishman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book based solely on the cover. Rottys 🖤.

[Lily]

It was okay

[Ava Phelps · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book. Very simple. The character development was so-so. Very easy read.