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I Am Margaret #3
Liberation
“Seriously, Bane, should I sit around and pat myself on the back for resisting the EuroGov for six months of my life and call it a day? Or should I go out and try to make a world in which you and I can raise children without being afraid one day they’ll be taken from us and murdered?”
SALPERTON FACILITY STANDS EMPTY – EVERY OTHER FACILITY IS FULL.
TIME TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
Margo, Bane and Jon are determined to fight the EuroGov. Preferably by rescuing as many other ReAssignees as possible. And if doing so shakes the EuroBloc to its foundations, so much the better.
Meanwhile – a madman awaits his fate.
The world waits for Margo to take up her pen again.
And in their secret base, Margo and Bane prepare to marry at last.
But the safety of their new home is deceptive.
When they are discovered, the EuroGov’s vengeance will be swift.
And merciless.
SALPERTON FACILITY STANDS EMPTY – EVERY OTHER FACILITY IS FULL.
TIME TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
Margo, Bane and Jon are determined to fight the EuroGov. Preferably by rescuing as many other ReAssignees as possible. And if doing so shakes the EuroBloc to its foundations, so much the better.
Meanwhile – a madman awaits his fate.
The world waits for Margo to take up her pen again.
And in their secret base, Margo and Bane prepare to marry at last.
But the safety of their new home is deceptive.
When they are discovered, the EuroGov’s vengeance will be swift.
And merciless.
323 pages, Paperback
First published March 11, 2015
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July 13, 2016
I find that book series typically fall into a few categories, either they start great and tapper off (The Hunger Games), or sometimes they build slowly (Duncton Chronicles), but few series keep up the intensity and the enjoyment (I Am Margaret or I Hunt Killers). This series in many ways keeps getting better and better. I was impressed with Turner's debut I Am Margaret. And I am even more impressed with this third instalment in the quadrilogy or tetralogy depending on your preference. This was an incredible read that I could hardly put down.
To recap: at the end of book 1, I Am Margaret, Bane has freed Margo and Jon and the other ReAssigness from the EuroGov facility. Now they are all on the run. At the end of book two, The Three Most Wanted, the Vatican state has had to evacuate. Margo, Bane, Jon and many other are in hiding but with plans. At that leads us directly to this story.
Bane has a plan, a plan to liberate others who are waiting to be reassigned. Pope Cornelius will only ok the plan because they are committed to using non-lethal. And with some information from a surprising benefactor, and then things begin going very well for the underground. But all good things do come to an end, as the saying goes. Some of our team are lost or captured, some are getting married and soon all are in big trouble again surrounded on all sides by the military of the Eurobloc.
This is another amazing story in an amazing series! The writing is wonderful, incredible suspense. It has excellent characters and great world building. If you have read the other books in the series you will love this and if not give this wonderful series a try.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Corinna Turner.
To recap: at the end of book 1, I Am Margaret, Bane has freed Margo and Jon and the other ReAssigness from the EuroGov facility. Now they are all on the run. At the end of book two, The Three Most Wanted, the Vatican state has had to evacuate. Margo, Bane, Jon and many other are in hiding but with plans. At that leads us directly to this story.
Bane has a plan, a plan to liberate others who are waiting to be reassigned. Pope Cornelius will only ok the plan because they are committed to using non-lethal. And with some information from a surprising benefactor, and then things begin going very well for the underground. But all good things do come to an end, as the saying goes. Some of our team are lost or captured, some are getting married and soon all are in big trouble again surrounded on all sides by the military of the Eurobloc.
This is another amazing story in an amazing series! The writing is wonderful, incredible suspense. It has excellent characters and great world building. If you have read the other books in the series you will love this and if not give this wonderful series a try.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Corinna Turner.
May 9, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed the third book in this series. This entire series is action-packed and fun to read, but also so thought-provoking. Turner's clean, quick, and descriptive writing style is so fitting for this type of story.
It's easy to see the similarities in attitudes and ideologies between the future conveyed in this story and today. I love how Margo, Bane, and Jon stir things up a bit, and I love the message that the books in this series give: we can't just sit around and watch our world fall apart, even if we are safe and comfortable for the moment. We have to think about our children and their children, along with everyone else. We are all in this together and we must do our part to make things better.
Though they each struggle with different trials, Margo, Bane, and Jon do their part, take the risks, and give all they've got. And while the Church has had to go underground, it remains a very important part of the solution.
Highly recommend this series to older teens (there is a bit of language and violence) and to adults!
It's easy to see the similarities in attitudes and ideologies between the future conveyed in this story and today. I love how Margo, Bane, and Jon stir things up a bit, and I love the message that the books in this series give: we can't just sit around and watch our world fall apart, even if we are safe and comfortable for the moment. We have to think about our children and their children, along with everyone else. We are all in this together and we must do our part to make things better.
Though they each struggle with different trials, Margo, Bane, and Jon do their part, take the risks, and give all they've got. And while the Church has had to go underground, it remains a very important part of the solution.
Highly recommend this series to older teens (there is a bit of language and violence) and to adults!
November 1, 2016
Just! No! I can't! Why? HOW COULD IT END LIKE THAT?
Why do I keep thinking every series I start is going to be a trilogy? (Though the fact that the book was called 'Liberation' also led to my belief that it was the last book in the series. How was I to know that Liberation referred to the rescuing or liberating of ReAssignees, rather than the liberation of the oppressed world?) When is the fourth book coming out? The sneak peek at the end of book three said that it was coming out in November, 2015, but it is almost December of 2015, and even if it comes out before the end of the month, when will it come out in the US?
This book took me longer to read than it should have. I think it was because of school, and homework, and being overwhelmed by my excitement with the story, and upset by the tragedy.
If I learned one thing about writing from Harry Potter, it's that in order to make a story really resonate with a reader, to make us realize how much defeating the evil costs the main characters, it's that you have to kill at least one character who the readers are very attached to. (J.K. Rowling killed a whole bunch of characters I was really attached to.)
I still hope we can see Jane again, she was such an interesting character.
Although I was happy to get to know Kyle better, the amount of fights he got in with Margo were a bit disappointing. Although most of the fights were him trying to protect Margo, giving us a delightfully strong idea of how much he cares about Margo, I was still a bit disappointed that so much of there interaction was fighting.
Eduardo is great in this book. In some ways he is (probably unintended) comic relief. He's a bit like Ron Weasley in his matter-of-fact insensitivity, and it was that characteristic of Ron that led to a lot of the funny parts in Harry Potter. I think Pope Cornelius is a foil for Eduardo.
I'm still waiting on meeting Jon's and Margo's parents. Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to meet Margo's parents at all. I hope Bane has an opportunity to see his parents again. To forgive them if he can.
Sister Krayj (how is that pronounced, Help!) and Unicorn were interesting characters. Sister Krayj seems like a feminist (a healthy feminist, not so over the top that she is sexist against men.) She's strong, capable and kind. Unicorn was sweet and brave. Hopefully we'll see more of these two in the next book.
Margo, Bane and Jon are mostly unchanged. Margo had some character growth, when she made the decision to stop coming on the liberations. Jon had some character growth somewhere in the book that I can't put my finger on, stopping the bitterness and self-pity that I was so afraid would overwhelm his character. I'm still hoping he gets a chance to be happy. Bane grew as mostly at the end I think.
If book four is supposed to be the final volume, how is the rest of the world going to be freed? They've gotten a decent start on Europe, but Africa is the only free state, so they not only have to bring down the EuroGov, but the AmeriGov (north and south,) the AsiaGov, AustraliGov, and the oppressive governments of any other large islands. I suppose the fall of the EuroGov could be catalyst enough to lead to the fall of the dictatorships on the other countries, but I'm still not sure that all of those places can be freed in just one book. At least the sneak peek has let us know we're finally going to get to see 'the mysterious benefactor' again.
I need book four now.
Why do I keep thinking every series I start is going to be a trilogy? (Though the fact that the book was called 'Liberation' also led to my belief that it was the last book in the series. How was I to know that Liberation referred to the rescuing or liberating of ReAssignees, rather than the liberation of the oppressed world?) When is the fourth book coming out? The sneak peek at the end of book three said that it was coming out in November, 2015, but it is almost December of 2015, and even if it comes out before the end of the month, when will it come out in the US?
This book took me longer to read than it should have. I think it was because of school, and homework, and being overwhelmed by my excitement with the story, and upset by the tragedy.
If I learned one thing about writing from Harry Potter, it's that in order to make a story really resonate with a reader, to make us realize how much defeating the evil costs the main characters, it's that you have to kill at least one character who the readers are very attached to. (J.K. Rowling killed a whole bunch of characters I was really attached to.)
I still hope we can see Jane again, she was such an interesting character.
Although I was happy to get to know Kyle better, the amount of fights he got in with Margo were a bit disappointing. Although most of the fights were him trying to protect Margo, giving us a delightfully strong idea of how much he cares about Margo, I was still a bit disappointed that so much of there interaction was fighting.
Eduardo is great in this book. In some ways he is (probably unintended) comic relief. He's a bit like Ron Weasley in his matter-of-fact insensitivity, and it was that characteristic of Ron that led to a lot of the funny parts in Harry Potter. I think Pope Cornelius is a foil for Eduardo.
I'm still waiting on meeting Jon's and Margo's parents. Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to meet Margo's parents at all. I hope Bane has an opportunity to see his parents again. To forgive them if he can.
Sister Krayj (how is that pronounced, Help!) and Unicorn were interesting characters. Sister Krayj seems like a feminist (a healthy feminist, not so over the top that she is sexist against men.) She's strong, capable and kind. Unicorn was sweet and brave. Hopefully we'll see more of these two in the next book.
Margo, Bane and Jon are mostly unchanged. Margo had some character growth, when she made the decision to stop coming on the liberations. Jon had some character growth somewhere in the book that I can't put my finger on, stopping the bitterness and self-pity that I was so afraid would overwhelm his character. I'm still hoping he gets a chance to be happy. Bane grew as mostly at the end I think.
If book four is supposed to be the final volume, how is the rest of the world going to be freed? They've gotten a decent start on Europe, but Africa is the only free state, so they not only have to bring down the EuroGov, but the AmeriGov (north and south,) the AsiaGov, AustraliGov, and the oppressive governments of any other large islands. I suppose the fall of the EuroGov could be catalyst enough to lead to the fall of the dictatorships on the other countries, but I'm still not sure that all of those places can be freed in just one book. At least the sneak peek has let us know we're finally going to get to see 'the mysterious benefactor' again.
I need book four now.
March 12, 2023
This series has become one of my favorites. As a Catholic, this book provides an incredible view on the world in general but it also makes me take a step back to examine questions I hope I never have to answer. Very few authors are able to grasp these concepts and truths let alone articulate them into such an extraordinary story.
I felt so many emotions while reading this story. And I believe a good story makes you feel something; not just a slight notion of sadness somewhere in your head but a feeling of total and utter despair. Not just anger, but the throw-the-book-across-the-room-how-can-this-be-happening!!!-anger. Not just the slight presence of joy, but the kind when you squeal out loud with excitement and everyone around you is like “what the heck was that?!”, we have all had this happen, I know it’s not just me. And most importantly, and mind you *very* few books have made this happen to me but this one and every one in the series made me my hair stand up multiple times. Not even from suspense or fear, but because the story is just that good.
I can give Corinna Turner my praise all day, and that’s something that I very rarely say about an author. But most importantly I love how she stepped out there and made a decidedly Catholic book. In a world where religion is supposed to be accepted, truth isn’t always prevalent. There are so very few good Catholic books with excellent stories and hooking ideas. That is why I love this series so much. It has all the things I look for in a book. Ideals and values, lessons, hidden(and sometimes obvious) truths, emotions, inspiration and most importantly it shows hope can always be found as long as we have faith.
I felt so many emotions while reading this story. And I believe a good story makes you feel something; not just a slight notion of sadness somewhere in your head but a feeling of total and utter despair. Not just anger, but the throw-the-book-across-the-room-how-can-this-be-happening!!!-anger. Not just the slight presence of joy, but the kind when you squeal out loud with excitement and everyone around you is like “what the heck was that?!”, we have all had this happen, I know it’s not just me. And most importantly, and mind you *very* few books have made this happen to me but this one and every one in the series made me my hair stand up multiple times. Not even from suspense or fear, but because the story is just that good.
I can give Corinna Turner my praise all day, and that’s something that I very rarely say about an author. But most importantly I love how she stepped out there and made a decidedly Catholic book. In a world where religion is supposed to be accepted, truth isn’t always prevalent. There are so very few good Catholic books with excellent stories and hooking ideas. That is why I love this series so much. It has all the things I look for in a book. Ideals and values, lessons, hidden(and sometimes obvious) truths, emotions, inspiration and most importantly it shows hope can always be found as long as we have faith.
September 8, 2022
I admit, I didn’t enjoy this book in the series, as much as the other two. But, its probably because I couldn’t read it in one stretch, like I did with the others, due to a few life distractions. Or, maybe I didn’t like the focus on the planned wedding, and got very confused with everyone’s code names.
Anyway, I will differently need to read the next books in this series, to see what happened to the characters and the world created in this series, to see if our Margaret can liberate the world from the cruel EruoGov.
Anyway, I will differently need to read the next books in this series, to see what happened to the characters and the world created in this series, to see if our Margaret can liberate the world from the cruel EruoGov.
December 11, 2018
Although the gripping style and characters are all still present, this third book felt a little slow compared to the thrills of 'The Three Most Wanted'. It's still incredibly readable, and plenty of interesting things happen, but with Margaret and her friends carefully ensconced out of the tyrannical EuroGov's hands, and all of their 'Liberations' going (almost) without a hitch it just seems a little too safe.
October 25, 2021
Wow! This was such a nail-biter installment in this heart-wrenching dystopian series! So much suspense and danger and sadness and hope. These characters are so real to me, it hurts my heart when they're hurt and I rejoice in their triumphs. It's difficult to write a review on this one without giving away spoilers. Suffice it to say, if you have read the first two, you MUST read this one! Warning: keep tissue handy! I can't wait to read the next one!
June 12, 2022
I really loved this book but also ouch, my heart. But also, you're really telling me that they rescued that many ReAssignes and only one person died (and of course it was Fr. Mark, RIP). Like if the EuroGov is that incompetent how have they been in charge this long and able to do this much harm!?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2017
A great third instalment. Kind or harrowing at times but a really exciting storyline.
July 15, 2018
Yes. Absolutely excellent. Please, read this series.
August 19, 2020
There aren't enough 🌟 🌟
December 26, 2025
Omgoodness. The last half of this had me in a chokehold. It was very emotionally taxing.
February 8, 2016
Originally posted on my blog
I am blown away. This is definitely the best novel out of the three so far, but when the fourth comes out soon, I may change my mind. I doubt that I will, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Remember when I posted about Diversity in Catholic YA a month ago? Yeah, that was just before Liberation came out. And now that it’s out and I’ve read it, all my dreams of diverse Catholic YA novels are fulfilled. Well, not all the way, there’s still a long way to go. But we’re getting there!
For starters, there is so much character development. Bane and Margo’s relationship is strengthened and it’s very very beautiful. Jon’s not in it as much as I would have liked, but hopefully we’ll get to see him more in the final book!
The plot itself is original and carries on those of the first two books wonderfully. There have been several complaints about the book being unnecessarily pacifistic – I myself didn’t find any problems with it, but there is a strong case.
As for the diversity, we pretty much have it all. Within Liberation (and the other novels, but especially this one) we have:
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- Characters of multiple races and ethnicities, who are all treated as equals – shocker!
- Both male and female characters, who are equal but different, and all very strong
- Characters of all ages
- A gay character who manages to live according to the Catholic Church and its teachings (okay this one kind of made me internally scream because I’M SO FREAKING HAPPY THAT WE FINALLY HAVE A GAY CHARACTER TO LOOK UP TO!).
As for the ending, it folds up very nicely but leaves a good opening for the next book – although there is one plot point that happened near the end that I wish had happened a little earlier!
In conclusion, read this book. Read this series. It’ll make you feel all the things and cry all the tears. These are, by far, the best works of Catholic YA that I have read, and I read a lot of it. Yes, the ebook is 5 dollars, and the print book is… relatively pricey, but it is so worth it.
Read Liberation! That is all. Good day.
I am blown away. This is definitely the best novel out of the three so far, but when the fourth comes out soon, I may change my mind. I doubt that I will, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Remember when I posted about Diversity in Catholic YA a month ago? Yeah, that was just before Liberation came out. And now that it’s out and I’ve read it, all my dreams of diverse Catholic YA novels are fulfilled. Well, not all the way, there’s still a long way to go. But we’re getting there!
For starters, there is so much character development. Bane and Margo’s relationship is strengthened and it’s very very beautiful. Jon’s not in it as much as I would have liked, but hopefully we’ll get to see him more in the final book!
The plot itself is original and carries on those of the first two books wonderfully. There have been several complaints about the book being unnecessarily pacifistic – I myself didn’t find any problems with it, but there is a strong case.
As for the diversity, we pretty much have it all. Within Liberation (and the other novels, but especially this one) we have:
-
- Characters of multiple races and ethnicities, who are all treated as equals – shocker!
- Both male and female characters, who are equal but different, and all very strong
- Characters of all ages
- A gay character who manages to live according to the Catholic Church and its teachings (okay this one kind of made me internally scream because I’M SO FREAKING HAPPY THAT WE FINALLY HAVE A GAY CHARACTER TO LOOK UP TO!).
As for the ending, it folds up very nicely but leaves a good opening for the next book – although there is one plot point that happened near the end that I wish had happened a little earlier!
In conclusion, read this book. Read this series. It’ll make you feel all the things and cry all the tears. These are, by far, the best works of Catholic YA that I have read, and I read a lot of it. Yes, the ebook is 5 dollars, and the print book is… relatively pricey, but it is so worth it.
Read Liberation! That is all. Good day.
April 28, 2017
Three books in, and I feel like a secret member of the Margo/Bane/Jon trio after having shared so intimately in their risky escapes, harrowing travels, and now perilous exile.
Liberation tracks the Underground's determined attempts to free as many imprisoned citizens of the EuroBloc as possible, all the while undermining the EuroGov - whether by (nonlethal) force or through electronic media.
At the same time, Margo and Bane enjoy (barely) enough health and security to finally plan their wedding. More than the other books in the series, their impending nuptials allow for more discussion of the Theology of the Body and Church teaching on sexual morality. As Bane is still a nonBeliever, the discussion is organic to his and Margo's relationship and not preachy. The author's portrayal is a good mix of the joy, desire, and challenges to chastity that characterize their engagement.
As expected, there are plenty of obstacles to their union and mortal danger at nearly every turn. The book moves swiftly, reincorporating some characters who were absent in Book 2 and drawing ever closer to political and social revolution.
Interestingly, the series could have ended here with just a few adjustments to deliver a sobering but satisfying ending. I'm anxious to see what the final installment in the series brings.
(The authors is a fellow member of the Catholic Writers Guild. I received a review copy of Liberation from the publisher.)
Liberation tracks the Underground's determined attempts to free as many imprisoned citizens of the EuroBloc as possible, all the while undermining the EuroGov - whether by (nonlethal) force or through electronic media.
At the same time, Margo and Bane enjoy (barely) enough health and security to finally plan their wedding. More than the other books in the series, their impending nuptials allow for more discussion of the Theology of the Body and Church teaching on sexual morality. As Bane is still a nonBeliever, the discussion is organic to his and Margo's relationship and not preachy. The author's portrayal is a good mix of the joy, desire, and challenges to chastity that characterize their engagement.
As expected, there are plenty of obstacles to their union and mortal danger at nearly every turn. The book moves swiftly, reincorporating some characters who were absent in Book 2 and drawing ever closer to political and social revolution.
Interestingly, the series could have ended here with just a few adjustments to deliver a sobering but satisfying ending. I'm anxious to see what the final installment in the series brings.
(The authors is a fellow member of the Catholic Writers Guild. I received a review copy of Liberation from the publisher.)
November 25, 2016
Faith in action best describes Liberation and challenges readers about our faith, forgiveness, goodness, right versus wrong, and humility. Margo, Bane, and Jon are fighting non-violently to empty EuroBloc Genetics Facilities to demonstrate that their daring escape wasn't just luck. The colorful characters beg you to root for them--Father Mark, Sister Krayj, Pope Cornelius, Eduardo, and even Lucas Everington--as they fight for the right to life and religious freedom for all. Definitely will keep you thinking after the final page.
October 29, 2015
such a roller coaster! I loved this book now I can't decide which one is my favorite so far! I was on the edge of my seat the entire book! Now the wait for the next book will be forever! Thank you Corinna for awesome story!
October 25, 2015
Excellent, I can't wait for next one!
July 8, 2016
Another great one by Corinna Turner! I can't believe there is only one book left for me to read in this fascinating series!
August 14, 2016
Oh my goodness!!!!! My heart was beating so fast towards the end of this book!!!! It was so good!!! Definitely as wonderful and suspenseful as the first two.
August 11, 2025
Full review to come (hopefully)...I'm rather disappointed 😕
October 30, 2017
I couldn't put this book down, it's so captivating!
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