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Escape
Get ready for another page-turning adventure as the gripping trilogy from Jeff Povey draws to a close!
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 23, 2017
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April 24, 2017
REVIEW BY CERYS – YEAR 9
Escape is the third book in the ‘Shift’ series, and it just blows you away with epic but relatable characters, and awesome action, all set in a slightly different take on a modern-day city. The story is told from two perspectives, both from the point of view of Reva, your average school teenager in a really tricky situation.
One part of the story continues the tale of the gang stuck in the alternate earth with their terrifyingly evil doppelgangers, trying to find their way back to their own universe using Revs’ fathers’ plans. The other is Rev’s story in the upsetting universe she finds herself in, trying to make friends and escape, changing the world slightly. How do these stories link together? Will they ever find their way home? Find out in this wicked story which will stay with you even after the final page.
My favourite character has got to be GG as he is so fabulous, with a witty sense of humour and great fashion sense. My favourite part is towards the end- specifically the chapter ‘Reunion’ but I won’t spoil it for you!
The narration from Rev’s perspective was good, but I think that either 3rd person or switching points of view between the gang could’ve been more exciting. The plot was really intense and thrilling, but I was majorly confused at the different stories told in alternating chapters, as I just found it hard to understand. I loved the multi-universe concept for the series- I found it really interesting and it almost seemed realistic!
Jeff Povey creates such awesome, relatable characters teenagers my age can really relate with, and his modern-day setting near London was really easy to visualise. Everything made sense, and the ending was awesome. The last page made me laugh out loud!
I would recommend this book to any lovers of the Gone series or the Zeroes series. I would love to read more of Jeff Povey’s books and cannot wait to see what he has in store next!
Escape is the third book in the ‘Shift’ series, and it just blows you away with epic but relatable characters, and awesome action, all set in a slightly different take on a modern-day city. The story is told from two perspectives, both from the point of view of Reva, your average school teenager in a really tricky situation.
One part of the story continues the tale of the gang stuck in the alternate earth with their terrifyingly evil doppelgangers, trying to find their way back to their own universe using Revs’ fathers’ plans. The other is Rev’s story in the upsetting universe she finds herself in, trying to make friends and escape, changing the world slightly. How do these stories link together? Will they ever find their way home? Find out in this wicked story which will stay with you even after the final page.
My favourite character has got to be GG as he is so fabulous, with a witty sense of humour and great fashion sense. My favourite part is towards the end- specifically the chapter ‘Reunion’ but I won’t spoil it for you!
The narration from Rev’s perspective was good, but I think that either 3rd person or switching points of view between the gang could’ve been more exciting. The plot was really intense and thrilling, but I was majorly confused at the different stories told in alternating chapters, as I just found it hard to understand. I loved the multi-universe concept for the series- I found it really interesting and it almost seemed realistic!
Jeff Povey creates such awesome, relatable characters teenagers my age can really relate with, and his modern-day setting near London was really easy to visualise. Everything made sense, and the ending was awesome. The last page made me laugh out loud!
I would recommend this book to any lovers of the Gone series or the Zeroes series. I would love to read more of Jeff Povey’s books and cannot wait to see what he has in store next!
May 2, 2017
The third and final book brings this amazing trilogy to an end. I remember when I first got the first book, Shift. Even though I was already intrigued by the synopsis, the book blowed my expectations off the ground. Funny thing is that I didn't even know why. It just connected with me in a way some books never had. Months later, I bought the second book, which was unequivocally great. Now, after 2 years since the second book, I'm back again with the third book, and just let me tell ya, it is the best in the series.
Review:
I'm not gonna tell you the synopsis, because you can probably find it above.
So, the book starts with what will probably hit readers with a tinge of nostalgia, similar to the series's first sentence "There is a --- staring at me" The book then balances between two stories, the past/present and present/future. At first I was a little confused by the concept, but then I got used to it. There is certainly character development in this book, and the book will often play around with your emotions. The book is also not short of thrills and adrenaline-filled moments. Every page matters and the story grips you and never let go until the final page is turned. Other than that,
I ain't gonna spoil nothing, so let me just continue to say that if you enjoyed the first two books, there ain't no reason for you to not pick this one up. There are several plot twists in the book, so don't get too shocked and the way the story flows just shows how amazing the author is. This series have truly been a great read, and I can't wait to see what the author is gonna write next.
Review:
I'm not gonna tell you the synopsis, because you can probably find it above.
So, the book starts with what will probably hit readers with a tinge of nostalgia, similar to the series's first sentence "There is a --- staring at me" The book then balances between two stories, the past/present and present/future. At first I was a little confused by the concept, but then I got used to it. There is certainly character development in this book, and the book will often play around with your emotions. The book is also not short of thrills and adrenaline-filled moments. Every page matters and the story grips you and never let go until the final page is turned. Other than that,
I ain't gonna spoil nothing, so let me just continue to say that if you enjoyed the first two books, there ain't no reason for you to not pick this one up. There are several plot twists in the book, so don't get too shocked and the way the story flows just shows how amazing the author is. This series have truly been a great read, and I can't wait to see what the author is gonna write next.
December 26, 2021
They're going hooooommmmeeeeeeee...............
Or Not.
I don't really know what to say about this book. Not because it's bad, cause it's definitely not, but because I'm at a loss for words. Povey ties the series up in a beautiful bow, with death, life, blue hands, and a dimonte pin thing for Rev's dad. The format of this book changes as well, as every other chapter is Rev's tale of how everything went wrong, and how she will never see them again.
It's a thrilling ride, with twists, turns and the questions you get from knowing the end of a story, and how that anticipation is one of the most interesting journeys of all. There's not much else to say, and I know this review is short, but if you've read the first two books, I feel you are obliged to read the last.
Or Not.
I don't really know what to say about this book. Not because it's bad, cause it's definitely not, but because I'm at a loss for words. Povey ties the series up in a beautiful bow, with death, life, blue hands, and a dimonte pin thing for Rev's dad. The format of this book changes as well, as every other chapter is Rev's tale of how everything went wrong, and how she will never see them again.
It's a thrilling ride, with twists, turns and the questions you get from knowing the end of a story, and how that anticipation is one of the most interesting journeys of all. There's not much else to say, and I know this review is short, but if you've read the first two books, I feel you are obliged to read the last.
July 9, 2023
Good end to a roller coaster ride! Throughly enjoyed this one and would recomend it to fellow YA readers 💗
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