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The Outliers #2
The Scattering
New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight raises the stakes in the second book of the heart-pounding Outliers trilogy, a uniquely speculative story about secrets, betrayal, and a world where one small group of people are blessed—or cursed—with an incredible power.
Wylie may have escaped the camp in Maine, but she is far from safe. The best way for her to protect herself is to understand her ability, fast. But after spending a lifetime trying to ignore her own feelings, giving in to her ability to read other peoples’ emotions is as difficult as it is dangerous.
And Wylie isn’t the only one at risk. Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been spiraling, wracked with guilt over what happened to Cassie. After all they’ve been through together, Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but she doesn’t know if their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past.
It is amid this uncertainty and fear that Wylie finds herself confronted with a choice. She was willing to do whatever it took to help Cassie, but is she prepared to go to the same extremes to help complete strangers . . . even if they are just like her?
Wylie may have escaped the camp in Maine, but she is far from safe. The best way for her to protect herself is to understand her ability, fast. But after spending a lifetime trying to ignore her own feelings, giving in to her ability to read other peoples’ emotions is as difficult as it is dangerous.
And Wylie isn’t the only one at risk. Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been spiraling, wracked with guilt over what happened to Cassie. After all they’ve been through together, Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but she doesn’t know if their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past.
It is amid this uncertainty and fear that Wylie finds herself confronted with a choice. She was willing to do whatever it took to help Cassie, but is she prepared to go to the same extremes to help complete strangers . . . even if they are just like her?
300 pages, Paperback
First published May 2, 2017
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Kimberly McCreight
20 books4,742 followersKimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of eight novels including RECONSTRUCTING AMELIA, A GOOD MARRIAGE and LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER. SOMEONE ELSE'S HUSBAND is forthcoming from Knopf June 16, 2026. She has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Alex awards and her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and optioned for film and television. She attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Brooklyn. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook and at kimberlymccreight.com
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May 18, 2017
(I received an advance copy of this book for free. Thanks to HarperCollins UK, Children's and NetGalley.)
This was an interesting sequel, and I liked it more than the first book in the series.
Wylie was a strong character in this book and she didn’t give up, even when things looked really bad. I also liked the way she tried to help people other than herself, and stood firm in her beliefs too.
The storyline in this was about Wylie ending up admitted to hospital and meeting a whole group of other outliers like herself. She then escaped the hospital and went on a hunt for more information, learning more and more about what was going on along the way. The pace in this seemed better than the first book, and things moved along nicely, the mystery aspect was also done well, and I liked the little twists we got thrown.
The ending to this held a bit of a surprise, although I had wondered if Wylie’s beliefs about a certain person were really true.
7 out of 10
“We are all Outliers. Every last one of us. And I might have suspected as much before, but now I am sure.”
This was an interesting sequel, and I liked it more than the first book in the series.
Wylie was a strong character in this book and she didn’t give up, even when things looked really bad. I also liked the way she tried to help people other than herself, and stood firm in her beliefs too.
The storyline in this was about Wylie ending up admitted to hospital and meeting a whole group of other outliers like herself. She then escaped the hospital and went on a hunt for more information, learning more and more about what was going on along the way. The pace in this seemed better than the first book, and things moved along nicely, the mystery aspect was also done well, and I liked the little twists we got thrown.
The ending to this held a bit of a surprise, although I had wondered if Wylie’s beliefs about a certain person were really true.
7 out of 10
July 22, 2017
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, Kimberly McCreight, and the publisher, Harper Collins, for this opportunity.
This is the sequel to the much-loved The Outliers. The story is told through the eyes of teenage Wylie who suffers from a sever case of anxiety and if afflicted with acute levels of emotional intelligence that allows her to ascertain the thoughts and feelings of all those she meets. But Wylie has discovered that she is not alone. Her admittance to a hospital, full of other teenage girls in a similar predicament, opens up new questions about how the virus begun and what the future holds for its much-sought-after carriers.
Just like in the last book, this deals with the problems of teenage friendships and pubescent relationships in a turbulent and ever-changing modern world, grief and how to deal with the loss of a parent, the impact our parents and our peers have on our individual selves, technological advancement, warfare and the pros and cons of using them, and emotional intelligence and how it defines us as a person.
The pace never allowed the reader a moment of reprieve and the action continued to dominate the text until its very end. The end in itself was the biggest shock of all and the additional questions that arose from it had me questioning the motives of every character and their real place in this puzzle of a story.
This is the sequel to the much-loved The Outliers. The story is told through the eyes of teenage Wylie who suffers from a sever case of anxiety and if afflicted with acute levels of emotional intelligence that allows her to ascertain the thoughts and feelings of all those she meets. But Wylie has discovered that she is not alone. Her admittance to a hospital, full of other teenage girls in a similar predicament, opens up new questions about how the virus begun and what the future holds for its much-sought-after carriers.
Just like in the last book, this deals with the problems of teenage friendships and pubescent relationships in a turbulent and ever-changing modern world, grief and how to deal with the loss of a parent, the impact our parents and our peers have on our individual selves, technological advancement, warfare and the pros and cons of using them, and emotional intelligence and how it defines us as a person.
The pace never allowed the reader a moment of reprieve and the action continued to dominate the text until its very end. The end in itself was the biggest shock of all and the additional questions that arose from it had me questioning the motives of every character and their real place in this puzzle of a story.
March 16, 2023
”If you keep waiting until you’re fixed to live your life, you’re going to have wasted so much time.”
Still action packed with unforeseen twists and surprises.
But seriously suffering from middle book syndrome. That combined with something in the ending beginning a major pet peeve of mine... Sorry to say but this one didn’t live up to my expectations.
I now have double the number of questions I had at the end of the first book, so I'm hoping the third book will not disappoint.
June 28, 2017
Me while reading this book: What a colossal mess.
Me after finishing: But that cliffhanger...
Still not sure it's enough to bring me back for book 3, though.
Me after finishing: But that cliffhanger...
Still not sure it's enough to bring me back for book 3, though.
August 28, 2018
RATING: 3.5
OMG that ending!
I’m actually surprised by how much I’m enjoying this series.
OMG that ending!
I’m actually surprised by how much I’m enjoying this series.
August 29, 2017
A very fast read, plot keeps moving along. I really like Wylie and Jasper, care about what happens to them. I like how the author makes feeling and sensitivity a gift, rather than a flaw. I am amused how she tried to plug a hole in her plot in the first book in the initial pages of the second, but it was done in a very facile, throw-away manner and I did not buy it and am still annoyed. If Neil Gaiman can re-write his genius novels, and get closer to his vision, other authors should at least take care of lack of attention-to-detail. That being said, I enjoyed it overall, although her attempts at deception require her to invest in more red herrings and plot layering than she has so far exhibited. I am not sure if she and her editors underestimate the sophistication of YA readers, but I have not been surprised by anything yet. I would like to be. It was a fun, fast read & I will read the third book, but I am a little sad as I think it is an excellent concept with good characters and could be a top-tier series with just a little extra work and finesse. However, it is what it is and I suspect many readers may be perfectly happy with it as is.
September 18, 2017
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El libro parte (después de un prólogo) desde la misma escena que finalizó "Extraños" para continuar con la aventura de Wylie y Jasper. Ambos personajes son los protagonistas de esta segunda parte de la trilogía. Respecto al resto de personajes, hay alguno nuevo pero a rasgos generales está centrado en los mismos del primer libro.
He encontrado grandes diferencias en este segundo libro respecto al primero. Una de ellas es el ritmo, mucho más pausado y con una trama mucho más simple. En "Extraños" el ritmo era tan apresurado hacia la mitad del libro que llegaba a ser un poco confuso al narrarse sin entrar en demasiados detalles.
En cuanto a la pluma de la autora, mantengo mi opinión de la reseña de "Extraños", y una vez más, vuelve a ser detallista en las descripciones y brillante a la hora de crear tensión y sensación de desconcierto en todo momento.
Me ha gustado tanto como el primero, aunque si tuviese que elegir uno, me quedaría con este segundo por su trama más interesante y porque se desvelan bastantes incógnitas que se iniciaron en "Extraños".
No es una trilogía que vaya a cambiar la vida y, probablemente, no estará entre los libros favoritos de nadie al terminar el año, pero lo que sí puedo decir, es que cumple su cometido y es un thriller con mucha tensión, una buena historia y un buen desarrollo.
En resumen: si os gustó "Extraños" os gustará esta segunda parte. Intriga, secretos y mucha acción con un ritmo constante y una estructura más sencilla. No os vais a aburrir en ningún momento.
El libro parte (después de un prólogo) desde la misma escena que finalizó "Extraños" para continuar con la aventura de Wylie y Jasper. Ambos personajes son los protagonistas de esta segunda parte de la trilogía. Respecto al resto de personajes, hay alguno nuevo pero a rasgos generales está centrado en los mismos del primer libro.
He encontrado grandes diferencias en este segundo libro respecto al primero. Una de ellas es el ritmo, mucho más pausado y con una trama mucho más simple. En "Extraños" el ritmo era tan apresurado hacia la mitad del libro que llegaba a ser un poco confuso al narrarse sin entrar en demasiados detalles.
En cuanto a la pluma de la autora, mantengo mi opinión de la reseña de "Extraños", y una vez más, vuelve a ser detallista en las descripciones y brillante a la hora de crear tensión y sensación de desconcierto en todo momento.
Me ha gustado tanto como el primero, aunque si tuviese que elegir uno, me quedaría con este segundo por su trama más interesante y porque se desvelan bastantes incógnitas que se iniciaron en "Extraños".
No es una trilogía que vaya a cambiar la vida y, probablemente, no estará entre los libros favoritos de nadie al terminar el año, pero lo que sí puedo decir, es que cumple su cometido y es un thriller con mucha tensión, una buena historia y un buen desarrollo.
En resumen: si os gustó "Extraños" os gustará esta segunda parte. Intriga, secretos y mucha acción con un ritmo constante y una estructura más sencilla. No os vais a aburrir en ningún momento.
May 22, 2017
Wylie and Jasper are back. Dealing with Cassie's death, they start to pull apart - Wylie learning more about her ability and Jasper trying to handle his guilt. Worried about Jasper, Wylie goes looking for him, just to end wind up waking up in a hospital, cuffed to a bed. She finds herself in a hospital with other Outlier subjects, the ruse of keeping them there being a potential weird strain stemming from strep throat, called PANDAS. *cough* Wylie manages to escape and as she tries to find a way to save the girls left behind, finds more secrets and more reasons not to trust anyone.
An easy and entertaining read, if you saw my review for book one, The Outliers, you know that I have to suspend all reality to let myself fall into this world that McCreight created. This book felt a bit choppier than the first one. One minute would be details of what was happening and back stories and then, in a flash, time has passed or things have been moved along and summed up in a few short paragraphs. Felt a little whiplash here and there. Jasper seemed like a completely different character in this book and once again, we are left with more questions than answers. That being said, I read this in one sitting, which means it clearly kept my attention. And after the ending, I am curious as to where the final book in this trilogy will take us.... but I'm not sure if I'm QUITE that invested.
An easy and entertaining read, if you saw my review for book one, The Outliers, you know that I have to suspend all reality to let myself fall into this world that McCreight created. This book felt a bit choppier than the first one. One minute would be details of what was happening and back stories and then, in a flash, time has passed or things have been moved along and summed up in a few short paragraphs. Felt a little whiplash here and there. Jasper seemed like a completely different character in this book and once again, we are left with more questions than answers. That being said, I read this in one sitting, which means it clearly kept my attention. And after the ending, I am curious as to where the final book in this trilogy will take us.... but I'm not sure if I'm QUITE that invested.
did-not-finish
March 31, 2020This book is an absolute mess. After the strange bait-and-switch ending where I thought the next book would be Wylie running for her damn life, this book is truly wandering senselessly around different storylines, from Wylie's new powers to investigating her mother's death to be stalked by some random scientific cult to worrying about Jasper's mental health to dealing with her psychiatrist. My brain is in a muddle trying to keep up.
February 7, 2017
Omg!!! That ending!!! I kind of had a feeling only because I was like what's the craziest thing that could happen? That's all I am going to say! I cannot wait for the third book!!! This book was even better than the first, more action and I loved watching the relationship between Wylie and Jasper develop.
October 27, 2019
2.5 Stars
This book took me 21 days to read it.
21 days.
It just did not hold my interest and even though it's super short, it felt like it just went on forever. That's not good when the book is marketed as a "heart-pounding" sequel.
So what happens? Wiley knows she's an Outlier now and that people are after her and her father. Her father ends up missing. Wiley ends up hostage in a hospital. She meets other outliers. She escapes to go looking for the truth. She doesn't trust anyone. And yet, it just didn't mesh well.
I was intrigued with the first book but I felt like this book was just full of holes as McCreight tried to create government coverups and kidnappings and the unlawful holding of minors. There were so many instances where I didn't understand why people just didn't ask any questions. Sure, random stranger, you can take my daughter to this abandoned hospital and run tests on her. Nothing about that seems shady.
Also, Wiley's brother is a grade A asshole. Poor baby, outliers are only girls, so he just wines and yells at his family. I don't feel sorry for him. I don't like him even just a little. And I don't think he's redeemable.
Wiley is very...easily manipulated. Which you think wouldn't be a thing considering everything that happened in the first book, but there you have it. She doesn't question anything she should. She makes horrible decisions. And she's just not very smart.
The only interesting character in this book is Jasper and he hardly gets any page time here.
But yes, I will be reading the third book to see how this ends because the premise is interesting. It's just the execution that's lacking.
This book took me 21 days to read it.
21 days.
It just did not hold my interest and even though it's super short, it felt like it just went on forever. That's not good when the book is marketed as a "heart-pounding" sequel.
So what happens? Wiley knows she's an Outlier now and that people are after her and her father. Her father ends up missing. Wiley ends up hostage in a hospital. She meets other outliers. She escapes to go looking for the truth. She doesn't trust anyone. And yet, it just didn't mesh well.
I was intrigued with the first book but I felt like this book was just full of holes as McCreight tried to create government coverups and kidnappings and the unlawful holding of minors. There were so many instances where I didn't understand why people just didn't ask any questions. Sure, random stranger, you can take my daughter to this abandoned hospital and run tests on her. Nothing about that seems shady.
Also, Wiley's brother is a grade A asshole. Poor baby, outliers are only girls, so he just wines and yells at his family. I don't feel sorry for him. I don't like him even just a little. And I don't think he's redeemable.
Wiley is very...easily manipulated. Which you think wouldn't be a thing considering everything that happened in the first book, but there you have it. She doesn't question anything she should. She makes horrible decisions. And she's just not very smart.
The only interesting character in this book is Jasper and he hardly gets any page time here.
But yes, I will be reading the third book to see how this ends because the premise is interesting. It's just the execution that's lacking.
August 24, 2017
I just can't put my finger on this series. I enjoy the storyline, but the details seems to lack. I find myself pushing through to finish it, but I did enjoy the last 50 pages (more than the rest of the book).
I'm really hoping book 3 makes it all worth it.
I'm really hoping book 3 makes it all worth it.
June 4, 2017
This one was better than the first. Still a lil choppy but a much better storyline for Wylie & Jasper
July 13, 2017
"And I wonder if I really can make it all the way to that small light on the dock in the distance. It seems so impossibly far away, the water so frighteningly still like it's just waiting for someone fool enough to try."
The Scattering, Kimberly McCreight
The second book of The Outliers trilogy follows the events after the incident at the camp in Maine. Ever since they returned home, Wylie and Jasper are dealing with their guilt over what happened to Cassie. In addition, Wylie is also trying to understand and learn more about her abilities as an Outlier. Jasper on the other hand is dealing with his emotions negatively. New and old threats resurface, new secrets emerge and Cassie must decide if she's willing to help strangers who are just like her.
Okay guys, I've read the first book a year ago and recently obtained this one last month. Trizia is not a fan of this genre so it's just me who read this and despite some negative reviews from the first book (which I actually liked), I have to say that this one was way better than the first and it actually covered some of the holes that were questionable in The Outliers. To refresh your memory on the Outliers, it all started with a text from Cassie saying" "I need your help" and being the best friend, Wylie decided to help save Cassie working along with Jasper, Cassie's boyfriend and all the while Wylie and Jasper's only lead was Cassie's cryptic message.
The sense of danger never left Wylie and it is greater than before as now she knows what she is. Due to Jasper's guilt, he leaves home thus Wylie searches for him (don't worry it does not revolve around finding Jasper) and in doing so, got captured and placed in a hospital with other girls who were just like her.
This book was honestly good, it got me hooked from start to finish, I brought this at work and during my break time, my whole focus was on this one (it's a good thing that I still remembered to eat my lunch). It was fast paced, it was intense, it had so many secrets that I wanted to uncover fast. I really love the part wherein there were more Outliers despite the situation they were in and I loved that there were more to discover as she got out of the hospital and encountered old and new characters. All I can think of while reading was" What happened?, What is happening? and most importantly, by the end of the book which I was really looking forward to was How is it possible? OMG! OMG! OMG! I have no words for the ending, another cliffhanger that will be answered in a years time. Why did you do this Kimberly? I am itching to get my hands on the last book, I would be happy to receive and make a review on the last installment as long as you give me an ARC! HAHA! This book is definitely a good read and I can't wait for next year.
The second book of The Outliers trilogy follows the events after the incident at the camp in Maine. Ever since they returned home, Wylie and Jasper are dealing with their guilt over what happened to Cassie. In addition, Wylie is also trying to understand and learn more about her abilities as an Outlier. Jasper on the other hand is dealing with his emotions negatively. New and old threats resurface, new secrets emerge and Cassie must decide if she's willing to help strangers who are just like her.
Okay guys, I've read the first book a year ago and recently obtained this one last month. Trizia is not a fan of this genre so it's just me who read this and despite some negative reviews from the first book (which I actually liked), I have to say that this one was way better than the first and it actually covered some of the holes that were questionable in The Outliers. To refresh your memory on the Outliers, it all started with a text from Cassie saying" "I need your help" and being the best friend, Wylie decided to help save Cassie working along with Jasper, Cassie's boyfriend and all the while Wylie and Jasper's only lead was Cassie's cryptic message.
The sense of danger never left Wylie and it is greater than before as now she knows what she is. Due to Jasper's guilt, he leaves home thus Wylie searches for him (don't worry it does not revolve around finding Jasper) and in doing so, got captured and placed in a hospital with other girls who were just like her.
This book was honestly good, it got me hooked from start to finish, I brought this at work and during my break time, my whole focus was on this one (it's a good thing that I still remembered to eat my lunch). It was fast paced, it was intense, it had so many secrets that I wanted to uncover fast. I really love the part wherein there were more Outliers despite the situation they were in and I loved that there were more to discover as she got out of the hospital and encountered old and new characters. All I can think of while reading was" What happened?, What is happening? and most importantly, by the end of the book which I was really looking forward to was How is it possible? OMG! OMG! OMG! I have no words for the ending, another cliffhanger that will be answered in a years time. Why did you do this Kimberly? I am itching to get my hands on the last book, I would be happy to receive and make a review on the last installment as long as you give me an ARC! HAHA! This book is definitely a good read and I can't wait for next year.
April 29, 2018
I read the first book one year and three months ago. I really didn’t think that it was a good idea to read a thriller novels sequel so long after but it was alright because I found that I could easily read on from where I finished book 1 all those months ago where somebody texted Wylie “RUN” (yes, I remembered this cliff-hanger for a year don’t judge)
Obviously, there were some sketchy details that I forgot and were fuzzy in my mind’s eye but I got there in the end. Before I go on with the books synopsis I will just say that the thriller genre is one I don’t read that often. In fact, it is a genre that I barely read at all and yes, I can see why people read it (the thrill of it all and the tension and the suspense) but I just really don’t think that it is a genre that suits my personal tastes. Anyways so The Scattering takes off from where The Outliers finished with the text message that I mentioned earlier. Main character Wylie might have escaped the camp in Maine but she is far from safe from the people trying to hunt her down for her unique Outlier power where she has the ability to read people’s emotions. The plot thickens when Wylie discovers other girls just like her but is Wylie willing to help and save them?
I have a few things that I really hated about this book. By few I have to address 3 points
POINT ONE
There was no plot. Sure, things happened in this book I mean it’s a thriller. Things are supposed to happen and while this book failed in that department the author definitely made this book thick with suspense and tension. Kimberley McCreight has done a very good job at this she kept the reader at the edge of their seat with suspense but the plotline was just so weak that I just wanted to be over and done with the book as soon as possible which leads me to my second point as to why this was so.
POINT TWO
It was so far-fetched it was laughable. I just was screaming at every character. Like seriously if the characters didn’t make such stupid mistakes due to really stupid ideas then they wouldn’t have even been in the situation they are in in this book in the first place and that was what really annoyed me. That this whole situation in this book could’ve been avoided. I must admit book 1 was way worse with this far-fetched stuff I mean WHY WOULD YOU EVEN GO IN A STRANGERS CAR TO FIND YOUR FRIEND? SERIOUSLY I’M NOT SURPRISED THEY WEREN’T WHO THEY SAID THEY WERE BUT SERIOUSLY THAT IS A MASSIVE GIVEN! Also another issue I had was how no adults were looking out for them like THEIR KIDS ARE IN DANGER WHY ARE YOU DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS? This just went against every single code in the parent handbook. Even if there is no parent handbook it is honestly COMMON SENSE TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD IT’S HUMAN INSTINCT AND NOBODY WAS TAKING CARE OF THE CHARACTERS JUST MAKES ME SO MAD! Also, please explain to me why the heck Wylie’s dad would leave the state 6 weeks after secret agents appear and try to kidnap your daughter! SERIOUSLY YOU ARE SUCH AN IRRESPONSIBLE PARENT ARE YOU SERIOUS! OF COURSE SHE THEN GOT ABDUCTED ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY YOU DID NOT SEE THIS COMING! AND THEN YOU TRY ACTING LIKE YOU CARE COMING BACK FROM WASHINGTON SHOCKED THAT YOUR DAUGHTER GOT TAKEN I got way too triggered but any sane person can see why I found this very annoying and infuriating.
POINT THREE
Jasper was going through serious depression. It was obvious and yet nobody noticed or dealt with it. Wylie didn’t even seem to care like yes, she checked up on him but she never actually asked how he was feeling even after she discovered the journey entries from Cassie’s diary. She just went on with her life AND THEN JASPER TRIED COMMITTING SUICIDE FROM JUMPING OFF A BRIDGE. Of course, it was tackled and yes Jasper talked to Wylie afterward but it was more like “Cool you tried committing suicide now can we focus on the issue that we need to save some girls from POTENTIALLY (the girls were never actually physically hurt. Wylie just thought something very wrong was going on) dangerous people. The only thing they did was start a fire but even that cannot be evidence against them because there is no proof they did it in the first place. But I hated how the whole suicide thing was pushed aside. I HAD FRIENDS WHO WENT THROUGH THIS (DEPRESSION/SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/TENDENCIES) AND I GOT REALLY TRIGGERED. Look if you have depression or suicidal thoughts PLEASE talk to someone. But I hated how it was portrayed here.
POINT FOUR
Characterisation. Yes, I know that I said there were only 3 points but I thought there was a fourth point that should’ve been made. I don’t know who Wylie is and this is a big problem considering I went through 2 books. Honestly the only thing I can say about her is that she has serious anxiety. I hated that as well it felt as if her mental health issue defined her. YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DOES NOT DEFINE YOU. I don’t know what she does to relax or what she enjoys doing. Does she like cooking? Does she draw? Does she like reading? Don’t look at me for answers. But I secretly despised her character I don’t blame her brother Gideon for hating her. YES I ACTUALLY SAID THAT.
Ugh! I had enough of this book I see why I waited a whole year and three months to read the sequel and look I’m not having a go at this book but there were just some things that didn’t agree with me. Please tell me if you think otherwise but remember this is my own personal opinion and you are completely entitled to your own.
ACTUAL RATING 1.4 STARS
Obviously, there were some sketchy details that I forgot and were fuzzy in my mind’s eye but I got there in the end. Before I go on with the books synopsis I will just say that the thriller genre is one I don’t read that often. In fact, it is a genre that I barely read at all and yes, I can see why people read it (the thrill of it all and the tension and the suspense) but I just really don’t think that it is a genre that suits my personal tastes. Anyways so The Scattering takes off from where The Outliers finished with the text message that I mentioned earlier. Main character Wylie might have escaped the camp in Maine but she is far from safe from the people trying to hunt her down for her unique Outlier power where she has the ability to read people’s emotions. The plot thickens when Wylie discovers other girls just like her but is Wylie willing to help and save them?
I have a few things that I really hated about this book. By few I have to address 3 points
POINT ONE
There was no plot. Sure, things happened in this book I mean it’s a thriller. Things are supposed to happen and while this book failed in that department the author definitely made this book thick with suspense and tension. Kimberley McCreight has done a very good job at this she kept the reader at the edge of their seat with suspense but the plotline was just so weak that I just wanted to be over and done with the book as soon as possible which leads me to my second point as to why this was so.
POINT TWO
It was so far-fetched it was laughable. I just was screaming at every character. Like seriously if the characters didn’t make such stupid mistakes due to really stupid ideas then they wouldn’t have even been in the situation they are in in this book in the first place and that was what really annoyed me. That this whole situation in this book could’ve been avoided. I must admit book 1 was way worse with this far-fetched stuff I mean WHY WOULD YOU EVEN GO IN A STRANGERS CAR TO FIND YOUR FRIEND? SERIOUSLY I’M NOT SURPRISED THEY WEREN’T WHO THEY SAID THEY WERE BUT SERIOUSLY THAT IS A MASSIVE GIVEN! Also another issue I had was how no adults were looking out for them like THEIR KIDS ARE IN DANGER WHY ARE YOU DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS? This just went against every single code in the parent handbook. Even if there is no parent handbook it is honestly COMMON SENSE TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD IT’S HUMAN INSTINCT AND NOBODY WAS TAKING CARE OF THE CHARACTERS JUST MAKES ME SO MAD! Also, please explain to me why the heck Wylie’s dad would leave the state 6 weeks after secret agents appear and try to kidnap your daughter! SERIOUSLY YOU ARE SUCH AN IRRESPONSIBLE PARENT ARE YOU SERIOUS! OF COURSE SHE THEN GOT ABDUCTED ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY YOU DID NOT SEE THIS COMING! AND THEN YOU TRY ACTING LIKE YOU CARE COMING BACK FROM WASHINGTON SHOCKED THAT YOUR DAUGHTER GOT TAKEN I got way too triggered but any sane person can see why I found this very annoying and infuriating.
POINT THREE
Jasper was going through serious depression. It was obvious and yet nobody noticed or dealt with it. Wylie didn’t even seem to care like yes, she checked up on him but she never actually asked how he was feeling even after she discovered the journey entries from Cassie’s diary. She just went on with her life AND THEN JASPER TRIED COMMITTING SUICIDE FROM JUMPING OFF A BRIDGE. Of course, it was tackled and yes Jasper talked to Wylie afterward but it was more like “Cool you tried committing suicide now can we focus on the issue that we need to save some girls from POTENTIALLY (the girls were never actually physically hurt. Wylie just thought something very wrong was going on) dangerous people. The only thing they did was start a fire but even that cannot be evidence against them because there is no proof they did it in the first place. But I hated how the whole suicide thing was pushed aside. I HAD FRIENDS WHO WENT THROUGH THIS (DEPRESSION/SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/TENDENCIES) AND I GOT REALLY TRIGGERED. Look if you have depression or suicidal thoughts PLEASE talk to someone. But I hated how it was portrayed here.
POINT FOUR
Characterisation. Yes, I know that I said there were only 3 points but I thought there was a fourth point that should’ve been made. I don’t know who Wylie is and this is a big problem considering I went through 2 books. Honestly the only thing I can say about her is that she has serious anxiety. I hated that as well it felt as if her mental health issue defined her. YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DOES NOT DEFINE YOU. I don’t know what she does to relax or what she enjoys doing. Does she like cooking? Does she draw? Does she like reading? Don’t look at me for answers. But I secretly despised her character I don’t blame her brother Gideon for hating her. YES I ACTUALLY SAID THAT.
Ugh! I had enough of this book I see why I waited a whole year and three months to read the sequel and look I’m not having a go at this book but there were just some things that didn’t agree with me. Please tell me if you think otherwise but remember this is my own personal opinion and you are completely entitled to your own.
ACTUAL RATING 1.4 STARS
October 14, 2017
I neeeeed the next book in my life! But now I have to wait till next year 😭
February 1, 2018
A pesar de que sentí que fue un poco más lento que el anterior, pasan cosas demasiado extrañas que me dejaron sin saber qué pensar! Y el final 😱 ¡Dios santo! Necesito el tercer libro 😭
November 5, 2024
końcówka była fajna, mam dużo pytań co do ostatniej części ale nadal to jest strasznie nijakie
May 31, 2017
The Scattering had too much of what I *didn't* like about The Outliers and not enough of what I *did*.
So, to recap my review of The Outliers (book 1), what I really liked was how fast-paced and thrilling it was and the relationship between Wylie and Jasper (especially the character of Jasper). What I didn't like was how implausible much of it was and the bad decisions by the main characters.
I was really looking forward to book 2, despite not really liking how weird the last 1/3 of the first book was. A minor gripe I have about this book was how poorly it recapped the secondary characters....mainly, the people at the camp. The first book got so convoluted and had SO many twists that I finished it not really understanding who were the okay people vs. the villains. A few were referred to in the second book, but I couldn't remember the details (even though I just read the first book less than a month ago...which again speaks to how weird and confusing the end of that book was). I still wasn't confident in my understanding of who knew about her dad's research and had vested interests in it and why. I'm also still not really getting the whole bloody baby doll thing.
There was not enough of what I liked from the Outliers...mainly how fast paced and thrilling it was. This book is extremely slow for the first half. I felt like waaay too much time was spent at that hospital...I just didn't care and, while it might have been relevant, I didn't FEEL like it was all that relevant so I got bored. There aren't a lot of thrills in this one either, IMO. There were a few cases of the main character(s) running from/into danger, but not as well-written and exciting as in the first book. The other thing I liked about book 1 was the character of Jasper and his relationship with Wylie. Jasper is only present in about 1/3 of this book, and Wylie is MUCH less likable without him there.
There was TOO much of the same stuff I didn't like about book 1...mainly, the bad decisions of Wylie. It became extremely frustrating to me that she thought she knew everything even though it was pretty clear that she didn't and that she's probably wrong about nearly everyone. I can't really tell if we are SUPPOSED to believe everything Wylie thinks is true or if we're meant to see through it. It feels like Jasper has a decent brain, but he ALWAYS ends up caving in to whatever wild belief/notion that Wylie has. For someone who supposedly has such great intuition, Wylie never actually knows what's going on, who's good or bad, etc. It's really annoying to dislike the protagonist and her actions/decision-making in a book so much.
Lastly, the ending. Oh good grief, that ending. I want to avoid any specific spoilers, but NOTHING ENDS!!!! NOTHING. SERIOUSLY. NONE of the story lines actually wrap up. Cliff hangers are great, I get it. The last book ended up with one and it actually helped encourage me to read the next (although the last cliff hanger turned out to be ENTIRELY irrelevant to any of the plot of the next book). But I'm not talking about the obvious cliffhanger...that one was pretty intriguing. I'm talking about the actual plot of the 2nd book. None of it concludes at all. I read a lot of book series, and the way they should work is that each book's specific story gets told but certain elements of the larger story continue. This book is awful as an individual story. I was so frustrated when I hit the last page that I audibly yelled....and not in a good way of anticipation...just plain frustration. I'm positive I will have forgotten important elements of the plot in the year(ish?) it will take for the next installment. It's also very likely that I will have lost the somewhat-interest that I have now by that time.
Anyway, in the slim-to-none chance that anybody ever actually reads this, I don't necessarily NOT recommend this book, but I definitely don't think you should read it until the rest of the series comes out. And if you didn't like the Outliers, I doubt you'll like this one any more.
So, to recap my review of The Outliers (book 1), what I really liked was how fast-paced and thrilling it was and the relationship between Wylie and Jasper (especially the character of Jasper). What I didn't like was how implausible much of it was and the bad decisions by the main characters.
I was really looking forward to book 2, despite not really liking how weird the last 1/3 of the first book was. A minor gripe I have about this book was how poorly it recapped the secondary characters....mainly, the people at the camp. The first book got so convoluted and had SO many twists that I finished it not really understanding who were the okay people vs. the villains. A few were referred to in the second book, but I couldn't remember the details (even though I just read the first book less than a month ago...which again speaks to how weird and confusing the end of that book was). I still wasn't confident in my understanding of who knew about her dad's research and had vested interests in it and why. I'm also still not really getting the whole bloody baby doll thing.
There was not enough of what I liked from the Outliers...mainly how fast paced and thrilling it was. This book is extremely slow for the first half. I felt like waaay too much time was spent at that hospital...I just didn't care and, while it might have been relevant, I didn't FEEL like it was all that relevant so I got bored. There aren't a lot of thrills in this one either, IMO. There were a few cases of the main character(s) running from/into danger, but not as well-written and exciting as in the first book. The other thing I liked about book 1 was the character of Jasper and his relationship with Wylie. Jasper is only present in about 1/3 of this book, and Wylie is MUCH less likable without him there.
There was TOO much of the same stuff I didn't like about book 1...mainly, the bad decisions of Wylie. It became extremely frustrating to me that she thought she knew everything even though it was pretty clear that she didn't and that she's probably wrong about nearly everyone. I can't really tell if we are SUPPOSED to believe everything Wylie thinks is true or if we're meant to see through it. It feels like Jasper has a decent brain, but he ALWAYS ends up caving in to whatever wild belief/notion that Wylie has. For someone who supposedly has such great intuition, Wylie never actually knows what's going on, who's good or bad, etc. It's really annoying to dislike the protagonist and her actions/decision-making in a book so much.
Lastly, the ending. Oh good grief, that ending. I want to avoid any specific spoilers, but NOTHING ENDS!!!! NOTHING. SERIOUSLY. NONE of the story lines actually wrap up. Cliff hangers are great, I get it. The last book ended up with one and it actually helped encourage me to read the next (although the last cliff hanger turned out to be ENTIRELY irrelevant to any of the plot of the next book). But I'm not talking about the obvious cliffhanger...that one was pretty intriguing. I'm talking about the actual plot of the 2nd book. None of it concludes at all. I read a lot of book series, and the way they should work is that each book's specific story gets told but certain elements of the larger story continue. This book is awful as an individual story. I was so frustrated when I hit the last page that I audibly yelled....and not in a good way of anticipation...just plain frustration. I'm positive I will have forgotten important elements of the plot in the year(ish?) it will take for the next installment. It's also very likely that I will have lost the somewhat-interest that I have now by that time.
Anyway, in the slim-to-none chance that anybody ever actually reads this, I don't necessarily NOT recommend this book, but I definitely don't think you should read it until the rest of the series comes out. And if you didn't like the Outliers, I doubt you'll like this one any more.
June 23, 2017
Note that this review may (will) have spoilers if you haven't read the first book in McCreight's Outliers series.
Now that we pick up with the second book, Wylie and Jasper have escaped the camp in Maine. But they are both deeply affected by what happened there, especially Cassie's death--each feels guilty in their own way. Further, Wylie is still coming to terms with her ability as an Outlier--to read people's thoughts and emotions--and what it means for real life. She's getting better with her skill, but does that mean it's also of value to others in the community or the military? It seems like the answer is yes, especially when Wylie gets picked up by the police and taken to a local hospital. There, on an isolated wing, she finds a group of girls similar to herself. She's convinced she's among other Outliers, but they are under heavy security and Wylie senses something is amiss. She has to get the girls (and herself) to safety--before it's too late.
So, I read the first book in this series, The Outliers, back in March 2016 and enjoyed it, but the Outlier storyline took some getting used to. I found the second novel to be far more enjoyable, as I was now prepared for the start for the story to revolve around Wylie, her Outlier abilities, and the fact that shadowy Government forces seem to be involved in seeking the Outliers and potentially having some control over their abilities. Probably my only complaint with this novel--and it actually has nothing really to do with the book itself, is that it's a little jumpy and confusing. Most of this would probably be resolved if I had a better memory, as a lot of the book relies on what happened in the first novel. I am not sure that you could just jump into this series without reading the first book--as I have actually read said first book and was still confused a few times and had to go back to my previous review to remind myself what happened.
Otherwise, this is a really exciting book, and I found it a great change of pace from some of the usual thrillers and other fare that I've been reading lately. If you're prepared for the plot (maybe suspend a little disbelief), it's a fast-paced read, and I often found myself lamenting when I couldn't read it. The novel is full of twists and turns, and it constantly keeps you guessing. McCreight has created a strong character in Wylie: she's tough and willing to fight for herself and those around her, even as she struggles with her own anxiety and the fact that she's an Outlier. Most of the novel focuses on Wylie, and she can hold her own. We meet some new characters in this one--all of whom add to the intricacy of the story--and some familiar faces from the first book pop up: many of whom will surprise (and confuse) you.
Overall, I think McCreight is coming into her own with this series. As far as I can tell, this is going to be a trilogy, and often, the second book in a trilogy can lag a bit, but not so here. Also, this one ends with a major cliffhanger (so much waiting for resolution!), and I'm fascinated to see how McCreight will resolve everything in just one book! But I'll definitely be reading it the moment it comes out!
You can read my review of book one in the series, THE OUTLIERS, here.
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Now that we pick up with the second book, Wylie and Jasper have escaped the camp in Maine. But they are both deeply affected by what happened there, especially Cassie's death--each feels guilty in their own way. Further, Wylie is still coming to terms with her ability as an Outlier--to read people's thoughts and emotions--and what it means for real life. She's getting better with her skill, but does that mean it's also of value to others in the community or the military? It seems like the answer is yes, especially when Wylie gets picked up by the police and taken to a local hospital. There, on an isolated wing, she finds a group of girls similar to herself. She's convinced she's among other Outliers, but they are under heavy security and Wylie senses something is amiss. She has to get the girls (and herself) to safety--before it's too late.
So, I read the first book in this series, The Outliers, back in March 2016 and enjoyed it, but the Outlier storyline took some getting used to. I found the second novel to be far more enjoyable, as I was now prepared for the start for the story to revolve around Wylie, her Outlier abilities, and the fact that shadowy Government forces seem to be involved in seeking the Outliers and potentially having some control over their abilities. Probably my only complaint with this novel--and it actually has nothing really to do with the book itself, is that it's a little jumpy and confusing. Most of this would probably be resolved if I had a better memory, as a lot of the book relies on what happened in the first novel. I am not sure that you could just jump into this series without reading the first book--as I have actually read said first book and was still confused a few times and had to go back to my previous review to remind myself what happened.
Otherwise, this is a really exciting book, and I found it a great change of pace from some of the usual thrillers and other fare that I've been reading lately. If you're prepared for the plot (maybe suspend a little disbelief), it's a fast-paced read, and I often found myself lamenting when I couldn't read it. The novel is full of twists and turns, and it constantly keeps you guessing. McCreight has created a strong character in Wylie: she's tough and willing to fight for herself and those around her, even as she struggles with her own anxiety and the fact that she's an Outlier. Most of the novel focuses on Wylie, and she can hold her own. We meet some new characters in this one--all of whom add to the intricacy of the story--and some familiar faces from the first book pop up: many of whom will surprise (and confuse) you.
Overall, I think McCreight is coming into her own with this series. As far as I can tell, this is going to be a trilogy, and often, the second book in a trilogy can lag a bit, but not so here. Also, this one ends with a major cliffhanger (so much waiting for resolution!), and I'm fascinated to see how McCreight will resolve everything in just one book! But I'll definitely be reading it the moment it comes out!
You can read my review of book one in the series, THE OUTLIERS, here.
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September 10, 2017
DNF @ 63%
I just could not finish this! Writing was quick. Not nearly as well-written as the first in the series though. Disappointing. The thrill was lacking as well. I saw no other reason to finish it. If it wasn't such quick writing, I probably wouldn't have but it's an easy read. Like a James Patterson novel.
So yeah, writing was quick but lacking in keeping me entertained with the story. Wasn't gripped at all. Don't care what happens to any of the characters anymore. Also a lack of emotional depth.
I see no reason to finish this series. Why would I spend my money on a book I know I won't like? It's dumb. I don't care if it's fast. This book was even more of a disappointment than the first one. At least with The Outliers, there was the tense thrill of Jasper and Wylie going to find Cassie. I had thought it was suspense and then it got all weird with the "reading of emotions" ability (aka Outlier) so yeah the first book ended kind of weird. But the second book....just a flat, boring disaster.
On a side note, the Teresa character...totally. Pissed. Me. Off. We only see her briefly and get a relatively short description but it was enough for me. Can we not write homeschooled characters and not label them as socially awkward, quiet, and etc.!? I have yet to find a book that has a homeschooled character that DOESN'T sound ridiculously stereotypical. (If someone does, please recommend!) I just get SO EFFIN TIRED of it! I stop reading books if it does include a homeschooled that's "socially incompetent" because it's ridiculous, judgmental, untrue in MOST cases, and just flat out ignorant! (Jennifer L. Armentrout's book The Problem with Forever is a good example. I got why the character was the way that she was but I could not stand it.) Writers, DO YOUR RESEARCH! STOP BEING STUPID AND GOING THE EASY ROUTE FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHARACTERS!
So many reasons why I'm giving this book a 1-star rating. It was just ridiculous. Very disappointed because I met the author in person at BookCon before the release of the first book and it sounded cool and thriller-ish. And I was let down.
Now that I think about it, I've read a few books this year that I've given 1-star ratings....that's pretty upsetting. I'm either getting picky or the books just really sucked, because I almost never give out 1-star reviews lol!
Anyway, I would not recommend these books.
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I just could not finish this! Writing was quick. Not nearly as well-written as the first in the series though. Disappointing. The thrill was lacking as well. I saw no other reason to finish it. If it wasn't such quick writing, I probably wouldn't have but it's an easy read. Like a James Patterson novel.
So yeah, writing was quick but lacking in keeping me entertained with the story. Wasn't gripped at all. Don't care what happens to any of the characters anymore. Also a lack of emotional depth.
I see no reason to finish this series. Why would I spend my money on a book I know I won't like? It's dumb. I don't care if it's fast. This book was even more of a disappointment than the first one. At least with The Outliers, there was the tense thrill of Jasper and Wylie going to find Cassie. I had thought it was suspense and then it got all weird with the "reading of emotions" ability (aka Outlier) so yeah the first book ended kind of weird. But the second book....just a flat, boring disaster.
On a side note, the Teresa character...totally. Pissed. Me. Off. We only see her briefly and get a relatively short description but it was enough for me. Can we not write homeschooled characters and not label them as socially awkward, quiet, and etc.!? I have yet to find a book that has a homeschooled character that DOESN'T sound ridiculously stereotypical. (If someone does, please recommend!) I just get SO EFFIN TIRED of it! I stop reading books if it does include a homeschooled that's "socially incompetent" because it's ridiculous, judgmental, untrue in MOST cases, and just flat out ignorant! (Jennifer L. Armentrout's book The Problem with Forever is a good example. I got why the character was the way that she was but I could not stand it.) Writers, DO YOUR RESEARCH! STOP BEING STUPID AND GOING THE EASY ROUTE FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHARACTERS!
So many reasons why I'm giving this book a 1-star rating. It was just ridiculous. Very disappointed because I met the author in person at BookCon before the release of the first book and it sounded cool and thriller-ish. And I was let down.
Now that I think about it, I've read a few books this year that I've given 1-star ratings....that's pretty upsetting. I'm either getting picky or the books just really sucked, because I almost never give out 1-star reviews lol!
Anyway, I would not recommend these books.
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June 17, 2017
Not as great as the first book, which had me OBSESSED, but there was no way I wasn't going to read the sequel. Also, no way in hell I won't be reading the final book. Sadly, this suffered from second book syndrome, but I still have high hopes for the third and final book. And, SPOILER....................
The kiss between Wiley (love that name!) and Jasper could have gone into SO much more detail. I mean so much more. It literally just said "...and then he was kissing me." Come on. That tension was building through the whole book. I need more!
The kiss between Wiley (love that name!) and Jasper could have gone into SO much more detail. I mean so much more. It literally just said "...and then he was kissing me." Come on. That tension was building through the whole book. I need more!
October 29, 2024
I read this so I can get closer to closing out this series. I still have the third book to read.
Well, what can I say about this? It's not an improvement on book one. I actually think book one could possibly be better, which I didn't think I would. In this book, we really don't progress anywhere in the story. It feels like there's a few random clues maybe, or small shocks, throughout the story, but they don't build into anything tangible. So I don't understand why they're in the book. I can only assume they may lead to something in the third book, but I don't have high hopes that will happen.
I would expect in a trilogy that the author had a plan before writing. I can see that in parts, but also feel much of this was random in the process. We spend far too much time in certain settings than we should and that slows down the book. I don't think the author wanted to slow the pace. I quite liked a lot of the pacing, but I didn't so much like all the scenarios.
There's something to be said about writing a strong female teenage character, who knows their own mind etc. I think it's great to have that portrayed in YA fiction. However, when that character ignores good advice from other characters and charges ahead to only get themselves into more trouble, then what is the author trying to portray? This happens often in this book. And also to have the main character defined as having acute anxiety, but that basically never manifests in every stressful situation she's in - again, what's the point of writing that into her character?
It seems that so much is forgotten about characters in this book. They aren't consistent. I think there is more focus on the suspense and thrills, but that isn't well done either. I don't know - this book felt a bit of a mess.
I've heard great things about standalones this author has written, so maybe I need to read them.
Well, what can I say about this? It's not an improvement on book one. I actually think book one could possibly be better, which I didn't think I would. In this book, we really don't progress anywhere in the story. It feels like there's a few random clues maybe, or small shocks, throughout the story, but they don't build into anything tangible. So I don't understand why they're in the book. I can only assume they may lead to something in the third book, but I don't have high hopes that will happen.
I would expect in a trilogy that the author had a plan before writing. I can see that in parts, but also feel much of this was random in the process. We spend far too much time in certain settings than we should and that slows down the book. I don't think the author wanted to slow the pace. I quite liked a lot of the pacing, but I didn't so much like all the scenarios.
There's something to be said about writing a strong female teenage character, who knows their own mind etc. I think it's great to have that portrayed in YA fiction. However, when that character ignores good advice from other characters and charges ahead to only get themselves into more trouble, then what is the author trying to portray? This happens often in this book. And also to have the main character defined as having acute anxiety, but that basically never manifests in every stressful situation she's in - again, what's the point of writing that into her character?
It seems that so much is forgotten about characters in this book. They aren't consistent. I think there is more focus on the suspense and thrills, but that isn't well done either. I don't know - this book felt a bit of a mess.
I've heard great things about standalones this author has written, so maybe I need to read them.
June 17, 2017
So many twists, turns, questions, answers that lead to more questions, and then a final cliffhanger scene that rocks the foundation under your feet. Yes, Kimberly McCreight, you've stunned me once again!
The sequel to The Outliers picks up after Wylie Lang receives the cryptic text from Jasper Salt telling her to run.
The two friends remain in contact in the weeks following the horrific events at the campsite.
As new details emerge about her mom's car accident and her father's research into the Outliers, Wylie is suddenly thrust into another unimaginable situation while attempting to rescue Jasper from what she imagines his tortured mind may lead him to do.
Obviously there's some attraction between the two but he's just buried his former girlfriend who was also Wylie's best friend.
The fast paced thriller combines the science of psychology, corporate espionage, hactivism, and mysterious characters into a giant maelstrom with the anxiety ridden yet emotionally intuitive Wylie at the heart.
She's vulnerable yet strong, surprisingly so, and fully capable despite her own insecurities. Wylie is the kind of friend who'd come back to rescue you even at her own peril.
Great read, I can hardly wait for the third book!
The sequel to The Outliers picks up after Wylie Lang receives the cryptic text from Jasper Salt telling her to run.
The two friends remain in contact in the weeks following the horrific events at the campsite.
As new details emerge about her mom's car accident and her father's research into the Outliers, Wylie is suddenly thrust into another unimaginable situation while attempting to rescue Jasper from what she imagines his tortured mind may lead him to do.
Obviously there's some attraction between the two but he's just buried his former girlfriend who was also Wylie's best friend.
The fast paced thriller combines the science of psychology, corporate espionage, hactivism, and mysterious characters into a giant maelstrom with the anxiety ridden yet emotionally intuitive Wylie at the heart.
She's vulnerable yet strong, surprisingly so, and fully capable despite her own insecurities. Wylie is the kind of friend who'd come back to rescue you even at her own peril.
Great read, I can hardly wait for the third book!
March 14, 2022
The scattering by Kimberly McCreight.
The Outliers, Book 2.
Wylie may have escaped the isolated camp in the woods, but she is far from safe. The only way to protect herself is to understand her strange abilities as an Outlier, fast. But allowing herself to read other peoples’ emotions isn't just difficult, it's dangerous.
And Wylie isn’t the only one at risk. Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been wracked with guilt. He can’t let go of the blame he so desperately feels, especially when someone has been taunting him with reminders of it. Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but is their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past?
Amid this uncertainty and fear, Wylie is confronted with a choice. She was willing to do whatever it took to help Cassie, but is she prepared to go to the same extremes for complete strangers… even if they are just like her?
An ok read. Slow but readable. 3*.
The Outliers, Book 2.
Wylie may have escaped the isolated camp in the woods, but she is far from safe. The only way to protect herself is to understand her strange abilities as an Outlier, fast. But allowing herself to read other peoples’ emotions isn't just difficult, it's dangerous.
And Wylie isn’t the only one at risk. Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been wracked with guilt. He can’t let go of the blame he so desperately feels, especially when someone has been taunting him with reminders of it. Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but is their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past?
Amid this uncertainty and fear, Wylie is confronted with a choice. She was willing to do whatever it took to help Cassie, but is she prepared to go to the same extremes for complete strangers… even if they are just like her?
An ok read. Slow but readable. 3*.
June 8, 2019
Ich bin an das Buch echt mit gemischten Gefühlen gegangen.
Mein Dank erstmal an den Goldmann Verlag für das kostenlose Leseexemplar.
Ich fand den ersten Teilnicht so toll, Wylie war eine Person mit der ich echt Schwierigkeiten hatte, aber in Teil Zwei, ja das Buch holt auf und das zum Glück.
Viel Spannender als Teil 1 und ich konnte es gut lesen mit einmal, keine langeweile kam auf.
In dem Teil muß Wylie erstmal damit zurecht kommen das ihre Freundin tot ist und sie nur mit Jasper fliehen konnten.
In dem Teil muß Sie lernen mit ihren Kräften klar zu kommen und merkt das Sie halt nicht die einzige ist die so welche hat.
Das Buch wird auf einen guten Spannungslevel gehalten, viele Infos sickern den Leser in den Kopf und oft dachte ich, hm okey das klärt sich dann in Band 3.
Wem es auch so ging und er war nicht so begeistert von Teil 1 ,bleibt an der Reihe dran, es lohnt sich :)
Mein Dank erstmal an den Goldmann Verlag für das kostenlose Leseexemplar.
Ich fand den ersten Teilnicht so toll, Wylie war eine Person mit der ich echt Schwierigkeiten hatte, aber in Teil Zwei, ja das Buch holt auf und das zum Glück.
Viel Spannender als Teil 1 und ich konnte es gut lesen mit einmal, keine langeweile kam auf.
In dem Teil muß Wylie erstmal damit zurecht kommen das ihre Freundin tot ist und sie nur mit Jasper fliehen konnten.
In dem Teil muß Sie lernen mit ihren Kräften klar zu kommen und merkt das Sie halt nicht die einzige ist die so welche hat.
Das Buch wird auf einen guten Spannungslevel gehalten, viele Infos sickern den Leser in den Kopf und oft dachte ich, hm okey das klärt sich dann in Band 3.
Wem es auch so ging und er war nicht so begeistert von Teil 1 ,bleibt an der Reihe dran, es lohnt sich :)
April 24, 2019
Wylie’s journey continues in The Scattering. Things get deeper and more wild and dangerous. Apparently this Outlier thing is a girls only club. Makes sense. In a way. To be honest. Wylie is such an intense and deep character and what she goes though both in book one: The Outliers and this book two The Scattering is so much, I feel so bad that she goes through all of this. But it makes for such an intense and good story and now I wish I had book three The Collide at the ready because that ending to The Scattering... cliffhanger damn. The hospital and that thing with Teresa... I want to know more about Teresa now. Who is she? Jasper sticks to Wylie like glue. Wylie is okay with that. Such a good story.
June 7, 2019
4.5 Stars
I just love this series! I am all here for this unreliable-narrator thing, and understanding nothing that is going on. The tense atmosphere so far has been everything, and the thrillery-ness has me shouting praises from rooftops for this series.
Please read this ASAP + AQAP.
I just love this series! I am all here for this unreliable-narrator thing, and understanding nothing that is going on. The tense atmosphere so far has been everything, and the thrillery-ness has me shouting praises from rooftops for this series.
Please read this ASAP + AQAP.
March 25, 2024
Same sort of flow as the first one. Was waiting for something to happen really. Dad is once again non-existent and the brother needs a bit of bullying to build some character. The cliff hanger has some potential to be interesting but you could see it coming from a mile off.
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