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Gifted #6
Speak No Evil
Everyone in the gifted class has a secret, but Carter Street is the most mysterious student of all. He never speaks, and no one knows who he is or where he came from; they just know that like them, he's special. But there's something going on behind Carter's blank stare - something dangerous!
200 pages, Paperback
First published September 3, 2010
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About the author
Marilyn Kaye
155 books429 followersI was born in New Britain, Connecticut, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. I also spent a year (5th grade) in Montgomery, Alabama, and a year in Ann Arbor, Michigan(8th grade). As a child, I always wanted to be a writer, but I had lots of other ambitions too. I wanted to be a teacher, a librarian, a movie star, the president of the United States, and a ballerina.
I didn't achieve all my goals. I never became a movie star, the president of the U.S., or a ballerina. But I've been a teacher and a librarian and most of all, a writer. I've been writing for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I always kept a diary. I wrote poems, stories, plays, songs and lots of letters. Writing wasn't easy for me, but it felt natural and right.
I've always read a lot, too. I was an English major at Emory University (I love Shakespeare), and I also received a master's degree in library science at Emory. I earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Chicago, and I taught children's and teen literature at St. John's University in New York for over 20 years. Now, I'm a full-time writer, living in Paris, France - the most beautiful city in the world.
I didn't achieve all my goals. I never became a movie star, the president of the U.S., or a ballerina. But I've been a teacher and a librarian and most of all, a writer. I've been writing for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I always kept a diary. I wrote poems, stories, plays, songs and lots of letters. Writing wasn't easy for me, but it felt natural and right.
I've always read a lot, too. I was an English major at Emory University (I love Shakespeare), and I also received a master's degree in library science at Emory. I earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Chicago, and I taught children's and teen literature at St. John's University in New York for over 20 years. Now, I'm a full-time writer, living in Paris, France - the most beautiful city in the world.
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November 3, 2017
This was a YA paranormal story, about a group of kids with special gifts.
Carter was an okay character, and I felt sorry for him that he had no idea who he was or where he had come from.
We finally got to find out Carter’s gift in this story and we also found out a bit about where he had come from. The kids were targeted by a doctor who wanted to remove their gifts from them, and there was a funny moment when Amanda took over their teacher’s body and started to teach the class herself!
The ending to this was okay, and the kids learned that their gifts could be used for good.
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
6.25 out of 10
Carter was an okay character, and I felt sorry for him that he had no idea who he was or where he had come from.
We finally got to find out Carter’s gift in this story and we also found out a bit about where he had come from. The kids were targeted by a doctor who wanted to remove their gifts from them, and there was a funny moment when Amanda took over their teacher’s body and started to teach the class herself!
The ending to this was okay, and the kids learned that their gifts could be used for good.
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
6.25 out of 10
May 4, 2012
I really liked this series but am stuck in limbo waiting for something else to come out and keep it going because of the way this book ended. I can't wait until something comes up if Marilyn is planning on writing more in the gifted series.
September 23, 2017
Brilliant book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 21, 2011
Like the others, this is a quick read and likeable. I remember I said it reminded me of X-Men, then it talks about X-Men. I was glad to have a short read, I had a headache after reading all nine books of the Night World series in a row, and I knew I didn't want another long read.
This is obviously set up so there can be a sequel, but I haven't seen one up on her website yet, so I don't know. There's a lot of ways this can turn now, and she could just decide not to go on with the series.
This was a short read, and it only took me a few hours. I was disappoinited this only seemed to revolve around Amanda, Ken, and Carter, I wished she'd make use of some of her other students. I also wished that Sarah could accept her gift, and hopefully the next book is about her. I feel bad for her that she is so relunctant of her gift.
As for the characters in this book, I felt that Amanda suddenly being able to completely control her gift somewhat unbelievable. If there would have been an inbetween book that had her slowly gaining control, it would have been different. I guess Madame has been training them hard since the last book, but I wish we could see this. At least her character has grown a little since the first book.
Madame's character is still pretty much unbuilt. We all understand that she wants to help the students and believe they should embrace their gift no matter what, but other than that, nothing. I wouldn't be surprised if she ended up as a bad guy in the end of this series.
As for Ken in this book, I felt that the author could have used him better in this book. Instead of having Carter completely as the main character when Ken is telling the Officer about the bomb, he should have merely mentioned he was there, then have the situation from Ken's POV. Or as close as you could get with third person. I just felt like he could have been drawn out more. And what of his meetings with Nina? What was that all about? If it were merely about being normal, why didn't we get to see some of it, even if it were a small tidbit?
Carter has grown a lot in the book, but mainly because he woke up from an amnesia-like state. He slowly grows to understand that he does not have to listen, that he can be his own person. Plus he's a shapeshifter! I love shapeshifters! And he turns into a wolf! I've been a fan of wolves long before I even started liking books, so no judging! I'm not in love with Carter though, he still has a long way to grow. He's an okay character at this point, but he's not a favorite, so still a ways to go.
In all this book was okay, but I liked the previous books more. I think it's mainly from Carter's lack of character at the begining when he's begining to remember, and I would like for a character to jump out and just go straight into the action. I think this book is mainly an inbetween novel, just to bring Carter's character to life. We couldn't have just have Carter just be okay as soon as we got into the next book, though Amanda's powers have me even questioning that.
This is obviously set up so there can be a sequel, but I haven't seen one up on her website yet, so I don't know. There's a lot of ways this can turn now, and she could just decide not to go on with the series.
This was a short read, and it only took me a few hours. I was disappoinited this only seemed to revolve around Amanda, Ken, and Carter, I wished she'd make use of some of her other students. I also wished that Sarah could accept her gift, and hopefully the next book is about her. I feel bad for her that she is so relunctant of her gift.
As for the characters in this book, I felt that Amanda suddenly being able to completely control her gift somewhat unbelievable. If there would have been an inbetween book that had her slowly gaining control, it would have been different. I guess Madame has been training them hard since the last book, but I wish we could see this. At least her character has grown a little since the first book.
Madame's character is still pretty much unbuilt. We all understand that she wants to help the students and believe they should embrace their gift no matter what, but other than that, nothing. I wouldn't be surprised if she ended up as a bad guy in the end of this series.
As for Ken in this book, I felt that the author could have used him better in this book. Instead of having Carter completely as the main character when Ken is telling the Officer about the bomb, he should have merely mentioned he was there, then have the situation from Ken's POV. Or as close as you could get with third person. I just felt like he could have been drawn out more. And what of his meetings with Nina? What was that all about? If it were merely about being normal, why didn't we get to see some of it, even if it were a small tidbit?
Carter has grown a lot in the book, but mainly because he woke up from an amnesia-like state. He slowly grows to understand that he does not have to listen, that he can be his own person. Plus he's a shapeshifter! I love shapeshifters! And he turns into a wolf! I've been a fan of wolves long before I even started liking books, so no judging! I'm not in love with Carter though, he still has a long way to grow. He's an okay character at this point, but he's not a favorite, so still a ways to go.
In all this book was okay, but I liked the previous books more. I think it's mainly from Carter's lack of character at the begining when he's begining to remember, and I would like for a character to jump out and just go straight into the action. I think this book is mainly an inbetween novel, just to bring Carter's character to life. We couldn't have just have Carter just be okay as soon as we got into the next book, though Amanda's powers have me even questioning that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2012
Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com
Carter has amnesia. He was found wandering on the street before he was taken to Harmony House. He's in the care of Dr. Paley, who is trying to get to the bottom of why Carter doesn't remember who he is and why he doesn't seem to be able to even talk about it.
While Carter is being poked and prodded and questioned, another special group of students is meeting in the "gifted" class at Meadowbrook Middle School. Their teacher is leading a discussion about the class's powers. It seems one student is able to move things with his mind, another can read minds, and yet another can inhabit the bodies of others. All the students in the class possess unique talents. The purpose of the class is to help these young people learn to control their powers and become more comfortable with them.
Carter should be part of the "gifted" class, but the trauma of losing both his parents has caused his power to remain hidden. Dr. Paley plans to use hypnosis to encourage Carter to speak about the tragedy he witnessed. It is soon revealed that Carter's real name is Paul, and he has the power to shapeshift. To escape the same fate as his parents, he became a gerbil and was able to hide from his parents' killers. Now, he must come to terms with their deaths and his own special power.
It is also revealed that Dr. Paley may have the ability to release the students from the burden of their powers. Several of the young people are thrilled to hear that they could be free of the potentially dangerous talents, but they aren't considering the reasons why Dr. Paley might want them to be relieved of their gifts. He promises the procedure is simple and painless, but is it really? Is he really trying to help them - or is he working for someone out to do them harm?
SPEAK NO EVIL is book #6 in the GIFTED series by Marilyn Kaye. It is an entertaining series for teens looking for a paranormal adventure combining regular kids and super powers. With each book, the situation at Meadowbrook Middle School gets more complicated and dangerous.
Carter has amnesia. He was found wandering on the street before he was taken to Harmony House. He's in the care of Dr. Paley, who is trying to get to the bottom of why Carter doesn't remember who he is and why he doesn't seem to be able to even talk about it.
While Carter is being poked and prodded and questioned, another special group of students is meeting in the "gifted" class at Meadowbrook Middle School. Their teacher is leading a discussion about the class's powers. It seems one student is able to move things with his mind, another can read minds, and yet another can inhabit the bodies of others. All the students in the class possess unique talents. The purpose of the class is to help these young people learn to control their powers and become more comfortable with them.
Carter should be part of the "gifted" class, but the trauma of losing both his parents has caused his power to remain hidden. Dr. Paley plans to use hypnosis to encourage Carter to speak about the tragedy he witnessed. It is soon revealed that Carter's real name is Paul, and he has the power to shapeshift. To escape the same fate as his parents, he became a gerbil and was able to hide from his parents' killers. Now, he must come to terms with their deaths and his own special power.
It is also revealed that Dr. Paley may have the ability to release the students from the burden of their powers. Several of the young people are thrilled to hear that they could be free of the potentially dangerous talents, but they aren't considering the reasons why Dr. Paley might want them to be relieved of their gifts. He promises the procedure is simple and painless, but is it really? Is he really trying to help them - or is he working for someone out to do them harm?
SPEAK NO EVIL is book #6 in the GIFTED series by Marilyn Kaye. It is an entertaining series for teens looking for a paranormal adventure combining regular kids and super powers. With each book, the situation at Meadowbrook Middle School gets more complicated and dangerous.
March 18, 2014
"My students have the potential to be dangerous, just as all people have. But my students also have the potential to do great and wondrous things" p 194. Teacher Madame is realistic. http://giftedseries.com/
Carter, quiet obedient blank-eyed boy never speaks or reacts, yet emerges from hypnosis and reports on the class to the group of villains that conspire to abuse the teens' powers. Like the others, he responds to threat, fear, need, emotions, in a surprising way. He is the first to be curious, experimental, and ultimately helpful, while Amanda still goofs around selfishly p 98, so this can rate highest of the series. A new danger emerges, one some welcome, which broadens from simple white-black good-evil.
Carter, quiet obedient blank-eyed boy never speaks or reacts, yet emerges from hypnosis and reports on the class to the group of villains that conspire to abuse the teens' powers. Like the others, he responds to threat, fear, need, emotions, in a surprising way. He is the first to be curious, experimental, and ultimately helpful, while Amanda still goofs around selfishly p 98, so this can rate highest of the series. A new danger emerges, one some welcome, which broadens from simple white-black good-evil.
May 24, 2011
Carter Street finally finds out what his gift is: shapeshifter and what his real name is: Paul.
His parents and he (age 4) witness a mob murder and went into Protective Witness Program. They were discovered, brutally shot and he got scared and somehow shrank himself into a gerbil. He went into a comatose state and wound up on Carter Street hungry and scared and unable to talk or have any reaction. In otherwords, he tuned himself off and went on auto pilot.
Amanada and Ken are still in the mood to lose their gifts. Yet Amanda helps save a hitchiker from being killed and assaulted and Ken saves an entire building that had a bomb in the building after a guy jumps from the building to commit suicide. Neither of them think they did anything good.
Ken is "fascinated" by Nina, Amanda's Frenemy. Yeah, we have a lot of those in our own lives so we can relate. Anywho, she fascinates Ken because she is ordinary...no powers.
Sarah can mentally make people do things. She wants to lose her powers bc she is scared.
In comes Dr. Paley. He is actually someone Madame (yes, that is her name) trusts. However, he is scared of the kids with their gifts turning out bad so he offers experimental treatments to help remove their gifts. At the end, police officer Jake Fischer, Jenna, and Madame catch him about to de-program Ken and tell him while they can't arrest him, WATCH OUT bc we will be watching you.
Amanda and Ken are getting more comfortable with each other. Jenna bullies Amanda around and Carter (Oh, I mean Paul) is no longer afraid and has a voice where he can use it to finally express opinions.
His parents and he (age 4) witness a mob murder and went into Protective Witness Program. They were discovered, brutally shot and he got scared and somehow shrank himself into a gerbil. He went into a comatose state and wound up on Carter Street hungry and scared and unable to talk or have any reaction. In otherwords, he tuned himself off and went on auto pilot.
Amanada and Ken are still in the mood to lose their gifts. Yet Amanda helps save a hitchiker from being killed and assaulted and Ken saves an entire building that had a bomb in the building after a guy jumps from the building to commit suicide. Neither of them think they did anything good.
Ken is "fascinated" by Nina, Amanda's Frenemy. Yeah, we have a lot of those in our own lives so we can relate. Anywho, she fascinates Ken because she is ordinary...no powers.
Sarah can mentally make people do things. She wants to lose her powers bc she is scared.
In comes Dr. Paley. He is actually someone Madame (yes, that is her name) trusts. However, he is scared of the kids with their gifts turning out bad so he offers experimental treatments to help remove their gifts. At the end, police officer Jake Fischer, Jenna, and Madame catch him about to de-program Ken and tell him while they can't arrest him, WATCH OUT bc we will be watching you.
Amanda and Ken are getting more comfortable with each other. Jenna bullies Amanda around and Carter (Oh, I mean Paul) is no longer afraid and has a voice where he can use it to finally express opinions.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 30, 2011
It's always a little worrisome when a publisher has a huge stack of paperbacks of a late-series book, particularly since it was published over a year ago: has the series not been selling? In the case of the Gifted series, that might be what's going on (I don't actually know but I do suspect).
This series tells the story of a very unusual Gifted class at Meadowbrook Middle School. Each book is in many ways a stand-alone, with only a few references to previous books. This is Carter Street's story, a selectively mute boy with no discernible Gift.
Carter's been moved to a Home, under the care of Dr. Paley. Despite all Madame's instructions that what happens in Gifted class stays in Gifted class, Dr. Paley seems to know quite a bit about the class members. He also is convinced that he can cure Carter's mutism and memory loss. The methods do work, and Carter uncovers his history and his Gift. Several of his classmates also want to work with Dr. Paley, who claims he can cure them of their Gifts (contrary to Madame's wishes and methodology - she's working to help them understand and control the Gifts).
What bothered me is that this wants to be a HS book, but it's set in Middle School and that could be the problem. The covers skew older, but the inside is more like Lubar's Hidden Talents.
Copy provided by publisher.
This series tells the story of a very unusual Gifted class at Meadowbrook Middle School. Each book is in many ways a stand-alone, with only a few references to previous books. This is Carter Street's story, a selectively mute boy with no discernible Gift.
Carter's been moved to a Home, under the care of Dr. Paley. Despite all Madame's instructions that what happens in Gifted class stays in Gifted class, Dr. Paley seems to know quite a bit about the class members. He also is convinced that he can cure Carter's mutism and memory loss. The methods do work, and Carter uncovers his history and his Gift. Several of his classmates also want to work with Dr. Paley, who claims he can cure them of their Gifts (contrary to Madame's wishes and methodology - she's working to help them understand and control the Gifts).
What bothered me is that this wants to be a HS book, but it's set in Middle School and that could be the problem. The covers skew older, but the inside is more like Lubar's Hidden Talents.
Copy provided by publisher.
April 11, 2012
REQUIRED READING FOR PRESENTATION
Carter Street is in a class for the "gifted." These gifts consist of: invisibility, reading minds, making people do as you wish, etc. Carter Street however is the most mysterious of the gifted students. Know one knows what his gift is or why he is even in the class. He sits in the back of the class and doesn't say a world. However, it was discovered in book 5 that Carter was being hypnotized to give classified information about the other students in his class. His class mates are confused by him. He is takin to see a doctor and is sedated. In this state we discover that Carter too has a gift.
Kaye does a great job with a middle grade voice. Very easy to read and understand and an entertaining story that adds lots of modern day fads and trends. Fun read for lower to middle grade.
Carter Street is in a class for the "gifted." These gifts consist of: invisibility, reading minds, making people do as you wish, etc. Carter Street however is the most mysterious of the gifted students. Know one knows what his gift is or why he is even in the class. He sits in the back of the class and doesn't say a world. However, it was discovered in book 5 that Carter was being hypnotized to give classified information about the other students in his class. His class mates are confused by him. He is takin to see a doctor and is sedated. In this state we discover that Carter too has a gift.
Kaye does a great job with a middle grade voice. Very easy to read and understand and an entertaining story that adds lots of modern day fads and trends. Fun read for lower to middle grade.
June 12, 2012
This series has the potential to go further. Ebook upped the pace which was great and I would like to see more of the Gifted Series.
But you can't control your gifts unless you undersand them. You have to dig deeper into your feelings if you want to manage these gifts. And You can't do this in the same way. Not only because each gift is different, but also because each of you is at a unique level in terms of control."
I know there are many times when your gifts may seem like burdens — or curses, even. But they're not you know. Each one of your gifts is a blessing."
"You were given these gifts for a reason, and we don't really know what that reason is. But they're not to be wished away! They have a purpose. You're here to learn, not to give up."
"Theis gift is part of who you are. You musr cherish it, even if you can't understand it!
But you can't control your gifts unless you undersand them. You have to dig deeper into your feelings if you want to manage these gifts. And You can't do this in the same way. Not only because each gift is different, but also because each of you is at a unique level in terms of control."
I know there are many times when your gifts may seem like burdens — or curses, even. But they're not you know. Each one of your gifts is a blessing."
"You were given these gifts for a reason, and we don't really know what that reason is. But they're not to be wished away! They have a purpose. You're here to learn, not to give up."
"Theis gift is part of who you are. You musr cherish it, even if you can't understand it!
May 11, 2013
Speak No Evil.
No idea why the title of the book is that, wasn't complementing as others :/
Amanda... well, as always one of the central characters, back to her Queen Bee image, wants to get rid of her gift as usual, and finally carter, I mean his name's Paul now, understands his gift.
HE IS SHAPE-SHIFTER!!! :D Well, not like the ones that can turn into only one animal, like a wolf, but other too! Also turned into a cat a one point...
Ahhh, 3 stars. Well, the Gifted series books never have the 'action' unless the last 50 pages or so, so most of the book, was quite plain, a normal story without much taste...
Still I like this series :)
Waiting for more... hope so :)
No idea why the title of the book is that, wasn't complementing as others :/
Amanda... well, as always one of the central characters, back to her Queen Bee image, wants to get rid of her gift as usual, and finally carter, I mean his name's Paul now, understands his gift.
HE IS SHAPE-SHIFTER!!! :D Well, not like the ones that can turn into only one animal, like a wolf, but other too! Also turned into a cat a one point...
Ahhh, 3 stars. Well, the Gifted series books never have the 'action' unless the last 50 pages or so, so most of the book, was quite plain, a normal story without much taste...
Still I like this series :)
Waiting for more... hope so :)
January 15, 2012
I enjoy the characters in this series -- they're all quite unique and interesting. Carter's perspective was particularly interesting for me, I rather liked it.
That being said, the plot is entirely contrived, and it's obvious from the first few pages what's going to happen throughout the story, as it has been with the entire series.
I will admit to being over the recommended age, and that's probably part of it. But still, the characters make me want to keep reading, even if the plotlines are somewhat obvious.
That being said, the plot is entirely contrived, and it's obvious from the first few pages what's going to happen throughout the story, as it has been with the entire series.
I will admit to being over the recommended age, and that's probably part of it. But still, the characters make me want to keep reading, even if the plotlines are somewhat obvious.
January 1, 2015
La saga de Gifted me ha gustado mucho, no solo porque es fácil de leer e interesante si no porque en cada libro te muestran más sobre un personaje pero al mismo tiempo sobre todos y sobre los problemas que han tenido. Este libro me gusto más porque se trató de Carter, el chico que nunca habla, que siempre esta en blanco y solo realiza lo que se le ordene. Me gustaría que hubiera más libros pero no creo que salgan más…
September 1, 2011
Carter is the boy of mystery. In this book we find out his past and what his special power is. This seems like a simple fun series. I started off with the 6th one as that was the only one in the library. I'll have to see if I can find the rest before and after.
December 21, 2011
I don't know why I continue to read this series. It's poorly written and utterly unbelievable. Not the fantasy/special powers the kids have, because that is the crux of the story, but things like police letting "criminal acts" go unpunished with just a wave of the hand, etc. Very juvenile.
June 17, 2016
This book was great.
December 4, 2012
Can't wait for Number 7! Marilyn Kaye you Brilliant Lil' wee Specimen you.
March 31, 2023
So much for me thinking Carter wasnt that interesting. This book was brilliant, Paul was amazing and Jack was also suprisingly cool. The only complaint I have about this book is I really wish there was more of it, just a bonus chapter set one year in the future or something. Thats just me though, I always want there to be more of the story. I want to know what happens with Charles and Martin? What happens to Paul, how do his family react? Will Sarah ever use her gift when not forced to? Overall this is a really good book series and I would reccomend it for any age group though there is kidnapping throughout the series and mention of a ||Murder|| and ||suicide|| in this book.
October 15, 2025
Por fin, después de como 10 años he leído y acabado esta saga!!!!!!
⭐⭐,5
El problema de este libro es que el final apoteósico que lleva Marilyn Kaye planteando se queda en nada porque ni la historia me importa, ni ha sido bien desarrollada, ni los personajes han creado un nexo de unión entre ellos que los haga ver cómo un equipo.
⭐⭐,5
El problema de este libro es que el final apoteósico que lleva Marilyn Kaye planteando se queda en nada porque ni la historia me importa, ni ha sido bien desarrollada, ni los personajes han creado un nexo de unión entre ellos que los haga ver cómo un equipo.
January 18, 2022
Short but decent story following a young boy who has gone into shock following a traumatic past. To re-awaken himself, Carter will have to dig deep inside himself and face up to alot of unpleasant feelings. The fate of his class mates depends on it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 9, 2018
It ended like it's gonna continue.
October 10, 2019
I want to read
January 21, 2020
Lo que pensé que sería el emocionante final de la serie fue solo más de lo mismo. Parece que aún hay más que repetir
May 6, 2020
I thought it was pretty interesting to see Carter's point of view, but the ending was a little strange and still felt like somethings were not answered.
August 30, 2022
Con este se acaba la saga.
November 4, 2022
Easy Read
Easy to Understand
Fantasy
Easy to Understand
Fantasy
January 14, 2023
This was my least favorite one in the series. It’s not a bad book but I liked the other more. This one lacked depth and the ending wasn’t a good ending in my opinion. Many questions were left unanswered. Although, overall I really like the series! There are 5 other books and they kept my interest.
December 21, 2025
It was nice to finally get Carter's backstory, but as a finale to the entire series this was very lackluster.
January 8, 2016
The book is through a boy who cannot speak's point of view. I find this interesting because in the other books he is like a mystery, always quiet, and robot-like. In this book I got to know who he really is, his background, what he thinks about, and why he was the way he was in the other books. This book really helped me to understand the series better. The boy's name is Carter. He has had many different names and a very interesting sory. This book is about nine teenagers in middle school. Each one of them have secrets, or gifts. Through this book Carter goes through some problems, and the rest of the gifted class will soon uncover Carter's gift. None of them ever knew he had a gift... The mood of this book is mainly mysterious or rather suspenseful.
I thought that this book was very interesting. I like the series. I began reading the series last year in seventh grade. I really enjoyed this book because of the suspense it left me with. Normally I don't like suspense, but this book put it in a way that helped me to cope with that. The book alternates between two different points of view.
If you like books with series and mystery with a hint of suspense, this may be the right book for you. I felt that this book deserves a 4 star rating because of the suspense it keeps with you.
I thought that this book was very interesting. I like the series. I began reading the series last year in seventh grade. I really enjoyed this book because of the suspense it left me with. Normally I don't like suspense, but this book put it in a way that helped me to cope with that. The book alternates between two different points of view.
If you like books with series and mystery with a hint of suspense, this may be the right book for you. I felt that this book deserves a 4 star rating because of the suspense it keeps with you.
March 1, 2013
A great ending to a series that kept my attention till the very last page.
In the final book of the Gifted series we finally get to learn who Carter Street, the kid that never speaks and has no memories, truly is. After he is sent to Harmony House he starts some sessions with Dr. Paley who eventually helps him remember who he is and figure out his gift, which by the way was very unexpected.
Besides finally being in Carter's head we get to see through the eyes of Amanda who finally finds a way to get rid of her gift and a way to get closer to Ken who also doesn't want to be bound by his.
In the final book it's all about the kids learning to accept themselves and their gifts as they are. They are finally learning that maybe their are not cursed but they had potential. I was wondering if we would see more of the villains from the previous books but we didn't. And the book could have been just another chapter in the middle of their stories. It didn't really feel like the ending. But it is. I love when I read a whole series.
In the final book of the Gifted series we finally get to learn who Carter Street, the kid that never speaks and has no memories, truly is. After he is sent to Harmony House he starts some sessions with Dr. Paley who eventually helps him remember who he is and figure out his gift, which by the way was very unexpected.
Besides finally being in Carter's head we get to see through the eyes of Amanda who finally finds a way to get rid of her gift and a way to get closer to Ken who also doesn't want to be bound by his.
In the final book it's all about the kids learning to accept themselves and their gifts as they are. They are finally learning that maybe their are not cursed but they had potential. I was wondering if we would see more of the villains from the previous books but we didn't. And the book could have been just another chapter in the middle of their stories. It didn't really feel like the ending. But it is. I love when I read a whole series.
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