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Spill Zone Book 1
Spill Zone Book 1 | Scott Westerfeld
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Do you dare enter the Spill Zone? The first volume of this dystopian graphic novel duology by science fiction visionary Scott Westerfeld and artist Alex Puvilland is now in paperback!Three years ago an event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie, forever changing reality within its borders. Uncanny manifestations and lethal dangers now await anyone who enters the Spill Zone.The Spill claimed Addison's parents and scarred her little sister, Lexa, who hasn't spoken since. Addison provides for her sister by photographing the Zone's twisted attractions on illicit midnight rides. Art collectors pay top dollar for these bizarre images, but getting close enough for the perfect shot can mean death--or worse. When an eccentric collector makes a million-dollar offer, Addison breaks her own hard-learned rules of survival and ventures farther than she has ever dared. Within the Spill Zone, Hell awaits--and it seems to be calling Addison's name.Find out what happens in Spill Zone. And don't miss the sequel, Spill Zone: The Broken Vow.This is a stunning graphic novel written by the author of the Uglies series, the Leviathan and Midnighters trilogies, as well as So Yesterday, Peeps, and The Last Days. This book is printed in stunning full color, with art by Alex Puvilland and colors by Hilary Sycamore. The trade paperback edition includes a 21-page bonus comic.Praise for Spill Zone "Addison is particularly complex: though she is sympathetic, her decisions are intentionally presented as morally questionable. Harsh profanity and violence make this a more appropriate choice for mature readers. This unnerving, gripping title--Westerfeld's first original graphic novel--is bound to entice older comics fans, especially those interested in darker sci-fi and nuanced characterization. . . . A must-have for teen and graphic novel collections." --Kirkus Reviews "Fascinating and hard to forget." --Publishers Weekly"A little dark, a little twisted, and completely enthralling." --Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles and Heartless"Amazing." --io9"Expect some stunning sci-fi spectacle when Addison ventures into the Spill Zone." --A.V. Club"Readers will have no problem rooting for Addison--and fearing for her. . . . As frightening as Spill Zone can be, though, its greatest asset is its muscle tensing suspense. Reading it feels like binge-watching a great cable series, complete with the same feeling of despair you get when you finish the final episode and realize you've got . . . to wait for the next season." --The New York Times"Puvilland, an animator for DreamWorks, has a rough, kinetic style that brings to life the rough, kinetic world of Spill Zone. . . . Westerfeld does not overburden the story with unnecessary dialogue or narration. He deftly joins the ranks of other established YA authors like M. T. Anderson and Marissa Meyer who, as of late, have taken a break from prose to produce comics." --The New York Review of Books"If Katniss Everdeen's your gal, you're going to want to meet Addison Merrit, another teen trying to make the best of her dystopic surroundings." --Entertainment Weekly"Spill Zone is an absolute must read. It's a brilliant work of art that is easily one of this year's best comics. Engaging, exciting, and mysterious, this comic will consume you." --Nerdist"YA superstar Scott 'Uglies' Westerfeld and artist Alex Puvilland tell the spooky, action-packed tale of Addison, one of the few survivors of the mysterious events that destroyed Poughkeepsie, New York, turning it into a spooky, Night-Vale-ish place where mutant animals, floating living corpses, and people trapped in two-dimensional planes live amid strange permanent winds that create funnels of old electronics and medical waste." --Boing Boing
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IndoorDame
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I‘m so excited about this! I didn‘t read it all in one sitting which is really rare for me with GNs. Could just be because I read it in bed with a migraine, but I think it‘s because there was a lot to take in. The storyline is compelling and I can‘t wait to read the next installment! And the art style is sharp, filled with deep colors, and characters with incredibly expressive faces.

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IndoorDame
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There are my picks for round 10 #lmpbc kids/ya graphic novels. Let me know what you think! 🙂

LibrarianRyan I LOvED spillzone. It was so good. Anti hero has been on my list for a while. 4y
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bibliobard Anti and Sanity both look super cute! All of these sound fun though 4y
IndoorDame @LibrarianRyan @cwarnier @Shakespearience Since 2 people are interested in Anti/Hero I‘m going to choose that one :) 4y
cwarnier Cool! I have not heard of any of these, so all of them are new to me. 4y
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Shay1097
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Wooow this was epic!! I love anything and everything Scott Westerfeld works on and this was no exception. The writing, art, plot, characters everything in this was awesome!! I flew through this and have no complaints. I hope he does more work like this!

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carlosbuse
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The book was very intriguing, exciting, and fun to read. The artwork was very colorful and nice.

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Meaw_catlady
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I love this graphic novel! Super cool/creepy concept and awesome/weird art! I‘m very intrigued and ready for more! I have so many questions!

DaveGreen7777 I‘ll have to check this series out! 😀 5y
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tjwill
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In this dystopian graphic novel, some sort of accident has happened, and everything within the area is called the “spill zone,” where bodies dangle mid-air, animals are mutated, and neon colors abound. Addison explores covertly and takes photographs of the devastation. The artwork reflects the tone of the story, with sharp lines and a varied color palette. I wish it had not been left so open-ended, but I guess I‘ll just have to read book 2.

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tjwill
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Back to work! I‘m the county‘s middle/high summer school librarian this year! Here are some newly purchased books to process. I might borrow a couple to read too! #summerschool #teachersofLitsy

LiteraryinPA Great titles! 5y
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ErikaB
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#tbt to a few weeks ago when I sent these books to two now-fifteen-years-old, one of whom has already gotten his learner‘s permit! *valiantly trying not to get weepy again* The other opted to go surfing that day instead, so at least I made one correct choice!

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KatieBailey
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Starts in mid-stream which amps up the excitement. Equal parts creepy and sweet, visually unexpected. And we love a strong female lead around here

TobeyTheScavengerMonk Welcome to the bookish neighborhood! 6y
AlwaysForeverReading Welcome to Litsy!!! ❤️💚💜♥️💙 6y
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Chelleo Welcome to Litsy! Hope these #Litsytips by @RaimeyGallant http://bit.ly/litsytips and #LitsyHowTo videos: goo.gl/UrCpoU are helpful. #LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
RaimeyGallant Welcome! 6y
SW-T Welcome to Litsy 😊 6y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🤗🎈 6y
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Kamisha
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I flew through this graphic novel that I had definitely picked up on a whim from the library! Went into this without knowing much, only that I‘ve seen it around a bunch and I absolutely loved it! The artwork is lush and beautiful, and the mysterious Spill Zone with all its creepy denizens really intrigued me. Can‘t wait to check out the next one!

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Skyrimir
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#31bookpics day 13 #mysterious @howjessreads What the heck is going on in the spill zone? The only thing I do know is that I need to get the next one from the library!

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SW-T
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Mehso-so

Not bad, but not really compelling me to pick up the next one.

#graphicnovel

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SW-T
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My 5 words are:
• Eclectic
• Inspiring
• Fun
• Educational
• Fulfilling

@Mitch
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Mitch Thanks for taking part and sharing your reading love 💕 6y
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nikkiy_reads
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Can‘t wait to read the sequel!

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Addison_Reads
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Great story. 📖 Excellent artwork. 🎨

I found this by accident through my library's overdrive, and I'm so glad I read it. I'm excited now for the next one. If you like graphic novels and enjoy stories set in post-apocalyptic worlds, then give this one a try.

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Snow
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Wow. I loved the story and the art and the detail...can't wait until July 10th for the next one!

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BookaholicNatty
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@Dana1084 @LitLogophile @Mrs_Organized_Chaos My package isn‘t going to be mailed till Wednesday Dana!!! I‘m sooooo sorry. I was eating while I was reading and spaghetti sauce spilled all over the book. I already got a new one I just need to transfer everything over. Any one ever have this or something similar happen? It‘s exactly what would happen to me. It‘s been that kind of week!!! Again I apologize! #LMPBC #GroupI

LitLogophile I‘m also sending mine out tomorrow ... I‘ve been finished with it for a few days but it‘s been one, well, two of those weeks 🤦🏻‍♀️ 7y
jillannjohn I got some chocolate fingerprints on one of my mine. 😳 7y
DanaManiac No worries at all!! 🤗 I‘m having one of those weeks as well- @LitLogophile yours is on its way, and is expected to arrive on Thursday, though I meant to send it last week. 💆🏾‍♀️ #deepbreaths 7y
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LitLogophile I just received it! 😁 @Dana1084 7y
DanaManiac @LitLogophile really?! Whoa, my receipt said delivery on 4/5! Well, that‘s awesome news! 👍🏾 7y
Mrs_Organized_Chaos @BookaholicNatty @LitLogophile @Dana1084 , I haven‘t got mine in the mail either, I went to the post office on Saturday only to realize it was after 12 when I got there 🤦‍♀️I am getting it in the mail tomorrow. (edited) 7y
LitLogophile @Mrs_Organized_Chaos the postal people tell me Bel Canto will be at your house tomorrow! Idk how this is possible because I didn‘t get next-day shipping, but I am not questioning it 😂 7y
Mrs_Organized_Chaos @LitLogophile I did get the book the other day. Finishing The Immortalists and then it will be the next book I tackle. Ready to read your notes. (edited) 7y
Mrs_Organized_Chaos @BookaholicNatty, The Rosie Project is on its way to you! Tracking says Tuesday. 7y
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aprilpohren
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I absolutely LOVED this book! It is a graphic novel that is written so well that it sucks you in from page one and doesn't release you until the final page...yet makes you yearn for the next installment! Intense, eerie and just awesome!!

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aprilpohren
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Happy furbaby...happy mommy! Lol! Really loving this book!!

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LibrarianRyan
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TricksyTails @Clwojick Just in case 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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LibrarianRyan
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This is actually from book 2:the Broken Vow. It's not in litsy yet. But I would say this was a #sassattack. #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon #speachbubblechallenge

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ErikaB
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*finds Volume 2 on Netgalley*
*sees download option (meaning I'm pre-approved)*
*runs around doing Muppet arms for full 30 seconds*

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ErikaB
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First book of the new year (finished last week). Scott Westerfeld talked about this book during a panel for SLJ's LibraryCon Live! (so many TBR additions!). It works so well as a graphic novel: Addison's increasingly difficult trips into the zone, the "conversations" between Lexa and Vespertine, the poor souls who were caught in the Spill. It was so good! I can't wait for the second volume, where I'm sure we'll get way more questions than answers.

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JackieSmith
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A graphic novel (that is “to be continued“ grr) focusing on a young woman & what she does to support her younger sister, who has been traumatized by the events in the “Spill Zone”. Fans of dystopian and/or sci-fi narratives will enjoy this story.

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olyvianne
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I absolutely need the next volume and dammit it won‘t come out for a long time. Paranormal dystopiaaaaaa

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NerdyRev
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Probably what one wants Book 1 to be- establish characters, show regular life, set up nemesis, and end on a cliff hanger. The problem is this is a $23 comic/book and not the first couple of comics. It has good artwork and it takes place where I live. I liked the doll character, but not much happens except establishment of book 2.

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beccaeve
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I can't say enough good things about this first installment. I need more!

MarriedtoMrT I loved this one! 7y
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emtobiasz
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Well this was deliciously creepy! A post-disaster (nuclear? paranormal?) dystopia and the young photographer who ventures back into the Spill Zone for her perfect shot... 📸

Wish I had realized before I started that this was only Part 1!

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MarriedtoMrT
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This graphic novel was the last book I read over the long weekend, finishing it late last night, and it is fantastic. I highly recommend it and can't wait for more details in volume two!

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Johanna414
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Creepy and awesome. I can't wait for the next installment! I've been looking for more excellent YA and Middle Grade graphic novels for my collection at school so I'll definitely be ordering this!
What other graphic novels would you recommend for grades 6-12?

TieDyeDude There were some good parts in this, and the next chapter may answer some questions, but I didn't think there was enough here for it to stand on its own. Also read an ARC that wasn't fully colored, so that might have lessened my opinion. Looking forward to book 2, though 7y
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mcctrish
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Excellent graphic novel about a toxic spill zone ( the aftermath) with healthy doses of creepy and suspense. Can't wait for the second one
Above pic from #mösaicanada in Ottawa for #canada150

readordierachel That topiary is AMAZING. 7y
mcctrish @ReadOrDieRachel the whole exhibit was breathtaking can not even wrap my brain around the planning and then executing of it 7y
PurpleyPumpkin Wow, that's beautiful!😳 7y
Moonpa Mosaic was amazing!! I brought my nieces and nephew back in July and they loved it! 7y
mcctrish @Moonpa my in laws just went because of our praises and were blown away ( in person it really is something else) 7y
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Johanna414
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I haven't posted in what feels like forever... because I haven't been reading at all. I forgot that I had gone through a major reading slump during the beginning of my first pregnancy as well. I had also forgotten how badly I get hit with morning sickness...
Now that I've been on anti nausea meds for a week I'm feeling a little better - throwing up once or twice a day as opposed to 6 or 7x 😩 so I'm hoping to get through some easy reads before

Johanna414 summer ends and it's back to work on the 5th 7y
LibrarianRyan Spill zone was really good. 7y
Johanna414 @LibrarianRyan I've been looking forward to it but our library only had it on Overdrive. So I snatched it up when I took the little guy there today and saw they had gotten the hardcover. I don't really care for reading graphic novels digitally 7y
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allthembooks
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If you like somewhat post-apocalyptic graphic novels.. Might I suggest Spill Zone. It's kinda creepy, kinda dark, but it had me hooked and I'm hoping the next part of the story won't take too long to get here! Seriously, this was far too quick a read, but I'm intiriged.

#spillzone #graphicnovel #scottwesterfeld #bookstagram

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moarbookspleaze
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So good. I do didn't realize I was going to have to wait for more.

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moarbookspleaze
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#Bookmail came while I was away.

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Bookishaf
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What a fun and mysterious ride! The Spill Zone used to be Poughkeepsie before something weird happened overnight. You're not supposed to go in there anymore but Addie sneaks in to take pictures of the odd creatures that survive there to make money to support her sister. Her sister who survived the Spill Zone and has a weird Raggedy Ann type doll. I love mine but thank goodness it's packed away because I'd be freaked AF by it now. Check this out!

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Bookgoil
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Such an amazing graphic novel that takes post apocalyptic setting to a new artistic level. Love the story so far and the illustrations are amazing.

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Awk_Word_Smith
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Free copy for honest review: Classic storytelling; crescendo to the end with a cliffhanger. I'll definitely wait for Vol 2 to be printed in hardback, as this is a beautiful edition. But I definitely would recommend for your next graphic novel, especially if you enjoy sci-fi thrillers.

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Awk_Word_Smith
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Free copy for honest review: I picked up the first issue of Spill Zone on FCBD. Wish I hadn't since I won this beautiful copy from the publisher. It's a gorgeous graphic novel. I'm enjoying the story but the combo of an interesting plot and beautiful art just keeps the pages turning.

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BraveNewBooks
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@violabrain This package was such a treat to come home to! I feel about this tote bag exactly the way #babyBash does: like I love it so much I want to eat it! 😁 Can't wait to read these books too. You did a great job!!! ☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️

#summersantagoespostal ☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️@BookishMarginalia #TalkWordytoMe

BookishMarginalia Love that tote! 7y
Eyelit Omg I love this photo! 😆 7y
violabrain Oh good! I'm so glad!! 😊😊😊 7y
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Librariana
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Imaginative and rendered in colors that give each different environment in the story a distinct quality. The titular "spill zone" undoubtedly reminded me of the abandoned city of Pripyat and the Chernobyl disaster, but it added fantastic elements that gave this story a unique yet still frightful twist. Atmospheric and subtly suspenseful. Looking forward to what Mr. Westerfeld has in store for us in the coming volumes.

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mcummings206
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Like the premise. Nuclear fallout and living with the aftermath. Addison is quit resourceful for finding a way to support her little sister, even if it's illegal. Still trying to figure out the doll though. Good or evil? Not sure. Wish I had known it was a series... would have waited for the sequel to be closer to coming out. #yalit

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stargazerblue49
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This was great! I just wish that I had more right this second instead of having to wait for it! The story is very compelling and the illustrations are fantastic! Moar plz, Scott Westerfeld!!!

monkeygirlsmama Me too. The wait sucks. Haha 7y
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LaceyDoesLit
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See my full review at LaceyDoesLit.Wordpress.Com!

P.s. I loved reading this so much!