Feedback - (Variant) by Robison Wells (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of James Dashner's The Maze Runner, Feedback is the heart-stopping sequel to Variant--which Pittacus Lore, author of I Am Number Four, praised as "an intense journey with some of the most shocking twists and turns I've ever read."

Benson Fisher escaped from Maxfield Academy's deadly rules and brutal gangs. He thought that the worst was over.

But now Benson is trapped in a different kind of prison--a town filled with familiar faces. Classmates from Maxfield who Benson had seen die. Friends he was afraid he had killed.

They are all pawns in the school's twisted experiment, held captive and controlled by an unseen force. And while Benson struggles to figure out who, if anyone, can be trusted, he discovers that Maxfield Academy's plans are darker than anything he imagined--and they may be impossible to stop.

From the Back Cover

Benson Fisher thought the worst was over when he escaped from Maxfield Academy. But now he's trapped in a town where everyone is a pawn in the school's twisted experiment.

While Benson struggles to figure out who he can trust, he realizes that Maxfield's plans are darker than anything he imagined--and they may be impossible to stop.

Review Quotes

"Benson's account unfolds in a speedy, unadorned first person. Hard to put down from the very first page, this fast-paced novel answers only some of the questions it poses, holding some of the most tantalizing open for the next installment in a series that is anything but ordinary." - Kirkus Reviews

"Variant is a compelling story on so many levels. I loved it! The twist behind it all is my favorite since Ender's Game." - James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials

PRAISE FOR THE VARIANT SERIES: "A chilling, masterful debut. With its clever premise, quick pace, and easy-to-champion characters, Wells' story is a fast, gripping read with a cliffhanger ending that will leave readers wanting more." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Fans seeking a fast-paced, action-heavy read will find this generates a lot of excitement." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Good old-fashioned paranoia taken to giddy extremes. Take Veronica Roth's Divergent, strip out the angst, add a Michael Grant-level storytelling pace, and you have this very satisfying series starter." - Booklist

"An exciting, edge-of-your-seat read that combines psychological themes from works like Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games and Ender's Game in a truly unique way. Variant should join the ranks of today's must-read science fiction and fantasy series. A highly recommended addition to any collection for teens." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)

"An intense journey with some of the most shocking twists and turns I've ever read." - Pittacus Lore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Am Number Four

"Filled with heart-racing action and suspense. An impressive debut with wide appeal, especially for fans of Alexander Gordon Smith's Lockdown and James Dashner's The Maze Runner." - School Library Journal

"Picking up only moments after the first book ends, Feedback features the same nonstop, breathless pace, adding new dimension to old characters and new plot twists that are hard to see coming. An absorbing read that won't let fans of the first down." - Kirkus Reviews