The Death Code by Lindsay Cummings
This is the sequel to The Murder Complex, and tells what happens next for Meadow and Zephyr. As it turns out, they are going to bring down the Initiative. Meadow's family is missing, and she wants to find them, but first she has to escape. She manages that, and finds Zephyr. They end up leaving the Shallows, and this takes a HUGE toll on Meadow.
Once again, I don't want to go into too much detail because I really don't want to ruin the story. I will say this though: I am glad this didn't end with one of those endings where everything is sunshine and roses. It feels real somehow. I also appreciate that Cummings doesn't resort to foul language in her writing. I read a lot of YA books, and I know that language is an important component for readers to relate to the characters. I also know that there are a ton of kids who miss out because they don't want to read the bad language. This book shows that you don't need the bad language to tell a fantastic story. Also, no sex. There is one sentence that implies some intimacy occurred, but that's it.
Will there be a third book? Seems like Cummings said "No" when I met her a few months ago. That being said, I feel that she left the ending open should she decide there is more to tell about Meadow and Zephyr.
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