Vortex Book Review

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Vortex

Author of Book: S.J. Kincaid

# of pages: 390

# AR points: 18                                               RL: 6.1

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Insignia-S-J-Kincaid/dp/0062093037

            Video gamer Tom Raines is back and World War lll continues.  In his 2^nd year at the Pentagonal Spire, he falls in love with Medusa, the strongest soldier in the world; the only problem is that she is on the enemy’s side.  He is forced to make a difficult choice between his country and Medusa.  I loved this book because of the loads of adventure, mystery, and romance throughout the story.  One is kept on the edge of his or her seat throughout this fast paced book filled with suspense.  If I were the author, I wouldn’t change anything even though the reader feels heartbroken that Tom has to make such a painful choice between his country and his love; the story feels right because of this impossible decision.  If I were a character in Vortex, I would do nothing different because Tom is the perfect mix of irresponsible, rebellious, sloppy teenager and young man making tough adult choices.  If I had to pick a word to describe this book, it would be enigma because each page is filled with mystery and the reader is tempted to read on.  I whole heartedly recommend Vortex to you because it is a great book for boys and girls who love adventure and mystery.

Insignia Book Blog

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Insignia

Author of Book: S. J. Kincaid

# of pages: 458

# AR points: 18                                               RL: 5.4

https://www.amazon.com/Insignia-S-J-Kincaid/dp/0062093002

            It’s World War lll.  Tom Raines, a precocious and troubled 14 year old video gamer who is usually unsure whether he will sleep in a comfy hotel bed or on a grimy bench in a train station, gets an opportunity of a lifetime - to train at the Pentagon Spire to become a soldier in the war.  I absolutely loved Insignia because of the persistent feeling of adventure, mystery, and doom mixed with a snippet of romance.  If I were the author, I would not change one thing because the eloquent prose pulled me into the book and made it difficult to stop reading while the fast paced story line kept me at the edge of my seat.  If I were a character in the book, I wouldn’t change a thing because the characters are each imperfect in exactly the right way.  If I had to pick one word to describe the book, it would be suspense because that word illustrates the perpetual feeling in the air at the Pentagon Spire.  I heartily recommend Insignia to you because it is a downright fabulous read!  If you want to read another book like this, read Vortex, Insignia’s sequel.