Bloom

What a story! Kenneth Oppel has written a thriller so exciting that the pages might well have been printed with adrenaline. -Wall Street Journal The book rockets off, and Oppel never eases up on the gas. -The New York Times A phenomenal kickoff to an enthralling trilogy. The conclusion is especially powerful, delivering an overwhelming roller-coaster ride of relief and horror. -School Library Journal, starred review Wilderness survival and alien invasion combine for an exciting page-turner. -Booklist Action-thriller led by three characters whose backstories continue to unfurl with intriguing detail... will leave readers satisfied. -The Bulletin In this fast-paced thriller, Oppel spins a richly drawn, incredibly fascinating world. Beginning with the brilliantly unique premise of a botanical alien invasion, the plot unravels satisfyingly, building readers' curiosity by creating 10 new questions for every answer given. A thrilling alien-invasion novel based on a chillingly nefarious premise. -Kirkus Reviews BLOOM is a lightning-paced adventure that grabs hold of you and doesn't let go. This book is ridiculously fun ... and by 'fun' I mean terrifying! -Jonathan Auxier, author of The Night Gardener Absolutely riveting. Superb storytelling, great characters and an environmental crisis - readers will hardly be able to wait for the second book in the trilogy. -The Globe and Mail Steadily adds new horrors, potently escalating the story's pace, stakes, and anxiety as the plants crowd out food crops, explosively release allergy-causing pollen, and begin exhibiting carnivorous tendencies. -Publishers Weekly