Name: Blackout
ISBN: 9780062026125

Robison Wells

"A mysterious virus is spreading through America, infecting teenagers with incredible powers--and a group of four teens are about to find their lives intertwined in a web of danger and catastrophic destruction"--Provided by publisher.

Blackout

Jaden Nelson

It was hard to get into and a big chunk of the beginning of the book was pretty boring, but around halfway through, I was hooked and loved the second half. Also I have to say is I didn't like the ending. I would read it again but probably not anytime soon.

Lynn Braden

In Blackout, teenagers all across the country have been exposed to a virus that gives them powers; some weak, and some very strong. Aubrey can make it seem as though she is invisible for short periods of time and Jack has extremely heightened senses. Both are anxious to help the government deal with powerful teenagers who are using their powers to topple world governments including the United States. When Aubrey and Jack meet Laura, who has superior strength and speed, and Alec, who has the ability to control the thoughts of others, they soon realize that the two "Lambdas" they are helping may actually be the ones they should be fighting.

This book builds a good, thought-provoking story. It would benefit from a little more character development, but overall the story is a good one. Much of the background regarding the origin of the virus and how it creates powers isn't explained in this book, but I assume those things will be covered in the sequel, Dead Zone.