Robison Wells
HarperTeen
373 pg., U.S. Hardcover
4/5 Stars
Variant is the story of Benson Fisher, a boy who moves to Maxfield Academy and learns the secrets hidden in its walls. The book is a very fast-paced quick read that isn't very emotionally powerful but has a strong plot that almost makes up for it. I don't know exactly what to expect going into Variant, but I'm happy I picked it up.
The characters in this book were all very similar, something that factored into the four-star rating. What I mean when I say this is that all the characters seemed to have one goal or one thought on their mind or one opinion, which I didn't see as very realistic. All the kids thought the same way about one another, and there was never any room given to develop these characters' relationships. I did like, however, the plot and its progression as the story went along, and it was a very gripping tale. The ending definitely made me want to return for more.
The sequel, Feedback, does not yet have a release date.
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