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Violence
Some
Winged-children action; combat against Erasers and corporate forces; some deaths
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No significant sexual content; growing tension between Max and Fang
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological weight of a destiny you didn't ask for; the responsibility of protecting your family
What this book is about
In the third Maximum Ride novel, Max and her flock of winged children discover that Itex—the corporation responsible for their creation—has a plan to 'save the world' by eliminating half of humanity. While Max grapples with her destiny as the flock's leader and her feelings for Fang, the stakes escalate to global catastrophe. Patterson's fast-paced YA series maintains its mix of action and emotional connection in its third installment.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Action violence throughout
Global stakes that may be intense for younger readers
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