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Summary
Summary
As the powerless and the powerful clash, allies and enemies are not always who they seem to be in this dynamic sequel to the dystopian novel Freakling .
Having used his unique connection with the Heart of the Earth to terminate the use of psi, or telekinesis, in the secluded city of Deliverance, twelve-year-old Taemon bears the burden of responsibility for the fate of its people. With society in disarray, his family missing, and tensions looming with the mysterious Republik, Taemon confronts the startling discovery that he alone can still use psi -- and that it comes with a price. In an attempt to find his father and prevent war, Taemon and his friend Amma set out on a dangerous journey to the Republik. But what they find there is far from what they expected, and Taemon's understanding of the world is challenged. Will his psi and his courage be enough to conquer the obstacles standing in the way of peace?
Author Notes
Lana Krumwiede is the author of Freakling and has published numerous short stories, poems, and articles in various publications. She lives in Virginia.
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 6 Up-In this dystopian sequel to Freakling (Candlewick, 2012), 12-year-old Taemon must face the consequences of removing the power of PSI (telekenesis) from those who have it. He thought that taking it away would unite the city of Deliverance and eliminate the segregation between those with PSI and those without it. He was wrong. The city remains in shambles as the people struggle to accept a life of manual labor. The novel begins with Taemon and his close ally, Amma, searching abandoned asylums for his parents, who were separated from him before a great earthquake. He finds his mother and learns that his father has been taken to the Republik; to rescue him, he and Amma must cross Mount Deliverance. Readers who liked the breakneck pacing of the first book will not be disappointed in this one. The action never flags, leaving little time for character development or introspection, which just might appeal to reluctant readers. Archon bears striking similarities to Ally Condie's Crossed (Dutton, 2011), but is a better fit for the middle-grade crowd as it steers clear of romance and relies heavily on battle scenes. Krumwiede has done a masterful job of creating and sustaining suspense.-Jennifer Furuyama, Pendleton Public Library, OR (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Taemon has taken psi (telekinesis) away from the people of Deliverance, leaving them in chaos. When he hears a rumor that his father has been kidnapped, he runs away to rescue him and finds a greater threat. Characters' actions and emotions swing erratically and the plot feels rushed, but fans of the first book, Freakling, will enjoy seeing what Taemon does next. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
This sequel to Freakling (2012) offers a solid story and character development that can be enjoyed by fans of dystopia whether or not they've read the first installment. Thirteen-year-old Taemon is tormented by guilt, knowing he is responsible for the loss of psi--or telekinetic ability--among his people. His guilt is compounded when he discovers he alone still possesses psi. When Taemon discovers his missing mother, now in a fragile and untrustworthy mental state, she hints that his father has been taken to the Republik, a land that exists over an impassable mountain range. Armed with this tenuous knowledge, Taemon undertakes a dangerous journey to save his father. Joining him is Amma, a wonderfully strong friend on whom Taemon must rely heavily, both figuratively and literally. While some of the events of the book feel a bit convenient and the conflict is resolved too quickly and easily, these are minor quibbles with a story that has solid worldbuilding and a satisfying conclusion. The main weakness of this book is Krumwiede's reliance on old tropes: While Taemon and Amma are both described as having dark eyes and hair and light brown skin, the book's villains are described as dark-complexioned. Isn't it time to retire this stereotype? All in all, though, a better-than-average addition to the plethora of dystopias being published today. (Dystopian adventure. 10-14)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
The world beyond Deliverance was hinted at in Freakling (2012); now 12-year-old Taemon, the True Son and the only remaining inhabitant of the city who still possesses psi, is about to discover what lies over the mountains. Taemon's hopes for a society united by a lack of telekinesis have failed to materialize. When he rescues his mother from the asylum where she has been incarcerated since The Fall, Taemon learns that his father is being held prisoner in the Republik and sets out to bring him home. The political machinations of the previous book are set aside in favor of an adventure story that sets the stage for the final volume in this original dystopian trilogy.--Dean, Kara Copyright 2010 Booklist