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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2013 | Grades 9 and Up
Gr 8 Up—In this sequel to Insignia (HarperCollins, 2012), Tom Raines still has many lessons to learn about politics in the Intrasolar Forces. Back at the Pentagonal Spire, he and his friends continue their training as superhuman government-weapons-in-training. Even though he has been promoted from Plebe to Middle, Tom knows he will need one of the multinational corporations to sponsor him if he ever wants to advance to Combatant. Unfortunately, after a series of d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 1, 2013
A compelling, page-turner of an adventure, Vortex develops the situations and characters encountered in Insignia. Tom Raines and his cohort grow closer as they train together. Wyatt’s thoughtfulness and awkwardness, Yuri’s quirks and clumsy English, and Vik’s predilection for pranks combine with Tom’s recalcitrance to make their interactions consistently enjoyable. The theme of corporate corruption is s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
