The Finisher (Vega Jane, Book 1)
The #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy novel for all ages by master storyteller David Baldacci -- now in paperback! SHE WILL NOT BREAK Vega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but a forest filled with danger and death. And she...
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The #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy novel for all ages by master storyteller David Baldacci -- now in paperback! SHE WILL NOT BREAK Vega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but a forest filled with danger and death. And she always believed it -- until the night she saw Quentin Herms run away. Vega knows Quentin didn't just leave -- he was chased. And he left behind a trail of clues that point to a dark conspiracy at the heart of Wormwood. To follow the clues will attract the attention of influential people willing to kill to keep their secrets. If Vega wants to stay safe, she just needs to keep her head down and her mouth shut. There's only one problem -- Vega Jane never walks away from a fight. Master storyteller David Baldacci introduces an unforgettable heroine who must think fast, hit hard, and defy all odds to uncover the truth.
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9780545652261 (054565226X)
ASIN: 054565226X
Publish date: 2015-03-03
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages no: 512
Edition language: English
Vega Jane is 14 and poor, parentless with a young brother John. The writer tried to give a otherworldly feel to the story. With light as day and session as year. The social structure is about upper class, working lower class and the ruling class the Council. Also, it is a sexist society where w...
This was a great read. I enjoyed several parts of this book, most notably the awesome monster creation (they were like these fantastical nightmarish beasts) and the world-building. Vega Jane is a really written character, everyone had some decent development throughout the story, and I really liked ...
I finished this quite a few days ago, but was silly and didn't write a review cause I was feeling lazy. sigh, always turns around to bite me in the ass. I recall this book being difficult o get into at the beginning, there are a lot of made up words for objects and things that already have perfect...
Baldacci is best known for his adult thrillers, none of which I have read. The Finisher is his first YA fantasy. And if you guessed this was the first of a series, you'd be right. (The second book should be available shortly, if it's not already.) The main character is Vega Jane -- Jane being her la...
Yet another YA dystopia. Sorry to Baldacci, but can we have some more positive YA?On the other hand, he gets points for not including a pointless love triangle. If you liked The Hunger Games you'll like this...it even has an arena of sorts. Good worldbuilding, an interesting heroine.However, dear Ba...
9 years ago
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