Fang (Maximum Ride Book 6) by James Patterson

Reviewed by Aimee

Ratings

Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content

Guide to Rating System

LANGUAGE

VIOLENCE

SEXUAL CONTENT

ADULT THEMES

Ratings Explanation

Language: There are a few crude words used.   Exclamations of deity occur frequently throughout the book (good Lord, Oh God, Lordy, etc.).  There is also frequent use of the word hell.  The rating of 3 reflects the frequency of usage.

Violence: Bird kids are shot at flying into Africa.  They fight back.  A young girl cuts herself and then heals herself.  A Dr. injects himself with something, grows disgusting sores, cuts his finger off and then heals himself.  Bird kids fight against Erasers and kill them.  Some bird kids are hurt.  Max and Fang are shot at and chased.  Fang is beaten up and wakes to find himself hooked to an IV.  Bird kids fight against an evil scientist and his men.  Mutated bodies are described.  Max injects a needle straight into Fang’s heart.

Sexual Content- Fang and Max kiss several times.

Adult Themes- The Apocalypse (the end of the world) is referred to a few times in this book.  Bird kids receive tattoos for a gift and discuss how cool it will be to get them.  Fang and Max (underage) gamble in Vegas and win.

Synopsis

Maximum Ride is the leader and protector of her small flock of bird kids.  Many evil forces are out to destroy them.  Over time, Fang has become more than a friend to Max and she discovers her love for him.  Then comes a horrible prophetic message that Fang will be the first to die, and soon.  Another bird kid, Dylan, is introduced to the group.  He has been made especially for Max.  The tension in the little flock peaks and emotions run high.  Max struggles to keep her flock together, safe, and happy.

I read through this book quickly.  It was interesting and compelling.  I would disagree with the target age group for this book though.  The violence and language alone would suggest this is not a book for children.  I like Max’s loyalty to her friends.  Maybe it’s my mother emotions coming out, but I can relate to how she loves her flock, her family.   Her heart is with them no matter what and she really tries to do the best for them.  She wants them to be safe and happy.  My quote from this book is, “Did anyone just tell the truth anymore?”