"An excellent novel for adventure and science fiction fans, Maximum Ride will capture readers everywhere."
"James Patterson again delivers an engaging, action-packed adventure for this close-knit group of kids who've survived horrors together and have come through them with flying colors."
"This is the kind of book you won't want to put down until you finish."
"A gripping sequel to Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment."
"Max's sarcastic first-person voice and her interactions with her ragtag adopted family keep the narrative percolating. 'School's Out – Forever'…[is] an enjoyable, occasionally exhilarating, ride."
"Not surprisingly, most adult readers addicted to Patterson's Alex Cross and Women's Murder Club books couldn't resist…Patterson provides enough backstory for Maximum Ride: School's Out—Forever to be read in isolation, part of the fun is knowing what happens from the start, so, if you haven't already, go for The Angel Experiment first."
"I was a little bit of a misfit in school….Also, the concepts in [School's Out Forever] -— from doing good to using your talents -— are similar to what I write about."
"Fans of the first book will be delighted with this continuation of the story…the book leaves the fate of the flock wide open."
"Readers are in for another exciting wild ride of fights (bloody) and flights (in the sky) as Max and her flock struggle to stay alive….leaving readers breathless for the follow-up to this action-packed page-turner."
"This eagerly awaited sequel to Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment…does not disappoint. They end up in one 'gnarly sitch' after another in this breathless adventure, which is full of action, swooping flights and fierce fights -– a sure bet for the movies, along the lines of the X-Men."
"As with the first book, the action is fast paced and keeps the reader engaged."
"James Patterson dishes up with readers want to read."
"Maximum Ride #2: School's Out - Forever is a page turner if I have ever read one. I actually stayed up the entire night just to see how this one ends!…From one twist to the next, Patterson keeps you guessing."
"Want an action-packed novel that any teen would enjoy? Maximum Ride #2: School's Out - Forever is the book for you…After all of this, I can't wait for part 3! I didn't put this book down from the moment I picked it up…"
"It kept me glued to the very last page, wanting more…All I can say is: I hope there are many more rides to come!"
"Patterson kept me on the edge of my seat with incredibly well-written suspense and action. Hopefully there will be another book. I am not ready to say goodbye to Max, who is one of the greatest main characters I have encountered in quite awhile!"
"The story of Maximum Ride #2: School's Out - Forever is excellent, blending thriller, mystery, science fiction, and genre fiction into a seamless collection…Patterson predictably delivers another bestseller which will capture old and new fans alike."
"This is a book to be read quickly at first then savored time and time again. Maximum Ride #2: SCHOOL's out forever is a real gem…"
