Have you ever wondered about the possibility that children may have the ability to save the world? In the science fiction novel Genius Squad, by Catherine Jinks, that very possibility is explored in depth. It's a wonderfully gripping book, with profound drama, strangely delighting action, and enormous moral conflicts. I decided to read this book since I had already read the prequel, Evil Genius, and I was awed by its amazing plot. I discovered Evil Genius when I was browsing the Internet on my computer and came across a listing of science fiction book recommendations. As I tend to enjoy science fiction books, I decided to experiment with some of the books on that list, and the summary of Evil Genius caught my interest.
Genius Squad starts with the protagonist, Cadel, trying to live normally despite having traumatic experiences in the past and no true family. His previous adventures left him with a bundle of fear and anxiety, and his foster parents make life difficult for him. He's been known to conduct illegal activities on his computer, and as a result, he is not regularly allowed to use it – and he needs his computer time. Since the only thing in life that interests him is computers, just making it through the day is quite difficult for him. Although, he visits his good friend Sonja whenever he encounters problems. During one of his visits, he is confronted by two individuals named Trader and Judith, two members of an illegal spy group called “Genius Squad”. They ask Cadel and Sonja to join the squad to take down a corrupt organization known as “GenoME” for Cadel's incredible hacking abilities and Sonja's remarkable way with numbers. After much reluctance, Cadel and Sonja join the squad, and they soon discover that the headquarters is disguised as a foster home. Saul Greeniaus, a detective in charge of Cadel's protection, and Fiona, Cadel's social worker, allow Cadel to go to the foster home, but they don't know about Genius Squad. They think that Cadel is a sweet, innocent little boy.
I love the book Genius Squad, and when I started reading it, I was instantly engrossed in it. It's a riveting tale that's devilish and wonderfully dark, and its plot contains huge amounts of suspense and breakneck twists and turns. The writing style of the author flows very smoothly, and she has certainly mastered the art of dialogue. In addition, the hacker terms are completely understandable to normal people. Anybody wanting to join a world of technology, science, and mystery should definitely read this book. This is an excellent novel for young teens.
Rating: 4/5
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