Edison's Alley (Accelerati #2) by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman 5/5 stars

Hey, guys! So I finished Edison's Alley at two o'clock in the morning last night (because it was just so good) and just wanted to throw it across the room when I was done.  You know those endings that just make you want to scream in frustration because the next book isn't already out?  Yep.  This is one of those.  It's definitely really good though.  I'd recommend it!

Edison's Alley is the sequel to Tesla's Attic which was also really good.  This is definitely a series that you need to read in order though, so go ahead and pick up book one!

The Cover:

The Cover:
It shows Nick facing off against the Accelerati with his fan that is basically a freeze ray.  I love the title of the book though.  (Slight Spoiler Alert: The entrance to Edison's lair is through a bowling alley.  Thus the title.)  It's not the best cover, but I have nothing wrong with it.  B+ cover

Official Description:

Fourteen-year-old Nick has learned that the strange antiques in his attic bedroom were left there by the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla. They are pieces of Tesla's Far Range Energy Emitter, capable of transmitting "free energy" to the globe. Some components of the contraption are still missing, but the objects themselves seem to be leading Nick and his friends to their current owners. 

However, members of the Accelerati, a menacing secret society of physicists, are on the hunt too, and their brazen leader, Dr. Alan Jorgenson, will stop at nothing to foil Nick and steal the objects. It takes a dangerous build-up of electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere to reverse everyone's fortunes--and lead Nick to his destiny.Readers who enjoyed the strange science, quirky humor, and out-of-this-world plot twists in Tesla's Attic will be captivated by this second book in the electrifying Accelerati Trilogy.

My Review:
I loved this book.  It had action, jokes, awkward romance, evil societies, and crazy science.  It was such a nice change of pace to read a book just completely full of adventure and silliness.  The writing style was hilarious, but the book still managed to be plot oriented.  The plot was compelling as well (remember that I stayed up until 2am to finish it).  I loved all of the quirks about this book from Vince's sudden deaths every few pages to Theo's blatant stupidity.  It's just a really great book that I would definitely recommend!
The characters were complex and there was so much development over the course of this book!  Even less important characters had pivitol character changes during Edison's Alley.
Then we have the ending (which was spectacular I might add).  All I have to say is why, Mr. Shusterman and Mr. Elfman.  Why would you do that to us?
Overall, I'd highly recommend it.  I had no issues at all with this book.  Keep in mind that the target age is younger than my usual post on here, but I still found it incredibly enjoyable and think you will too, no matter your age.

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Currently Reading: Inventors and Mind Control

Hey, guys!  Sorry I haven't been posting as much as normal.  I've been having exams, but now that's over (yay!) so I should be able to post more often.  I haven't read anything new since Red Queen, but I have started two new books.  I'll give you a quick update, and I will hopefully finish one soon.

Chimera Vector by Nathan M. Farrugia:

This is an interesting book about assassins who have been brainwashed into attacking innocent people.  It centers around Sophia, one of these assassins, who temporarily breaks free of the mind control.  It's a neat book that I've found really cool.  There are a few issues that I have with the writing style (a few too many technical terms, etc), but I've been really enjoying it.  So far, I would recommend reading it.  More to come on Chimera Vector.

Edison's Alley (sequel to Tesla's Attic) by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman:

I've gotten less far in Edison's Alley than I have in Chimera Vector, but I am enjoying it as well.  This series is just a very relaxed and fun book on inventions, evil agencies, and middle schoolers.  It is just pleasant, if that makes any sense.  I'm looking forward to finishing it, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has read the first book.

That's all for now.  I'll give a full review for each book once I finish them!

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Tesla's Attic (Accelerati Trilogy #1) by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman

Hey, guys!  I read this back in January and am just now posting about it.  Sorry.  But the second book, Edison's Alley, came out very recently, so I thought I'd go ahead and post a little something!

I enjoyed this book.  It was creative and fun.  It's probably important to keep in mind that this book's target audience is probably middle schoolers, though I enjoyed it as a high schooler.  Just keep the fact that it might be a tad juvenile in mind (though it really won't affect your enjoyment of this book).
I read this book mainly because Neal Shusterman helped write it.  He is one of my top three favorite authors of all time, and I love everything he writes.

The Cover:

The Cover:
It shows Nick and Caitlyn as they try to defeat the Accelerati.  I honestly don't have an opinion on the cover.  It doesn't stand out, but it's also not too mundane.

Official Description
Tesla's Attic is the first book in a brilliantly imagined and hilariously written trilogy that combines science, magic, intrigue, and just plain weirdness, about four kids who are caught up in a dangerous plan concocted by the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla.
After their home burns down, fourteen-year-old Nick, his younger brother, and their father move into a ramshackle Victorian house they've inherited. When Nick opens the door to his attic room, he's hit in the head by a toaster. That's just the beginning of his weird experiences with the old junk stored up there. After getting rid of the odd antiques in a garage sale, Nick befriends some local kids-Mitch, Caitlin, and Vincent-and they discover that all of the objects have extraordinary properties. What's more, Nick figures out that the attic is a strange magnetic vortex, which attracts all sorts of trouble. It's as if the attic itself has an intelligence . . . and a purpose.
Ultimately Nick learns that the genius Nikola Tesla placed the items-his last inventions-in the attic as part of a larger plan that he mathematically predicted. Nick and his new friends must retrieve everything that was sold at the garage sale and keep it safe. But the task is fraught with peril-in addition to the dangers inherent in Tesla's mysterious and powerful creations, a secret society of physicists, the Accelerati, is determined to stop Nick and alter destiny to achieve its own devious ends. It's a lot for a guy to handle, especially when he'd much rather fly under the radar as the new kid in town.
Fans of intrigue, action, humor, and nonstop surprises are guaranteed a read unlike any other in Tesla's Attic, Book One of the Accelerati Trilogy.

My Review:
It was a silly book, but I loved it. I laughed out loud at times and got really into the plot. Also, I'm a huge Tesla fan, so how could I not love a book that frequently mentions him! I strongly recommend it.  If you want to have a light, fun read, I would strongly recommend Tesla's Attic!

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