Six of Nowhere's teenage prisoners have escaped. Having gotten split up on the run, they're being pursued by both the prison guards and another faction calling itself the Guild that claims to be on their side. The escapees learn that they all have a gift that allows them to shape reality using their imagination, and the Guild intends to train them to use it.

Eh. Nah, I'm done with this. What should have been an interesting new plot element failed to elicit the least bit of excitement, mostly because the plot has more holes than Swiss cheese and the characters remain unlikable and underdeveloped. They're also morons, every last one of them, and I just don't care about them or what's going on.read-20184 s Assaf Tal23 1 follower

To say its different from the first book is an understatement. If the two books were thought of as films, Nowhere is a haunted house mystery, while Anywhere is a full blown conspiracy-action movie. Still, great in its own way.2 s Molly74 22

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When I got the email from the lovely people at Puffin that Anywhere was available to review, I was so excited to reply as I really loved Nowhere when I read it last summer. With such high expectations, Anywhere could have easily let me down. Fortunately, I loved it, perhaps even more than Nowhere!

The story starts off right where Nowhere ends so if you haven’t read it in a while, I’d suggest rereading the end of Nowhere to refresh your memory (that’s what I did).

One of the dangers of continuing a series right where the previous book ends is that the two books can blur. It’s possible that the plotline sticks with the same structure/ideas/themes that the first book did and there’s nothing to distinguish the sequel as a book in it’s own right. Which is why I d in Anywhere that almost straight away the plot develops with the introduction of the teenagers’ (to quote the synopsis) ‘special talent’ (henceforth called by its real name - the Ability). This really moved this book away from the first one but kept the key links.

Now the Ability, I really d. YA books with teenagers that have special powers are all the rage these days but I love the originality that Robinson uses in this Ability. It’s not so obvious and sci-fi as you might expect and the subtlety of it is something that I particularly enjoyed. Also, the dangers is presents… (read the book to find out what I mean by THAT!)

The characters, as in Nowhere, are fab. My particular favourites in this book are Stephen, Julian, and Pyra. Stephen is a world class psychopath. Although with Julian and even Susannah there are shades of gray, it’s really pleasing to have a pure evil character such as Stephen. A real joy to read about his schemes and plots. Julian is perhaps my favourite character is this book (a shock to those of you who’ve read Nowhere). This is mainly because of his reaction to the Ability and the flashback into his past. This discovery really humanises him and although there are still some mean elements to him, when compared with Stephen, you can get to him. I love the complexity of his character. Finally Pyra is just really badass and I generally love badass female characters. But, all the characters in this series, you keep trying to guess, ‘are they really a good guy?’, ‘what’s his agenda?’, ‘are they trustworthy?’ etc. I really love how this book keeps you guessing and nothing is certain.

There are lots of hints as to what could be developed in the final book Somewhere (out next year aaarrrrgghh). Something unique about Alyn and the consequences of this, Stephen and his plans and what exactly is in that locked room?? All things which mean I cannot WAIT for Somewhere next year! Highly recommend this series for fans of mystery/conspiracy books :)

4 stars. A highly mysterious, gripping sequel that will keep you guessing until the very end!

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Anywhere picks up where Nowhere left off, and this time we're out of the prison and running into some seriously stupid decisions. I never knew what the characters planned to do next. It was a lot of fun though and the amount of characters, meant that we were in lots of different locations.

There's a new organisation trying to help the kids - we hope. They may be good, they may be bad. And they all have cool x-men style super powers. But it's not magic. Don't mention the M word, they don't that. It's science! All I know is, it's something I haven't read about before and a really cool concept too.

This book introduces a new character that I love. His name's Stephen, which sounds an old man to me, but he's one of the youngest richest men in the country and completely insane. I love insane. He spends his time tormenting people for fun and truly is a vicious character, which is quite fun.re-read1 Ady Weasley1,415 40

No esperaba nada de estos libros, mi motivo de compra fue que estaban económicos y la sinopsis era buena pero no pensé que me fuera a gustar. No voy a decir que es una obra maestra pero es un buen libro, es entretenido la forma en la que está escrito permite tener una lectura rápida, si es cierto que en algunas partes encontré unos cuantos errores pero en general es buena.

En este segundo libro se desarrolla un poco más la historia , los chicos que han escapado tratan de conseguir su libertad pero saben que no va a ser fácil pues poco a poco van descubriendo que los altos mandos del país están involucrados en su estadía en Sin Lugar.
Así mismo conocemos al Gremio que parece ser la contraparte del Compromiso su misión es ayudar y entrenar a los chicos con la Habilidad. Sin embargo llegado un punto de la historia ya no sé qué pensar pues aunque hicieron mal las cosas parece que el Compromiso actuaba en beneficio de ellos y la sociedad, pero el Gremio en favor de quien lo hace?

Alyn es un personaje que me llama la atención, sé que tiene que ser muy importante por los datos que han ido dando en la historia, pero no sé qué le depare sus elecciones. Y por otro lado Ryan me está cayendo un poco mal, al igual que Julian.

Me dejó tan picada la historia que busque por todos lados la última parte y descubrí que no la tradujeron al español, no me sorprende muchas historias que me gustan no las terminan, y en los sitios que la encontré estaba un poco cara, sin embargo la conseguí y aunque será una lectura en inglés tengo que terminar para saber qué es lo que pasará con los chicos y en qué consiste el plan del Compromiso y del Gremio. Jorge Cherry28 1 follower

2 estrellas. LOS PERSONAJES INVOLUCIONARON
Tenía más expectativas en este libro que en el anterior y terminó siendo mejor el primero.

No me gusta lo lenta que es la trama siendo que es muy obvio lo que va a ocurrir en toda la historia. No me gusta como fue planteada la habilidad que tienen los adolescentes. No entiendo cómo el compromiso pudo estar tan tranquilo todo el libro siendo que se escaparon 6 presos.

Los personajes son un dolor de cabeza. Alyn, no lo soporté, siempre tan ingenuo, primero acercarse a Félix y ahora aliarse con Emmanuel. Bueno por lo menos Alyn hace parte de algo, la peor es Jes, en todo el libro te olvidas de su existencia, está rellenando nada más... Julián y Ryan insoportables, yo se los hubiera dejado en la puerta a los del Compromiso.
Harlan y Elsa se salvan.

No entiendo porque tanto misterio para decirles que tienen una habilidad y bla bla si en el siguiente párrafo ya les están diciendo. Que fastidio.

Por último, no entendí nada sobre los planes del Compromiso. Es que nisiquiera el autor se tomó el tiempo de relatar cómo fué que surgió el dichoso Gremio, nada, unos desconocidos que les dicen x cosa a unos adolescentes y listo, les creo, voy con ustedes. Parece una trama que no tiene de dónde agarrarse.

No tengo ganas de leer el tercer libro y justo ni está en español. SamAuthor 3 books86

Fleeing from a monolithic prison in the Scottish wilderness - one that intoxicated their minds with lies and deceit - the escapees are still confined to an inevitable conundrum. Navigating a web of rumours, confusion and twists, the six teenagers are split in their intentions as they learn of the conspiracy that rules their existence. Anywhere is a captivating thriller that, whilst leaving behind the glacial and barbarous conditions of Scotland, accelerates the suspense through a shady city-bound adventure. Obscuring the line between good and evil, Jon Robinson marks this sequel with the ambivalence and inquisitiveness of the predecessor. As alliances are destroyed and true colours are unveiled, an exploit of duplicity and fiery revenge throttles the streets of London.

In the aftermath of their escape, Alyn, Jes, Ryan, Julian, Elsa and Harlan are torn from one another and scattered across the country. Pursued by a troupe of prison guards, Jes and Ryan scuffle with the enemy amongst the forest of fur trees, ice and snowy whiteness. Shot by Rayner, a chief guard intent of avenging his companion, Jes’ blood taints the blanket of snow around them as she begins to fade away. Rescued by Henry, the leader of the Guild - an organisation that opposes the conspiracy that captured these teenagers - the enemy is defeated temporarily. As they hide themselves safety underground and heal their wounds, Henry educates them with their psychic abilities and of the intentions of the Pledge. On the run and without money, Julian, Elsa and Harlan have no choice but to stowaway on a train bound for London and steal from innocent citizens to survive. Entering the city where they believe they can find their answers or, at least, alert the authorities, they cannot prevent being hunted. Meanwhile, Alyn remains alone and unwilling to trust anyone until he unknowingly enters the world of the enemy. Robinson’s sequel, Anywhere, is more entrenched in conspiracy and duplicity that its predecessor as a new elitist group, the Guild, provides a site of refuge for the teenagers and a sense of hope for their cause. Deceived and wounded, the children are scared by their past in the prison, yet that makes them no less fixed upon justice and revenge.

The truth that remained mystified in the debut, Nowhere, unfolds through the introduce of the Guild and a world of telekinetic power. Pyra and Anton are surveying the Scottish countryside, intending on finding the escaped convicts before they fall back into the wrong hands. But it is difficult to persuade these victimised teenagers into an alliance, when all they have known is malice and deception. Within the first chapter, the audience is exposed to the intensity of these characters; particularly in Pyra’s demonstrate of an apt, sharp and rebellious proficiency. In surrendering to the sanctuary of the Guild, acknowledging their alliance and learning to trust, Julian, Elsa and Harlan are encouraged by the nimble fighting abilities of their saviours and a resurgence of hope is injected into the story. Robinson enhances his numerous perspectives in this sequel, as the disconnection between characters, their ambitions and their locations marks the piece with gravity. Although no character remains static in terms of growth, they constantly stumble at the hurled of individuality and dynamicism within the young-adult genre. As the ambiguity of the former volume is extended, the enemy becomes less definite here. The one thought to be irresolutely evil in the debut, Felix, maintains his position as the richest man in Britain and leader of the Pledge. Yet as he illustrates his humanity and redeemable traits, Stephen, the second richest man in the country, enters as the true enemy. Insane with evil, torturous and inherently vile, Stephen is the unanticipated antagonist who cripples this sequel with enigma and cunning. Even with such a rapid transformation in evil, the audience remains blind to the ultimate intension of Stephen, and that of the shadow, Emmanuel.

Robinson makes no dramatic turn in writing style which, considering there was a year between the two instalments, was rather disappointing. Having said that, the two novels share great similarities and yet are totally different. Nowhere may have been a chilling, haunting mystery of identity and escape, but Anywhere is a city-borne cinematic. The style maintains speed and a sharpened edge, as the inclusion of a comprehensive cast only accelerates the drama. A political and economical context reenforce the grounding for this parallel society, offering authenticity and realism. As before, the piece is suspended by a core theme of mystery, especially in the subtle science-based talent of the ex-prisoners and the relations between the conspiracy entities. Anywhere combines an on-the-run action mission and the tropes of a thriller or crime novel with a thickening conspiracy. The author acknowledges that dystopian literature is effectively a reverse crime-mystery where the everyman - the hero - must champion over the crimes of the authorities. Indeed it is a seemingly impossible task but one promotes civil rights, the power of community and the ability for anyone to change society and undo what is wrong.

With the refuge of the Guild, the prisoners are coming to accept their abilities and preparing themselves for a rebellion against the Pledge. Anywhere indicates the naivety of the British people as they are governed by underlying troubles and invisible battles, conspiracies, mysteries and a band of supernaturally-gifted teenagers. Alyn, Ryan, Jes and Elsa have not only the mission of thwarting the malevolent and money-hungry Stephen, but must wade through curiosity and precariousness to find a cure for their country’s dire state. However, this consistent manipulation of events is not a sustainable solution - it is an ability that merely conceals a recurring and worsening wound. Emmanuel, an enemy that has remained a silent shadow until now, has been secretively plotting a deadly cure for Britain: the “incineration” of everything and the dawn of a new era. Spro11

The book seemed to be too fast paced. For example, when the kids are brought into the HQ, they don`t even seem to question anything, and seem to settle in, within a paragraph. You don`t even see any of them show any wonder towards learning that they can control fate. Its they`re "Oh, I can change the world with my mind alone? Cool, whats for dinner?"

The organisation that takes them in also seems useless. I mean, they managed to loose both Julian and Allyn. But somehow they are always in the right place at the right time - When saving the little girl, and then again at the train station. Also, why did only two of them go in at the ball, if it was such an important mission, and easy to get in?

Such a let down from the first one. I finished the book 2 days ago, but already forgot most of the character names. Shows you how memorable it is...This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review Gloria Gna283

Tan malo como la primera parte. Me lo he leído para ver si me enteraba de en qué consistía la habilidad de los chicos, porque el relato es tan deslabazado que con el primer tomo no había entendido qué es lo que "estaban arreglando" los chicos a través de un procedimiento tan tan anglosajón como ser secuestrados, encerrados y enloquecidos.

Y sí, después de muchos capítulos se lleva a entender de qué va lo de la habilidad, pero las escenas siguen siendo absurdas, los protagonistas, lelos y la historia, aburrida. Sienna101

The second book of this trilogy surprisingly disappointed me. It didn’t really grip me as much as the first one did as it felt there was so many characters just running around and doing different things to try and reach an end goal that didn’t actually happen in this book. I have picked the last book up today and its going slightly better than the second book. I hope everything gets tied up nicely as this book felt a placement book to tie the start and end book together. masonlover48

2'75/5 ?

Creía que con esta secuela terminaba la historia, pero viendo cómo termina puedo suponer que hay otra parte, la verdad ya me gustaría terminarlo porque no es un libro pesado que me haya aburrido, simplemente ha sido sin más.

Como ya dije en el primer libro, tiene una trama que me gusta, creo que el problema está principalmente en la forma de escribir del autor y de algunos aspectos sin sentido de la historia. Jaqueline Sanabria98 1 follower

2.9/5

Mucho mejor que el anterior, al conocer mejor a los personajes te da la oportunidad de preocuparte y alegrarte por ellos. A decir verdad, su trama no es la más única ni novedosa, es meramente entretenido y, para mí que disfruto tanto las historias de poderes y acción, me ayuda a pasar el rato a gusto, sin tensión, sin bajar ni subir, solo seguir.
Te atrapa fácilmente y deja con ganas de saber más de sus aventuras. Kiara16 1 follower

Me gusto mucho más que el primero, pero sigue siendo un grave error que el final sea tan abierto que te obligue a leer el tercer libro...
Super entretenido, es un libro en el cual a medida que vas avanzando van pasando más y más cosas nuevas, todo el tiempo algo nuevo que no te esperas. Es la clase de libro que me gusta a mi. Le doy 4 estrellas por el simple hecho de que tenga final abierto. Colomba Hernández118

es un buen libro de continuación de la historia, no te aburres ni es latero. Lo recomiendo si es que quieres seguir la historia, pero siento que podría haber sido todo en un mismo libro que hacer una saga Arabella86 1 follower

It's an ok book but doesn't have the clearest plot. I have actually met the author of the book when he came to our school and he gave us some writing tips. Diana Mangino39

2.5*

Tiene partes muy buenas y otras super aburridas :( Abril Russo15

No está en ningún lado el tercer libro traducido Eclipsa38

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