Review: Good guy, Bad guy or just Misunderstood?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 13, 2014
First, I'm not a fan of cliffhanger endings, but if you've read Fall of Five, it's not that surprising.  Second, you're probably not reading this novella if you haven't read Fall of Five, which begs the question as to why they give you an excerpt at the end of that book.  I really don't like that about this publisher.So, then, why 5 stars?  Because I think this book adds dimension, not just to Five, but to the Mogadorians and to their 'cause'.  While much of the information we find out could turn out to be lies, it does make one wonder about the war and it's purpose a little more.  Well, if you've read Fall of Five, you know what happened to him, but this book tells you why.  It also whets your appetite for something more.  You see potential for him to grow.SPOILERS:Yes, Five is whiny and self-indulgent.  No, he wasn't dealt any more of a raw deal than anyone else.  Look how Six handled being alone at such a young age.  But his attitude shaped what happened to him.  He could be any misunderstood teen.  He just happens to have superpowers.Now, why don't the Mogs just obliterate Five like the rest?  Why give him or any of them a chance to convert to the cause?  And if they are getting a chance, then is it possible that the Elders on Lorien were once given that choice, too, but turned it down?  The way they treat Five and their plans for him make you wonder more about this.Two more novels to go before this is over.  I can't wait for more.