First Thoughts: Mortal Chaos

Hey Guys,

So, I have just started reading the third book in the 'Mortal Chaos' series. These book are a series by Matt Dickinson which all start off with a butterfly doing something which leads to something else, then something else and so on. And in each book there are 4 or 5 people/pairs of people, who are lead in to danger through other people's mistakes, caused by the butterfly. This ends in absolute chaos across the world, hence the series name. It is very interesting the way that the author lets the story unfold slowly, flicking from person to person, and these seemingly unrelated events and people come together. The series is based upon the chaos theory and the butterfly effect. The first book is called 'Mortal Chaos', the second 'Deep Oblivion' and the one I am about to review for you, 'Speed Freaks'. The great thing about this series is that you don't need to read the first one or the second one to read the third.

From reading the other two books in this series I have high expectations for this book, however, somehow, from the title of the book, I have a feeling that it wont be as good as the previous books. The name makes me think that it is going to be vehicle related, maybe a car crash. The beginning  as in his other books in the series seems unrealistic and a coincidence, but I still want to read on. I do, however, like the way that he starts by writing about the butterfly's short life and how they live.

The front covers of these books are very eye catching. A colourful background with faded pictures of the events either side of the picture of a butterfly with fire running through it. The title is in big gold letters and at the bottom is written a phrase to sum up the books, which it does very well. It simply says "Some will live. Many will die. All are connected.

So, there you go, my opinion on the book so far, please vote on the poll which should be on the right hand side of your screen and let us know what you want to see on our blog.

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The Pen Pal E
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Please note that this picture was taken from the web as I borrowed this book from the library and had to return it before I had chance to take a picture of it.

Lilac

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I can’t get his face out of my head. The way he screamed desperately for my help as the car slammed into him. The way I turned away and thought ‘forget him, forget him!’

I’m sitting by his hospital bed with a letter full of apologies but not having the courage to give it him. Or read it.

I hadn’t visited him for a month. But I finally relented when my best friend came round to tell me what was happening. So I decided to pop in say hi and then leave but I’m still sitting here waiting for him to wake up.

The doctors said he is stable and hopefully should come round soon. So I wait.

He’s lying flat out on his back, his brown hair ruffled, his eyes closed. I swear when I walked in he said ‘Evie’. But I know it’s too good to be true.

I sometimes whisper to him, ‘Jasper? Wake up now. Please!’ But he stays silent and doesn’t flinch.

Jasper and I go way back. He and I made mud pies in Nursery. We became true friends at the age of 6. In Y3 we were inseparable. Then in Y9 he gave me my first kiss. Then he asked me out. But I never fully trusted him. I was right to think that.

At the Valentines party in the village. I, dressed up in a fuchsia dress with black kitten heels and wonderful curls cascading down my back, he, dressed up in a smart shirt and shining eyes. Everything was perfect. But Lilac Martins turned up.

Lilac and I are deadly enemies. Ever since she humiliated me in front of the entire school. But that obviously wasn’t enough as at the Valentines party she kissed Jasper. I saw her chatting away then suddenly her lips joined his. I ran out of the disco. He ended up beside me pleading, begging for me to forgive him. I sprinted across the sullen road and he tried to follow but… a car veered round a corner and hit him, his body careering in the air towards the windscreen. He screamed. He wanted my help. But I turned away and ran. Didn’t stop until I reached my house. I now hate Lilac more than ever.

He’s been in the Hospital ever since. I have nightmares every night filled with gory images and the constant replay of Jasper getting run over.

‘Evie?’ Jaspers bleary voice mumbles.

‘Jasper! Oh I must get a doctor!’ I exclaim.

‘Wait! What happened? Why am I here?’

I stay silent, not strong enough to hold back the tears.

‘Oh. God. Evie, last night with Lilac, she caught me by surprise. That kiss never meant anything. I swear. ’ Jasper promises tearfully.

‘Then, why didn’t you stop? Pull away? It meant something to me.’ I say, suddenly starting to shout.

‘I know but she held me too tight. I’m just so sorry. I…I love you.’ He stutters.

I lean forward and kiss him. The past behind us, the future path set in front.

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The Pen Pal M

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Hey Guys,

Sorry for not blogging! We will make a big effort this month to write blog posts. After looking at other people's blogs we now know what we want to write about. We have also decided to write reviews on the books that we have recently read. We are also going to post almost every day now, keeping you updated on our view on our favourite books at the moment. Also, we will carry on writing stories but we are not going to use themes unless it is a very special event like Christmas or Halloween.

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The Pen Pals
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