![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When Addie goes to spend six weeks with her father outside of the secret Compound where she lives with her mom - and a whole society of people with special mind powers - she doesn't really know much about Trevor. There are about a dozen uses of the word "crap," and "jerk" is often used in name calling. ![]() Laila also goes to a party where kids are using illegal programs to alter their minds. He acts like an addict, tearing through Laila's room and stealing her money so he can buy more. Laila's father uses suppression drugs to keep his ability under control. There's some passionate kissing and sexy talk, and the female protagonists find out that their powers are enhanced when they have intense feelings, which occur when the boys they like are around. Plus, there's the general creepiness of the government erasing memories, which adds a dark tone. Split Second will encourage teen readers to think about technology and privacy: What does your government have the right to know about you - and how much say should it have in where you live or where you travel? Would you be suspicious of a government-assigned computer program to enhance your brain? There's not too much content to worry about: Laila has a face-to-face meeting with the serial killer who tried to kill her in the last book, and there's talk of using mind powers to torture people. Parents need to know that Kasie West's Split Second, sequel to Pivot Point, also takes place in a future society where all the citizens have mind powers. ![]()
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