Middle School Book Review

Bloom by Kenneth Oppel

Sci-Fi Thriller

In Kenneth Oppel’s , Bloom, readers are immersed into a thrilling world where a peculiar plant species begins to invade the Earth. This fast-paced and suspenseful story involves three teenagers—Anaya, Petra, and Seth—as they investigate the terror of the mysterious blooming plants, which possess both miraculous and dangerous powers. Kenneth Oppel combines elements of science fiction, adventure, and thriller, creating a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the vivid descriptions immerse the reader into the eerie and atmospheric setting. For readers who enjoyed this book, I recommend checking out other similar books such as the other books of the Overthrow series from Kenneth Oppel, The Maze Runner by James Dashner, and The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey, which offer similar thrilling adventures. I would give this book a five star rating, as I was seeking a book that could get my adrenaline pumping from the thrill, and this book has satisfied this feeling more than sufficiently.