Too adult for kids!  Do not buy for young adults to read.  Buy for adults.
594623
3 Stars because this is not for youth. This book has too many adult themes, and I am a fan of all Kresley's books.  Including the IAD series which is incredeibly graphic.  That being said, I am an adult.  I would not want my daughter reading this until she was over 18.  I thought it was interesting, for the most part.  I actually enjoyed the way Jack speaks in it and found it added to the book.  But, seriously, if you are buying this for a youth who is younger than 18, reconsider. Too much sexuality in it and some seriously psychopathic scenes.  Maybe consider...Ann of Green Gables instead?  :)  And let your kids find Kresley Cole on their own....after they're legal.  If you are over 18 and are buying this for yourself, it's a pretty good read.

As an adult though....so sad.  I wish this was an adult series because I think Jack is pretty sexy.
138241
This book really isn't meant for kids. Maybe for the adults that would otherwise be reading it to their kids. Don't be fooled. It is terribly raunchy. And what frustrates me even more than that is the poor grammar. I thought this would be a "nice" change from the average "fairytale" I read with my kids. Next time we'll stick to Grimm's
2030143
My granddaughter downloaded this title for her kindle... it was too adult for a 12 year old.  OK for more mature readers.
2154853
i loved mark fidrych. the choice of words is not appropriate for younger ones at all and some adult subjects. would not recomend for a younger reader at all and will not reread myself.
4663939
OK, I will accept right up front the fact that based on the sterling reviews from everyone else here, this review is going to be ignored and/or disparaged by anyone reading this page. So if you are a young reader in the 9-12 age range for whom this book is targeted, stop right here and go ahead and buy the book. The truth is, you'll probably enjoy it, just as have all the other young readers.

However, if you are an adult James Patterson fan who is thinking about purchasing this book, let me very strongly advise you to think twice. Juvenile books fall into two categories: those that, while pitched to young readers, are brilliantly written and appeal to everyone...and those that are not. In the first category are the really superb crossover children's literature masterpieces, such as JK Rowling's Harry Potter series, Ian Flemming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Roald Dahl's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and even the Dr. Seuss oeuvre.

But unfortunately Patterson is no Rowling (or Flemming or Dahl). Maximum Ride, from an adult perspective, is an unbelievably bad book. I'm talking not just bad, but truly execrable. This is all the more remarkable because Patterson has been so successful with his adult work. But it seems that in targeting down the age range, Patterson also can't help writing down...and that just doesn't work. It doesn't bear going into all the gory details, because either you're going to ignore this review and buy it anyway, or you'll be warned off and move on to something else. But suffice it to say that this book reads like the worst of the hack teenage fiction, not even rising to the level of the Stratemyer Syndicate series like Nancy Drew and Tom Swift.

I'm honestly sorry to have to be so negative, because I very much like Patterson's adult work, but this book is simply not worth reading...if you're an adult [sigh].
2915964
Not a good children's book. The characters are mean and selfish. This is definitely not a book for young children.
1406134
I don't know if any adults come by to this kid's kingdom where 5 stars abound but if some do, be WARNED!

This book is an absolute litterary trash.

Well, let's relativize - it's good reading for kids - fast action, black and white 2 dimensional characters, VERY simple style.

I have read the first 3 books only to see what all this hype was about.

The first one got me puzzled: "Can it really be so primitive?"

The second one confirmed:"Yes, it is."

And the third got me laughing aloud.

All are worth 1 star and it makes no sense to read more of the same.

I won't bother to review all 3, it is the same trash.

Now those who would like to read some really good fantasy and eventually to see the difference between Harry Potter and fantasy litterature I would suggest to have a look at:

S.Donaldson

G.R.R.Martin

S.Erikson

T.Williams (the Dragonbone Chair)

Then you can go farther and will never return to Harry Potter anymore.
279877
Although Smile and Sisters were very good books for my 2nd and 4th grader, Drama was not. The content is too mature for their ages. As my kids were reading it, they came across some very mature parts which were too advanced for their age so I had to take the book away. I will be getting a refund. I wish there was a disclaimer on this book because I wouldn't have gotten it. This is not to say this isn't a good book and the author is not a great writer. It is just not age appropriate for elementary school students in my opinion. Judge for yourselves parents.
3545503
This book was very hard to get into. I plowed my way through because I loved Judy Blume's wonderful children's books. When I got to the middle of the book,  I knew I was going to throw this book in the trash can. Thats when the main character, who is only 15 years old, starts her very graphic sex life. It turns out that several of the unmarried teens in the book are also having robust sex lives, which the author describes very intimately. I would warn parents that this is not a book for your teen readers, and especially not for your middle grade kids who used to be the target group for her other books which were quite wonderful. In trying to write a book for grown-ups, Ms Bloom has alienated the readers who supported her for years and I am one of them. Parents and grandparents beware of putting this book into the hands of your kids just because of her previous stellar work. This is an adult book only and it offended this adult.
1694676
Parents beware! This book contains an overusage of the "f" word, graphically-described sexual encounters with the boss/boyfriend (detailing the undressing, body part descriptions, hip grinding, etc.), and in the end the "good" girl loses her virginity and shows up for graduation in a tank top that says "can't say no" without a bra on. This is a heroine??? This is coming of age??? This is our goal for our teen girls??? This is young ADULT reading (18 or over) and in my opinion is NOT appropriate for minors.
2114458
This was required summer reading for my 9YO soon-to-be 4th grader but, after one chapter, he didn't like it.  I noticed that it was rated for 8-12 YO readers but, as I read it, it was full of very esoteric and "adult" references - not just about soccer (we are not a soccer family) but also about adult relationships in general.  Don't get me wrong.  I thought it was enjoyable but unfortunately far more geared for middle/high school students than an elementary audience.  I don't know who comes up with the "age ratings" but they missed the ball on this one.  For elementary kids who aren't readers by choice (as, sadly, most kids are these days) and who are required to read this higher-level non-fiction, there is a definite risk of alienating future readers by (1) reinforcing reading as difficult, unexciting drudgery or (2) reinforcing "skimming'  through books that have little/no relevance in that child's life experiences "just to get through it".  Either option is a huge disservice  to our children.  Reclassify this book for ages 13+ audiences.
1457834
This books is for adults, not children. It is sickeningly sweet and sappily sentimental. It is designed to tug at adult heartstrings not entertain or inform children.
2838580
For adults only. This is what every exhausted parent would think but never say. Not for Children.
4331303
The questions on these cards are juvenile!!! Not funny for a bunch of 40 year olds!!! Definitely need more adult questions!!
2117674
I had to put this book down by chapter 3. I would only recommend this book to adults, in no way do it believe it is age appropriate for children or teens. The author's female character is paranoid but feminine. There is the British word for cigarette within the book that is an offensive word in the US. The male character was just crude. He swears, and his attitude is offensive.
1514360
Good book... for your kids.  It offends me this book is marketed to adults.  It's a book for middle-schoolers.  If you absolutely must read it, get it from the library.  Save your money for the books in the bibliography.
3279716
Holy crap, not for kids. Adults only. This book also should have ended about halfway through. Then when it started to get interesting toward the end, the author just wraps things up as if he was rushing to meet some deadline. I struggled to finish this one.