"The devil you don't know is sometimes better than the one you do."

Charlie McGee is a special girl. As a result of a scientific experiment her parents participated in, she has the power of pyrokinesis. Her father also has telekinesis, which is why they're on the run from government agents from "The Shop" who want to study them and use them as weapons.

For how popular this book is, I was surprised that I didn't know much about it other than the synopsis. I personally don't care if I see spoilers in advance, but it was refreshing as I didn't know what to expect and really enjoyed this one!

I absolutely loved the relationship between Andy and Charlie. It was so sweet seeing how much Andy loved his daughter and would do anything to protect her despite not having a normal lifestyle and constantly on the run. Charlie was the cutest little girl with so much personality, creating all kinds of emotions in me because she didn't want her powers and wanted a normal childhood. Her character developed from a scared little girl to a fearless badass. Yes, children can be badass 😂 Also, special shoutout to Irv, a man who wanted to help Andy and Charlie despite the consequences. Oh, so sweet 😭

"The Shop" was very sinister, led by Captain. It's crazy how scary the government can be for their own personal gain, in this case, tracking down Andy and Charlie and stopping at nothing, bloodshed and all. Turning a blind eye to what was happening, yet later facing the consequences all because it was their "job". And don't get me started on Rainbird. He sounded intimidating as fuck and I never want to meet him 😬

Overall, I loved this book and you should read it if you haven't already. I've yet to see either movie, but I shall savour the book a little longer 😅