Book Review: I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

Book Synopsis (Goodreads): Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books - but we are real. Our plan was to grow, and train, and become strong, and become one, and fight them. But they found us and started hunting us first. Now all of us are running. Spending our lives in shadows, in places where no one would look, blending in. We have lived among you without you knowing.

But they know.

They caught Number One in Malaysia.

Number Two in England.

And Number Three in Kenya. 

They killed them all. 

I am Number Four. 

I am next.

My thoughts: This is the first installment of the Lorien Legacies series. I was unsure if I would enjoy this book because I had heard mixed reviews. However, I always like to read a book for myself and form my own opinion. For me, this was a good read; I really enjoyed it. One aspect of this book that I loved was the way the author allows the reader to imagine that it could actually be reality. On the back flap of the book the author, Pittacus Lore, says he is Lorien's ruling Elder and that he has been on Earth for the past 12 years. While on Earth he has been preparing for the war that will decide Earth's fate. It also states that his whereabouts are unknown. So, it gives the reader a different perspective on the author that they typically do not encounter from a novel. It was a new, refreshing facet to include with the book. I Am Number Four is about nine young adults who had to flee their home planet, Lorien, because it was invaded by Mogadorians. Lorien was destroyed; however, the children (the Garde) were able to escape along with their guardians (the Cepan). They all fled to Earth where they remain in hiding from the Mogadorians. The nine Garde can only be killed in order unless the charm is broken. The charm can only be broken if the children. So, it is essential for the nine members of the Garde to stay separated to ensure the greatest amount of safety possible. The first three members of the Garde have been killed. There are only six left. The next in line is Number Four. I rated this book 4 out of 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading young adult novels and likes science fiction. So, if you haven't read it, you definitely should check it out. Hope you enjoy it. Happy reading!