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The stakes are raised in the second novel of Kerry Wilkinson's Silver Blackthorn Trilogy, Renegade. Silver Blackthorn is on the run. All she really wants is to be reunited with her family and friends but the time for thinking about herself has passed. Now the fates of eleven other teenagers are in her hands - and they are all looking to her for a plan. With an entire country searching for the escaped Offerings, Silver is under pressure to keep them all from the clutches of the Minister Prime, King Victor and the Kingsmen. As expectations are piled upon the girl with the silver streak in her hair, she realizes that life will never be the same again. Huge changes are on the horizon and Silver is in the thick of them . . .

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The Silver Blackthorn Trilogy
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368 pages
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English
Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date

July 7, 2015
Grade level

10 - 12
Reading age

13 - 18 years
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5.49 x 1.22 x 8.47 inches
ISBN-10

1250061334
ISBN-13

978-1250061331
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Gr 7 Up—Picking up minutes after Reckoning (St. Martin's, 2014), this novel opens with Silver Blackthorn having poisoned but not killed, England's sadistic king. Now Silver and 11 other teens are on the lam, having escaped torturous death as the king's Offerings. Even as Silver plays cat and mouse with the king's brutal henchmen, she becomes the de facto figurehead of the underground resistance movement. As in the first novel, action and intrigue are the meat and potatoes here. Wilkinson keeps the mood tuned to a fever pitch with bouts of hand-to-hand combat, disguises, ruses, secret codes, and cliff-hangers. She also excels at world-building: the dissonance between the hardscrabble, medieval lifestyle of most people and the capital city's extravagant modernity is especially striking. The logic, however, is a bit wobbly in places. Silver is competent and smart, but her extraordinary good luck is too incredible. The locations of rebel contacts known only by (really transparent) code names are found quickly despite vague directions such as go to "the North." While Silver's character learns and evolves, other characters come across as one-dimensional, even superfluous. For instance, only about four of the escaped teens figure in as an active part of the story. Despite the weak-kneed exposition, this is a satisfying read for action fans who enjoyed the first volume.—Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Libraries, NC

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“Wilkinson keeps the mood tuned to a fever pitch with bouts of hand-to-hand combat, disguises, ruses, secret codes, and cliffhangers.” ―School Library Journal

“Hand this one to teens who have finished Lauren Oliver's Delirium and Alexandra Bracken's The Darkest Minds to keep them contentedly reading.” ―Voya Magazine

“Utterly thrilling, wonderfully original - a truly great read.” ―The Sun (UK)

“Engaging and compelling throughout...I am entirely in love with this series.” ―LizLovesBooks.com

“Wilkinson does a bang-up job of creating a world that is utterly believable and imaginable.” ―Escapeintowords.blogspot.co.uk

“Not since George Orwell has there been such an effective use of the British countryside and townships in a dystopian fiction.” ―A Bit Behind on Books

“British author Wilkinson creates a villain and a system so unpleasant that readers will long to see them destroyed, and the Offerings face as much danger from their companions turning on each other as from their dangerous circumstances. A strong voice and an intricate endgame.” ―Publishers Weekly on Reckoning

“In a crowded market of apocalyptic YA fiction, this title stands out.” ―School Library Journal on Reckoning

“There's true joy in Silver's evolving friendships and the game-changing spirit of camaraderie they inspire. This new dystopian novel ultimately engages with its blurring of lines between medieval castles and sci-fi technology.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Reckoning

“Reckoning had everything I'm looking for in a great read--vivid characters dealing with impossible circumstances, romance, and a fully realized world that kept me flipping pages long into the night.” ―Heather Anastasiu, author of Glitch and Override, on Reckoning

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Griffin (July 7, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250061334
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250061331
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.49 x 1.22 x 8.47 inches

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Kerry Wilkinson has sold two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.

As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - a second crime series featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.

Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.

When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.

Upcoming releases:

16 June 2022: The Boyfriend

21 July 2022: Truly, Madly, Amy

2023: Whitecliff series books 1-4

Find out more at: http://kerrywilkinson.com or http://facebook.com/KerryWilkinsonBooks

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I love this series!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 9, 2017

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Make sure you read the books in order! great distopian series

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 7, 2015

While this book was still good, I didn't find it as engaging as the first one. A lot does happen, but so much of it seemed to be Silver traveling with others on her way to one destination or another. Through this book, she suffers losses, deals with much more than any 16 year old girl should, and struggles with just wanting flee and hide. But she also finds out how much her village supports her and that others see her as a hero.

Silver finds so many things being heaped upon her shoulders now that she has escaped with the other offerings. They all look to her as a leader, and if that wasn't enough, she comes to find out that the resistance is using her as the face of the resistance. That part reminded me of Katniss in The Hunger Games. Neither wanted that mantle placed upon them, but because of one action that each took they find themselves as being called upon as a beacon of hope and change. But that's still not all that Silver finds placed upon her. It eventually comes to her attention that there is a bounty on her head. One great enough that ordinary people are forming groups to hunt for her, and even worse, innocent girls are dying for being mistaken as her. So, no pressure.

Silver does her best to keep all of the offerings safe as they flee the castle and continue on. It's extremely hard going, but she does have a destination in mind. While in the castle she got a hold of those maps with resistance locations on it, and she's heading towards one of them. As it turns out, it's not so much they who find a cell, but the cell that finds them. The leaders there seem to be relatively good people and take in the majority of the offerings she came with. Silver, though, takes a few with her in order to enter the city of Middle England and one of the towers in search of someone who goes by the code name Rom. They're surprised who it turns out to be, and he puts them in contact with the mysterious X who wants to meet Silver. Managing to escape the tower, her and the others now venture on to find him. But first is a stop at Martindale to make sure those she loves are safe. After figuring out where they are hiding, it's Opie who rushes out to greet her first. The tension between Opie and Imrin is nearly palpable and Silver skirts the issue of who she wants to be with. Which is fine for now because she does have more pressing matters to take of. She doesn't stay long and leaves behind three more when she takes off, going with Opie, Faith, and Imrin. And after days of walking they finally find what they're looking for and when Silver meets him, she knows immediately who X really is. He does a good job of selling her on his ideas and convinces her to return to the one place none of them want to go, back to the castle. Even though things do not go according to plan, they end up right where they need to be. But things happen just a beat too slow and during the escape one of them gets left behind. Making the guilt of that worse is when Silver finds out exactly what X has planned with what he sent her to get. It's something she can't allow and the three of them left decide to take action against it, but things go downhill fast and Silver loses another. But with these loses she has decided what she's going to do. Maybe not how exactly (and I'm think that with what she just did it's going to be even harder), but she's determined.

I wasn't really expecting the ending we got. I was a little surprised at what X was planning and what he was really like. I was actually thinking he was going to be an important leader in the next book, but I guess not...

While the whole romance thing isn't exactly a huge part of the story, it's big enough and I can't say how much I really hope she ends up with Opie. I just don't care for Imrin much at all.

There was one thing towards the end that kind of bugged me. It's fiction, so who am I to say that teleportation doesn't exist and work. But my issue was the fact that Silver understood how it works and how to build it just by the little explanation given her and looking into one of the boxes at the wires and what it was composed of. That was just so ridiculously unbelievable.

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I wish RESURGENCE was coming out sooner because I am really excited to see how the trilogy ends.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 18, 2015

RENEGADE kicks off at the same point book one, RECKONING, ended. Silver and her friends fled Windsor Castle and are now searching for the rebels. Little does she know, they know who she is and they want her to spearhead their campaign.

Everyone now knows who Silver is and they all have their expectations of what she should do, but she just wants to keep her friends and family safe which is a difficult job all in its own. There is a lot of character development on Silver's part in RECKONING. I enjoyed learning more about the rebels and watching Silver navigate the danger with her friends by her side.

RENEGADE continues the love triangle between Silver, Imrin and Opie. There really isn't any romance going on between ANYONE and Silver never takes the chance to talk to either of them about the other and what she is feeling. Granted they are on the run and fighting for their lives most of the time, but it would have been nice to see some development on that subject.

RENEGADE wasn't as fast paced as book one, but I still had no problem flying through it. I enjoy Wilkinson's writing style and the world that has developed over the last two books. There is a good amount of action and danger with Silver and her friends on the run. We learn a bit more about the past and the way the King came to be. There are some neat surprises thrown in that I wasn't expecting as well as some technology I never thought would be introduced. I wish RESURGENCE was coming out sooner because I am really excited to see how the trilogy ends.

* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Gizzimomo Wilson

Worthy Sequel To Reckoning!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 6, 2015

My Thoughts On The Book:

'Outlaw. Rebel. Hero'

The Plot Of The Story:
Renegade continues straight after Silver's escape from Windsor Castle with the other escapees, they are alone and hunted but they are free, for now. Her plan to expose the truth about the King has failed to do what she had hoped and it's been turned back on her and the other Offerings meaning that now she is the ultimate enemy to the crown and is being hounded as an outlaw, hunted like a common criminal. Everyone, the offerings and the underground rebellion, is looking to Silver to lead them but she doesn't believe she is the right person to do so, she feels as lost and alone as they do... what should they do for the best, what can they do to stop the oppression they are suffering? Silver is stronger than she knows ans is more than worthy of being looked up to but she needs to believe it herself before she can truly lead them into a brighter future. It's going to be a long road and huge fight, can Silver live long enough to get everyone through this and be victorious?

What Is There To Love?
The characters are the heart and soul of this series so far, they were in the last book and they continue to do so in this one too. Obviously Silver is the star of the show, she's strong and kick-ass but she is flawed in that she is just as lost, confused and scared as everyone else. She knows what needs to be done but doesn't want to have that kind of responsibility over others as she is frightened of letting them down, of being the things that gets her friends and family killed as a result of her actions. I think a nod need to be given to Faith in this book too though as she makes a amazing leap into the forefront and proves herself to be a leading character and the perfect partner for Silver in the upcoming fight. She is smart, sassy and incredibly brave in spite of everything that has happened previously ad the change is an incredible thing to watch.
The overall plot is growing steadily and impressively, the story is flowing nicely and cleanly. The backstory is an interesting one and is one of the things I love the most about the book, the world is a mess and I find it intriguing to find out what happened, how things got so bad and so very messed up. Could you imagine it? It's crazy world, led by a nut-job of the highest degree!

What Is There To Dislike?
Renegade didn't quite hit me in the guts like Reckoning did, and didn't have the same sparkle and pizazz of it's predecessor. I did still enjoy the book immensely but sometimes the second book in a series does this, it's dips a little to make way for what can potentially be a dramatic and awe-aspiring final book...... hopefully!
The 'love triangle' continues to be an irritant, I can't explain why I dislike it as much as I do as usually I find myself rooting for one guy or another but in this case I don't want either of them to get the girl, I personally don't think either of them deserve Silver. I don't feel any chemistry between any of them and I don't think Silver really does either as she doesn't become a quivering girlie mess around either of them, which you would expect if she was really into one or both of them. In fact I think Silver probably has better chemistry with Faith than she does with the boys and that's saying something.

How's The Writing?
As with Reckoning, Renegade is an immersive and emotional that's book full of grit and gumption. Wilkinson has drawn on the past mythology started in Reckoning and added to it, layer by layer and while we still have another book to go before the series is over the back story is growing nicely and is proving to be the sturdy backbone of the series.
Wilkinson has an easy style of writing that is easy to read but it full of action and adventure, emotional and hard-hitting, he doesn't hold back on issues that need to be harder but still manages to keep a delicate balance between that and the more softer aspects of the relationships between the characters. He's created a story full of unexpected twists and turns and has given this book a slightly different feel to the last one, the last felt more like a dystopian YA while this is tinged with more of thriller aspect and has turned away from the previous path a little which is probably more to do with the switch from being prisoners stuck within Windsor Castle, fighting for their very existence to the Offerings being out in the wide world, looking for somewhere to hide while they plan their next move, roaming the British countryside and hiding in abandoned villages.

Final Thoughts:
Renegade is a fine sequel to Reckoning, it's not quite as sparkling as it's predecessor but it's still a fine, fine book and is a worthy addition to the story of Silver Blackthorn and her fight against those oppressors in the world. It's a lovingly craft tale that keep on surprising me in the best way possible. It has been likened to The Hunger Games and as someone who's not read those books I can't comment on that but I can say that even if this series is similar it's still a wonderful series in it's own right and it need to be read regardless of any similarities to anything else, it's it's own story and it deserves it's own accolades.
My anticipation for the final book is right up there and I really can't wait to see how this story will end, who Silver will end up with, with she overcome and defeat the King and his cohorts.... lots of question needing answers so that wait is going to be a hard, hard one.

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Well written

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on October 23, 2017

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When I read the first book, I very nearly put it down, thinking oh no another divergent/ mockingjay type story. In some respects it has a similar theme however it has a gripping storyline and I have now finished the first 2 books in 2 days. I simply couldn’t put it down. A good read!

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Renegade

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 7, 2015

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Renegade is Kerry Wilkinson's second book in his young adult trilogy featuring silver Blackthorn. There is enough back story for readers who haven't read `Reckoning' book one in the series, but the actions and motivations of the characters will make most sense if you read that book first.

The action of Renegade picks up immediately from the end of book 1, following Silver Blackthorn's escape, along with 11 other teenage `offerings' from Windsor castle. The whole country believes her to be a traitor to the king and a large reward is on her head. She must keep the other offerings safe while dealing with the expectations those who oppose the king place on her.

I really enjoyed this latest book in the series. Silver is a great character trying to protect her friends and to do what is right in the situation she finds herself in. One of the best aspects of Renegade was the developing relationships between the offerings who work together and use what skills they have to help the group as a whole survive. The extra character development of people such as Faith really helps the reader invest imotionally in the story.

This book has all the elements you'd expect in a YA novel of this type, fast-paced action, excitement and danger. There is even a love triangle.

My one minor problem with Renegade, and the reason for 4 stars rather than 5, is that some of the action towards the end of the book felt a little contrived with an element of science-fiction thrown in to help with an escape which I felt didn't really fit with the overall tone of the story. That said, it's a great fun read which I highly recommend.

Lastly, I'd like to thank the publishers for providing me with an advance copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Another thrilling instalment of Silver Blackthorn's life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 19, 2015

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Thank you Kerry Wilkinson for the opportunity to preview Renegade.
This is the next thrilling instalment of Silver Blackthorn's life, filled with all the excitement of Reckoning, and more.
Following her escape from Windsor Castle Silver is now on the run with a price on her head and yet people are looking to her for inspiration.
Silver meets adversaries and friends, both new and old and we see the personalities of her companions develop and change as they struggle with their surroundings. Silver too finds she has conflicting feelings, not least about the course of action she has chosen.
There are some unexpected turns in the plot and even when I had anticipated a situation I was still surprised at the outcome.
Renegade has met my criteria for an excellent read because has the tension and pace that kept me riveted to the end and I did not put it down until I had finished the book so I can definitely recommend it.

Fiona Wilson

Continues the story well

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 13, 2015

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I read this book immediately after reading book 2, and again read it in one sitting.

This starts off exactly where book 1 ended, and takes the characters on a journey they couldn't have predicted. They are now fugitives, trying to evade capture by the King. They will stop at nothing to remain free after the horrors they were subjected to at Windsor Castle.

Silver has a bit of a love triangle going on in this book. But she is so caught up in doing her best to survive that she honestly can't see what is going on in the minds, and hearts, of those involved.

Again another brilliant story from this author, bring on book 3!

Mr. Shannon P. O'Keeffe

good second book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 4, 2017

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Good book that progresses the storyline really nice if you liked the first then there's no reason not to like this

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