Well that was fantastic! I sincerely couldn't put this book down. After loving Bird Box, I was nervous to return to that world. Sequels can be tricky anytime, but especially when they are published over ten years after the original standalone work. I worried that Malorie wouldn't live up to the standard set by Bird Box and I am thrilled to announce how wrong I was!

Malorie begins with action and horror right from the start. Malerman realizes it may have been a while since you were in this world and he wants readers to quickly remember exactly what it's all about. Thrown in the deep end from the start, it's easy to follow this story as it picks up nearby where the first book leaves off.

Although Malorie tells a very different type of story than did Bird Box, the storytelling itself is still just as effective. The characters all feel fully realized and incredibly realistic. Their emotions and reactions to various events and life stages are all things readers can relate to on a very personal level. Malerman masterfully blends these heartfelt, human storylines into a world of chaos and terror.

I truly enjoyed this read and would quickly recommend it to anyone who enjoyed Bird Box. I loved returning to this world and learning more about it. While I hope Malerman isn't done writing in his world of madness creatures, I'm grateful he decided to return to give us this book and I'm satisfied with where it leaves us.

I loved Bird Box by Josh Malerman, so I was really looking forward to Malorie. It exceeded expectations and was an excellent sequel, which is hard to do sometimes. Very well done!

I enjoyed the sequel overall but felt some of the plot was rushed towards the end. It was an interesting setup that takes place ten years after the original book and the kids were well-developed characters. I recommend to anyone who enjoyed the first book.

I was reading June's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY magazine, saw an article -
Exclusive Preview for book
The Bird Box sequel
also reveals may be a 3rd book in series of the Bird Box Universe

At present Malorie and the kids; Tom and Olympia
survived the river, make it to sanctuary- Jane Tucker School for the Blind
This is 12 years later, kids now 16 years old
living at Camp Yadin for the last 10 years (you must read book to learn reasons)
They decide to embark on another highly dangerous quest after "Census Man" visits
with the list of survivors living elsewhere.

Dive blindly into this book
immediately immersed in story
Looking for this book to be another movie!
I saw it playing out in front of me.

Interesting to see where the characters from Bird Box have gone since the end of the first novel and from the perspective of the titular heroine Malorie. I did find the novel scary, the thought of these creatures continues to be frightening, in some ways more so since I read a good chunk of the novel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting more insight into the mind of Tom the younger was interesting; I wish we'd gotten a little more Olympia. I don't know if my struggle with finishing the novel was a side effect of the pandemic or the novel itself; when I came back to it, I didn't have a problem. I do feel that the ending was a bit rushed and there were some things introduced toward the end that could have used more detail.

The sequel to Bird Box. I loved it. I think I might even love it more than Bird Box. In the first book we understand what they were hiding from. Madness and death. In Malorie everything is different. Everyone has secrets...well, not Malorie because we are in her head all through the book. But it kind of explains why she was the way she was.

The three are, again, leaving places behind and walking to something else. Blindfolded, in an unknown world around them. It is 12 years later - 2 years at the School for the Blind, and then 10 years at Camp Yadin. The kids are 16 and act like teenagers. Rebelling and keeping secrets.

No spoilers here but I can say this book is so good and I was creeped out the entire time. Well, done to the author for making an amazing sequel to an amazing book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in advance.
I am usually very wary of sequels, especially to books that were very successful, however "Malorie" by Josh Malerman is an excellent sequel to "Bird Box".

Thank you Del Rey Books for my gifted copy.

BIRD BOX was my first foray into the world of Josh Malerman, and it remains one of my favorite books, until now. Well, let me say, I love MALORIE even more. Maybe it’s because there is more to the story? Or perhaps it’s because Josh has elevated his genius to an even higher level? Either way, you need this book. But first, make sure you have read BIRD BOX.

MALORIE is a post-apocalyptic story where laying eyes on mysterious, unidentifiable creatures cause madness and does so in the worst ways you can imagine. In Malorie, we are in the new normal, co-existing with these creatures in daily life, hiding and shielding our eyes. Malorie and her now teenage children, Tom and Olympia, are in self-isolation to stay safe. However, things take a turn when a stranger shows up on their doorstep, which leads to life-changing, crucial information.

This is a suspenseful, psychological thriller with hints of horror, which exceeded every expectation. And my expectations were already beyond the sky. I was completely invested in Malorie and her children and the perilous journey they took me on. To Malorie’s dismay, Tom wants to open doors and experience life, while Olympia is caught somewhere in the middle. It was an interesting contrast to see how the younger generation thinks compared to Malorie’s strict rules and protective measures. And rightly so, as the fear in this story is real! Reading about Tom and Olympia as teenagers added so much depth, and I was fascinated to see how they innovate and adapt to a homicidally charged world. What is more frightening than something you cannot see or even understand?
Josh Malerman is one of my favorite authors for a reason, and MALORIE secures his status. Nothing gets my black heart going more than a terrifying premise written with tremendous heart. Malerman is an intelligent, talented writer, and this book emotionally broke me in the best possible way. It’s a quintessentially perfect sequel to an unsettling story that will leave you breathless.

if you're like me, you're wondering what happened to Malorie, Boy and Girl after they found survivors at the school for the blind at the end of Birdbox. This book jumps ahead and the children are teens and are called Tom amd Olympia. Malorie is still haunted by past events and how Gary tricked them. Tom and Olympia have a more optimistic outlook and belive their mom is overreacting. In the course of events, the one thing that could convince Malorie to once again brave the world brings them out of their safe home. Will they survive?

A decent sequel to Bird Box, lots of action, but not as good. I enjoyed finding what happened to Malorie, the kids, & Gary, plus her parents.

I wasn't really sure where else this story could go, but I am glad I got to read more. This story takes place 10 years later, and it's fairly implausible that all 3 of them could survive in this world for that much longer, but much of this book requires suspension of belief. On the whole, I probably could have done without this book. There are some interesting new elements, though to say any would spoil the book. It was a lot slower, I think, than Birdbox. And the end was really anticlimactic and way too wrapped up with a bow.

When you really love a book, and then learn of its sequel, you may be apprehensive about whether it could possibly match the first. Malorie succeeds! The novel begins where Bird Box ends, at the school of the blind. In Malorie, we follow the next survival quest of Malorie and her children. No spoilers, so I won't get into the details, but it has some clever and surprising twists and turns and matches the level of suspense in Bird Box. Loved it!

As a library paraprofessional, I received an ARC from NetGalley.

For lovers of Bird Box this book is a must! Great read and I cannot wait to read more from this author.

I read Bird Box when it first came out and was absolutely riveted, so I was excited to get my hands on the sequel. I didn't enjoy it as much, but I think that is because I read less horror than I used to, so that's more of a reflection of my own reading tastes rather than the book itself. It is just as dark, creepy, and tense as it's predecessor, and I enjoyed seeing what happened next to such a memorable character. The ending had just the right amount of resolution without tying everything up in a neat, tidy bow. Overall, it was an enjoyable sequel.

So many people were captivated by "Birdbox" the Netflix movie starring Sandra Bullock, and wanted to know what happened to her after the credits rolled. The book it was based on, much like every other book-to-movie adaptation, was even better than the movie. And finally readers will know what happened after Mallory, Boy and Girl, made it to the School for the Blind and apparent sanctuary.

Well, it wasn't sanctuary for long. The book literally opens up with madness having claimed the School for the Blind, as people who have seen the creatures (we never know what they are - only that the sight of them causes people to go insane and try to attack others) are causing havoc. Mallory, having seen one of the blind go insane, fears that the creatures must also be able to infect with touch, and she and her children Tom and Olympia, escape into the wilderness once again. Years later, the kids are now 16 and living at an old summer camp. Tom wants to invent a way to see the creatures safely, as he is struggling against Mallory's way of living 'by the fold' as Olympia tries to make peace. When a stranger comes bringing news of other settlements, Mallory is going to ignore it until she sees her parents' names. Now she and the kids will make a trip across the unsafe terrain once again, board a blind train and try to find a new way of life once again.

It's good to see the characters again, although I wish we had gotten to see more of the The School. Mallory becomes more sympathetic as a mother of teenagers who want to stretch their wings while she just wants to keep them safe. Great story.

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for the advanced copy!

This is a first for me. I liked the sequel better than the first novel -- not that I disliked Bird Box - I did not. However, Malorie intrigued me so much that I read it in two days. Perhaps the fact that, worldwide, we are currently battling our own "creatures" that we can't easily look upon either, coupled along with the age old TRUE story that humans are still their own worst enemies didn't hurt my engagement factor either.

Fast-paced, disturbingly disorienting (and you thought that river scene couldn't be topped? It was!) with an extremely suspenseful pace throughout the majority of the novel, Malorie will leave you breathless to the end.

Josh Malerman’s new novel, Malorie, picks up where his acclaimed Bird Box left off. So much in fact, that if you haven’t read Bird Box, you should really start there before reading Malorie. It is not really a stand alone novel. I read an ARC of Malorie courtesy of the publisher and NetGallery.

The last time we saw Malorie and her two children, they had found refuge from the creatures in a school for the blind. The new novel picks up as the school is under attacked by the creatures and Malorie and her two kids once again find themselves fleeing in hopes of finding someplace safe. it’s really impossible to talk about the novel without giving away important parts of the plot. There are surprising plot twists, and tons of heart stopping suspense as the threesome make their way to what they hope will be another safe place.

Like Bird Box, Malorie is impossible to put down, great fun to read (as long as you are not alone), and filled with enough terror filled moments to fill three novels. Keep the lights on, close your curtains and get ready for a wild ride. This is a great read.

I must admit that I did not read the first Bird Box novel, but was a fan of the Netflix movie. That being said, I think this sequel is a decent addition to the story with good character development and enough intrigue to keep the pages turning. I did find a few plot holes that didn't add up and there was one carry over from the first novel that seemed a bit absurd. However, it was a quick, fun read and I would be interested in reading a third novel if this becomes a series.

Loved. This. Book!

It has been quite a while since I read Bird Box so at first some of the particulars felt like they would seem fuzzy. However, not a real spoiler- this book takes place primarily ten years after the first book ends and other than needing to know the working order of this world, this book totally stood on its own and strongly delivers the story that Malorie deserves to tell.

It is hard to mention what I liked the most about this book without giving it away, but I can say this:

-These characters (particularly Boy and Girl) are so fully fleshed out and in-sync with what it would be like growing up and living in this world
-There are some very satisfying moments that round out Malorie's story- won't spoil anything but if you felt like at the end of the book/movie you needed to know what would happen next, some of your questions may be answered here
-Some very unique concepts came into play. I was very taken with the focus of hope in the 'new world' and I enjoyed exploring what this looked like for the survivors

Overall, I found this to be the sequel as others have stated, "that I didn't know I needed" and I highly encourage readers of Bird Box to tighten their blindfolds and step back into the dark.

5/5 stars!

Josh Malerman is one scary writer! If I could read his novels while peeking out between my fingers, I would. The suspense was almost unbearable and I loved it! I liked the storyline but I was not thrilled with the ending. I did not like Malorie and her mood swings gave me whiplash even though I could understand them. Her inner monologue about her parents became tedious. This sequel to Bird Box does not disappoint though it doesn't measure up to the first book.