It seems that Kenneth Oppel can write excellent books in any genre and for any age group. Not only is this YA speculative fiction/survival thriller engaging, but during this turbulent time in our world's history, I think it will feel very relevant to a wide range of teens.

The Best of All Worlds will keep readers guessing, keep them reading, and -- by the end -- give them lots to think about and discuss. It would be a great pic for literature circles and/or book clubs.

I expect this book to do very well and will do my best to help make that happen.

Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in advance of publication.

This had me hooked from the premise - waking up in a dome, no idea how you got there, and then three years later, another family turns up. Oppel has taken a familiar idea delivered in a new way.

A very quick 250 pages that felt overall well-paced, considering it spans nearly four years. The introduction of conflicting ideas and ideals between the two families was well done, and broken up with relatively chaste yet realistic horny teen boy thoughts. I was kept guessing til the end, and am still left wondering now... What on earth happened?

Concept was great, writing mechanics were serviceable but not anything special. So, all in all a perfect summer read for reluctant teens!