From Young-Adult author Nova McBee comes the third book in the gritty, action-filled Calculated series.
After her exploits in Tunisia, Jo Rivers knows she’ll never lead a normal life. She also can’t move on until she grasps the unexpected evolution of her mathematical gift and confronts her unresolved feelings after meeting Noble. With Kai undercover, Noble is the only one who has the answers Jo needs. There’s just one small problem: Noble has vanished, leaving only a coded message in the stars.
When Rafael, a friend from Jo’s days in China, goes missing, it coincides with a new PSS assignment involving a potentially catastrophic satellite breakdown. Jo suspects something more sinister is at play and has no choice but to track down Noble, who may be her only hope to find Rafael and prevent global chaos.
Traveling to the perilous Arctic of Finland, Jo and her band of prodigies team up with unlikely allies from her past to find out what or who is interfering with the satellites— before it’s too late. Trusting her gift, Jo follows a path of numbers that light the way…which leads to answers she didn’t predict.
I’m such a fan of this series featuring MC math prodigy Jo Rivers. It’s rare, but each book is just as good as or even better than its predecessor.
It’s difficult to review the third novel in a series without spoilers, but I’ll give it a shot. Be warned – vagueness ahead. Again Jo finds herself and her team in the midst of a dangerous mission with millions of lives at stake. Noble, who shares her numbers gift, is missing, Kai is undercover, and Rafael sends a guarded message requesting her help. She’s also muddling through some issues in her personal life and wonders if she’s made a horrible mistake.
As with the previous books, expect action-filled scenes, heart-pounding danger, a little romance, and a plot that reads like an intricately plotted chess game. Although YA, this series would easily appeal to adults. I thought Activated would wrap up the series but was thrilled to learn another book is coming – and I sure wouldn’t mind getting it sooner rather than later!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Sounds fascinating!
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The whole series has been fascinating, Darlene. Of course, the math is far above my pay grade, lol.
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Good review, Teri. You’re pretty skilled at being vague for no spoilers but interesting at the same time.:-)
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Glad I accomplished that, Priscilla! So hard when you get deeper into a series.
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I think this series sounds wonderful. I remember your previous reviews and I marked book 1 on my TBR wish list. Excellent review!
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Thanks, Tessa! I’m so excited there will be another book. I wasn’t feel like things were quite wrapping up.
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Great review! Your excitement and enthusiasm comes through loud and clear!
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It’s a series that will make you think, Jan. Each book has been so exciting and intense.
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How wonderful that this series is still going strong! It’s great when an author can keep her readers so engaged through multiple books with more on the horizon.
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Exactly! Sometimes you have that middle book syndrome, but that’s not a problem at all with this series, Mae.
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Fab review, sounds intriguing 😀
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It only took a few pages of the first book to lasso me in, Caro. A thrilling series with uber high stakes.
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Thanks for sharing your excellent review, Teri
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Thanks, John!
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This does sound exciting. I’m glad it’s not quite over for you and you’ll get another book to enjoy in the series!
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It was like an early Christmas present, Wendy, lol. I was prepared to say goodbye to these characters, but the closer I got to the end it seemed like their story wasn’t over.
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Even though you had to be vague, your passion shone through. Thanks for sharing.
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I’m glad, Staci. That was a difficult review to write. Some reviewers figure by the third book everyone knows what’s going on, but I prefer to keep it spoiler-free.
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I love it when author turns trilogy into quartet. I will like this series. Amazing review!
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Thanks, Yesha! It was such a nice surprise when I realized there would be another adventure to come with these characters – and more math I’ll never have a chance at understanding, lol.
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