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Jump to navigationJump to searchH.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villanous Education by Mark Walden (view source)
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On the less appealing side, the majority of characters are on the two-dimensional side, worst offenders being the two girls Otto and Wing grow friendly with, Laura and Shelby, while the explanation for the school's existence never seemed particularly convincing – it's been founded because even supervillains don't want complete chaos, apparently. The book's probably one that will appeal to younger readers who are less worried about well-rounded people and just want a decent action adventure. The fact that you get to cheer for 'villains' may well be an added pleasure! For what it is, well worth a try and the teaser at the end as to someone's true motivations means that if I see book 2 in the library I'll probably give that one a go.
Further reading suggestion: If you're hooked on bad boys then Eoin Colfer's superb Artemis Fowl series should be your next destination! [[Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer|Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony]] is particularly enjoyable. We also have a review of [[Dreadnought (Hive) by Mark Walden]].
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