This sequel to Bloom, picks up right where we left off. More creatures are trying to inhabit the Earth. Are there other kids like Anaya, Petra, and Seth? How will they survive the humans and ever-changing Earth? This was a good follow up to Bloom and kept me wanting more. The end had a plot twist that I did not see coming. I like how each chapter switches point of view to each of the main characters. I cannot wait for the next part of this trilogy.

Hatch is the exciting sequel to Bloom. In Bloom, the earth is overrun by alien plants that kill humans. Three teens, Anaya, Petra, and Seth, are discovered to be alien hybrids that are immune to the plants and their pollen. Hatch begins with another rain, but this one deposits alien insect varieties. Meanwhile, the teens are taken to a secure bunker where there are other alien hybrid kids. At the bunker, they are being studied and experimented on by the evil Dr. Ritter. There are three types of hybrids- land, water, and air. Their bodies are changing and they are discovering their powers.

Without giving too much away, there is animosity between the hybrid types and a possibility that a civil war is going on between the aliens on their own planet. The hybrids join the fight against alien insects. I read an electronic ARC on NetGalley and the ending totally cuts off and leaves the reader hanging for the third book--I can’t wait for it!

Great follow up to book one. This series is very riveting and suspenseful with great covers, characters, nonstop action. I love the involvement of the adults which you so rarely see in YA.

Hatch is the highly anticipated sequel to "Bloom". The story is kicked into overdrive as we see the kids fully develop into their cryptogen bodies. While the first book tiptoed into the possibility of extraterrestrial life, this book dives into the deep end and readers will gasp at the turn of every page as new abilities are revealed. The ending will leave you wanting more.

This was even creepier than the first book, if possible, and a fabulous, fast-paced read. Can't wait for the conclusion.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

Oh how I love Kenneth Oppel! I really liked Bloom so I was excited to be able to read Hatch. I believe I liked it even better than the first! This book is exciting, gritty, bloody and fast paced. Everything a middle grade/upper elementary reader would want. I see even reluctant readers diving in to this one. Loved the characters. Loved the division between the runners, swimmers and flyers. The only issue I have is that now I have to wait for book 3! What a cliffhanger! Thanks for this book.