The Retribution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer Trilogy, #3)

by Michelle Hodkin

[Kelly]

4½ Stars.
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The Retribution of Mara Dyer was an action packed finale that verges on brilliance. The storyline begins with Mara having been committed, her family convinced she's both a danger to herself and others. But she isn't being treated, she's being abused. Noah is presumed dead, which further fuels her rampage. Where the previous two book in the series were still engaging, Retribution is darker, far more sinister and Mara is on the verge of snapping and wiping out everyone around her when she does. Dishing out her own brand of vigilante justice, even friends Jamie and Stella are scared what she's capable of.

There's a bomb ticking inside of her, waiting to go off. With one thought, one wrong thought, she could end millions of lives.

I loved it. It was dark, delicious and this side of gruesome. Mara is losing her humanity and often strays between the scared grieving teen and cold slayer. Along for the ride are best friend Jamie and Stella, both in control of their abilities and also seeking answers to who they are. Along Mara's journey to ultimately find Noah, the flashbacks of her grandmother become increasingly vivid and begins entwining with Mara's own storyline. I loved seeing all the seemingly loose ends all clicking into place. As with the previous two books it's wonderfully written, but feels much more mature in content, rather than just another teen paranormal.

I've loved this series and sad to have to say goodbye. Even though the ending wraps up nicely, I don't think it's entirely impossible to hope for perhaps a fourth book or even a novella. Fingers crossed.