Blacklisted (Teen Alien Huntress, Book 2)

By Gena Showalter

Alien hunting can get a girl killed. It can also get her a date. High school senior Camille Robins and her best friend are determined to snag the attention of their crushes before graduation next... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416532250
• ISBN13: 9781416532255
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: MTV Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.6" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Surprising Depth

Onadyn may be the addiction that ruins human lives, but for some species of alien it is vital. Their bodies can't handle this planet's oxygen, so Onadyn is a medication that saves them from death. Former Alien Investigation and Removal agent Erik Trinity knows this, and he doesn't understand why an entire family should be robbed of their government-issued Onadyn just because they had one bad egg in their family. This book has heart, issues and something to say. Social commentary really appeals to me in fiction, and the parallels you can draw to contemporary society are worth pondering. While the novel's predecessor, RED HANDED, had a designated big baddie without a clear motive, BLACKLISTED is more about fighting the law for excellent reasons, and forcing AIR to rethink their stance. Camille Robins is the innocent caught up in it all when she follows Erik at an elite nightclub, and doing so makes her a target for AIR, too. The more she learns of how Outers are suffering without their Onadyn, she's determined to change the law. It seems kind of odd that she gets finger-banged while aliens are suffocating to death, though. For fabulous world-building, how power corrupts, and thoughtful issues, look no further than BLACKLISTED for a novel with surprising depth.

BLACKLISTED

Action. Romance. Love. Aliens. Violence. Angst. Sex Appeal. What more could you ask for in a Gena Showalter book? I had the great misfortune of not reading the teen Alien series in order and havent gotten around to Red Handed to date, but this book hooked me from the get go. I didn't put it down until the very end and though it sorta left my aching for more I was happy with how it all wrapped up. The characters were perfect, the pace right on target. It went to my keeper shelf instantly. I look forward to the next in this teen series. Though I'm FAR from being one myself. LoL.

A great sequel to Red Handed

Blacklisted is an exciting and gritty follow-up to Red Handed (Teen Alien Huntress). Most of the main characters from Red Handed make a peripheral appearance; the focus here is on Erik, who has apparently turned from A.I.R. agent into an illicit dealer in Onadyn, a drug that is used by oxygen-intolerant aliens to live -- and by human drug addicts. Ms Showalter does an excellent job in several areas: - in showing how 1 decision can change a person's life in major ways. This applies to both Erik and Camille, albeit they each made separate, unrelated, life-altering decisions at different times that have led them into a somewhat harrowing adventure together. - in making believable the reasons behind the decisons Erik and Camille made - in describing the lengths to which female teens might go to in order to pursue those they're infatuated with - in the pacing and suspense of the story - in reintroducing some of the main characters we saw in Red Handed - in showing that "the authorities" can be just as brutal, unsympathetic, and unjust as the criminals they pursue I did enjoy this book and would recommend it. However, the reason I gave only 4 stars for Blacklisted was due to a combination of things, almost all tied to loose ends: ** POSSIBLE MILD SPOILERS BELOW ** - It's difficult to believe that having known and trained with Erik for so long that no one at A.I.R. -- including his former peers and instructors -- seems to question why or delve deeper into the reasons Erik has done what they think he's done. I don't really count the negligible protest by Cara, Erik's former flame because it was only a brief protest. The fact that she may have second-guessed herself is implied, but even so she's still the only person who appears to have at least thought about whether her assumptions about Erik might have been wrong. - As a corollary to the above point, A.I.R. comprises several aliens among its staff and students. It's been mentioned in both Red Handed and Blacklisted that there are aliens who are telepathic to the extent that they can mind read humans. Since A.I.R. is willing to resort to violence in their interrogations, why weren't they willing to find a mind-reading alien who could probe their thoughts? (Clearly, it had nothing to do with the rights of Erik or Camille, and of course, this would likely have shortened the story considerably, but at least a reason why this option wasn't explored by A.I.R. should have been explained.) - Erik mentions to Camille at one point that her actions hadn't made much of a difference to what occurred at the club ("the Ship") because his past had caught up to him. That wasn't really explained, although one might attribute it to the fact that his former peers have shown up at the club and indicated they're watching him. - Camille and her friend Shanel have lied to their parents about their whereabouts and it's clear later that they have no money, yet they're able to order drinks at the club's bar. The inf

Great New Young Adult Novel with Adult Appeal

Blacklisted is the second book in Gena Showalter's Teen Alien Hunters series. One of the things I love about both the previous book, Red Handed and this entry is that fans of the author's adult Alien Hunters series get to see some of their favorite characters in these books and will enjoy them just as much. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when I got this book and realized I wouldn't be reading about the further adventures of Phoenix and Ryan, but that feeling did not last long. Instead we learn about Eric, who was a secondary character in Red Handed, and why he has seemingly turned against AIR and his friends. It was interesting to see things from an entirely different perspective proving once again that there are two sides to every story. The love story is also great with Eric deservedly ending up with a worthy partner. If I had any criticism it would be that I felt the ending was a bit rushed, but not enough so that it detracted from the rest of the story. I can't wait for the next book!

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

This second book in the TEEN ALIEN HUNTRESS series, following Red Handed (Teen Alien Huntress), is not a direct continuation of that story. Familiar characters make an appearance, but really this is just another book taking place in that same well-created world of the first. That said, it's well worth reading, too! BLACKLISTED is about Camille, who is a pretty average teenage girl. With her best friend, Shanel, she sneaks into a nightclub, trying to catch the attention of her crush. Camille's persistence, however, leads them into a situation that they were not anticipating when they came to the club. Soon, after getting in the middle of a fight in a high security area that isn't really part of the club they came to see, Camille and Erik are on the run from AIR (Alien Investigation and Removal) agents, while Shanel and Silver manage to elude them. Erik's finally noticing Camille, so she's inclined to help him out, but the AIR agents are accusing him of something that she definitely doesn't want to be a part of. What's a girl to do? BLACKLISTED is just as action-packed and fast-paced as the first book in the series, and I think the characters might even be a little better! I love the way Gena Showalter is able to deal with aliens without being cliched or cheesy; her books are very original, not exactly Star Trek. This is a fun, interesting series that is sure to appeal to readers!! Reviewed by: Jocelyn Pearce