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Malfunction

Alex Woolf (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesChronosphere #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.08

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVs

Synopsis

The second book in the exciting Chronosphere series sees a mysterious malfunction ravage the Chronosphere. It starts slowly at first, with meals being served cold and food going off, then residents start to notice the blistering heat and haywire android servants. Soon the entire Chronosphere is malfunctioning, causing a complete breakdown of society and the eruption of a fierce turf war between rival gangs. Caught in the middle of the crossfire are Raffi Delgado and his fellow chrononauts Dario, Sal, Jonah and Lastara. With the help of familiar faces and old enemies, they put into place a brave rescue attempt, but in doing so the dark truth about the source of the Malfunction and the real aims of the Chronomaster become all too clear.

Is Malfunction appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This sci-fi/fantasy hybrid features a society collapsing due to technological failure, resulting in gang violence and turf wars. The violence is action-oriented rather than graphic, appropriate for teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and societal collapse.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy this fast-paced adventure where a group of young heroes must survive a crumbling society and uncover a dark conspiracy.

Tags

Science FantasyPost-Apocalyptic ElementsAdventure