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Knife Edge (Noughts & Crosses, #2)

Malorie Blackman
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Knife Edge (Noughts & Crosses, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005

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Malorie Blackman

Knife Edge (Noughts & Crosses, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

364

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United Kingdom • Near Future

Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman follows Sephy, a young woman navigating personal and societal turmoil after the tragic events of Noughts & Crosses. Themes of racial tension, family challenges, and love are explored as Sephy faces new struggles and responsibilities. This sequel continues to address complex social issues within a dystopian setting.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

27,402 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman offers a gripping sequel filled with emotional depth and social commentary. Reviewers praise its complex characters and thought-provoking themes, although some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, the novel maintains high engagement and continues Blackman's compelling narrative from Noughts & Crosses.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Knife Edge (Noughts & Crosses, #2)?

Readers who enjoy Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman are typically teens and young adults who appreciate intense, thought-provoking narratives. Fans of dystopian novels like Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games or Veronica Roth's Divergent series will find Blackman's exploration of social issues and dynamic characters equally compelling.

4.3

27,402 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

364

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United Kingdom • Near Future

Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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