Exo by Fonda Lee

Exo by Fonda Lee was one of the preview books from our Spring Book Fair.  I would not have personally selected this book, definitely not my go to reading for pleasure choice.  However, it has its place with sci-fi reads, especially in the young adult category.  I would recommend it for middle school collections.  And... I did enjoy it.

Earth has been invaded by aliens, and they decide to help protect Earth from other vicious aliens out there and another galactic war.  Certain kids are chosen to undergo a special procedure, which results in these kids developing the ability to have an outer skeleton.  They have "super human" powers.  However, the procedure is extremely painful and not all of the kids live through it.  Donovan's father holds a prestigious position as the Prime Liaison.  He goes against his wife's opinion and decides Donovan will undergo the procedure.  Donovan is lead to believe his mother died and grows up with an exo.  As a teen, he joins the patrol group to help keep his city safe and his father proud.  However, during a routine check a revolutionary group changes everything he's grown up believing.

This book screams for a sequel.