Book review by Corey
Hawk
Hawk follows a seventeen-year-old girl surviving in a rough, post-apocalyptic New York while trying to protect the younger kids she’s taken responsibility for. She doesn’t know much about where she came from, but that starts to change once her past catches up with her and the connection to Maximum Ride becomes impossible to ignore.
I got pulled into this faster than I expected, mostly because Hawk has such a strong personality and the story doesn’t waste much time getting into the danger. It’s definitely more chaotic and over-the-top than some dystopian YA, but that worked for me here. A few things felt a little too convenient, but the mix of found family, action, and Hawk slowly learning who she really is kept me invested.
The Goods
- Hawk has a strong personality
- Fast pacing
- Good found-family element
- Fun connection to Maximum Ride
- Easy to get into
The Bads
- Some plot turns feel convenient
- A few side characters need more depth
- The world-building could be stronger
- Some moments get pretty over-the-top
- Longtime Maximum Ride fans may compare it too much
My Recommendation
This is a good fit if you like fast YA dystopian stories with genetically altered characters, found family, and plenty of action. I liked Hawk more the longer I spent with her because she’s tough without feeling completely untouchable, and the connection to Maximum Ride gives the story some extra weight. If you’re okay with a slightly wild plot and you want something quick, energetic, and easy to read, Hawk is a solid start to the spin-off series.
