H.I.V.E.

by Mark Walden
PRMS paperback 309 pages
YA / action

The Higher Institute of Villainous Education has abducted some of the brightest and most evil-prone children on the planet. The purpose of the school is to provide villain training. Some of the children, led by Otto Malpense, want to escape HIVE's island location and regain control over their own lives.

This story was enjoyable, but mostly predictable. It reminded me of a cross between Artemis Fowl and Alex Rider. My favorite character was Wing Fanchu - it will be interesting to hear more of his story in the next book. I'm also curious about the identity and motives of "Number One."