The Retribution of Mara Dyer

By Michelle Hodkin

It had to end sometime, but Mara Dyer had no idea it would end like this. She wants to believe there's more to the lies she's been told and she doesn't stop to think about where her quest for the truth might lead.

She never had to imagine how far she would go for vengeance, but with loyalties betrayed, guilt and innocence tangle, and fate and chance collide in this shocking conclusion to Mara Dyer's story. Retribution has arrived.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Release date: Nov 6, 2014
• ISBN: 9781471122019

Michelle Hodkin

Michelle Hodkin grew up in Florida, went to college in New York, and studied law in Michigan. She is the author of the Mara Dyer and Noah Shaw trilogies. Visit her online at MichelleHodkin.com.

Reviews for The Retribution of Mara Dyer

[jenw1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Much of the same, but I didn't figure it out before the reveal, which is unusual. I quite enjoyed not knowing what was going to happen! If you liked the first two books, this is a satisfying conclusion to the series.

[chicgeek19-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have read many a book in my day. But this one, this one tops the charts. Absolutely AMAZING.

[baileymm-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love Mara Dyer. She is such a freakin badass. Like she is so strong and she is filled with so much sass. I have nothing but love for Mara Dyer.I just want to say the thing that made this trilogy stand out to me was the writing. Not only was it so quotable, it was chillingly beautiful. And it was real. I am so tired of YA books that refuse to swear, like 17-year-old girls swear. Trust me, I am one and I swear. I love that she acts like a 17-year-old. Like yes she is killing people and saving her friends, family and herself, but she is also fawning over this boy. And that feels real. Their relationship isn't over done yet it also isn't under done. It's a perfect mix of romance and action.And Michelle Hodkin's writing is so captivating. I never wanted to put these books down. Nothing felt unnecessary, and by that I mean it felt like everything she wrote was meant to be there. There was nothing added for the sake of making the books longer. Every event felt real and natural.I don't know if I will ever be able to recover fully from reading this trilogy!! These books truly are beyond amazing and I recommend them to everyone!!

[hipney · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I am not even sure how to describe this trilogy. The first book was okay. The second nice twist.
However reading this book I felt like I was just reading it because I had started it. As other reviewers have said it seemed so different and didn't fit the first two books.
The plot didn't seem realistic, and how lucky that certain characters had the abilities they had, otherwise none of this would have been remotely plausible.
I enjoyed the flashbacks more than the present story.

[ainjel-3 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really don't know what to say, other than holy COW was that a journey.

Unlike the first two, there is no primary setting in this book. This lack of setting heightens the theme of instability. Like Mara and her friends, there is no “safe space” for the reader to fall back on when they’re trying to distinguish truth from fiction. While they are answers given, there’s always a voice nagging at the back of your head, whispering "but is this the truth? Is it?"

Maybe the ending wasn't as badass and climatic as I hoped, but it is satisfying: all questions that desperately required resolution are answered, yet the novel leaves many pathways still opened, giving the world life (or is this world......... our world? Duh duh duhhhhh). But yeah, totally satisfying ending, but I still wish it would have been a bit more.

The Mara Dyer trilogy is phenomenal, the type of series that sticks with you, and makes you question everything you know. It’s the type of series that makes me want to wave the book around and yell at strange to READ IT, READ THIS BOOK. It’s good; what more can I say?

[mountie9_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4.25/5Fabulous conclusion to mind blowing psychological paranormal teen thriller with hot English naughty boy and non stereotypical female protagonist. This was a truly unique and exciting series and this final installment was full of non stop action that had me on the edge of my seat at times. I was a little disappointed at how dark Mara ends up being but that is just a personal preference. I sorta feel sad now that it is over, but hey she could still write more the way she ended the story. Oh yeah and love the development of all of the secondary characters. I highly enjoyed the road trip aspect with Jamie and Stella, even at the cost of less Noah. I was a tad confused with the back story but lets face it that could just be me.

[bell7_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The third book in the Mara Dyer trilogy begins with Mara in some type of compound, drugged up and not sure what's going on. Supposedly her boyfriend, Noah, is dead, but she doesn't believe it, especially after someone - apparently Jude - helps her break out. She and her friends Jamie and Stella, make a run for it and try to figure out what's going on. What has Dr. Kells been up to, and is there a cure for their strange abilities?I read this book practically in one sitting, which may be why I'm having a tough time reining in my impressions to form coherent thoughts. I really liked the first two books in this series, and perhaps because of this and the fact that I had to wait so long to read it, I didn't think it quite delivered on my expectations. Don't get me wrong; I wanted to see how it all played out, and I was on tenterhooks 'til very nearly the last page. I just thought after the twists and turns and surprises of the first two books that I wasn't quite as invested or blown away as I could have been. The blend of realism and fantasy was, for me, less believable in this book than in the first two, and I'm not really sure why. The references to literature - both pop and classic - amused me. I found the story arc, especially the ending, quite satisfying, and this is definitely a series I'd recommend to fans of teen romance.

[perpetualrevision · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I had held off reading the last book in this series until things settled down at work, because I knew it would probably grab ahold of me and not let go until I reached the end. But in some ways learning the truths behind the mystery wasn't as satisfying as the mystery itself had been.

[englisherna · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I realized I haven't given this some kind of review that voices out my thoughts and I suddenly felt like I should.

I had a very high expectation with this book. And it delivered. Kinda.
You see, I was still left with unanswered questions plus I was expecting more action than Mara blacking out all the time or reading all those flashbacks (though they were very helpful).

I also found Noah very passive here. I don't know, I just kinda expected more from him but he seemed not himself, more withdrawn.

But! I got many answers to earlier questions about the nature of their condition. I also loved the surprise twist of POV!!!!! In the earlier parts, I was actually thinking 'Oh my god, Michelle Hodkin is the smartest author everrrrr!' because I was really surprised how certain circumstances were explained. This book, yeah. It was clear she knew what she was writing from the start because the details from the first and second book were all connected to the revelations here in the third book without any space for questionable details or ambiguity.

The biggest question, "WHO IS MARA DYER?should have been answered, but it wasn't. Still, I guess the mystery of this book was retained because of that.

And.
I.
LOVED.
It.

[krau0098 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the final book in the Mara Dyer series and it was really well done. Mara has gone through so much throughout these books and it was amazing to finally see her get some...well...retribution.I listened to this on audiobook and the audiobook was very well done. The narrator does an excellent job with character voices and does a great job at conveying character emotion.Mara is committed in the New Horizons full time care facility and being tortured (and then made to forget that torture) over and over as Dr. Kells attempts to “turn-off” Mara’s ability. When Mara is given a chance to escape she embraces it (despite the violence of what she has to do to escape). In course of her escape she runs into Stella and Jamie and they make their way off the island. Then the three go on a mission to solve the mystery behind their abilities and who is behind the New Horizons facility.This was an incredibly engaging read and very fast paced. I found myself coming up with excuses to listen to more of the audiobook when I should have probably been doing other things (oh, maybe I should clean out the closet right now so I can listen to the audiobook more…).I felt so awful for Mara, this heroine has gone through soooo much pain and trauma throughout this series. It’s incredibly interesting that through all of this she still remains compassionate to others and absolutely tough as nails. The relationship between Mara and Noah is fascinating. Noah is supernaturally patient and understanding of Mara. All of the surrounding characters are well done too. The story wraps up very nicely and realistically. I enjoyed it a lot. I do wish that Noah had been back in the story earlier on, but that’s pretty much my only complaint.Overall this was a well done conclusion to a fast-paced and engaging series. I really enjoyed the complex characters, the intense action, and the mystery. I would recommend to those who enjoy fast-paced YA paranormal novels.