Bloom

By Kenneth Oppel,

Book cover of Bloom

Book description

"The perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration — and just a little horticultural havoc."—New York Times
 
The first book in a can't-put-it-down, can't-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that's part Hatchet, part Alien!

The invasion begins--but not as you'd expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

2 authors picked Bloom as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’m a sucker for a good alien invasion story. Add in some weird extraterrestrial plants taking over the world and I’m hooked!

It all began with the rain. Then, the strange seeds spread. Bit by bit, deadly plants cropped up everywhere. These things are no joke—I’m talking about man-eating varieties that release deadly pollen and have tentacles that won’t let go. The only people who might be able to fight back are a group of kids with unexplained abilities.

I loved how fast-paced and smart this book was. I also found it delightfully creepy! 

Bloom is the first book in the Overthrow Series. A strange rain drops seeds, and as creepy vines grow and release pollen, everybody is allergic – except a small group of teens. As the alien plants turn carnivorous, our protagonists have to figure out their role amid world-shattering events. The plot roars along, while also seeding provocative questions about technology, ethics, and what it means to be human.

Kenneth Oppel is a master plotter, and this book is an excellent introduction to his work if you aren’t already a fan. All his books are favorites in our house.

The Aliens:…

From Catherine's list on middle-grade sci fi – with bonus aliens.

Want books like Bloom?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 80 books like Bloom.

Browse books like Bloom

Book cover of The City of Ember
Book cover of The Giver
Book cover of The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,479

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in extraterrestrial intelligence, dystopian, and islands?

Dystopian 626 books
Islands 88 books