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3.5 stars

I hadn't noticed this book was the final part in a series until I started reading. By then, it was too late to turn around as I was immediately pulled into the story. Yes, I felt like I missed certain things because I hadn't read the first two books, but no, this never really bothered as the story still can be read and understood (it's just the backstory that's somewhat lacking).

I was intrigued by the title, The Boy Who Glowed In The Dark, I'm not even sure why. I wasn't sure what kind of story I was supposed to be expecting, except that it had something to do with Chernobyl. Bobby is a Chernobyl survivor, now living undercover in America. An ice hockey talent and somehow the carrier of a part of a very important formula. Besides, he's got some serious skills in loosing tails and other spy-related stuff. Apparently these come with a big dose of radiation.

When he receives a mysterious email from someone claiming to also be a part of the formula he and his aunt Nadia Tesla'll need to travel to yet another nuclear power disaster to find some answers.

What I really liked about the story was the different settings, Ukraine, Russia, Japan. It worked great. It was a fast-paced thriller that kept me guessing for some time. Here and there it could have been a bit tighter, a bit more organized, but all in all I really quite enjoyed myself reading this. The ending did feel a bit hurried. However, I have gotten myself a copy of the first book in this series and plan on reading it sometime soon.

The boy who glowed in the dark is the final book in the Nadia Tesla series. The first two books are The boy from reactor 4 and The boy who stole from the dead.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! ( )

Bobby Kungenook and his guardian Nadia are both aware that the locket he has always worn contains part of a groundbreaking formula that could counteract the effect of radiation poisoning. When Bobby receives an email from a person known as Genesis II, it suggests that the sender has the other half of the formula and would like Bobby to meet with him in Japan. Nadia and Bobby agree that the opportunity is not one they can pass up, so they are off to Japan.

Once they get to the meeting place, things start to go wrong. Genesis II is kidnapped and Bobby is shocked to see someone from his past. When Bobby takes off on his own in an attempt to follow the kidnappers, Nadia is hot on his trail trying to keep him safe.

The first two books brought us an interesting look inside the Ukrainian culture and the resulting consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. The third book brings us an additional look at the Fukushima nuclear meltdown initiated by the 2011 tsunami in Japan. We all saw the horrifying pictures of the tsunami, and watched as the Japanese fought to contain the nuclear meltdown. The upheaval it left behind and the potential for more disasters of this level are all the more emotional to read about since this was such a recent happening. In reality, if the formula in this book was real, it would indeed be a treasure beyond price to good and bad guys alike.

This is a fast-paced and exciting conclusion to the Nadia Tesla series. I was very satisfied with the unpredictable ending. I am also very positive that there will be readers who aren't so satisfied. Which will you be? ( )