"... an intricate, well-conceived metaphysical thriller... a tale that's told with intelligence, paranoid suspense, and a few good messages about trust, friendship, and holding on to one's values." - Kirkus Reviews
"A dramatic tale of past lives, dark treachery, and the true nature of good and evil, Oversight by Dennis Batchelder is a stunning work of YA science fiction." - The Independent Review of Books
"YA sci fi fans should flock to this ingenious tale of reincarnated teenagers vying for control of their world." - BestThrillers.com
"Oversight should appeal to both young readers and adults with its refreshing burst of emotional complexity and a riveting plot centered on our existential battle with destiny, where art, science, theory, fact, morality, and justice blur together in a character-driven spree of imaginative YA writing." - The Independent Review of Books
"... a wild ride full of action and suspense..." - Booklife Reviews, Editors Pick
"Marked by continual intrigue and mystery, the fabulistic science fiction novel Oversight follows daring teenagers as they work to thwart a would-be tyrant." - Foreword Reviews 4 Stars
"...fans of young adult novels will appreciate Oversight's original concept and find Zelly's courage inspiring." - Blueink Review
"Batchelder has done what seems impossible in this day-and-age by creating a refreshing new world." - Hollywood Book Review, Starred Review
"When it comes to fantasy worlds inhabited by fierce teenagers, the Oversight universe feels entirely fresh, and at times, even hopeful." - BestThrillers.com -
"This is a fast-paced, action packed adventure that readers up for time-crossed, head spinning adventure will devour." - Booklife Reviews, Editors Pick
"Dennis Batchelder's young adult science fiction thriller OVERSIGHT pulls out all the stops-time travel, reincarnation, a secret society that controls all the banks on the planet, a friend that could be a villain, or vice versa-in a page-turner narrated by a wry and resilient 17-year old orphan from Brazil who may or may not be tasked with saving the world." - Indie Reader Starred Review
"... a present-day sci-fi thriller full of futuristic technology, time travel, and themes of life, death, legacy and reincarnation..." - Booklife Reviews, Editors Pick
"Oversight is a much recommended YA sci-fi. There's adventure, action, and exciting technology." - Independent Book Review
"Oversight is an ambitious yet appealing blend of technology, intrigue, and emotional conflict, with some unique metaphysical twists." - Author Stephen Cobb
"I am *obsessed* with this book. The idea is something completely new to me, and I am a sucker for anything about past lives and destinies. I'm excited for a potential sequel, and to read all of the older books!" - Netgalley 5 Star Review
"I can see many kids in my library enjoying the story." - Netgalley Librarian
"...a really unique concept in the scifi genre." - Netgalley 5 Star Review