Scan barcode
klarybelmillo's review against another edition
4.0
i just wish theres more. :3 really. its a great book. even through the brutalness of the priest. yeah. the plot is good. and creepy.
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 Stars
This review and many others can be found on my blog - Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I really LOVED this book! It started out with an intriguing concept and then kept me guessing throughout the entire story. I really never knew where this book was going to go next - something that I loved!
The summary describes the book pretty well, so I'll get right to my review.
The negatives:
Slightly unbelievable.
I occasionally had a hard time believing that all of the cult members were going along with everything that the Reverend was doing. I mean, I know they're supposed to be brainwashed and all, but it was obvious that some of them at least had figured out that the Reverend and especially his "prayer circle" weren't all they were cracked up to be. So, I was especially confused when they all went along with everything the Reverend told them - particularly at the end of the book when he tells them all to do something particularly atrocious. I guess that was the point of the book, though - he had them SO brainwashed and beaten down that they would do anything he said. I still had a little bit of a hard time buying it at times, but it didn't really cut down on my enjoyment of the book much.
What I LOVED:
The cult.
I know I said that I sometimes found some of what happened in the cult unbelievable, but overall I was fascinated by it. I found the whole concept of a cult intriguing and I was not disappointed when crazy things started happening pretty early on. It was really interesting to think about what it would have been like to live in those circumstances and how people could go along with it all and think it was okay!
Mia and Gabrielle.
I was really happy with the progression of the romance in this book. While, Mia was pretty instantly attracted to Gabriel, this didn't feel like insta-love to me. The attraction was minor at first and then built throughout the book. It isn't until they are in some truly crazy and terrifying circumstances together and they share a bit more of themselves that their attraction turns to anything more and it felt very believable to me that they would connect under those circumstances. There was some see-sawing of emotions but, again, those emotions rang true to me because of what the characters were going through and what they had been through in their pasts. I was very vested in Mia and Gabrielle and was definitely rooting for them to end up together!
The twists and turns.
There were quite a few times in this book when I wondered where it was going to head next - sometimes I thought I might have an idea about what would happen, but most of the time I was surprised (and even when I guessed some details, the way that it all played out was definitely unique and not what I was expecting!). I love it when a book keeps me guessing!
I highly recommend Escape From Eden to just about anyone - anyone who would appreciate a fast-paced, exciting YA romance novel with an intriguing concept! 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
This review and many others can be found on my blog - Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I really LOVED this book! It started out with an intriguing concept and then kept me guessing throughout the entire story. I really never knew where this book was going to go next - something that I loved!
The summary describes the book pretty well, so I'll get right to my review.
The negatives:
Slightly unbelievable.
I occasionally had a hard time believing that all of the cult members were going along with everything that the Reverend was doing. I mean, I know they're supposed to be brainwashed and all, but it was obvious that some of them at least had figured out that the Reverend and especially his "prayer circle" weren't all they were cracked up to be. So, I was especially confused when they all went along with everything the Reverend told them - particularly at the end of the book when he tells them all to do something particularly atrocious. I guess that was the point of the book, though - he had them SO brainwashed and beaten down that they would do anything he said. I still had a little bit of a hard time buying it at times, but it didn't really cut down on my enjoyment of the book much.
What I LOVED:
The cult.
I know I said that I sometimes found some of what happened in the cult unbelievable, but overall I was fascinated by it. I found the whole concept of a cult intriguing and I was not disappointed when crazy things started happening pretty early on. It was really interesting to think about what it would have been like to live in those circumstances and how people could go along with it all and think it was okay!
Mia and Gabrielle.
I was really happy with the progression of the romance in this book. While, Mia was pretty instantly attracted to Gabriel, this didn't feel like insta-love to me. The attraction was minor at first and then built throughout the book. It isn't until they are in some truly crazy and terrifying circumstances together and they share a bit more of themselves that their attraction turns to anything more and it felt very believable to me that they would connect under those circumstances. There was some see-sawing of emotions but, again, those emotions rang true to me because of what the characters were going through and what they had been through in their pasts. I was very vested in Mia and Gabrielle and was definitely rooting for them to end up together!
The twists and turns.
There were quite a few times in this book when I wondered where it was going to head next - sometimes I thought I might have an idea about what would happen, but most of the time I was surprised (and even when I guessed some details, the way that it all played out was definitely unique and not what I was expecting!). I love it when a book keeps me guessing!
I highly recommend Escape From Eden to just about anyone - anyone who would appreciate a fast-paced, exciting YA romance novel with an intriguing concept! 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
cmwilso3's review
5.0
I loved this book so much and was so surprised to find out that this was Elisa Nader's first novel. The book was so imaginative and thought-provoking, even though it is labeled as a teen romance. It is so much more than that! There is a lot going on in this book: dealing with teenage feelings, cult leaders, brainwashing, suicide, murder... oh it was great!
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Mia, her mother, and little brother did not always live in Edenton. There was a time when Mia can remember life before Eden when her father was alive. Now Mia and her family live in Eden. They are not alone. Eden is a compound for cult followers. In Eden, Reverend Elias is in charge.
Mia has dreamed of leaving Eden. She finds that her dream might become a reality when she meets the new boy, Gabriel. Together they learn things about the Reverend. The biggest surprise is that there really is life outside of Eden. Now Mia and Gabriel are more determined to escape.
This book turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. I love when this happens. Mia is a good character. The younger readers will relate to her. I was fascinated by the world of Eden. It is amazing how easy people can just give up their lives and let someone else tell them how to act, feel, who to love, etc. There was some violence in this book but it was mild and age appropriate for the reader audience that this book is geared towards. Not to say that the adult older readers will not enjoy this book. My only real issue with this book would be the ending. I felt it was a little weak and rushed. Still a book worth checking out.
Mia has dreamed of leaving Eden. She finds that her dream might become a reality when she meets the new boy, Gabriel. Together they learn things about the Reverend. The biggest surprise is that there really is life outside of Eden. Now Mia and Gabriel are more determined to escape.
This book turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. I love when this happens. Mia is a good character. The younger readers will relate to her. I was fascinated by the world of Eden. It is amazing how easy people can just give up their lives and let someone else tell them how to act, feel, who to love, etc. There was some violence in this book but it was mild and age appropriate for the reader audience that this book is geared towards. Not to say that the adult older readers will not enjoy this book. My only real issue with this book would be the ending. I felt it was a little weak and rushed. Still a book worth checking out.
kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
Have you seen any of the news story about Jonestown? A big news story of the late 70s where a crazy fanatical man took the lives of his followers including men, women and children. One could say that Edenton made me immediately think about the many things I have heard and read about the life and times in Jonestown. There were some details about Edenton that I hope were only unique to its members.
Have you seen any of the news story about Jonestown? A big news story of the late 70s where a crazy fanatical man took the lives of his followers including men, women and children. One could say that Edenton made me immediately think about the many things I have heard and read about the life and times in Jonestown. There were some details about Edenton that I hope were only unique to its members.
christajls's review against another edition
4.0
This review originally posted at More Than Just Magic
I have this weird thing for cults. I find their very existence fascinating. I read everything I can find on them, I majored in religion in university and I wrote my fourth year seminar paper on the Solar Temple movement. So when I heard about Escape from Eden – one of the only YA novels that takes you inside a cult – I knew I had to read it.
Escape from Eden is an incredibly suspenseful read. The stakes are high for Mia and Gabriel. All they want is their freedom – freedom to make their own choices and their own mistakes – and to get out from underneath Eden’s power hungry leaders. There was no telling how far they would go to assert their control. I was on the edge of my seating waiting to see if Mia and Gabriel would make it through to the otherside.
I also appreciated that the different reasons some might join a cult were explored. The other members weren’t reduced to mindless sheep. People come to cults for a variety of different reasons but none of them are simple. Extremely plausible and realistic reasons are given for why people came to Eden. All of Nader’s characters are complex and interesting, even ones that only appear in a scene or two.
When I first found out there was going to be romance in this story I was sceptical. But it actually worked quite well. Mia and Gabriel are very similar – in that they are both extremely stubborn and they go for what they want. This leads to them butting heads more than a few times, but it also allows them to work well together because they think alike. I also enjoyed that neither of them adjusted their own personality for the other. As a result this ended up being a more realistic relationship than all of the insta-love scenarios in other YA books.
Escape from Eden is a suspenseful, action packed and most of all realistic book. I’ve read so many dystopias and science fiction novels lately which I’ve enjoyed but haven’t found believable. Escape from Eden is a novel which draws from real events and reminds us that our present world is often scarier than the ones we imagine.
I have this weird thing for cults. I find their very existence fascinating. I read everything I can find on them, I majored in religion in university and I wrote my fourth year seminar paper on the Solar Temple movement. So when I heard about Escape from Eden – one of the only YA novels that takes you inside a cult – I knew I had to read it.
Escape from Eden is an incredibly suspenseful read. The stakes are high for Mia and Gabriel. All they want is their freedom – freedom to make their own choices and their own mistakes – and to get out from underneath Eden’s power hungry leaders. There was no telling how far they would go to assert their control. I was on the edge of my seating waiting to see if Mia and Gabriel would make it through to the otherside.
I also appreciated that the different reasons some might join a cult were explored. The other members weren’t reduced to mindless sheep. People come to cults for a variety of different reasons but none of them are simple. Extremely plausible and realistic reasons are given for why people came to Eden. All of Nader’s characters are complex and interesting, even ones that only appear in a scene or two.
When I first found out there was going to be romance in this story I was sceptical. But it actually worked quite well. Mia and Gabriel are very similar – in that they are both extremely stubborn and they go for what they want. This leads to them butting heads more than a few times, but it also allows them to work well together because they think alike. I also enjoyed that neither of them adjusted their own personality for the other. As a result this ended up being a more realistic relationship than all of the insta-love scenarios in other YA books.
Escape from Eden is a suspenseful, action packed and most of all realistic book. I’ve read so many dystopias and science fiction novels lately which I’ve enjoyed but haven’t found believable. Escape from Eden is a novel which draws from real events and reminds us that our present world is often scarier than the ones we imagine.
jmsv45's review against another edition
4.0
Writer Person
At some point, you get in a funk. Where no matter what you read, it's all the same and you trudge slowly through pages of a book.
So. Very. Slowly.
And I've been feeling a lot like that lately. It's like I want to read, but then I think about how much I have to do and somehow I end up doing nothing. At all.
What's my point here? My point here is that sometimes trudging through a book leads to disappointment. And other times you're glad you took the chance.
This is not to say that this book is boring or anything. It just rubbed me the wrong way. Example? The way the instalust was introduced. Yup, you read that right. It was instalust. Mild at first, but it gets there. Mia herself admits that she doesn't even know the guy, so why should she feel that way about him?
I love her for that.Getting into her character really wasn't all that difficult to do. Gabriel wasn't a problem either. He was an emotional roller coaster for me. But I like that. Keeps me interested. And while Gabriel is your classic tortured soul turned bad boy, I found myself not minding.
Again, why?
I was impressed by Nader's ability to shock me. Me. If you've read any of my reviews, you've probably seen that I'm not easily shocked. Really, I'm not. I'm a writer at heart and no matter how sucked into the book I am, I find myself wondering what sort of plot twists I would do and what do you know? I'm not very original, you guys. That's why I'm so good at figuring out the ending.
I literally didn't see some of this stuff coming until I got slapped in the face with it. You have no idea how much that impressed me.
That being said, I had no idea what to expect from the ending. I don't think I expected anything in particular, just observed what Nader was doing. And I think she tied everything up very nicely. While some could argue that it's open-ended, I think it's pretty obvious. Sure, the specifics aren't all planned out. But it's the same idea.
Overall, I enjoyed it. It had a fast pace and Mia was a great narrator. I will say something else that surprised me (excuse me while I rant. I will try not to spoil anything), though.
WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE?!
What kind of sick twisted people are these? Nothing is more irritating to me than people who use God as their justification for doing awful things. Okay, I lied. The only thing more irritating than that is the people who accept it. Religion isn't really the issue here, but this corruption was certainly present.
And this was all manifested in violence, gore, and some other stuff I won't mention. But although I did see that unmentionable thing a bit before it happened, I was shocked by the bluntness. Not that it was addressed bluntly, but the fact that it was there at all. Blunt.
And now I am all out of questions. So read the book and ask your own! If you're as excitable as I am, you might find yourself screaming at all the horrible awful people.
Just saying.
Rating: 4 stars
Recommendation: I would call this an isolated dystopian. Not much of the outside world is revealed. So if that sounds appealing, go for it. It's much better than The Village (movie reference). Also, if you happen to like ranting about the psychotic people, or enjoy cocky guys (there's no love triangle, yay haha), or just want a bit more adventure and danger in your life... Go for it. It's good
At some point, you get in a funk. Where no matter what you read, it's all the same and you trudge slowly through pages of a book.
So. Very. Slowly.
And I've been feeling a lot like that lately. It's like I want to read, but then I think about how much I have to do and somehow I end up doing nothing. At all.
What's my point here? My point here is that sometimes trudging through a book leads to disappointment. And other times you're glad you took the chance.
This is not to say that this book is boring or anything. It just rubbed me the wrong way. Example? The way the instalust was introduced. Yup, you read that right. It was instalust. Mild at first, but it gets there. Mia herself admits that she doesn't even know the guy, so why should she feel that way about him?
I love her for that.Getting into her character really wasn't all that difficult to do. Gabriel wasn't a problem either. He was an emotional roller coaster for me. But I like that. Keeps me interested. And while Gabriel is your classic tortured soul turned bad boy, I found myself not minding.
Again, why?
I was impressed by Nader's ability to shock me. Me. If you've read any of my reviews, you've probably seen that I'm not easily shocked. Really, I'm not. I'm a writer at heart and no matter how sucked into the book I am, I find myself wondering what sort of plot twists I would do and what do you know? I'm not very original, you guys. That's why I'm so good at figuring out the ending.
I literally didn't see some of this stuff coming until I got slapped in the face with it. You have no idea how much that impressed me.
That being said, I had no idea what to expect from the ending. I don't think I expected anything in particular, just observed what Nader was doing. And I think she tied everything up very nicely. While some could argue that it's open-ended, I think it's pretty obvious. Sure, the specifics aren't all planned out. But it's the same idea.
Overall, I enjoyed it. It had a fast pace and Mia was a great narrator. I will say something else that surprised me (excuse me while I rant. I will try not to spoil anything), though.
WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE?!
What kind of sick twisted people are these? Nothing is more irritating to me than people who use God as their justification for doing awful things. Okay, I lied. The only thing more irritating than that is the people who accept it. Religion isn't really the issue here, but this corruption was certainly present.
And this was all manifested in violence, gore, and some other stuff I won't mention. But although I did see that unmentionable thing a bit before it happened, I was shocked by the bluntness. Not that it was addressed bluntly, but the fact that it was there at all. Blunt.
And now I am all out of questions. So read the book and ask your own! If you're as excitable as I am, you might find yourself screaming at all the horrible awful people.
Just saying.
Rating: 4 stars
Recommendation: I would call this an isolated dystopian. Not much of the outside world is revealed. So if that sounds appealing, go for it. It's much better than The Village (movie reference). Also, if you happen to like ranting about the psychotic people, or enjoy cocky guys (there's no love triangle, yay haha), or just want a bit more adventure and danger in your life... Go for it. It's good
pixelski's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars review to come on blog tour
--- [Updated 25.09.2013]
“Idioms are idioms for a reason”
In a year of post-apocalyptic Dystopians, science-fiction and new-adult debuts, Escape from Eden was a really refreshing and different read – it touched on a subject I don’t think I’ve ever read before and I really enjoyed it.
Set in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, the cult following of Eden is led to believe that their way of life is perfect and their town of Edenton is a utopia. Except for our protagonist Mia who dreams of life outside Edenton and remembers a different time of freedom back in the normal world.
“Edenton was created to shelter us from these temptations and keep our focus on the worship of our true God.”
I quite liked Mia’s character and voice for the most part. She definitely grew on me as the book went on; in the beginning I thought she was a bit dull and I was VERY worried about her reaction to new Edenton boy, Gabriel – it was scarily close to insta-love and Nader put the brakes on just in time. That aside, I saw her determination as the story progressed and her ever growing doubt of the Reverend’s claim that Edenton had a perfect way of living. While bold most of the time, her actions could also be justifiably called stupid. I thought she ran into situations too much without thinking things through properly but I guess those actions can be excused because of the brainwashing nature of the compound. What really annoyed me about Mia though was how she kept getting distracted by Gabriel. He’s a boy, get over it. There were so many times where his close proximity in dire situations nearly cost them their lives because being so close to sexy Gabriel made her freeze up. HELLO THERE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS AT HAND *face palm* Otherwise I think I did like Mia. She was devoted to her mother and younger brother, she cared about her friends and had morals and strong values, but Nader didn’t make her out to be a saint/godly – and I loved that as Mia was quite relatable for that part.
“Weren’t things supposed to improve as you got older? You grow into yourself, understand who you are?”
Gabriel was the character I absolutely loved. He was switched on, quick to act and really efficient. I absolutely love characters like that. Whilst he still had that act-now-think-later attitude, his actions were justifiably smart. He didn’t dawdle, got to the point and I loved his snark. Ohmygoodness his snark was like the best part of the book. But Gabriel wasn’t without his faults. He’s haunted by a traumatic past and there’s no denying that for all his awesomeness, he’s also a player and a bit of a prick sometimes.
“Gabriel squinted, looked past Doc’s fingers, and said, ‘Hey Doc, did know your dreads are as thick as Snickers…’”
The secondary characters were an interesting mix. The Reverend himself was very rarely encountered first-hand by Mia – he was sort of in the distance but I think that highlighted his role in their compound and how close he really was to his people. I liked how many of the Edenton “family” annoyed me – they were all brainwashed and their actions and ways of thinking reflected this. More than once I got so pissed at Mia’s mum and her bunk mates I wanted to throw my Kindle but I think that shows Nader just did her job very well; she wrote characters that were such ardent followers of this cult it was highly believable!
Now the romance was quite interesting. Romance didn’t play a particularly large part in the book per se, but attraction and Mia’s reactions to Gabriel were very evident. I’m not sure how I feel about that as I mentioned before I got really annoyed with Mia’s priorities going all out of order as soon as Gabriel entered the scene. Nonetheless, Nader writes (first) attraction very well without the need to be graphic!
“My stomach fluttered. It was as if my body began to blossom, awaken, after seasons of cold.”
The plot played out as I expected it to – aka I predicted the main twist BUT I really liked how everything unfolded. It was enjoyable, action packed and you know what? For once, the protagonist doesn’t save the world on their own. And I loved that. Because it’s so unbelievable when a teenager just has the capacity to change a whole society and save everybody – Nader did the wonderful thing of using Mia as a catalyst that drove many events; I’m not saying Mia was passive-aggressive, she did a LOT but she didn’t do it all on her own and it made me relate to her all the more!
“All impulse and nerves, I spun and darted up the road, legs pushing and pushing, blindly leading me away…”
Overall, a very enjoyable YA that touches on a subject not dealt with often, written wonderfully in a manner that flowed and with characters that were fun and believable!
“Doubt everything, find your own light… Knowledge is freedom… Faith is not wanting to know what’s true.”
--- [Updated 25.09.2013]
“Idioms are idioms for a reason”
In a year of post-apocalyptic Dystopians, science-fiction and new-adult debuts, Escape from Eden was a really refreshing and different read – it touched on a subject I don’t think I’ve ever read before and I really enjoyed it.
Set in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, the cult following of Eden is led to believe that their way of life is perfect and their town of Edenton is a utopia. Except for our protagonist Mia who dreams of life outside Edenton and remembers a different time of freedom back in the normal world.
“Edenton was created to shelter us from these temptations and keep our focus on the worship of our true God.”
I quite liked Mia’s character and voice for the most part. She definitely grew on me as the book went on; in the beginning I thought she was a bit dull and I was VERY worried about her reaction to new Edenton boy, Gabriel – it was scarily close to insta-love and Nader put the brakes on just in time. That aside, I saw her determination as the story progressed and her ever growing doubt of the Reverend’s claim that Edenton had a perfect way of living. While bold most of the time, her actions could also be justifiably called stupid. I thought she ran into situations too much without thinking things through properly but I guess those actions can be excused because of the brainwashing nature of the compound. What really annoyed me about Mia though was how she kept getting distracted by Gabriel. He’s a boy, get over it. There were so many times where his close proximity in dire situations nearly cost them their lives because being so close to sexy Gabriel made her freeze up. HELLO THERE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS AT HAND *face palm* Otherwise I think I did like Mia. She was devoted to her mother and younger brother, she cared about her friends and had morals and strong values, but Nader didn’t make her out to be a saint/godly – and I loved that as Mia was quite relatable for that part.
“Weren’t things supposed to improve as you got older? You grow into yourself, understand who you are?”
Gabriel was the character I absolutely loved. He was switched on, quick to act and really efficient. I absolutely love characters like that. Whilst he still had that act-now-think-later attitude, his actions were justifiably smart. He didn’t dawdle, got to the point and I loved his snark. Ohmygoodness his snark was like the best part of the book. But Gabriel wasn’t without his faults. He’s haunted by a traumatic past and there’s no denying that for all his awesomeness, he’s also a player and a bit of a prick sometimes.
“Gabriel squinted, looked past Doc’s fingers, and said, ‘Hey Doc, did know your dreads are as thick as Snickers…’”
The secondary characters were an interesting mix. The Reverend himself was very rarely encountered first-hand by Mia – he was sort of in the distance but I think that highlighted his role in their compound and how close he really was to his people. I liked how many of the Edenton “family” annoyed me – they were all brainwashed and their actions and ways of thinking reflected this. More than once I got so pissed at Mia’s mum and her bunk mates I wanted to throw my Kindle but I think that shows Nader just did her job very well; she wrote characters that were such ardent followers of this cult it was highly believable!
Now the romance was quite interesting. Romance didn’t play a particularly large part in the book per se, but attraction and Mia’s reactions to Gabriel were very evident. I’m not sure how I feel about that as I mentioned before I got really annoyed with Mia’s priorities going all out of order as soon as Gabriel entered the scene. Nonetheless, Nader writes (first) attraction very well without the need to be graphic!
“My stomach fluttered. It was as if my body began to blossom, awaken, after seasons of cold.”
The plot played out as I expected it to – aka I predicted the main twist BUT I really liked how everything unfolded. It was enjoyable, action packed and you know what? For once, the protagonist doesn’t save the world on their own. And I loved that. Because it’s so unbelievable when a teenager just has the capacity to change a whole society and save everybody – Nader did the wonderful thing of using Mia as a catalyst that drove many events; I’m not saying Mia was passive-aggressive, she did a LOT but she didn’t do it all on her own and it made me relate to her all the more!
“All impulse and nerves, I spun and darted up the road, legs pushing and pushing, blindly leading me away…”
Overall, a very enjoyable YA that touches on a subject not dealt with often, written wonderfully in a manner that flowed and with characters that were fun and believable!
“Doubt everything, find your own light… Knowledge is freedom… Faith is not wanting to know what’s true.”
jesschaney's review against another edition
4.0
Escape from Eden was seriously one of the most fast-paced books I have ever read. From the second Gabe shows up in Mia’s sheltered life the book is a non-stop roller coaster ride to the finish line. While I did enjoy being swept along for the ride, I did feel that certain plot points were a bit rushed. I would have liked to spend more time on the development of Gabe and Mia’s friendship versus being told that they were instantly and uncontrollably attracted. I’m a sucker for a well-developed and endearing relationship so I was missing a bit of that here. That’s not to say I didn't enjoy the relationship, it was heated and tumultuous and definitely kept you guessing. Mia and Gabe fit their roles perfectly with Mia as the seemingly innocent young girl with bigger aspirations than that of her small community and Gabe as the aloof and attractive rebel boy. The character development was admirable and both characters come out at the end as changed people and I could see the growth in them over the course of the book as they became closer to each other and closer to the best versions of themselves.
The action in Escape from Eden was crazy intense and once the Mia and Gabe began the race to stop the Reverend from accomplishing his master plan I was unable to stop turning the pages. Overall, I was really pleased with this book and was only disappointed that there wasn't more fleshing out of the story at the beginning and that it went by so quickly!
Star Count: 3.5 because I really was bothered in the beginning by how fast things were going even though we weren't quite into the meat of the story. I would have liked a little bit more relationship development and maybe some back story. Other than that I was happy with how engrossing and exciting the novel was.
The action in Escape from Eden was crazy intense and once the Mia and Gabe began the race to stop the Reverend from accomplishing his master plan I was unable to stop turning the pages. Overall, I was really pleased with this book and was only disappointed that there wasn't more fleshing out of the story at the beginning and that it went by so quickly!
Star Count: 3.5 because I really was bothered in the beginning by how fast things were going even though we weren't quite into the meat of the story. I would have liked a little bit more relationship development and maybe some back story. Other than that I was happy with how engrossing and exciting the novel was.