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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Really enjoyed the interactions between the modern human and neanderthals characters... Interesting thought experiment as to what that might be like.
Look forward to reading the next one
Look forward to reading the next one
adventurous
challenging
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Interesting idea, but ultimately not for me.
It felt like key bits of world building and background were missed or not explained well and I really struggled with this. There were some plot twists towards the end that came from nowhere, and not in a good way. The narrative also felt quite jarring in places.
On a positive note I did really empathise with the characters whenSeventeen died/ Bay was born and I did actually finish the book (although I was struggling towards the end).
It felt like key bits of world building and background were missed or not explained well and I really struggled with this. There were some plot twists towards the end that came from nowhere, and not in a good way. The narrative also felt quite jarring in places.
On a positive note I did really empathise with the characters when
adventurous
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Full review available on my blog on July 3rd: https://inkandplasma.com/2021/07/03/subject-twenty-one/
Thanks to Del Rey for the review copy of this book. It has not affected my honest review.
Content Warnings: death during childbirth, imprisonment, discrimination.
A.E Warren’s writing is unbelievably compelling and readable. I blazed through most of this book in an evening, forcing myself to stop and sleep, and it was the first thing I reached for the next morning so I could finish it. It’s not especially long, but the pacing is fantastic and I’m glad it wasn’t dragged out any more than it needed. I’m so excited for the sequel, THE HIDDEN BASE, and I’ll be jumping into it as soon as I get my hands on it. The plot is so gripping. I couldn’t predict what was happening, and while the book had some heartbreaking moments, it also had moments that were poignant and hilarious.
The prose is easy to read, and very voicey. Elise’s voice comes through so strongly, and her personality is so distinct and easy to love. She’s the perfect main character, with complicated motivations that made me never quite sure what she would do next. The whole cast was endearing; Samuel, Luca and Kit in particular. They made for such a strong cast, and the relationship between Elise and Kit was so perfect. It developed so naturally, and I loved watching them work through their mistrust and become friends.
It’s been a while since I’ve read a dystopia with such a unique concept. The genetic alterations and Reparations made for a fascinating world. The Sapiens are the ‘lowest’ class of humans with no genetic alterations, and they are expected to pay for the crimes their ancestors committed in the past – driving the world to destruction so that the only safe place to live is one of four bases. Those Reparations mean that the Sapiens live highly restricted lives, even down to what they’re allowed to eat and build their houses from. Their lives are heavily controlled, and they’re never allowed more than a day’s worth of water so they can’t leave the base they’re assigned to. Unlike a lot of dystopia protagonists (in my opinion, at least) Elise is unhappy with her lot in life but she’s not the rebel character I’m used to seeing. Instead she’s endlessly curious. She wants to know more about the world and protect her little brother, to keep her head down and avoid trouble as much as she can, stumbling into things bigger than she could have expected.
Thanks to Del Rey for the review copy of this book. It has not affected my honest review.
Content Warnings: death during childbirth, imprisonment, discrimination.
A.E Warren’s writing is unbelievably compelling and readable. I blazed through most of this book in an evening, forcing myself to stop and sleep, and it was the first thing I reached for the next morning so I could finish it. It’s not especially long, but the pacing is fantastic and I’m glad it wasn’t dragged out any more than it needed. I’m so excited for the sequel, THE HIDDEN BASE, and I’ll be jumping into it as soon as I get my hands on it. The plot is so gripping. I couldn’t predict what was happening, and while the book had some heartbreaking moments, it also had moments that were poignant and hilarious.
The prose is easy to read, and very voicey. Elise’s voice comes through so strongly, and her personality is so distinct and easy to love. She’s the perfect main character, with complicated motivations that made me never quite sure what she would do next. The whole cast was endearing; Samuel, Luca and Kit in particular. They made for such a strong cast, and the relationship between Elise and Kit was so perfect. It developed so naturally, and I loved watching them work through their mistrust and become friends.
It’s been a while since I’ve read a dystopia with such a unique concept. The genetic alterations and Reparations made for a fascinating world. The Sapiens are the ‘lowest’ class of humans with no genetic alterations, and they are expected to pay for the crimes their ancestors committed in the past – driving the world to destruction so that the only safe place to live is one of four bases. Those Reparations mean that the Sapiens live highly restricted lives, even down to what they’re allowed to eat and build their houses from. Their lives are heavily controlled, and they’re never allowed more than a day’s worth of water so they can’t leave the base they’re assigned to. Unlike a lot of dystopia protagonists (in my opinion, at least) Elise is unhappy with her lot in life but she’s not the rebel character I’m used to seeing. Instead she’s endlessly curious. She wants to know more about the world and protect her little brother, to keep her head down and avoid trouble as much as she can, stumbling into things bigger than she could have expected.