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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-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:
Complicated
"That's the beauty of knowledge. If it's remembered, the meaning can't be fully erased."
*No Spoilers*
Patton truly did the dystopia genre justice, and I have a feeling this will become a genre staple. Although the significance of poetry was a constant theme, it was incorporated seamlessly and felt evocative rather than performative.
The chemistry between Tekashi and Khalani is interesting, but the overarching plot of Khalani searching for hope and freedom is what makes this book impossible to put down. The foreshadowing to the plot twist at the end makes me wonder what else is in store for this group.
I can't wait to start the second book in the series, Us Deadly Few.
*No Spoilers*
Patton truly did the dystopia genre justice, and I have a feeling this will become a genre staple. Although the significance of poetry was a constant theme, it was incorporated seamlessly and felt evocative rather than performative.
The chemistry between Tekashi and Khalani is interesting, but the overarching plot of Khalani searching for hope and freedom is what makes this book impossible to put down. The foreshadowing to the plot twist at the end makes me wonder what else is in store for this group.
I can't wait to start the second book in the series, Us Deadly Few.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
š¶ļø not in book one
First let me say I am a simple woman you tell me an MMC is tall, built like a brick wall, has an unhinged look about him, has captain before his name and is inspired by Toji Fushiguroā¦ Iām reading it ZERO QUESTIONS ASKED.
Iām delighted to tell you it was also really good out side of the MMC.
Post nuclear/ radiation earth and everyone is forced to live underground and the elite live in a dome. The arts are banned and so is being kind or having an independent thought basically.
The FMC is sentenced to life in prison after she is caught with a banned poetry book.
In prison it sucks but also she learns, hope, perseverance, love and TWO government conspiracies.
I loved how the author wove the plot in with the other prisoners as well as a slow burn romance with a prison guard that didnāt feel too outlandish. (Itās fictional ok we can have some fun)
This book also had an important message about the power of creativity tucked into a fast paced engaging plot.
- dystopian
- Prisoner x prison guard
- Training
- Slllloooowwww burrrnnnn they pinky touch at 67% in. Itās a multi book build romance here.
- Found family
- Government conspiracies
Bonus points itās under 350 pages.
This book sits on a 4.5 āļø I for very petty reasons couldnāt give it a full five because thereās poetry in this and Iām sorry I canāt take it seriously. Thatās a me thing I know but itās my revifew.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The plot was interesting enough to keep me reading, but I hate the miscommunication trope in books. After reading the second book Iām not sure Iād recommend.
The overall concept was cool, but I found myself wanting the book to end and I skimmed the last 25%.
The concept was good but it needed a bit more fleshing out!
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Final Rating 4.5āļø rounded up
Plot 4āļø
Setting 5āļø
Themes 4āļø
Characters 4āļø
Enjoyment 5āļø
I DID NOT FEEL LIKE READING at ALL but I had to finish this book. I do not think I've ever had a book that even though I wasn't in the mood to read I kept reading. (my fickle mood usually rules all)
The FMC is fantastic. She starts our story in such a bleak situation with very little reason to continue trying. Though it first condemned her; to see her find her purpose through her discovery of art in a dystopian society was touching. We have the beginnings of a find family that I hope develops more. The dialog is witty and smart in a poetic way. I had so many moments I thought, " ooo I like that line."
This book sets up a very promising series and is great if you loved 2010s dystopians like The Hunger Games, Divergent, City Of Embers, (and a little of The Prison Healer.)
*please check trigger warnings as it does contain adult content*
Plot 4āļø
Setting 5āļø
Themes 4āļø
Characters 4āļø
Enjoyment 5āļø
I DID NOT FEEL LIKE READING at ALL but I had to finish this book. I do not think I've ever had a book that even though I wasn't in the mood to read I kept reading. (my fickle mood usually rules all)
The FMC is fantastic. She starts our story in such a bleak situation with very little reason to continue trying. Though it first condemned her; to see her find her purpose through her discovery of art in a dystopian society was touching. We have the beginnings of a find family that I hope develops more. The dialog is witty and smart in a poetic way. I had so many moments I thought, " ooo I like that line."
This book sets up a very promising series and is great if you loved 2010s dystopians like The Hunger Games, Divergent, City Of Embers, (and a little of The Prison Healer.)
*please check trigger warnings as it does contain adult content*
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Violence