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appifanie's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this book! It's a totally different book than the first book, but it's great - an enjoyable, suspenseful ride. Whereas in the first book we are in Zane's element and Ariane is along for the ride, in this book it's the exact opposite - Ariane is in her element and Zane is along for the ride.
Again, the problem with ARCs is now I have to wait a really long time for the 3rd book, and the ending of #2, WHOA.
Again, the problem with ARCs is now I have to wait a really long time for the 3rd book, and the ending of #2, WHOA.
jen225's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize it was a sequel when I started, but was able to understand the storyline easily enough. And, of course, now I can't wait to see what happens next!
novelheartbeat's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
I loved The Rules. LOVED it (I rated it 5 heartbeats!). Sadly, though, the sequel lacked the magic of the first book. I still enjoyed it for the most part, but it didn't wow me like the first book did.
I felt like little to nothing actually happened in the first 3/4 of this book, and the pacing dragged in the middle. It was mostly Zane and Ariane bickering and disagreeing and keeping things from each other. I understand that conflict is necessary, but their arguments were ridiculous and annoyed the crap out of me. The decisions that they both made (without each other) were idiotic and terrible, and if they'd just trusted one another - like two people "in love" SHOULD - then so many unsavory things could have been avoided. If they had both quit whining about how different they were - they "loved" each other, right? So why should that matter? - then they could have talked about their plans instead of leaving each other out. There were so many things that they kept from one other, it was damned frustrating. Love is about honesty, for crying out loud!
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That being said, I can't believe Zane called Jacobs...what a betrayal! But, at the same time, if Ariane had just included Zane in her plan, he wouldn't have felt backed into a corner, wouldn't have called Jacobs in the first place, and all that awful crap at the end wouldn't have happened! ARGH!Ariane was the one that pissed me off more in that situation, though. She was so focused on being practical, and not getting involved with anyone, it was annoying! She kept harping on the fact that she was putting Zane in danger, that she shouldn't have gotten involved with him, that they were better off separated, blah blah blah. Shut the hell up! If you're not going to do anything about it, stop complaining! UGH. Then after she hurts him:
He'd risked so much for me, and I'd crushed him like he didn't matter. I shook my head. No. Thinking like this wasn't productive.
It's not productive to have remorse for stabbing someone in the heart? To think about someone else's feelings (someone you claim to love, for chrissakes)? Really, bitch?
I do have to say that I enjoyed meeting the other hybrids - Ford, Nixon, and Carter (ridiculous naming, though). I thought the way they worked was awesome!
I'm not gonna lie, I didn't feel much at all while reading this (besides irritation). Especially at the end. There was a major part toward the end that should have ilicited some kind of emotion - if not tears - from me. But, there was nothing. I felt nothing.
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I guess because I knew that Zane wouldn't die, perhaps? It just didn't seem all that dire - despite him bleeding out on the freaking pavement - so that scene lacked the desperation and sadness that it should have had.And THE ENDING WTF. Talk about a cliffhanger! I'm kind of on the fence with my feelings about it. On one hand, I like that, because it had the shock factor and it made the rest of the story worth it; and now I want the next book to find out what happens. On the other hand, it pissed me off! You're really going to end the book like that? Really?!
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Prediction: Emerson St. John injects Zane with alien DNA to keep him alive. Zane becomes a hybrid. (Hopefully then he can stop being such a wounded puppy about his being a lesser, weaker being than Ariane?) What do you think?This review was originally posted on Novel Heartbeat
willowshelter's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
the_cover_contessa's review against another edition
4.0
I want to thank Disney Hyperion for providing me with an early copy of this book to read and review. I had an early copy of the first book in this series and I really enjoyed it. Receiving this book for free has in no way influenced my opinion or review.
Blurb from Goodreads:
Ariane Tucker has finally escaped GTX, the research facility that created her. While on the run, Zane Bradshaw is the only person she can trust. He knows who-and what-she is and still wants to be part of her life.
But accepting Zane's help means putting him in danger.
Dr. Jacobs, head of GTX, is not the only one hunting for Ariane. Two rival corporations have their sights set on taking down their competition. Permanently. To protect Zane and herself, Ariane needs allies. She needs the other hybrids. The hybrids who are way more alien and a lot less human. Can Ariane win them over before they turn on her? Or will she be forced to choose sides, to decide who lives and who dies?
I will say that I'm not a huge fan of the cover change for this book. But I knew what was inside the book would be totally awesome, so I can forgo a sweet cover to get to the meat of the story!
This books picks up immediately where the first one left off. Ariane and Zane have escaped from GTX and they are on the run. And this book is dual point of view, which I absolutely adored!
I love Ariane's character. She smart and sassy with just the right amount of naiveté to make her vulnerable. I like that she constantly questions what she is and how it affects her judgement on things. But I feel badly for her, at the same time, because it makes her feel so undeserving of things, like the love of others. She over analyzes a lot, but I think with her training and background it's understandable. I did get annoyed with all the times she wanted to just bust out on her own and leave everyone else behind. Like she couldn't rely on anyone else for fear they would get hurt, even when they told her they were willing to take that chance.
Zane, I just love him. He's sweet and honest and just a bit awkward. But he's totally committed to Ariane, even if she doesn't see it. And he is very loyal. He does have some self-doubt which I think makes him much more real and relatable. The way he thinks is so different from Ariane. She's more of a warrior whereas he thinks from the heart, he comes from a place of love and respect. It's totally honest and raw.
Kade introduces a few new characters: Zane's mom for instance. Plus Dr. Jacob's rivals and another group of hybrids who are to be used for the trials.
Once again Kade is amazing with her words. The plot was easy to follow and the pacing was spot on. I didn't want to put this book down once I started it, which didn't really surprise me since I really enjoyed the first book a lot. There is romance, but it's not the center of the story. It's just enough to make your route for it and hope that it works out. And Kade develops in a sweet and shy way. They did bicker quite a bit but I would think that under the circumstances that would not be so strange. And the action scenes are amazing. I can totally picture them in my mind. They kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting more! You really fear for Zane and Ariane's safety throughout the whole book!
And then Kade goes and ends the book on a cliffhanger. I was crying at the end, I will tell you that (but I don't want to spoil things so I won't tell you why). Kade could definitely pump up the development of some of the secondary characters in the third book if she wants and I hope she does. And I'm totally wondering where Kade is going with the ending she gave, so I must read the third book as soon as I can!
Overall I really am enjoying this series and really liked this book. I actually preferred this one to the first one. For fans of Sci-fi with lots of action, this book is for you!
Blurb from Goodreads:
Ariane Tucker has finally escaped GTX, the research facility that created her. While on the run, Zane Bradshaw is the only person she can trust. He knows who-and what-she is and still wants to be part of her life.
But accepting Zane's help means putting him in danger.
Dr. Jacobs, head of GTX, is not the only one hunting for Ariane. Two rival corporations have their sights set on taking down their competition. Permanently. To protect Zane and herself, Ariane needs allies. She needs the other hybrids. The hybrids who are way more alien and a lot less human. Can Ariane win them over before they turn on her? Or will she be forced to choose sides, to decide who lives and who dies?
I will say that I'm not a huge fan of the cover change for this book. But I knew what was inside the book would be totally awesome, so I can forgo a sweet cover to get to the meat of the story!
This books picks up immediately where the first one left off. Ariane and Zane have escaped from GTX and they are on the run. And this book is dual point of view, which I absolutely adored!
I love Ariane's character. She smart and sassy with just the right amount of naiveté to make her vulnerable. I like that she constantly questions what she is and how it affects her judgement on things. But I feel badly for her, at the same time, because it makes her feel so undeserving of things, like the love of others. She over analyzes a lot, but I think with her training and background it's understandable. I did get annoyed with all the times she wanted to just bust out on her own and leave everyone else behind. Like she couldn't rely on anyone else for fear they would get hurt, even when they told her they were willing to take that chance.
Zane, I just love him. He's sweet and honest and just a bit awkward. But he's totally committed to Ariane, even if she doesn't see it. And he is very loyal. He does have some self-doubt which I think makes him much more real and relatable. The way he thinks is so different from Ariane. She's more of a warrior whereas he thinks from the heart, he comes from a place of love and respect. It's totally honest and raw.
Kade introduces a few new characters: Zane's mom for instance. Plus Dr. Jacob's rivals and another group of hybrids who are to be used for the trials.
Once again Kade is amazing with her words. The plot was easy to follow and the pacing was spot on. I didn't want to put this book down once I started it, which didn't really surprise me since I really enjoyed the first book a lot. There is romance, but it's not the center of the story. It's just enough to make your route for it and hope that it works out. And Kade develops in a sweet and shy way. They did bicker quite a bit but I would think that under the circumstances that would not be so strange. And the action scenes are amazing. I can totally picture them in my mind. They kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting more! You really fear for Zane and Ariane's safety throughout the whole book!
And then Kade goes and ends the book on a cliffhanger. I was crying at the end, I will tell you that (but I don't want to spoil things so I won't tell you why). Kade could definitely pump up the development of some of the secondary characters in the third book if she wants and I hope she does. And I'm totally wondering where Kade is going with the ending she gave, so I must read the third book as soon as I can!
Overall I really am enjoying this series and really liked this book. I actually preferred this one to the first one. For fans of Sci-fi with lots of action, this book is for you!
chllybrd's review against another edition
3.0
Most of THE HUNT was spent with Ariane and Zane staying on the run, visiting with Zane's Mom and plotting to turn some other hybrids into allies while also trying to rescue them. Nothing they set out to do goes as planned and by the end of the book you just want to shake the heck out of them and tell them they ruined everything with their constant bad decisions.
I found the pace a bit slower than THE RULES and although I enjoyed it, I didn't find it as interesting either. If you read THE RULES you will still want to read THE HUNT and the cliff hanger at the end will make you want book 3.
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I found the pace a bit slower than THE RULES and although I enjoyed it, I didn't find it as interesting either. If you read THE RULES you will still want to read THE HUNT and the cliff hanger at the end will make you want book 3.
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
Being able to rapidly enter a world already established in Book One without having read it is always a good thing. The World of The Hunt was relatively easy to understand, in part because there was nothing terribly complicated about it: an evil corporation has created a human/alien hybrid and raised it (in this case, her, Ariane) to be able to live among humans with some degree of ease. Of course Ariane doesn't particularly like what's been done to her and escapes, with her friend Zane tagging along. Hijinks ensue.
And that's the problem: the reason it wasn't difficult to pick up the threads here is because they were well-worn threads. Very little new or surprising happens here, but readers who enjoy this type of book (and I'm including fans of Boy Nobody as well) will enjoy this entry into the genre.
ARC provided by publisher.
And that's the problem: the reason it wasn't difficult to pick up the threads here is because they were well-worn threads. Very little new or surprising happens here, but readers who enjoy this type of book (and I'm including fans of Boy Nobody as well) will enjoy this entry into the genre.
ARC provided by publisher.
britneyfan19's review
5.0
2019
This book is amazing just as I remember it.
(And Side note. If Netflix turns this series into a show. I think Dove Cameron would be perfect as Ariane Tucker.)
2016
The first book The Rules was amazing and so is this one! This was such a page turner, it was hard for me to put it down. I just wanted to find out what was going to happen next. I love Ariane, she has been through so much her whole life and was lied to everyday and now she has to deal with even more things. I love Zane too, how he doesn't care who Ariane is or should I say what she is. how he loves and wants to protect her along with keeping her safe no matter what. I can't wait to start reading the last book The Trials.
This book is amazing just as I remember it.
(And Side note. If Netflix turns this series into a show. I think Dove Cameron would be perfect as Ariane Tucker.)
2016
The first book The Rules was amazing and so is this one! This was such a page turner, it was hard for me to put it down. I just wanted to find out what was going to happen next. I love Ariane, she has been through so much her whole life and was lied to everyday and now she has to deal with even more things. I love Zane too, how he doesn't care who Ariane is or should I say what she is. how he loves and wants to protect her along with keeping her safe no matter what. I can't wait to start reading the last book The Trials.
skyhazzard's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting to see where the story continues to go. I would have liked more hybrid interactions so I’m hoping we get that in book three because it was interesting to see the difference between them. Zane kind of annoyed me this book, instead of just trusting and believing in Ariane he gave her ultimatums and screwed things up. The ending with him though…and that guy…I kind of forgot about him lol, we’ll see what happens there.
bellatora's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the series about an alien-human hybrid teenager and her popular boy love interest. There was far too much whining about their non-existent romantic concerns.
Most of the book was this:
Ari: I’m not human! How can Zane like me with me when I’m part alien? Zane: I’m only human! How can I be enough for Ari?
Ari tries to run away and leave Zane behind to “protect” him.
Zane tells her that’s stupid because it’s his choice and he’s all in.
Aaaaand repeat.
It doesn't help that I'm just not invested in Zane and Ari. I feel no spark for them or between them. Zane also spends this book being a doubting Thomas, adding nothing and making things worse. Zane isn't brave, isn't smart, isn't useful. I don't know what he adds to the relationship, except that he's the first boy to tell Ari he likes her. And then at the end he makes a selfish, short-sighted decision that is completely against Ari's interests. He goes from being useless to being actually harmful.
The book did pick up when Zane and Ari track down Zane's missing mom. Turns out that
The plot picked up some more when Ari decides that she needs to contact the three human-alien hybrids from a rival Evil Organization. These alien-human hybrids are named Carter, Nixon and Ford. They're three individuals, but are actually one unit (a hive-mind thing). Ford – a female and Ari’s near-twin – is their leader. Ford is brilliant and angry and ruthless. She is wonderful.
The action, once it occurs, is great. The problem is that this book lacks humor (which I know from Kade's Ghost and Goth series she can do) and it spends too much time on its tepid romance plot.
Most of the book was this:
Ari: I’m not human! How can Zane like me with me when I’m part alien? Zane: I’m only human! How can I be enough for Ari?
Ari tries to run away and leave Zane behind to “protect” him.
Zane tells her that’s stupid because it’s his choice and he’s all in.
Aaaaand repeat.
It doesn't help that I'm just not invested in Zane and Ari. I feel no spark for them or between them. Zane also spends this book being a doubting Thomas, adding nothing and making things worse. Zane isn't brave, isn't smart, isn't useful. I don't know what he adds to the relationship, except that he's the first boy to tell Ari he likes her. And then at the end he makes a selfish, short-sighted decision that is completely against Ari's interests. He goes from being useless to being actually harmful.
The book did pick up when Zane and Ari track down Zane's missing mom. Turns out that
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she was one of the science techs that experimented on Ari! She was the nicest one, but she's still racist and doesn't think that Ari should date her son, since it's in Ari's nature to be dangerous and bad. This belief is terrible and gross but adds some real drama to the book that's not just about Ari and Zane's self-doubts.The plot picked up some more when Ari decides that she needs to contact the three human-alien hybrids from a rival Evil Organization. These alien-human hybrids are named Carter, Nixon and Ford. They're three individuals, but are actually one unit (a hive-mind thing). Ford – a female and Ari’s near-twin – is their leader. Ford is brilliant and angry and ruthless. She is wonderful.
The action, once it occurs, is great. The problem is that this book lacks humor (which I know from Kade's Ghost and Goth series she can do) and it spends too much time on its tepid romance plot.