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svinc038's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
tmdreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
A Sci-Fiction set at a time the earth is becoming inhabitable because of the destruction by humanity. The relationship of two teen sisters is at the centre of the story as it grapples with the question of who deserves to be saved.
This was a book I couldn’t put down. The story pulled me along with the characters grappling with their situation and the way it unfolded. It’s not going to answer everything for but challenge your thinking.
kandreachi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
moonlit_dewdrops's review against another edition
3.0
The world building in this book was absolutely incredible and very well-written. The characters were pretty ok as well but I had a hard time connecting with them.
I also enjoyed the themes in this book and how much it addressed global warming and environmental issues.
Unfortunately the writing style and plot just wasn’t it for me. I might have to reread some parts and come back to edit this at another time bc it took me so long to figure out the changing perspectives which kept me confused for more than half the book
I also enjoyed the themes in this book and how much it addressed global warming and environmental issues.
Unfortunately the writing style and plot just wasn’t it for me. I might have to reread some parts and come back to edit this at another time bc it took me so long to figure out the changing perspectives which kept me confused for more than half the book
melsmagicalreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
This book gripped me from the first page to the very last. No spoilers of course,but there are not enough positive things that I can say about this book: it's captivating from the first page with intricate worldbuilding and fascinating characters.
The twists and reveals will keep you guessing and gasping until the very end, and then have you craving more of this story.
This book was amazing and beautiful and I think everyone should read it.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The twists and reveals will keep you guessing and gasping until the very end, and then have you craving more of this story.
This book was amazing and beautiful and I think everyone should read it.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
thepetitepunk's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
It's times like this where I question whether I was bored while reading this book and therefore did not comprehend much of it, or if I am just not very smart.
The Ones We're Meant to Find is a mysterious sci-fi that will keep you guessing. Many times, this is a captivating literary technique that pulls the reader in and encourages them ask questions, make predictions, and continue reading until everything is revealed. However, for this book, I personally felt like I only had three brain cells and none of them were working to understand the plot. The writing style was not bad at all, but I felt confused throughout the entire, oh, almost 400 pages? This was partly because the beginning was a bit too slow and vague that I started to space out and was really just glancing over the words without actually reading them. This also was due to the alternating point of views. I am usually never a big fan of multiple POVs, but once in awhile it does work--many of my favorites feature multiple POVs. That was not the case here. I read The Ones We're Meant to Find as a buddy read with a friend and had to embarrassingly ask her for confirmation that this book was in fact written in two different perspectives...mind you, I asked with only 100 pages left of the book. I also found the timeline quite confusing. I'm still unsure if the two POVs were supposed to take place at different times (and again, this is because I kept getting bored/confused and spacing out, so maybe that was clear somewhere in the text, but I probably accidentally skimmed over it).
I am usually not this harsh in my reviews but I was so excited for this book :( Perhaps this would be a better fit for readers who don't mind slow books and who already have an appreciation for the sci-fi/dystopian genre.
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It's times like this where I question whether I was bored while reading this book and therefore did not comprehend much of it, or if I am just not very smart.
The Ones We're Meant to Find is a mysterious sci-fi that will keep you guessing. Many times, this is a captivating literary technique that pulls the reader in and encourages them ask questions, make predictions, and continue reading until everything is revealed. However, for this book, I personally felt like I only had three brain cells and none of them were working to understand the plot. The writing style was not bad at all, but I felt confused throughout the entire, oh, almost 400 pages? This was partly because the beginning was a bit too slow and vague that I started to space out and was really just glancing over the words without actually reading them. This also was due to the alternating point of views. I am usually never a big fan of multiple POVs, but once in awhile it does work--many of my favorites feature multiple POVs. That was not the case here. I read The Ones We're Meant to Find as a buddy read with a friend and had to embarrassingly ask her for confirmation that this book was in fact written in two different perspectives...mind you, I asked with only 100 pages left of the book. I also found the timeline quite confusing. I'm still unsure if the two POVs were supposed to take place at different times (and again, this is because I kept getting bored/confused and spacing out, so maybe that was clear somewhere in the text, but I probably accidentally skimmed over it).
I am usually not this harsh in my reviews but I was so excited for this book :( Perhaps this would be a better fit for readers who don't mind slow books and who already have an appreciation for the sci-fi/dystopian genre.
✧ ✧ ✧
≪reading 31 books for 31 days of july≫
╰┈➤ 1. the ones we're meant to find by joan he