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jenbsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I think I liked this better than the first book. It got so bogged down in the elaborate trials/tests, that I found myself skimming. Here, I was interested in where the story would go, and there were some unexpected twists and turns.
I did get a little frustrated with all of Mila's rambling thoughts about Hunter, and whether or not she could trust him. There were certainly things that set of alarm bells, and I did see some things coming there.
I did NOT like the abrupt ending. Not sure when the next book will be released. I'll read it ...
I did get a little frustrated with all of Mila's rambling thoughts about Hunter, and whether or not she could trust him. There were certainly things that set of alarm bells, and I did see some things coming there.
I did NOT like the abrupt ending. Not sure when the next book will be released. I'll read it ...
livaausma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this second book in the Mila series. Except, I stayed up way too late to finish it and it leaves on a cliffhanger with no idea when the third book is coming out! Arghhhh! This book deals more with the psychological aspects of Mila's story. While there is plenty of action, the focus is more on the story. We get to meet Mila's Dad and find out more about how Mila came to be. It starts off right where the first book left off with Mila and Hunter hiding out at Virginia Beach. There are definite twists and turns and Mila has a hard time knowing who she can trust. Can't wait for the third book!
jeannemurray3gmailcom's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one. I didn't realize when I started reading it that it was the second in a series. Reading the first in the series might have made the beginning of the book more interesting in that it was much slower than the rest of the book in regards to excitement and action.
I'll probably read the next in the series but won't be looking for it with bated breath.
I'll probably read the next in the series but won't be looking for it with bated breath.
cavalary's review against another edition
2.0
Read this in Romanian, after somewhat accidentally ending up with it at the end of a World Book Day event. Spotted a few places where something was obviously wrong with the translation, but while I doubt that it was better than that of the first book in the series, I can't really know. Translating "Renegade" into "Tradarea" ("Betrayal") as the title really doesn't seem right though. Also, that use of metric units in some places but not in others remains, and I still don't know whether it's like that in the original text as well or the translator keeps converting only in some places. The first option seems far more likely, but it's still odd either way.
About the book itself, at least it doesn't seem like the novelization of the tutorial of an action game anymore, but it's oddly mundane considering the potential of the concept. Also shallow, perhaps when it comes to the all too few problems resulting from being wanted by multiple forces in particular, but definitely not only for that reason. Many scenes seem thrown in just because they're the fastest way to move on to the next part, consequences are often discarded, the romance still doesn't feel right at all, whether before or after certain key scenes, the way events will develop and the intentions and motives of others are too obvious yet somehow the main character keeps missing them, plenty of times also being manipulated with hardly any effort, the levels of trust between characters are also hardly natural or reasonable... And that final chapter comes pretty much out of nowhere, reminding me of those scenes at the end of the last episode of a season of a TV series that was supposed to end but just got renewed for another season at the last moment, so somebody had to quickly replace the planned conclusion with a hook. In spite of it all, it's possible that I'd have, grudgingly, rated this higher than the previous book if I wouldn't have read it translated, but as it was...
About the book itself, at least it doesn't seem like the novelization of the tutorial of an action game anymore, but it's oddly mundane considering the potential of the concept. Also shallow, perhaps when it comes to the all too few problems resulting from being wanted by multiple forces in particular, but definitely not only for that reason. Many scenes seem thrown in just because they're the fastest way to move on to the next part, consequences are often discarded, the romance still doesn't feel right at all, whether before or after certain key scenes, the way events will develop and the intentions and motives of others are too obvious yet somehow the main character keeps missing them, plenty of times also being manipulated with hardly any effort, the levels of trust between characters are also hardly natural or reasonable... And that final chapter comes pretty much out of nowhere, reminding me of those scenes at the end of the last episode of a season of a TV series that was supposed to end but just got renewed for another season at the last moment, so somebody had to quickly replace the planned conclusion with a hook. In spite of it all, it's possible that I'd have, grudgingly, rated this higher than the previous book if I wouldn't have read it translated, but as it was...
ghumpherys's review against another edition
4.0
A great sequel to the first book! Mila makes you think about self-worth and the meaning of humanity. My older girls are really enjoying this series as well. But what a cliffhanger at the ending!
emilymorgand's review against another edition
5.0
Holy crud. This book was amazing, and so much better than the first. Everywhere the first book was lacking, the second book had tons of. Unpredictable plot twists being the main thing. Can't wait for the third one!
laprimera's review against another edition
4.0
A YA novel, #2 in the series. Love the turns the story took and can't wait until the next one!
