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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
Fascinating book - dreadful ending. Supposedly there will be a sequel? Even if there is, the ending is icky. The premise is that Rosie is a student in a school for the arts that is also a reality TV series. The students begin with a ranking system and after a week or so, half of the freshman class is sent home if their viewer ratings are too low - the top 50 are kept. There is mystery - what happens when they sleep for 12 hours?, intrigue - how many of the staff know what is going on? and romance, but also a lot of confusion and in the end, lots of deception. I even feel like the readers are deceived. It was doing so well until the very last part - then - crash and burn. I think that there were not enough details given about exactly what the seeding/mining is or does and how it is done and the lack of detail made it confusing and difficult to believe and follow. If there is a sequel, I do want to read it because I would be interested in what the author does with the situation that was at the end of this book.
I’m so confused by Vault of Dreamers by Caragh M. O’Brien. I enjoyed the Birthmarked series and got this one because she wrote it. It’s about a character named Rosie who goes to a school for artists that is televised. They compete for “blip ratings” to remain and get sponsorship (sort of) but Rosie discovers a disturbing secret about what happens at night when the students are sleeping. A sort of Black Mirror episode meets Hunger Games meets Fame.
Promising, right? But I am so confused. It’s like I know what happened but I don’t (just like Rosie) but it isn’t helping me to like the book anymore. I can’t say I didn’t like it either—I just don’t feel much about it. Characters were one dimensional, the story felt a little “too safe” in storytelling even if the premise is intriguing. I don’t know if I’m invested enough to read anymore (there’s so many other books to read). I’m sad to say it.
Promising, right? But I am so confused. It’s like I know what happened but I don’t (just like Rosie) but it isn’t helping me to like the book anymore. I can’t say I didn’t like it either—I just don’t feel much about it. Characters were one dimensional, the story felt a little “too safe” in storytelling even if the premise is intriguing. I don’t know if I’m invested enough to read anymore (there’s so many other books to read). I’m sad to say it.
I’ve read the Birthmarked trilogy by the author, so I was very excited to read her latest. I liked Vault of Dreamers, but I think a little more world building and a stronger ending would’ve made me like this book a whole lot more. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed the concept and the characters, but something seemed missing.
Rosie was relatable and I felt like her characterization was realistically done. Rosie isn’t perfect and she doesn’t try to be. However, I admired the way she was willing to risk her future to find out what exactly was going on at night in the Forge School. The secondary characters were great too and I would like to know more about Burnham and Linus in future books.
I needed a little more world building, especially since I had a hard time picturing the school. I also wanted more of an explanation on how some of the scientific processes were done. The book is set in the future, but I wanted to know more about how that future came about. The ending was also a little confusing and a major cliffhanger. I don’t mind cliffhangers, but with that kind of conclusion, I hope the release will be somewhat soon.
Overall, I enjoyed the writing and I thought the plot was unique. There is a lot of room for growth in the series and I do plan to read the follow-up.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the novel for review!
Rosie was relatable and I felt like her characterization was realistically done. Rosie isn’t perfect and she doesn’t try to be. However, I admired the way she was willing to risk her future to find out what exactly was going on at night in the Forge School. The secondary characters were great too and I would like to know more about Burnham and Linus in future books.
I needed a little more world building, especially since I had a hard time picturing the school. I also wanted more of an explanation on how some of the scientific processes were done. The book is set in the future, but I wanted to know more about how that future came about. The ending was also a little confusing and a major cliffhanger. I don’t mind cliffhangers, but with that kind of conclusion, I hope the release will be somewhat soon.
Overall, I enjoyed the writing and I thought the plot was unique. There is a lot of room for growth in the series and I do plan to read the follow-up.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the novel for review!
Well, I don't like it, but I don't hate it either. However, the curiousness still triggers me to finish it asap. I don't like the main character since her stubbornness's so annoying.
Honestly, I fancy the idea of the plot, the idea of connecting dreams and actions. Sadly I only find it interesting in the very last pages.
I'll consider reading its sequel in the future if I have spare time. I expect every best thing will happen in the second book.
Honestly, I fancy the idea of the plot, the idea of connecting dreams and actions. Sadly I only find it interesting in the very last pages.
I'll consider reading its sequel in the future if I have spare time. I expect every best thing will happen in the second book.
mysterious
medium-paced
A Reread That Feels Like A First Read
I read this book not long after it came out and flew through it. Recently, I discovered it was the first of a trilogy and decided to re-read it because I only remembered that I liked the book. I couldn't remember any characters or even the plot. That being said, the story and characters are amazing. If you enjoyed The Hunger Games and Divergent, I think you'll enjoy this book because at their core, they're all the same. Female teen protagonist that goes against the grain and the system with the help of a male character. The writing leaves a little more to be desired but it isn't unlike what you would find in the YA genre anyways.
I read this book not long after it came out and flew through it. Recently, I discovered it was the first of a trilogy and decided to re-read it because I only remembered that I liked the book. I couldn't remember any characters or even the plot. That being said, the story and characters are amazing. If you enjoyed The Hunger Games and Divergent, I think you'll enjoy this book because at their core, they're all the same. Female teen protagonist that goes against the grain and the system with the help of a male character. The writing leaves a little more to be desired but it isn't unlike what you would find in the YA genre anyways.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated
Love love LOVED this book the way O’Brien writes is simply amazing, the complexity of the school, of the characters, the mystery surrounding the school. You will find yourself completely wrapped up in this book