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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I did not expect to enjoy it this much! The beginning was slow to me, but really enjoyed the flashbacks. Then that huge plot twist happened at the last few chapters and I’m dying for the next one!
Second Read: 4 stars
I definitely enjoyed this book more the second time round. I didn't remember that muchso the lead up to the ending in particular was a surprise for me again which was awesome. I love the different characters and can't wait to see how this goes! Lookong forward to reading the 2nd book next week!
First Read:
I'm between a 3.5 and a 4 stars and I will tell you why as usually Jay's books are nearing or are 5 stars for me.
I dont think I can write this review without spoilers so dont continue if you havent read it.
It took quite a while to get into the plot. I think the first half could have been really reduced and the whole kraken thing was completely pointless for me. Just...why was that needed?!
However the second half fully made up for it. The twists and turns, the actions, CRICKET, lemon and the joy that is Kristoff humour.
The writing was as ever on point but the storyline went from lacking to epic so I'm left a little confused.
I can't wait for Deviate. As ever Mr Kristoff, you have me hooked.
I definitely enjoyed this book more the second time round. I didn't remember that muchso the lead up to the ending in particular was a surprise for me again which was awesome. I love the different characters and can't wait to see how this goes! Lookong forward to reading the 2nd book next week!
First Read:
I'm between a 3.5 and a 4 stars and I will tell you why as usually Jay's books are nearing or are 5 stars for me.
I dont think I can write this review without spoilers so dont continue if you havent read it.
It took quite a while to get into the plot. I think the first half could have been really reduced and the whole kraken thing was completely pointless for me. Just...why was that needed?!
However the second half fully made up for it. The twists and turns, the actions, CRICKET, lemon and the joy that is Kristoff humour.
The writing was as ever on point but the storyline went from lacking to epic so I'm left a little confused.
I can't wait for Deviate. As ever Mr Kristoff, you have me hooked.
True cert I love this book and can’t wait for the next one! Cricket is the absolute best, but this book is chock full of amazing characters. Can’t wait to see where the story takes them next.
3.5 stars.
I wanted to love this completely but I just didn't care about most of it till the final couple of chapters. I'm definitely in the minority on this, maybe I just wasn't feeling the audio??, I can't put my finger on it. Either way I'll continue with the series at some point because of those last few chapters.
I wanted to love this completely but I just didn't care about most of it till the final couple of chapters. I'm definitely in the minority on this, maybe I just wasn't feeling the audio??, I can't put my finger on it. Either way I'll continue with the series at some point because of those last few chapters.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
WOW.
Jay Kristoff is a master. This book had it all: wonderfully vibrant characters, a creative setting, and a reflective imagining of what constitutes humanity and what it means to be human. It was fast-paced, full of guns and fabulous fight scenes. Kristoff created a world that sparkles.
Mad Max meets Pacific Rim meets the story of the Romanovs. It had me hooked and I can't wait for book 2.
Jay Kristoff is a master. This book had it all: wonderfully vibrant characters, a creative setting, and a reflective imagining of what constitutes humanity and what it means to be human. It was fast-paced, full of guns and fabulous fight scenes. Kristoff created a world that sparkles.
Mad Max meets Pacific Rim meets the story of the Romanovs. It had me hooked and I can't wait for book 2.
Five majestic stars. Four stars for the story. One added star for the ending.
Holy fuck. This was so good and I don’t have any words to describe how good it was. I need the next book right now.
Holy fuck. This was so good and I don’t have any words to describe how good it was. I need the next book right now.
Just when I thought I knew how this book would end, Jay does what he does best and throws me for a loop!
It’s been a long time since a book left me utterly speechless, and y’all I’m not sure how coherent this review will be. Fantastic is so beneath how I would describe this book. It’s better than that. It’s the best I’ve read in what feels like forever. LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff is the first in his sci-fi dystopian thriller that I would describe as Mad Max meets iRobot. It takes what I remember loving about Mortal Engines and combines it with everything I love about the genre in one delightful, mind-blowing package.
If there is a main character in this story, it is Eve Carpenter. The book opens with Eve. She is fierce, loyal, and at times lethal. Surviving a bullet to the brain when the rest of her family was killed, Eve has a cybernetic implant that replaced her missing eye and also houses the memories her grandfather was able to piece back together. Most of her childhood memories are intact, but some aren’t, leaving Eve with missing pieces. Her nights are haunted by those missing pieces, her brain attempting to fill in the gaps of what happened to her and her family. Despite this, or maybe because of it, Eve spends her days building giant robots and fighting in the Wardome, a Coliseum-esque arena, to earn money for her grandfather’s meds. When a battle goes awry, Eve is left standing in the wreckage with no idea how she survived, but the results are life-changing.
Enter Ezekiel. Ezekiel is a lifelike, one of only 9 known created AI, and he knows Eve. He knows what happened to her, to her family, and what is happening to her now. He loved her once and claims to love her still. I don’t have a good read on Ezekiel. I wanted to trust him, but at the same time, I felt like I couldn’t. He intrigues Eve, and most definitely intrigued me.
In addition to these two, Eve’s best friend Lemon Fresh (yep that’s really her name) and Cricket also play a large role in the book. I personally love Cricket. He is a small AI, called a logika in the book. Fiercely loyal to Eve, he will do anything to protect her, even if he is only about 2 feet high. Lemon is great. She brings levity to an otherwise dark story. Like Cricket, she is loyal to Eve. She will follow her anywhere and spend her life protecting her. But it becomes clear really quickly that she is hiding a secret.
The world-building is unlike any I’ve ever read. Kristoff immerses the reader in Eve’s dying world. New slang, way-advanced tech, and yet it feels like it’s happening now. I loved the imagery. I could feel the heat, smell the rot, and the cool touch of metal. Seriously fantastic!
Overall, I couldn’t read this one fast enough. I love Kristoff’s other work, but this may just be my favorite. Addressing the age old question of “Just because we can, does it mean we should?” LIFEL1K3 puts robotics and playing God at the forefront. And that ending….don’t even get me started. It’s been such a longtime since a book truly surprised me and left me reeling. But this one succeeded in doing just that. I’m still in shock! If you enjoy sci-fi dystopias, I highly recommend you grab a copy ASAP.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes