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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
Very good book, I can’t wait for the next one. Loving this series so far.
1st read: August 8-11, 2017
2nd read: July 20-22, 2017
Oh my gosh. This book was amazing. I am obsessed. Gimme gimme gimme book 2 now.
Check out my full non-spoiler review here -> https://youtu.be/G7qKE1ErKSc
This felt like a cross between The Da Vinci Code, Chasing Liberty, and National Treasure, and I loved every bit of it. I am a MASSIVE fan of treasure-hunting, conspiracy, government cover-up plot lines and mysteries. So, this was a recipe for obsession.
The main conspiracy of the storyline revolves around the life of Alexander the Great. I just recently read and LOVED Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman. So although that is a fictional series, she is a historian and pulls a lot of information from history into that book. Therefore reading this, I felt like I was reading about my friends. I felt like I knew Alexander and understood him hahaha. He seemed like another character although he isn't really.
The one thing that really bothered me about this book was the beginning. Avery, very naively, jumps on a plane to France with people she doesn't know, who threatened her with a knife, because they have potential information about the father she never knew. Insert eye roll here. And the whole time all Avery is worried about is whether her mom will be upset with her for leaving the house and going to prom. I mean, what??? Come on, Avery. What I did like about this though is that it propelled the story forward very quickly. Almost instantly we are thrown in the action and craziness of this secret world. As someone who doesn't like a story to take ages to get started, this was so refreshing. Even if it did create a less stable and little rocky introduction.
I think this would make an AMAZING movie. It felt like I had a movie playing in my head. This was such a fun fast paced action filled read. Definitely one of my favorite books of the year thus far.
2nd read: July 20-22, 2017
Oh my gosh. This book was amazing. I am obsessed. Gimme gimme gimme book 2 now.
Check out my full non-spoiler review here -> https://youtu.be/G7qKE1ErKSc
This felt like a cross between The Da Vinci Code, Chasing Liberty, and National Treasure, and I loved every bit of it. I am a MASSIVE fan of treasure-hunting, conspiracy, government cover-up plot lines and mysteries. So, this was a recipe for obsession.
The main conspiracy of the storyline revolves around the life of Alexander the Great. I just recently read and LOVED Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman. So although that is a fictional series, she is a historian and pulls a lot of information from history into that book. Therefore reading this, I felt like I was reading about my friends. I felt like I knew Alexander and understood him hahaha. He seemed like another character although he isn't really.
The one thing that really bothered me about this book was the beginning. Avery, very naively, jumps on a plane to France with people she doesn't know, who threatened her with a knife, because they have potential information about the father she never knew. Insert eye roll here. And the whole time all Avery is worried about is whether her mom will be upset with her for leaving the house and going to prom. I mean, what??? Come on, Avery. What I did like about this though is that it propelled the story forward very quickly. Almost instantly we are thrown in the action and craziness of this secret world. As someone who doesn't like a story to take ages to get started, this was so refreshing. Even if it did create a less stable and little rocky introduction.
I think this would make an AMAZING movie. It felt like I had a movie playing in my head. This was such a fun fast paced action filled read. Definitely one of my favorite books of the year thus far.
*The Conspiracy of Us feels like a 1960's Cold War film. It's a constant game of cat and mouse, as Avery is thrust into a world in which a prophecy will plot out her life. She fights it, yet she can't do it alone. She must turn to the one person she can trust, a very hot guy with an English accent (Jack) or the very hot Russian (Stellan) with an accent. It's not YA without the hot accents.
*The exotic locales bring out the history of Alexander the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte. I adored this. It's often looked over in the US high school curriculum.
*It's a giant game of Where's the Clues, instead of Where's Waldo? I'm still confused on how the clues actually work. Something something about finding Napoleon's tomb... I still don't get the significance.
*The one and the girl with the purple eyes shall rule them all. Okay, the Mandate/prophecy didn't word it like that exactly, but I'm sorry my Lord of the Rings slipped in there every time they talked about 'The One'.
*The Circle and The Order are the two societies that are at odds with each other. They are ancient. The Circle is mighty, the Order is a little bit less than mighty but they are slowly gaining the upper hand. My question is of all the names to call themselves, why did they choose the Circle and the Order? It's like no one but 5 year-olds showed up to put names forth on naming day.
*If you ever get a chance to listen to Julia Whelan narrate a book, you'll cherish the experience for ever and ever. She brings each character to life with a distinguishable voice. I'm still in awe of her talent.
*The exotic locales bring out the history of Alexander the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte. I adored this. It's often looked over in the US high school curriculum.
*It's a giant game of Where's the Clues, instead of Where's Waldo? I'm still confused on how the clues actually work. Something something about finding Napoleon's tomb... I still don't get the significance.
*The one and the girl with the purple eyes shall rule them all. Okay, the Mandate/prophecy didn't word it like that exactly, but I'm sorry my Lord of the Rings slipped in there every time they talked about 'The One'.
*The Circle and The Order are the two societies that are at odds with each other. They are ancient. The Circle is mighty, the Order is a little bit less than mighty but they are slowly gaining the upper hand. My question is of all the names to call themselves, why did they choose the Circle and the Order? It's like no one but 5 year-olds showed up to put names forth on naming day.
*If you ever get a chance to listen to Julia Whelan narrate a book, you'll cherish the experience for ever and ever. She brings each character to life with a distinguishable voice. I'm still in awe of her talent.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is very important to me because it started my love for books back in middle school. I absolutely loved it and probably would of rated it 5 stars back then but I decided to reread it and it didn't live up to those expectations. However, I still enjoyed it which is why I give it a 3.5.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4 Stars!!
Did somebody say Conspiracy??? I really liked this one!! I went into it not having a clue what it was about. I honestly saw the word CONSPIRACY and was sold. I may like to put on my shiny hat from time to time.....
The Conspiracy of Us was such a great mix of so many of my favorite themes. You got a girl who has grown up her whole life having to move around a ton- but everything she has been told about her life.... may be a lie. She goes on a quest to find out who she is and it turns into sort of a treasure hunt- so kinda has some National Treasure vibes . There is a lot of action and the pacing is just fantastic. You never really have time to be bored. There is a little romance - oooh la laaa and History!! Ancient Civilizations and Secret Societies....
I mean come on... what else could a bookworm ask for??? I really enjoyed all the mystery and the thrill of finding out new information. The MC is very likable and you cant help but want to jump in the book and try to help her find out more about herself. I was honestly surprised that more people haven't read this series. I saw some people compare it to Gossip Girl and I honestly wouldn't go that far... its not super dramatic... I think it was written fabulously and it holds its own. I really hope the rest of the series continues at the same pace and it stays exciting! So if you are looking for a good mystery filled with history-romance-conspiracy-and action... You should totally try this one!
Did somebody say Conspiracy??? I really liked this one!! I went into it not having a clue what it was about. I honestly saw the word CONSPIRACY and was sold. I may like to put on my shiny hat from time to time.....
The Conspiracy of Us was such a great mix of so many of my favorite themes. You got a girl who has grown up her whole life having to move around a ton- but everything she has been told about her life.... may be a lie. She goes on a quest to find out who she is and it turns into sort of a treasure hunt- so kinda has some National Treasure vibes . There is a lot of action and the pacing is just fantastic. You never really have time to be bored. There is a little romance - oooh la laaa and History!! Ancient Civilizations and Secret Societies....
I mean come on... what else could a bookworm ask for??? I really enjoyed all the mystery and the thrill of finding out new information. The MC is very likable and you cant help but want to jump in the book and try to help her find out more about herself. I was honestly surprised that more people haven't read this series. I saw some people compare it to Gossip Girl and I honestly wouldn't go that far... its not super dramatic... I think it was written fabulously and it holds its own. I really hope the rest of the series continues at the same pace and it stays exciting! So if you are looking for a good mystery filled with history-romance-conspiracy-and action... You should totally try this one!
I read this book in about a day and a half when I was sick for a few days. I thinks it's great. It doesn't necessarily have the super deep connection with the reader. Although, you get really into it, it's fast paced and fun. Action and adventure and secrecy are really fun in a fast paced book. The plot was pretty intricate and winding although easy to understand. I can't wait to read the sequel, whenever it will come out. The characters were intriguing and fascinating without even trying. Feels like you're traveling too! Which is a great thing to feel in a book. There's a quote that totally applies to this book. "Books take us places when we have no where to go," something along those lines describes this book. Let me tell you, I don't believe I'll be traveling to the places in this book very soon. Overall, really fun, quick read. I'd recommend it for quenching your dystopian young-adult book craving. Because seriously, aren't YA books the best?!
Un inicio bueno y ligero pero que deja un poco que desear con respecto a la protagonista y sus co-protas.
No la hace resaltar demasiado entre las demás pues también cuenta con clichés pero son de esos libros que te los lees porque te diviertes y te hacen pasar un buen rato.
Espero y mejore la cosa, en especial los viajes por todo el mundo y las escenas de acción.
No la hace resaltar demasiado entre las demás pues también cuenta con clichés pero son de esos libros que te los lees porque te diviertes y te hacen pasar un buen rato.
Espero y mejore la cosa, en especial los viajes por todo el mundo y las escenas de acción.