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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
This would be interesting if I was 12 years old. At page 150 I decided I can't take it anymore.
Here’s the thing about this novel…I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes every few pages. It was all just a little too much.
The plot is very predictable and the characters are kind of dull…which I guess fits most YA books at the moment. It would have been nice to have more descriptions on the places they visited…along with more likeable characters. It’s hard to root for people you don’t care for.
It was a quick read and the story never dragged, so I guess it has that going for it.
The plot is very predictable and the characters are kind of dull…which I guess fits most YA books at the moment. It would have been nice to have more descriptions on the places they visited…along with more likeable characters. It’s hard to root for people you don’t care for.
It was a quick read and the story never dragged, so I guess it has that going for it.
"Conspiracy of Us" manages to qualify for one of my least favorite books of 2015. One major qualification for this category is that storyline has so much potential, but the actual book falls flat. So much could be done with the idea of 12 families that rule the events in the earth and have economic, political and social control over what happens. Sounds great, right? But is wasn’t. So much potential, and so poorly done.
This book follows around tiny 17-year-old Avery who manages to be simultaneously aggravating and boring female lead character, a feat in it of itself. She is obsessed with constantly stating and reinforcing how independent she is and how she doesn’t need anybody, while proving to act quite the opposite throughout the entire book. She lives with her mom, her only known living relative that she cares a lot about, and they move a lot because of “mandates” from her mom’s “work.” While attending her prom, Avery meets members of The Circle (a.k.a. the organization that is really powerful and controls everything), and decides to leave with them on a private plane to France overnight without telling her mom. Let me rephrase that, Avery, so smart and independent, travels to a foreign country without any passport, without telling her mom, (her own family member she knows or cares about), with someone she just met, because they tell her to. How is that a reasonable thing to do?
Anyway this happens, and then Avery gets to meet more of the Circle. The Circle as it turns out is only comprised of the hottest guys in the world and they are all flirty with Avery, setting the table for a great love triangle between two of the main hottest guys with really deep and interesting eyes, Jack and Stefan. The Circle wants to find some stuff, like where Alexander the Great is buried, and where Napoleon’s secret diaries are, so they can become more powerful, and another unknown group of people called the Order want to hunt them down and stop them. Action ensues. Some of that is pretty good. The one downside to the action is that Avery, because apparently there are no other clothes available in the world, can only do all of these action sequences in the tightest and shortest of dresses, and the tallest of heels. All that action in such skimpy wear leads to some inadvertent touching and also lots of stuff that Avery can’t do independently, like run or balance or jump.
So this whole plot line happens in a matter of days and Avery falls in love with one of the members of the Circle. There love is forbidden. She gets in trouble and she is always trapped in all these places by members of the Order or the Circle, the two most powerful organizations in the world, but these organizations always manage to put her in places with secret exits and unlocked windows. These super powerful organizations aren’t very smart for being rulers of the world. She manages to escape sometimes.
The way the book is set up Avery has no knowledge of the power of the two groups like the rest of the world. The Circle and the Order remain a secret organization to everyone outside of the organization. When members of the Circle began to explain to Avery the ideas surrounding what The Circle does, her reactions were painful and made her independent character that she was trying so hard to personify fall flat. Her hands were always trembling. Her body was always shaking. Her general indigent statements and exclamations of disbelief made her seem silly and over the top, because I, as a reader, had already bought into “The Circle” idea. That’s why I was reading the book in the first place. Maybe that would have been a better way for Maggie Hall to approach the book. Instead of it being a real world conspiracy scenario, maybe a dystopic universe scenario where everyone knew what was going on already would have worked more. It might have made Avery more bearable.
More stuff happens in the book and then it was “The End.” Except for not really because there is going to be another one of these books. It is going to be a trilogy starring Avery. I think I will pass.
This book follows around tiny 17-year-old Avery who manages to be simultaneously aggravating and boring female lead character, a feat in it of itself. She is obsessed with constantly stating and reinforcing how independent she is and how she doesn’t need anybody, while proving to act quite the opposite throughout the entire book. She lives with her mom, her only known living relative that she cares a lot about, and they move a lot because of “mandates” from her mom’s “work.” While attending her prom, Avery meets members of The Circle (a.k.a. the organization that is really powerful and controls everything), and decides to leave with them on a private plane to France overnight without telling her mom. Let me rephrase that, Avery, so smart and independent, travels to a foreign country without any passport, without telling her mom, (her own family member she knows or cares about), with someone she just met, because they tell her to. How is that a reasonable thing to do?
Anyway this happens, and then Avery gets to meet more of the Circle. The Circle as it turns out is only comprised of the hottest guys in the world and they are all flirty with Avery, setting the table for a great love triangle between two of the main hottest guys with really deep and interesting eyes, Jack and Stefan. The Circle wants to find some stuff, like where Alexander the Great is buried, and where Napoleon’s secret diaries are, so they can become more powerful, and another unknown group of people called the Order want to hunt them down and stop them. Action ensues. Some of that is pretty good. The one downside to the action is that Avery, because apparently there are no other clothes available in the world, can only do all of these action sequences in the tightest and shortest of dresses, and the tallest of heels. All that action in such skimpy wear leads to some inadvertent touching and also lots of stuff that Avery can’t do independently, like run or balance or jump.
So this whole plot line happens in a matter of days and Avery falls in love with one of the members of the Circle. There love is forbidden. She gets in trouble and she is always trapped in all these places by members of the Order or the Circle, the two most powerful organizations in the world, but these organizations always manage to put her in places with secret exits and unlocked windows. These super powerful organizations aren’t very smart for being rulers of the world. She manages to escape sometimes.
The way the book is set up Avery has no knowledge of the power of the two groups like the rest of the world. The Circle and the Order remain a secret organization to everyone outside of the organization. When members of the Circle began to explain to Avery the ideas surrounding what The Circle does, her reactions were painful and made her independent character that she was trying so hard to personify fall flat. Her hands were always trembling. Her body was always shaking. Her general indigent statements and exclamations of disbelief made her seem silly and over the top, because I, as a reader, had already bought into “The Circle” idea. That’s why I was reading the book in the first place. Maybe that would have been a better way for Maggie Hall to approach the book. Instead of it being a real world conspiracy scenario, maybe a dystopic universe scenario where everyone knew what was going on already would have worked more. It might have made Avery more bearable.
More stuff happens in the book and then it was “The End.” Except for not really because there is going to be another one of these books. It is going to be a trilogy starring Avery. I think I will pass.
*3.75 stars*
So the plot was amazing (I loved the historical elements so much and I wanted more) and the romance was LAMMMEE but I know that aspect is going to get a million times better in book 2 because Jack is getting OUTTA here. BYEEEE JACK. Stellan is much more diverse, likable, interesting, and I like him way more because he's not boring and Avery needs someone better than Jack. So I am FOR IT.
So the plot was amazing (I loved the historical elements so much and I wanted more) and the romance was LAMMMEE but I know that aspect is going to get a million times better in book 2 because Jack is getting OUTTA here. BYEEEE JACK. Stellan is much more diverse, likable, interesting, and I like him way more because he's not boring and Avery needs someone better than Jack. So I am FOR IT.
3.25 or 3.5 / 5 stars
So this was a lot of fun. I found myself really engaged with the story. This was basically non-stop action, so I really wanted to know what was going to happen next. Plus, the narrator of this audiobook is one of my favorite audiobook narrators, so that made me like the audiobook even more. I really like history, so it was fascinating to read about all these ancient people and civilizations and how Maggie Hall integrated their stories into the modern story.
I liked the main character, but I feel like she can be even more than what she was portrayed in this book. She has a lot of potential to be a kick-ass main character, but I feel like she wasn't allowed to fully shine because the romance and relationships almost overshadowed her character. Which leads me to a few things that I did not like about this book.
First, HOLY INSTA-LOVE. It was so painful to hear her talking about how she felt about this guy barely 4 or 5 chapters into the book. It was cringe and just, ughh. And on top of that, there is definitely the setup for a love triangle as well. I mean, I know this book came out 3 years ago but come on. So cliché and boring to read. Despite all that, I do have a favorite guy, but I need to know a little more before I pick a side.
Also, I had a really hard time suspending my disbelief to read this book. Avery, the main character, finds out this crazy secret about her family and she ... accepts it. Basically no questions were asked, she just runs off to Paris with these two guys that she barely knows. And I just don't find that very believable. I also felt like there were moments in this book that were incredibly convenient. So that's not very believable either.
However, I did have a lot of fun reading this book and I will be continuing on with the series. This first book left off on quite the cliffhanger and I'm eager to see what will happen in the next installment. I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves fun, fast-paced YA adventure story. It's definitely reminiscent of National Treasure but in a YA format, and I think it'll end up being a fun one.
So this was a lot of fun. I found myself really engaged with the story. This was basically non-stop action, so I really wanted to know what was going to happen next. Plus, the narrator of this audiobook is one of my favorite audiobook narrators, so that made me like the audiobook even more. I really like history, so it was fascinating to read about all these ancient people and civilizations and how Maggie Hall integrated their stories into the modern story.
I liked the main character, but I feel like she can be even more than what she was portrayed in this book. She has a lot of potential to be a kick-ass main character, but I feel like she wasn't allowed to fully shine because the romance and relationships almost overshadowed her character. Which leads me to a few things that I did not like about this book.
First, HOLY INSTA-LOVE. It was so painful to hear her talking about how she felt about this guy barely 4 or 5 chapters into the book. It was cringe and just, ughh. And on top of that, there is definitely the setup for a love triangle as well. I mean, I know this book came out 3 years ago but come on. So cliché and boring to read. Despite all that, I do have a favorite guy, but I need to know a little more before I pick a side.
Also, I had a really hard time suspending my disbelief to read this book. Avery, the main character, finds out this crazy secret about her family and she ... accepts it. Basically no questions were asked, she just runs off to Paris with these two guys that she barely knows. And I just don't find that very believable. I also felt like there were moments in this book that were incredibly convenient. So that's not very believable either.
However, I did have a lot of fun reading this book and I will be continuing on with the series. This first book left off on quite the cliffhanger and I'm eager to see what will happen in the next installment. I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves fun, fast-paced YA adventure story. It's definitely reminiscent of National Treasure but in a YA format, and I think it'll end up being a fun one.
A fun beach read! Kept me guessing what would come next!
3/5 STARS
HONESTLY.....
This book.......
WAS HILARIOUS.
(STORY, CHARACTERS, WRITING, PLOT...ETC)
Ok, here's the breakdown: if you like action packed entertaining movies like, NATIONAL TREASURE, FOOL'S GOLD, THE DAVINCI CODE, or TRANSFORMERS.....(I was gonna include INDIANA JONES but HELLS NO that movie is better than all these combined), then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.
There are books that are great: because of their content, writing, developed characters, and story.
Then there are books that we just read because it sounds interesting and is entertaining in the fact the it's a fast-paced book..........in which that it was cliche, had laughable characters, predictable plot, and flimsy writing.....but overall, we enjoy it nonetheless.
Was the CONSPIRACY OF US an awesome action packed book with great characters, developed story, and terrific writing????
well, yes....
and NO.
TCOU HAD: A REALLY REALLY GREAT PREMISE: AN INTERESTING STORY. A GREAT PACE. WRITING WASN'T SO BAD EITHER. To say in the least it was a very interesting story that was v v fast-paced filled with non-stop action.
BUT....
but it did HAVE: weak characters. confusing plot. terrible deliverance. And by deliverance I mean how the author developed the story to us readers.
In the end, this book was a great read for me in terms of entertainment; I went into it with an open mind and to say in the least, I really liked it! However, if you're going into this book wanting something more, than this is NOT the book for you.
But if one day, you're feeling bored and want to read something entertaining, action packed, and fast paced - be like me and go into it with an open mind and take a break from all those 'dictionaries' you guys read....you know? Like, live a little? #YOLO.
JK.
But seriously, it wasn't that bad. *shrugs*.
HONESTLY.....
This book.......
WAS HILARIOUS.
(STORY, CHARACTERS, WRITING, PLOT...ETC)
Ok, here's the breakdown: if you like action packed entertaining movies like, NATIONAL TREASURE, FOOL'S GOLD, THE DAVINCI CODE, or TRANSFORMERS.....(I was gonna include INDIANA JONES but HELLS NO that movie is better than all these combined), then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.
There are books that are great: because of their content, writing, developed characters, and story.
Then there are books that we just read because it sounds interesting and is entertaining in the fact the it's a fast-paced book..........in which that it was cliche, had laughable characters, predictable plot, and flimsy writing.....but overall, we enjoy it nonetheless.
Was the CONSPIRACY OF US an awesome action packed book with great characters, developed story, and terrific writing????
well, yes....
and NO.
TCOU HAD: A REALLY REALLY GREAT PREMISE: AN INTERESTING STORY. A GREAT PACE. WRITING WASN'T SO BAD EITHER. To say in the least it was a very interesting story that was v v fast-paced filled with non-stop action.
BUT....
but it did HAVE: weak characters. confusing plot. terrible deliverance. And by deliverance I mean how the author developed the story to us readers.
In the end, this book was a great read for me in terms of entertainment; I went into it with an open mind and to say in the least, I really liked it! However, if you're going into this book wanting something more, than this is NOT the book for you.
But if one day, you're feeling bored and want to read something entertaining, action packed, and fast paced - be like me and go into it with an open mind and take a break from all those 'dictionaries' you guys read....you know? Like, live a little? #YOLO.
JK.
But seriously, it wasn't that bad. *shrugs*.
3/5 STARS
HONESTLY.....
This book.......
WAS HILARIOUS.
(STORY, CHARACTERS, WRITING, PLOT...ETC)
Ok, here's the breakdown: if you like action packed entertaining movies like, NATIONAL TREASURE, FOOL'S GOLD, THE DAVINCI CODE, or TRANSFORMERS.....(I was gonna include INDIANA JONES but HELLS NO that movie is better than all these combined), then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.
There are books that are great: because of their content, writing, developed characters, and story.
Then there are books that we just read because it sounds interesting and is entertaining in the fact the it's a fast-paced book..........in which that it was cliche, had laughable characters, predictable plot, and flimsy writing.....but overall, we enjoy it nonetheless.
Was the CONSPIRACY OF US an awesome action packed book with great characters, developed story, and terrific writing????
well, yes....
and NO.
TCOU HAD: A REALLY REALLY GREAT PREMISE: AN INTERESTING STORY. A GREAT PACE. WRITING WASN'T SO BAD EITHER. To say in the least it was a very interesting story that was v v fast-paced filled with non-stop action.
BUT....
but it did HAVE: weak characters. confusing plot. terrible deliverance. And by deliverance I mean how the author developed the story to us readers.
In the end, this book was a great read for me in terms of entertainment; I went into it with an open mind and to say in the least, I really liked it! However, if you're going into this book wanting something more, than this is NOT the book for you.
But if one day, you're feeling bored and want to read something entertaining, action packed, and fast paced - be like me and go into it with an open mind and take a break from all those 'dictionaries' you guys read....you know? Like, live a little? #YOLO.
JK.
But seriously, it wasn't that bad. *shrugs*.
HONESTLY.....
This book.......
WAS HILARIOUS.
(STORY, CHARACTERS, WRITING, PLOT...ETC)
Ok, here's the breakdown: if you like action packed entertaining movies like, NATIONAL TREASURE, FOOL'S GOLD, THE DAVINCI CODE, or TRANSFORMERS.....(I was gonna include INDIANA JONES but HELLS NO that movie is better than all these combined), then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.
There are books that are great: because of their content, writing, developed characters, and story.
Then there are books that we just read because it sounds interesting and is entertaining in the fact the it's a fast-paced book..........in which that it was cliche, had laughable characters, predictable plot, and flimsy writing.....but overall, we enjoy it nonetheless.
Was the CONSPIRACY OF US an awesome action packed book with great characters, developed story, and terrific writing????
well, yes....
and NO.
TCOU HAD: A REALLY REALLY GREAT PREMISE: AN INTERESTING STORY. A GREAT PACE. WRITING WASN'T SO BAD EITHER. To say in the least it was a very interesting story that was v v fast-paced filled with non-stop action.
BUT....
but it did HAVE: weak characters. confusing plot. terrible deliverance. And by deliverance I mean how the author developed the story to us readers.
In the end, this book was a great read for me in terms of entertainment; I went into it with an open mind and to say in the least, I really liked it! However, if you're going into this book wanting something more, than this is NOT the book for you.
But if one day, you're feeling bored and want to read something entertaining, action packed, and fast paced - be like me and go into it with an open mind and take a break from all those 'dictionaries' you guys read....you know? Like, live a little? #YOLO.
JK.
But seriously, it wasn't that bad. *shrugs*.