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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
*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*.
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*.
I really loved the action adventure of this book. The only thing I didn't like about it is that it isn't a freestanding book. I'm immediately starting book 2 to find out what happens next!
4.5 stars. This book was really good, and I plan on reading the sequel immediately.
Initial Impressions 6/14/16: 4 stars
I'm always a fan of books involving some sort of heist/espionage/secret identity so this book was a lot of fun! I guess the best way I could describe it to someone is that it's a good read alike for The DaVinci Code (not "YA DaVinci Code", whatever that crap may be) in the sense that it's got some history, secret societies, and some definite jet-setting political-thriller aspects.
I really loved the characters in this book and how they all connected. It was interesting to see their relationships to each other and what their fates might be for the Circle.
The ending got just a teensy bit cheesy for me (it crossed over into a the realm of the dramatic - although I guess in this case, anything might feel dramatic) and I felt like it was just a tad overdone but it really sets up the next book and I can't wait to see how it continues!
Perfect for fans of The Fixer by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and great for fans of Also Known As by Robin Benway and Heist Society by Ally Carter if you're looking for the same feel but on a more serious note.
I'm always a fan of books involving some sort of heist/espionage/secret identity so this book was a lot of fun! I guess the best way I could describe it to someone is that it's a good read alike for The DaVinci Code (not "YA DaVinci Code", whatever that crap may be) in the sense that it's got some history, secret societies, and some definite jet-setting political-thriller aspects.
I really loved the characters in this book and how they all connected. It was interesting to see their relationships to each other and what their fates might be for the Circle.
The ending got just a teensy bit cheesy for me (it crossed over into a the realm of the dramatic - although I guess in this case, anything might feel dramatic) and I felt like it was just a tad overdone but it really sets up the next book and I can't wait to see how it continues!
Perfect for fans of The Fixer by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and great for fans of Also Known As by Robin Benway and Heist Society by Ally Carter if you're looking for the same feel but on a more serious note.