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thepagelady's review
3.0
Earth 101 was a unique and interesting read! All of Jaynes friends have disappeared and no one, not even their parents, remembers them. It's like they never existed. Jaynes' character is strong and determined. She deals with it quite a bit but she handles it all well and her determination to find out what's really going on is great! This is the first in the series so we haven't gotten the whole picture with all of the characters and the world building, which isn't just earth but this was a great start to a new sci-fi romance series! The pace and the writing was good and it will be interesting to see what comes next!
atrailofpages's review
4.0
This is an interesting sci-fi and was not quite what I was expecting.
In this book we follow Jayne who everyone in their small town thinks is crazy because she remembers people that others do not. She had a best friend, and a nemesis in school who disappeared without a trace(literally) and no one knows who she’s talking about. Jayne is determined to solve this mystery and find these missing girls. Meanwhile, she meets a boy, Aithen, and they start seeing each other and get intimate. As she’s dating Aithen, and trying to find these girls, Jayne starts learning there is more to what happened to those girls than meets the eye.
This is a very slow book. I do not mind slow books, and I think this one was well done because as you’re reading it, you just want to know what is happening and why. We’re basically in the same shoes as Jayne trying to figure it out, and once you do, it’s like, what now?! There is definitely a lot more going on than it seems after reading the synopsis. I appreciate Jayne’s determination. I mean she didn’t allow anyone who called her crazy to stop her figure out this mystery.
This is a fun sci-fi that has mystery, romance, and adventure. If you love sci-fi with a bit of romance, then I think you’ll enjoy this one! I received an advance review copy for free(thank you to BookSirens and the author), and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
In this book we follow Jayne who everyone in their small town thinks is crazy because she remembers people that others do not. She had a best friend, and a nemesis in school who disappeared without a trace(literally) and no one knows who she’s talking about. Jayne is determined to solve this mystery and find these missing girls. Meanwhile, she meets a boy, Aithen, and they start seeing each other and get intimate. As she’s dating Aithen, and trying to find these girls, Jayne starts learning there is more to what happened to those girls than meets the eye.
This is a very slow book. I do not mind slow books, and I think this one was well done because as you’re reading it, you just want to know what is happening and why. We’re basically in the same shoes as Jayne trying to figure it out, and once you do, it’s like, what now?! There is definitely a lot more going on than it seems after reading the synopsis. I appreciate Jayne’s determination. I mean she didn’t allow anyone who called her crazy to stop her figure out this mystery.
This is a fun sci-fi that has mystery, romance, and adventure. If you love sci-fi with a bit of romance, then I think you’ll enjoy this one! I received an advance review copy for free(thank you to BookSirens and the author), and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
briaraq's review
2.0
I love the beginning and was really into it. I couldn’t put it down but then came the pregnancy and going to another planet. I just didn’t enjoy that part. I felt a little like a Wattpad book when it got to that point, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It just wasn’t what I was expecting.
Thank you to BookSirens and Emae Church for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to BookSirens and Emae Church for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
zooloo1983's review
4.0
I have to start off by saying what an imagination Emae has!! Wowzers!!!!! I loved everything that was brought to the table! I mean I can’t imagine what sort of research was carried out, but it was epic!
I had no idea where this book would go and I was merrily listening to the audiobook and then it finished! Just like that!!! Man, I hope there is another one.
I did get a bit lost sometimes with the audiobook, with all the world-building Emae has done. Don’t get me wrong it is amazing, but I lost track of a couple of things at some points, so will go back to the book.
Starting off with the day to day on Earth was a nice slow introduction as we have a mystery to solve and time is running out! Then it all hits the fan and we are whisked away to Korudaz! What a fascinating place to be! I loved Jane and Aiten’s story, a bit Romeo and Juliet ish in a sense. It fitted so well.
I was gutted by a twist because I really liked that character, but to find out they had betrayed some people was a blow! The fallout from that will be hard.
I really can’t wait for the next one, I mean there has to be one right?! I need to know what happens next to Jayne! Definitely a fab read and such an intricate world and people. I adored my time here on Earth and Korudaz. More, please.
I had no idea where this book would go and I was merrily listening to the audiobook and then it finished! Just like that!!! Man, I hope there is another one.
I did get a bit lost sometimes with the audiobook, with all the world-building Emae has done. Don’t get me wrong it is amazing, but I lost track of a couple of things at some points, so will go back to the book.
Starting off with the day to day on Earth was a nice slow introduction as we have a mystery to solve and time is running out! Then it all hits the fan and we are whisked away to Korudaz! What a fascinating place to be! I loved Jane and Aiten’s story, a bit Romeo and Juliet ish in a sense. It fitted so well.
I was gutted by a twist because I really liked that character, but to find out they had betrayed some people was a blow! The fallout from that will be hard.
I really can’t wait for the next one, I mean there has to be one right?! I need to know what happens next to Jayne! Definitely a fab read and such an intricate world and people. I adored my time here on Earth and Korudaz. More, please.
cassidee_omnilegent's review
3.0
The book tour for Earth 101 – Time to Run was an audiobook review copy, which I always enjoy. The narrator did a great job at enunciating and although I maxed out the speed on the site that it was provided on, I definitely could have upped the speed even more and followed along with ease. It is available on audible for purchase, so if you’re like me and like listening to audiobooks at a faster pace, this narrator is perfect for that. The app that provided the audio review copy stopped working for me so I went to the browser site which it was very glitchy and kept restarting the book, so that was my only issue with the audio. The narration performance was flawless, though!
I don’t read a lot of YA anymore, but this definitely reminded me of some of the books I enjoyed when I was younger. The writing style is suitable for a younger age group. There’s a conundrum here for me regarding whether this book should have been a YA book. As I mentioned, the writing is accessible for a younger age group, one that might get bored with more flowery prose and just wants to get to the meat of the story (there’s many adults that fall into this category as well, so nothing wrong with that). The sex isn’t graphic, and I don’t believe in pretending that teens don’t have sex. The confusion I have is this: Jayne is tattooed up, having sex with an alien, and ends up dealing with some pretty adult issues (I won’t spoil that storyline), albeit ones that could still happen to a teenager. Everything about her is made to seem more adult-like, so why not just make her an adult? This same story could have been done with someone over 18. I do suppose that having people disappear from a concentrated area such as a school makes it easier for a protagonist to notice, though.
The story starts off slow but once it gets to the action, it never ceases. I think this book is going to be a lot of fun for readers that enjoy the YA and NA genres. It isn’t too info-dumpy, as a lot of sci-fi books tend to veer into. It’s a straightforward book that gets its story across with ease. That ending will leave you wanting to know what happens next and how Jayne will proceed with her life and the decisions that have to be made.
I don’t read a lot of YA anymore, but this definitely reminded me of some of the books I enjoyed when I was younger. The writing style is suitable for a younger age group. There’s a conundrum here for me regarding whether this book should have been a YA book. As I mentioned, the writing is accessible for a younger age group, one that might get bored with more flowery prose and just wants to get to the meat of the story (there’s many adults that fall into this category as well, so nothing wrong with that). The sex isn’t graphic, and I don’t believe in pretending that teens don’t have sex. The confusion I have is this: Jayne is tattooed up, having sex with an alien, and ends up dealing with some pretty adult issues (I won’t spoil that storyline), albeit ones that could still happen to a teenager. Everything about her is made to seem more adult-like, so why not just make her an adult? This same story could have been done with someone over 18. I do suppose that having people disappear from a concentrated area such as a school makes it easier for a protagonist to notice, though.
The story starts off slow but once it gets to the action, it never ceases. I think this book is going to be a lot of fun for readers that enjoy the YA and NA genres. It isn’t too info-dumpy, as a lot of sci-fi books tend to veer into. It’s a straightforward book that gets its story across with ease. That ending will leave you wanting to know what happens next and how Jayne will proceed with her life and the decisions that have to be made.
natalier3's review
4.0
This was an intriguing audiobook that hooked me straight away. The narration was really easy to listen to, and the narrator had a lovely engaging voice!
As my friends may know, I love books about missing people. I read lots of fictional and true crime books, and this element was the one I was really drawn to. When the plot progressed and it became more science fiction, I was invested in the characters and unusually, this genre didn't phase me. Scifi is one of my least favourite genres, but this book helped to ease me in seamlessly and the engagement level remained high.
A great audiobook, and a really impressive debut!
As my friends may know, I love books about missing people. I read lots of fictional and true crime books, and this element was the one I was really drawn to. When the plot progressed and it became more science fiction, I was invested in the characters and unusually, this genre didn't phase me. Scifi is one of my least favourite genres, but this book helped to ease me in seamlessly and the engagement level remained high.
A great audiobook, and a really impressive debut!
fblizz's review
4.0
Entertaining YA read. I really enjoyed this story which I was given to read for an honest review by Booktasters. This is a debut novel from the author. I liked the main character, Jayne, and the plot twists which made it a hard book to put down. I am looking forward to reading a continuation of this story.
feedthecrime's review
4.0
The aspect of this book that really grabbed my attention and made me want to read it was that Jaynes friends are going missing but no one else remembers them not even their parents, it’s as if they are totally erased from the world. The plot definitely didn’t disappoint, I constantly wanted to be reading this book because it was so intriguing and there were twists and turns that I just needed to find out more.
Jayne is a really strong and determined character who has so much thrown at her that it’s hard to believe she’s only 17 with the way she handles her situation. She has so much love for her friends and family, she would do anything to help them. Then we have Aithen the new boy at Jaynes high school, she has no idea that meeting him would change the path her life is taking.
You can read my full review here: https://feedthecrime.wordpress.com/2021/07/28/blog-tour-earth-101/
Jayne is a really strong and determined character who has so much thrown at her that it’s hard to believe she’s only 17 with the way she handles her situation. She has so much love for her friends and family, she would do anything to help them. Then we have Aithen the new boy at Jaynes high school, she has no idea that meeting him would change the path her life is taking.
You can read my full review here: https://feedthecrime.wordpress.com/2021/07/28/blog-tour-earth-101/
onebookmore's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up to 4
Earth 101 – Time to Run is the debut novel from Emae Church. The first in the series, the story’s concept is pretty interesting, and the writing flows well. Jayne is one of the only people who remembers other teens who have been seemingly erased from existence. No one believes her, but Jayne determines to get to the bottom of the mystery of the missing girls. She also notices the handsome and mysterious boy in class and realizes that he may know more than he lets on. What has happened to these people, and why does Jayne remember them when no one else does?
The characters are unique and interesting, especially Jayne. She goes through a lot throughout the story, and I like that she never gives up. She’s determined and smart, and she handles shocking revelations and new experiences well. I love how dedicated she is in finding out what happened to her friends and that she is unrelenting when fighting for the things (and people) she believes in.
Other characters, though not as developed, are unique and intriguing as well. There are several characters who are so much more than they seem, and they show that people can change, grow, or hide their true feelings and intentions. Jayne and Aithen definitely struggle to identify who they can truly trust.
There are a lot of twists and turns, and the setting is not confined to Earth, which I found really interesting. Missing and unremembered teens, family tragedy, aliens, romance, new worlds, murderous threats, attempted murder, and more create a fast-paced read. There are some parts of the plot and characters that I wish were fleshed out a little more, but overall it’s a good start to the series. I’m curious to see what happens to Jayne and Aethin as the series continues.
I think this is a book that will appeal to readers who enjoy ya sci-fi romance with a bit of mystery. Thanks so much to Emae Church and Zooloo’s Book Tours for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
Earth 101 – Time to Run is the debut novel from Emae Church. The first in the series, the story’s concept is pretty interesting, and the writing flows well. Jayne is one of the only people who remembers other teens who have been seemingly erased from existence. No one believes her, but Jayne determines to get to the bottom of the mystery of the missing girls. She also notices the handsome and mysterious boy in class and realizes that he may know more than he lets on. What has happened to these people, and why does Jayne remember them when no one else does?
The characters are unique and interesting, especially Jayne. She goes through a lot throughout the story, and I like that she never gives up. She’s determined and smart, and she handles shocking revelations and new experiences well. I love how dedicated she is in finding out what happened to her friends and that she is unrelenting when fighting for the things (and people) she believes in.
Other characters, though not as developed, are unique and intriguing as well. There are several characters who are so much more than they seem, and they show that people can change, grow, or hide their true feelings and intentions. Jayne and Aithen definitely struggle to identify who they can truly trust.
There are a lot of twists and turns, and the setting is not confined to Earth, which I found really interesting. Missing and unremembered teens, family tragedy, aliens, romance, new worlds, murderous threats, attempted murder, and more create a fast-paced read. There are some parts of the plot and characters that I wish were fleshed out a little more, but overall it’s a good start to the series. I’m curious to see what happens to Jayne and Aethin as the series continues.
I think this is a book that will appeal to readers who enjoy ya sci-fi romance with a bit of mystery. Thanks so much to Emae Church and Zooloo’s Book Tours for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
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