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christiana's review against another edition
4.0
A worthy sequel that was so fun, I didn't think of any plot holes until way after I had a pit of stomach fear and teared up a bit at the end (THIS IS BIG FOR ME, PEOPLE).
mary00's review against another edition
3.0
A solid sequel. This book switches between two points of view, which at first felt a bit disconcerting to me. By the end, however, I was used to it and actually enjoyed the format and seeing things from different perspectives. I think it was a good choice to add Laila's point of view in, as it may have been hard for Addie to carry this book on her own.
pixiepages's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in a day! I just needed to know what happens with Addie, her best friend (Laila), everything, and everyone in her life. I do love that it picks up exactly where the first one ends. This book switches between Addie and Laila this time which is a nice change. So many pieces from the first book get referenced in and it makes it so much better to see it all play out. The way Kasie West writes is amazing. She makes you get so invested in all the characters and plays out everything so flawless in the end.
shirleymak's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED IT.
Not as much as the first one, probably because EVEN THOUGH I liked that it had Laila's point of view...idk i think it would have been better if hers was a separate short story sorta thing.
Not as much as the first one, probably because EVEN THOUGH I liked that it had Laila's point of view...idk i think it would have been better if hers was a separate short story sorta thing.
sailorsweetheart's review against another edition
4.0
“Split Second” picks up shortly after Addie Coleman’s showdown with Bobby. She decide to live in the reality where she stayed in the Compound with her mother. That being said, it means all the events that happened in her other reality never happened. Her life with her father in the Norm world never existed.
Needing an escape from reality, she leaves the Compound to the Norm world with her father as she visits him for 6 weeks. While in the Norm world, she stumbles upon Trevor, someone who played a huge part in her other reality. She begins to to have these moments of familiarity with everyone she meets, but especially Trevor.
Back in the Compound we learn how Addie’s best friend Laila life really is. We had a taste of it in “Pivot Point,” but we really see how rough her life really is. As Laila searches for ways to advance her ability to help Addie, she discovers some dark secrets within the walls of the Compound along with finding her own love interest.
Meanwhile in the Norm world, Addie’s ability is acting up. Unable to control her newly developing ability, she uses it and it does not go unnoticed. Trevor begins having suspicions of not only Addie, but everyone who attends Liberty High. Not only is Trevor suspicious of Addie, but the Compound is too. There are Compound agents in the Norm world monitoring Addie and her friends and things get INTENSE!
Now, the ending is not what I expected or wanted really. I truly felt as though the ending was rushed and left unfinished. I want MORE. I want to know if the Compound is truly corrupt. I want to know how Addie makes it in the Norm world and if she and Trevor stay together. I want to know how Trevor handles knowing the truth and how her father reacts to him knowing. I want to know how it would work if they got married, had kids even. I need answers!
Needing an escape from reality, she leaves the Compound to the Norm world with her father as she visits him for 6 weeks. While in the Norm world, she stumbles upon Trevor, someone who played a huge part in her other reality. She begins to to have these moments of familiarity with everyone she meets, but especially Trevor.
Back in the Compound we learn how Addie’s best friend Laila life really is. We had a taste of it in “Pivot Point,” but we really see how rough her life really is. As Laila searches for ways to advance her ability to help Addie, she discovers some dark secrets within the walls of the Compound along with finding her own love interest.
Meanwhile in the Norm world, Addie’s ability is acting up. Unable to control her newly developing ability, she uses it and it does not go unnoticed. Trevor begins having suspicions of not only Addie, but everyone who attends Liberty High. Not only is Trevor suspicious of Addie, but the Compound is too. There are Compound agents in the Norm world monitoring Addie and her friends and things get INTENSE!
Now, the ending is not what I expected or wanted really. I truly felt as though the ending was rushed and left unfinished. I want MORE. I want to know if the Compound is truly corrupt. I want to know how Addie makes it in the Norm world and if she and Trevor stay together. I want to know how Trevor handles knowing the truth and how her father reacts to him knowing. I want to know how it would work if they got married, had kids even. I need answers!
christina_likes_to_read's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't remember much about the first one and was worried when there wasn't a very good summary of what happened in Pivot Point at the beginning of Split Second. Despite that, I mostly caught up as I went and really enjoyed the book.
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
5.0
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4.5/5 Stars
I was surprised (and actually a little worried) when I read the back of this book (which wasn’t as detailed as the actual blurb) – it sounded like it would focus on Laila instead of on Addie. But my fears were unfounded. The book actually switched back and forth between Laila’s and Addie’s POVs, so we got to learn a lot more about Laila while, at the same time, her story was entwined with Addie’s. This turned out to be perfect!
What I LOVED:
Laila and Connor.
In this book we got to see a lot more about what makes Laila tick – why she holds herself aloof and uses boys to get what she wants without connecting with them. I thought that the relationship between Laila and Connor was well-developed. You could see a connection between them right away, even though they both shielded themselves with snarkiness and an air of indifference. I loved seeing that connection deepen into something more. Laila’s vulnerability started showing – something that she hated. And Connor was just the right mix of bad boy with a heart of gold (meaning, he had a bit of an edge, but he wasn’t a jerk!).
The plot and pacing.
I don’t want to say too much about the plot, because I don’t want to give anything away. But I will say that Addie starts discovering that her powers are transforming and that Laila wants her powers to transform. All the while, (as is said in the synopsis) there are powerful people who don’t want that to happen. Laila and Addie don’t know who to trust and they have to be careful. There was plenty of intrigue in this book and the pacing was spot-on. There was enough action to keep it interesting, while keeping the focus on character growth. I often found myself wondering what was going to happen next!
The twist.
There was a twist at the end of the book that I definitely didn’t see coming – at least not in the way that it happened. The twist was a game-changer, and made for a heart-racing finish to the book!
The negatives:
Trevor and Addie.
Because half the focus was on Laila in this book, I felt like things were resolved a little bit too quickly between Trevor and Addie. The romance between Trevor and Addie just wasn’t a huge part of the plot in this one. In some ways, this made sense because we already had so much focus on their relationship in the first book, but I just would have liked to see a little bit more of Trevor and Addie’s re-blossoming relationship.
If you haven’t read this series yet, and you’re a fan of YA paranormal, I’d definitely recommend it! Split Second was a fantastic finish to the story. If you were a fan of the first book in the series, I’m sure you’ll enjoy how West wraps things up in this one! I give it 4.5/5 stars.
4.5/5 Stars
I was surprised (and actually a little worried) when I read the back of this book (which wasn’t as detailed as the actual blurb) – it sounded like it would focus on Laila instead of on Addie. But my fears were unfounded. The book actually switched back and forth between Laila’s and Addie’s POVs, so we got to learn a lot more about Laila while, at the same time, her story was entwined with Addie’s. This turned out to be perfect!
What I LOVED:
Laila and Connor.
In this book we got to see a lot more about what makes Laila tick – why she holds herself aloof and uses boys to get what she wants without connecting with them. I thought that the relationship between Laila and Connor was well-developed. You could see a connection between them right away, even though they both shielded themselves with snarkiness and an air of indifference. I loved seeing that connection deepen into something more. Laila’s vulnerability started showing – something that she hated. And Connor was just the right mix of bad boy with a heart of gold (meaning, he had a bit of an edge, but he wasn’t a jerk!).
The plot and pacing.
I don’t want to say too much about the plot, because I don’t want to give anything away. But I will say that Addie starts discovering that her powers are transforming and that Laila wants her powers to transform. All the while, (as is said in the synopsis) there are powerful people who don’t want that to happen. Laila and Addie don’t know who to trust and they have to be careful. There was plenty of intrigue in this book and the pacing was spot-on. There was enough action to keep it interesting, while keeping the focus on character growth. I often found myself wondering what was going to happen next!
The twist.
There was a twist at the end of the book that I definitely didn’t see coming – at least not in the way that it happened. The twist was a game-changer, and made for a heart-racing finish to the book!
The negatives:
Trevor and Addie.
Because half the focus was on Laila in this book, I felt like things were resolved a little bit too quickly between Trevor and Addie. The romance between Trevor and Addie just wasn’t a huge part of the plot in this one. In some ways, this made sense because we already had so much focus on their relationship in the first book, but I just would have liked to see a little bit more of Trevor and Addie’s re-blossoming relationship.
If you haven’t read this series yet, and you’re a fan of YA paranormal, I’d definitely recommend it! Split Second was a fantastic finish to the story. If you were a fan of the first book in the series, I’m sure you’ll enjoy how West wraps things up in this one! I give it 4.5/5 stars.
silverwizzard's review against another edition
3.0
Just meh...I don't really cared for laila story...the rest was not that interesting and a bit forced..the first one was much better
redsilva95's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Gostei muito dessa duologia, os personagens, o romance e as reviravoltas foram maravilhosos. Mas achei esse volume meio apressado, e alguns detalhes foram convenientes demais pro meu gosto. Queria um pouco mais do final pra saber mais algumas coisas, uma resolução mais definitiva para o pai da Laila, Duke, Stephanie e o passado do Connor.
Gostei muito dessa duologia, os personagens, o romance e as reviravoltas foram maravilhosos. Mas achei esse volume meio apressado, e alguns detalhes foram convenientes demais pro meu gosto. Queria um pouco mais do final pra saber mais algumas coisas, uma resolução mais definitiva para o pai da Laila, Duke, Stephanie e o passado do Connor.
eyleen's review against another edition
5.0
I completely enjoyed this and I definitely have to get all the Kasie West books!
Though I'd prefer it if all her other books also had teens with superpowers in them!
Though I'd prefer it if all her other books also had teens with superpowers in them!