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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!
jpeaslee's review against another edition
3.0
DISAPPOINTING
Look, it's not like I was expecting to read the next Great American Novel here. But I enjoyed the first book and I had similar hopes for the second. A nice, quick read with a happy ending. And yes, it delivered that much.
Problem: the second book basically took everything that I enjoyed about the first book and said, "Eh, fuck you."
In the first book, Addie and Trevor develop a pretty natural relationship. No Insta-Love. Whereas in this book, Laila and Connor instantly fall in love. Oh, sure, you can pretend that they didn't. You can say, "Nuh-uh! They didn't like each other! They despised each other!" But what actually happened was the author relied on a lazy trope where dislike=attraction. When Addie finds out about Laila and Connor hanging out, she doesn't even say, "Oooooh, you liiiiike him!" No, she literally skips straight to, "Oh! You're in love!" Unbelievably painfully stupid.
Duke's character isn't fleshed out, and frankly, I think the entire book could have been written without putting him in there. He added nothing. He learns nothing, he is punished with nothing, he redeems nothing, he is nothing. You could have had all the drama about the CC without him being involved.
Even Addie's relationship with Trevor is subpar compared to the first book. Rather than developing a relationship, we get the whole, "I know you have a secret" "No, I don't" back and forth (lifted straight from Twilight) and then Addie recovers her memories and Trevor immediately falls for her again. What. The. Fuck.
What was the point of Fake Grandpa saying "oh they take children out of the Compound if they don't develop their powers?" Can anyone tell me? I thought that was where things were going with Eli, but no.
Speaking of Eli, what the fuck? Is it just me, or did his subplot go NOWHERE? Same with Face. It was honestly, honestly, just pointless.
This book basically feels like it was handed in incomplete because the author was up against a deadline. What was the point of the kiss at the dance? What was the point of befriending Stephanie? At least give us a third book, dammit.
Look, it's not like I was expecting to read the next Great American Novel here. But I enjoyed the first book and I had similar hopes for the second. A nice, quick read with a happy ending. And yes, it delivered that much.
Problem: the second book basically took everything that I enjoyed about the first book and said, "Eh, fuck you."
In the first book, Addie and Trevor develop a pretty natural relationship. No Insta-Love. Whereas in this book, Laila and Connor instantly fall in love. Oh, sure, you can pretend that they didn't. You can say, "Nuh-uh! They didn't like each other! They despised each other!" But what actually happened was the author relied on a lazy trope where dislike=attraction. When Addie finds out about Laila and Connor hanging out, she doesn't even say, "Oooooh, you liiiiike him!" No, she literally skips straight to, "Oh! You're in love!" Unbelievably painfully stupid.
Duke's character isn't fleshed out, and frankly, I think the entire book could have been written without putting him in there. He added nothing. He learns nothing, he is punished with nothing, he redeems nothing, he is nothing. You could have had all the drama about the CC without him being involved.
Even Addie's relationship with Trevor is subpar compared to the first book. Rather than developing a relationship, we get the whole, "I know you have a secret" "No, I don't" back and forth (lifted straight from Twilight) and then Addie recovers her memories and Trevor immediately falls for her again. What. The. Fuck.
What was the point of Fake Grandpa saying "oh they take children out of the Compound if they don't develop their powers?" Can anyone tell me? I thought that was where things were going with Eli, but no.
Speaking of Eli, what the fuck? Is it just me, or did his subplot go NOWHERE? Same with Face. It was honestly, honestly, just pointless.
This book basically feels like it was handed in incomplete because the author was up against a deadline. What was the point of the kiss at the dance? What was the point of befriending Stephanie? At least give us a third book, dammit.
vidhi26p's review against another edition
4.0
This was an amazing sequel. It exceeded my expectations, although I was quite wary in the beginning. This brought the series on a while new level.
what_ella_reads's review against another edition
4.0
While I am not usually a fan of YA books set in a contemporary setting, Kasie West's books are different. She is easily becoming one of my favorite guilty pleasure reads.
I was really looking forward to this sequel to "Pivot Point." It did not disappoint. It avoided the-fast-forward-in-time-after-a-big-cliffhanger-in-the-previous-book- plot device, which can be frustrating or confusing, and picked up pretty much where the last book left off.
I was, of course, excited to see what would happen with Addison and Trevor. Their relationship is so sweet! Trevor is pretty much the perfect boyfriend. *happy sigh*. I am glad, though, that the whole book was not just about them and if they would stay together.
The book also had Laila's perspective.I enjoyed getting to understand her better and how she had been affected by previous events that took place in the first book. I also actually liked her and Conner's hate-to-love relationship (which was not to over drawn out or overly dramatic.)
Overall, I really, really liked the "Pivot Point duology." It's nice sometimes to read a sweet read with a completely happy ending!
My rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 stars
I was really looking forward to this sequel to "Pivot Point." It did not disappoint. It avoided the-fast-forward-in-time-after-a-big-cliffhanger-in-the-previous-book- plot device, which can be frustrating or confusing, and picked up pretty much where the last book left off.
I was, of course, excited to see what would happen with Addison and Trevor. Their relationship is so sweet! Trevor is pretty much the perfect boyfriend. *happy sigh*. I am glad, though, that the whole book was not just about them and if they would stay together.
The book also had Laila's perspective.I enjoyed getting to understand her better and how she had been affected by previous events that took place in the first book. I also actually liked her and Conner's hate-to-love relationship (which was not to over drawn out or overly dramatic.)
Overall, I really, really liked the "Pivot Point duology." It's nice sometimes to read a sweet read with a completely happy ending!
My rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 stars
cari1268's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't like this one as much as I liked the first. The story was still engaging and I absolutely loved the world West created. I didn't think I'd enjoy reading from Laila's perspective.
However, by the end, I far enjoyed Laila's story over Addie's. I had issues with Addie's storyline.
Laila's and Addie's voices did sound very similar. Also, with a story where so many powers are involved, I'm sure there were plot holes. But I read the story so fast that I didn't notice any. This was a still a very addicting read and one that I enjoyed despite my above complaints.
3.5 Stars.
However, by the end, I far enjoyed Laila's story over Addie's. I had issues with Addie's storyline.
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Her relationship with Trevor was so rushed and unromantic. Their early encounters felt forced and I missed the great chemistry they had in the first book. It seemed like the only reason Trevor had to like Addie at the end of the book was what Addie told him about their "past life". They really didn't have any sweet moments in this book to bring them together.Laila's and Addie's voices did sound very similar. Also, with a story where so many powers are involved, I'm sure there were plot holes. But I read the story so fast that I didn't notice any. This was a still a very addicting read and one that I enjoyed despite my above complaints.
3.5 Stars.
geozaraga's review against another edition
4.0
It's really rare for a sequel to be as good as the first book and this one was even better!! Kasie West is one of the best YA authors, her books are always entertaining!!