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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2/5
Overall, I found it ok, the topic wasn't my favorite, but I felt like I had to read it because it's been sitting on my shelf for a while
Overall, I found it ok, the topic wasn't my favorite, but I felt like I had to read it because it's been sitting on my shelf for a while
hatonkinson_23's review against another edition
5.0
Woah, a little confusing at times, but this is so intriguing and amazing, I love it!
becaboo24's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
*This review contains spoilers*
This one just wasn't my cup of tea. It had such interesting and unique world building, and even a decent plot, but unfortunately the characters were just so bland to me. Maybe I've read too many YA dystopias that all the typical YA tropes stuck out like a sore thumb, which ruined the immersion for me. Also, the FMC, Cat, made various cringey choices (I was internally screaming at her when she didn't immediately run away when Dax SHOT HER), which is typical for many YA books but also why I don't read this genre that much anymore. In addition, the technology was really really cool but the author wasn't subtle about using it purely as a plot device. (One example being at the end of the book when Cat's panel re-grew and as her comm links were showing up, she just so happened to see messages from Agnes to not trust Lachlan, and to "follow the pigeons" - So convenient that Agnes knew Lachlan was alive and happened to be tracking him and somehow happened to drop a hint about the Lachlan/non-Lachlan puppet Cat just murdered). The cliche ending was the straw that broke the camel's back for me and when I decided that I will not be continuing on with this trilogy.
This one just wasn't my cup of tea. It had such interesting and unique world building, and even a decent plot, but unfortunately the characters were just so bland to me. Maybe I've read too many YA dystopias that all the typical YA tropes stuck out like a sore thumb, which ruined the immersion for me. Also, the FMC, Cat, made various cringey choices (I was internally screaming at her when she didn't immediately run away when Dax SHOT HER), which is typical for many YA books but also why I don't read this genre that much anymore. In addition, the technology was really really cool but the author wasn't subtle about using it purely as a plot device. (One example being at the end of the book when Cat's panel re-grew and as her comm links were showing up, she just so happened to see messages from Agnes to not trust Lachlan, and to "follow the pigeons" - So convenient that Agnes knew Lachlan was alive and happened to be tracking him and somehow happened to drop a hint about the Lachlan/non-Lachlan puppet Cat just murdered). The cliche ending was the straw that broke the camel's back for me and when I decided that I will not be continuing on with this trilogy.
haileereads's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so interesting. So many ideas that I would have never considered as a basis for a story. I love how the plot evolved. It was so well thought out and I’m excited to be surprised some more in the next book.
kimal2028's review against another edition
5.0
I really likes this book a lot. The amount of hacking and the sheer amount of betrayal that happened in this book was a lot. I really liked the concept of this book though and when Cole is protective his eyes are blue. Those who have read the book know what I mean.
cegiddismacia's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars. This book was SO freaking good: suspenseful, plenty of action and twists, a little romance, so many emotions. Can’t wait for the next one!!
repunzee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
imalionheart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This was a very interesting world. The way the disease spreads and infects people and how they gain immunity was gruesome and different. The reveals were a bit insane and a little out there for me to suspend my disbelief so it fell a bit short.