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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
So this is dystopia book, where world is divided between golds, silvers and bronzes. Asteroid is flying toward earth and will kill lots and lots of people. Golds will be safe in space station, silvers underground, bronze will have to fight for few free spots.
I love the premise of the book, it is really interesting, like the books I usually love to read. But... I just couldn't connect with the books, or fell being pulled in.
I'll give it it another try after few days.
I love the premise of the book, it is really interesting, like the books I usually love to read. But... I just couldn't connect with the books, or fell being pulled in.
I'll give it it another try after few days.
Shadow Fall is an intense, action-packed book! I am sure that comparisons will be made to other dystopian/young adult books, but trust me when I say that this one stands on its own legs. The characters are all exceedingly well thought out and written about. The places are instantly recognisable from their descriptions. As for the plot itself, well it twists and turns, throwing new action at the turn of every page. There is a hint of a love-triangle, which I'm really hoping doesn't actually come to fruition!
Maia/Everly is a fascinating character, who makes choices that not everyone will agree with, but it is what she thinks she must do to protect her younger brother. Riser is someone that she knew when her world was dark, and although she has feelings for him, she isn't sure if she can trust him. Caspian is the Prince that she was 'matched' to before her life changed. Genetically, they fit, but will they in real life?
My heart was in my mouth for the climax of this book. It was one where I wanted it to end so that I knew what happened, but also didn't want to end because I needed to stay with these characters a bit longer. It does end with a major cliffhanger, just to warn you!
Exceptionally well written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt my reading flow, this was a thoroughly enjoyable book that I would happily recommend, and I look forward to reading further in the series.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Maia/Everly is a fascinating character, who makes choices that not everyone will agree with, but it is what she thinks she must do to protect her younger brother. Riser is someone that she knew when her world was dark, and although she has feelings for him, she isn't sure if she can trust him. Caspian is the Prince that she was 'matched' to before her life changed. Genetically, they fit, but will they in real life?
My heart was in my mouth for the climax of this book. It was one where I wanted it to end so that I knew what happened, but also didn't want to end because I needed to stay with these characters a bit longer. It does end with a major cliffhanger, just to warn you!
Exceptionally well written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt my reading flow, this was a thoroughly enjoyable book that I would happily recommend, and I look forward to reading further in the series.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Shadow Fall by Audrey Grey is by far one of the best books that I have read this year. It has everything that I look for in a Science Fiction/Fantasy novel, and the most of its power lies within its groundbreaking heroine, Maia.
Audrey Grey knows how to make vibrant characters that know how to hold their own, while also throwing at them obstacles that they can't help but tackle. From the first page, I was able to become fully consumed in Grey's writing, and that is not something that I see very often in today's literature. Grey knows how to paint pictures instead of telling the reader what is going on, and her genius is unsurpassed. She has made science fiction beautiful, instead of hard and untouchable, and that is a gift that I have not found in any other science fiction novel.
But one of the best aspects of this novel was that it heavily surrounded the family structure and the bonds that connect us at birth. So many novels today focus only on the romantic connection that humans have with one another, but Grey proved that familial bonds are just as strong, if not stronger, than romantic ones. Maia reminded me of Katniss from the Hunger Games with how passionate she was about her family and caring for others, and her survival skills were just as intense. When this book ended I did not want the story to end, and I have started to read it for the second time which is not something that I do very frequently.
Shadow Fall will be released November 22, and if you haven't already pre-ordered your copy, then I highly suggest that you do. This book, while featuring elements that connect it to others in its genre, is a one of a kind gift to today's literature.
Audrey Grey knows how to make vibrant characters that know how to hold their own, while also throwing at them obstacles that they can't help but tackle. From the first page, I was able to become fully consumed in Grey's writing, and that is not something that I see very often in today's literature. Grey knows how to paint pictures instead of telling the reader what is going on, and her genius is unsurpassed. She has made science fiction beautiful, instead of hard and untouchable, and that is a gift that I have not found in any other science fiction novel.
But one of the best aspects of this novel was that it heavily surrounded the family structure and the bonds that connect us at birth. So many novels today focus only on the romantic connection that humans have with one another, but Grey proved that familial bonds are just as strong, if not stronger, than romantic ones. Maia reminded me of Katniss from the Hunger Games with how passionate she was about her family and caring for others, and her survival skills were just as intense. When this book ended I did not want the story to end, and I have started to read it for the second time which is not something that I do very frequently.
Shadow Fall will be released November 22, and if you haven't already pre-ordered your copy, then I highly suggest that you do. This book, while featuring elements that connect it to others in its genre, is a one of a kind gift to today's literature.
It started off a little slow, but I’m so glad I pushed through. It picks up about half way into the book and doesn’t slow back down, imo. Book 3 absolutely wrecked me at the end. Definitely some twists and turns that will rip your heart out and put it back together.
This dystopian novel is a work of word artistry. I was hooked from the very beginning, and though I couldn’t get through it as quickly as I would have liked (busy personal life right now), every time I picked up the book, I was thoroughly captivated by the world this author gave her readers.
Maia was such an interesting character. Special for a reason unknown other, she has been fighting all her life simply to survive, because Lord knows the world would like nothing more than to see her perish. But she thrives and she survives, and she might just be the key that saves the earth from mass destruction. But how?
I was so intrigued by the concept of “reconstruction” and the large role that it played in this world. What would it be like to literally put on someone else’s skin? To be someone else entirely…or maybe not entirely. Because a small, scared piece of the old Maia still remains. But will it help her odds at survival? Or will it be the thing that gets her killed?
I highly recommend this book to dystopian lovers and those who enjoy a tale of adventure and peril. It has elements of romance in it, but I think that it is second to the story and world-building in this book. Be forewarned though, there is a MAJOR cliffhanger at the end. Beware all ye who pass beyond this review, and I sincerely hope y’all enjoy the ride!
Maia was such an interesting character. Special for a reason unknown other, she has been fighting all her life simply to survive, because Lord knows the world would like nothing more than to see her perish. But she thrives and she survives, and she might just be the key that saves the earth from mass destruction. But how?
I was so intrigued by the concept of “reconstruction” and the large role that it played in this world. What would it be like to literally put on someone else’s skin? To be someone else entirely…or maybe not entirely. Because a small, scared piece of the old Maia still remains. But will it help her odds at survival? Or will it be the thing that gets her killed?
I highly recommend this book to dystopian lovers and those who enjoy a tale of adventure and peril. It has elements of romance in it, but I think that it is second to the story and world-building in this book. Be forewarned though, there is a MAJOR cliffhanger at the end. Beware all ye who pass beyond this review, and I sincerely hope y’all enjoy the ride!
There are elements pulled from other dystopian young adult books, but instead of rewriting one of them in a new universe, it takes pieces, combines them with originality, and the resulting mix is a fun read. The descriptions and style are enough to make this book commendable on their own. A fun read overall.
Intriguing start
The description of it being a mix between Maze Runner, The Hunger Games and some Divergent is very accurate but a bit darker. I liked the world building and the introduction of characters. I’m excited to see where the trilogy goes.
The description of it being a mix between Maze Runner, The Hunger Games and some Divergent is very accurate but a bit darker. I liked the world building and the introduction of characters. I’m excited to see where the trilogy goes.
I liked the idea more than the execution. a little too much angst over feelings while fighting to survive, paired with a cliffhanger ending.
"I was a bead of blood, borne from tragedy, destined to change our dying world.”
Goodie, goodie, goodie!
This was an extremely enjoyable read, I tell you!
Hunger Games meets Divergent meets an ember in the ashes meets shatter me…And it maybe (if I want to be a bit critical) does have a bit too much recognisable elements of those typical and well known ya stories from time to time (which is why I’d stick to a 4 star rating instead of higher) and seeing that because of this fact, the story-line isn’t necessarily always original... Despite that… The author managed to also gave her own swing to it in this new dystopian/scifi setting and I was just utterly hooked & immersed from beginning till end. I immediately ordered the 2nd book, so that I can continue reading very soon #excited
It definitely falls in the darker ya section from time to time, and I loved that a lot. No beating around the bush, but a sometimes detailed portraying people in their worst and best moments. A writing job truly well done if you ask me. The characters are phenomenally written down, there was a constant ‘edge’ of excitement present for me thanks to the fast pace, action and the perfect amount of romance that was just enough to have me on the edge of me seat, constantly craving more - over EVERYTHING really.
So yeah, if you like the vibe in books like the Hunger games, an Ember in the Ashes or Shatter Me for example… Then Shadow Fall is definitely a book you need to pick up and read asap. I’m so excited to see how the story continues.
This book was so weird. That's basically all I have to say. The premise of the Trials was really intriguing to me and I did actually enjoy that part of the book, but there was A LOT of buildup to get there. I also had a hard time with the whole "borrowing someone else's body" thing and the double consciousnesses and all of that. It was just kind of confusing and I felt like it made it so the author could conveniently explain away some things: "Of course she didn't have this ability, but the girl whose face she was wearing did which made it so she could do this special thing". The whole family relationships are strange too. Overall, I think this was just a very complicated world and it wasn't explained all the way.
Note: I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Note: I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.