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leafblade's review against another edition
5.0
OK EVERYBODY MUST READ THIS
De verdad que no sé. Fue increíble. Los novatos de Tom. Dude, los novatos de Tom. Y Medusa. Dude, Medusa. Y Neil y Blackburn y Venya y WYATT!!!! y VIK DESPUÉS DE QUE TOM VUELVE!!!! y TODA LA GANG REUNIDA!!!!! les juro que no sé qué decir. No me decepcionó para nada. Me rompió el alma mil veces. Que alguien lea esta trilogía por favor me va a matar el estar sola en el fandom.
El epílogo fue hermoso. Todo lo que estuvo antes también. Sufrí con Tom por Vengerov, sufrí con Tom por Neil, sufrí con Tom por Medusa. Es un personaje con el que conecto tan fácil que es increíble, y eso que a primera vista parece un protagonista normal.
Me quedé sin cosas que decir, puede que edite más tarde (mentira). Lean esta trilogía. No se van a arrepentir y ya van a tener a alguien más con quien fangirlear, que es más de lo que tengo yo ahora.
De verdad que no sé. Fue increíble. Los novatos de Tom. Dude, los novatos de Tom. Y Medusa. Dude, Medusa. Y Neil y Blackburn y Venya y WYATT!!!! y VIK DESPUÉS DE QUE TOM VUELVE!!!! y TODA LA GANG REUNIDA!!!!! les juro que no sé qué decir. No me decepcionó para nada. Me rompió el alma mil veces. Que alguien lea esta trilogía por favor me va a matar el estar sola en el fandom.
El epílogo fue hermoso. Todo lo que estuvo antes también. Sufrí con Tom por Vengerov, sufrí con Tom por Neil, sufrí con Tom por Medusa. Es un personaje con el que conecto tan fácil que es increíble, y eso que a primera vista parece un protagonista normal.
Me quedé sin cosas que decir, puede que edite más tarde (mentira). Lean esta trilogía. No se van a arrepentir y ya van a tener a alguien más con quien fangirlear, que es más de lo que tengo yo ahora.
tequila_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
renuked's review against another edition
5.0
Let me get something out of the way. My younger brother is twelve years old. He loves playing video games and building things. I am a sixteen year old girl. I wear makeup and dresses and like shopping. We both love, love, love this series. This series is not for a particular group of people. It is for everyone because it is genius. Please do not be turned away because it is a science fiction series. It is genuinely a wonderful set of books.
First off, it is funny. I have laughed out loud in all three books. My sides actually hurt from laughing alone in my room. (I have also heard my brother doing this very same thing). It is rife with hilarity. This last book takes a much darker turn than I expected compared to the other two, but it was also filled with light moments and brilliant dialogue.
Why is it so funny? The characters of course! They are diverse, witty, and constantly teasing each other. They complement each other perfectly. There is our reckless protagonist, Tom. His best friend, Tiny Spicy Vikram. The Android (Yuri). And the brilliant, Man Hands (Wyatt). Their friendship gives me life, and I love the way they grow throughout the series. This last book showed me exactly how far they've come since starting out as naive little plebes.
Secondly, the plot. Everything twists around in this last book. It darkens to a point I did not ever consider this series would go. It deals with questions of identity, justice, sacrifice and humanity. Again, the difference from book one is astonishing in how much the characters need to deal with. Kincaid does not hesitate to develop real threats in this novel. Joseph Vengerov's twisted mind games frightened even me. He certainly ranks high on the evil-o-meter with his villainy and disregard for human life.
The romance. These books are pretty light on romance, but the relationships that grow certainly impact the book greatly. Tom and Medusa (not her real name obviously) have come a long way since beating each other up in simulations, and I loved how they didn't rush together. It was gradual and subtle throughout the series. It never overpowered the other friendships or the plot. Also, Wyatt and Yuri continue resolving their relationship which I loved.
And finally, the ending. I'm sure people will complain about the "neat" ending. We all know the world is far from perfect. But the beauty of science fiction is that, we can imagine the world to become a utopia. The science fiction elements are just plain exciting! It is the stuff of dreams: computers in brains, nanomachines, simulations, space warships. I'm tired of post apocalyptic societies that suffer rebellions and utterly collapse. Why not a rebellion that ends in the reconstruction of a world? Old movie science fiction is back, and there are finally flying cars. Why not, after all?
First off, it is funny. I have laughed out loud in all three books. My sides actually hurt from laughing alone in my room. (I have also heard my brother doing this very same thing). It is rife with hilarity. This last book takes a much darker turn than I expected compared to the other two, but it was also filled with light moments and brilliant dialogue.
Why is it so funny? The characters of course! They are diverse, witty, and constantly teasing each other. They complement each other perfectly. There is our reckless protagonist, Tom. His best friend, Tiny Spicy Vikram. The Android (Yuri). And the brilliant, Man Hands (Wyatt). Their friendship gives me life, and I love the way they grow throughout the series. This last book showed me exactly how far they've come since starting out as naive little plebes.
Secondly, the plot. Everything twists around in this last book. It darkens to a point I did not ever consider this series would go. It deals with questions of identity, justice, sacrifice and humanity. Again, the difference from book one is astonishing in how much the characters need to deal with. Kincaid does not hesitate to develop real threats in this novel. Joseph Vengerov's twisted mind games frightened even me. He certainly ranks high on the evil-o-meter with his villainy and disregard for human life.
The romance. These books are pretty light on romance, but the relationships that grow certainly impact the book greatly. Tom and Medusa (not her real name obviously) have come a long way since beating each other up in simulations, and I loved how they didn't rush together. It was gradual and subtle throughout the series. It never overpowered the other friendships or the plot. Also, Wyatt and Yuri continue resolving their relationship which I loved.
And finally, the ending. I'm sure people will complain about the "neat" ending. We all know the world is far from perfect. But the beauty of science fiction is that, we can imagine the world to become a utopia. The science fiction elements are just plain exciting! It is the stuff of dreams: computers in brains, nanomachines, simulations, space warships. I'm tired of post apocalyptic societies that suffer rebellions and utterly collapse. Why not a rebellion that ends in the reconstruction of a world? Old movie science fiction is back, and there are finally flying cars. Why not, after all?
viviennemorgain's review against another edition
5.0
The Insignia trilogy is the Harry Potter of Dystopia. Mind-blowing, thrilling, brilliant. Everyone should read it.
carolinadlc's review against another edition
5.0
SU P*TA MADRE QUÉ FUE ESTE LIBRO, TODO EL TIEMPO ESTUVE TENSA, LLORANDO, PREOCUPADA SIN PODER SOLTARLO PORQUE PASABAN TANTAS COSAS, REALMENTE NO PUEDO CREER QUE TARDE 6 AÑOS EN TERMINAR ESTA TRILOGÍA ES UN FINAL TAN BUENO Y DOLOROSO, TODO ME ENCANTA. y la verdad no veo su versión del futuro (al final) muy lejana eh
AMO LA TROPE DE FOUND FAMILY, WYATT Y TOM BESTIES FOREVER
Después de pensar un poco más creo que no hay forma de describir este libro sin spoilers, mis pensamientos siguen siendo exactamente los mismos de arriba, creo que puedo agregar el crecimiento que tuvo Tom conforme a confiar en sí mismo y en otros, como entenderse un poco más y ver realmente a sus seres queridos como personas que lo aceptaran sin importar qué. Siempre me conflictuo que incluso cuando Tom consideraba a Wyatt, Vik y Yuri sus mejores amigos, no lograba abrirse del todo con ellos, tenía muchos miedos sobre cómo lo verían si mostraba ciertas partes de sí, todo lleno de miedo al abandonó y el rechazo, los quería tanto que temía perderlos por ser completamente él, y en este libro se da cuenta que cuando la gente te quiere en verdad tu pasado y problemas no importan, y es algo que me puso muy soft, incluso cuando tuvo que pasar por cosas horribles y enfrentar sus más temidos demonios Tom aprendió que la gente lo quería de verdad, y eso no cambiaría. Also, uno desde el inicio sabe los grandes problemas psicológicos de Tom, y que al fin empiece a tomar terapia como parte de querer ser mejor fue precioso, y lo mejor fue que cuando tomó el valor de decirlo sus amigos estaban como "todos vamos bro, es la cosa más normal del mundo, pero que bien que te este funcionando".
SPOILER.
Siempre supe que para Blackburn Wyatt era como una hija, pero cuando noté que también se sentía así por Tom... me llegó, lloré con su muerte, dejo de lado su venganza, lo único que lo motivó a seguir luchando por 15 años para salvar a sus hijos :CCC
AMO LA TROPE DE FOUND FAMILY, WYATT Y TOM BESTIES FOREVER
Después de pensar un poco más creo que no hay forma de describir este libro sin spoilers, mis pensamientos siguen siendo exactamente los mismos de arriba, creo que puedo agregar el crecimiento que tuvo Tom conforme a confiar en sí mismo y en otros, como entenderse un poco más y ver realmente a sus seres queridos como personas que lo aceptaran sin importar qué. Siempre me conflictuo que incluso cuando Tom consideraba a Wyatt, Vik y Yuri sus mejores amigos, no lograba abrirse del todo con ellos, tenía muchos miedos sobre cómo lo verían si mostraba ciertas partes de sí, todo lleno de miedo al abandonó y el rechazo, los quería tanto que temía perderlos por ser completamente él, y en este libro se da cuenta que cuando la gente te quiere en verdad tu pasado y problemas no importan, y es algo que me puso muy soft, incluso cuando tuvo que pasar por cosas horribles y enfrentar sus más temidos demonios Tom aprendió que la gente lo quería de verdad, y eso no cambiaría. Also, uno desde el inicio sabe los grandes problemas psicológicos de Tom, y que al fin empiece a tomar terapia como parte de querer ser mejor fue precioso, y lo mejor fue que cuando tomó el valor de decirlo sus amigos estaban como "todos vamos bro, es la cosa más normal del mundo, pero que bien que te este funcionando".
SPOILER.
Siempre supe que para Blackburn Wyatt era como una hija, pero cuando noté que también se sentía así por Tom... me llegó, lloré con su muerte, dejo de lado su venganza, lo único que lo motivó a seguir luchando por 15 años para salvar a sus hijos :CCC
michalice's review against another edition
5.0
Catalyst has got to be one of my most anticipated reads of this year....and that was before I had even finished reading Vortex. I have loved this series from the start, devouring every book and wanting more straight after, and while I wanted to have Catalyst, I also didn't want it, by reading it then I was admitting that this series would be over. that there would be no more from the characters that I have loved, that have grown up in each new installment and made an even bigger impact on me.
I began reading Catalyst immediately after finishing Vortex, so everything was still fresh in my mind. Now an Upper Tom has to prove he has what it takes to deserve this promotion, he must prove he should be there, and that he has what it takes to become a Combatant. But his journey will not be an easy one, everything has changed at the Spire, and not for the better. With new rules, and new 'management' Tom is finding it hard to fit in, to bend to these rules, and follow instructions that really don't make sense.
Catalyst is jam packed full of awesomeness, I am actually scared to say to much in case I reveal what happens in the pages. A lot of the events that happen I did not see coming, some had me shocked and really sad wanting it to be over, that someone would come. Others had me surprised I had not realised this would happen and it completely came out of the blue. The action and the fighting had me on the edge of my seat, there was never a sure thing over who or what would win, and right down to the last few chapters you are kept guessing over what the ending will be like.
I loved getting to see this group of friends grow, as adults, as friends, and as fighters...fighters for the truth, for friendship, and for what is the right thing. I love how they were not easily coerced into something, that they had enough self belief in themselves and their friendship to know what was really right in their hearts. We even get to see an old face that really made me smile.
Catalyst is a fantastic end to this series, which is a MUST READ for everyone, and I can't wait to see what the author has in store for us in the future.
I began reading Catalyst immediately after finishing Vortex, so everything was still fresh in my mind. Now an Upper Tom has to prove he has what it takes to deserve this promotion, he must prove he should be there, and that he has what it takes to become a Combatant. But his journey will not be an easy one, everything has changed at the Spire, and not for the better. With new rules, and new 'management' Tom is finding it hard to fit in, to bend to these rules, and follow instructions that really don't make sense.
Catalyst is jam packed full of awesomeness, I am actually scared to say to much in case I reveal what happens in the pages. A lot of the events that happen I did not see coming, some had me shocked and really sad wanting it to be over, that someone would come. Others had me surprised I had not realised this would happen and it completely came out of the blue. The action and the fighting had me on the edge of my seat, there was never a sure thing over who or what would win, and right down to the last few chapters you are kept guessing over what the ending will be like.
I loved getting to see this group of friends grow, as adults, as friends, and as fighters...fighters for the truth, for friendship, and for what is the right thing. I love how they were not easily coerced into something, that they had enough self belief in themselves and their friendship to know what was really right in their hearts. We even get to see an old face that really made me smile.
Catalyst is a fantastic end to this series, which is a MUST READ for everyone, and I can't wait to see what the author has in store for us in the future.
iggybug's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
scarletcat13's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it the pacing was good and it didn't feel like things moved to slowly. But there were so things I wished could have been expanded upon the biggest one being Tom's Vanya. But it was a really good ending and I felt completely satisfied after finishing it.
sadiam's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a satisfying ending to the series without losing the charm that the series originally had. It definitely grows in maturity along with the characters and is much darker than the first two. There were several parts in the second half that had me in tears, both happy and sad.
Overall, I could not more highly recommend this series as an easy, fun, yet still highly engaging young adult science fiction series.
Overall, I could not more highly recommend this series as an easy, fun, yet still highly engaging young adult science fiction series.
lundos's review against another edition
3.0
The conclusion to the thought provoking conclusion. I like a lot of the story, but are a few parts that I didn't like, hence the 3 stars and not 4. First the almost 5% of the book breaking the MC. I know two pages wouldn't have been enough, but it was simply too hard to read for that long. And especially the final part trying to explan the bad guy's motivation. That wasn't needed. In fact the entire last part was unnecessary.
Otherwise we get a great conclusion.
Otherwise we get a great conclusion.