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twowhoodles's review
5.0
This one is more experimental and I am HERE for it. I love that this is from Bits’ POV especially as she’s an unreliable narrator and she knows it!
abetterjulie's review against another edition
4.0
With the sequel to Run with the Hunted, Donohue’s voice has loosened and deepened into a distinctive and fabulous style. The story takes place within the addled mind of the heist team’s cyber expert, Bits, as she navigates a world she’s forgotten with a body full of consequences.
Her partners in crime are in need, and Bits must figure out a way to survive living in the world outside of VR to save a friend. But, what is this mission and why does Bits keep losing chunks of time whenever she tries to focus on it?
The driving narrative is Bits trying to solve her own discrepancies while her friends are patient, but also elusive. There’s a lot of story packed into a short amount of pages, and Donohue balances the mystery with action and banter.
While the end didn’t strike the bell quite as hard as I’d have liked, I loved the distinct and somewhat broken sound of Bits talking her way toward a solution. The first book in this series was from the point of view of Bristol, another team member. Her cadence and attention were focused on being polished and in control. The shift in this sequel to someone suffering a breakdown while trying to save her friends was like fire, fast and furious, and absolutely mesmerizing.
There will be squealing if the third book gives us Dolly’s view on things because who wouldn’t love a triptych of heists and friendship?
Her partners in crime are in need, and Bits must figure out a way to survive living in the world outside of VR to save a friend. But, what is this mission and why does Bits keep losing chunks of time whenever she tries to focus on it?
The driving narrative is Bits trying to solve her own discrepancies while her friends are patient, but also elusive. There’s a lot of story packed into a short amount of pages, and Donohue balances the mystery with action and banter.
While the end didn’t strike the bell quite as hard as I’d have liked, I loved the distinct and somewhat broken sound of Bits talking her way toward a solution. The first book in this series was from the point of view of Bristol, another team member. Her cadence and attention were focused on being polished and in control. The shift in this sequel to someone suffering a breakdown while trying to save her friends was like fire, fast and furious, and absolutely mesmerizing.
There will be squealing if the third book gives us Dolly’s view on things because who wouldn’t love a triptych of heists and friendship?
margaretadelle's review
5.0
I reviewed the first in this series a while ago, and I was happy to accept a review copy for this one!
This book is definitely more sci-fi than the first. And it makes sense, as it's from the hackers point of view. Admittedly, that may make it difficult for readers newer to sci-fi to understand it. But if you enjoy futuristic tech, you'll love all descriptions of VR scenarios and code. Admittedly, that isn't my preferred kind of sci-fi (at least with as in-depth as the descriptions got) but Bits was still an interesting character to follow, regardless.
The plot in this one also feels much more vague than the first. The overall plot point, with the rescue, is very straightforward. But it can take a bit to figure out what the individual bit was supposed to be. However, seeing as it was through the eyes of a mentally unwell and unreliable narrator, I can't fault the book for it.
The trio of thieves definitely feels more like a found family in this one (mostly because Bristol and Dolly are so worried about Bits half the time.) Their personalities are as bright as ever and I appreciated all the banter. They work together well and it shows.
In general, this is another great addition to the series. More sci-fi, more found family, more... weird vagueness that almost left ME staring off into the middle distance. If you enjoyed the first one, you'll love the sequel.
This book is definitely more sci-fi than the first. And it makes sense, as it's from the hackers point of view. Admittedly, that may make it difficult for readers newer to sci-fi to understand it. But if you enjoy futuristic tech, you'll love all descriptions of VR scenarios and code. Admittedly, that isn't my preferred kind of sci-fi (at least with as in-depth as the descriptions got) but Bits was still an interesting character to follow, regardless.
The plot in this one also feels much more vague than the first. The overall plot point, with the rescue, is very straightforward. But it can take a bit to figure out what the individual bit was supposed to be. However, seeing as it was through the eyes of a mentally unwell and unreliable narrator, I can't fault the book for it.
The trio of thieves definitely feels more like a found family in this one (mostly because Bristol and Dolly are so worried about Bits half the time.) Their personalities are as bright as ever and I appreciated all the banter. They work together well and it shows.
In general, this is another great addition to the series. More sci-fi, more found family, more... weird vagueness that almost left ME staring off into the middle distance. If you enjoyed the first one, you'll love the sequel.
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