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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
This is such an addictively readable series full of intrigue and heart-pounding action! I loved the first book, and this second book didn't disappoint. I might have liked it even better than the first. It was full of suspense and unexpected reveals and the excitement of people on the run for their lives. Delving further into the secrecy and conspiracy behind the Branch, twists and surprises abound. And all of that is happening to these characters that are likeable and entertaining and that I want to root for. If you liked ALTERED, you'll definitely want to get your hands on ERASED as soon as you can to find out more about what was happening beyond the events of the story...and to spend more time with Anna and the boys. And if you haven't read ALTERED yet, go read it and then get ready for ERASED.
I had doubts about reading this, because I didn't LOVE Altered. But this book just blew me away. I loved every single minute of it and read it in less than 24 hours.
Since there was no need for back stories on the characters Jennifer Rush was able to thrust us into a book full of action, twists, and adventure. I'm now so excited for the next book in the series and cannot wait to read it and see what happens. I also ship Anna and Nick. Sorry Sam...
Since there was no need for back stories on the characters Jennifer Rush was able to thrust us into a book full of action, twists, and adventure. I'm now so excited for the next book in the series and cannot wait to read it and see what happens. I also ship Anna and Nick. Sorry Sam...
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Erased, the hotly anticipated sequel to Altered. It did not disappoint!
First, let me start off by saying that I loved Altered. I had been hesitant at first to read it, because the description of the story, in my mind, made it seem like it could either be really good or really cheesy. It was not, in any sense of the word, cheesy. It sucked me in and created a knot of anxiety that rode in my chest throughout the entire reading. When I finished, I was distraught to find that the sequel would not be released for another year!
Thankfully, I didn't have to wait that long to read Erased. I received my ARC yesterday and read it in one sitting because I could not physically put it down. Jenn Rush has this innate talent for writing suspense. I had the same knot of tension riding my chest through this sequel. I wasn't sure how she would manage to continue this story without it feeling artificial or forced, extended simply for the sake of having a second book. But somehow, she pulled it off.
Erased picks up where Altered left off. And instead of a story for a story's sake, it truly feels like you never stopped reading Altered, and moves forward into such a natural progression for the characters. The best part, to me, was that in Erased, we learn more about the Altered characters' backstories. It fills them out, and fills the holes that I'm sure many of us were desperately wanting filled after the first book. Nick, especially, develops such a wonderful depth of character, that he has quickly become my favorite of the boys.
I spent the entire reading gasping out loud, yelling at the characters, cursing decisions that were being made, creating working theories about who I thought was to blame for the current predicament, and being overwhelmed with affection for the characters as they found their way through it all. That, in my opinion, is the mark of a truly great book and a truly great author. I, for one, will be reading anything Jenn Rush publishes going forward. She has proven herself as the type of writer who can evoke tremendous emotional (and physical!) reactions to her work, and those are the writers I want to read.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who read Altered. And if you haven't read Altered yet, what are you waiting for??
First, let me start off by saying that I loved Altered. I had been hesitant at first to read it, because the description of the story, in my mind, made it seem like it could either be really good or really cheesy. It was not, in any sense of the word, cheesy. It sucked me in and created a knot of anxiety that rode in my chest throughout the entire reading. When I finished, I was distraught to find that the sequel would not be released for another year!
Thankfully, I didn't have to wait that long to read Erased. I received my ARC yesterday and read it in one sitting because I could not physically put it down. Jenn Rush has this innate talent for writing suspense. I had the same knot of tension riding my chest through this sequel. I wasn't sure how she would manage to continue this story without it feeling artificial or forced, extended simply for the sake of having a second book. But somehow, she pulled it off.
Erased picks up where Altered left off. And instead of a story for a story's sake, it truly feels like you never stopped reading Altered, and moves forward into such a natural progression for the characters. The best part, to me, was that in Erased, we learn more about the Altered characters' backstories. It fills them out, and fills the holes that I'm sure many of us were desperately wanting filled after the first book. Nick, especially, develops such a wonderful depth of character, that he has quickly become my favorite of the boys.
I spent the entire reading gasping out loud, yelling at the characters, cursing decisions that were being made, creating working theories about who I thought was to blame for the current predicament, and being overwhelmed with affection for the characters as they found their way through it all. That, in my opinion, is the mark of a truly great book and a truly great author. I, for one, will be reading anything Jenn Rush publishes going forward. She has proven herself as the type of writer who can evoke tremendous emotional (and physical!) reactions to her work, and those are the writers I want to read.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who read Altered. And if you haven't read Altered yet, what are you waiting for??
EDIT: I JUST FOUND OUT THAT REBORN (#3) IS JUST ABOUT NICK AND ANOTHER GIRL, is not that i don't like Nick but i thought it was going to be about all of my kids and wrap up the whole Riley and Branch thing, im sad :(
Oh my god I devoured this freaking book, i don’t know if it’s because of the fact that it was fast pased or because i was really enjoying it
This second book wasn’t as nice as Altered, it was good but quite repetitive in some points so it felt like we were going in circles but still Erased managed to kept me at the edge of my seat ‘cause god so much action
(Major spoilers are going to be hidden but some situations/scenes that don’t reveal much of the plot are not so if you haven’t read the book or wtver you’ve been warned.)
So who the fuck are we supposed to trust in this book? Every single time they went somewhere i felt like i was there with my kids looking over my shoulder expecting that Branch agent’s will appear through the door. There was so much action in this book and I freaking loved that
Anna was so much better in this book she was alert every single time, she didn’t trust every single soul and she wasn’t as reckless as in the first book. She has grown up so much between the first and this book and im so proud of this lady. Tbh she was so fucking badass I was cheering her at least 94% of the book.
Cas as always is my little cupcake and the funny one of the book i love him so so much
“Cas came straight over to my bedside. “My love. I’m so glad you’re awake.” And then he planted hi slips on mine, cradling my head in his hands.
I pused him off. “Cas!”
Sam reached across me and whacked Cas on the side of the head. “Quit being and idiot.”
Cas frowned. “Don’t you remember? She said she didn’t love you. She realized she loved me instead.”
I rolled my eyes.”
Even tho Trev’s betrayal made me distrust him and be mad at him, in this book he tried to demonstrate that he wasn’t a boy controlled by Branch and he showed that to Anna when he gave her the info of the lab, saved her there (in the lab), and the most important thing: he gave my kids the “weapon” to destroy Branch or at least to dissolve them.
The relationship between Nick and Anna in this book was really important to me. I didn’t wanted them to become more than friends because around the book you can see in Anna’s flashback that she trust Nick so much, like if he was part of his family or something and not in a romantic way and I was so scared that Jennifer will turn their relationship into that and im so glad that she didn’t because now that all Anna’s family is gone i feel like she needs someone to lean on no matter what (im not counting Sam on this one).
“I remember making you a promise that day,” Nick continued. “I told you I would look out for you.”
My thoughts abou Sam and Anna’s relationship are the same as in book one (you can read my review for Altered right here). Now i do admit that Sam was more open about his thought and feelings in this book and also i realized that there was moments that he was “focused” on Anna. What i want to say with that is that in book one they were kinda together but they barely talk to each other Anna was just crushing over him and it didn’t even felt like they were a “couple” not like in this book that Sam actually wanted to be there for Anna. Kudos to the kid.
Let’s talk about Dani for a second, when we realize that she’s alive i was very nervous because I felt it was going to be this really awkward ‘lost sister is back, yes that one that was dating Sam but now is dating Anna who’s Dani’s sister’ reunion. For a moment i thought that Dani was going to be a little mad about Sam and Anna’s relationship…but then we realize it was never about that, the only thing that Dani wanted is to protect her sister no matter what.
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I was a bit sad when Anna had to kill Dani (well she didn’t really meant to do it). It was the only family she had left, so she tecnically killed her whole family. Or maybe not since Will her auncle in some point says that he is her dad? But i don’t know i didn’t believe him. Anyways, the only thing Dani wanted was to protect Anna, maybe her way was not the best but i’ll give her points since she would have done everything to keep her sister safeJennifer Rush amazed me with this book, despite my desire for it to be longer. It ended like we have all solved up and thaaat is what scares me the most but I was visibly happy with everything else.
Again really shitty review because im lazy. Don’t expect too much
Loved the second book as much as the first!! A really underrated series in my opinion.
Still totally in love with this series. I saw a bunch of the revelations coming in this book but I don't even care. I love these characters and just want them to be happy! I can't wait to read Reborn and learn more about Nick!
WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT! I THINK I SHIP SAM AND ANNA AGAIN. I KINDA SPOILED MYSELF FOR THE THIRD BOOK SOOOOOOOO ANYWAYS GOING TO READ THE THIRD BOOK MANANA SOOOOOO TO END THIS NUTELLA.
(3.5 stars)
Awww I highly enjoyed this book even though it was veryyy predictable and at times a bit weird ( like the writing was too forward?) but idk i love the characters and NIICKK <3 and my one true love Cas who made me laugh so hard so many times xD
Awww I highly enjoyed this book even though it was veryyy predictable and at times a bit weird ( like the writing was too forward?) but idk i love the characters and NIICKK <3 and my one true love Cas who made me laugh so hard so many times xD