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bluebeereads's review
4.0
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4.5 stars
Damn... Well, it's safe to say this book doesn't suffer from Second-Book-Syndrome. Far from it even. Captive is intense and full of twists you'll never see coming. There's no shortage of action scenes and I was glued to the screen of my eReader until the very last page.
To avoid spoilers, I won't give you a summary. Though if you've read the blurb, my efforts here will be wasted, lol. In any case I won't give away anything that might ruin the first book for you. Captive starts a bit after the events of Pawn and that's all I'll say about it.
This time around the stakes are even higher for Kitty. There's a lot on the line and her life is in more danger than before. I loved how the author wasn't afraid to reveal a shocking twist. Well, a couple of them actually. They were heart stopping, seriously. One twist fairly early in the story literally made my heart skip a beat. And I gasped. I rarely react to a book, normally I'm just reading in silent so when a book makes me react in any way, whether it's gasping, laughing, crying or something else, it means it's doing something right. I'm glad I forced myself to stop reading after chapter 1 yesterday evening because I would've stayed up all night finishing this one. For sure.
As usual, we're introduced to a couple of new characters and I liked all of them. I won't give too many names here either, because of the spoilers and stuff. I was a bit sad I didn't see Greyson as much, because I like him a lot. Benjy still is a great character, I love him so much! I love Knox too, despite everything. I really do like Kitty as a main character, I was just a bit frustrated with her in this book. She knows how high the stakes are and she still does so many stupid things without thinking. Even when she promises to not do something because that is the safest way, she still goes out and does it, risking a lot of lives in the process. But in the end she still does it for a good reason. She wants to protect the ones she loves and is willing to give her life for them if that's what it takes. And I love her for that.
Captive is a great sequel and I can't wait to read the third and final book, Queen! If you liked Pawn, you will like (or even love) Captive too. I personally liked it better than Pawn even though my rating is the same. Fans of dystopian should like this series too! It's one of the better ones out there for sure.
zoraidasolo's review
5.0
Captive is an action packed ride full of action, life changing secrets, and political intrigue. Kitty Doe is a heroine worth rooting for.
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fictionalkate's review against another edition
4.0
Kitty Doe never imagined how drastically her life could change in just a few months. From living in a group home in near poverty, she's now paraded around the most elite parties in the country draped in elegant gowns and jewellery. All she had to do was change her name... and her face. Impersonating the Prime Minister's niece Lila Hart may not have been Kitty's choice but she knows she has to play the part to keep those she loves safe. Masquerading as a wealthy socialite is not as easy as you might think. Her fake fiance Knox is keeping things from Kitty and the secret organization (the Blackcoats) who are planning a rebellion will not share their plans. Things only get more difficult when Kitty is captured and held captive in Elsewhere - a place in which even your worst nightmares can not compare with reality. Not willing to just lay down and die, Kitty plans on getting revenge on those who hurt her most and support the Blackcoats what ever way she can.
I have to admit - I'm a little in love with Aimee Carter's Blackcoat Rebellion series. Pawn blew me away with its different take on a dystopian society and things just keep getting better. Captive is fantastically devised with Kitty really starting to stand up and sacrifice for what she believes in. She maintains some sense of herself even when the rest of the world thinks she is Lila Hart.
If you are looking for a great dystopian read after loving The Hunger Games and Divergent - Look no further than the Blackcoat Rebellion series!
In Captive, gone are the glamorous jewels and fabulous gowns. This time Kitty has to endure being marked a traitor and sent to the most horrible place in the realm. No longer a VII, Kitty is now marked as the lowest rank in society. A place where people can mark their life expectancy in days rather than years. In Elsewhere you get to see just how bad the current government are. It is slightly scary to see just how worthless they consider the lives of Elsewhere to be and how disposable they are. Ms. Carter did a great job in showing just how far removed Kitty is now compared to Lila Hart's life - and even to the drudgery of her life in the group home.
The overall story of the Blackcoat Rebellion, which started in Pawn, moves along nicely in Captive. Certain parts of the puzzle fall into place and after reading this book I'm more excited than ever to see just where the author intends on taking Kitty and her companions next. It is a little bit darker than the first but first perfectly within the world Ms Carter has created. There is a touch of romance which is nicely executed and does not overwhelm the story - which is great. I also liked that Captive is a book in which things happen. This novel does not suffer from the dreaded second book syndrome nor does it feel like a filler book. Yes things are setting up for something which promises to be amazing but there is a lot of action and consequence for Kitty as well.
IF you enjoyed Pawn, you will love Captive. Captive is one of those books which will keep you up all night reading - and then the next night just thinking about everything which happened! If you are new to the series I strongly encourage you to get out there and get your hands on a copy of Pawn! This series is quickly becoming one of my favourites with its interesting characters, hidden agendas and plots which intrigue me with their twists and turns.
Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia for the review copy.
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I have to admit - I'm a little in love with Aimee Carter's Blackcoat Rebellion series. Pawn blew me away with its different take on a dystopian society and things just keep getting better. Captive is fantastically devised with Kitty really starting to stand up and sacrifice for what she believes in. She maintains some sense of herself even when the rest of the world thinks she is Lila Hart.
If you are looking for a great dystopian read after loving The Hunger Games and Divergent - Look no further than the Blackcoat Rebellion series!
In Captive, gone are the glamorous jewels and fabulous gowns. This time Kitty has to endure being marked a traitor and sent to the most horrible place in the realm. No longer a VII, Kitty is now marked as the lowest rank in society. A place where people can mark their life expectancy in days rather than years. In Elsewhere you get to see just how bad the current government are. It is slightly scary to see just how worthless they consider the lives of Elsewhere to be and how disposable they are. Ms. Carter did a great job in showing just how far removed Kitty is now compared to Lila Hart's life - and even to the drudgery of her life in the group home.
The overall story of the Blackcoat Rebellion, which started in Pawn, moves along nicely in Captive. Certain parts of the puzzle fall into place and after reading this book I'm more excited than ever to see just where the author intends on taking Kitty and her companions next. It is a little bit darker than the first but first perfectly within the world Ms Carter has created. There is a touch of romance which is nicely executed and does not overwhelm the story - which is great. I also liked that Captive is a book in which things happen. This novel does not suffer from the dreaded second book syndrome nor does it feel like a filler book. Yes things are setting up for something which promises to be amazing but there is a lot of action and consequence for Kitty as well.
IF you enjoyed Pawn, you will love Captive. Captive is one of those books which will keep you up all night reading - and then the next night just thinking about everything which happened! If you are new to the series I strongly encourage you to get out there and get your hands on a copy of Pawn! This series is quickly becoming one of my favourites with its interesting characters, hidden agendas and plots which intrigue me with their twists and turns.
Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia for the review copy.
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wrenl's review
4.0
Welcome to Book City
Date: December 20, 2014
Spoilers Ahead
Headline
Captive
Aimee Carter
For the past two months, Kitty Doe's life has been a lie. Forced to impersonate the Prime Minister's niece, her frustration grows as her trust in her fake fiancé cracks, her real boyfriend is forbidden and the Blackcoats keep her in the dark more than ever.
But in the midst of discovering that her role in the Hart family may not be as coincidental as she thought, she's accused of treason and is forced to face her greatest fear: Elsewhere. A prison where no one can escape.
As one shocking revelation leads to the next, Kitty learns the hard way that she can trust no one, not even the people she thought were on her side. With her back against the wall, Kitty wants to believe she'll do whatever it takes to support the rebellion she believes in—but is she prepared to pay the ultimate price?
City Calendar:
This is what happened during the week.
Kitty goes to party with Knox. She leaves early, haunted by Augusta's death. Knox leaves for a Blackcoat meeting. Knox finds her after Kitty sneaks around to go to the meeting. Together, they go to the meeting. She leaves the meeting after being insulted by Knox. Benjy and Kitty prepare to leave the Hart household. Greyson gives Kitty a gift for 'her' birthday. The photograph can switch to a picture of Kitty and Benjy. She goes to Daxton's safe after learning about a file about her before becoming Lila. She takes her file and sees a file on the Masked Daxton. She shows the file on her to Knox. Knox takes off. Daxton arrives, demanding to know where his file is. He takes Kitty and Benjy hostage with a gun to their heads. Knox shoots Benjy, betraying Kitty and the Blackcoats. Benjy dies. Kitty ends up in Elsewhere. She meets Scotia. She befriends Noelle. Kitty sees Noelle and her boyfriend Elliot. Kitty is taken to the cage and sees someone who beat her up fighting against her friend. An inspection happens. Chelsea is killed because of Kitty opening her big mouth. She goes to a meeting with the Blackcoats with Scotia. She sees Scotia take her necklace from Mercer. Another day comes. Knox comes and takes three girls away to hunt. She works at the dollhouse with Noelle. She is taken to Hannah. She stays in the Mercer Mansion. Knox takes Kitty to Benjy who happened to be alive. Knox ends up not being a traitor. She goes to the bunkhouse after finding out that she has to get the armory codes and needs the lock pick on her necklace. She sees a sad Noelle and assures her help in the form of rebels will come. Kitty steals the necklace from Scotia. She sees Ellioy and Norlle in the cage. Mercer kills both when they don't fight each other. Kitty gets the codes. She is caught by Mercer. Hannah frees Kitty. Kitty goes to Scotia and gives her the armory codes. She is caught by Williams. Kitty is put into the cage with Benjy. The rebellion starts. She takes children and Benjy to the secret tunnel. Kitty finds Hannah. Hannah reveals that she is her mother and that Daxton, the real Daxton, is her father. Scotia is killed. Hannah kills Mercer. The Blackcoats come to help. Kitty is found by Benjy. She stays with him in the mansion. After staying for a few days locked up, she has sex with him. She finally meets with Knox. She sees Lila on TV.
And that's what happened this week.
Personal Ads:
Kitty Doe.
A bit stuck-up. Pretending to be Lila Hart. Loves Benjy. Ex-fiancé to Knox. Part of the Blackcoat rebellion. Rebellious. Cares. Shows her love in odd ways. Will do anything to protect her friends and loved ones. Doesn't know her parents but finds out her mother and father.
Opinions:
For me, it's hard to say whether or not I liked this book. I mostly do
I like the secrets in this book. They're interesting. We learn about Kitty's past. And the truth about the real Daxton under the Masked face. The secrets kept in this book are juicy. Can I hide the word juicy? I think so. They keep you wondering what secret is next. Kitty and Benjy running to the Blackcoats? Benjy dying? The secrets draw you in. They affect Kitty'a decisions. They drive her. I swear. The secrets make her desperate. They make her dangerous.
Kitty's change from stuck-up and whiny to brave. Kinda. She ends up doing the right thing. She ends up fighting back instead of letting it all hit you. I like her this way. She really annoyed me at first. She was acting like someone who takes advantage of everything. She lets the fantastical world of the Harts draw her in. She acts whiny when she doesn't get what she wants. A true Lila Hart if you ask me. (Lila annoyed me too. The real Lila.) If you ask me, our darling Kitty ends up in a better position. I can't wait for the next book. She'll end up a great heroine. I can tell.
And the only character I really liked is Benjy. He's kind. Caring. He'll do anything for Kitty. While Kitty doesn't seem to deserve it, Benjy is that boy-next-door. Smart. Nice. Friendly. You just want to love him. And I really liked his character. He is the guy I want as my best friend. A brother. This guy is really the good guy. Which...seems impossible. How is someone this nice? Is it possible? I'm not sure. It's a great dream, though.
There is the downside of Kitty being stuck-up. I mentioned it. Just mentioning it again.
The fast plot was driving me crazy. It jumped from scene to scene. We blasted through scenes. From Elswhere's bunkhouse to the mansion. What? The action is fast. Crazy fast. Leaps from scene to scene. I'm not sure exactly why this book is so short. I really like this book, though. The fast pace was hard to keep up with. I couldn't keep jotting down notes on plot as I read. Ten pages meant like...ten sentences of full-on description.
That. Cliffhanger. Lila Hart. The real one. She walks back in. And is Elsewhere completely free of Shields? Why? I have to wait until the next book. I want to know if there are more secrets. More betrayals. If Knox actually betraying everyone? Is he? What about Hannah? What will Hannah do? I feel like she's going to confide in Daxton. The real Daxton or not.
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4/5
Date: December 20, 2014
Spoilers Ahead
Headline
Captive
Aimee Carter
For the past two months, Kitty Doe's life has been a lie. Forced to impersonate the Prime Minister's niece, her frustration grows as her trust in her fake fiancé cracks, her real boyfriend is forbidden and the Blackcoats keep her in the dark more than ever.
But in the midst of discovering that her role in the Hart family may not be as coincidental as she thought, she's accused of treason and is forced to face her greatest fear: Elsewhere. A prison where no one can escape.
As one shocking revelation leads to the next, Kitty learns the hard way that she can trust no one, not even the people she thought were on her side. With her back against the wall, Kitty wants to believe she'll do whatever it takes to support the rebellion she believes in—but is she prepared to pay the ultimate price?
City Calendar:
This is what happened during the week.
Kitty goes to party with Knox. She leaves early, haunted by Augusta's death. Knox leaves for a Blackcoat meeting. Knox finds her after Kitty sneaks around to go to the meeting. Together, they go to the meeting. She leaves the meeting after being insulted by Knox. Benjy and Kitty prepare to leave the Hart household. Greyson gives Kitty a gift for 'her' birthday. The photograph can switch to a picture of Kitty and Benjy. She goes to Daxton's safe after learning about a file about her before becoming Lila. She takes her file and sees a file on the Masked Daxton. She shows the file on her to Knox. Knox takes off. Daxton arrives, demanding to know where his file is. He takes Kitty and Benjy hostage with a gun to their heads. Knox shoots Benjy, betraying Kitty and the Blackcoats. Benjy dies. Kitty ends up in Elsewhere. She meets Scotia. She befriends Noelle. Kitty sees Noelle and her boyfriend Elliot. Kitty is taken to the cage and sees someone who beat her up fighting against her friend. An inspection happens. Chelsea is killed because of Kitty opening her big mouth. She goes to a meeting with the Blackcoats with Scotia. She sees Scotia take her necklace from Mercer. Another day comes. Knox comes and takes three girls away to hunt. She works at the dollhouse with Noelle. She is taken to Hannah. She stays in the Mercer Mansion. Knox takes Kitty to Benjy who happened to be alive. Knox ends up not being a traitor. She goes to the bunkhouse after finding out that she has to get the armory codes and needs the lock pick on her necklace. She sees a sad Noelle and assures her help in the form of rebels will come. Kitty steals the necklace from Scotia. She sees Ellioy and Norlle in the cage. Mercer kills both when they don't fight each other. Kitty gets the codes. She is caught by Mercer. Hannah frees Kitty. Kitty goes to Scotia and gives her the armory codes. She is caught by Williams. Kitty is put into the cage with Benjy. The rebellion starts. She takes children and Benjy to the secret tunnel. Kitty finds Hannah. Hannah reveals that she is her mother and that Daxton, the real Daxton, is her father. Scotia is killed. Hannah kills Mercer. The Blackcoats come to help. Kitty is found by Benjy. She stays with him in the mansion. After staying for a few days locked up, she has sex with him. She finally meets with Knox. She sees Lila on TV.
And that's what happened this week.
Personal Ads:
Kitty Doe.
A bit stuck-up. Pretending to be Lila Hart. Loves Benjy. Ex-fiancé to Knox. Part of the Blackcoat rebellion. Rebellious. Cares. Shows her love in odd ways. Will do anything to protect her friends and loved ones. Doesn't know her parents but finds out her mother and father.
Opinions:
For me, it's hard to say whether or not I liked this book. I mostly do
I like the secrets in this book. They're interesting. We learn about Kitty's past. And the truth about the real Daxton under the Masked face. The secrets kept in this book are juicy. Can I hide the word juicy? I think so. They keep you wondering what secret is next. Kitty and Benjy running to the Blackcoats? Benjy dying? The secrets draw you in. They affect Kitty'a decisions. They drive her. I swear. The secrets make her desperate. They make her dangerous.
Kitty's change from stuck-up and whiny to brave. Kinda. She ends up doing the right thing. She ends up fighting back instead of letting it all hit you. I like her this way. She really annoyed me at first. She was acting like someone who takes advantage of everything. She lets the fantastical world of the Harts draw her in. She acts whiny when she doesn't get what she wants. A true Lila Hart if you ask me. (Lila annoyed me too. The real Lila.) If you ask me, our darling Kitty ends up in a better position. I can't wait for the next book. She'll end up a great heroine. I can tell.
And the only character I really liked is Benjy. He's kind. Caring. He'll do anything for Kitty. While Kitty doesn't seem to deserve it, Benjy is that boy-next-door. Smart. Nice. Friendly. You just want to love him. And I really liked his character. He is the guy I want as my best friend. A brother. This guy is really the good guy. Which...seems impossible. How is someone this nice? Is it possible? I'm not sure. It's a great dream, though.
There is the downside of Kitty being stuck-up. I mentioned it. Just mentioning it again.
The fast plot was driving me crazy. It jumped from scene to scene. We blasted through scenes. From Elswhere's bunkhouse to the mansion. What? The action is fast. Crazy fast. Leaps from scene to scene. I'm not sure exactly why this book is so short. I really like this book, though. The fast pace was hard to keep up with. I couldn't keep jotting down notes on plot as I read. Ten pages meant like...ten sentences of full-on description.
That. Cliffhanger. Lila Hart. The real one. She walks back in. And is Elsewhere completely free of Shields? Why? I have to wait until the next book. I want to know if there are more secrets. More betrayals. If Knox actually betraying everyone? Is he? What about Hannah? What will Hannah do? I feel like she's going to confide in Daxton. The real Daxton or not.
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4/5
everett_'s review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
bookshop_b's review
3.0
While this book wasn't as awesome as the first one, it was still pretty good :) I really liked the twists and turns and I especially loved learning more about Elsewhere.
I found Kitty a bit more annoying in this book than the last one but she is still a great character in theatres and she grows a bit more of a backbone.
Knox was like a roller coaster in this book. He kept switching from dick to normal Knox all the way throughout the book which was confusing. He has so many different faces - from the leader of the Blackcoats to being in the government's side - it's hard to really figure out who he really is and what he ultimately wants.
This book felt a bit more dystopian rebellion cliche than the first book but it was still unique enough to keep me interested.
I probably will read the last one when its released later this year but I'm not waiting desperately for the finale of this series. I've enjoyed it but it doesn't make the all time faves list.
I found Kitty a bit more annoying in this book than the last one but she is still a great character in theatres and she grows a bit more of a backbone.
Knox was like a roller coaster in this book. He kept switching from dick to normal Knox all the way throughout the book which was confusing. He has so many different faces - from the leader of the Blackcoats to being in the government's side - it's hard to really figure out who he really is and what he ultimately wants.
This book felt a bit more dystopian rebellion cliche than the first book but it was still unique enough to keep me interested.
I probably will read the last one when its released later this year but I'm not waiting desperately for the finale of this series. I've enjoyed it but it doesn't make the all time faves list.
erinarkin20's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Captive by Aimee Carter is the second book in The Blackcoat Rebellion series and I was pretty excited when I got my hands on a copy of this book because it meant I got to dive into the world that these characters live in and learn more about who the Blackcoats are as well as what their plans were.
Jumping back into this story, we find that Kitty has been working with Knox to put up a unified front and show that they love each other to the public while working to figure out what to do about Daxton. Kitty has been keeping things from Knox but she also feels like he has been keeping things from her. It is clear that neither of them really trusts each other and in the end, that is the thing that stands in their way. Kitty wants to be included in more of the conversations and decisions while Knox wants to keep her out of it.
Because of the distrust they have in each other, Kitty ends up doing some things that ultimately get her thrown into Elsewhere where she really finds out how difficult things are. As she struggles to figure out how she is going to survive, we are introduced to some new characters, namely Scotia and Hannah Mercer. I can’t say much about either of them but just know that both play pretty critical roles in the remainder of the story and have a huge impact on Kitty.
I have to admit here that Kitty drove me crazy in this book. Yes, I get it – her lack of trust in others had a lot to do with the things she did but boy, I was hoping she would support just one of the decisions that Knox made and trust that he wasn’t going to do anything bad. Ultimately, Kitty is still the same character as she was in book one, she will do anything for the people she loves and right now that list is pretty short…Benjy. He is the one person that she is willing to do whatever it takes to protect and when she realizes she may not be able to do that, everything changes.
I thought Carter did a great job of moving the story forward as well and bringing in some new characters and integrating them into the plot. Additionally, there were a few twists that I didn’t necessarily see coming and it is always a good thing when that happens. A lot actually happens in this book and it was good to see that this didn’t fall into the second book trap of being filler. We find out just how big a reach Knox and the Rebellion have as well as a bit about their plans to go after the Prime Minister and the government. In the end, we also learn a bit more about Knox and what he feels is his role within the rebellion.
Unfortunately there isn’t a lot I can say about the plot of the book as I really don’t want to ruin the story for you. There is quite a bit of action as well as some twists and turns I hadn’t anticipated. Based on how this book ended, I am definitely looking forward to the final book in this series. Please note: If you are looking for romance you may not be satisfied - I thought (similar to book one) that the relationship between Kitty and Benjy, although clearly important, was somewhat under-developed. For me, this was completely ok but I still didn’t feel the intense love that these two characters are supposed to have for each other. Overall, I think if you liked the first book you will enjoy this one as well so definitely consider checking this one out when you can.
Thank you to Harlequin Teen for the review copy!
Captive by Aimee Carter is the second book in The Blackcoat Rebellion series and I was pretty excited when I got my hands on a copy of this book because it meant I got to dive into the world that these characters live in and learn more about who the Blackcoats are as well as what their plans were.
Jumping back into this story, we find that Kitty has been working with Knox to put up a unified front and show that they love each other to the public while working to figure out what to do about Daxton. Kitty has been keeping things from Knox but she also feels like he has been keeping things from her. It is clear that neither of them really trusts each other and in the end, that is the thing that stands in their way. Kitty wants to be included in more of the conversations and decisions while Knox wants to keep her out of it.
Because of the distrust they have in each other, Kitty ends up doing some things that ultimately get her thrown into Elsewhere where she really finds out how difficult things are. As she struggles to figure out how she is going to survive, we are introduced to some new characters, namely Scotia and Hannah Mercer. I can’t say much about either of them but just know that both play pretty critical roles in the remainder of the story and have a huge impact on Kitty.
I have to admit here that Kitty drove me crazy in this book. Yes, I get it – her lack of trust in others had a lot to do with the things she did but boy, I was hoping she would support just one of the decisions that Knox made and trust that he wasn’t going to do anything bad. Ultimately, Kitty is still the same character as she was in book one, she will do anything for the people she loves and right now that list is pretty short…Benjy. He is the one person that she is willing to do whatever it takes to protect and when she realizes she may not be able to do that, everything changes.
I thought Carter did a great job of moving the story forward as well and bringing in some new characters and integrating them into the plot. Additionally, there were a few twists that I didn’t necessarily see coming and it is always a good thing when that happens. A lot actually happens in this book and it was good to see that this didn’t fall into the second book trap of being filler. We find out just how big a reach Knox and the Rebellion have as well as a bit about their plans to go after the Prime Minister and the government. In the end, we also learn a bit more about Knox and what he feels is his role within the rebellion.
Unfortunately there isn’t a lot I can say about the plot of the book as I really don’t want to ruin the story for you. There is quite a bit of action as well as some twists and turns I hadn’t anticipated. Based on how this book ended, I am definitely looking forward to the final book in this series. Please note: If you are looking for romance you may not be satisfied - I thought (similar to book one) that the relationship between Kitty and Benjy, although clearly important, was somewhat under-developed. For me, this was completely ok but I still didn’t feel the intense love that these two characters are supposed to have for each other. Overall, I think if you liked the first book you will enjoy this one as well so definitely consider checking this one out when you can.
Thank you to Harlequin Teen for the review copy!
somarostam's review
5.0
The first book in this series, Pawn, made it to my five-stars favorites. It was absolutely phenomenal and I thought there was NO WAY to top the first book, but Aimee Carter proved me wrong.
Kitty Doe has been playing her role as Lila Hart, surrounded by enemies and friends, it's becoming harder for her to know who to trust. But when a series of events shake the foundations of all the lies the government has been built on, and Kitty has the hardest decision to make; give up, or fight for freedom.
This book has no dull moments, not a second passes by without something major happening, there is no boredom. I LOVED the plot. It's fast. It's electrifying. It's thought-provoking. It's suspenseful. There are even MORE things at stake in this book than in the first one.
Of course, Aimee Carter's discriptions are still to-the-point and vivid. But the strongest suit of this book is definitely the characters. Kitty amazes me. I love her bravery, her loyalty, her commitment to the cause. Her love. There is not ONE moment that I didn't like her. Then, there's Knox who got a lot more of appearances in this book. But we had little of Benjy. I hope we see more of him in the next book.
Of course, there is romance. But I am not sure whether I can consider this as a love-triangle or not. It's been two books now and I still don't know if one of the guys is considered as a love interest or not. I guess it will all be resolved in the third book and I can't wait!
The ending was thrilling and such a huge BANG that left me with millions of questions. I cannot wait to get my hands on the third book! This is definitely one of my favorite series to date! If you are a fan of dystopia and survival stories like The Hunger Games and Divergent, then this book is the one for you!
Kitty Doe has been playing her role as Lila Hart, surrounded by enemies and friends, it's becoming harder for her to know who to trust. But when a series of events shake the foundations of all the lies the government has been built on, and Kitty has the hardest decision to make; give up, or fight for freedom.
This book has no dull moments, not a second passes by without something major happening, there is no boredom. I LOVED the plot. It's fast. It's electrifying. It's thought-provoking. It's suspenseful. There are even MORE things at stake in this book than in the first one.
Of course, Aimee Carter's discriptions are still to-the-point and vivid. But the strongest suit of this book is definitely the characters. Kitty amazes me. I love her bravery, her loyalty, her commitment to the cause. Her love. There is not ONE moment that I didn't like her. Then, there's Knox who got a lot more of appearances in this book. But we had little of Benjy. I hope we see more of him in the next book.
Of course, there is romance. But I am not sure whether I can consider this as a love-triangle or not. It's been two books now and I still don't know if one of the guys is considered as a love interest or not. I guess it will all be resolved in the third book and I can't wait!
The ending was thrilling and such a huge BANG that left me with millions of questions. I cannot wait to get my hands on the third book! This is definitely one of my favorite series to date! If you are a fan of dystopia and survival stories like The Hunger Games and Divergent, then this book is the one for you!