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emily_319's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Blood, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, and Child death
cora_hreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
*SPOILERS THROUGHOUT!*
I leave “Renegades” feeling both interested and a little confused. We end with three sub-plot lines to be resolved in book 2: romantic endeavors between Adrian and Nova, the Council’s ulterior motives with Max’s power-of-origin, and Ace Anarchy being alive. While they all lead up to a great book 2 setup, I’m wish that the way they were written was a bit different. Instead of Nova leaving Adrian at the end without much information, she could’ve led him on with something gentle (like a hug). That’s my main “peeve,” but everything else seems to be in the in-between of good and somewhat plot hole-y. Hopefully book 2 helps bring those to a close.
For the entire book, I liked that there was a good, solid balance between character development and action. For every sample of relationships that the reader learns about, some aspect of action or fighting was in progress, had just happened, or was going on. The action itself was engaging and broke up the book well — surprisingly, for me, it was a part that I really liked! I also felt like I could have a true understanding of most of the characters. They were funny, loving, charismatic — more than just characters, they were really people. I can’t commend Meyer enough for putting so much into them.
Overall, I give “Renegades” 4/5 stars because of how well written both the actions and the characters were written (along with plot pacing). I do wish that some of the sub plots were tied up a little bit more at the end, though, even if book 2 was in mind during the writing of book 1.
I leave “Renegades” feeling both interested and a little confused. We end with three sub-plot lines to be resolved in book 2: romantic endeavors between Adrian and Nova, the Council’s ulterior motives with Max’s power-of-origin, and Ace Anarchy being alive. While they all lead up to a great book 2 setup, I’m wish that the way they were written was a bit different. Instead of Nova leaving Adrian at the end without much information, she could’ve led him on with something gentle (like a hug). That’s my main “peeve,” but everything else seems to be in the in-between of good and somewhat plot hole-y. Hopefully book 2 helps bring those to a close.
For the entire book, I liked that there was a good, solid balance between character development and action. For every sample of relationships that the reader learns about, some aspect of action or fighting was in progress, had just happened, or was going on. The action itself was engaging and broke up the book well — surprisingly, for me, it was a part that I really liked! I also felt like I could have a true understanding of most of the characters. They were funny, loving, charismatic — more than just characters, they were really people. I can’t commend Meyer enough for putting so much into them.
Overall, I give “Renegades” 4/5 stars because of how well written both the actions and the characters were written (along with plot pacing). I do wish that some of the sub plots were tied up a little bit more at the end, though, even if book 2 was in mind during the writing of book 1.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Child death, and Fire/Fire injury
taryn_g's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, and Fire/Fire injury
thereadinglemon's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I really enjoyed Renegades, the writing was brilliant and i loved the characters and world building. I did however find that not much happened in the plot so i’m hoping more happens in the next ones :) Overall, i really loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Gun violence
mpbookreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Death, Violence, and Murder
jordantung's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
jfield351's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book was really good! Wow! I was hooked by the fifth chapter and it did not take me long to read because it was so easy and interesting. Shout out to Alyssa for buying it for me, can I borrow the next one please? I also loved how diverse the cast was. The end was shocking, in a good way, and I need to read the next book now! The only thing I didn’t like was some of the dialogue (just personal preference) and some of the romance . It was very interesting, and while character driven there was a strong plot with many interesting points. The start of the book was actually a bit confusing as I did not know who was who (I kept flicking back to the cast page) and I did not know what everyone’s intentions were. I read this as part of the Dymocks challenge, as ‘book with a blue cover’. Read from 29th Dec to 10th Jan
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Blood, Gun violence, and Violence
booksanna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love the politics and the fact how well-thought out the setting and the backstory is. This is a typical but unique superhero setting with interesting characters and plot lines. Although it has some good old cliches, I found myself not intrigued or surprised by the plot. Although I really liked seeing the perspective of both sides of the story, which compensated for repetitive plot twists. I love the chemistry between the characters and how the story is diverse, with LGBTQ+ community, POC, and disabled representation. The romance sprinkles were much appreciated throughout the book. If you love superhero comics than you will like this. And please let me Mary Nova, cause she is GOAT, GOALD SILVER and any other pretty useful commodity. I really liked her as a main character. The book is definitely almost in my favorites. Great work Marissa! <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Medical content, Murder, and War
kaylee4321's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Ableism
abby_shupe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I will forever love this series. Of course it takes awhile to get going, but this is my second time re reading it and though everything is obviously spoiled for me - it’s still such a fun read! Archenemies, the second book is perfection and got 5 stars from me, but this is close. Top tier romance, and an amazing, unique plot. I will admit, a few plot holes I really start to see during my re read, but we’ll just ignore those for the sake of an amazing series 😂. Secret identities, friends/enemies to lovers, superheros, villains pov, and a ton of loveable characters; What more could you ask for?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Death