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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
4 solid stars! There was a lot happening in this book. It had a unique plot and the ending left me wanting more.
Meh
This book was interesting to me because of the universe it is set in, but the plot moves too quickly and the writing is trite and simple.
This book was interesting to me because of the universe it is set in, but the plot moves too quickly and the writing is trite and simple.
Right on! I haven’t read a dystopian book in a while that really grabbed me so I was really excited to see this one was a mix of some of my faves: Hunger Games, The Testing and Legend. I loved the concept, the twists, all the characters and Roselle, who is such a badass!!! I’ll be starting book 2 now! I did this as an audiobook for my first one ever and so it dragged for me that way. I could have read it in a quarter of the time so I’m excited to read book 2 on my own.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this one, but I was pulled into a world we’re second-born children were seen as second class citizens and was dazzled.
I loved Roselle. Despite the crappy birth order and training, she had a huge heart. She’s loyal and goes to great lengths for those she believes in..
There are some great villains and I can’t wait to see what events unfold in the next book.
I loved Roselle. Despite the crappy birth order and training, she had a huge heart. She’s loyal and goes to great lengths for those she believes in..
There are some great villains and I can’t wait to see what events unfold in the next book.
I couldn't even finish the book. I was too busy wondering what was the background of this world to pay much attention to the narrator's voice. I would have preferred a worldbuilding infodump.
I can’t believe that it’s taken me so long to read this! I loved it. This is set in a world ruled by 9 Fates. Those born first in a family have all of the rights and those who are born second are nothing more than pawns for those born first. The story centers around a Secondborn girl, Roselle, who is actually the daughter of the leader of one of the Fates. She is assigned to be a soldier in service of the 9 Fates and must navigate the social hierarchy. The Fates are in danger from a rebel group, the Gates of Dawn.
If you want a story with a female heroine facing difficult choices, this is definitely a book for you. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
If you want a story with a female heroine facing difficult choices, this is definitely a book for you. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Actual Rating: 3.5
I've read the first book of Bartol's Kricket series, and I got to say I liked this one more. While it does have romance it does not take center stage in this book like it did halfway through Under Different Stars (You can read how I felt about that HERE). First, I found the mix of colors on the cover gorgeous, I know they say don't judge a book by it's cover but sometimes you can't help it. Secondly, the synopsis was pretty interesting, given that technically in my family I would have been a Thirdborn, so shot and killed in this world. Third, I was hoping for a strong female character, being female myself I always lean toward female protagonists (and antagonists as well) in stories.
While yes, Roselle was a strong character she did have inconsistencies in her personality. One minute she was graceful, witty, and powerful, then the next she's a shaky and anxious mess. Plus in the beginning of the book you see she is a most loyal soldier, then suddenly she's this rebellious troublemaker. While I am all for strong characters to have faults, this change in personality had no transition.
The romance was great, since it did not interfere too much in the plot, or create drama just to create drama. I think I know where Bartol is going with it which makes me more optimistic about it. This book did remind me heavily of The Hunger Games series, especially Catching Fire but once again I preferred this book over that one.
I've read the first book of Bartol's Kricket series, and I got to say I liked this one more. While it does have romance it does not take center stage in this book like it did halfway through Under Different Stars (You can read how I felt about that HERE). First, I found the mix of colors on the cover gorgeous, I know they say don't judge a book by it's cover but sometimes you can't help it. Secondly, the synopsis was pretty interesting, given that technically in my family I would have been a Thirdborn, so shot and killed in this world. Third, I was hoping for a strong female character, being female myself I always lean toward female protagonists (and antagonists as well) in stories.
While yes, Roselle was a strong character she did have inconsistencies in her personality. One minute she was graceful, witty, and powerful, then the next she's a shaky and anxious mess. Plus in the beginning of the book you see she is a most loyal soldier, then suddenly she's this rebellious troublemaker. While I am all for strong characters to have faults, this change in personality had no transition.
The romance was great, since it did not interfere too much in the plot, or create drama just to create drama. I think I know where Bartol is going with it which makes me more optimistic about it. This book did remind me heavily of The Hunger Games series, especially Catching Fire but once again I preferred this book over that one.
I ended up DNFing this book at about 33%. I just didn't care for the main character and the pacing felt kind of sluggish to me. I have been in a reading funk lately so take this all with a grain of salt. I don't think it was terrible, it just didn't hold my attention. I might come back to this later though. I got it for free from the Amazon Firsts program.
Amy A. Bartol builds sci-fi worlds for non sci-fi readers effortlessly. First her Kricket series and now Secondborn. I'm not sure if Amy would classify this as sci-fi. I suppose it's sci-fi lite and dystopian, but to me (a pretty solid romance reader) it's super sci-fi ;) However you label it, it's great reading.
Amy weaves science, romance, thrills, and chills into every word she writes in a way that engages readers. You're visualizing air-barracks, you're panting with Roselle as she races for her freedom, you're debating which man in Roselle's (very complicated) life is being truthful. And if you're a romance lover you're taking bets on who gets her heart in the end. Bravo, Amy on a very fine start to your new series. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Amy weaves science, romance, thrills, and chills into every word she writes in a way that engages readers. You're visualizing air-barracks, you're panting with Roselle as she races for her freedom, you're debating which man in Roselle's (very complicated) life is being truthful. And if you're a romance lover you're taking bets on who gets her heart in the end. Bravo, Amy on a very fine start to your new series. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Finished just because I'm determined to read all the book club books this year. Extra star because there were parts that had me turning quickly. But the author was really just following on the dystopia series trend and not very well.