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mrsruthiewebb's review against another edition
4.0
This book picks straight back up where the first one left off (so read the first one!). It took me a little while to get back into it and remember how the previous ended.
The story was as action packed as I’d hoped. There were a few interesting reveals and twists through the storytelling and it held me interest.
The very last reveal before it ended, I was expecting. I’m excited to see where the story continues in the third instalment!
The story was as action packed as I’d hoped. There were a few interesting reveals and twists through the storytelling and it held me interest.
The very last reveal before it ended, I was expecting. I’m excited to see where the story continues in the third instalment!
hannahoware's review against another edition
4.0
I forgot how much I love this series so much so that I read it in under 4 hours cover to cover.
The story restarts after the chaos at the Drop and it is full steam ahead from there. We saw a lot of character development in this book even more so that the first one as Eve really starts to figure out who she is outside of the tower and how she fits in this new world.
And of course it ends with the most fantastic of cliffhangers and I cannot wait for the next book to come out!
The story restarts after the chaos at the Drop and it is full steam ahead from there. We saw a lot of character development in this book even more so that the first one as Eve really starts to figure out who she is outside of the tower and how she fits in this new world.
And of course it ends with the most fantastic of cliffhangers and I cannot wait for the next book to come out!
emma_reads_b00ks's review against another edition
3.0
I really loved the first book in the trilogy. It was clever and interesting. The characters were likable and engaging. This book was disappointing. Somehow the characters voices were lost. I didn't find them as likeable. The storyline is a bit dull and then rushed towards the end. The twists were obvious too. Hopefully the next one will be a lot better...
livlostinstereo's review against another edition
5.0
After finishing the first book, my friend almost immediately dropped off the sequel, and admittedly, I devoured it.
I was completely sucked in by this world that the Fletchers have created.
I'm not saying this book is without flaws, but the story is so damned good; this approach to a dystopian novel is so original, you can't really help but love it.
I was completely sucked in by this world that the Fletchers have created.
I'm not saying this book is without flaws, but the story is so damned good; this approach to a dystopian novel is so original, you can't really help but love it.
noraborealis's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely fabulous, an addictive read from page one to end, after the cliffhanger ending of the first book I couldn’t wait to dive right in and I wasn’t disappointed at all. This is as good as the first, and yes it comes with another cliffhanger ending, but you know it’s going to be so worth the wait, because this book was worth the wait. Giovanna and Tom are amazing writers, torturers and magic weavers ! This is a bit darker than the first, but I think even better and I cannot wait for the third book.
One of my favourite reads of the year
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
One of my favourite reads of the year
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
aliceashcroftuk's review against another edition
5.0
After waiting what feels like forever for the second in the Eve of Man trilogy to come out – here it is! I finished this book after work today and I loved it.
I’d say it was perhaps a little more predictable than the first, but it didn’t stop me devouring it in a couple of days. The characters are so intense and the plot really starts to develop in this book. I cannot wait for the third.
I definitely recommend catching up on the first two before the third comes out though because I have a feeling we’re in for a real treat.
I’d say it was perhaps a little more predictable than the first, but it didn’t stop me devouring it in a couple of days. The characters are so intense and the plot really starts to develop in this book. I cannot wait for the third.
I definitely recommend catching up on the first two before the third comes out though because I have a feeling we’re in for a real treat.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
3.0
Reading vlog: https://youtu.be/Pea0IUzpJEg
Buddy read with Maria ^^
Despite it being dizzying whilst I was trying to re-familiarising myself to who's who and getting reacquainted and centred within this world, I began to really enjoy this fast paced tempo of events unfolding. It gave it this sense of urgency which led to create this culture of panic that everyone in the EPO as well as the Freevers must have been feeling.
This was an entertaining and fast paced sequel. I found some plots to be quite predictable but there was one major one that really shocked me (and the casualties really was upsetting - it was so much darker a plot!)
I enjoyed seeing Eve taking charge in trying infiltrate and over throw the EPO and I really enjoyed the romance part too. I particularly liked that she began to display strong leadership qualities and take charge of her life, whilst dealing with some devastating truth reveals, and I enjoyed the strong scenes that extended the world building and side character inclusion.
I did struggle to keep track of who was talking at times, which caused frustration, but overall this was a good read, although I definely enjoyed the first book more.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
Buddy read with Maria ^^
Despite it being dizzying whilst I was trying to re-familiarising myself to who's who and getting reacquainted and centred within this world, I began to really enjoy this fast paced tempo of events unfolding. It gave it this sense of urgency which led to create this culture of panic that everyone in the EPO as well as the Freevers must have been feeling.
This was an entertaining and fast paced sequel. I found some plots to be quite predictable but there was one major one that really shocked me (and the casualties really was upsetting - it was so much darker a plot!)
I enjoyed seeing Eve taking charge in trying infiltrate and over throw the EPO and I really enjoyed the romance part too. I particularly liked that she began to display strong leadership qualities and take charge of her life, whilst dealing with some devastating truth reveals, and I enjoyed the strong scenes that extended the world building and side character inclusion.
I did struggle to keep track of who was talking at times, which caused frustration, but overall this was a good read, although I definely enjoyed the first book more.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
chronicreader96's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I initially loved the first book but found myself struggling more with it towards the end. In this book I had the opposite problem, I initially struggled with it but loved the end.
The Eve Illusion starts right where the first book finished. Eve and Bram fight for her freedom from the life she has been forced to live. But, is it possible for her to ever be truly free and is she safe from those who want her for their own gains?
I struggled to get into this book initially. I had forgotten who one of the characters was, although that was quickly rectified as they played a large role in this book. I don’t know if it was my mood when I picked this up, but I found the plot was slower and less exciting than the first book. That being said, things started ramping up around half way through and continued to improve for me as the book went on. The last handful of chapters really blew me away and had me feeling all sorts of emotions.
Although I had guessed the twist during the first book, I still felt excited when all was revealed. I found some parts to be so incredibly moving that my heart ached. I really love the unique concepts that are used in these books, the use of memories in this one had the psychologist in me absolutely enthralled. Overall, I found the ending so strong that it has made me super excited for the final book to be released. I cannot wait to find out what happens to all the characters and to return to this dystopian world.
I recommend these books to fans of YA dystopian/science fiction reads.
izzymvt's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked the first half and Eve and bram and that but I found michaels transformation a bit sudden and forced tbh and so some of the science was lich wild like how tf could you send a neurone down a synapse??