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Des Illusions by Giovanna Fletcher

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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

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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??

abookloversdiary's review against another edition

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hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

emloc13's review against another edition

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4.0

Eve has discovered the world outside of the tower and is coming to terms with having her own freedom.

After loving the first book I had high hopes for this one too and it didn’t disappoint. The first book set the scene perfectly, introducing us to Eve and life inside the tower.

After Eve escapes and discovers the world outside the tower you really begin to understand the characters on a deeper level. The book is full of twists and turns that fill you with emotion.

After flying through both book one and two the only negative I have is that I have to wait to see what’s next for Eve and Bram. There’s a sense of mystery still attached to the ending and I need to know what happens next!