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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
This had a slow start, and Alex made me so angry the reading sped up so that I could find out what his fate was.. In the end though I wanted more. I wanted to know what happened, it felt incomplete. I enjoyed the premise, and the characters drew me in. But i hate ambiguous endings, and it pulled the rating down as a result. This was still a solid read and I would recommend to those who like ambiguous endings.
*I received this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) through NetGalley. I received this copy free in exchange for my honest review.
*I received this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) through NetGalley. I received this copy free in exchange for my honest review.
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
It felt a tad long, but I think that comes with the multi-POV. I struggled to connect with any one character because of that as well, but the writing and the concept was unique and clear.
This is a debut YA book by Sarah Daniels and the premise just grabs you from the beginning. Forty years ago after a devastating war, the luxury cruise ship Arcadia becomes banished from Europe and all the occupants are now stuck. Anchored off the US coast which is now The Federated States. Not the same and under harsh rule and the occupants are not allowed to leave the ship.
This book is compared to both Divergent and The Hunger Games so how can it not be awesome?
Not so much a spoiler: It IS awesome. We have three alternating POVs: Sixteen year old Nik who is trying to help cause a rebellion: A act to liberate the Arcadia. Also sixteen year old Esther who is trying to just study and be a doctor. She gets dragged into the rebellion. And of course we have a POV of a baddie: Hadley. Boo!
In true expert YA fashion this one blends action, drama, evil governments, social issues. and high tension. Being older now I tend to gravitate towards more adult books so I am pretty picky about what few YA books I read and this one just checks the boxes! If I were to nitpick at all I would say it may have been too cumbersome with the three POVs. I think it would be paced better with less. But still a great book for a debut author. Highly recommended!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book is compared to both Divergent and The Hunger Games so how can it not be awesome?
Not so much a spoiler: It IS awesome. We have three alternating POVs: Sixteen year old Nik who is trying to help cause a rebellion: A act to liberate the Arcadia. Also sixteen year old Esther who is trying to just study and be a doctor. She gets dragged into the rebellion. And of course we have a POV of a baddie: Hadley. Boo!
In true expert YA fashion this one blends action, drama, evil governments, social issues. and high tension. Being older now I tend to gravitate towards more adult books so I am pretty picky about what few YA books I read and this one just checks the boxes! If I were to nitpick at all I would say it may have been too cumbersome with the three POVs. I think it would be paced better with less. But still a great book for a debut author. Highly recommended!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Stranded was such a great novel. I've been really into dystopia-type novels lately and this one was perfect. There is bit of a slow start but it is needed to set up all the characters and eventual plot line. There are also multiple POVs which makes the story telling so interesting. The last two hundred pages are so jam-packed with action that I could not put the book down. I highly recommend to anyone who likes futuristic books (gave me the same feel as when I read the Hunger Games). Can't wait for book two!!
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
2.5 ⭐️
Had a great idea but it felt like it lacked in some ways
Had a great idea but it felt like it lacked in some ways
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
The Stranded was an incredibly fun YA dystopian novel. Told from multiple perspectives, we learn why the Arcadia, previously a luxury cruise ship, is docked along what remains of the United States and how very few people are permitted to leave the ship for a better life on land. Life on the ship is rough, with it slowly breaking down after so many years 'at sea', and the inhabitants' lives are still a debated political matter. I enjoyed our main characters and seeing Esther's character growth in particular. Our villain had an interesting and fleshed out backstory, that showed (rather than told) tidbits of the situation in the Federated States.
Well-written and fast-paced from the start, The Stranded was a ride. There was little expanse on the state of the world, which was fitting for this first novel as it takes place on the ship where news is heavily regulated by the Federated States. I think this will turn out to be an excellent series and I look forward to learning more about the world in the next book. Loved it, and I'm looking forward to book two!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Well-written and fast-paced from the start, The Stranded was a ride. There was little expanse on the state of the world, which was fitting for this first novel as it takes place on the ship where news is heavily regulated by the Federated States. I think this will turn out to be an excellent series and I look forward to learning more about the world in the next book. Loved it, and I'm looking forward to book two!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated