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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
i finished this a couple of days ago but it's taken me a while to decide what to say and how to rate it. it was a book i couldn't put down, it read really quickly and easily and the story flowed nicely however the overall story didn't seem to have a lot happening. the characters were endearing but not unique/spectacular. the ending was fairly obvious early on but watching the characters discover everything for them selves was entertaining. i was tossing up between a 3 and 4 star rating and went with the higher one.
This wasn't bad but I liked the first book better. I was interested in the change that has begun to happen to humans and how it expanded from the first book.
I thought Rosa's leadership of her Valle de Bravos was well portrayed. The way she had to set herself apart to be taken seriously, and the precariousness of her power in such difficult times when everyone needs a strong leader, was very well written. It said a lot about her character that she had such high expectations of herself and her position, and of Chris' character that he didn't just respect her leadership but was willing to back her up with no glory for himself.
This was better than I expected from a 2nd-in-a-series.
This was better than I expected from a 2nd-in-a-series.
Midnight
3 Stars
Synopsis
After wandering the post-apocalyptic wasteland for several years, Chris Welsh is well on his way to losing all semblance of humanity until he comes across one of the last vestiges of civilization run by the iron hand of Rosa Cortez. A force to be reckoned with, Rosa fears showing any weakness but cannot resist the desire for intimacy that Chris evokes within her. As the two face off against each other, they must also deal with threats from both within their community and without.
Review
A good story and romance but the main characters are not likeable or sympathetic.
The post-apocalyptic world is intense and gritty, however, it is still lacking an explanation as to what caused the Change in the first place.
Chris did not appeal to me in the first book and he doesn't much improve in this one. Moreover, he goes from a steadfast advocate of science to a believer in prophetic dreams and the paranormal with little character development. Rosa is emotionally scarred and distant, and her prejudices make it difficult to warm up to her.
The book is worthwhile for the secondary characters and the plot centering on a community of survivors struggling against numerous existential threats ranging from internal strife to external dust pirates.
Despite the failings of Midnight, the final installment remains on my TBR as it focuses on Penny and Tru, the children in the first book who I found particularly intriguing.
3 Stars
Synopsis
After wandering the post-apocalyptic wasteland for several years, Chris Welsh is well on his way to losing all semblance of humanity until he comes across one of the last vestiges of civilization run by the iron hand of Rosa Cortez. A force to be reckoned with, Rosa fears showing any weakness but cannot resist the desire for intimacy that Chris evokes within her. As the two face off against each other, they must also deal with threats from both within their community and without.
Review
A good story and romance but the main characters are not likeable or sympathetic.
The post-apocalyptic world is intense and gritty, however, it is still lacking an explanation as to what caused the Change in the first place.
Chris did not appeal to me in the first book and he doesn't much improve in this one. Moreover, he goes from a steadfast advocate of science to a believer in prophetic dreams and the paranormal with little character development. Rosa is emotionally scarred and distant, and her prejudices make it difficult to warm up to her.
The book is worthwhile for the secondary characters and the plot centering on a community of survivors struggling against numerous existential threats ranging from internal strife to external dust pirates.
Despite the failings of Midnight, the final installment remains on my TBR as it focuses on Penny and Tru, the children in the first book who I found particularly intriguing.
Another great read by Ellen Connor. I liked the action, the characters, and how certain events were not overly drawn out. The final book is waiting.
If you’re looking for a cute, sweet or fun romance, this ain’t it kids. Midnight is a no holds barred, tension-filled, action packed, gritty post-apocalyptic romance where the world has changed beyond all recognition. Immediately you are brought into a world where survival is paramount, the characters are compelling, the action is riveting and the stakes are even higher.
Rosa Cortez is an amazing Alpha heroine with the unenviable position of balancing power while keeping it. Her strength and courage are only matched by her tenacity, and her tenacity is borne from the love she has for the people she protects and their chance to not only survive but to thrive in a world gone mad. It’s a chance at a new beginning for everyone, including herself.
Chris Welsh was once a beta man who out of necessity has become an alpha man, allowing him to be a hero who can stand beside the woman he loves while giving her the support she needs to lead her people.
The beauty and delicacy with which the words and phrases are combined to describe the harsh and ugly world and actions of the characters are what amazed me most about this book. The prose immediately gives us a clear understanding of the beauty, cruelty, severity, simplicity and complexity of this world and its characters. In one of Chris’ first encounters with Rosa his feelings are simply described but allow us to know so much about him: “He’d been alone and wandering for more than three years. So much space, almost all of it deserted. The number of times he’d touched and held another living being was so small. Rock was rock. The air was air. He felt more in common with the elements than with these people. The draw of coming back into their fold was undeniable. And terrifying.” Each word is like a pebble dropped into a still lake rippling out and forever changing the landscape.
Midnight is the second book in the Dark Age Dawning series and can definitely be read alone. I loved the first book Nightfall, but I think Midnight is a stronger book. The immediacy of the action and the uniqueness of the hero and heroine are not only exciting but compelling. The language pops and the action electrifies. And through it all the romance is interwoven and vital.
This is a series that has taken hold of my imagination and won’t let go and is definitely a recommended read.
(If your interested the original review was posted on B&N's Heart to Heart blog http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Heart-to-Heart-The-BN-Romance/Midnight-by-Ellen-Connor-A-Recommended-Read/ba-p/1156846)
Rosa Cortez is an amazing Alpha heroine with the unenviable position of balancing power while keeping it. Her strength and courage are only matched by her tenacity, and her tenacity is borne from the love she has for the people she protects and their chance to not only survive but to thrive in a world gone mad. It’s a chance at a new beginning for everyone, including herself.
Chris Welsh was once a beta man who out of necessity has become an alpha man, allowing him to be a hero who can stand beside the woman he loves while giving her the support she needs to lead her people.
The beauty and delicacy with which the words and phrases are combined to describe the harsh and ugly world and actions of the characters are what amazed me most about this book. The prose immediately gives us a clear understanding of the beauty, cruelty, severity, simplicity and complexity of this world and its characters. In one of Chris’ first encounters with Rosa his feelings are simply described but allow us to know so much about him: “He’d been alone and wandering for more than three years. So much space, almost all of it deserted. The number of times he’d touched and held another living being was so small. Rock was rock. The air was air. He felt more in common with the elements than with these people. The draw of coming back into their fold was undeniable. And terrifying.” Each word is like a pebble dropped into a still lake rippling out and forever changing the landscape.
Midnight is the second book in the Dark Age Dawning series and can definitely be read alone. I loved the first book Nightfall, but I think Midnight is a stronger book. The immediacy of the action and the uniqueness of the hero and heroine are not only exciting but compelling. The language pops and the action electrifies. And through it all the romance is interwoven and vital.
This is a series that has taken hold of my imagination and won’t let go and is definitely a recommended read.
(If your interested the original review was posted on B&N's Heart to Heart blog http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Heart-to-Heart-The-BN-Romance/Midnight-by-Ellen-Connor-A-Recommended-Read/ba-p/1156846)
drey’s thoughts:
Ellen Connor’s Midnight is set after an apocalypse, and no I don’t know how it happened because I missed book 1 in the series, Nightfall. (No, I don’t know if it’s described there either.)
Rosa Cortez survived that apocalypse, and has managed to build a community of sorts in a ghost town she found in the middle of the desert. The hardscrabble town is stark and rough and brings to mind the frontier towns in the old westerns I used to watch. It’s not paradise, but it’s what they have. And because it’s not easy being beautiful in a world where women are scarce and men resort to savagery and brute force to get their way, Rosa is tough and smart. She not only has a town to protect and provide for, she also has to maintain an aloof persona to keep the admirers away.
When Chris Welsh shows up in town, he’s intrigued by Rosa. Then again, who wouldn’t be? But she doesn’t want anything to do with a stranger who may not stay, and whose presence might upset the delicate balance she’s managed to maintain. But the two keep getting thrown together, and can’t help the sparks that fly…
I like that this isn’t a romance set in a post-apocalyptic world, but rather a story set in a post-apocalyptic world where the two main characters happen to fall in love. Yes, the second half of the book has plenty of love-drama, but it felt natural (even as I wanted to smack Rosa upside the head!). And for those who aren’t huge romance fans, there’s plenty of action here to satisfy any fantasy/dystopian fiction fan out there. (See, I told you I didn’t know what to tag this with…)
The characters are nicely fleshed out, and I could see the story unfolding as though they were real (or as real as could be, anyway). I want more of this world and this series. I now have to pick up Nightfall to see how it all started!
drey’s rating: Excellent!
Ellen Connor’s Midnight is set after an apocalypse, and no I don’t know how it happened because I missed book 1 in the series, Nightfall. (No, I don’t know if it’s described there either.)
Rosa Cortez survived that apocalypse, and has managed to build a community of sorts in a ghost town she found in the middle of the desert. The hardscrabble town is stark and rough and brings to mind the frontier towns in the old westerns I used to watch. It’s not paradise, but it’s what they have. And because it’s not easy being beautiful in a world where women are scarce and men resort to savagery and brute force to get their way, Rosa is tough and smart. She not only has a town to protect and provide for, she also has to maintain an aloof persona to keep the admirers away.
When Chris Welsh shows up in town, he’s intrigued by Rosa. Then again, who wouldn’t be? But she doesn’t want anything to do with a stranger who may not stay, and whose presence might upset the delicate balance she’s managed to maintain. But the two keep getting thrown together, and can’t help the sparks that fly…
I like that this isn’t a romance set in a post-apocalyptic world, but rather a story set in a post-apocalyptic world where the two main characters happen to fall in love. Yes, the second half of the book has plenty of love-drama, but it felt natural (even as I wanted to smack Rosa upside the head!). And for those who aren’t huge romance fans, there’s plenty of action here to satisfy any fantasy/dystopian fiction fan out there. (See, I told you I didn’t know what to tag this with…)
The characters are nicely fleshed out, and I could see the story unfolding as though they were real (or as real as could be, anyway). I want more of this world and this series. I now have to pick up Nightfall to see how it all started!
drey’s rating: Excellent!
Wow This one was even better than the previous one , it´s like reading Mad Max or something like it..
it has adventure , action and the relatinships between all the characters it was great...
can´t wait for the next one to come out..
it has adventure , action and the relatinships between all the characters it was great...
can´t wait for the next one to come out..
I enjoyed this book but it definitely wasn't as great as the first in the series. The apocalypse setting and zombie like creatures were still awesome and badass, but this story focused a little more on the romance aspect and I didn't enjoy it as much. It just seemed like the love story was forced and really, the book would have been better without it. I was also disappointed by the fact that it only featured one character from the previous novel. Nonetheless, I did still love the concept and will definitely be reading the final book in the series!