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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Addie lives on a secret compound where the inhabitants have paranormal abilities. Hers is the ability to live out two results of a decision, then return and make the choice. The characters are a little flat and the dialogue sometimes awkward but the gimmick of the two timelines is handled quite well by building up suspense while going back and forth. It's a fun read.
This book (mostly Addie's part in the book) feels like the normal teenage life with added selective super powers for each individual which is awesome and a dream. This book is very simple to read for even beginners and one can keep reading it without interruption or boredom. And to speak of the characters, Trevor is the best and supportive man ever and Laila is the perfect best friend one can ask for. All in one, this book is such a good read and simple in a way that everyone can enjoy it so much.
Addie has the ability to see the future. Well, sort of. The only future she can see is herself's, and only when presented with a choice. She has the ability to Search and see both outcomes of it, making her pretty good at avoiding any potential disasters or mistakes in her life.
Things change when her parents tell her they're getting a divorce, and suddenly she's faced with the choice of who she wants to live with - with her mom in the Compound and the only place she ever knew as home, or with her dad on the Outside with the "Norms", people who didn't have any special abilities. So when her best friend Laila tells her to do a Search to find out which path is best for her, Addie can't see why not. But as she comes back from her Search she's faced with a difficult choice - none of the futures she saw were particularly good ones.
Each chapter of the book tells you a story from one reality's perspective. One in which Addie still lives at home and is the quarterback's girlfriend and the other where she's adjusting to life outside of the Compound and meets Trevor, a cute boy with amazing artistic skills and a bad shoulder.
I have to give congrats to the author for this, because it was a pretty neat and interesting way to organize a book, and it kept me hook until the end. The plot itself, with all the time tricking and whatnot, was really well written and I could always tell what was happening and how it related to things on the other reality.
It was a really fun and original read, and I'll just sit here and wait until the sequel comes out!
More reviews @ Crossroad Books.
Things change when her parents tell her they're getting a divorce, and suddenly she's faced with the choice of who she wants to live with - with her mom in the Compound and the only place she ever knew as home, or with her dad on the Outside with the "Norms", people who didn't have any special abilities. So when her best friend Laila tells her to do a Search to find out which path is best for her, Addie can't see why not. But as she comes back from her Search she's faced with a difficult choice - none of the futures she saw were particularly good ones.
Each chapter of the book tells you a story from one reality's perspective. One in which Addie still lives at home and is the quarterback's girlfriend and the other where she's adjusting to life outside of the Compound and meets Trevor, a cute boy with amazing artistic skills and a bad shoulder.
I have to give congrats to the author for this, because it was a pretty neat and interesting way to organize a book, and it kept me hook until the end. The plot itself, with all the time tricking and whatnot, was really well written and I could always tell what was happening and how it related to things on the other reality.
It was a really fun and original read, and I'll just sit here and wait until the sequel comes out!
More reviews @ Crossroad Books.
This book really got a 3.5 from me.
It was just what I needed.
After reading a lot of really confusing Dystopian and YA, I needed a "fluffy" read. You know, a really easy to understand and entertaining book.
There was a lot of drama and OMG moments in this book(including me throwing the book against a wall, my apologies.) The writing is not anything great, it has overly used metaphors and nothing that was post-it note worthy. But, the overall story plot was very interesting. I would recommend this to anyone who is in a reading slump or needs a comedic, easy read.
It was just what I needed.
After reading a lot of really confusing Dystopian and YA, I needed a "fluffy" read. You know, a really easy to understand and entertaining book.
There was a lot of drama and OMG moments in this book(including me throwing the book against a wall, my apologies.) The writing is not anything great, it has overly used metaphors and nothing that was post-it note worthy. But, the overall story plot was very interesting. I would recommend this to anyone who is in a reading slump or needs a comedic, easy read.
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The ability to see into the future is a power people can only dream of. For Addison Coleman, however, it's her reality. She lives in the Compound, a top-secret, secluded city where Paras - people who exhibit a heightened power, be it mood enhancement, telekinesis, or erasing memories - live. Addie's a Searcher; even among the Paras her ability is rare. She can Search two paths in her future (what would happen if she did and did not do ____) and see both potential outcomes. After her parents announce they're getting a divorce, Addie Searches to see which path she should take: stay in the Compound with her mother or leave and live among the Normals with her father.
Going into Pivot Point I honestly didn't have high expectations. Before reading this book I wrote it off as a typical YA with some time shifting elements involved. Boy was I wrong. When it comes to books, I'm always happen to be proven wrong - in a good way! - and Pivot Point definitely changed my tune.
Just a few chapters in, Addie's parents sit her down and discuss their divorce which leaves a sizable majority of the book focused on her Searches. Each chapter switches between life with her mom and life with her dad. I especially enjoyed these dual realities toward the end when they begin to become interwoven. SO. COOL.
Addie's life with her mother is comforting and familiar. She has her best friend Laila and the star of the football team is becoming very interesting in getting to know her. Duke is gorgeous and charming and the most popular guy in school, so why would he suddenly be so into her? Over time Addie sees him as more than the egotistical jerk she thought he was and begins warming up to him. Even if that means hanging out with one of Duke's best friends Bobby - the subject of a Search-Gone-Wrong that Addie can't shake.
Her life with her dad is the opposite: suddenly she's the new girl and doesn't know anyone in her enormous high school. Not only is she alone, but she also lives among Normals. She has to learn how to deal with everyday things like keys and Tylenol while keeping up her cover story about moving to Dallas from California. And hope no one asks her any details. She finds Laila's replacement in Trevor, a cowboy boot-wearing, comic-drawing Good Boy and as they get closer Addie has to deal with his In-Denial ex and his mysterious football injury that just won't seem to heal.
Okay, confession time: my favorite part of this book? NO LOVE TRIANGLE! Yes, there are two boys, but they're each in a different reality and it works.
Pivot Point was great and totally went beyond all expectations! Short chapters and quick pacing - not to mention a wickedly fun plot - makes this a book worth checking out! I've been extremely picky about continuing series, but Pivot Point is a series I'm definitely coming back to!
The ability to see into the future is a power people can only dream of. For Addison Coleman, however, it's her reality. She lives in the Compound, a top-secret, secluded city where Paras - people who exhibit a heightened power, be it mood enhancement, telekinesis, or erasing memories - live. Addie's a Searcher; even among the Paras her ability is rare. She can Search two paths in her future (what would happen if she did and did not do ____) and see both potential outcomes. After her parents announce they're getting a divorce, Addie Searches to see which path she should take: stay in the Compound with her mother or leave and live among the Normals with her father.
Going into Pivot Point I honestly didn't have high expectations. Before reading this book I wrote it off as a typical YA with some time shifting elements involved. Boy was I wrong. When it comes to books, I'm always happen to be proven wrong - in a good way! - and Pivot Point definitely changed my tune.
Just a few chapters in, Addie's parents sit her down and discuss their divorce which leaves a sizable majority of the book focused on her Searches. Each chapter switches between life with her mom and life with her dad. I especially enjoyed these dual realities toward the end when they begin to become interwoven. SO. COOL.
Addie's life with her mother is comforting and familiar. She has her best friend Laila and the star of the football team is becoming very interesting in getting to know her. Duke is gorgeous and charming and the most popular guy in school, so why would he suddenly be so into her? Over time Addie sees him as more than the egotistical jerk she thought he was and begins warming up to him. Even if that means hanging out with one of Duke's best friends Bobby - the subject of a Search-Gone-Wrong that Addie can't shake.
Her life with her dad is the opposite: suddenly she's the new girl and doesn't know anyone in her enormous high school. Not only is she alone, but she also lives among Normals. She has to learn how to deal with everyday things like keys and Tylenol while keeping up her cover story about moving to Dallas from California. And hope no one asks her any details. She finds Laila's replacement in Trevor, a cowboy boot-wearing, comic-drawing Good Boy and as they get closer Addie has to deal with his In-Denial ex and his mysterious football injury that just won't seem to heal.
Okay, confession time: my favorite part of this book? NO LOVE TRIANGLE! Yes, there are two boys, but they're each in a different reality and it works.
Pivot Point was great and totally went beyond all expectations! Short chapters and quick pacing - not to mention a wickedly fun plot - makes this a book worth checking out! I've been extremely picky about continuing series, but Pivot Point is a series I'm definitely coming back to!
The cover is certainly what first drew me to read Pivot Point. Secondly, the plot did, though. The cover, I found, is very reminiscent of the story after reading it. My first impressions were that I expected more of a supernatural involvement. I have no idea why, I guess that’s just what I thought it would be like. It turned out to be a wonderful combination of supernatural and contemporary. I loved the balance of both.
The main protagonist, Addison, is faced with a choice at the beginning of the book. She has a type of psychological ability that allows her to see into her own future, to make the best choice. Most of the book is switching Addie’s viewpoints. I have never read anything quite like that. The writing style and creativity was certainly very entertaining and unique.
Addison was a rollercoaster of confusion and emotion. I mean, imagine having to chose between staying with your mom or your dad? Not to mention all of the things that happen in between. I loved seeing Addison’s final choice. She was quite selfless and responsible. So, there were so many feels in the book, if you love that sort of thing. I know I do!
Kasie West is an author I’m glad to have discovered. She is one of those wonderful writers who can give you just a tiny taste of a hunch, and then keep you hooked with little subtleties until the book ends. It is such a powerful writing technique and I loved it. Also, the way she mixed up supernatural and contemporary was pretty cool too. It was the perfect balance of both.
I recommend Pivot Point for fans of supernatural and contemporary books!
The main protagonist, Addison, is faced with a choice at the beginning of the book. She has a type of psychological ability that allows her to see into her own future, to make the best choice. Most of the book is switching Addie’s viewpoints. I have never read anything quite like that. The writing style and creativity was certainly very entertaining and unique.
Addison was a rollercoaster of confusion and emotion. I mean, imagine having to chose between staying with your mom or your dad? Not to mention all of the things that happen in between. I loved seeing Addison’s final choice. She was quite selfless and responsible. So, there were so many feels in the book, if you love that sort of thing. I know I do!
Kasie West is an author I’m glad to have discovered. She is one of those wonderful writers who can give you just a tiny taste of a hunch, and then keep you hooked with little subtleties until the book ends. It is such a powerful writing technique and I loved it. Also, the way she mixed up supernatural and contemporary was pretty cool too. It was the perfect balance of both.
I recommend Pivot Point for fans of supernatural and contemporary books!
Imagine if you could choose to see the future -- more specifically, the multiple futures that could happen if you make a choice.
Such is the idea behind "Pivot Point," told from the perspective of a girl who has spent all her life among people with superhuman powers, and now has to choose whether to live among "Norms." It's an interesting idea, but Kasie West's execution falls pretty much flat -- teen romance dominates most of the story instead of the more interesting B-plot, and the depiction of the empowered people is too "normal."
Addie has spent her whole life in the paranormal compound, surrounded by people with teleportation, memory control, lie detection, mood manipulation and other powers. But then she's told that her parents are divorcing, and her father will be going out to live among Norms. She can go or stay as she chooses. So she uses her Searching power to look into the two potential futures that lie ahead of her.
In one of the futures, she leaves the compound with her dad, and meets a smart young artist named Trevor at her new Norm school. In the other, she stays and becomes interested in the handsome, popular telekinetic Duke. But the choice becomes a lot more complicated when Addie finds out about a mysterious criminal known as Poison, who has a power she doesn't recognize.
"Pivot Point" is one of those books that has a lot of potential -- you have a secret group of paranormally-gifted people who live in a compound and work for the government, and a heroine who can see any potential future. Really, how could you screw that up?
Unfortunately, Kasie West fumbles both these things. Except for a few details (telekinetic football games) the paranormals are far too mundane in their concerns and attitudes, and their impact on the world is minimal at best. Seriously, these people CARE about football, of all things? As for the heroine, Addie hardly ever uses her ability except to decide who she should live with.
West's writing is rather mundane as well -- she outlines fairly well what's happening, but there's no "you are there" zesty details to pull in readers. Moreover, she spends the first half of the book entirely on ordinary teenage concerns, particularly on the not-very-interesting love triangle whose outcome is painfully obvious. Only at the halfway point does West introduce us to Poison and his mystery power... only to then lapse back into football cheating and teen romance for a very, very long time.
Addie is admittedly an entertaining heroine -- she's snarky, savvy and something of an outsider, either by choice or by nature. But Laila has all the charm of a live wire in your coffee, and Trevor and Duke are basically hot-boyfriend archetypes -- one is all hot, sensitive and sweet, while the other is the popular blonde football star. And yes, it is painfully obvious whom Addie will end up with.
"Pivot Point" doesn't pivot too far from the norm here -- it has some nice ideas and a pleasant heroine, but everything about it is far too blandly ORDINARY. Wait for Brandon Sanderson's "Steelheart."
Such is the idea behind "Pivot Point," told from the perspective of a girl who has spent all her life among people with superhuman powers, and now has to choose whether to live among "Norms." It's an interesting idea, but Kasie West's execution falls pretty much flat -- teen romance dominates most of the story instead of the more interesting B-plot, and the depiction of the empowered people is too "normal."
Addie has spent her whole life in the paranormal compound, surrounded by people with teleportation, memory control, lie detection, mood manipulation and other powers. But then she's told that her parents are divorcing, and her father will be going out to live among Norms. She can go or stay as she chooses. So she uses her Searching power to look into the two potential futures that lie ahead of her.
In one of the futures, she leaves the compound with her dad, and meets a smart young artist named Trevor at her new Norm school. In the other, she stays and becomes interested in the handsome, popular telekinetic Duke. But the choice becomes a lot more complicated when Addie finds out about a mysterious criminal known as Poison, who has a power she doesn't recognize.
"Pivot Point" is one of those books that has a lot of potential -- you have a secret group of paranormally-gifted people who live in a compound and work for the government, and a heroine who can see any potential future. Really, how could you screw that up?
Unfortunately, Kasie West fumbles both these things. Except for a few details (telekinetic football games) the paranormals are far too mundane in their concerns and attitudes, and their impact on the world is minimal at best. Seriously, these people CARE about football, of all things? As for the heroine, Addie hardly ever uses her ability except to decide who she should live with.
West's writing is rather mundane as well -- she outlines fairly well what's happening, but there's no "you are there" zesty details to pull in readers. Moreover, she spends the first half of the book entirely on ordinary teenage concerns, particularly on the not-very-interesting love triangle whose outcome is painfully obvious. Only at the halfway point does West introduce us to Poison and his mystery power... only to then lapse back into football cheating and teen romance for a very, very long time.
Addie is admittedly an entertaining heroine -- she's snarky, savvy and something of an outsider, either by choice or by nature. But Laila has all the charm of a live wire in your coffee, and Trevor and Duke are basically hot-boyfriend archetypes -- one is all hot, sensitive and sweet, while the other is the popular blonde football star. And yes, it is painfully obvious whom Addie will end up with.
"Pivot Point" doesn't pivot too far from the norm here -- it has some nice ideas and a pleasant heroine, but everything about it is far too blandly ORDINARY. Wait for Brandon Sanderson's "Steelheart."
I thought this was going to be a 4 star read, but the second half of the book really had me entranced and stressed out. Can't wait for Split Second!
I liked it. I really did. But I wasn't exactly impressed. I don't know why, I mean, I liked the characters and the idea of the story. I think maybe it was the way the story was told.
In this book, Addy has to choose between 2 paths: stay with her mother or move away with her father. Addy has the ability to see alternate futures (only her own) so she'll see the outcomes of both choices. The way the author told the story was in alternating chapters of the Searches. So, one chapter about one future event with one choice and the next being about the alternate universe. I don't know why this annoyed me, but it just drove me nuts. The thought of just choosing one bugs me and the other memories that I'm reading about will just be gone.
I wasn't too impressed, mostly because it was kinda cliched. I mean, Addy falls for jocks and has pretty normal experiences with them. She has trust issues, doesn't want to fall in love, blah, blah.
Though, I did find some complex characters that I found myself liking. I liked one of the love interests and I liked Addy as a narrator. I found the plot kind of interesting but, there wasn't a lot of development about the world that Addy lived in. I'm thinking it's not in the future but there was not a lot mentioned about the community.
I'm interested in continuing the series, but I didn't really experience the major love going on.
In this book, Addy has to choose between 2 paths: stay with her mother or move away with her father. Addy has the ability to see alternate futures (only her own) so she'll see the outcomes of both choices. The way the author told the story was in alternating chapters of the Searches. So, one chapter about one future event with one choice and the next being about the alternate universe. I don't know why this annoyed me, but it just drove me nuts. The thought of just choosing one bugs me and the other memories that I'm reading about will just be gone.
I wasn't too impressed, mostly because it was kinda cliched. I mean, Addy falls for jocks and has pretty normal experiences with them. She has trust issues, doesn't want to fall in love, blah, blah.
Though, I did find some complex characters that I found myself liking. I liked one of the love interests and I liked Addy as a narrator. I found the plot kind of interesting but, there wasn't a lot of development about the world that Addy lived in. I'm thinking it's not in the future but there was not a lot mentioned about the community.
I'm interested in continuing the series, but I didn't really experience the major love going on.
A really, really, really good book.
Pleasantly surprised (:
Full review posting later.
Pleasantly surprised (:
Full review posting later.