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4.06 AVERAGE
I love this book. I love it so much. I am so excited for the sequel and I can't believe it took me so long to read this. Thank god for my TBR jar. Did I mention I love this book.
Really interesting concept, and just what I needed after being buried in academic reading for days. Light, quick and easy to read, fairly likeable characters, nothing to complain about in the writing. May not be the best thing ever but certainly enjoyable.
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Basically, when Addie is faced with a choice, she can Search the future to see what will happen and choose the option that is best. When she Searches, the option she doesn’t pick still feels like it’s real. Which is a major drawback. When Addie’s parents get divorced, she has to choose which parent to stay with. The book alternates between two POVs – one where she’s with her mum in the paranormal world, and one with her dad in the “normal” world.
I really really liked this book and how it was told.
In another writer’s hands, this could have been dreadfully confusing. But a few things helped with switching back and forth between the two Searches.
1) At the top of each chapter is a definition, with either PARA or NORM in the word. “Para” is the world where people have cool abilities, and “Norm” is the boring human world. So that helps. It also took me an embarrassingly long time to realise.
2) Kasie West is such an amazing writer that I was never confused about what was going on.
The main reason I picked up this book is because of Kasie West, because I LOVED The Distance Between Us and On the Fence. Well, also because my sister would only buy books that she wanted to read as well. Luckily this was on the list. The last reason, though, was that the premise was amazing. I love the idea of the future and how it changes with each decision you make.
For example, if Past Emily had read that book for English like she was supposed to, Present Emily wouldn’t be frantically trying to skim it before going back to school.
I really liked how, through each different perspective, you got to figure out things from the OTHER perspective – how the mystery was laced through both parts of the story. That was really really clever, I thought.
Also! Characters!
Laila, Addie’s best friend, was completely hilarious and I loved her. Trevor, one of the love interests, was also really funny and witty (no surprise I’m team Trevor). Addie herself is easy to like – she knows how to make her own decisions and also she likes books.
This was such an interesting concept to explore – there’s a lot of scope there, and I look forward to seeing how the story develops in Split Second. The ending of this, of seeing which option Addie has to choose…oh my goodness, I could not look away for a second. In a way this would be an awful ability to have – imagine having to choose between two horrible futures? Or even two really amazing ones, really.
The writing is easy to read and flows well. It’s got that contemporary style as well as incorporating supernatural/paranormal elements – that sort of genre mash-up is something I really like.
Now I’ll have to go and search out some other alternate-reality books, because I LOVED this one! Split Second isn’t out in paperback yet, I don’t think, but when it is I can’t wait to read it.
Basically, when Addie is faced with a choice, she can Search the future to see what will happen and choose the option that is best. When she Searches, the option she doesn’t pick still feels like it’s real. Which is a major drawback. When Addie’s parents get divorced, she has to choose which parent to stay with. The book alternates between two POVs – one where she’s with her mum in the paranormal world, and one with her dad in the “normal” world.
I really really liked this book and how it was told.
In another writer’s hands, this could have been dreadfully confusing. But a few things helped with switching back and forth between the two Searches.
1) At the top of each chapter is a definition, with either PARA or NORM in the word. “Para” is the world where people have cool abilities, and “Norm” is the boring human world. So that helps. It also took me an embarrassingly long time to realise.
2) Kasie West is such an amazing writer that I was never confused about what was going on.
The main reason I picked up this book is because of Kasie West, because I LOVED The Distance Between Us and On the Fence. Well, also because my sister would only buy books that she wanted to read as well. Luckily this was on the list. The last reason, though, was that the premise was amazing. I love the idea of the future and how it changes with each decision you make.
For example, if Past Emily had read that book for English like she was supposed to, Present Emily wouldn’t be frantically trying to skim it before going back to school.
I really liked how, through each different perspective, you got to figure out things from the OTHER perspective – how the mystery was laced through both parts of the story. That was really really clever, I thought.
Also! Characters!
Laila, Addie’s best friend, was completely hilarious and I loved her. Trevor, one of the love interests, was also really funny and witty (no surprise I’m team Trevor). Addie herself is easy to like – she knows how to make her own decisions and also she likes books.
This was such an interesting concept to explore – there’s a lot of scope there, and I look forward to seeing how the story develops in Split Second. The ending of this, of seeing which option Addie has to choose…oh my goodness, I could not look away for a second. In a way this would be an awful ability to have – imagine having to choose between two horrible futures? Or even two really amazing ones, really.
The writing is easy to read and flows well. It’s got that contemporary style as well as incorporating supernatural/paranormal elements – that sort of genre mash-up is something I really like.
Now I’ll have to go and search out some other alternate-reality books, because I LOVED this one! Split Second isn’t out in paperback yet, I don’t think, but when it is I can’t wait to read it.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
Oh man, that was so good! Amazing, incredible, loved every part of this book. I could not put this book down - such an interesting story line and so well written. So glad I can read book 2 right away. LOVED.IT.
Kasie West did it again.
I had greatly enjoyed her contemporary novel [b:The Distance Between Us|15283043|The Distance Between Us|Kasie West|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1358144875s/15283043.jpg|20938637], filled as it was with wittiness and proverbial sarcasm, so that when I stumbled upon [ok, maybe I didn't really stumble upon it, considering how long it had been sitting untouched on my bookshelf] "Pivot Point", I already knew that some truly good reading-time was lying ahead of me.
And I wasn't disappointed.
At all.
This novel's great appeal and success heavily rely on what is a masterfully constructed plot, believable relationships, intelligent characterisation and a subtle sense of suspense underlying it all. And the fact that I tend to easily fall for each and everyone of said things is, arguably, what led to such an enthusiastic reaction.
Kasie's characters, as already shown in her contemporary romance, are always downright hilarious and it is through their cynism, irony and sarcasm that the novel does not commit the mistake of either dragging on or making you feel the urge to rip all your hair out because you've had enough of the usual, corny, cheesy and stereotypical YA lines. West ingeniously stays clear of the typical pitfalls that characterise the genre, pleasing the reader with a very down to earth protagonist, Addie, a sixteen-year-old girl who attempts to be human while trying to make sense of the illusions which she has learnt to identify as the real world.
We follow her while she uncertainly stumbles along different and ambiguous paths, now dropping notes in the school library in a lame attempt to acquire a new friend, now hiding in a locker room trying to uncover secrets and betrayals.
But, most importantly, is is through her that we learn that we might not be in charge of our destiny, that, perhaps, everything has already been shaped and planned for us, but we still hold between our hands the greatest power: the ability to make the most out of what has been placed on our path, thus contributing, although in small measure, to define our own fate and, somehow, ourselves.
“One person can't change the future. Do you know how many people and things are involved in every major event that happens? Sure, you might be able to change some of the minor aspects of a day, but ultimately things that are going to happen, if you go along a certain path, do happen.”
Yes, they are going to happen. They might be unpleasant, they might hurt us and even make us lose our mind, but we still have the power to overcome them, raise our head and look forward to the next hurdle taking shape on the horizon.
"Pivot Point" is very much a story of loyalty and bravery, a story in which the protagonist cannot choose the easy way out and enjoy her happy ending, because this is not what life is about. Life is about making hard, maybe even wrong decisions. Life is something that we can't always control. Life can betray us. Destiny, in fact, can betray us.
But as long as we have hope in the way that fate and the choices that we make can still surprise us, then we're always and unconditionally safe.
I had greatly enjoyed her contemporary novel [b:The Distance Between Us|15283043|The Distance Between Us|Kasie West|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1358144875s/15283043.jpg|20938637], filled as it was with wittiness and proverbial sarcasm, so that when I stumbled upon [
And I wasn't disappointed.
At all.
This novel's great appeal and success heavily rely on what is a masterfully constructed plot, believable relationships, intelligent characterisation and a subtle sense of suspense underlying it all. And the fact that I tend to easily fall for each and everyone of said things is, arguably, what led to such an enthusiastic reaction.
Kasie's characters, as already shown in her contemporary romance, are always downright hilarious and it is through their cynism, irony and sarcasm that the novel does not commit the mistake of either dragging on or making you feel the urge to rip all your hair out because you've had enough of the usual, corny, cheesy and stereotypical YA lines. West ingeniously stays clear of the typical pitfalls that characterise the genre, pleasing the reader with a very down to earth protagonist, Addie, a sixteen-year-old girl who attempts to be human while trying to make sense of the illusions which she has learnt to identify as the real world.
We follow her while she uncertainly stumbles along different and ambiguous paths, now dropping notes in the school library in a lame attempt to acquire a new friend, now hiding in a locker room trying to uncover secrets and betrayals.
But, most importantly, is is through her that we learn that we might not be in charge of our destiny, that, perhaps, everything has already been shaped and planned for us, but we still hold between our hands the greatest power: the ability to make the most out of what has been placed on our path, thus contributing, although in small measure, to define our own fate and, somehow, ourselves.
“One person can't change the future. Do you know how many people and things are involved in every major event that happens? Sure, you might be able to change some of the minor aspects of a day, but ultimately things that are going to happen, if you go along a certain path, do happen.”
Yes, they are going to happen. They might be unpleasant, they might hurt us and even make us lose our mind, but we still have the power to overcome them, raise our head and look forward to the next hurdle taking shape on the horizon.
"Pivot Point" is very much a story of loyalty and bravery, a story in which the protagonist cannot choose the easy way out and enjoy her happy ending, because this is not what life is about. Life is about making hard, maybe even wrong decisions. Life is something that we can't always control. Life can betray us. Destiny, in fact, can betray us.
But as long as we have hope in the way that fate and the choices that we make can still surprise us, then we're always and unconditionally safe.
I love Kasie West's writing and this was an amazing book however the way it ended has left me rather wanting to punch her right now! :') I can't believe I just went through reading 343 pages to have my heart ripped out... safe to say this is one book added to the list of books which has made me cry! But that's what good books do and this is certainly an amazing book... I'm speechless but I'm going to order the second book now whilst I try to overcome the emotional cliffhanger.
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Can't wait to get to the second book!
Oh my goodness. I do not have words. NO WORDS.
Pivot Point is a book that surprisingly became favorite of mine. I had heard many good things about this book before I had gotten a copy for review, and I plunged in know little more about it than the first two sentences in the description above. At first I was very weary about the story, thinking it might not be as deep as I had hoped because of it's simple start. Though the start of the book may be innocent in the beginning, the book quickly has a much deeper and complex meaning that I first thought, and I really liked that about this book.
The book starts out setting up the the scene and introducing the main character, Addie. The story really begins when her parents tell her that they are going to be getting a divorce, and she must choose who she wants to live with. Addie has the ability to see into her future, and naturally she uses her power to choose which parent she would most like to live with. What makes this book so interesting is that the book alternates in chapters, as if there are two different perspectives, but the chapters alternate between her two possible futures, and the consequences of choosing which parent she wants to live with.
I really enjoyed this book. Each character in each future was really brought out in a way that was appropriate for that path, and I really love seeing how Addie's choice in where to live affected those around her in so many different ways. Characters such as Trevor and Duke, the two different love interests (Team Trevor!) in the two different futures, both caught my interest in different ways. I also liked seeing how Addie's best friend saw her in the different paths.
I really liked seeing conflict in the book was handled in different ways in Addie's different futures. The way that things unfolded in each future really made this book very interesting and unexpected. This element also plays in to Addie's final decision.
The ending. Oh the ending... I want more so badly now. This book just wrapped itself around my heart and now it's over! I want a sequel!
Pivot Point is a book that surprisingly became favorite of mine. I had heard many good things about this book before I had gotten a copy for review, and I plunged in know little more about it than the first two sentences in the description above. At first I was very weary about the story, thinking it might not be as deep as I had hoped because of it's simple start. Though the start of the book may be innocent in the beginning, the book quickly has a much deeper and complex meaning that I first thought, and I really liked that about this book.
The book starts out setting up the the scene and introducing the main character, Addie. The story really begins when her parents tell her that they are going to be getting a divorce, and she must choose who she wants to live with. Addie has the ability to see into her future, and naturally she uses her power to choose which parent she would most like to live with. What makes this book so interesting is that the book alternates in chapters, as if there are two different perspectives, but the chapters alternate between her two possible futures, and the consequences of choosing which parent she wants to live with.
I really enjoyed this book. Each character in each future was really brought out in a way that was appropriate for that path, and I really love seeing how Addie's choice in where to live affected those around her in so many different ways. Characters such as Trevor and Duke, the two different love interests (Team Trevor!) in the two different futures, both caught my interest in different ways. I also liked seeing how Addie's best friend saw her in the different paths.
I really liked seeing conflict in the book was handled in different ways in Addie's different futures. The way that things unfolded in each future really made this book very interesting and unexpected. This element also plays in to Addie's final decision.
The ending. Oh the ending... I want more so badly now. This book just wrapped itself around my heart and now it's over! I want a sequel!
First read January 2016
This book is amazing! I can't believe it took me this long to finally get it. The alternating chapters are just amazing and too good.
Reread November 2018
Still so amazing. I can’t get over it. Weird enough it took me a long time to finish it the second time around too.
This book is amazing! I can't believe it took me this long to finally get it. The alternating chapters are just amazing and too good.
Reread November 2018
Still so amazing. I can’t get over it. Weird enough it took me a long time to finish it the second time around too.