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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
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http://lauraslittlebookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/pivot-point-by-kasie-west.html
Addie lives in the Compound, a place where everyone with unique abilities and use their brains at full capacity live away from the Norms (Normal People) who only use 10% of their brains. Addie's ability is Search. She can look into the future, which becomes particularly in handy when she has to make a choice and would like to see the outcome of both. So when Addie's parents tell her that they are splitting up and her Dad is leaving the Compound to live with the Normal people, Addie has to decide whether to go with her Dad or stay with her Mum. Seems like a simple choice and Addie decides to search ahead six weeks, but what she thought was an easy decision turns out to be the complete opposite.
I loved the premise of this book. It worked without it being confusing. Each chapter alternated between the different future paths that Addie could take and you could see the links between them. At the start there is one particular path that I really wanted Addie to choose, but the further you get into the story, I did a u-turn with my choice and wanted her to choose the path with her Dad. At first you think that it's an easy choice to make, but then the author hits you with a completely unexpected twist and you find that Addie can only choose one path even if it's not the one that she wants to take.
Addie was a brilliant protagonist, and seemed very mature for her age, whereas her friend Laila seemed like your typical rebellious teenager and I think if she had been the main character I would not have enjoyed this as much. However that is not to say that I would not enjoy at all.
I liked how unexpected I found this story as it just added to the element of mystery surrounding Addie's two alternate futures. When it finished I really wanted to read more. The ending left me hoping that Addie would be able to find someone from the other future that she could have chosen. I definitely want this to be a series and have heard that the next book is out very soon with Laila as the main character. So even though Laila wasn't my favourite character, I still will definitely be reading it.
http://lauraslittlebookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/pivot-point-by-kasie-west.html
Addie lives in the Compound, a place where everyone with unique abilities and use their brains at full capacity live away from the Norms (Normal People) who only use 10% of their brains. Addie's ability is Search. She can look into the future, which becomes particularly in handy when she has to make a choice and would like to see the outcome of both. So when Addie's parents tell her that they are splitting up and her Dad is leaving the Compound to live with the Normal people, Addie has to decide whether to go with her Dad or stay with her Mum. Seems like a simple choice and Addie decides to search ahead six weeks, but what she thought was an easy decision turns out to be the complete opposite.
I loved the premise of this book. It worked without it being confusing. Each chapter alternated between the different future paths that Addie could take and you could see the links between them. At the start there is one particular path that I really wanted Addie to choose, but the further you get into the story, I did a u-turn with my choice and wanted her to choose the path with her Dad. At first you think that it's an easy choice to make, but then the author hits you with a completely unexpected twist and you find that Addie can only choose one path even if it's not the one that she wants to take.
Addie was a brilliant protagonist, and seemed very mature for her age, whereas her friend Laila seemed like your typical rebellious teenager and I think if she had been the main character I would not have enjoyed this as much. However that is not to say that I would not enjoy at all.
I liked how unexpected I found this story as it just added to the element of mystery surrounding Addie's two alternate futures. When it finished I really wanted to read more. The ending left me hoping that Addie would be able to find someone from the other future that she could have chosen. I definitely want this to be a series and have heard that the next book is out very soon with Laila as the main character. So even though Laila wasn't my favourite character, I still will definitely be reading it.
This was a great read and kept me intrigued. I think my favorite part of the book was how the chapters were separated and title in a quirky way so you know which world Addie was in at the time.
"He's an amazing reader, pausing at the right times, putting emphasis in just the right places. AND THE TONE OF HIS VOICE IS SO SOOTHING.." <3
This is officially one of my favorite books ever! For the first time ever, I am conforming with my friends' choice of fictional guy to fall in love with. ;)
This is officially one of my favorite books ever! For the first time ever, I am conforming with my friends' choice of fictional guy to fall in love with. ;)
I really did not think too much of this book. Although the synopsis drew me in, in the end it was not what I expected. It was more sci-fi than paranormal in my opinion. I think that I will stay away from YA books for the foreseeable future.
I first fell in love with Kasie Wests writing in The Distance Between Us. I didn't know it was possible to love her even more.
Oh. My. God. How does she do it? The way this story is written is pretty impressive, since we essentially are taken through 3 realities. The characters are well written. The world is built so cleverly, with one just hiding in the other. I adore the x-men style Paras! She has managed to give this book a contemporary feel with sci-fi thrown in. (Or vice versa). I just loved it. uggghhh I love it so much!
I will read anything she writes. Anything. Definitely a new favorite author.
Oh. My. God. How does she do it? The way this story is written is pretty impressive, since we essentially are taken through 3 realities. The characters are well written. The world is built so cleverly, with one just hiding in the other. I adore the x-men style Paras! She has managed to give this book a contemporary feel with sci-fi thrown in. (Or vice versa). I just loved it. uggghhh I love it so much!
I will read anything she writes. Anything. Definitely a new favorite author.
Amazing!
I really loved this book and how it was written! I hate that I've avoided reading it for so long!
I really loved this book and how it was written! I hate that I've avoided reading it for so long!
WOW I was not expecting to LOVE THIS BOOK as much as I do!
It's so unique!
I love how Addie reads books too!
At first it took me a bit to get into but then after that I could not put it down!
This book was just what I needed and I got so emotional!
There were so many plot twists!
I love how the story is told in two different worlds but they both happen at the same time of day!
I literally had to put this book dow at parts and just go "nononono why is this happening" but in a totally good way!
Kasie West is now an auto buy author because I just love all her books!
I'm so glad I have the sequel but I'm going to wait a bit to read it because TO MANY FEELINGS!
At first I was swooning because I just fell in love with Duke! I was totally team Duke I though he was perfect and wonderful and I was all "who is this trevor get out"! Then Trevor started becoming so sweet! He was amazing! Obviously I started noticing how Duke was a jerk and how great Trevor was! How he hoped this wasn't a search and that them being together was real! Then how when Laila dies he's was like I hope this is a search because I don't want you to have to deal with your bestfriend dying. Gosh he's amazing! That ending! I was so sad because she didn't choose the future where she's happy and ends up with trevor but at least we'll see if they end up together in the second book and I guess she had to do it but I just loved how her and trevor's relationship was in that future and now it didn't even happen!
It's so unique!
I love how Addie reads books too!
At first it took me a bit to get into but then after that I could not put it down!
This book was just what I needed and I got so emotional!
There were so many plot twists!
I love how the story is told in two different worlds but they both happen at the same time of day!
I literally had to put this book dow at parts and just go "nononono why is this happening" but in a totally good way!
Kasie West is now an auto buy author because I just love all her books!
I'm so glad I have the sequel but I'm going to wait a bit to read it because TO MANY FEELINGS!
I liked the setting and the last 20% of the book was enjoyable; characters were unidimensional, writing was meh. So basically interesting concept but bad execution.
If you’ve ever seen Sliding Doors, the film with Gwyneth Paltrow, where the whole plot revolves around one pivotal moment – missing a train- then you will be sure to adore this book. Much like Sliding Doors, this book relies on a dual narrative, looking at what could happen depending on which path you choose to take.
Addison (Addie) lives in a small compound, hidden in the mountains where every individual has a certain power. Some are mind readers, others are persuaders, some are mood controllers but very few are like Addie. She has the skill of Divergence. In short, this means she can ‘search’ the future. When faced with a choice, Addie can look into two alternate futures depending on the choice she makes. When her parents declare they are separating and Addie finds out her dad is leaving the compound to live with the ‘norms’ (humans without powers) she has to decide which parent she wants to live with. As she delves into the two alternate futures, she struggles to decide what to do, both futures offering her good and bad. But, when something drastic happens, Addie knows for certain what she has to do…even if it means surrendering the one thing she’s come to love.
Wow, wow and wow are the only words I can use to describe this book. It was incredible. From start to finish I was HOOKED to the pages of this book and not once could I predict what was going to happen next.
I adored Addie as a protagonist. She was by far one of the best I’ve ever read about in the YA genre and I’m pretty sure nearly every girl will be able to relate to her; having and trying to maintain friendships, first relationships, first love, problems with parents…it’s all there. She also has a really mature and very reliable narrative voice which meant I could place trust in her immediately.
Laila, Addie’s best friend, played quite a vital role in the plot and I found her a very confusing character. At times I really warmed to her and others I was a bit frustrated by her actions. Also, two of the guys on Addie’s journey; Duke and Trevor were both totally difficult to judge too and I went through phases of loving them both and hating them both! I have to say that Trevor is just THE biggest dish ever and I have a HUGE crush on him! However, even though I had confusing feelings about these characters, these feelings added to the book as a whole and made it an even more involving read.
West has excelled massively in writing this book. The plot is unique and cleverly explores multiple themes whilst following one girl on her journey. I loved the addition of the ‘powers’ most characters had and it left me questioning whether I would want to live in the ‘para’ world with Addie’s mum or the ‘norm’ world with her dad. It also left me wondering which type of power I would want…I decided I would quite like the power of telekinesis! A few characters were able to move things with their minds and I thought that would suit my lazy personality very well!
The chapters were told in alternating form – one set in the ‘para’ world and one set in the ‘norm’ world. It was very clever how each chapter was labelled. At the beginning of each chapter there would be a definition of a word and from that word, you were able to work out which world Addie was in. It was all very well thought out.
I am so excited to hear that there is a sequel to this book called Split Second and I am SO eager to read this book! I’ve requested it at the library so I hope I can read it really soon!
A fantastically written YA novel that will have you gasping, laughing and crying in equal measure!
Addison (Addie) lives in a small compound, hidden in the mountains where every individual has a certain power. Some are mind readers, others are persuaders, some are mood controllers but very few are like Addie. She has the skill of Divergence. In short, this means she can ‘search’ the future. When faced with a choice, Addie can look into two alternate futures depending on the choice she makes. When her parents declare they are separating and Addie finds out her dad is leaving the compound to live with the ‘norms’ (humans without powers) she has to decide which parent she wants to live with. As she delves into the two alternate futures, she struggles to decide what to do, both futures offering her good and bad. But, when something drastic happens, Addie knows for certain what she has to do…even if it means surrendering the one thing she’s come to love.
Wow, wow and wow are the only words I can use to describe this book. It was incredible. From start to finish I was HOOKED to the pages of this book and not once could I predict what was going to happen next.
I adored Addie as a protagonist. She was by far one of the best I’ve ever read about in the YA genre and I’m pretty sure nearly every girl will be able to relate to her; having and trying to maintain friendships, first relationships, first love, problems with parents…it’s all there. She also has a really mature and very reliable narrative voice which meant I could place trust in her immediately.
Laila, Addie’s best friend, played quite a vital role in the plot and I found her a very confusing character. At times I really warmed to her and others I was a bit frustrated by her actions. Also, two of the guys on Addie’s journey; Duke and Trevor were both totally difficult to judge too and I went through phases of loving them both and hating them both! I have to say that Trevor is just THE biggest dish ever and I have a HUGE crush on him! However, even though I had confusing feelings about these characters, these feelings added to the book as a whole and made it an even more involving read.
West has excelled massively in writing this book. The plot is unique and cleverly explores multiple themes whilst following one girl on her journey. I loved the addition of the ‘powers’ most characters had and it left me questioning whether I would want to live in the ‘para’ world with Addie’s mum or the ‘norm’ world with her dad. It also left me wondering which type of power I would want…I decided I would quite like the power of telekinesis! A few characters were able to move things with their minds and I thought that would suit my lazy personality very well!
The chapters were told in alternating form – one set in the ‘para’ world and one set in the ‘norm’ world. It was very clever how each chapter was labelled. At the beginning of each chapter there would be a definition of a word and from that word, you were able to work out which world Addie was in. It was all very well thought out.
I am so excited to hear that there is a sequel to this book called Split Second and I am SO eager to read this book! I’ve requested it at the library so I hope I can read it really soon!
A fantastically written YA novel that will have you gasping, laughing and crying in equal measure!
It's...fine. Just not what I wanted it to be, but for fluff sci fi fare, it's fine.