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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Review first appeared on my blog: Book Addict 24-7
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
Pivot Point by Kasie West is a hell of a ride. Addie's world includes not one, but TWO different stories that merge into one unexpected conclusion. West's writing voice is memorable, supernaturally poignant, and surprisingly addicting. West's novel draws the reader in slowly, promising an exciting ride, and it does not disappoint.
Addie is a very special girl. Not only does she live in a secluded world, but she also possesses a very rare ability. But when one of the worst possible decisions falls in her hands, she is unprepared. What she chooses, however, will prove to be the difference between life and death.
Pivot Point is the type of paranormal young adult novel that readers have been craving: a deliciously original take on the "superhuman" genre. The reader has the opportunity to view two stories as Addie explores her choices, and for any enthusiast of the "what if's" faced at the end of a novel, this is a fantastic new approach to fiction writing.
The different characters that Addie meets and connects with add life to the novel with quirky dialogue and realistic qualities--save for the special abilities, of course. It is impressive to encounter one character split into two different story lines, and see two adjacent examples of character growth within the same character. The idea is complex and hints at just how intricate West's world is.
The surprising turns are emotionally stimulating and the reader can't help but connect with Addie when she faces true emotion. The story line is easy to follow, despite its unfamiliar construction, but the outline of the novel makes it intriguing and unputdownable. The prose and the dialogue is colloquial, but in a relatable way--making Pivot Point an approachable book for any reader.
I recommend this novel to any lover of young adult literature. Pivot Point offers a fast paced mystery that is sprinkled with romance, the supernatural, and deadly secrets. Addie is a protagonist that experiences two kinds of character growth--positive and negative growth. Despite her supernatural tendencies, Addie is a relatable teenage girl that is just trying to figure out the best route for her life.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
Pivot Point by Kasie West is a hell of a ride. Addie's world includes not one, but TWO different stories that merge into one unexpected conclusion. West's writing voice is memorable, supernaturally poignant, and surprisingly addicting. West's novel draws the reader in slowly, promising an exciting ride, and it does not disappoint.
Addie is a very special girl. Not only does she live in a secluded world, but she also possesses a very rare ability. But when one of the worst possible decisions falls in her hands, she is unprepared. What she chooses, however, will prove to be the difference between life and death.
Pivot Point is the type of paranormal young adult novel that readers have been craving: a deliciously original take on the "superhuman" genre. The reader has the opportunity to view two stories as Addie explores her choices, and for any enthusiast of the "what if's" faced at the end of a novel, this is a fantastic new approach to fiction writing.
The different characters that Addie meets and connects with add life to the novel with quirky dialogue and realistic qualities--save for the special abilities, of course. It is impressive to encounter one character split into two different story lines, and see two adjacent examples of character growth within the same character. The idea is complex and hints at just how intricate West's world is.
The surprising turns are emotionally stimulating and the reader can't help but connect with Addie when she faces true emotion. The story line is easy to follow, despite its unfamiliar construction, but the outline of the novel makes it intriguing and unputdownable. The prose and the dialogue is colloquial, but in a relatable way--making Pivot Point an approachable book for any reader.
I recommend this novel to any lover of young adult literature. Pivot Point offers a fast paced mystery that is sprinkled with romance, the supernatural, and deadly secrets. Addie is a protagonist that experiences two kinds of character growth--positive and negative growth. Despite her supernatural tendencies, Addie is a relatable teenage girl that is just trying to figure out the best route for her life.
I didn't like the ending very much but I understood why she chose it.
I went into this book having no idea what it was about. I picked it up because I've read one of Kasie West's other books and really enjoyed it.
From the cover and tag line, I figured it was some action packed dystopian or sci-fi novel. Not the case. (Well, there's sci-fi, but not the action kind.) It actually ended up being much more of a sci-fi romance novel, although there are some things in the end that do get intense, but I obviously won't get into that because of spoilers. This isn't really surprising, since I always associated Kasie West as a contemporary author, but it was a little off putting in the beginning just because I was expecting something so different. However, I really ended up liking it.
Pivot Point is about a girl named Addie that lives this secret little town in Texas where all the people have mind abilities, such as the ability to tell when someone's lying, the ability to persuade, telekinesis, ect. Addie's ability allows her the option that, when faced with a this or that decision, to be able to "Search" - or see into the future - of what will lie in each path, allowing her to pick her preferred path. It's not just a general see into the future, but rather a vivid description of everything that would happen, exactly how it would happen.
The book starts out with Addie's parents telling her that they were getting a divorce, and that they were giving her the choice of who she wanted to live with. Her mother was staying in the compound that they lived in, while her father was going to the "Norm" society (i.e., our society) five hours away in Dallas. Given this choice, Addie uses her ability and decides to "Search" for a month. The novel takes off from here, and each chapter, we flip between her life in the Para world and the Norm world.
This was a really cool set up for a book, as you're basically reading about alternate universes. In some instances, the AU's would crossover so closely, and it made it really interesting to read.
I really enjoyed the main character, Addie. YA characters can be frustrating sometimes, but most of Addie's decisions and reasonings and feelings made a lot of sense.
My only problem with the book was that sometimes it felt like there needed to be something more, and they may have been from my expecting more from the beginning. Still, there were some hints to how the plot could thicken and turn into more of an action-esque book, but it never crosses the line completely. Perhaps it will, since there is a second book (which I believe is in the final) in the series, but I'm doubtful.
Either way, I'm really interested in picking up the next book and seeing how Addie's future plays out.
If you go into this book expecting what I had expected, you may find yourself being disappointed. But look at it as the sci-fi romance that it is, enjoy the fast paced, easy to get into writing style of Kasie West, and you'll likely find yourself wanting the sequel as much as I do right now.
From the cover and tag line, I figured it was some action packed dystopian or sci-fi novel. Not the case. (Well, there's sci-fi, but not the action kind.) It actually ended up being much more of a sci-fi romance novel, although there are some things in the end that do get intense, but I obviously won't get into that because of spoilers. This isn't really surprising, since I always associated Kasie West as a contemporary author, but it was a little off putting in the beginning just because I was expecting something so different. However, I really ended up liking it.
Pivot Point is about a girl named Addie that lives this secret little town in Texas where all the people have mind abilities, such as the ability to tell when someone's lying, the ability to persuade, telekinesis, ect. Addie's ability allows her the option that, when faced with a this or that decision, to be able to "Search" - or see into the future - of what will lie in each path, allowing her to pick her preferred path. It's not just a general see into the future, but rather a vivid description of everything that would happen, exactly how it would happen.
The book starts out with Addie's parents telling her that they were getting a divorce, and that they were giving her the choice of who she wanted to live with. Her mother was staying in the compound that they lived in, while her father was going to the "Norm" society (i.e., our society) five hours away in Dallas. Given this choice, Addie uses her ability and decides to "Search" for a month. The novel takes off from here, and each chapter, we flip between her life in the Para world and the Norm world.
This was a really cool set up for a book, as you're basically reading about alternate universes. In some instances, the AU's would crossover so closely, and it made it really interesting to read.
I really enjoyed the main character, Addie. YA characters can be frustrating sometimes, but most of Addie's decisions and reasonings and feelings made a lot of sense.
My only problem with the book was that sometimes it felt like there needed to be something more, and they may have been from my expecting more from the beginning. Still, there were some hints to how the plot could thicken and turn into more of an action-esque book, but it never crosses the line completely. Perhaps it will, since there is a second book (which I believe is in the final) in the series, but I'm doubtful.
Either way, I'm really interested in picking up the next book and seeing how Addie's future plays out.
If you go into this book expecting what I had expected, you may find yourself being disappointed. But look at it as the sci-fi romance that it is, enjoy the fast paced, easy to get into writing style of Kasie West, and you'll likely find yourself wanting the sequel as much as I do right now.
Addison Coleman, or Addie, is a mutant Tomorrow Person—damn it, she’s got mind powers, mmkay? But not floaty-move-stuff-with-your-mind powers—that’s Telekinetics—or memory-erasing powers—that’s Erasing—she can see the two possible paths that branch from a choice she has to make—Discerning, or Divergence, or whatever. The names aren’t that important. This is the Tomorrow People if the Tomorrow People were led by adults and not afraid for their lives because they’re all safe in a Compound in Texas. Addie has led a pretty privileged and cushiony life. But that all changes when her parents divorce.
The eponymous Pivot Point is Addie’s choice of who to live with: Dad, who is leaving the Compound to live among the “norms”; or Mom, who is staying in the Compound and trying to keep everything status quo? Naturally Addie uses her power to find out what would happen along either path. Turns out that either way isn’t that good … but Kasie West doesn’t give Addie an easy way out. She has to choose one option.
Each chapter has a definition as an epigraph. It took me longer than it should have to figure out that the chapters where Addie chooses Dad start with words that have norm in them, while the chapters with Mom in the Compound have definitions of words that contain para. I see what you did there! It’s actually helpful, though, especially towards the middle of the book where the worldlines start to converge again.
This dual-worldline narrative is awesome. It’s by far one of the coolest reading experiences I’ve had in a while. West could have made it even more gimmicky, and I think she wisely chose to keep it pretty simple. One question I had early on after Addie embarked on her “Search” was simply, what happens if you Search within a Search? Is it possible to get into some kind of Search infinite regression? Fortunately, West poses and answers this question in the book. (No spoilers!)
As cool as the power sounds, if I’m nitpicking I have to point out how it seems to create false dilemmas. Or can Addie see all possible futures? For example, if she’s going to buy an ice cream cone and can choose chocolate, strawberry, or coconut, can she see all three? Or is this only ever a binary divergence phenomenon?
To be honest it doesn’t bother me too much. Addie’s power doesn’t really affect the plot beyond the macro-level structure it creates for the narrative. And that, as I said, is pretty cool. West alternates between the norm/para futures that Addie envisions. We see Addie make friends at a norm high school, only to drift away from her awesome but somewhat unstable best friend, Laila, back at the Compound. In the para-verse, Addie and Laila stay fast friends, but Addie starts dating the high school quarterback (blech) only to discover there’s something more sinister happening, and she’s getting involved whether she likes it or not.
The dualistic structure of the narrative makes for some fascinating dramatic irony. In both futures, Addie’s dad consults on a murder investigation back at the Compound. The same person of interest, a guy who pretends he’s cool by calling himself Poison, shows up in both worldlines. These larger events—the ones not easily affected by whatever Addie chooses—remain the same, so spotting the ripples from Addie’s choice becomes a fun kind of game. In this way, West explores the butterfly effect in an interesting way.
I’m a bit disappointed the budding romance between Addie and Trevor in one ’verse belies Addie’s contention that yes, indeed, girls and boys can be platonic friends. I want more YA with mixed gender platonic friendships! But I can’t really fault Pivot Point if that was the story that West wanted to tell, because of course, there isn’t anything a priori wrong with Addie seeking a boyfriend in either ’verse.
On the other hand, Addie’s friendship with Laila is a lot of fun. Laila is definitely one of those best friends who isn’t always good for you, if you know what I mean. She pushes Addie, sometimes in directions I (and even Addie) might disagree with. She’s a very outgoing, in-your-face, this-is-in-my-comfort-zone-even-if-it’s-not-in-yours kind of girl. And that’s cool. I appreciate how she acts as a foil for Addie, and how Addie’s friendship with Laila eventually proves to be the true pivot point of this book.
As the story comes to a head, Addie begins to realize that both choices suck. I can’t help but think West is using this as a metaphor for the fact that having to choose a parent in a divorce really does suck. But in Addie’s case, either path leads to rather dark outcomes. So she has to choose the “least dark” future, or at least the one where she and Laila have a fighting chance at rescuing some semblance of their old life afterwards. But West seems to be setting things up for a much deeper conflict in the sequel (which I also happened to borrow from the library!).
Pivot Point is a solid novel. As far as YA goes, it hits on a lot of tropes without belabouring them. I think there’s lots here to keep older readers like myself interested too. West’s take on the mutants-among-us trope, combined with the cool way she spins out the narratives in parallel, makes for an interesting read. There were moments when my interest started to flag, and then we got to the climax. I was reading during the breaks between innings at a baseball game … and suddenly I did not want to put the book down. I was relieved when the game ended so I could go home and plow through the remaining few chapters, because I needed to know how it worked out. That’s how the book made me feel.
(I was definitely annoyed by the summary resolution/sequel tease at the end. But the magnitude of the exhilaration I felt from those last few chapters more than made up for it.)
My review of the Pivot Point duology:
Split Second →
The eponymous Pivot Point is Addie’s choice of who to live with: Dad, who is leaving the Compound to live among the “norms”; or Mom, who is staying in the Compound and trying to keep everything status quo? Naturally Addie uses her power to find out what would happen along either path. Turns out that either way isn’t that good … but Kasie West doesn’t give Addie an easy way out. She has to choose one option.
Each chapter has a definition as an epigraph. It took me longer than it should have to figure out that the chapters where Addie chooses Dad start with words that have norm in them, while the chapters with Mom in the Compound have definitions of words that contain para. I see what you did there! It’s actually helpful, though, especially towards the middle of the book where the worldlines start to converge again.
This dual-worldline narrative is awesome. It’s by far one of the coolest reading experiences I’ve had in a while. West could have made it even more gimmicky, and I think she wisely chose to keep it pretty simple. One question I had early on after Addie embarked on her “Search” was simply, what happens if you Search within a Search? Is it possible to get into some kind of Search infinite regression? Fortunately, West poses and answers this question in the book. (No spoilers!)
As cool as the power sounds, if I’m nitpicking I have to point out how it seems to create false dilemmas. Or can Addie see all possible futures? For example, if she’s going to buy an ice cream cone and can choose chocolate, strawberry, or coconut, can she see all three? Or is this only ever a binary divergence phenomenon?
To be honest it doesn’t bother me too much. Addie’s power doesn’t really affect the plot beyond the macro-level structure it creates for the narrative. And that, as I said, is pretty cool. West alternates between the norm/para futures that Addie envisions. We see Addie make friends at a norm high school, only to drift away from her awesome but somewhat unstable best friend, Laila, back at the Compound. In the para-verse, Addie and Laila stay fast friends, but Addie starts dating the high school quarterback (blech) only to discover there’s something more sinister happening, and she’s getting involved whether she likes it or not.
The dualistic structure of the narrative makes for some fascinating dramatic irony. In both futures, Addie’s dad consults on a murder investigation back at the Compound. The same person of interest, a guy who pretends he’s cool by calling himself Poison, shows up in both worldlines. These larger events—the ones not easily affected by whatever Addie chooses—remain the same, so spotting the ripples from Addie’s choice becomes a fun kind of game. In this way, West explores the butterfly effect in an interesting way.
I’m a bit disappointed the budding romance between Addie and Trevor in one ’verse belies Addie’s contention that yes, indeed, girls and boys can be platonic friends. I want more YA with mixed gender platonic friendships! But I can’t really fault Pivot Point if that was the story that West wanted to tell, because of course, there isn’t anything a priori wrong with Addie seeking a boyfriend in either ’verse.
On the other hand, Addie’s friendship with Laila is a lot of fun. Laila is definitely one of those best friends who isn’t always good for you, if you know what I mean. She pushes Addie, sometimes in directions I (and even Addie) might disagree with. She’s a very outgoing, in-your-face, this-is-in-my-comfort-zone-even-if-it’s-not-in-yours kind of girl. And that’s cool. I appreciate how she acts as a foil for Addie, and how Addie’s friendship with Laila eventually proves to be the true pivot point of this book.
As the story comes to a head, Addie begins to realize that both choices suck. I can’t help but think West is using this as a metaphor for the fact that having to choose a parent in a divorce really does suck. But in Addie’s case, either path leads to rather dark outcomes. So she has to choose the “least dark” future, or at least the one where she and Laila have a fighting chance at rescuing some semblance of their old life afterwards. But West seems to be setting things up for a much deeper conflict in the sequel (which I also happened to borrow from the library!).
Pivot Point is a solid novel. As far as YA goes, it hits on a lot of tropes without belabouring them. I think there’s lots here to keep older readers like myself interested too. West’s take on the mutants-among-us trope, combined with the cool way she spins out the narratives in parallel, makes for an interesting read. There were moments when my interest started to flag, and then we got to the climax. I was reading during the breaks between innings at a baseball game … and suddenly I did not want to put the book down. I was relieved when the game ended so I could go home and plow through the remaining few chapters, because I needed to know how it worked out. That’s how the book made me feel.
(I was definitely annoyed by the summary resolution/sequel tease at the end. But the magnitude of the exhilaration I felt from those last few chapters more than made up for it.)
My review of the Pivot Point duology:
Split Second →
Addie Coleman isn't a ordinary teenager, and those around her aren't quite "regular" either. She is a Searcher, which means that she can see the both conclusions of a choice she wants to make, and can choose whichever outlook is better suited to that choice. So when her parents spring on her that they're getting a divorce, Addie knows her gift will truly be an asset.
The choices Addie is faced with aren't quite so simple, as she thought. She can either move out of the Compound where she and the others alike her abilities live and leave with her father, to go to the "Norm" world or stay with her Mother in the Compound where she has lived all her life. But it's not straight forward, and both choices have outcomes so equally complicated than she had planned. She thought that it would be simple, at first. She's spent her whole life in the Compound with her family and had an amazing best friend; Laila, so she would stay there. But when Addie does a search into the future, she is faced with the idea that maybe what's ideal isn't always what we want and that sometimes, knowing the final result isn't always easier.
Pivot Point could not have been an ounce better. There are only a handful of books that I can truly say I devoured from start to finish with a bond to the characters and plot. It's also one of the few that I could see play out with the descriptions in my mind, playing along with the plot, which is the one thing that takes the novel from liked to loved.
Read the rest of this review at: http://prettylittlememoirs.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/book-review-pivot-point-by-kasie-west.html
The choices Addie is faced with aren't quite so simple, as she thought. She can either move out of the Compound where she and the others alike her abilities live and leave with her father, to go to the "Norm" world or stay with her Mother in the Compound where she has lived all her life. But it's not straight forward, and both choices have outcomes so equally complicated than she had planned. She thought that it would be simple, at first. She's spent her whole life in the Compound with her family and had an amazing best friend; Laila, so she would stay there. But when Addie does a search into the future, she is faced with the idea that maybe what's ideal isn't always what we want and that sometimes, knowing the final result isn't always easier.
Pivot Point could not have been an ounce better. There are only a handful of books that I can truly say I devoured from start to finish with a bond to the characters and plot. It's also one of the few that I could see play out with the descriptions in my mind, playing along with the plot, which is the one thing that takes the novel from liked to loved.
Read the rest of this review at: http://prettylittlememoirs.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/book-review-pivot-point-by-kasie-west.html
I’ve read Kasie West’s contemporary YA novels and found them pretty adorable, so I thought I’d give her other series I try. Though it took me a little while to get into it, I enjoyed Pivot Point.
Addie lives in a compound with people with paranormal abilities. She can Search the future when given a specific choice to make to see what the outcome will be. I would personally use this power All. The. Time. because I’m the most indecisive person ever. But, Addie doesn’t like to use it because she keeps “memories” of both paths, even the ones that don’t come to fruition, and it can be hard to keep track of reality. She’s also very careful to not change anything that happens in the future she chooses.
When her parents tell her they’re divorcing and she has to decide whether to stay in the compound with her mom or live in the Normal world with her father, her best friend Laila suggests she search the future to see which parent she should choose to live with. The story then follows what her life would be like on each path, in alternating chapters.
While I definitely enjoyed the chapters of Addie’s Norm life more than her Para life, I felt like the plot was moved along further in the Para chapters. While Addie is a likable character, there were times that she was almost a little too perfect. Laila, in contract, was the typical YA BFF – more beautiful, more popular, more daring than our sweet, innocent main character, and ultimately brings them trouble.
Overall, I did really enjoy Pivot Point. I thought the world building was a little sparse, but it was just enough to give us all the info we need. I really liked the writing style of the alternating chapters being alternate realities. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series to see her reunited with the path I wish she chose.
Also, as far as I can tell this is just a duology. Does anyone know for sure if book 2 is the end or is there more to this series??
Rating (out of 5):
Plot: 3.5
Characters: 3
Readability: 4
Enjoyability: 4
Overall Rating: 3.625 Stars
See this review at: http://stephaniesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2014/07/24/review-pivot-point-pivot-point-1-by-kasie-west/
Addie lives in a compound with people with paranormal abilities. She can Search the future when given a specific choice to make to see what the outcome will be. I would personally use this power All. The. Time. because I’m the most indecisive person ever. But, Addie doesn’t like to use it because she keeps “memories” of both paths, even the ones that don’t come to fruition, and it can be hard to keep track of reality. She’s also very careful to not change anything that happens in the future she chooses.
When her parents tell her they’re divorcing and she has to decide whether to stay in the compound with her mom or live in the Normal world with her father, her best friend Laila suggests she search the future to see which parent she should choose to live with. The story then follows what her life would be like on each path, in alternating chapters.
While I definitely enjoyed the chapters of Addie’s Norm life more than her Para life, I felt like the plot was moved along further in the Para chapters. While Addie is a likable character, there were times that she was almost a little too perfect. Laila, in contract, was the typical YA BFF – more beautiful, more popular, more daring than our sweet, innocent main character, and ultimately brings them trouble.
Overall, I did really enjoy Pivot Point. I thought the world building was a little sparse, but it was just enough to give us all the info we need. I really liked the writing style of the alternating chapters being alternate realities. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series to see her reunited with the path I wish she chose.
Also, as far as I can tell this is just a duology. Does anyone know for sure if book 2 is the end or is there more to this series??
Rating (out of 5):
Plot: 3.5
Characters: 3
Readability: 4
Enjoyability: 4
Overall Rating: 3.625 Stars
See this review at: http://stephaniesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2014/07/24/review-pivot-point-pivot-point-1-by-kasie-west/
Kasie West is officially one of my new favorite authors. After loving [b:The Distance Between Us|15283043|The Distance Between Us|Kasie West|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1358144875s/15283043.jpg|20938637], I couldn't wait to dive into Pivot Point. I love the author's writing style, especially the dialogue between the characters. Her books are always able to draw me in with their whispered secrets and sassy heroines. She is one author that I will be keeping track of throughout her hopefully long career. :)
Actual rating: 4.5 stars!
Pivot Point was practically flawless. It had wonderful character development, a uniquely intriguing concept, and and the execution of said concept was spot-on. The plot was crazy good, and I loved how the author showed the two different futures that Addie could have. At first, I was over-thinking it. But then I figured out that they were almost parallel with each other, and that some parts overlapped. It led me to thinking about what would happen, which is why this book wasn't perfect for me. I actually saw some of the major twists happening, and I knew exactly which future she'd choose and why. But my mystery solving didn't ruin the book for me; in fact, I was still surprised by many of the things that happened. The plot was intricately interwoven because of the way the two different futures were written out, and I love how Kasie showed that.
I also loved Addie, our sassy heroine. She's a Divergent (but in the book she's referred to as Clairvoyant because apparently her supernatural power has not been recognized). She lives in a Compound with other Paranormals who have special powers. Her mother can Persuade, and her father is a Discerner, a human lie-detector. However, the Compound is still a complete mystery, so I'm hoping to learn a lot more about it in Split Second. Anyway, I thought Addie was a strong character, and it made it more apparent when she was faced with two very difficult choices. She had to choose between losing someone dear to her heart and giving up the guy she's fallen in love with.
And I loved the other characters, especially the outgoing Laila and the sweet Trevor. I guess you could call this story a love triangle, although it's not a typical one. Because while Addie was dating two men, they were in different futures. But I'm a Trevor and Addie shipper, yo. I absolutely loved their relationship, and I can't wait to see it develop more in the next book (because I know it's going to). I NEED MORE OF THOSE TWO. <3
You know, I'm not exactly sure what genre to call this book. It could be sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal, or dystopian. Let's just call it a mix of the four. Because while the supernatural elements take precedent, considering that Addie had to choose between two futures, you still don't find out much about The Compound. The intrigue just makes me want to get my hands on Split Second as soon as possible! :)
Actual rating: 4.5 stars!
Pivot Point was practically flawless. It had wonderful character development, a uniquely intriguing concept, and and the execution of said concept was spot-on. The plot was crazy good, and I loved how the author showed the two different futures that Addie could have. At first, I was over-thinking it. But then I figured out that they were almost parallel with each other, and that some parts overlapped. It led me to thinking about what would happen, which is why this book wasn't perfect for me. I actually saw some of the major twists happening, and I knew exactly which future she'd choose and why. But my mystery solving didn't ruin the book for me; in fact, I was still surprised by many of the things that happened. The plot was intricately interwoven because of the way the two different futures were written out, and I love how Kasie showed that.
I also loved Addie, our sassy heroine. She's a Divergent (but in the book she's referred to as Clairvoyant because apparently her supernatural power has not been recognized). She lives in a Compound with other Paranormals who have special powers. Her mother can Persuade, and her father is a Discerner, a human lie-detector. However, the Compound is still a complete mystery, so I'm hoping to learn a lot more about it in Split Second. Anyway, I thought Addie was a strong character, and it made it more apparent when she was faced with two very difficult choices. She had to choose between losing someone dear to her heart and giving up the guy she's fallen in love with.
And I loved the other characters, especially the outgoing Laila and the sweet Trevor. I guess you could call this story a love triangle, although it's not a typical one. Because while Addie was dating two men, they were in different futures. But I'm a Trevor and Addie shipper, yo. I absolutely loved their relationship, and I can't wait to see it develop more in the next book (because I know it's going to). I NEED MORE OF THOSE TWO. <3
You know, I'm not exactly sure what genre to call this book. It could be sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal, or dystopian. Let's just call it a mix of the four. Because while the supernatural elements take precedent, considering that Addie had to choose between two futures, you still don't find out much about The Compound. The intrigue just makes me want to get my hands on Split Second as soon as possible! :)
From the second I heard about this book and its synopsis, I knew I wanted to read it. Chapters alternate between the two potential futures and it's easy to tell which is which, although there is some overlap.
Addison is one of the coolest YA heroines (and I love both her name and her nickname). She's smart and capable and funny. I loved her story and can't wait to hear more about it.
One of the most frustrating things in this book is the fact that Addie doesn't have the information in one future that she does in the other. So the reader picks up on the overlap but she isn't aware of it. Which means that the reader realizes there's danger long before Addie does. So yes, there's a ridiculous amount of tension here.
I think that this would be the best power to have. Can you imagine how awesome that would be, getting to know how any given decision would affect your life?
Also, you know how sometimes when there are different storylines, one is less appealing? Not true in this case. Both storylines were equally compelling and while I was sad to leave one, I was also happy to get back to the other.
I'm also happy that there will be at least one extra book in the series. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Highly recommended.
Addison is one of the coolest YA heroines (and I love both her name and her nickname). She's smart and capable and funny. I loved her story and can't wait to hear more about it.
One of the most frustrating things in this book is the fact that Addie doesn't have the information in one future that she does in the other. So the reader picks up on the overlap but she isn't aware of it. Which means that the reader realizes there's danger long before Addie does. So yes, there's a ridiculous amount of tension here.
I think that this would be the best power to have. Can you imagine how awesome that would be, getting to know how any given decision would affect your life?
Also, you know how sometimes when there are different storylines, one is less appealing? Not true in this case. Both storylines were equally compelling and while I was sad to leave one, I was also happy to get back to the other.
I'm also happy that there will be at least one extra book in the series. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Highly recommended.
9/10
Loved this book! The way kasie west blended ya contemporary with just a smidge of sci-fi was flawless.
The characters were well thought out and well written, and the way she alternated between two different possibilities was, I think, the best way to approach a story of this ilk. The two plots came together seamlessly, and the ending made my heart squeeze!
So fun!
And I need me a Trevor!!
Loved this book! The way kasie west blended ya contemporary with just a smidge of sci-fi was flawless.
The characters were well thought out and well written, and the way she alternated between two different possibilities was, I think, the best way to approach a story of this ilk. The two plots came together seamlessly, and the ending made my heart squeeze!
So fun!
And I need me a Trevor!!