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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
Very intriguing. I didn't know what to expect, but now I need to know what happens next. I definitely recommend.
Quite good
I’m interested to see where this story is headed and what is hidden in the story. I’m a fan of the world building.
I’m interested to see where this story is headed and what is hidden in the story. I’m a fan of the world building.
This was such a great concept and I just kept falling more in love with this world and characters as it went on. The writing was fantastic. And that ending. God, I love when writers can shock me like that! Definitely hooked on this series and this impressive author going forward.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Violet is an idiot. Albeit a fantastically skilled one. In fact, she manages to accidentally “woman slaughter” two people. It gets better. She kills the first with a fork and the second with their braces? It’s okay though, no need to have any feelings at all, because “they started it”.
I struggled through 80% of this book, waiting for the lightbulb moment of why this book is loved by my sister. (She usually has impeccable taste.) To her credit, I did enjoy the last 20%. More murder, which I needed by then. So, in fairness, I debated between a 2 & 3 star rating, because the ending was surprising and entertaining. Violet is still an idiot though; which is a bummer, because she’s on the older side of most YA protagonists.
I liked Viggo, even though he was a stereotypical, one note, male love interest. The whole wrestling thing felt so random, but I didn’t hate it. Violets amazing physical capabilities and inflated self identity was beyond annoying. Lee was incredibly boring, but I knew something was up with him from the start. He did get significantly more interesting at the end, but they killed him off. Seriously! Finally a character gets some personality and he dies. Then again, it’s YA, maybe he comes back.
Overall, I didn’t like the absurdity of the story. There were so many unrealistic and convenient situations. (You need a woman from Matrus, but she has to disguise herself as a man?! WTH?) I appreciated the idea of the world and did find the premise intriguing. However, it fell short with follow through. While I liked the ending, I don’t really care what the egg is or what happens next. Maybe if Lee had killed Violet I’d keep reading.
I struggled through 80% of this book, waiting for the lightbulb moment of why this book is loved by my sister. (She usually has impeccable taste.) To her credit, I did enjoy the last 20%. More murder, which I needed by then. So, in fairness, I debated between a 2 & 3 star rating, because the ending was surprising and entertaining. Violet is still an idiot though; which is a bummer, because she’s on the older side of most YA protagonists.
I liked Viggo, even though he was a stereotypical, one note, male love interest. The whole wrestling thing felt so random, but I didn’t hate it. Violets amazing physical capabilities and inflated self identity was beyond annoying. Lee was incredibly boring, but I knew something was up with him from the start. He did get significantly more interesting at the end, but they killed him off. Seriously! Finally a character gets some personality and he dies. Then again, it’s YA, maybe he comes back.
Overall, I didn’t like the absurdity of the story. There were so many unrealistic and convenient situations. (You need a woman from Matrus, but she has to disguise herself as a man?! WTH?) I appreciated the idea of the world and did find the premise intriguing. However, it fell short with follow through. While I liked the ending, I don’t really care what the egg is or what happens next. Maybe if Lee had killed Violet I’d keep reading.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I only read the prologue and first chapter and those were pretty boring. It just seems like if you're a woman in Patrus your life sucks and if you're a man in Matrus....your life sucks. I can't imagine sitting through all of the books in this series
Before I say anything, I want to let you know that I've never written many book reviews, so this may not be the best. But I still wanted to share my opinion either way, so here it goes.
This series has it's mistakes and flaws. But I adore it with all of its flaws. The Gender Game series has a very special place in my heart. What I loved the most throughout the series were the characters. As I read these seven books, I felt as though I really knew these characters, and to me that is a very important part to having a good book. And being so attached to these characters, all the battles they lost, and the problems they faced affected me. THAT is what you want your readers to feel: affected by the story.
The author is also great at building tension during battle scenes (which may be more noticeable in the other books in the series). The fight scenes in this series never failed to keep me at the edge of my seat, especially the ones towards the end. The stakes are constantly kept high by showing how much could be lost if they fail.
Now, why did I take away a star? Like I said, as much as I adore this book, it has it's problems. The main thing I'd like to address is that a lot of the time it was hard to visualize the setting because the description wasn't the best. It either wasn't enough, or was sometimes too much for a reader to understand. There are also some flaws regarding the concept of this book, but since it's been almost a year since I've read it, they're difficult for me to point out.
Overall, though, the series is great. I remember finishing each book in a week and immediately buying the next one. I would definitely recommend it.
This series has it's mistakes and flaws. But I adore it with all of its flaws. The Gender Game series has a very special place in my heart. What I loved the most throughout the series were the characters. As I read these seven books, I felt as though I really knew these characters, and to me that is a very important part to having a good book. And being so attached to these characters, all the battles they lost, and the problems they faced affected me. THAT is what you want your readers to feel: affected by the story.
The author is also great at building tension during battle scenes (which may be more noticeable in the other books in the series). The fight scenes in this series never failed to keep me at the edge of my seat, especially the ones towards the end. The stakes are constantly kept high by showing how much could be lost if they fail.
Now, why did I take away a star? Like I said, as much as I adore this book, it has it's problems. The main thing I'd like to address is that a lot of the time it was hard to visualize the setting because the description wasn't the best. It either wasn't enough, or was sometimes too much for a reader to understand. There are also some flaws regarding the concept of this book, but since it's been almost a year since I've read it, they're difficult for me to point out.
Overall, though, the series is great. I remember finishing each book in a week and immediately buying the next one. I would definitely recommend it.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I loved the adventure in this novel. It was so fast-paced and fun. Not to mention the setting and world building is so interesting and different.
The main character, Violet, is such a headstrong character and her character development really grows throughout the story.
I also LOVE Viggo. Talk about a sexy, gorgeous man that cage fights and is a bad ass warden. Long hair, trench coat wearing bad ass. Gah, he is wonderful.
The concept of gender run cities is also very different for a dystopian theme and I love the underlying message of equality.
This is a quick, fun read that everyone should give a try.
The main character, Violet, is such a headstrong character and her character development really grows throughout the story.
I also LOVE Viggo. Talk about a sexy, gorgeous man that cage fights and is a bad ass warden. Long hair, trench coat wearing bad ass. Gah, he is wonderful.
The concept of gender run cities is also very different for a dystopian theme and I love the underlying message of equality.
This is a quick, fun read that everyone should give a try.
Set in a dystopian world where women rule in Matrus and men rule in Patrus. Yes, the names, I know. A rebellious teen named Violet is jailed and sentenced to death. However, she's offered the opportunity to go free if she successfully completes a dangerous steal and retreat mission.
For me the most interesting part of the book was
For me the most interesting part of the book was