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kzimm2024's review
3.0
This one seemed to have lots more yelling, more angst, more sadness, more inner conversations and less back and forth dialogue. I found myself jumping over paragraphs of reflection to get to the story and keep it moving.
It shows how Azzie and Mouse had a plan to leave and it was time to use it. Not sure about all the back and forth between Azzie and her guys, but a relationship is building (kissing was had by several) and I am curious about the world outside the base so I will keep reading.
It shows how Azzie and Mouse had a plan to leave and it was time to use it. Not sure about all the back and forth between Azzie and her guys, but a relationship is building (kissing was had by several) and I am curious about the world outside the base so I will keep reading.
ayablackwood's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
See review of book 1 for the flaws explanation
odinsvalkyrja's review
3.0
Hmm. All I'm going to say is that for someone who continously says they don't want to be treated like a child, she literally acts like a child. Completely immature and unreasonable on every single argument and disagreement, and I'm over it.
Just because you have your blood disorder doesn't give you license to be a jackass. You tell someone to follow your instructions exactly then get mad once they do it and act all "Woe, is me" and think about how you wished you'd have just died when you got sick, because what's the point? You LITERALLY told them to do EXACTLY as you said and give RADIO SILENCE.Or did you just not understand what that phrase meant when you used it?
Then she plays mental games, arguing and displaying anger when she's not actually angry and expecting people to KNOW that she's not actually angry. So the guys are psychic now? Good to know. I'll make an appointment for my palm reading.
Just because you have your blood disorder doesn't give you license to be a jackass. You tell someone to follow your instructions exactly then get mad once they do it and act all "Woe, is me" and think about how you wished you'd have just died when you got sick, because what's the point? You LITERALLY told them to do EXACTLY as you said and give RADIO SILENCE.Or did you just not understand what that phrase meant when you used it?
Then she plays mental games, arguing and displaying anger when she's not actually angry and expecting people to KNOW that she's not actually angry. So the guys are psychic now? Good to know. I'll make an appointment for my palm reading.
gypsydawn's review
5.0
Azzie is everything
I really, really liked this book. The only thing that bugged me was the almost reversal of Addie’s opinions on the guys - it felt strangely quick, but everything else was on par.
I really, really liked this book. The only thing that bugged me was the almost reversal of Addie’s opinions on the guys - it felt strangely quick, but everything else was on par.
bookwormbetty's review
5.0
Loved it
Such a good story. The plot just thickens as the action picks up. We are still learning about the characters, and what makes them tick. Great development.
Such a good story. The plot just thickens as the action picks up. We are still learning about the characters, and what makes them tick. Great development.
miss_elite's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hoerrbear's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sass_sass's review
5.0
Maybe Make Some Preparations
I have a weird obsession with books/films/programmes about humanity being nearly wiped out for one reason (superflu) or another (zombie outbreak) and the remaining humans reforming society. The Stand by Stephen King was my favourite book in high school. I must have read it 20 times and then that film The Day After Tomorrow with Jake Gyllenhaal became an obsession. Divergent, The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, Doomsday Preppers...so, this series fits perfectly into my menagerie of doom and gloom.
There's not really a way to describe the book without giving away the plot, but in a world ravaged by a nasty virus, there's a deeper struggle than the one for survival and it's about money and power. Oh that soggy old biscuit? Well, yeah. Whomever controls the vaccine holds the power and it's a mess. Azzie and her group of friends are caught in the middle.
This book takes 2020 and spins it into a darker tale with more loss of life and darker politics. It's a warning, but maybe I'm just being dramatic lol. If you like thinking about the end of days (hey, I was raised to prepare for this shit), then I know you'll love this series.
I have a weird obsession with books/films/programmes about humanity being nearly wiped out for one reason (superflu) or another (zombie outbreak) and the remaining humans reforming society. The Stand by Stephen King was my favourite book in high school. I must have read it 20 times and then that film The Day After Tomorrow with Jake Gyllenhaal became an obsession. Divergent, The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, Doomsday Preppers...so, this series fits perfectly into my menagerie of doom and gloom.
There's not really a way to describe the book without giving away the plot, but in a world ravaged by a nasty virus, there's a deeper struggle than the one for survival and it's about money and power. Oh that soggy old biscuit? Well, yeah. Whomever controls the vaccine holds the power and it's a mess. Azzie and her group of friends are caught in the middle.
This book takes 2020 and spins it into a darker tale with more loss of life and darker politics. It's a warning, but maybe I'm just being dramatic lol. If you like thinking about the end of days (hey, I was raised to prepare for this shit), then I know you'll love this series.
elation's review
5.0
This was amazing! The author turns several annoying romance/RH tropes on their heads. For example, the "badass" heroine who needs to be rescued over and over by her harem or the clueless virgin teen who spends all her time obsessing over every physical interaction with her guys. None of that happening here. Aesli IS a badass and its not because she knows martial arts or is a sharpshooter or ex military. She's the girl who lived, the one who gets up each day and keeps on going even though she is living with a debilitating illness and the weight of the world is on her shoulders. And even though she is a virgin it doesn't mean she is clueless about relationships, in fact, some of the best dialogues in the book are her being honest and holding all the guys accountable. This book, just like book 1 is full of nerd humor and even though I didn't catch all the references, it was soooo funny. I loved the first three rules of DnD. More please! I am obsessed with this series.
leisurelyreading's review
3.0
I like that the RH is a slowburn in this series but I wish it progressed a little bit more here. Also- damn she is really taking quite the sizable group out with her. At this point in the story I do wish the plan/world was more fully revealed. It feels a little weird that some stuff is still in the dark for the reader. Azzie’s character is also slightly irritating me. Like, everything is understandable given her situation but the constant picking of fights with our romantic leads gets a little grating and repetitive. It looks like the story is moving away from that now though.