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andiemags53's review
4.0
Not as good as Hunger Games. But I like the strong, female character. And I am always a sucker for a good post apocalyptic book/series. Can't wait to read the 2nd one!
brianapcoffelt's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
inook_u's review
3.0
i liked this book, but not as much as I would've like it. review too come on here.
evoe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
protoman21's review
3.0
Along the lines of dystopian YA from the early 2000s but breaks no new ground so it feels like a tired copycat well behind the times. I have zero desire to read on in the series.
smartinez9's review
3.0
Everything I wanted Under the Never Sky to be. With plausible world-building, real stakes, and a heroine made for and from the demands of a shattered, starved world, it was gripping and perfectly bloody. Plot-wise, I enjoyed it. BUT—
Two things really bothered me: 1) naming the protagonist “Deuce” (just why) and 2) the validation of Striker. Given that he enabled, if not participated in, the rape of countless women, his inclusion in the group and the excuses they made for him were verrry uncomfy, as was Deuce’s disregard for Tegan’s feelings. All that aside, I personally still enjoyed the book as a whole, and understood the author’s point about Deuce having to acknowledge her own complicity and start to identify with Striker as someone who did what they thought they must to survive in the context of their ravaged world. For some readers, however, I think this would be insurmountable and unnecessarily triggering. Proceed with caution.
Two things really bothered me: 1) naming the protagonist “Deuce” (just why) and 2) the validation of Striker. Given that he enabled, if not participated in, the rape of countless women, his inclusion in the group and the excuses they made for him were verrry uncomfy, as was Deuce’s disregard for Tegan’s feelings. All that aside, I personally still enjoyed the book as a whole, and understood the author’s point about Deuce having to acknowledge her own complicity and start to identify with Striker as someone who did what they thought they must to survive in the context of their ravaged world. For some readers, however, I think this would be insurmountable and unnecessarily triggering. Proceed with caution.
sarmende's review
5.0
I really loved this story line! I only rate it four stars because of how short it was! I needed more with the ending. Thank god there’s two more books in this series! It was a fast pace plot but not too rushed! Characters are extremely likable.
The advertisement for this book is wrong. Aguirre explores something completely different than the concept of hunger games. If you’re more a fan of Walking Dead or the video game The Last of Us, this book is for you. The vocabulary was expansive, which I did not expect for this book.
Beautiful story!
The advertisement for this book is wrong. Aguirre explores something completely different than the concept of hunger games. If you’re more a fan of Walking Dead or the video game The Last of Us, this book is for you. The vocabulary was expansive, which I did not expect for this book.
Beautiful story!
badseedgirl's review
3.0
I think I may be sick of female YA protagonist. These books all seem to be getting fairly formulaic to me. The young heroine faces hardship with the help of a slightly older, much more worldly young man. He will be dark and brooding (even if he's fair haired and tanned) because he is misunderstood by his friends and peers (such as they are. He is usually some kind of outsider in his society also.) Together these two "unlikely" partners will solve all of societies problems with their pluckiness and fortitude against overwhelming odds.
As far as Enclave goes, it was an enjoyable, if ultimately forgettable YA tale. Good enough so I will be getting to the rest of the series at some point.
Seriously someone please point me to a YA genre series with a male protagonist. I think I need a dose of testosterone!
As far as Enclave goes, it was an enjoyable, if ultimately forgettable YA tale. Good enough so I will be getting to the rest of the series at some point.
Seriously someone please point me to a YA genre series with a male protagonist. I think I need a dose of testosterone!
renuked's review
3.0
Enclave is the story of Deuce, a girl who lives underground after a plague/apocalypse/thing happened aboveground and destroyed the world years ago. She lives in the Enclave, a place where people are sorted into Breeders, Builders, and Hunters. She aspires to become a Huntress and protect her people from the Freaks, former people or zombie things that eat other people. It was all very intense and action packed.
The biggest issue I came up with this book was the pace at which it happened. Action-packed is good....things happening in choppy instants is bad. I wasn't able to absorb some aspects. Example: Deuce was supposed to love Stone and Thimble, she was supposed to care about her Enclave so intensely she wanted to be a Huntress...but I didn't really feel much of that. The only time Deuce met someone worth protecting was Girl26. Deuce became a Huntress, fought Freaks, got kicked out, and messed about Topside. That's about it. It just flashed by too quickly. It could have been better paced, and less sporadic. It was too choppy.
However, Deuce was one of the physically strongest female protagonists that has narrated. She can fight like nobody's business. Mentally, she isn't independent yet, she depends too much on the Enclave, but eventually she begins to form her own mind, and fights the haze of ignorance. That's one thing I liked about the book, Deuce wasn't too knowledgable, she can barely read, but it focused on a lot on her personal growth. Fade too was pretty cute, but I didn't really feel like I got to know him, mostly because the book went by too quickly. He's a good fighter, mysterious, but sensitive; that's about all I know.
The relationship between Deuce and Fade was too quick. I realized that they were partners for weeks and became accustomed to each other. They learned about each other, and then fell in love. But it felt like only a few pages later that Deuce was falling for him. And then Stalker came in the picture. It was too fast and yet nearly nothing happened. I'm contradicting myself, but I can't express it. It felt like a wave; coming slowly but visibly, then crashing on shore, then receding. Deuce meets Fade....begins to fall in love....BAM Stalker comes in and Fade pulls out. And Stalker....*shudders.*
But anyway, the romance wasn't even supposed to be the pure focus. It's meant to be Deuce's personal journey as she realizes the false lies she's lived her whole life. The action was incredible and they ran into Freaks tons of times, and yes the Freaks are creepy, but no they didn't terrify me (sorry). Most of the book is well done, and hopefully the second book will continue with Deuce's growing understanding and will also slow down a bit.
The biggest issue I came up with this book was the pace at which it happened. Action-packed is good....things happening in choppy instants is bad. I wasn't able to absorb some aspects. Example: Deuce was supposed to love Stone and Thimble, she was supposed to care about her Enclave so intensely she wanted to be a Huntress...but I didn't really feel much of that. The only time Deuce met someone worth protecting was Girl26. Deuce became a Huntress, fought Freaks, got kicked out, and messed about Topside. That's about it. It just flashed by too quickly. It could have been better paced, and less sporadic. It was too choppy.
However, Deuce was one of the physically strongest female protagonists that has narrated. She can fight like nobody's business. Mentally, she isn't independent yet, she depends too much on the Enclave, but eventually she begins to form her own mind, and fights the haze of ignorance. That's one thing I liked about the book, Deuce wasn't too knowledgable, she can barely read, but it focused on a lot on her personal growth. Fade too was pretty cute, but I didn't really feel like I got to know him, mostly because the book went by too quickly. He's a good fighter, mysterious, but sensitive; that's about all I know.
The relationship between Deuce and Fade was too quick. I realized that they were partners for weeks and became accustomed to each other. They learned about each other, and then fell in love. But it felt like only a few pages later that Deuce was falling for him. And then Stalker came in the picture. It was too fast and yet nearly nothing happened. I'm contradicting myself, but I can't express it. It felt like a wave; coming slowly but visibly, then crashing on shore, then receding. Deuce meets Fade....begins to fall in love....BAM Stalker comes in and Fade pulls out. And Stalker....*shudders.*
But anyway, the romance wasn't even supposed to be the pure focus. It's meant to be Deuce's personal journey as she realizes the false lies she's lived her whole life. The action was incredible and they ran into Freaks tons of times, and yes the Freaks are creepy, but no they didn't terrify me (sorry). Most of the book is well done, and hopefully the second book will continue with Deuce's growing understanding and will also slow down a bit.
zenithharpink's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've read some bad dystopian fiction, so I wasn't thrilled about this book. The story is pretty good - this book doesn't try to do too much. I HATE love triangles, but I otherwise enjoyed the characters. The world-building wasn't too heavy-handed, and I appreciated that there were shades of grey.
I recommend this book to fans of the genre - this is a fun read.
I recommend this book to fans of the genre - this is a fun read.