Reviews

The Ones We're Meant To Find by Joan He

jessicastephenson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book has immediately taken a spot in my top favourites of the year, probably even of all time. Usually for me when a book tries to touch on too many topics, it feels messy and lacking, but that was not the case here. Some of the topics and themes tackled in this book include sustainability, climate change, human rights, right/wrong, morals, familial bonds, terminal illness, neurodivergence, and so much more. 

I think the thing I love most is this book made me think, and has kept me thinking for several days after finishing it. What would I do if I were in each of the characters places? What is ethically and morally right? Should our generation sacrifice to save a future generation? Would I be willing to live in an "eco-city" and experience a significant portion of my life as a holograph in order to preserve earth's resources? 

Overall I found the concept to be quite intriguing, however I haven't read a ton of science fiction literature so for someone who reads the genre often, this book may not hit the same way. I would definitely read this again at some point because I feel like it's the kind of story that only gets better with a second read. 

hannahhew's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

danicapage's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5 stars.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This was such a unique book. The first half was really slow and I had a hard time connecting with the characters. The second half was much faster-paced and much more intriguing. It took me a while to figure out the worldbuilding and character-building. Slight spoiler:

The ending was extremely open-ended. I can see why that frustrated some. I thought it could have been slightly less open-ended.

I felt very conflicted about this one.

Love,

Danica Page

muppetymelody's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

kurbanski's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective

3.5

evspekkie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

libbey_wolfe's review against another edition

5.0

I could not set it down once I started this book and got sucked into Kasey and Cee's worlds. 10 out of 10 stars.

kaulhilo's review against another edition

5.0

i thought 60% was the worst thing this book could do to me, then i thought 90% was the worst thing this book could do to me, and now i have to accept that the ending was actually the worst thing this book could do to me.. i’m in disbelief. rtc

kokechii's review against another edition

2.0

This was has been sitting on my tbr since it came out practically. Finally decided to read it and now I almost wish it stayed on my tbr since I feel disappointed by it.
The wold-building was lacking and I didn't feel any of the characters, the sisters felt very one-dimensional and... yeah. I'm just... sigh.

livinginsolitude's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

won't even lie, reading the first half of this was like trying to understand my professor explaining a complicated but interesting material to me in light speed. i was trying to make sense of how cee and kasey's timeline entwine. the second it hits that second half, though... it was like vine booms playing in my head constantly because WHAT THE FUCK.