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neelima1998's review against another edition
2.0
I am not the targeted audience for this book. Put me in a reading slump.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
After reading and enjoying Joan He's debut, I had to check this one out even though sci-fi is not my go-to genre. This one is emotionally impacting onto of the twisty-twists that I was expecting.
I received an ecopy of this through Netgalley; however, all opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this through Netgalley; however, all opinions are my own.
iz_is_reading123's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
I had mixed feelings about this book. Overall, I like what it was trying to do, but I found some of the execution lacking. It raised interesting questions about human rights, climate change, and AI rights. I don't necessarily need a story to give me all the answers, and I like when the reader is able to draw their own conclusions. However, I felt some of the commentary was a little lacking. It felt like the story got bogged down in all the plot twists (some were more impactful than others) and less attention was spent exploring the themes.
I also thought some characterization was lacking. The book is split between two perspectives. Cee's perspective was more of a survival story. I enjoyed being in this character's head as she tried figure out where she was and how to survive. I liked Kasey's perspective a little less. All of the characters in her world (Kasey included) seemed very alienated from each other and the outside world. While this made sense in the context of the world, it made it harder for me to understand some of their choices made and become invested in them.
I also thought some characterization was lacking. The book is split between two perspectives. Cee's perspective was more of a survival story. I enjoyed being in this character's head as she tried figure out where she was and how to survive. I liked Kasey's perspective a little less. All of the characters in her world (Kasey included) seemed very alienated from each other and the outside world. While this made sense in the context of the world, it made it harder for me to understand some of their choices made and become invested in them.
ohclaire's review against another edition
3.0
I just didn't vibe with the characters. The worldbuilding was interesting but I felt like I was missing something.
annamickreads's review against another edition
5.0
WOW.
JOAN HE DOES NOT MISS!!!
I was already beyond impressed when I read "Descendant of the Crane" but "The Ones We're Meant to Find" is beautiful in every way.
Every twist and turn was a punch in the gut. The symbiotic relationship of sisters and how sometimes caring for someone else means making choices that hurt. Science fiction that feels like we're just a decade or two shy of, detailing climate crises that we already see as the tip of the iceberg.
I really appreciate the conversations happening in this book, especially in regard to the climate crisis and how it should be dealt with, a conversation that's come up a lot in recent months about humanity's impact and whether we're actually worth saving. I love Actinium and Kasey's internal battle, and the fact that Joan somehow manages to fit in a plot twist ten pages before the end. Every time I thought I was done being in pain or surprised, I was presented with a new perspective and a new gut-wrenchingly painful twist.
The book's setting is exquisite, detailed down to the nth degree, beautifully described for an environment that can be so unforgiving. This is such a unique tale, and while the stylistic choice to tell the story from not only dual perspectives but in different time frames threw me initially for a loop, but I loved it all the same.
Just really incredible work, I cannot wait to re-read and unpack again.
JOAN HE DOES NOT MISS!!!
I was already beyond impressed when I read "Descendant of the Crane" but "The Ones We're Meant to Find" is beautiful in every way.
Every twist and turn was a punch in the gut. The symbiotic relationship of sisters and how sometimes caring for someone else means making choices that hurt. Science fiction that feels like we're just a decade or two shy of, detailing climate crises that we already see as the tip of the iceberg.
I really appreciate the conversations happening in this book, especially in regard to the climate crisis and how it should be dealt with, a conversation that's come up a lot in recent months about humanity's impact and whether we're actually worth saving. I love Actinium and Kasey's internal battle, and the fact that Joan somehow manages to fit in a plot twist ten pages before the end. Every time I thought I was done being in pain or surprised, I was presented with a new perspective and a new gut-wrenchingly painful twist.
The book's setting is exquisite, detailed down to the nth degree, beautifully described for an environment that can be so unforgiving. This is such a unique tale, and while the stylistic choice to tell the story from not only dual perspectives but in different time frames threw me initially for a loop, but I loved it all the same.
Just really incredible work, I cannot wait to re-read and unpack again.
leschroniques_delea's review against another edition
5.0
Au début où ce roman est sorti, je ne comptais pas l'acheter, il ne m'intéressait pas vraiment mais après l'avoir vu un nombre incalculable de fois je suis passée devant et je l'ai acheté. Je ne savais pas trop à quoi m'attendre je n'avais pas lu le résumé, j'en avais entendu parlé sur des chaînes booktube et vu sur des comptes bookstagram.
Je me suis lancée en Lecture commune avec une amie et on s'est pris une claque! Ce livre est une pépite, on l'a adoré!
Ce roman est très fort et il fait ressentir tellement d'émotions différentes. Les personnages sont très attachants et touchants chacun à leur manière. Les deux soeurs ont une relation tellement belle mais en même temps elles ne se comprennent pas entièrement. Cee est la grande soeur de Kay, elle est intrépide, n'hésite pas à contourner les règles et à vivre à fonds sa vie sans se poser de question. Elle est très sensible contrairement à Kay, qui est plutôt réservée et qui a du mal avec les sentiments que ça soit la tristesse ou la joie. Elle respecte les règles à la lettre et a une confiance aveugle envers la science qui est toute sa vie.
L'intrigue de ce roman nous transporte du début à la fin, on est baladé dans tous les sens et quand on pense enfin savoir ce qu'il se passe, on a un élément qui se rajoute qui vient casser notre théorie. On se recommence à faire des suppositions et jusqu'a la dernière page on ne comprend pas tout ce qu'il s'est passé.
Ce roman est très bouleversant et poignant, je vous le recommande si vous aimez les dystopies et que vous avez un peu fait le tour de ce qui a été proposé. Ici on a quelque chose de nouveau et de très intriguant jusqu'à la dernière page.
Je me suis lancée en Lecture commune avec une amie et on s'est pris une claque! Ce livre est une pépite, on l'a adoré!
Ce roman est très fort et il fait ressentir tellement d'émotions différentes. Les personnages sont très attachants et touchants chacun à leur manière. Les deux soeurs ont une relation tellement belle mais en même temps elles ne se comprennent pas entièrement. Cee est la grande soeur de Kay, elle est intrépide, n'hésite pas à contourner les règles et à vivre à fonds sa vie sans se poser de question. Elle est très sensible contrairement à Kay, qui est plutôt réservée et qui a du mal avec les sentiments que ça soit la tristesse ou la joie. Elle respecte les règles à la lettre et a une confiance aveugle envers la science qui est toute sa vie.
L'intrigue de ce roman nous transporte du début à la fin, on est baladé dans tous les sens et quand on pense enfin savoir ce qu'il se passe, on a un élément qui se rajoute qui vient casser notre théorie. On se recommence à faire des suppositions et jusqu'a la dernière page on ne comprend pas tout ce qu'il s'est passé.
Ce roman est très bouleversant et poignant, je vous le recommande si vous aimez les dystopies et que vous avez un peu fait le tour de ce qui a été proposé. Ici on a quelque chose de nouveau et de très intriguant jusqu'à la dernière page.
hellorocketship's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sagelee12's review against another edition
2.0
Flowery and beautiful writing didn’t end up covering up the plot holes and inconsistencies. Part of this is my fault, I’m not a sci fi or dystopian fan and I went into it thinking it wouldn’t be sci fi for some reason lol. I just can’t keep track of those things, but it’s obvious that the author is a talented writer, the plot just lost me almost completely
cletusjenn's review against another edition
5.0
The only place Kasey still found Celia was in her dreams. Her sister would be waiting every night, no matter how long it took for Kasey’s mind to release her. Together they would go down to the sea on a ladder. They would float for days under the sun, never pruning, and Kasey would reel up the words from the bottom of her heart:It's the yearning and loneliness in Joan He's words for me. Happy book birthday to this haunting yet beautiful novel.
I love you. And even if you failed me, I’d never replace you.
4.75 ☆