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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
*I received this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*
Dissonance was an interesting book, and while there were times when it seemed like it moved slowly by the end I was fully invested.
I really enjoyed Del and her awesome character. I know it’s cliche to have them be the wild and rebellious teen, but it definitely worked for Del. I also liked that she was impervious to her own bad decisions. She still felt guilty over causing others worry, but she also was going to do what she felt was right. I did think it was a little questionable about her relationship with Doughnut World Simon, that was just a little weird for me.
I also really enjoyed the science aspect, it was a little advanced for me so I don’t think I understood much. However, it was nice that it was detailed and well-thought out. There may have been gaps but if there were then they were to small for me to notice. There was nothing glaringly wrong with it that I caught.
I did feel bad for Del when the whole thing went down. I can understand why she would feel so betrayed. I don’t think the intention was there, it was just pure selfishness on the part of the other person, but still I think I would’ve done the same that she did.
There were some parts that seemed a little slow. Especially during scientific explanations that I didn’t really understand, and those could’ve used maybe a little less explanation as it kind of detracted from the story. I did find myself once or twice skipping ahead just to keep myself entertained during the slow parts, but it was still a really enjoyable read.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, and I would give 3.5 out of 5 stars. This book could’ve been a 4 star or higher if it weren’t for the slow sections, so I hope in the next installment that is toned down quite a bit. However, I am really looking forward to book 2!
Dissonance was an interesting book, and while there were times when it seemed like it moved slowly by the end I was fully invested.
I really enjoyed Del and her awesome character. I know it’s cliche to have them be the wild and rebellious teen, but it definitely worked for Del. I also liked that she was impervious to her own bad decisions. She still felt guilty over causing others worry, but she also was going to do what she felt was right. I did think it was a little questionable about her relationship with Doughnut World Simon, that was just a little weird for me.
I also really enjoyed the science aspect, it was a little advanced for me so I don’t think I understood much. However, it was nice that it was detailed and well-thought out. There may have been gaps but if there were then they were to small for me to notice. There was nothing glaringly wrong with it that I caught.
I did feel bad for Del when the whole thing went down. I can understand why she would feel so betrayed. I don’t think the intention was there, it was just pure selfishness on the part of the other person, but still I think I would’ve done the same that she did.
There were some parts that seemed a little slow. Especially during scientific explanations that I didn’t really understand, and those could’ve used maybe a little less explanation as it kind of detracted from the story. I did find myself once or twice skipping ahead just to keep myself entertained during the slow parts, but it was still a really enjoyable read.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, and I would give 3.5 out of 5 stars. This book could’ve been a 4 star or higher if it weren’t for the slow sections, so I hope in the next installment that is toned down quite a bit. However, I am really looking forward to book 2!
I really liked this one. It has amazing world-building, first and foremost, and I was also quite enamored by the romance, which doesn't always happen. Plus, no love triangle, which is always worth celebrating.
You can read my full review on my blog HERE!
You can read my full review on my blog HERE!
The parallel worlds was an interesting idea but hard to wrap your brain around. So many different worlds and branches. There are constant decisions made every day, so that part of the plot made this very fascinating.
But Del is an awful person. She's selfish and self centered. She has no problem putting her family, her town, or the whole world in danger.....just because SHE is right (of thinks she is). Del is the reason teenagers get a bad wrap. Not all of them are like this.
I don't enjoy books where I don't like or don't agree with what the main character is doing - ever. So....I just didn't like this one.
But Del is an awful person. She's selfish and self centered. She has no problem putting her family, her town, or the whole world in danger.....just because SHE is right (of thinks she is). Del is the reason teenagers get a bad wrap. Not all of them are like this.
I don't enjoy books where I don't like or don't agree with what the main character is doing - ever. So....I just didn't like this one.
*I received a free ARC of Dissonance from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers via Edelweiss in exchange of an honest review*
A fresh story on alternate universes - Dissonance shows us what might happen if by every single choice we make, the 'what if' creates a new world with the choice not taken.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
A fresh story on alternate universes - Dissonance shows us what might happen if by every single choice we make, the 'what if' creates a new world with the choice not taken.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
I think I'm verging on a 3.75 stars here.
The world-building in this story was excellent. Well researched, even to a point that anyone who doesn't have a disposition to science might be confused (I understood enough to be able to still follow the story, but some parts were still confusing as I am terrible at science). One question I do have about the world, though, is how was Walking discovered? How did the Consort form and how do more people not know of the Walkers?
Anyway, my biggest problem with this story was probably the characters. The plot some might find slow (especially since it's a nearly five hundred page book, thick with romance!), but the characters irritated more. Del herself wasn't a terrible protagonist, and I get that she's supposed to be the trouble-maker, but she seems so offended when she breaks a rule, almost dies, and then gets in trouble for it. If it was a stupid rule, sure, I'd be mad, too. But the rule seemed perfectly fair to me seeing as she and her sister could've almost DIED.
Another thing. I started off hating the two sisters' relationship, then it got better, and then it kind of fell apart again. Being fairly close to my sister, I thought Del and Addie were both so mean to each other, but maybe it's normal, I don't know.
Best friend falls in love with protagonist and the protagonist pretends to not notice/ignores it? So cliché.
Simon was pretty boring. Had no substance, nothing to make him different than another thousand love interests we've had before.
Also, Monty. I was kind of annoyed by this. In the end, we
The writing was pretty good, and had some awesome moments even. But what makes this story really shine is the world-building. Much better than most YAs these days.
The world-building in this story was excellent. Well researched, even to a point that anyone who doesn't have a disposition to science might be confused (I understood enough to be able to still follow the story, but some parts were still confusing as I am terrible at science). One question I do have about the world, though, is how was Walking discovered? How did the Consort form and how do more people not know of the Walkers?
Anyway, my biggest problem with this story was probably the characters. The plot some might find slow (especially since it's a nearly five hundred page book, thick with romance!), but the characters irritated more. Del herself wasn't a terrible protagonist, and I get that she's supposed to be the trouble-maker, but she seems so offended when she breaks a rule, almost dies, and then gets in trouble for it. If it was a stupid rule, sure, I'd be mad, too. But the rule seemed perfectly fair to me seeing as she and her sister could've almost DIED.
Another thing. I started off hating the two sisters' relationship, then it got better, and then it kind of fell apart again. Being fairly close to my sister, I thought Del and Addie were both so mean to each other, but maybe it's normal, I don't know.
Best friend falls in love with protagonist and the protagonist pretends to not notice/ignores it? So cliché.
Simon was pretty boring. Had no substance, nothing to make him different than another thousand love interests we've had before.
Also, Monty. I was kind of annoyed by this. In the end, we
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figure out that he's been manipulating Del for pretty much her whole life in order to find Rose, his wife, who disappeared a long time ago. Del seems so hurt by this, and she hopes he "rots" in his cell where he'd been taken. But to me, I couldn't really understand this. Sure, I'd be angry, too, but Monty is her grandfather and she's loved and looked up to him for her whole life. And plus, she found Simon, and she definitely manipulated people to be with him. How is that so different than what Monty did? So yeah, that just kind of annoyed me. Especially since I thought Monty was one of the more interesting characters in the story.The writing was pretty good, and had some awesome moments even. But what makes this story really shine is the world-building. Much better than most YAs these days.
Now this is how you write a book on parallel worlds!
The world building in this novel was BRILLIANT! Everything was so well thought out and structured, and better yet, it didn't come out in a massive info-dump sesh. So yeah, I was very, very happy. Additionally, it was a very addictive read. I had an exam today, but as soon as that was done I smashed through three quarters of Dissonance!
Alas, not everything was rainbows and sunshine. It was a typical YA romance; a sexy jock falling for the freaky chic, him being totally moody and the usual 'I want to love you... but can I?' shiz going down. There was even one of those love triangles, but this one didn't even go anywhere! Though, honestly, it will likely make more sense in the next book. But hey, you get that!
All in all it was a great read and I am sooo looking forward to the sequel.
The world building in this novel was BRILLIANT! Everything was so well thought out and structured, and better yet, it didn't come out in a massive info-dump sesh. So yeah, I was very, very happy. Additionally, it was a very addictive read. I had an exam today, but as soon as that was done I smashed through three quarters of Dissonance!
Alas, not everything was rainbows and sunshine. It was a typical YA romance; a sexy jock falling for the freaky chic, him being totally moody and the usual 'I want to love you... but can I?' shiz going down. There was even one of those love triangles, but this one didn't even go anywhere! Though, honestly, it will likely make more sense in the next book. But hey, you get that!
All in all it was a great read and I am sooo looking forward to the sequel.
Although I began reading the book with the hope to see action and a hint of Doctor Who-like travel, I really didn't expect to have this story.
Del is a flawed character; there were times when i wanted to get into the book and kick her for her egoistic nature but as the book progressed, I saw that her choices were really motivated because of her parents and later by Simon. She felt inferior to her sister and this is a part which gets to be shown in almost every page, to my annoyance.
Simon was mostly one of the strongest characters. While he looked arrogant, he was dealing with great obstacles and many times I rooted for him, instead of Del.
The whole concerpt was really original but I would like to see quicker development on the next books.
Del is a flawed character; there were times when i wanted to get into the book and kick her for her egoistic nature but as the book progressed, I saw that her choices were really motivated because of her parents and later by Simon. She felt inferior to her sister and this is a part which gets to be shown in almost every page, to my annoyance.
Simon was mostly one of the strongest characters. While he looked arrogant, he was dealing with great obstacles and many times I rooted for him, instead of Del.
The whole concerpt was really original but I would like to see quicker development on the next books.
2017 review: Interesting concept, great idea. However, the characters are little flat. I don't think I'll read the sequel.