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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
More dinosaurs are always a good thing but I'm not entirely sure where this trilogy is heading. Still won't find out if I don't read the next one.
Just as predictable as the first one, but also just as fun. I’m in love with this series. I have such a great time stepping into this world.
I picked up The Extinction Trials on a whim after seeing a mixture of the buzz online and that it was pitched as “The Hunger Games meets Jurassic Park.” It only took a couple of pages for me to fall completely in love and try shoving it into the faces of anyone who would care to listen. It felt new, original and filled my need for dinosaurs eating people; yes, you read that last part right.
The Extinction Trials:Exile shows straight off how history is destined to keep repeating itself. When barely any of the participants return from the dinosaur continent, Piloria, the government is still very much set on its plans to get rid of the dinosaurs by administering a virus to their water supply. A good majority of this book is set on Earthasia with both Lincoln and Storm being promoted to roles within Parliament. It can feel like a bit of a lull at times and I found myself just wanting to get to the dinosaurs, but it was important to flesh out the human continent and give a horrid reminder of just how bad the conditions are. A lot of the seemingly minor bits of information littered at the reader’s feet become quite important later on.
I love the two protagonists, Lincoln and Storm, in the sense that they really don’t like each other. They have returned home after surviving dinosaur attacks and it isn’t until they are forced back onto the island together that the duo is actually reunited; quite simply, they have no reason to. I can’t quite place it but this just made their “relationship” feel more real because they both want extremely different things and had nothing really tying them to each other. Lincoln cares only about saving his sister in whatever way he can, while Storm can’t stop thinking about the idealistic nature of Piloria. Storm gets to spend more time with her father, Reban, and it was interesting to actually see his side of things as he was pitched more so as the villain in the previous book. This mix of narratives did a wonderful job of giving a more rounded view of the important factors at play.
I also liked seeing Blaine again, the stipulator left behind by the government and seeing how he has continued to adapt to his new surroundings with very little help for Piloria. It fuelled that seed growing in Storm’s mind about the possibility of living alongside the dinosaurs without human interference, and showed just how adaptable humans can be.
Once again, S.M.Wilson does a fantastic job of building the tension when the characters, along with some new faces, finally land on the dinosaur continent. The descriptions were so lush and vibrant that I could picture it so clearly while venturing through the narrative. There were many moments when I held my breath; waiting in anticipation for a dinosaur to jump out of the bushes at the last minute.
Another brilliant addition to the series and I simply cannot wait for the next one!
The Extinction Trials:Exile shows straight off how history is destined to keep repeating itself. When barely any of the participants return from the dinosaur continent, Piloria, the government is still very much set on its plans to get rid of the dinosaurs by administering a virus to their water supply. A good majority of this book is set on Earthasia with both Lincoln and Storm being promoted to roles within Parliament. It can feel like a bit of a lull at times and I found myself just wanting to get to the dinosaurs, but it was important to flesh out the human continent and give a horrid reminder of just how bad the conditions are. A lot of the seemingly minor bits of information littered at the reader’s feet become quite important later on.
I love the two protagonists, Lincoln and Storm, in the sense that they really don’t like each other. They have returned home after surviving dinosaur attacks and it isn’t until they are forced back onto the island together that the duo is actually reunited; quite simply, they have no reason to. I can’t quite place it but this just made their “relationship” feel more real because they both want extremely different things and had nothing really tying them to each other. Lincoln cares only about saving his sister in whatever way he can, while Storm can’t stop thinking about the idealistic nature of Piloria. Storm gets to spend more time with her father, Reban, and it was interesting to actually see his side of things as he was pitched more so as the villain in the previous book. This mix of narratives did a wonderful job of giving a more rounded view of the important factors at play.
I also liked seeing Blaine again, the stipulator left behind by the government and seeing how he has continued to adapt to his new surroundings with very little help for Piloria. It fuelled that seed growing in Storm’s mind about the possibility of living alongside the dinosaurs without human interference, and showed just how adaptable humans can be.
Once again, S.M.Wilson does a fantastic job of building the tension when the characters, along with some new faces, finally land on the dinosaur continent. The descriptions were so lush and vibrant that I could picture it so clearly while venturing through the narrative. There were many moments when I held my breath; waiting in anticipation for a dinosaur to jump out of the bushes at the last minute.
Another brilliant addition to the series and I simply cannot wait for the next one!
Like the first book this one had a full a vivid plot. I felt that the characters (whom I adore) are making good decisions and are easy to empathise with. I enjoyed the duel perspective of this book as unlike other books with two points of view the chapters did not necessarily alternate from one character to the other.
Unlike other trilogies that have a second book that feels artificially created, this book has a plot that feels real and a logical step for both the characters and the world that they are set in. I really enjoyed this. I also enjoyed the development of the long-lost parent plot as it was told from an outsider’s point of view for most of the time. It allowed for a more encompassing view of the situation than other books provide. I am looking forward to reading the next book, rebel.
Unlike other trilogies that have a second book that feels artificially created, this book has a plot that feels real and a logical step for both the characters and the world that they are set in. I really enjoyed this. I also enjoyed the development of the long-lost parent plot as it was told from an outsider’s point of view for most of the time. It allowed for a more encompassing view of the situation than other books provide. I am looking forward to reading the next book, rebel.
A great second parter to the series. I do wonder, if it keeps on, how many more excuses S M Wilson can find to bring the team back to Piloria? This one worked well, but five books down the line...
I've also taken one star off for all the times someone licked their lips. After a while it was really throwing me out of the story. But other than that, this is a fantastic read, full of action, adventure and heartbreak, and I can't wait to read the next one and see what happens now. It did end on an almost literal cliffhanger, after all!
Lincoln spoke clearly. "I told you I met Kayna. I told you I met Caleb."
Blaine nodded his eyes wide. Then something happened. Part of his brain must have clicked into gear. "But, what about..."
Lincoln gently slipped his arm around Jesa's back and edged her forward. "Blaine, this is Jesa. Your daughter. The person you just slapped." He watched as the words registered, then leaned forwards and kept his voice low. "Touch her again and I'll kill you myself."
I've also taken one star off for all the times someone licked their lips. After a while it was really throwing me out of the story. But other than that, this is a fantastic read, full of action, adventure and heartbreak, and I can't wait to read the next one and see what happens now. It did end on an almost literal cliffhanger, after all!
Lincoln spoke clearly. "I told you I met Kayna. I told you I met Caleb."
Blaine nodded his eyes wide. Then something happened. Part of his brain must have clicked into gear. "But, what about..."
Lincoln gently slipped his arm around Jesa's back and edged her forward. "Blaine, this is Jesa. Your daughter. The person you just slapped." He watched as the words registered, then leaned forwards and kept his voice low. "Touch her again and I'll kill you myself."