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paige_georgia_reads's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really liked the “powers” in this book. Not traditional, but still fun!
amandanic11's review
3.0
I really liked the idea of this book, but there was just a little something lacking for me. I thought the authors did a great job of managing six unique characters, which cannot be easy, but I wish the focus had been on one or two of these characters to really get more out of them. The backstory of each character, and how their power has both positively and negatively effected their life was the most interesting aspect of this book to me, and I could have used so much more of that.
The plot of this book is mainly what suffered for me, though that might just be because this book is clearly for readers 10 years younger than me, it's not really relatable for people in their 20s. This is one of those stories where the characters (most of whom aren't old enough to drive) seem to have absolutely zero adult supervision. It's a bit hard for me to buy the idea that a 15-year-old can sneak into a police station and convince everyone that they're an adult without question. Or that kids can get into clubs and easily get drinks, even with super powers. That doesn't mean I think the plot of this book is bad by any means, just a bit too cliched and convenient for my tastes. On the plus side, this book moves very quickly, so if you like something fast-paced with a lot going on, this book might be right up your alley.
The plot of this book is mainly what suffered for me, though that might just be because this book is clearly for readers 10 years younger than me, it's not really relatable for people in their 20s. This is one of those stories where the characters (most of whom aren't old enough to drive) seem to have absolutely zero adult supervision. It's a bit hard for me to buy the idea that a 15-year-old can sneak into a police station and convince everyone that they're an adult without question. Or that kids can get into clubs and easily get drinks, even with super powers. That doesn't mean I think the plot of this book is bad by any means, just a bit too cliched and convenient for my tastes. On the plus side, this book moves very quickly, so if you like something fast-paced with a lot going on, this book might be right up your alley.
fyreprincess's review
3.0
So my sister and I read the blurb of this book, and we were all like ‘hell yeah, that sounds interesting, we’ll get it’. I started to read it and then I realized that Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld was probably written for my brother’s fourteen year old age group rather than my own seventeen year old age group. Nevertheless, the book actually wasn’t so bad. I mean, the writing was pretty good and the world-building and character-building were pretty good as well. With the situations they were in, I thought that they could’ve been a bit more intense and the characters could’ve used their powers in more ways etc.
I liked the fact that the powers in which these teenagers had were not the commonplace ones such as super strength, and speed etc. However, with these unconventional powers, it meant that the characters couldn’t use their abilities in a wide variety of situations which therefore limited the types of situations in which the group was involved in. On the other hand though, there were a few of the powers which were pretty cool and useful, such as Crash’s, and Flicker’s, and Scam’s and even maybe Anon’s.
I did like the suspense that was built with the back story as to the group’s breakup and such, and I heard that this book was going to be the beginning of a trilogy, so maybe in later books, more history will be revealed.
I felt that the storyline could’ve been a bit more exciting and full on, but with the unconventionality of the group’s powers, such situations couldn’t really have come about. However, the storyline was pretty good for what could’ve been done with it. I enjoyed it, but I would’ve enjoyed it more if it was more action packed and full of things meant for my own age group.
I liked the fact that the powers in which these teenagers had were not the commonplace ones such as super strength, and speed etc. However, with these unconventional powers, it meant that the characters couldn’t use their abilities in a wide variety of situations which therefore limited the types of situations in which the group was involved in. On the other hand though, there were a few of the powers which were pretty cool and useful, such as Crash’s, and Flicker’s, and Scam’s and even maybe Anon’s.
I did like the suspense that was built with the back story as to the group’s breakup and such, and I heard that this book was going to be the beginning of a trilogy, so maybe in later books, more history will be revealed.
I felt that the storyline could’ve been a bit more exciting and full on, but with the unconventionality of the group’s powers, such situations couldn’t really have come about. However, the storyline was pretty good for what could’ve been done with it. I enjoyed it, but I would’ve enjoyed it more if it was more action packed and full of things meant for my own age group.
rollforlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
A great read that saw me lose track of the time more than once, but with these authors that is surely no surprise!
tyredsauce's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lorrreli's review
3.0
It's action-packed, but a little slow towards the end, gradually pulling the ending out longer than necessary. But I enjoyed the discovery that happened throughout the book, and Anonymous was by far my favorite character. There were a couple of cheesy parts, but overall I'd say it was a solid read. Just not one I would read again.
sturmykins's review
4.0
LOVED THIS. Very intriguing. Sat down and read it all in one sitting. Liked some of the characters more than others, but I feel like that's to be expected.
thegreatpike27's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hayleybeale's review
4.0
Solid start to a new series by the prolific Mr. Westerfeld, this time as a joint venture with two other authors. This novel, about 6 teens with superpowers, takes some time to get going, but once the characters and their powers are established, it takes off and becomes an exciting action thriller, as well as a thoughtful look at the costs these powers come with. See my full review here.