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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: TrueL1f3
Author: Jay Kristoff
Book Series: Lifelike Book 3
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: sci-fi, ya, dystopian, robotics
Publication Date: June 30, 2020
Genre: YA Sci-Fi
Recommended Age: 16+ (sex mentions, language, gore, violence, death)
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 480
Synopsis: Best friends have become enemies. Lovers have become strangers. And deciding whose side you're on could be the difference between life and death. For Eve and Lemon, discovering the truth about themselves--and each other--was too much for their friendship to take. But with the country on the brink of a new world war--this time between the BioMaas swarm at CityHive and Daedalus's army at Megopolis, loyalties will be pushed to the brink, unlikely alliances will form and with them, betrayals. But the threat doesn't stop there, because the lifelikes are determined to access the program that will set every robot free, a task requiring both Eve and Ana, the girl she was created to replace. In the end, violent clashes and heartbreaking choices reveal the true heroes . . . and they may not be who you think they are.
Review: Overall, I thought this was a really good ending for the series. The book still had the POV switch, but it mostly focused on Lemon Fresh, which I’m not complaining about. I think the character development continued here and while I wish we found out more about Lemon Fresh’s backstory, why she was left in a box and stuff, I think it didn’t need to be explained. I think Lemon Fresh is for the kids and adults who don’t know where they came from and it showed them that they too are important. I also felt like the world building was well done and I literally sped through this book because it was that good and compelling.
However, I did feel like the pacing lulled in parts and the big fight scene was a bit chaotic. The book also has a lot of character deaths and it will break your heart.
Verdict: Well done series!
Book: TrueL1f3
Author: Jay Kristoff
Book Series: Lifelike Book 3
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: sci-fi, ya, dystopian, robotics
Publication Date: June 30, 2020
Genre: YA Sci-Fi
Recommended Age: 16+ (sex mentions, language, gore, violence, death)
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 480
Synopsis: Best friends have become enemies. Lovers have become strangers. And deciding whose side you're on could be the difference between life and death. For Eve and Lemon, discovering the truth about themselves--and each other--was too much for their friendship to take. But with the country on the brink of a new world war--this time between the BioMaas swarm at CityHive and Daedalus's army at Megopolis, loyalties will be pushed to the brink, unlikely alliances will form and with them, betrayals. But the threat doesn't stop there, because the lifelikes are determined to access the program that will set every robot free, a task requiring both Eve and Ana, the girl she was created to replace. In the end, violent clashes and heartbreaking choices reveal the true heroes . . . and they may not be who you think they are.
Review: Overall, I thought this was a really good ending for the series. The book still had the POV switch, but it mostly focused on Lemon Fresh, which I’m not complaining about. I think the character development continued here and while I wish we found out more about Lemon Fresh’s backstory, why she was left in a box and stuff, I think it didn’t need to be explained. I think Lemon Fresh is for the kids and adults who don’t know where they came from and it showed them that they too are important. I also felt like the world building was well done and I literally sped through this book because it was that good and compelling.
However, I did feel like the pacing lulled in parts and the big fight scene was a bit chaotic. The book also has a lot of character deaths and it will break your heart.
Verdict: Well done series!
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
“Grinding across the YouSAy at a reckless speed with only a granule of hope and a whispered prayer for survival. This final conclusion of the LIFEL1K3 series will have you an emotional wreck, but in a good way.” Cecelia Beckman Sheaf & Ink
The Story
The final pieces of the game are set and the players are ready to end this once and for all. The fate of the world is at stake and the major players are all vying to win: the Deviates, two major corporations, BioMaas Incorporated and Daedalus Technologies, and three replicants (also knowns as lifelikes 100-Series) who would see humanity ended.
Each character must choose a side, right or wrong. And all must face the consequences, good or bad, of their ultimate choices.
My Thoughts
Jay Kristoff knows how to write an ending. TRUEL1F3 is a powerful conclusion to the LIFEL1K3 series.
Filled with all the fireworks and more action than the second novel, Kristoff throws every type of capital T at these characters. We continue into the bleak dystopia of the YouSAy, traveling at rapid speed from one major disaster to the next. With barely a moment to breath, these characters are thrown into the maw of chaos and only their strength, iron clad will, and their powers are going to save them (and they look good doing it).
It’s a harrowing ending with major threads of modern day topics weaved through the novel, particularly when it comes to humanities impact on a global scale. In fiction, authors are able to reshape the world we currently live in.
They can pour dark shades of radioactive sludge onto the canvas portraying an Earth that could potentially be our own future if we as a society continue down a destructive path. And even though Kristoff’s novel is a work of fiction he still poses poignant questions. These questions are not only for his characters , but also ourselves. Where we, like the characters, choose something better and be accountable for our actions.
TRUEL1F3 is not only about the choices we make, but also who we love, the friends we keep regardless of their mistakes, and the sacrifices made for a better outcome.
This novel was pure Kristoff filled with everything fans of the author come to the table to feast upon: snarky, bold, and clever dialogue, characters that you'll root for until the very end, villains who aren’t easily put down, friendships that are found and cherished, and all the action to fill your belly keeping you completely satisfied.
So go pre-order this book and get ready to buckle up (if a seat-belt is even available) hold tight (this is highly recommended) and brace yourself for impact. Because I hope your emotions can handle everything Kristoff hurls at you via these characters and the ending of this epic story.
Happy Reading ̴Cece
You can find more of my reviews on my book blog www.sheafandink.com Thank you to the publisher via Netgalley for the digital ARC
The Story
The final pieces of the game are set and the players are ready to end this once and for all. The fate of the world is at stake and the major players are all vying to win: the Deviates, two major corporations, BioMaas Incorporated and Daedalus Technologies, and three replicants (also knowns as lifelikes 100-Series) who would see humanity ended.
Each character must choose a side, right or wrong. And all must face the consequences, good or bad, of their ultimate choices.
My Thoughts
Jay Kristoff knows how to write an ending. TRUEL1F3 is a powerful conclusion to the LIFEL1K3 series.
Filled with all the fireworks and more action than the second novel, Kristoff throws every type of capital T at these characters. We continue into the bleak dystopia of the YouSAy, traveling at rapid speed from one major disaster to the next. With barely a moment to breath, these characters are thrown into the maw of chaos and only their strength, iron clad will, and their powers are going to save them (and they look good doing it).
It’s a harrowing ending with major threads of modern day topics weaved through the novel, particularly when it comes to humanities impact on a global scale. In fiction, authors are able to reshape the world we currently live in.
They can pour dark shades of radioactive sludge onto the canvas portraying an Earth that could potentially be our own future if we as a society continue down a destructive path. And even though Kristoff’s novel is a work of fiction he still poses poignant questions. These questions are not only for his characters , but also ourselves. Where we, like the characters, choose something better and be accountable for our actions.
TRUEL1F3 is not only about the choices we make, but also who we love, the friends we keep regardless of their mistakes, and the sacrifices made for a better outcome.
This novel was pure Kristoff filled with everything fans of the author come to the table to feast upon: snarky, bold, and clever dialogue, characters that you'll root for until the very end, villains who aren’t easily put down, friendships that are found and cherished, and all the action to fill your belly keeping you completely satisfied.
So go pre-order this book and get ready to buckle up (if a seat-belt is even available) hold tight (this is highly recommended) and brace yourself for impact. Because I hope your emotions can handle everything Kristoff hurls at you via these characters and the ending of this epic story.
Happy Reading ̴Cece
You can find more of my reviews on my book blog www.sheafandink.com Thank you to the publisher via Netgalley for the digital ARC
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
I think this was a MASSIVE improvement from the second book. I loved Lifelike but felt quite underwhelmed reading Deviate so I was a bit nervous to pick this one up. Luckily it had a fantastic mix of action, romance, friendship and questions about the value of humanity
I enjoyed this conclusion and was rather surprised it didn't completely destroy me as I expected it to. I definitely enjoy this series more as an audiobook than physically reading them. Maybe its the genre or the style but listening adds to my appreciation. I think I would say the second book is my fave as we spend a lot of time with Lemon who is by far my fave character. But yeah overall a good conclusion.
Wow this was an excellent ending to an epic trilogy!! I really enjoyed this whole story and how it ended the series. I thought the plot, pacing, and character growth/change were all excellent!
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
This is officially a favorite series now! I loved this final book. It brought together everything that had been happening and concluded the story Brilliful! I’m so happy with the character arc of Lemon Fresh. She went from the “side kick” to a “kick ass heroine”. Eve finally came around... I was pissed at her pretty much from the end of book 1 to almost the end of this book! All the other characters were well written and I’m in love with this whole world!
