Scan barcode
aadkatti007's review
1.0
I lost my last goddamn brain cell reading this book. and let me tell you that's not good because i read it during my mocks.
this entire book was ridiculous, from the utterly stupid names, to the characterisation (e.g. america saying the only thing she ever wanted to be aspen's after slapping him; maxon (seriously what the heck is that name) calling america 'dear', which ew, etc.). this book made me cry, scream and throw it, which i'm not going to lie, is a big feat because it takes a lot for me to hate a book.
there is no end to the horrors this book contains- please, please, please *do not* read this, no matter what. it will protect your sanity i swear.
this entire book was ridiculous, from the utterly stupid names, to the characterisation (e.g. america saying the only thing she ever wanted to be aspen's after slapping him; maxon (seriously what the heck is that name) calling america 'dear', which ew, etc.). this book made me cry, scream and throw it, which i'm not going to lie, is a big feat because it takes a lot for me to hate a book.
there is no end to the horrors this book contains- please, please, please *do not* read this, no matter what. it will protect your sanity i swear.
margaret_gwon's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
babeard's review
4.0
4.5⭐️s! This is entertaining and fun! I didn’t want to put it down. I needed a fun fast paced book and this one just hit the spot! Can’t wait to read book 2 and see where it all goes
barton_brb's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
branda_ann's review
5.0
Full disclosure: this IS the first time I've read this book and I also don't know why or how I haven't read it already. Despite me being over a decade behind schedule, this book was too good. I remember it coming out back in 2012 and picking it up several times but never really reading it. And over the years I was worried about it being overhyped. I was wrong. I loved every page of this book, everyone who told me how great this book is is 100% correct. I've never felt more supported by my friends while reading a book lol. That being said...I loved it, it was perfect. I have absolutely no complaints. I am on team Maxon, idk how you couldn't be, but I will let you all know if that changes throughout the rest of the series. Again, absolutely no qualms. Wow. 5/5
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
5.0
I don’t usually read romance books but this gave me a reality tv show vibe and in all for it, also the love triangle. I love Americas’ character, i loath Celeste to my core. I’m Routing for Maxon. I love the world building they had with the rebels and the creativity behind how the country was named. I absolutely cant wait for this to be adapted.
taya_bel's review
5.0
Holy crap, I’m shocked I’ve never read this book before! FANTASTIC. I thought I had read this series but I had mistaken it with the ‘Matched’ series by Allie Condie (a similar almost ‘love triangle’ occurs in that book too).
Im so excited to read the rest of the series. I don’t even know who I hope America ends up with. I’m guessing she’ll end up with Maxon because why else would America be in a gown for the entire series on every cover?
Note to self: I read this book solely via audiobook.
Im so excited to read the rest of the series. I don’t even know who I hope America ends up with. I’m guessing she’ll end up with Maxon because why else would America be in a gown for the entire series on every cover?
Note to self: I read this book solely via audiobook.