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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
I’ve spent this whole book being confused. I understand that we’re learning things as the characters do and I usually enjoy books like that (take Maze Runner for example) however, I feel like we haven’t learned anything. We’re still almost completely blind and I feel after a book this long, we should know more. I’ll read the second one to give it a chance though.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I didn't especially like this book. The writing was marginal and the plot derivative. But it should entertain a 12 year old boy - and any book that can do that gets three stars from me.
It’s no Pendragon, but it held my interest well enough.
Machale really loves writing tough™️ female characters while still having the guys be misogynistic lol. Idk how to feel about it; like they’re cool, but very one-note. That said, he’s more of a plot guy.
As for the plot: intriguing, but I still don’t really know who the bad guy is… probably got confused because I listened to the audio instead of reading it. I guess the next book will reveal more.
Machale really loves writing tough™️ female characters while still having the guys be misogynistic lol. Idk how to feel about it; like they’re cool, but very one-note. That said, he’s more of a plot guy.
As for the plot: intriguing, but I still don’t really know who the bad guy is… probably got confused because I listened to the audio instead of reading it. I guess the next book will reveal more.
I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from this series? I like dystopian books and picked this one up out of curiosity. This series is unlike any I have ever read! It took me on a ride with so many twists and turns I read all the books in one week! (I also had 8 hours a day to do so). I devoured these books!! They’re definitely YA and I think so many people would enjoy the creativity and imagination this storyline has!!! The idea and plot are brilliantly unique!!
I had two reasons for reading this book--1) to determine if all students in my middle school could read it and 2) it has been nominated as a SC Junior Book Award Nominee for the 2015 - 2016 school. So, I was a little reluctant to read it as it didn't seem to be my cup of tea.
Regardless, it was a good book. Furthermore, I am definitely considering purchasing the remainder of the series for next school year. While the book started a bit slow, it was non-stop, nail-biting action by the end. Of course, the story ends with more questions than answers.
I did think some parts of this story were violent, but no more so than the "Hunger Games" trilogy. And, unlike many of the dystopian stories currently out, this story is told primarily from a guy's point of view.
Regardless, it was a good book. Furthermore, I am definitely considering purchasing the remainder of the series for next school year. While the book started a bit slow, it was non-stop, nail-biting action by the end. Of course, the story ends with more questions than answers.
I did think some parts of this story were violent, but no more so than the "Hunger Games" trilogy. And, unlike many of the dystopian stories currently out, this story is told primarily from a guy's point of view.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
MacHale really knows how to build a world and then make the worst things happen for his protagonists. I'm very intrigued to know what will happen. The characters weren't as fully developed as I expected, but there's definite potential.