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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Relived was the feeling of reading this book. I so love sci-fi.
I liked this a lot more than the previous one in the series and I'm looking forward to reading "The Fall of Five" next.
I liked how things that appeared obvious ended up being less obvious. I like that Garde got together for the first time, I like Nine (even though he seems a douche sometimes).
I want Marina to develop better Legacies, she seems a bit of a dud character, especially if Four can heal now
I liked how things that appeared obvious ended up being less obvious. I like that Garde got together for the first time, I like Nine (even though he seems a douche sometimes).
I want Marina to develop better Legacies, she seems a bit of a dud character, especially if Four can heal now
Love this more than the first and the second book. Totally exciting book that I couldn't put down until the very last page. I like the idea of Six narrating some chapters because she is my favorite character since the first book.
P.S:
Now I understand why the cover looks so dry! Very dessert-like.
P.S:
Now I understand why the cover looks so dry! Very dessert-like.
I know what I'm capable of; I am a soldier now, a warrior. I am someone to fear, not hunt.
Six leaves to go to Spain to find Seven and Eight, and then head back to the states to meet back up with Four. Four goes into a Mogadorian stronghold to get his chest back, and helps Nine to escape, but Sam gets captured.
Trying hard not to give away things in the series, but still recommend this series. It's easy, quick and enjoyable.
Six leaves to go to Spain to find Seven and Eight, and then head back to the states to meet back up with Four. Four goes into a Mogadorian stronghold to get his chest back, and helps Nine to escape, but Sam gets captured.
Trying hard not to give away things in the series, but still recommend this series. It's easy, quick and enjoyable.
The world building is not too shabby, the development of powers is interesting, but man, do I find some of the characters irritating.
I think the only ones I really can tolerate is 10 and that other girl, 7? ... maybe. I think I need a break from this series.
I think the only ones I really can tolerate is 10 and that other girl, 7? ... maybe. I think I need a break from this series.
I'm ready for this series to end. It's good, but let's just beat those Mogs already!
I am number Four was great. Really great. Excellent first novel and set the series up for greatness.
The power of six was good. Not as great as the first book, but I found it extremely interesting to see how different Cépan's protected their Garde differently. While it wasn't as action-packed, I enjoyed it just as much.
The Rise of Nine Wow. Just wow.
Number Nine
Never would have thought I could like a character more than I liked Sam, but Nine did it to me. Sam is still one of the best, but damn… Nine is a different kettle of fish.
One great thing about this series is how different all the characters are. John (#4), while I like him, can get irritating at times and makes it impossible to forget he is a sixteen year old. Every character so far has put up with his wishy washy behaviour and saw it as a strength. Nine was the first one that viewed John the same way the readers do, irrational.
For the majority of the book, Nine and Four were partnered up together while the rest of the Garde were elsewhere. This allowed their clashing, yet complementary, personalities to flourish.
Nine would stand up to John and tell him when his ideas were pathetic, when John was being too sentimental and when he was ignoring the Garde’s main duty; to bring Lorien back to its former glory.
This was a breath of fresh air and it was lovely to see a driven character who was not starstruck in the presence of another Garde.
Another great thing about Nine is that he recognised that Earth was a good planet, and made the most of his time on it, but never lost sight of what his end goal was. He fought for what he believed in and would give Six a run for her money in a fight.
The Rise of Nine had a great plot, and I would have enjoyed it no matter what, but Nine definitely made the journey a lot more enjoyable and entertaining.
Good on Pittacus for writing a character like Nine that would stereotypically be rude, but actually has a kind soul that is always up for a fight.
Number Four
John improved dramatically within this book and I think that is largely to do with the influence Nine had on his character.
While he was whiney and irrational at times, it was lovely seeing him mature and think things through before acting. It saved them a lot of hurt and allowed for things to roll out as smoothly as things can in this series.
I think separation from Sarah, Sam and Six is exactly what he needed. Nine wouldn't let him lean on him too much, and Four was used to being a dependant. Through the course of this novel he became more individualistic which allowed for the character improvement we see in "The Fall of Five."
Number Six
This character is nearly impossible not to like. Her determination, strength and compassion are enticing.
Reading her point of view was very interesting and highlighted even further the drive she has to succeed, and the selflessness she has when it comes to the Garde.
But after a few characters from her POV, I realised it was not one I enjoyed reading. She lost her 'six' voice and seemed a little similar to Mariana's POV despite acting differently when it is from others POV. That might sound confusing, but when you read it I'm sure you'll understand what I'm saying.
In other words, her thoughts didn't seem like sixes thoughts. I don't think the author wrote her POV as well as the others, but it was still a good read.
Final Thoughts
This book was so good that I had to stop reading it half way through because I got too sad that this would be the only time I could experience these books. Every time I read these after, I will know what is coming. To me, that says a lot about how good this book was. None of the other books bestowed this feeling upon me.
The power of six was good. Not as great as the first book, but I found it extremely interesting to see how different Cépan's protected their Garde differently. While it wasn't as action-packed, I enjoyed it just as much.
The Rise of Nine Wow. Just wow.
Number Nine
Never would have thought I could like a character more than I liked Sam, but Nine did it to me. Sam is still one of the best, but damn… Nine is a different kettle of fish.
One great thing about this series is how different all the characters are. John (#4), while I like him, can get irritating at times and makes it impossible to forget he is a sixteen year old. Every character so far has put up with his wishy washy behaviour and saw it as a strength. Nine was the first one that viewed John the same way the readers do, irrational.
For the majority of the book, Nine and Four were partnered up together while the rest of the Garde were elsewhere. This allowed their clashing, yet complementary, personalities to flourish.
Nine would stand up to John and tell him when his ideas were pathetic, when John was being too sentimental and when he was ignoring the Garde’s main duty; to bring Lorien back to its former glory.
This was a breath of fresh air and it was lovely to see a driven character who was not starstruck in the presence of another Garde.
Another great thing about Nine is that he recognised that Earth was a good planet, and made the most of his time on it, but never lost sight of what his end goal was. He fought for what he believed in and would give Six a run for her money in a fight.
The Rise of Nine had a great plot, and I would have enjoyed it no matter what, but Nine definitely made the journey a lot more enjoyable and entertaining.
Good on Pittacus for writing a character like Nine that would stereotypically be rude, but actually has a kind soul that is always up for a fight.
Number Four
John improved dramatically within this book and I think that is largely to do with the influence Nine had on his character.
While he was whiney and irrational at times, it was lovely seeing him mature and think things through before acting. It saved them a lot of hurt and allowed for things to roll out as smoothly as things can in this series.
I think separation from Sarah, Sam and Six is exactly what he needed. Nine wouldn't let him lean on him too much, and Four was used to being a dependant. Through the course of this novel he became more individualistic which allowed for the character improvement we see in "The Fall of Five."
Number Six
This character is nearly impossible not to like. Her determination, strength and compassion are enticing.
Reading her point of view was very interesting and highlighted even further the drive she has to succeed, and the selflessness she has when it comes to the Garde.
But after a few characters from her POV, I realised it was not one I enjoyed reading. She lost her 'six' voice and seemed a little similar to Mariana's POV despite acting differently when it is from others POV. That might sound confusing, but when you read it I'm sure you'll understand what I'm saying.
In other words, her thoughts didn't seem like sixes thoughts. I don't think the author wrote her POV as well as the others, but it was still a good read.
Final Thoughts
This book was so good that I had to stop reading it half way through because I got too sad that this would be the only time I could experience these books. Every time I read these after, I will know what is coming. To me, that says a lot about how good this book was. None of the other books bestowed this feeling upon me.
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Rise of Nine is another tale of dangerous adventures for the Loric. In this installment of the I am number four series, we get the perspectives of various members of the garde. While this still has some issues with fatphobic remarks, the story is just as compelling as the others. It does get a bit slow in some areas, but overall it’s still a solid 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia
One thing I'm really enjoying in these books is how exciting the climaxes are. Really well done.
Occasionally I'm confusing some of the characters when the author refers to their numbers, but other than that, I'm still enjoying the series and the little mysteries that are unfolding as we learn more about the characters and their legacies.
Occasionally I'm confusing some of the characters when the author refers to their numbers, but other than that, I'm still enjoying the series and the little mysteries that are unfolding as we learn more about the characters and their legacies.