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anabelsbrother's review against another edition
4.0
Will review as soon as I get my emotions in check. SO MANY FEELS.
Updated [14/10/12]:
So Outpost tells us about Deuce and her new life in Salvation. She is not fitting in so well with the town, mainly because she doesn't know how to be a proper girl. I see Salvation as some town in the 60's where men do all the work and women are expected to stay at home, be all prim and proper, and raise the children. Deuce is experiencing a culture shock of a sort.
Things I Like
The characters. I saw in reviews that some think Deuce is not a likeable character, and that she whines a lot in Outpost. But I don't know, I like her a lot. I understand how she feels torn between adapting to life in town and become a girl, and staying true to her Huntress roots. Salvation is not at all like the place she grew up and became accustomed with. It takes time to adapt, and because she was born to fight, she finds it hard to give up her Huntress life. I think she does want to fit in at some point, but she doesn't know how, Salvation ways are alien to her, and what with the womenfolk alienating her some more is not helping.
Fade. Hello hotness! I like reading books with strong heroes. At the end of Outpost, he kind of reminds me of Peeta Mellark in Mockingjay, with PTSD and stuff.
Freaks. I think it's brilliant how Ann Aguirre developed the Freak situation. I was truly horrified when I came to the plot twist. Meep. I also enjoy reading the Freak vs Salvation war, and how Deuce plays an important role in it.
Things I Don't Like
Love triangle. I don't really fancy love triangles, at all. So I wasn't quite keen on the Deuce-Fade-Stalker thing going on in the book, though I really am grateful that Deuce is clear on what (and who) she wants, kind of like how Bella only wants Edward Cullen (sorry this just came up in my head). I like Stalker, but not really as a love interest for Deuce.
Overall, yep I will pick up the next book. Horde comes out in Sept 2013! More waiting :/
Updated [14/10/12]:
So Outpost tells us about Deuce and her new life in Salvation. She is not fitting in so well with the town, mainly because she doesn't know how to be a proper girl. I see Salvation as some town in the 60's where men do all the work and women are expected to stay at home, be all prim and proper, and raise the children. Deuce is experiencing a culture shock of a sort.
Things I Like
The characters. I saw in reviews that some think Deuce is not a likeable character, and that she whines a lot in Outpost. But I don't know, I like her a lot. I understand how she feels torn between adapting to life in town and become a girl, and staying true to her Huntress roots. Salvation is not at all like the place she grew up and became accustomed with. It takes time to adapt, and because she was born to fight, she finds it hard to give up her Huntress life. I think she does want to fit in at some point, but she doesn't know how, Salvation ways are alien to her, and what with the womenfolk alienating her some more is not helping.
Fade. Hello hotness! I like reading books with strong heroes. At the end of Outpost, he kind of reminds me of Peeta Mellark in Mockingjay, with PTSD and stuff.
Freaks. I think it's brilliant how Ann Aguirre developed the Freak situation. I was truly horrified when I came to the plot twist. Meep. I also enjoy reading the Freak vs Salvation war, and how Deuce plays an important role in it.
Things I Don't Like
Love triangle. I don't really fancy love triangles, at all. So I wasn't quite keen on the Deuce-Fade-Stalker thing going on in the book, though I really am grateful that Deuce is clear on what (and who) she wants, kind of like how Bella only wants Edward Cullen (sorry this just came up in my head). I like Stalker, but not really as a love interest for Deuce.
Overall, yep I will pick up the next book. Horde comes out in Sept 2013! More waiting :/
missannejello's review against another edition
3.0
Some continuity issues but enjoyed it more than I expected.
starlight02's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
kaniav_bookstagram's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
4.75
xakyr's review against another edition
1.0
Add this to the list of my train wreck books! I really didn't care for it, but I couldn't put it aside either! I was relieved when I found that the book was over at 78% complete! Also, don't read the author's note if you don't want spoilers for the next book!
This book picks up almost exactly where [b:Enclave|7137327|Enclave (Razorland, #1)|Ann Aguirre|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327877657s/7137327.jpg|7400809] left off. Deuce has grown whiny and soft living in Salvation, and does not fit in well. She also has to worry about friendships, young love and survival. The love triangle didn't ring true for me at all, and the time devoted to it could have been used elsewhere. Fade changes quite a bit over the course of this book, and not all for the better. I didn't like his actions toward the end of the book.
The book ends on a cliffhanger, something I really hate, which leaves me torn as to if I will continue the series or not. I'll likely take several months in between this one and the next, just to cleanse my mental palate.
This book picks up almost exactly where [b:Enclave|7137327|Enclave (Razorland, #1)|Ann Aguirre|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327877657s/7137327.jpg|7400809] left off. Deuce has grown whiny and soft living in Salvation, and does not fit in well. She also has to worry about friendships, young love and survival. The love triangle didn't ring true for me at all, and the time devoted to it could have been used elsewhere. Fade changes quite a bit over the course of this book, and not all for the better. I didn't like his actions toward the end of the book.
The book ends on a cliffhanger, something I really hate, which leaves me torn as to if I will continue the series or not. I'll likely take several months in between this one and the next, just to cleanse my mental palate.
valhecka's review against another edition
3.0
Second-book syndrome, but also the pacing is weird, but also the events follow a logical calendar, so that's a wash. The character growth is... I don't know how to deal with it. The way Aguirre handles trauma (for different characters) shows delicacy and sensitivity; Deuce's not Getting It shows... persistence of character. I LIKE that Deuce is clueless and that she's still working against "obey all authority," although that doesn't mesh well with the manufactured tension of being Not Like the Town Girls (which was like this very weird Laura Ingalls Wilder vibe in the middle of a zombie apocalypse).
I like the direction Aguirre is taking the monsters, also. Hoping it goes in a Melanie with All the Gifts kind of way, but... well, hope.
I like the direction Aguirre is taking the monsters, also. Hoping it goes in a Melanie with All the Gifts kind of way, but... well, hope.
casadilla12's review against another edition
3.0
3 Stars. I may be one of the few people who actually liked this book better than Enclave. The Stalker Vertex of this love triangle is still a whole lot of nonsense, and I still don't appreciate being expected to buy into the idea that he's even a for real romantic interest and that Deuce might end up with him, but I'd already written off that whole business and it didn't really factor into how I read this book.
Weirdly, I'm not here for the romance subplot (not even Fade's vertex), the action/fighting, or even the plot particularly. For me, it's the setting. Salvation is a fascinating idea. Everything in this post-apocalyptic world is filthy, desperate and cutthroat, but NOT Salvation. It's the one place where people don't know what it's like to scratch and claw for survival every day of their lives. I thought the author's introduction of religious zealotry, and how it affected Deuce's life in Salvation, was incredibly interesting, and I wish it had been further explored. I also think it was smart of the author to juxtapose the societal norms of the tunnel enclaves with those of Salvation. In the enclave, Deuce was an adult who was expected to pull her weight, and also received a certain amount of freedom and satisfaction from being a contributing member of her community. In Salvation, she's still a child: no freedom, no say. I thought it was a cool idea that the author really delved into how a person would feel if they were essentially going backwards with regards to their self-determination.
I think this book actually has something unique to offer, which I did not anticipate after reading the first installment in this series. Enclave just checked boxes. In my opinion, Outpost actually explores themes. Forget the triangle, pretend it's not there. I'm no fortune teller, but it's pretty obvious Fade is the frontrunner here. Instead read into the relationships and dynamics of this town, and how the world has changed around Deuce, and how it has changed her. I'm not saying it's groundbreaking or anything, but this book potentially has more to offer than the romance and fight scenes.
Weirdly, I'm not here for the romance subplot (not even Fade's vertex), the action/fighting, or even the plot particularly. For me, it's the setting. Salvation is a fascinating idea. Everything in this post-apocalyptic world is filthy, desperate and cutthroat, but NOT Salvation. It's the one place where people don't know what it's like to scratch and claw for survival every day of their lives. I thought the author's introduction of religious zealotry, and how it affected Deuce's life in Salvation, was incredibly interesting, and I wish it had been further explored. I also think it was smart of the author to juxtapose the societal norms of the tunnel enclaves with those of Salvation. In the enclave, Deuce was an adult who was expected to pull her weight, and also received a certain amount of freedom and satisfaction from being a contributing member of her community. In Salvation, she's still a child: no freedom, no say. I thought it was a cool idea that the author really delved into how a person would feel if they were essentially going backwards with regards to their self-determination.
I think this book actually has something unique to offer, which I did not anticipate after reading the first installment in this series. Enclave just checked boxes. In my opinion, Outpost actually explores themes. Forget the triangle, pretend it's not there. I'm no fortune teller, but it's pretty obvious Fade is the frontrunner here. Instead read into the relationships and dynamics of this town, and how the world has changed around Deuce, and how it has changed her. I'm not saying it's groundbreaking or anything, but this book potentially has more to offer than the romance and fight scenes.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
Loved rereading this story, Deuce and the gang go through a lot, and oh, so many fantastic updates! Can't wait to reread more!
*First Read October 9th, 2012*
Fantastic book, really enjoyed it, and all the new things that happened, can't wait for the 3rd book!!!
*First Read October 9th, 2012*
Fantastic book, really enjoyed it, and all the new things that happened, can't wait for the 3rd book!!!