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3.62 AVERAGE
“Look to how a boy treats his mother to see how he’ll treat you one day.”
This book is fast-paced and intense. You will not see the twists and turns coming.
This is a reread. Though I have to admit, reading this the second time feels different. The first time I read this I couldn’t put it down. It felt so intense from the beginning to end. Now, I don’t feel that way. But I think it’s because I was occupied these past few days.
I particularly enjoyed the ending since the only things I remember about this book are the story about the Spore War and that I TRULY loved it.
I’m off to the second book now ✨
This book is fast-paced and intense. You will not see the twists and turns coming.
This is a reread. Though I have to admit, reading this the second time feels different. The first time I read this I couldn’t put it down. It felt so intense from the beginning to end. Now, I don’t feel that way. But I think it’s because I was occupied these past few days.
I particularly enjoyed the ending since the only things I remember about this book are the story about the Spore War and that I TRULY loved it.
I’m off to the second book now ✨
Ese plot twist.
Me gustó muchísimo. Lo leí en inglés y fue super fácil. Además, lo que pasa, los personajes, todo en sí está muy bien descrito y te podes imaginar un mundo completamente diferente y genial.
Me gustó que el libro no se centraba solamente en un problema, si no que iba cambiando.
No se me hizo pesado en ningún momento y amé ese final. No me lo venía venir ni por casualidad.
Voy a leer Enders cuanto antes porque la curiosidad me está matando.
4.25 de 5 estrellas.
Me gustó muchísimo. Lo leí en inglés y fue super fácil. Además, lo que pasa, los personajes, todo en sí está muy bien descrito y te podes imaginar un mundo completamente diferente y genial.
Me gustó que el libro no se centraba solamente en un problema, si no que iba cambiando.
No se me hizo pesado en ningún momento y amé ese final. No me lo venía venir ni por casualidad.
Voy a leer Enders cuanto antes porque la curiosidad me está matando.
4.25 de 5 estrellas.
Yet another YA dystopian but not bad. Had a pretty unique premise with older people being able to borrow young people's body's. Had a cliff hanger at the end so I'll probably read the sequel.
Found this at our school book fair last year and just got to it! Quick read, engaging, and I can't wait to snag the sequel to see how it all ends! If you enjoy the Hunger Games, Matched, or any of the dystopian/alternate government-type books, you'll enjoy this one!
This review appears on my blog, Starting the Next Chapter.
There's nothing quite like a good dystopia, and Lissa Price has written one to give others a run for their money. Set in a world in which there are children/young adults, senior citizens with enhanced life spans, and nothing in between, Starters is a story that will make you wonder. With a combination of fantastic technology and an insidious society where the young are, for the most part, less than second class citizens, an action-packed thrill ride is at your fingertips.
I simply adore Callie. She will do anything to take care of her younger brother, yet has a distinct moral compass that sets her apart from most of the other characters in the book. Her experiences are absorbing and you can't help but become part of the story through her eyes. Her renter, Helena, was also surprisingly compelling and I immediately wanted to know more about her. The villain, Prime Destinations as fronted by a mysterious figure known as The Old Man, is truly chilling and made for an excellent foe for Callie. They constantly took me by surprise with the sheer amount of evil they were capable of. The Old Man is definitely a villain you love to hate.
Starters has a great pace, as well as a really compelling storyline. The concept is truly imaginative and the setting is an interesting blend of bleak, war-ravaged land and high-tech opulence. The air of threat is thick and the trials Callie goes through are exciting, all making for a read that seemingly flies by. Don't be surprised to find yourself fully immersed in Callie's world and coming up for air after hours have flown by.
Starters now has a place as my newest must-have book. There wasn't a single thing I didn't like about it and I can not wait to add it to my shelves. The next book in the series is going to be one for which I anxiously wait. If you're looking for a thrilling dystopia set in a post-apocalyptic setting, Starters would be an excellent addition to your TBR pile. This is one I'm going to want to read over and over again.
Obligatory legal statement: This eGalley was provided to me free of charge by the publisher via Netgalley. No monetary compensation was received in exchange for this fair and unbiased review.
There's nothing quite like a good dystopia, and Lissa Price has written one to give others a run for their money. Set in a world in which there are children/young adults, senior citizens with enhanced life spans, and nothing in between, Starters is a story that will make you wonder. With a combination of fantastic technology and an insidious society where the young are, for the most part, less than second class citizens, an action-packed thrill ride is at your fingertips.
I simply adore Callie. She will do anything to take care of her younger brother, yet has a distinct moral compass that sets her apart from most of the other characters in the book. Her experiences are absorbing and you can't help but become part of the story through her eyes. Her renter, Helena, was also surprisingly compelling and I immediately wanted to know more about her. The villain, Prime Destinations as fronted by a mysterious figure known as The Old Man, is truly chilling and made for an excellent foe for Callie. They constantly took me by surprise with the sheer amount of evil they were capable of. The Old Man is definitely a villain you love to hate.
Starters has a great pace, as well as a really compelling storyline. The concept is truly imaginative and the setting is an interesting blend of bleak, war-ravaged land and high-tech opulence. The air of threat is thick and the trials Callie goes through are exciting, all making for a read that seemingly flies by. Don't be surprised to find yourself fully immersed in Callie's world and coming up for air after hours have flown by.
Starters now has a place as my newest must-have book. There wasn't a single thing I didn't like about it and I can not wait to add it to my shelves. The next book in the series is going to be one for which I anxiously wait. If you're looking for a thrilling dystopia set in a post-apocalyptic setting, Starters would be an excellent addition to your TBR pile. This is one I'm going to want to read over and over again.
Obligatory legal statement: This eGalley was provided to me free of charge by the publisher via Netgalley. No monetary compensation was received in exchange for this fair and unbiased review.
This was really good!! I can't wait to read book two
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Spore Wars have wiped out most of the people between the ages of twenty and sixty, leaving on the young and the old (who are living longer and longer). As a result, there is a huge disconnect between the two remaining generations: the Starters (young) and the Enders (old). Enders view the Starters with distrust while Starters view the older generation as out-of-touch creeps. Many of the unclaimed Starters (the ones without family), like sixteen-year-old Callie Woodland, live on the streets in poverty. All she wants to do is get a better life for her younger brother, Tyler. When she hears about the secret Body Bank and how much money she can make by lending Enders her body to play out their own fantasies she has her reservations but goes for it.
Everything works out fine, until she wakes up in her renter’s mansion before the rental is over with an odd side effect that clues her into her renter’s murderous mind.
There is very little I can say without spoiling the book for everyone, so I will be brief. As I began reading, I noticed that the process of renting teen bodies was reminiscent of the Matrix except there were two people connected to each other with the Ender in control of the Starter’s body while the Starter’s mind just kind of hung there and the Ender’s body slumbered under anesthesia. It is all a bit mind-blowing and difficult to explain unless you are Lissa Price. But very cool and very creepy.
I enjoyed the main character, Callie, who spoke in the first person, as well as the good Enders she came into contact with throughout the book. There was almost a love triangle, and I say almost because Callie never dated the first boy and she was never officially with him, while she started something with the other boy. Be careful while you read though; Price was great at making me believe one thing and then tearing it apart at the end. I never saw it coming.
Starters is full of mystery, disappearances, and murder in a bleak, creepy post-apocalyptic world. There were definitely a few things that I did not see coming. It is a wonderful debut with a great start and I will be reading the second book, Enders, when it is available.
Recommended for young adult readers ages fourteen and up, especially for those who are fans of Beth Revis’ books.
Read this review in its original format here.
Everything works out fine, until she wakes up in her renter’s mansion before the rental is over with an odd side effect that clues her into her renter’s murderous mind.
There is very little I can say without spoiling the book for everyone, so I will be brief. As I began reading, I noticed that the process of renting teen bodies was reminiscent of the Matrix except there were two people connected to each other with the Ender in control of the Starter’s body while the Starter’s mind just kind of hung there and the Ender’s body slumbered under anesthesia. It is all a bit mind-blowing and difficult to explain unless you are Lissa Price. But very cool and very creepy.
I enjoyed the main character, Callie, who spoke in the first person, as well as the good Enders she came into contact with throughout the book. There was almost a love triangle, and I say almost because Callie never dated the first boy and she was never officially with him, while she started something with the other boy. Be careful while you read though; Price was great at making me believe one thing and then tearing it apart at the end. I never saw it coming.
Starters is full of mystery, disappearances, and murder in a bleak, creepy post-apocalyptic world. There were definitely a few things that I did not see coming. It is a wonderful debut with a great start and I will be reading the second book, Enders, when it is available.
Recommended for young adult readers ages fourteen and up, especially for those who are fans of Beth Revis’ books.
Read this review in its original format here.