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gabi_w21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
neverlandingonabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and War
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
claire_fitzgibbon13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
agateg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn’t know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. But that won’t keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. The one person she never thought she could trust— the same person who saved her life.
I absolutely adore Tahereh Mafi's writing style, I think it's very immersive and engaging. Every chapter keeps me hooked on the story, leaving me unable to put the book down. I loved Juliette's character growth, seeing her accept herself and grow into the woman she wants to be was a liberating experience. She's such a strong character and I admire her ambition and courage. This book just proved how great Warner is and how incompatible she was with Adam. Adam wants a girl he's able to protect, someone to wholly rely on him. Meanwhile, Warner has done nothing but encourage and support Juliette in all her indevours. I can't wait to see what the two of them are going to do together next.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and War
Minor: Cursing and Suicidal thoughts
hannibanani29's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Infidelity, Mental illness, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Medical content
valreadssometimes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I kind of like Warren in this book, and his interactions with Juliette were sweet (which is a huge change for me since I really did not like Warner at first). I still don’t really like him, but he has grown as a character even if it’s just because he wants to be with Juliette (which is not the best reason to change).
Adam infuriated me throughout the entire book. He was whiny and annoying and even outright agressive near the end. I wanted him to leave the scene every time he was mentioned and
Now for the plot:
Also, Warner’s mother dies and he grieves (understandable), but then he brushes it off when Juliette tells him she loves him. I was kinda confused and a little frustrated that the main girl decides to confess her feelings and get with Warner the day his mother dies; and it worked!?
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, and War
koistyfishy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really like this book was a little more structured. There wasn’t any words scratched out, and I didn’t spend half the book trying to understand the absurd and obscure metaphors that Juliette used to use. She has grown so much in this book and has become quite independent. She knows what and how she wants to be and how she wants to be treated that it’s empowering to anyone reading this story. It is really motivational for any person that feels they are defined by what the world thinks of them, and what others say; that they can stand up for themselves and be who they want to be.
This book also has very strong friendship values and found family vibes. I especially loved the relationship between Juliette and Kenji. Their conversations and interactions throughout the book show just how complex Kenji as a character can be, and how the original perception of that face value “Funny guy” goes much much deeper and let’s the reader see how he also has feelings and has to deal with shit. He really is an amazing supporting character in this cast and I don’t think this book would’ve been as good if he was not in it.
I did not like what the author did with Adam. The decision to villainise him and ultimately make him act like a toddler having a “temper tantrum” because someone else is “playing with his toys” was not fun to read. I don’t mind a love triangle, but I feel the direction his character was taken was a copout. Especially since so much positive character development took place with the other characters. Juliette, Warner, Kenji, the rest of the survivors from Omega Point, and James all had positive development. This shows that good positive development is something that can be done right and done well…so why did Adam’s character go to the direction that it did? It feels like his behaviour was just put in to add plot armour and angst, and some kind of tension to add unnecessary action into the book.
Then there is the utter lack of plot or very weak plot. I know this is a YA novel, but the “plan” to save the world is quite juvenile and it’s formulated by a teenager with no military or strategy experience. There were dozens of potholes that were just easier to ignore and not to consider. In a real situation I don’t think the plan would’ve worked. I’m happy for them that I did.
I do love Warner, he is far more mature than the rest of the cast, and he basically made the book. All the best parts of the book were scenes with him in it. Let’s just say I most definitely “get it” and can say that the Warner train just found itself a new passenger.
In Summary, I am not said I read it. I’m not totally obsessed with the series, but I would recommend it to anyone who hasn’t read it before and likes YA fantasy/Romance. I am a little sad that I didn’t pick this up when the book came out. At that time I was obsessed with The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner or anything dystopian I could get my hands on. This would’ve been right up my 5 Star alley (then). So if any of those series are up your alley, you will like this!
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and War
mari_05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Cursing
g_monaghan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
Moderate: Confinement
wonderful_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, and Death of parent