Reviews

The ones: La profezia dei prescelti by Veronica Roth

alexan13's review against another edition

3.0

This book was overall just okay. Ultimately, it just doesn't live up to the premise, as a major switch occurs about a third of the way through the novel that changes its direction in a way that I wasn't all that interested in. While the disparate parts of the book were all potentially interesting, but together as a whole, these disparate parts combined to make something that was just okay. I did however like the main character, and enjoyed reading from her voice -- I felt that the slow pacing through which we learn about her and her past was well-done, and I wish the plot of the book had felt as deliberate.

zeen3r's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

starrywonder's review against another edition

4.0

Great premise, execution doesn't fully deliver

3.7 stars

I'll be honest, this story had so much promise. What becomes of the chosen ones once the end of the world is averted.

And we started to get that, with the way everyone was coping. And really digging into what do you do next.

But what we got was another world ending threat for the chosen ones to defeat.

And we got Mox, love Mox which leaves me torn.

Thus really is more like your average dystopian novel. Which I love.

But if you are thinking you will get something more, it doesn't quite deliver.

melmmh's review against another edition

4.0

I absolutely LOVED this book. The anti-hero. It was tragic and real and I loved how the characters were flawed but trying their damn hardest to save the world. Little bit of a twist with the interdimensional travel, but I'm here for it. I feel like I'm the only one dying to find out definitively if this is going to be a stand alone or if there will be a sequel :)

zaineylaney's review against another edition

4.0

As a fan of the Divergent series, I was very excited when I heard that Veronica Roth was coming out with a new series. And the best thing was it was about superheroes AFTER they had defeated the villain. The premise was so unique. I was gifted this by Netgalley even after I had purchased my own copy. I knew I was going to read it either way.

I was not disappointed, and even more so, I was so excited that it was going to be a series! These are flawed characters, adored by many and as such they make decisions that are inherently human. I predict this series will be a staple on people’s shelves!


You can see my video review here:
https://youtu.be/eRQI264mBn4

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Received from Netgalley.

jenhurst's review against another edition

4.0

I was really impressed by this. I went in with low expectations but i ended up having a lot of fun. The book takes place after the events of the chosen ones staving the world, which is a pretty unique concept. The book focuses on the PTSD of the characters as adults. The 2nd half in particular got more exciting as the story picked up and the threads started to come together. It seemed more like the writing/plotting of divergent, which I loved back in the day. I don’t really understand why this was adult, aside from the character ages though. It felt more like a YA book to me.

books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition

2.0

2 ⭐️

Characters: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Writing: 6
Plot: 2
Intrigue: 0
Logic: 3
Enjoyment: 0

❌ DNF at 25% (p. 108)
❌ Unhaul
The intrigue is just not there and the pacing is too slow.

jbabiarz's review against another edition

3.0

Even though this was not a YA book... it still kind of read like one. Except there is sex and people swear more often. Interesting plot and was a fun read, though!

readcharlotte's review against another edition

5.0

Horribly boring cover. A mashup of Umbrella Academy and Fringe, if thats even possible. Part One was different than the rest of the book, it was the more adulty, not sure if this is even a fantasy novel part. Then things got weird, and Kylo Ren (jk, buuuut yeah) appears and things continue to get weirder and weirder. The twists are easy to spot, but it was still great and such a breathe of fresh air to have a fantasy that was different than the usual.

lermonysnickers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• 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