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A review by kazuchuu
Gemina by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
4.0
4.25/5
Just like I loved its elder sister, I loved this book, too-Hanna's sharp wit, Nik's sweet nature (hidden under all those tattoos, mind you), and, of course, Ella's sarcasm. I mean, she may not be in the best physical state, but she is one dexterous hacker.
I loved hearing from Kady's father in this story, it helped me get a better insight on what her life was like with him, and how much he loves her.
Though there are some cliche elements in this book, ones that I found a bit annoying...okay, I must rant.
WHY IS IT THAT, WHEN A MAIN CHARACTER HAS A SEEMINGLY-PERFECT BOYFRIEND, WITH GOOD LOOKS AND STRAIGHT A'S, THERE'S ANOTHER "BAD BOY" CRUSHING ON HER, AND THE SAID BOYFRIEND ENDS UP BEING A JERK/TRAITOR/PSYCHOPATH?
Seriously! I mean, I know Jackson ended up helping them, but STILL! This is a cliche that really bothers me, and it's always the "Bad Boy" who goes like "this guy is no good for you, I'm better," and the girl doesn't believe him, BUT HE ENDS UP BEING RIGHT. I mean, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Nik and Hanna, but THIS REALLY IRKED ME.
Another thing: So...the only notorious "crime family" in this book just so happens to be Russian?
WHY ARE ALL THE CRIMINALS RUSSIAN? I REALLY WANNA SEE A NICE, SWEET RUSSIAN CHARACTER WHO JUST WANTS PEACE AND TEDDY BEARS. (Okay, I know Nik is actually nice and sweet, and Ella likes teddy bears, probably, BUT YOU GET MY POINT).
Although, I did love the diversity in this book, there were a lot of different nationalities (more of the bad guys, really, but hey, I can roll with that.)
Definitely excited for "Obsidio", 'cause DAMN that cover is MESMERISING, and I need to see more of Hanna/Nik when they're not too busy stuffing each other's bodies into ships/lockers and trying to undo a universal paradox that could be the end of them.
Oh yeah, there's that, too.
I didn't mind that plot, 'cause I've always been interested in quantum theories and things like that, but I kept getting confused 'cause, in a nutshell: EVERYONE DIES, BUT EVERYONE ALSO LIVES.
I honestly thought Ella died, like, two times while reading-it went something like this:
"WHAT, IS SHE DEAD? ELLA NO, STAY WITH ME!"
*Sobs*
"...Wait, OH NEVER MIND. THANK GOD."
*Hugs book*
"WAIT, SHE DIES ANYWAY? NOOO!"
*Sobs*
"...Oh, that's...okay, she doesn't die in THEIR universe...phew..."
*near the ending*
"...SO IS SHE GOING TO DIE OR NOT? SOMEONE TELL ME SO I CAN MENTALLY PREPARE MYSELF, PEOPLE!"
Although I did prefer "Illuminae", I am definitely going to count down the months for the third book to come out!
Just like I loved its elder sister, I loved this book, too-Hanna's sharp wit, Nik's sweet nature (hidden under all those tattoos, mind you), and, of course, Ella's sarcasm. I mean, she may not be in the best physical state, but she is one dexterous hacker.
Spoiler
I loved hearing from Kady's father in this story, it helped me get a better insight on what her life was like with him, and how much he loves her.
Though there are some cliche elements in this book, ones that I found a bit annoying...okay, I must rant.
WHY IS IT THAT, WHEN A MAIN CHARACTER HAS A SEEMINGLY-PERFECT BOYFRIEND, WITH GOOD LOOKS AND STRAIGHT A'S, THERE'S ANOTHER "BAD BOY" CRUSHING ON HER, AND THE SAID BOYFRIEND ENDS UP BEING A JERK/TRAITOR/PSYCHOPATH?
Seriously! I mean, I know Jackson ended up helping them, but STILL! This is a cliche that really bothers me, and it's always the "Bad Boy" who goes like "this guy is no good for you, I'm better," and the girl doesn't believe him, BUT HE ENDS UP BEING RIGHT. I mean, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Nik and Hanna, but THIS REALLY IRKED ME.
Another thing: So...the only notorious "crime family" in this book just so happens to be Russian?
WHY ARE ALL THE CRIMINALS RUSSIAN? I REALLY WANNA SEE A NICE, SWEET RUSSIAN CHARACTER WHO JUST WANTS PEACE AND TEDDY BEARS. (Okay, I know Nik is actually nice and sweet, and Ella likes teddy bears, probably, BUT YOU GET MY POINT).
Although, I did love the diversity in this book, there were a lot of different nationalities (more of the bad guys, really, but hey, I can roll with that.)
Definitely excited for "Obsidio", 'cause DAMN that cover is MESMERISING, and I need to see more of Hanna/Nik when they're not too busy stuffing each other's bodies into ships/lockers and trying to undo a universal paradox that could be the end of them.
Oh yeah, there's that, too.
I didn't mind that plot, 'cause I've always been interested in quantum theories and things like that, but I kept getting confused 'cause, in a nutshell: EVERYONE DIES, BUT EVERYONE ALSO LIVES.
I honestly thought Ella died, like, two times while reading-it went something like this:
"WHAT, IS SHE DEAD? ELLA NO, STAY WITH ME!"
*Sobs*
"...Wait, OH NEVER MIND. THANK GOD."
*Hugs book*
"WAIT, SHE DIES ANYWAY? NOOO!"
*Sobs*
"...Oh, that's...okay, she doesn't die in THEIR universe...phew..."
*near the ending*
"...SO IS SHE GOING TO DIE OR NOT? SOMEONE TELL ME SO I CAN MENTALLY PREPARE MYSELF, PEOPLE!"
Although I did prefer "Illuminae", I am definitely going to count down the months for the third book to come out!