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A review by rrekhaa
Unearthed by Meagan Spooner, Amie Kaufman
5.0
4.5, maybe even 4.75
That was pretty amazing, perhaps one of my favourite sci-fis! Aside from the totally excessive and unnecessary amounts of romance at the most inappropriate times aka when the world is practically ending, and the slowish place at the beginning, I really loved this book. That ending sets up for so much more (the acknowledgments say the authors are unapologetic about that unexpected, plot-twist cliff-hanger ending, like I suspect ALL authors are *cough* Sanderson, I'm looking at YOU! *cough*) Anyway, I recommend it if you are willing to stick through about 30% of sorta-slowness and a TON of world building and puzzle-solving (which I personally enjoy very much.)
The characters are pretty interesting, fun to read about. I got really connected to both of them. They have their flaws, and I am so happy they didn't just go around killing people. I feel like YA teen characters seem to just pull triggers left and right and have no qualms about it or show any signs of a conscience, but Amelia and Jules felt real, and human, which I really enjoyed. I also liked that Amelia was ACTUALLY a strong female character, not just one until she found a guy.. Besides, I am a sucker for a bickering duo who are basically polar opposites who find a way to work together.
I regret reading this so soon after release, because now I have to wait ages for book 2. Oh well, reader problems I guess.
That was pretty amazing, perhaps one of my favourite sci-fis! Aside from the totally excessive and unnecessary amounts of romance at the most inappropriate times aka when the world is practically ending, and the slowish place at the beginning, I really loved this book. That ending sets up for so much more (the acknowledgments say the authors are unapologetic about that unexpected, plot-twist cliff-hanger ending, like I suspect ALL authors are *cough* Sanderson, I'm looking at YOU! *cough*) Anyway, I recommend it if you are willing to stick through about 30% of sorta-slowness and a TON of world building and puzzle-solving (which I personally enjoy very much.)
The characters are pretty interesting, fun to read about. I got really connected to both of them. They have their flaws, and I am so happy they didn't just go around killing people. I feel like YA teen characters seem to just pull triggers left and right and have no qualms about it or show any signs of a conscience, but Amelia and Jules felt real, and human, which I really enjoyed. I also liked that Amelia was ACTUALLY a strong female character, not just one until she found a guy.
Spoiler
the end where Jules was going to let her go and sacrifice himself and she stayed back and kicked him in the shin was awesome. She ain't no damsel in distress!Spoiler
is it just me or does anybody else thing Evie is going to be extremely crucial to this hoax? Like what if she was that human girl at the end, what if she's been deceiving Amelia this whole time? Or what if it's Jules' mother? Also WHO. IS. CHARLOTTE/MINK? I have questions, I cannot wait till the next one. Hopefully they are all answered.I regret reading this so soon after release, because now I have to wait ages for book 2. Oh well, reader problems I guess.