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The Passage by Nabille De La Luz
3.0
"An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break."
Where do I start? When I first read the summary of "The Passage" I thought: WOW! That sounds so cool, I need to read that!
And well, I got the opportunity to read the book in exchange for an honest review before it's even published. And now that I'm finished I was thinking about how to write the review so people will read it too and will understand that it has a great potential and that it's unique - because it really is! Now you're maybe wondering why I only give it 3 stars then? Well, let me explain ...
First of all, let's talk about the main character Kino!
I wanted to like her but at times she really annoyed me, I don't even know why but especially in the end she bothered me a lot. Her actions seemed unbelievable and in general I had a hard time to connect with her. But still, I have to say that there were some awesome scenes involving her! It's just her emotions ... I don't know how else to say it, she seemed a bit cold-hearted.
"Despite having many girls around me, she was the first one that I was worried about."
Neal was amazing! I immediately liked him - I don't really know how much I should say about him ... after all it should be a surprise, right? He was the one character I REALLY loved a lot - he acted reasonable (most of the time) and I enjoyed his story and everything he knew about the Zone and Lumen.
The plot itself was awesome - I liked the general idea and story behind everything but I feel like Kino should have been more "included" in everything. Again I can't say exactly what I mean but once you read it, you'll probably know.
I liked Kino's team mates - Link as the funny one, Axel as the handsome leader, Nova and Brea and Beny, who is incredibly smart (and small!) - those "group-scenes" were all amazing and I wanted to read more about all of them! :)
The ending was also really good, maybe a little rushed but definitely full of action! I wish there would have been a few more chapters, explaining all about ... well, Axel and some other interesting stuff but maybe we'll find out in a second book? There are definitely enough unanswered questions that deserve another book!
Seems overall positive, right? It is! Despite the things I mentioned that bothered me, I really enjoyed it! Unique idea with great potential and some nice characters! Of course there's still some work to do and I know it's not the last, finished version of the book - once everything is revised and corrected, I'm sure it'll be an awesome book and definitely worth a read! ;)
Where do I start? When I first read the summary of "The Passage" I thought: WOW! That sounds so cool, I need to read that!
And well, I got the opportunity to read the book in exchange for an honest review before it's even published. And now that I'm finished I was thinking about how to write the review so people will read it too and will understand that it has a great potential and that it's unique - because it really is! Now you're maybe wondering why I only give it 3 stars then? Well, let me explain ...
First of all, let's talk about the main character Kino!
I wanted to like her but at times she really annoyed me, I don't even know why but especially in the end she bothered me a lot. Her actions seemed unbelievable and in general I had a hard time to connect with her. But still, I have to say that there were some awesome scenes involving her! It's just her emotions ... I don't know how else to say it, she seemed a bit cold-hearted.
"Despite having many girls around me, she was the first one that I was worried about."
Neal was amazing! I immediately liked him - I don't really know how much I should say about him ... after all it should be a surprise, right? He was the one character I REALLY loved a lot - he acted reasonable (most of the time) and I enjoyed his story and everything he knew about the Zone and Lumen.
The plot itself was awesome - I liked the general idea and story behind everything but I feel like Kino should have been more "included" in everything. Again I can't say exactly what I mean but once you read it, you'll probably know.
I liked Kino's team mates - Link as the funny one, Axel as the handsome leader, Nova and Brea and Beny, who is incredibly smart (and small!) - those "group-scenes" were all amazing and I wanted to read more about all of them! :)
The ending was also really good, maybe a little rushed but definitely full of action! I wish there would have been a few more chapters, explaining all about ... well, Axel and some other interesting stuff but maybe we'll find out in a second book? There are definitely enough unanswered questions that deserve another book!
Seems overall positive, right? It is! Despite the things I mentioned that bothered me, I really enjoyed it! Unique idea with great potential and some nice characters! Of course there's still some work to do and I know it's not the last, finished version of the book - once everything is revised and corrected, I'm sure it'll be an awesome book and definitely worth a read! ;)
Defect: Part One by Autumn Kalquist
4.0
*received a eARC via the author in exchange for an honest review*
Oh man! When I first read the blurb of Defect and the Legacy Code, I knew I have to read it! It sounds so interesting and intriguing but really, really awesome.
And well, it didn't disappoint me! Defect is the prequel novella of "The Legacy Code" and it's the story about Selena, her Nan and her brother Eli. Selena and Eli are Protecteds, meaning they can never get sick. But now there are rumors, food shortage and everyone starts to panic. People are getting sick, there's only GM food and crops anymore and each day it's harder to survive.
The characters seem all likeable and realistic - Selena's relationship to her brother Eli is really cute and strong and I just loved all of them. They reacted like normal people would do and that makes it even more awesome.
The story is a little confusing at first but once you're into it you definitely want to find out more and continue as fast as possible. It's a novella, so I knew it would be short and that there'd be a cliffhanger but damnit! Now I'm really excited not only for the second part of Defect but also for the Legacy Code! I think Autumn Kalquist did a really good job and I hope the other books/novellas will be as captivating and thrilling as this one! Well done! :)
Oh man! When I first read the blurb of Defect and the Legacy Code, I knew I have to read it! It sounds so interesting and intriguing but really, really awesome.
And well, it didn't disappoint me! Defect is the prequel novella of "The Legacy Code" and it's the story about Selena, her Nan and her brother Eli. Selena and Eli are Protecteds, meaning they can never get sick. But now there are rumors, food shortage and everyone starts to panic. People are getting sick, there's only GM food and crops anymore and each day it's harder to survive.
The characters seem all likeable and realistic - Selena's relationship to her brother Eli is really cute and strong and I just loved all of them. They reacted like normal people would do and that makes it even more awesome.
The story is a little confusing at first but once you're into it you definitely want to find out more and continue as fast as possible. It's a novella, so I knew it would be short and that there'd be a cliffhanger but damnit! Now I'm really excited not only for the second part of Defect but also for the Legacy Code! I think Autumn Kalquist did a really good job and I hope the other books/novellas will be as captivating and thrilling as this one! Well done! :)
Th1rteen R3asons Why by Jay Asher
3.0
3,5/5 stars actually!
Honestly, I don't really know what to think about this book. I liked it but I probably expected too much. Don't get me wrong, it was good and I enjoyed reading it but something disturbed me. I'm not even sure what.
But I liked the general idea a lot! The whole concept of this snowball-/domino effect was interesting to read about and it showed how people's actions can affect someone else so deeply although you think they mean nothing. Well, you're wrong. Fact is, that we never really know how we affect people with our actions or sayings - it could mean nothing to them or it means everything. You'll never know.
It really makes you think about it - which is good! We all should think before we do or says something ... but we know that already, it's just not always that easy.
Honestly, I don't really know what to think about this book. I liked it but I probably expected too much. Don't get me wrong, it was good and I enjoyed reading it but something disturbed me. I'm not even sure what.
But I liked the general idea a lot! The whole concept of this snowball-/domino effect was interesting to read about and it showed how people's actions can affect someone else so deeply although you think they mean nothing. Well, you're wrong. Fact is, that we never really know how we affect people with our actions or sayings - it could mean nothing to them or it means everything. You'll never know.
It really makes you think about it - which is good! We all should think before we do or says something ... but we know that already, it's just not always that easy.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
4.0
4.5 / 5 stars!!!
I'm still so happy! Seriously, this one's a book that makes you happy and giggly and laughing out loud and just love it so so much!
Rainbow Rowell is such a talented writer and I already enjoyed Eleanor & Park, so I had kind of high expectations for this one ... and well, it definitely lived up to them!
I instantly liked Lincoln because he's such a nice and cute guy. You'd want a boyfriend like him ... just because of what he told his ex-girfriend and then Beth - it was too cute! He's caring and listening closely and he's super smart and a good friend! Well, and obviously he's goodlooking too! ;)
Beth & Jennifer's emails were HILARIOUS! I marked so many good scenes and quotes, it's amazing! They are both really funny and I enjoyed their conversations a lot! They talked about absolutely EVERYTHING and are such good friends! The stories they told each other were heartwarming (especially the ones where Beth meets Chris!) but also serious and sad. I get why Lincoln didn't want to stop reading them - they are both super interesting characters!
It was really amazing to see the characters grow and live their own lifes ... especially Lincoln changed a lot and made me love him even more!
The end was super cute and I couldn't wait for it to finally happen but I wished there would have been some more chapters - it was almost a little bit too rushed in the end. But still awesome!
Everyone who loves Rainbow Rowell or wants to read a light, funny and lovely story HAS TO read Attachments! It's so worth it, believe me! :D
I'm still so happy! Seriously, this one's a book that makes you happy and giggly and laughing out loud and just love it so so much!
Rainbow Rowell is such a talented writer and I already enjoyed Eleanor & Park, so I had kind of high expectations for this one ... and well, it definitely lived up to them!
I instantly liked Lincoln because he's such a nice and cute guy. You'd want a boyfriend like him ... just because of what he told his ex-girfriend and then Beth - it was too cute! He's caring and listening closely and he's super smart and a good friend! Well, and obviously he's goodlooking too! ;)
Beth & Jennifer's emails were HILARIOUS! I marked so many good scenes and quotes, it's amazing! They are both really funny and I enjoyed their conversations a lot! They talked about absolutely EVERYTHING and are such good friends! The stories they told each other were heartwarming (especially the ones where Beth meets Chris!) but also serious and sad. I get why Lincoln didn't want to stop reading them - they are both super interesting characters!
It was really amazing to see the characters grow and live their own lifes ... especially Lincoln changed a lot and made me love him even more!
The end was super cute and I couldn't wait for it to finally happen but I wished there would have been some more chapters - it was almost a little bit too rushed in the end. But still awesome!
Everyone who loves Rainbow Rowell or wants to read a light, funny and lovely story HAS TO read Attachments! It's so worth it, believe me! :D