Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky, #1) by Veronica Rossi

Dec 12, 2011 Kat Kennedy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Sometimes your book reading experience comes down to one single factor: Do you like the MC?

That character can make or break a book.

Name the biggest praise and the biggest complaint about J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. If you said they're both Holden Caulfield then you get the gold star.

This book was teetering on a precipice for me. It could either land back on solid ground or go toppling off into the deep end. eventually, the main characters, Aria and Perry, are what stacked it back to bei...more

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Mar 10, 2012 Wendy Darling rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, dystopian-post-apocalyptic-utopian, read-2011, fantasy, heroines-wimpy, readalong

2.5 stars My feelings on Under the Never Sky are fair to middling. Overall, it had a lot of potential, but unfortunately, I had a hard time staying interested in the story and invested in the characters. The book is one of many recent dystopian-lite novels that have been cropping up in the YA market recently, and while I don't always mind books that are less focused on the world-building as long as something else is done well, neither the characters nor the plot were so outstanding here that the...more

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Jan 28, 2012 Marg K. rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Before someone once again accuses me of not liking or not "getting" dystopian fiction let me say that I am in fact a fan of the genre and that I do understand and appreciate it.

At its core dystopian fiction is about exploring the intricacy & dysfunction of human nature with its main focus being the pitfalls/problems of societal, political, and cultural trends as well as the consequences that follow them. Dystopian fiction serves as a cautionary tale—a warning against certain communal behavio...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Steph Sinclair rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: People who like sci-fi and are okay with sketchy world building

Recommended to Steph by: Many people

Shelves: dystopian, netgalley, ebook, it-wasn-t-all-that-but-enjoyable, why-the-hype, 2012-reads, confused-the-hell-outta-me, could-have-been-better, disappointment, fell-for-the-hype, original-and-creative, poor-world-building, heroines-i-want-to-shake, e-arc

This is a difficult book to review. I want to start off by saying this is not a bad book. I think this book will appeal to a lot of people, but at the same time will turn others off. I was, for the most part, turned off. I really don't think it is my kind of book, which is strange considering dystopian is my favorite sub-genre. And if I'm really being honest here, I feel a little conned by this being marketed as dystopian. Sci-Fi, yes. Dystopian, no. Maybe post-apocalyptic, but even that is push...more

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Dec 14, 2011 Tatiana rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of "Blood Red Road" who would like something similar without the dialect

Shelves: 2011, dystopias-post-apocalyptic, series-in-progress-still-like, ya, b, ala-ya-2013

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My opinion about Under the Never Sky is similar to the one I have about Unearthly. I am not going to claim that these books are ground-breaking or Printz-worthy. But in their genres, dystopia/post-apocalyptic and PNR respectively, they are as good as it gets. They are well written and entertaining, with characters and relationships that do not annoy and make you roll your eyes.

The summary of Under the Never Sky does this book a disservice. It is accurate enough, but o...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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He jerked when she traced the shape of the wings on his skin, a groan sliding out of him. Perry silently cursed himself. He couldn't have sounded more savage if he'd tried.

4.5 stars. I fell so in love with this book that I scrapped my original thought to do a rolling montage of a girl walking in combat boots with her hair blowing in the wind while the theme song of The Young And The Restless played in the background. I realized that I just wanted to talk about the damn book without being sa...more

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Mar 30, 2012 Emily May rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, ya-na, dystopia-utopia, 2011, coverly-love

I thought Tatiana's comparisons between this and Blood Red Road were spot on, Under the Never Sky is definitely a very similar kind of book but without the strange dialect that sometimes made the other difficult to appreciate at times. They both focus on the dystopian aspect, instead of getting caught up in a romantic whirlwind, they both feature a journey that keeps the novels fast-paced and interesting, and I can honestly say that I cared about the characters in both books.

The romance, when i...more

I thought Tatiana's comparisons between this and Blood Red Road were spot on, Under the Never Sky is definitely a very similar kind of book but without the strange dialect that sometimes made the other difficult to appreciate at times. They both focus on the dystopian aspect, instead of getting caught up in a romantic whirlwind, they both feature a journey that keeps the novels fast-paced and interesting, and I can honestly say that I cared about the characters in both books.

The romance, when it arrives, is told perfectly. It didn't feel rushed or "insta" and I liked Aria and Perry enough already to want them to be together. Perry was an especially intriguing character, his past and his motives for doing what he does throughout the novel endeared me to him almost immediately. He does seem to think that monthly ladythings smell like violets but, oh well, nobody gets it right all the time...

As well as Blood Red Road, I recognised similarities between this and another dystopia I've read recently: Pure. Both use the idea of humanity being split into two, those "lucky" enough to make it into the domes and those who are forced to live outside - the latter of which are meant to be the underprivileged and uneducated group. Of course, things are not all what they seem and the domes aren't as rosy as they first appear. A fact which becomes apparent when a boy and girl from each world happen to meet. The difference is that Under the Never Sky is just an all round better book, in terms of writing, plot and characters. In Pure the reader is bombarded with overly descriptive and often shocking imagery, it's okay at first but after a while I began to wonder where the actual story was amongst the descriptions. The characters were only as good as their weird physical portrayal and had little personality. So if you were wondering which of the two to go for, here's my recommendation.

Though I can't say this is the best book or most unique storyline I've ever read, I found it very entertaining with all of the elements balanced just right: action, adventure, dystopia, romance and even the occasional touch of humour. I'm really looking forward to the sequel.
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Jan 25, 2012 Nomes rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, alternating-m-f-pov, hype-fail, kindle, out-of-the-loop, post-apocalyptic-dystopia

The imagination and scope of Under the Never Sky is immense. Rossi’s debut is no small undertaking. It involves incredible world-building, weaving together two worlds (one super-tech-y and sci-fi, the other like an ancient/primitive civilisation but even within that there were hierarchies (blood lords), traditions, and sci-fi/paranormal elements (whew!). Add to this, the alternating of two POVs, and you have a vast, complex and unique YA novel.

Under the Never Sky is often bandied about as a YA d...more The imagination and scope of Under the Never Sky is immense. Rossi’s debut is no small undertaking. It involves incredible world-building, weaving together two worlds (one super-tech-y and sci-fi, the other like an ancient/primitive civilisation but even within that there were hierarchies (blood lords), traditions, and sci-fi/paranormal elements (whew!). Add to this, the alternating of two POVs, and you have a vast, complex and unique YA novel.

Under the Never Sky is often bandied about as a YA dystopian. It is not a dystopian, IMO. It is futuristic with sci-fi elements, most surely post-apocalyptic (but an apocalypse is never referred to in detail). Despite all the techno gadgetry, it read, to me, a little like a fantasy: two unlikely companions teamed up to help each other fulfill their personal missions. There’s a lot of travel and exploration and dangers along the way. They meet different characters, all crafted with their unique, lively personalities, and stay in different places: in caves, in fortified cities, trees, and in places with earthly relics of a time long past, etc.

The world-building is nicely done in snatches, lots of specific lingo to grab a hold of. I felt the more interesting parts of the world Rossi has created were often sidelined by the plot always moving forward. (I would get intrigued by a concept/idea/revelation and then BAM, next scene, moving right along...)

The prose is more descriptive than lyrical. Action sequences abound, and are well articulated yet I felt no emotion/adrenalin on behalf of the characters when they were fighting for their lives.

On one hand, I am quite in awe of the fabulous premise and diverse world Rossi created. On the other, I mostly don’t care. I think this is just a case of this book is just not my thing. The only things I can critique are all pertinent to my personal reading taste. For whatever reason, I was not grabbed by this book, yet I loyally trudged my way through it, admiring it in places, yet never bonding to it.

Before I close, I have to comment on the (romantic)relationship between Perry and Aria: it didn’t work for me. For the first half of the novel, they have an antagonistic/indifferent vibe, yet even in that there was no tension, no anticipation, no undercurrent of sexytimes to come. They were just...there. Then, like the flip of a switch, at the magical 50% mark, she noticed his smile, he couldn’t stop waxing poetic about her violet smell and BAM = love. I felt like there was no groundwork for their attraction and friendship, despite not really beginning it until halfway through the book. Baffled.

My two star rating is purely indicative of my personal enjoyment (I always rate based on how I feel about a book, not so much on the objective merit of the book). I’ll happily endorse the book as a creative and original YA read to those people who are intrigued by the premise.(less)

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Dec 13, 2011 Vinaya rated it 5 of 5 stars

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"A world of nevers under a never sky."

There's always something so compelling about a book with a tantalizing title. Under The Never Sky first caught my attention because the title seemed so... fanciful somehow. I've been out of the loop for a while now, so I hadn't even heard of this book, but when HarperCollins put me on auto-approve, I took a chance and requested. And I'm really glad I did.

First things first, this is not strictly a dystopian novel. Nitpicky, I know, but while it is post-apoca...more "A world of nevers under a never sky."

There's always something so compelling about a book with a tantalizing title. Under The Never Sky first caught my attention because the title seemed so... fanciful somehow. I've been out of the loop for a while now, so I hadn't even heard of this book, but when HarperCollins put me on auto-approve, I took a chance and requested. And I'm really glad I did.

First things first, this is not strictly a dystopian novel. Nitpicky, I know, but while it is post-apocalyptic fiction, it doesn't fit into my parameters of what a dystopian should be. In fact, this works way, way better as science fantasy than any other genre. Except for some throwaway references to the Earth we know, Rossi has built a full-scaled, beautifully rendered sci-fi/fantasy world that could have been self-contained.

Aria is a Dweller, a girl who grew up in virtual Realms her whole life, sheltered by the Pods, living her life through the make-believe worlds she accesses through her Smarteye, the eyepatch that lets her tap into her virtual reality. But her fantasy life takes a 180-degree turn when her mother goes missing and she becomes involved in a crazy escapade in the real world. It is there that she first encounters Peregrine, a Savage from the outside, the world they call The Death Shop, where reality is harsh, disease-ridden and dangerous. When Aria is falsely accused of doing something treasonous and cast out into the Death Shop, she has no-one but her wits and Perry to fall back on. These two complete strangers from opposite worlds enter into an uneasy partnership to rescue the people most beloved to them, finding through their journey that the things they never questioned before need to be examined after all.

I loved this book. It was everything I expected Blood Red Road to be, and wasn't. The narrative is told from dual perspectives, so we get a clear picture of both Perry and Aria's lives, their prejudices, their beliefs, their emotions. The lives of this hugely mismatched couple has been so different, they might as well be living on different planets. Rossi does a beautiful job drawing them onto common ground, first through extenuating circumstances and mutual need, and then through a deeper understanding of the other person's perspectives, down to a level of personal growth that eventually makes them respect and understand each other better.

The worldbuilding in this book was fascinating, but not entirely clear. There is something called the Unity, and then some sort of devastating apocalypse that drives people underground into the Pods and then seals them into that kind of lifestyle. Apparently, the Pod people (hah!) moved in to escape the storms caused by the Aether, but we are never really told what the Aether is. Also, how did the Outsiders survive this apocalyptic event, if the Dwellers ran away in fear of their lives in the first place? However, these questions are not as annoying as they could be. Rossi manages to give you a feel of the world without dumping all the details. You get the feeling that she's holding off on some good stuff to populate the second book, but not in a mean I-want-to-sell-more-books way, but more in a I-don't-want-to-infodump way.

I really liked the way she builds Perry and Aria's characters. Perry, in a shocking turn of events, doesn't immediately appeal to Aria. In fact, she finds him sinister and sort of disturbing, due to his unnaturally long canines. Perry, in turn, finds Aria outright disgusting in the beginning, with her artificial breeding and her aroma of rot. It takes a lot of adjustment for them to begin to even see each other as people, rather than a means to an end. Even when Perry begins to admire her, it's more because of her unflinching courage and goodness than the fact that she starts to smell better.

There's a lot happening in this book that I don't want to give away, cumulating in a plot twist that blew my mind, but it never seems too busy, if you know what I mean. Rossi holds the reins of the story expertly right through to the very end, and none of the storylines go galloping away into the mists. You are perfectly aware of what is happening and what is left to happen.

This is not a deeply nuanced book, but it's a lot of fun to read. I wavered between four and five stars on this one, but I gave it the five because I enjoyed it so much. It was a quick, fast-paced read that gave me all the right vibes, and I really needed that after the disappointment of
Hallowed. I hope you guys will give this book a chance, because even if you don't love it like I did, I'm fairly sure you'll like it, and that's a pretty good point in it's favor, yes?(less)

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Mar 26, 2013 Edna Lyn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, science-fiction, young-adult, dystopia-utopia, signed, 2013

Yeah, that's right—5 stars, glitches! This book is massive champ. Sorry, I just had to find a way to use that Dweller slang somewhere in this review. Ha. Now that I got that out of my system let's get down to business.

Under the Never Sky is set in the future where the world is ravaged by Aether storms that strike the earth with fire. Humanity's forced to split into two different societies—the Dwellers and the Outsiders. The Dwellers live in dome Pods and people go about their daily business wea...more Yeah, that's right—5 stars, glitches! This book is massive champ. Sorry, I just had to find a way to use that Dweller slang somewhere in this review. Ha. Now that I got that out of my system let's get down to business.

Under the Never Sky is set in the future where the world is ravaged by Aether storms that strike the earth with fire. Humanity's forced to split into two different societies—the Dwellers and the Outsiders. The Dwellers live in dome Pods and people go about their daily business wearing a Smarteye—it's a device that allows them into a virtual reality (Realms) where everything is “Better than Real.” There's no fear, no stress, just a psuedo-life of doing whatever your heart desires. Want to become a mermaid and swim around? Go on ahead. Interested in the Medieval times? With a quick tap of a button you can be there. The Outsiders are just the opposite. They live off the land—think to more primitive times with hunters and gatherers—and are split into small tribes led by a Blood Lord. There's also something special about people who live out under the Aether. A few of them have enhanced Senses (smell, sight, sound), a sort of mutation from exposure. For example, someone with a smell Sense can scent if someone lies. Someone with a sight Sense can hear miles away.

Aria has lived all her life under a dome logged into the Realms. In an attempt to reach her mother (who she hasn't heard from in days) in another dome, Aria's caught breaking several rules that nearly bring down the whole Pod. As a result she gets banished to the outside world, left to die. Perry is an Outsider who's gifted with two Senses—sight and smell. Tension brews with his brother, the Blood Lord of their tribe, and it's to a point where he needs to leave or fight him for leadership. But then a fellow tribe member is kidnapped on his watch and he flees to get that person back. On his trip, he meets with Aria. Although they don't like each other, they decide it's in their best interest to help each other find their loved ones.

Before I really delve into my opinion on this book, I noticed how this novel shared similar elements to other sci-fi/dystopia novels I've read within the past year. Everything from Ready Player One, Enclave, Blood Red Road, and Across the Universe. There's a long journey by foot, search for a loved one, an addicting virtual reality, crazed mutated humans, false sense of utopia, enclosed societies, rumors of a safe haven—it's all here, but Veronica Rossi certainly makes her own mark with an exciting new approach and world.

The writing was simple, straightforward—it easily thrusts you into this world. And let me tell you the world building was striking and vivid. Majority of the novel takes place outside the Pods and for that I'm glad because I enjoyed going along with these characters and exploring the real. There's just something about adventure/journey books that spark my interest, especially one as engaging as this is. I loved reading about the characters trudging on to new places and meeting new people (by the way the minor characters are brilliant and captivating). It gave a fast-paced feel (hell, they run from cannibals and wolves, dodging any Aether falling from the sky). On a different note, I did find the justification for Pods and Realms fascinating as well. It's not entirely odd that part of society would revert to technology in order to keep the masses from going crazy. Today we are so immersed in it anyway, why not make it a permanent way of life. It was better left to explanation rather experiencing it through a character's eyes, though. Don't get me wrong, the Realms do sound interesting, but at the same time I feel like I'd get bored with it if that was the backdrop for the novel.

Under the Never Sky is written with a dual narrative which I appreciated so much. I think it gives a great insight to the main characters Aria and Perry and kept it fresh. I got quite invested in these two, also. With Aria, I was pleasantly surprised. I figured as someone who's been sheltered she'd be an annoying damsel in the distress the entire time, utterly useless. Nope. Not to say that she didn't have her stumbles and flaws, but she was determined and kept trekking on, no complaints on her physical pain—there was something admirable about that. I thought she went through a great transformation, if you think of how far she came from the first page to the last, evolving into who she was meant to be.

Perry, hands down, is one of my favorite male protagonists I've ever come across. He's a layered character with so much weighing on his shoulders. He's had a rougher life than Aria's seemingly pristine one, living with what some (his family) have said to be a blessing and a curse (those two Senses). I think his best trait was his innate compassion. He hated Aria, but even so, he protected her, he tended to her wounds. And not just with Aria, but with a few minor characters as well. He sort of sneaks up on you and steals your heart.

And the romance! It's so, so well developed. I think I would have punched this book in the gut if it had the characters instantly falling head over heels in love. There was a lot of animosity between Aria and Perry in the beginning. Understandable under their circumstances, a dislike based on ignorance and (view spoiler). But then there's a mutual agreement between them that slowly eases into a camaraderie and then into something more. It felt believable even though in reality it was only a few weeks. And with what they go through, I'm not at all surprised they formed a strong bond. This is a biggie, but I think their relationship is one of my favorites in the YA sci-fi/fantasy genre.

There was some well placed humor here and there. Also some great twists and secrets. I anticipated a few things but they were expanded into something that still surprised me.

This is such a well rounded, GOOD novel—the characters, the world, the relationships, the plot, the execution. I want to sing from the rooftops that I looove this book! Cookies for you if you get the reference. I even reread it right after (yep, you read that right—not something I normally do) and I stand by my initial reaction: this is an awesome book. I know it's early in the year, but I'm pretty sure it'll make my favorites of 2012 list.

*Reread 3/26/12. Still amazing. (less)

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Nov 05, 2011 Sam rated it 4 of 5 stars

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4.5 stars

Books like Under the Never Sky are the reason why I love dystopian fiction so much.

This novel was truly captivating. I loved every second of it and found myself fully engrossed in Veronica Rossi's wonderful imagination. I had high expectations for this debut and I can safely say I was not let down in the slightest.

The opening of this book was everything a good opening should be. It drew me straight into the story and had me eager to find out more. Veronica Rossi truly is an amazing wr...more

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Apr 29, 2013 Oceana Fern {Assorted Insanity} rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I owe this book so much.

For several months, I’d been a horrendous reading slump - the kind where you have a pile of books to choose from and read, but you actively avoid them all and spend your free time stuffing your face with junk food and watching Netflix.

I’d received a lot of advise for the slump: read novellas, read comedy books, and watch more television (which was a really bad idea, because then I watched all eight seasons of SUPERNATURAL in a row).

But I decided to pick up UNDER THE NEVER...more

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Jan 23, 2012 Reynje rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: hype-o-rama, young-adult, welcome-to-the-apocalypse, unexpectedly-liked, read-2012, i-regret-nothing, dystopia, sci-fi, dual-or-multiple-pov, more-questions-than-answers

This kind of review never fails to bring out my shifty, shyster side. (Yes, I certainly do have one).

I tend to think of my reviews for this genre as shoddily assembled, incoherent rambles. And I use the word “genre” there without a modifier because if you take a peek at my shelves for this book, you’ll see that I have absolutely no idea where to put it. That’s right, I probably couldn’t tell the difference between speculative and sci-fi if they walked up to me on the street and punched me in th...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Jillian -always aspiring- rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of Blood Red Road by Moira Young

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Under the Never Sky and I were bound to have a rocky relationship. The original description for the novel was a "take on Romeo and Juliet in a post-apocalyptic setting." Mention Romeo and Juliet, and my hackles rise. Romeo and Juliet did a lot of stupid things for the sake of ~~lust~~ "love"– and, as much as recent young adult books have tried to paint Shakespeare's famous tragedy as a "great love story," it's not something that should be emulated or, frankly, even wanted. Thus, coming into reading...more Under the Never Sky and I were bound to have a rocky relationship. The original description for the novel was a "take on Romeo and Juliet in a post-apocalyptic setting." Mention Romeo and Juliet, and my hackles rise. Romeo and Juliet did a lot of stupid things for the sake of ~~lust~~ "love" – and, as much as recent young adult books have tried to paint Shakespeare's famous tragedy as a "great love story," it's not something that should be emulated or, frankly, even wanted. Thus, coming into reading this novel, I was wary of what I would receive. Would the novel be a nauseating love story, or would it actually be able to stand its ground against other dystopian young adult novels I had read and loved?

To my surprise, Under the Never Sky actually has a well-realized, intriguing world as its landscape. People live in scattered and closed-off places called Pods, and they spend their time in virtual realities called the Realms. But there are dangers lurking in the outside world: storms caused by Aether swirls churning in the sky, diseases and germs that attack those least immune, and tribes of violent savages and bloodthirsty cannibals. Aria has lived in the Pod known as Reverie for all her life, but one misstep – rule-breaking that leads to fire and a breach in which an Outsider comes into the Pod – eventually incurs Aria's ejection into the dangerous outside world. The Outsider, a Tide tribesman known as Perry, has his own worries and concerns, but one thing is certain: he needs Aria's help to make things right for himself and his tribe.

What makes this world so interesting? It holds much of the danger and adventure present in fellow post-apocalyptic novel Blood Red Road, though in a more subtle fashion. The inclusion of "powers" called Senses is familiar yet unique, done in such a way that allows for some surprises along the way. The history of what caused the world to fall into this state isn't explored in this first installment, but the lack of information doesn't really affect the logic of the world-building itself.

The disappointment, sadly, came with the characters themselves. Aria and Perry are interesting characters, yes, but I didn't connect to them or find them particularly endearing. It was hard to believe, then, that they could connect to one another and find each other endearing. (view spoiler) I didn't buy that their prejudices against one another could be smoothed over so easily. Wouldn't there be more hurt feelings? Wouldn't there be more distrust and wariness that wouldn't be so easily swept away? It seemed too simple and easy for them to jump so quickly from near-enemies to allies to somewhat friends to something more. I understand that things like war and survival can make brothers (or, I guess in this case, lovers) of enemies, but...will this attachment they have even last during more "peaceful" times? Can they sustain what's between them? I'm not convinced they can or, frankly, even that they should.

Lest I paint some false impressions, Under the Never Sky is a very readable book, even despite some choppy passages and a conservative writing style that doesn't offer much in the way of "poetic prose." The draw to this novel is the discovery of the world and the adventure, one page at a time. My feelings were mixed, but others may find this story to be a shining gem among the oft-disappointing bevy of young adult dystopian novels to be had. If nothing else, the world-building within the novel is more than enough to give this novel a look. Give it a try if you feel so inclined.

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.(less)

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Nov 05, 2012 Blythe rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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If I’ve learned anything while reading young-adult, it’s that dystopian novels are tricky. (That and the fact that werewolves do not make ideal boyfriends, but that’s pretty irrelevant to the point I’m trying to make.) There are some YA dystopian novels that make me question why the genre even exists (not going to name names or anything) ~~(shoots death glare at Glitch)~~. But then there are also hidden gems of dystopian novels that restore my faith in the genre and have me wanting to read more and...more

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Mar 04, 2012 Maru rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I love this book so much (too much) it actually worries me a little. It's been a while since I've loved a book this much, and when it happens, and the book I love is part of a series, I can't help but get nervous... So many sequels end up ruining books *sigh*. I really hope it doesn't happen here, because Under The Never Sky is one of the best books I've read in a while, seriously I'm slightly obsessed with it, with its plot, with its characters, everything. AND NO LOVE TRIANGLE, seriously so re...more

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Jul 18, 2012 Zuleeza added it · review of another edition

Shelves: debut-author-read-in-2012, dnf, dystopian-fiction, ongoing-series, series-i-given-up

This review is also available on my blog, Qwerty

Lets recall how I decided to pick this one up, Rage Comic style!

Pffftt...this book just isn't for me. I made it up to 50% and then I couldn't go on anymore. Realizing just how many 4-5-stars ratings for this book, I decided not to rate it because I think the problem partly lies in me.

Patience. I don't haz it.

Aria and Perry both have a very unique and distinctive background with countless terms dedicated to describe their daily lives. Reverie, Realm...more

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Jun 23, 2011 Michael rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If you like books that come alive like you are watching a movie, you’ll love Under the Never Sky. I was immediately transported to this vivid world, caring for the characters, and concerned for their well being. I couldn’t take my eyes off of Aria and Perry from the first scene until the last, unable to put this one down until the final credits rolled. My only complaint is that I have to wait for the sequel.

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Apr 16, 2012 ♥Rachel♥ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, 2012-debut-author-challenge, signed-by-author, kindle

I must admit, I had low expectations going into this. I've seen a few mixed reviews and so I was a little hesitant. I was pleasantly surprised to find I genuinely liked it. Things started a little slow (this may have been due to late night reading), trying to familiarize myself with the world and what was going on. Once I started putting two and two together, I found I was fully invested in this story.

Aria and Perry live in a world that has been destroyed by electrical storms. An environmental...more I must admit, I had low expectations going into this. I've seen a few mixed reviews and so I was a little hesitant. I was pleasantly surprised to find I genuinely liked it. Things started a little slow (this may have been due to late night reading), trying to familiarize myself with the world and what was going on. Once I started putting two and two together, I found I was fully invested in this story.

Aria and Perry live in a world that has been destroyed by electrical storms. An environmental apocalypse has wiped out the world as we know it today. The world is divided into two groups: those who live in the pods, which serve as a protection from the constant aether storms, and those who live outside. Aria was fortunate enough to be born into one of the pods where hunger and shortages are not a problem. They have a Matrix-like existence where life is experienced in "realms" and anything is possible. They can go to any of these computer generated worlds and don't experience pain or shortage of any kind. The outside, where Perry grew up, is very different. Life has reverted into a primitive existence, groups are formed into tribes and people struggle to meet basic needs. Perry's brother is Blood Lord to the Tides, a tribe in the outside.

When we meet Aria, she is looking for information on her mother. Her mother, Lumina, is a scientist working in another pod, Bliss, and has been out of contact for over a week. Aria was in daily contact with her mother, so she's understandably concerned for her mother's welfare. After a botched attempt to gain information on her mother's welfare, Aria finds herself thrown outside, and at the mercy of Perry. She is scared and feels helpless on the outside. I won't go into an explanation but Aria and Perry share a common goal, and end up banding together, unwillingly, to achieve it. There is no love lost between these two, at first. Both believe misconceptions, heard from both sides, about the opposite groups. Gradually the wall start coming down between them and they become dependent on each other.

I admired Perry's love and loyalty for his nephew, Talon. I was intrigued with the whole concept of rendering, with the close bond it formed. I loved Perry's reaction to Aria, when she thought she was dying. It was something else completely, and his handling of it raised my opinion of him. This is a good thing, because I wasn't thrilled with his treatment of Brooke or Rose. The fact that Aria would take risks over her concern for her mother, made me like her immediately. Her determination to make the best of things, made me like her even more. There was no self-pity or whining from her, which was refreshing. The romance is this story was believable and gradual, no insta-love anywhere in site! I've always felt the sense of smell to be a sensual thing, and the thought of it as a heightened-sense in Perry, gave me shivers! Aria experiences this romance, though, as something so new and real, in contrast to her life in the realms. I loved this quote:

"They reached for each other then like some force had pulled their hands together. Aria looked at their fingers as they laced together, bringing her the sensation of his touch. Of warmth and calluses. Soft and hard together. She absorbed the terror and beauty of him and his world. Of every moment over the past days. All of it, filling her up like the first breath she'd ever taken. And never had she loved life more."

There were things I would've liked explained better in this story, but I'm hoping that the second book will help with that. Overall, I really enjoyed this story and can't wait to see what happens next.
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Jun 30, 2012 Rebecca ♥ Ash, Jem, Warner ♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of post-apocalyptic and adventure, or fans of Orson Scott Card's Pathfinder

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This is probably the best YA book I have read since Divergent. I have heard some people complain about it being slow or confusing, but I think that it depends on the reader. I didnt find it slow or confusing at all. My guess is that they found it slow because of the constant trekking. I have read a lot of high fantasy and a lot of books that are almost entirely walking, building fires, and hunting. I am used to this so I didnt find it slow. Its part of the adventure. And my guess is that they fo...more This is probably the best YA book I have read since Divergent. I have heard some people complain about it being slow or confusing, but I think that it depends on the reader. I didnt find it slow or confusing at all. My guess is that they found it slow because of the constant trekking. I have read a lot of high fantasy and a lot of books that are almost entirely walking, building fires, and hunting. I am used to this so I didnt find it slow. Its part of the adventure. And my guess is that they found it confusing because of the amount of technology and virtual reality in the beginning, before Aria left the dome. I have also read a lot of hard sci-fi, so I am used to this. So, if you are expecting this to be a soft YA romance, you should adjust your expectations before reading it.

I dont know if I am the only one, but I find a lot of YA feels amateur. Even though I love YA, and almost every book I read, they dont all have the same level of prose. I tolerate this because I read for characters more than anything. But the writing in this was amazing! And an author's writing abilities (not taking imagination into account) dont just make it easier to read, they bring everything to life! This flowed so smoothly and felt so real. I have hardly ever read a YA book with characters that felt so real. There is one point where Perry, the male lead, thought to himself about how much Aria has changed, and I realized, wow, she really has! It hadnt even occurred to me that she was practically a different person at this point, because it had happened so naturally and organically. The same goes for the romance. It wasnt insta-love, and there wasnt any defining moment when their relationship or feelings began. It just grew. We could see it right before our eyes, from the beginning right to the end, growing at a steady pace. It was beautiful. And the enhanced senses that some people had brought the whole world brightly to life.

Be warned that this is not like other dystopian or post-apocalyptic. Its a bit of both, but mostly it is an adventure. There are absolutely no references to our world. There was clearly a devastating event that happened in the past that they call the Unity. But we dont necessarily know that this is even Earth. In that way, it reminds me of Orson Scott Card's Pathfinder. And although there is a fair amount of technology, this feels a lot like a high fantasy, since there is a great lack in technology outside of the domes, and a primitive way of life. This is a very difficult genre to define. And although the main characters are 17 and 18, this doesnt exactly read like a typical YA. It is slightly heavier, story-wise, as well as thematically and in writing style. But the content is entirely suitable for YA readers. Highly recommended!(less)

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May 16, 2013 Suzanne (Paranormal Pages) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: library-copy, abc-challenge-2013, dystopian, dystopian-challenge-2013

Under the Never Sky is an enticing dystopian written from the dual POV of Aria and Peregrine, more commonly known as Perry.

Aria is a dweller (or mole), who lives in a pod underground, and has a life that is basically, fake, experiencing life through computer generated realms with the use of a smart eye. They have to live this way, as with a population of 6,000 people in Aria's pod, known as Reverie, there's just no room for them to experience anything real.

Perry is an outsider. The dwellers ca...more Under the Never Sky is an enticing dystopian written from the dual POV of Aria and Peregrine, more commonly known as Perry.

Aria is a dweller (or mole), who lives in a pod underground, and has a life that is basically, fake, experiencing life through computer generated realms with the use of a smart eye. They have to live this way, as with a population of 6,000 people in Aria's pod, known as Reverie, there's just no room for them to experience anything real.

Perry is an outsider. The dwellers call them savages. They are tanned and wrinkled in comparison to the dwellers pale, smooth skin. They're the ancestors of the people who were left on the outside to suffer and try to live through the aether storms that were ravaging the earth, while the wealthy and influential were able to move into these protected pods.

While I enjoyed Aria's story straight away, it did take me a little longer to get into Perry's, which I found a little boring to begin with. But once Perry and Aria were together, things took off with a bang and I didn't look back. Aria believes she's only days from dying because dwellers aren't supposed to be able to survive on the outside. Perry blames Aria for the sorry situation that he has found himself in and likewise, she blames him for hers. If he hadn't entered the pod, none of them would be here right now. So when Perry tells her he knows someone who might be able to fix her smarteye, allowing her to contact her mother, and Perry to rescue his nephew, she takes off on a two week trek with him, hoping to still be alive at the end of it. Perry allows Aria to make this journey with him, knowing she'll probably slow him down, because he thinks only she can use the smart eye. They're from different world's, and that's the way they both want it to stay. But for now, they're allies, and Perry must do his best to keep her alive for the journey.

I loved Perry and Aria's characters. There's a lot of tension and action over the course of their travels, only adding to the excitement of this book. By the time they reach their destination, there are four of them. Having been met by Perry's childhood friend Roar, and also picking up an odd child of about twelve years of age, along the way. We meet more interesting secondary characters when they enter Delphi, and get to work on the smart eye.

The romance in this book worked perfectly for me, it's my favourite kind, when pure loathing turns to love. Over the course of the book, Aria's character has a complete overhaul and by the end, she's a much tougher, stronger character, who will do anything to survive. We also learn a lot more about Perry as he warms to Aria and opens up to her, only adding to his character.

I was left a bit cut up about the ending of this book, but thanks to the fantastic Eleanor, I had Through the Ever Night on hand to continue on straight away. (less)

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Jan 03, 2012 Tina (Fantastic Book Review) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopian, young-adult

First off, I’ll admit that I was a little confused when I started reading this book. As Aria described her world, I was thrown a bit trying to digest how her world worked. Fortunately, it didn’t take me long to get the gist of it and fall head first into this extraordinary new world.

The way the Dwellers and Outsiders live is so completely different, it was mind-boggling to read between Aria’s and Perry’s perspectives and realize how little they actually knew about each other. This only made for...more

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Jan 26, 2012 Donna {Book Passion for Life} rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: for-review, from-publishers, arc, favorites, own, ya-dystopian-scifi-thriller

“She absorbed the terror and beauty of him and his world. Of every moment over the past days. All of it, filling her up likes the first breath she'd ever taken. And never had she loved life more.”

Dystopian novels have honestly been a bit of a hit and miss for me - I either love them or I hate them, so I was a bit nervous before I started this book because I wanted to love it. And I’m so, so thrilled that Under the Never Sky completely surpassed my expectations and honestly blew me away!

This sto...more “She absorbed the terror and beauty of him and his world. Of every moment over the past days. All of it, filling her up likes the first breath she'd ever taken. And never had she loved life more.”

Dystopian novels have honestly been a bit of a hit and miss for me - I either love them or I hate them, so I was a bit nervous before I started this book because I wanted to love it. And I’m so, so thrilled that Under the Never Sky completely surpassed my expectations and honestly blew me away!

This story is told by a third person narrative where we see Aria; a young girl who is called a Dweller because she has lived her whole life in the Reverie; a protected dome. Her life is confined and controlled and all she knows about the outside world is that it’s dangerous and full of savages aka Outsiders. When Aria gets in trouble one night inside the Reverie, lucky for her Perry; an outsiders who is breaking into the Reverie at the same time, comes to Aria’s rescue and saves her life. After Perry flea’s, Aria is accused of letting the Outsider in and as a result, she is exiled to the outside world. While struggling to survive Aria wonders the new world she’s in but soon enough Perry comes across her and together they join forces to try and rescue the ones they love. Their journey is definitely not an easy one because for one, it’s full of danger and surprises.

I’ll admit the first 60 pages of this book were a little confusing and it did take me a while to get into this new and exciting world, but as you can see by my rating below, this book is obviously a win for me! Veronica Rossi has created an imaginable, thrilling and truly captivating world and one that has left me begging for more and more.

I completely fell in love with the characters. Aria and Perry both have very similar qualities – their both fierce, strong and determined and both eager to get their loved ones back. I was expecting Aria to be a weak character but was pleasantly surprised when I realised this wasn’t the case as she firmly stands up for what she believes in. Now Perry does come across as a mean character to start with, especially because when he and Aria first meet, they dislike each other because of what they are – a Dweller and an Outsider. But as the story progresses they slowly form a bond that neither of them expect and it was interesting to watch their relationship develop without them even realising what was happening for them. Their romance was at a steady pace and it was very sweet and even though they know they can’t have a future together, they still enjoy the time they have together while they have it.

What I loved and also shocked me the most what the fact that Veronica Rossi took avenues that most YA authors may hesitate in taking in a YA novel….and yes I mean sex. It very rarely happens in the first book, so I really loved the fact that Veronica had the guts to take this avenue and it definitely fit very well with the story. It was beautifully written and really left a mark in my heart.

Overall, Under the Never Sky is a compelling and engrossing story, one full of betrayal, scarifies and a love like no other and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants something completely fresh and unique. A must read for 2012 and I can not wait to continue the journey with Through the Ever Night in 2013.

A huge thank you to the publishers for giving me the opportunity to review this book.(less)

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Mar 10, 2012 Anila rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: clone-the-guy-i-want-one, fangirl-alert, favorite-2012-reads, galleys-are-win, reviewed

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Jan 02, 2012 All Things Urban Fantasy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Combining the best of dystopian and paranormal elements, UNDER THE NEVER SKY is the first book in an explosive new trilogy full of danger and romance. Beautifully written, UNDER THE NEVER SKY transports readers to a frightening and fascinating world populated by the technologically advanced Dwellers aka Moles, those who sought refuge from the destructive Aether storms that decimated the planet within reinforced domes and created elaborate virtual realit...more Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy

Combining the best of dystopian and paranormal elements, UNDER THE NEVER SKY is the first book in an explosive new trilogy full of danger and romance. Beautifully written, UNDER THE NEVER SKY transports readers to a frightening and fascinating world populated by the technologically advanced Dwellers aka Moles, those who sought refuge from the destructive Aether storms that decimated the planet within reinforced domes and created elaborate virtual reality worlds to escape in, sort of like the Holodecks on Star Trek. Then there are the Outsiders aka Savages, a nomadic people who live hand to mouth on the surface and have developed rare and highly prized heightened senses called Marks.

Aria, a Dweller, and Perry, an Outsider are the protagonists and are forced to form an uneasy alliance in order to save the people they love after a tragic chain of events leaves them both exiled. The world and clashing cultures in the book are just one of the strengths in UNDER THE NEVER SKY. Aria and Perry were completely callous and disdainful of each other when they met, and not in a way that you know will soon blossom into love either. Perry’s interest in Aria is to keep her alive just long enough for her to be useful. He has no sympathy for her, no real kindness, and would kill or abandon her in a moment if needed. Aria’s behavior towards Perry is little better. He is a means to an end. A necessary survival tool. Basically an animal.

It’s with perfectly agonizing slowness that they both begin to change. Prejudices are broken down, worldviews are shattered, and treachery exposed. Admiration and respect bridge the chasm between them and their worlds, and when something more began to grow, it was almost more painful since Perry is honor bound to choose a girl who shares his Mark or risk it being lost to his people and jeopardizing their chance for survival.

While I would never want to live under the never sky, I never wanted to stop reading about this harsh but magnificent world, these fierce and brave characters, and the star-crossed love story between Aria and Perry. UNDER THE NEVER SKY is a must read for anyone who love dystopian fiction, but also paranormal fans. Can’t want for the sequels.

Sexual Content:
Kissing. References to sex.(less)

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Nov 12, 2011 Giselle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, ebook, dystopia-or-post-apocalyptic

After reading the synopsis did your expression resemble this: o_O ? Because that was mine! So let me help. In a dystopian future, everyone lives "virtual lives" through an eyepiece. They go where they want and do what they wish - all virtually. It's actually pretty neat. Aria, however, gets expelled from this life and is forced to the outside world - the real world. Aria who has known nothing but a disease free virtual life where you can't be harmed, is now alone in a real forest full of dangers...more After reading the synopsis did your expression resemble this: o_O ? Because that was mine! So let me help. In a dystopian future, everyone lives "virtual lives" through an eyepiece. They go where they want and do what they wish - all virtually. It's actually pretty neat. Aria, however, gets expelled from this life and is forced to the outside world - the real world. Aria who has known nothing but a disease free virtual life where you can't be harmed, is now alone in a real forest full of dangers and death traps. She is not alone for long though. She soon meets Perry who has lived with his tribe in the real word his whole life. His nephew has been taken by Aria's people and he's left his tribe to try to find him - which is when he stumbles upon Aria and they team up. This is the gist of it!

As we're thrown into the story without any sense of what kind of world this is, it's pretty confusing and a tad hard to follow. On top of the excessive use of pronouns, there are a lot of terminologies and semantics that are thrown in for us to figure out. I had a bit of a hard time with this at first. It does take a good one third of the book to start making sense of it all. After that it gets more interesting and less imposing, but it still makes it hard to really get into the story because while the introductions were happening, I was pondering what I had just read. There is also a lack of explanation towards their present world and why it's evolved to where they are. Furthermore, why are there Outsiders? Why can't they join the pod of the virtual realms? It made it difficult to understand who the villains were and who/what we should be afraid of in this world.

Now onto the positives: I did find myself quite surprised with the addition of some paranormal elements within the story, which is seldom seen in dystopian novels. In this book's future, there are Aether storms that manifests from fire and water coming together in the sky and "shoots" down on earth (fun, huh!?). The appearance of the Aethers also brought some new genetic modifications that give heightened senses to some humans. Some can hear from miles away while others can feel emotions, for example. I found it really original and it added an extra fresh twist to the dystopian genre.

The POV in Under the Never Sky alternates between Aria's and Perry's so we get acquainted with both of them, which I really enjoyed. We've got Aria, strong-willed and perceptive, then Perry who's stubborn and reserved. They make quite the interesting pair. I found Aria's character very well written. You see her grow and evolve from this apprehensive girl oblivious to the new world she's thrown in, to a strong and resourceful young woman that could take on anything. I really admired her.

Even though it didn't blow my mind, I still enjoyed it and will certainly continue with the series. I'm curious where the story is going to take us from here and going by my assumptions, there's a pretty good chance that I will like book two much more.(less)

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Feb 23, 2012 fяσzєη rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Wow.

I just─ I mean, like─ I can't even─

Wow.

<3

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Apr 16, 2012 Lisa rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian-post-apocalyptic, young-adult

Under the Never Sky was in one word uninspiring. It was so painfully boring that I almost didn't finish it (view spoiler), yet objectively there was nothing so terrible as to justify a one star rating. There were no glorified abusive relationships, the world building was certainly original—although grossly under explained—and the writing wasn't terrible, but there wasn't anything wo...more Under the Never Sky was in one word uninspiring. It was so painfully boring that I almost didn't finish it (view spoiler), yet objectively there was nothing so terrible as to justify a one star rating. There were no glorified abusive relationships, the world building was certainly original—although grossly under explained—and the writing wasn't terrible, but there wasn't anything wonderful about it either.

The story takes place sometime in Earth's distant future, where the world has become largely uninhabitable due to a mysterious substance called Aether, which creates storms that wreak havoc on the land. Humanity has been divided into Dwellers, who live in virtual reality pods, safe from the hazardous Aether, and Outsiders, who live in primitive tribes, fighting for survival. The story follows Aria, an exiled Dweller, and Perry, an exiled Outsider, as they fight to survive in the wild while searching for their lost family members.

The weakest aspect of the story was the characters. They were mostly bland, flat, and unmemorable. Roar was the only character I liked and he wasn't featured enough to make the story enjoyable. Liv had potential but she didn't make any appearances at all. Aria lacked a personality, or any sort of depth. She didn't really have any flaws or standout characteristics, and her naiveté about the outside world seemed unrealistic considering her vast knowledge and her experiences in virtual reality. Perry was also a lackluster character, although he bothered me less than Aria. I failed to connect with either of them.

Because I didn't care about the characters, I also couldn't get on board with the love story. I didn't find Perry at all attractive, and I couldn't understand his interest in Aria. To make things worse, the author muddles their relationship by adding in the idea of rendering, taking away any free will the characters had. It seemed like a cheap ploy to speed up the relationship between Aria and Perry which already had ample time to develop.

The world building, while original, left a lot to be desired. By the end of the novel there were too many unanswered questions. The Aether is never properly explained, which was problematic given how prominently it was featured. Also, I didn't get a clear picture of how much time had past since our present time. All of the evolutionary changes and the technological advances would have required centuries, if not millennia to develop, yet the only history mentioned comes from our present time and before.

It also struck me as unbelievable that humans could have evolved to smell feelings or hear thoughts based on our current understanding of the brain. Although I could buy that humans had evolved to read minds or sense feelings, I couldn't buy that these abilities evolved as an extension of our five basic senses without some sort of explanation. Thoughts don't make sound and feelings, which are a combination of thoughts and physiological changes, don't give off an odor.

There were quite a few other scientific impossibilities and inaccuracies in this story. For example, the wolves in one scene have blue eyes even though adult wolves never have blue eyes. This sort of inaccuracy in a novel, especially in science fiction, needs to be explained or serve some purpose, which in this case it did not. If no explanation is given, I'm going to assume it was an error on the author's part and think less of the book.

Also, menstrual blood does not smell like violets, nor does a person's body odor.

Lastly, the pacing of the first half was slow, and the ending was very abrupt. Instead of coming to a natural conclusion, the book ends in the middle of the story with two new characters being introduced in the second to last chapter.

Overall, I was not impressed, however, many of my friends were as evidenced by the overwhelming number of four and five star ratings. This book just missed the mark with me.(less)

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Lisa Interesting thoughts, Megan. I've been looking forward to your review of this one. This book has been really hit or miss with people although more hit...more
Apr 27, 2012 08:45pm

Megan Ah, Unearthly... that series had better end well! I'm still feeling a little slighted from Hallowed :/

Personally, I love the ideas and pholosophies fo...more
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Oct 08, 2012 Inspired Kathy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012

I'm ready for the sequel now! I really got into this book and enjoyed it. Part science fiction, part romance, part adventures... I stayed up way too late because I was engrossed in the story and didn't want to put it down.

I don't really have a whole lot more to say other than there are certain stories that I just enjoy reading and this was one of them. Content wise it was fairly clean. I can't remember any language but it does have a short subtly implied sex scene. If it weren't for that I would...more

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Mar 07, 2012 Whitney rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anybody<3

Shelves: lick-this-cover, own, blown-away, all-time-faves, kickass-heroes, neat-plot, surprised-as-hell, that-ending-omg, okay-heroines, 2012-favorites

Wow. Just, wow.
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I know now, after like...five books...I will always listen to Fauzy when he tells me to read a book. xD

(Well, he was the second person to tell me, which convinced me even more.)

READ THIS BOOK PEOPLE. IT BLEW MY MIND.

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