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Unbreakable (Unraveling #2)
by
Elizabeth Norris (Goodreads Author)
Four months after Ben disappeared through the portal to his home universe, Janelle believes she’ll never see him again. Her world is still devastated, but life is finally starting to resume some kind of normalcy. Until Interverse Agent Taylor Barclay shows up. Somebody from an alternate universe is running a human trafficking ring, kidnapping people and selling them on dif...more
Hardcover, 496 pages
Published
April 23rd 2013
by Balzer + Bray
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My Rating: 4.0
Why Elizabeth Norris, why?! When I heard that Unraveling and Unbreakable was a two book series, I was in shock. I thought it would be a trilogy like so many other young adult books out there. I thought that I would have an additional book to read about, obsess over Janelle and Ben together some more, and be able to treasure another book I would be sure to love. I also thought I would have another awesome cover to look at. But I thought wrong.
My biggest worry before starting Unbre...more
Why Elizabeth Norris, why?! When I heard that Unraveling and Unbreakable was a two book series, I was in shock. I thought it would be a trilogy like so many other young adult books out there. I thought that I would have an additional book to read about, obsess over Janelle and Ben together some more, and be able to treasure another book I would be sure to love. I also thought I would have another awesome cover to look at. But I thought wrong.
My biggest worry before starting Unbre...more
4.5 stars. Might round it up to 5 when I review it.
They were not kidding when they said the book is action-full and completely addictive. I have only 2 regrets, that I couldn't read it in one sitting (as I was not able to fully apreciate the suspense this way) and that it ended so fast - I wanted more *sigh*
PREREADING UPDATES:
-- 2012 --
Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris - Cover Reveal
I loved Unraveling, can't wait for this one!
-- Feb 2013 --
Later update: And what about these matching covers?
I want...more
They were not kidding when they said the book is action-full and completely addictive. I have only 2 regrets, that I couldn't read it in one sitting (as I was not able to fully apreciate the suspense this way) and that it ended so fast - I wanted more *sigh*
PREREADING UPDATES:
-- 2012 --
Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris - Cover Reveal
I loved Unraveling, can't wait for this one!
-- Feb 2013 --
Later update: And what about these matching covers?
I want...more
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4.5 Stars
Spoilers ahead for those who haven’t read the first book, Unraveling.
Unbreakable was an action packed sequel that will have your heart-pounding, and you furiously turning the pages to see what happens next. Elizabeth Norris knows how to weave a little bit of everything I love into one exciting story!
The story picks up about four months into the future since Ben and Janelle have parted ways. Ben left to go back to his family and home after seven long years of separation. Janelle is lef...more
Spoilers ahead for those who haven’t read the first book, Unraveling.
Unbreakable was an action packed sequel that will have your heart-pounding, and you furiously turning the pages to see what happens next. Elizabeth Norris knows how to weave a little bit of everything I love into one exciting story!
The story picks up about four months into the future since Ben and Janelle have parted ways. Ben left to go back to his family and home after seven long years of separation. Janelle is lef...more
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4.5 stars
When you wait for a book as long as I’ve waited to read Unbreakable, finally holding it in your hands seems like the most surreal experience. Needless to say, the expectations that come with it are sky high, and there is always fear of disappointment, no matter how much you trust an author. In this case at least, I shouldn’t have feared, not even a little bit. Elizabeth Norris ended her duology just like she started it – confidently and with a bang.
The first few chapters of Unbreakable...more
When you wait for a book as long as I’ve waited to read Unbreakable, finally holding it in your hands seems like the most surreal experience. Needless to say, the expectations that come with it are sky high, and there is always fear of disappointment, no matter how much you trust an author. In this case at least, I shouldn’t have feared, not even a little bit. Elizabeth Norris ended her duology just like she started it – confidently and with a bang.
The first few chapters of Unbreakable...more
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Oh Good Lord in heave there's a sequel *facepalm* I'm gonna go broke again, I just know it.
2013 really!!!!! I need this book now!!. At least we are halfway through 2012 already.
Unbreakable was definitely the most exciting, heart-breaking, hold-your-breathe-till-your-blue kind of story. I cannot express how much I love Elizabeth Norris but this kind of love has it's own monument!!! *wink* If you haven't read this book or it's buried in your sky-high tbr pile well, I can tell you that what is hidden between those pages is something completely out of this world!!! No, really, it's out-of-this-world.
“Everything that tried to stand between us doesn't matter.
We might have broken a little. But now we're stronger in those broken places. And we're going to face whatever comes next together.”
3.5 Stars!
Elizabeth Norris blew me away with her debut novel; Unravelling, so you can imagine how excited I was when I managed to get an advanced copy of the sequel; Unbreakable (Thanks HarperC!). I was dying to be back in this fantastic world but I found the sequel wasn't as enjoyable as the first book. *...more
We might have broken a little. But now we're stronger in those broken places. And we're going to face whatever comes next together.”
3.5 Stars!
Elizabeth Norris blew me away with her debut novel; Unravelling, so you can imagine how excited I was when I managed to get an advanced copy of the sequel; Unbreakable (Thanks HarperC!). I was dying to be back in this fantastic world but I found the sequel wasn't as enjoyable as the first book. *...more
No one told me it was but a duology.
So this series was recommended to me by the best person in the world. And since we love pretty much the same type of books, when she says, "Read this." I do. No questions asked.
That's why I was really surprised when I found out this is the last book of the series. And if I'm going to be honest about it, I'm happy that that's the case. I think making this a trilogy would have sucked (at least the third book would have). But I really, really, really, REALLY want...more
So this series was recommended to me by the best person in the world. And since we love pretty much the same type of books, when she says, "Read this." I do. No questions asked.
That's why I was really surprised when I found out this is the last book of the series. And if I'm going to be honest about it, I'm happy that that's the case. I think making this a trilogy would have sucked (at least the third book would have). But I really, really, really, REALLY want...more
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There better be Ben in this one..:P
Pure action; the impact is truly awesome!!
Hold on tight, because there's lots of twist and turns you don't see coming; you'll feel like you're on a roller coaster you have never rode on before...what a rush!!
Also Janelle has gone through a lot of changes and emotions as well in book two....she becomes a kick ass protagonist!!
Fans of UNRAVELING have probably been eagerly awaiting this sequel, and they will not be disappointed. Though in book one Janelle and Ben are up against the end of the world, in this book Norris manages to keep the stakes high with a gritty plot about an interverse human trafficking ring that nicely picks up elements from UNRAVELING.
Janelle continues to be tough and admirable, and a couple of the first book's most memorable supporting characters have bigger roles--smart and surprisingly brave Ce...more
Janelle continues to be tough and admirable, and a couple of the first book's most memorable supporting characters have bigger roles--smart and surprisingly brave Ce...more
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I enjoyed Unraveling (the first book in the series) but this one was a bit of a let down… It was still mostly entertaining but it wasn't as good as I thought it'd be. The main reason I was disappointed was because of the love interest, Ben… He really went down in my estimation as he made a HUGE fucked up mistake — after that it was hard to believe in his so called love for Janelle (the heroine).
-The plot was interesting enough — people in various parallel worlds were being kidnapped and...more
I enjoyed Unraveling (the first book in the series) but this one was a bit of a let down… It was still mostly entertaining but it wasn't as good as I thought it'd be. The main reason I was disappointed was because of the love interest, Ben… He really went down in my estimation as he made a HUGE fucked up mistake — after that it was hard to believe in his so called love for Janelle (the heroine).
-The plot was interesting enough — people in various parallel worlds were being kidnapped and...more
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I kinda liked the first book but due to the gradual decrease in quality as it went on I was going to skip the sequel. Then I saw it was just a duology instead of trilogy, so I figured what the hey.
Maybe some of those bad trilogy writers could try this instead of stretching what’s only enough material for one good book.
But lo and behold, Norris also apparently only had enough material for one book. The early part is a post-widespread-disaster story that’s only backhandedly semi-resolved cuz it’s...more
Maybe some of those bad trilogy writers could try this instead of stretching what’s only enough material for one good book.
But lo and behold, Norris also apparently only had enough material for one book. The early part is a post-widespread-disaster story that’s only backhandedly semi-resolved cuz it’s...more
After seven long years Ben has finally found his way home. That was exactly four months ago. Janelle can't help but think if she'll ever see him again. She has this hole in her heart that can't be filled with him gone; so she distracts herself by helping the best way she can. She joins Struz's team in the FBI as an intern/temp. She teams up with Deirdre taken on cases of people disappearing. Step in IA agent Taylor Barclay. He's come to tell Janelle some devastating news. Ben is missing and is t...more
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3.5/5
I am an Unraveling convert! I wasn’t crazy about the first book, but once I got my hands on this one I could not put it down. This was what I expected from Unraveling. I stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish it; I kept doing the “one more page... one more page...” thing and finally I decided to just be honest with myself and admit that no sleep would be had until I got to the end. The Shenae Woodley cover didn’t even bother me that much! (Seriously, what is with the US covers? The UK ones look s...more
I am an Unraveling convert! I wasn’t crazy about the first book, but once I got my hands on this one I could not put it down. This was what I expected from Unraveling. I stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish it; I kept doing the “one more page... one more page...” thing and finally I decided to just be honest with myself and admit that no sleep would be had until I got to the end. The Shenae Woodley cover didn’t even bother me that much! (Seriously, what is with the US covers? The UK ones look s...more
Actual rating: 3.5-4/5 (Oooh, it's so tough. I'd say a 3.75?)
(does contain spoilers)
THAT IS MY REACTION TO PRETTY MUCH THIS ENTIRE BOOK.
So, concept was great, characters were enthralling and fantastic, setting was ever expanding and had some epic world building, over all story...
FUCK YOU.
So, we have a slow build up. People are going missing! Oh man! Janelle is trying to settle into a world post Ben, and she's sensible in her moping (more internal gushing rather than whining out loud about it) a...more
(does contain spoilers)
THAT IS MY REACTION TO PRETTY MUCH THIS ENTIRE BOOK.
So, concept was great, characters were enthralling and fantastic, setting was ever expanding and had some epic world building, over all story...
FUCK YOU.
So, we have a slow build up. People are going missing! Oh man! Janelle is trying to settle into a world post Ben, and she's sensible in her moping (more internal gushing rather than whining out loud about it) a...more
If someone asked me to describe this book in a single word, I don’t think I’d be able to. I’d start by.. maybe, amazing? But then would it do the story justice? No. If I went by.. enthralling, it would be close to the mark but then you’d have to hear me gush about how engaging, terrific and emotional the whole plot was. You might say I’m biased because bring in worm holes, multiverses and interverse hopping and I’m more than game. (Ironically, those were the things that were a major turn off for...more
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My initial reaction to Unbreakable, is Oh boy! That was a good book.
It was enjoyable, interesting, action filled and suspenseful. I was holding my breath for like the last 60 pages.
I didn't really like Janelle as a person initially because of the way she seemed to look down on people, and completely lack of love for her mother, who is bi-polar. Its a disease, not a choice.
But I can't help but respect her. She is strong, sort of rash, but confident and a great female...more
My initial reaction to Unbreakable, is Oh boy! That was a good book.
It was enjoyable, interesting, action filled and suspenseful. I was holding my breath for like the last 60 pages.
I didn't really like Janelle as a person initially because of the way she seemed to look down on people, and completely lack of love for her mother, who is bi-polar. Its a disease, not a choice.
But I can't help but respect her. She is strong, sort of rash, but confident and a great female...more
I read somewhere, in some writerly blog, about thriller writers needing to pace the dramatic tension/action with some built-in "breaks," so as not to create reader fatigue. I'll just say that this book pushed my "fatigue" limits. :-)
The action and tension were pretty well non-stop. I really liked the first book in this series, and I think this was a worthy follow-up. The main characters were back (well, the ones that lived through the first book) and Taylor Barclay sure won me over in this one....more
The action and tension were pretty well non-stop. I really liked the first book in this series, and I think this was a worthy follow-up. The main characters were back (well, the ones that lived through the first book) and Taylor Barclay sure won me over in this one....more
I was excited to read this book, wanting to see what happened between Ben and Janelle, and their two worlds. I was pleasantly surprised to see how they got to interact again. The story moved right as it started, picking up several months after Unraveling ended.
It's hard to imagine that there are other universes out there that could be another Earth, or that Inter-verse travel could really exist, but this series definitely made me think about it.
Janelle is trying to adapt to not only a changed...more
It's hard to imagine that there are other universes out there that could be another Earth, or that Inter-verse travel could really exist, but this series definitely made me think about it.
Janelle is trying to adapt to not only a changed...more
I think, that after reading the ending of Unraveling, many readers would want to read Unbreakable. Me? I'm one of those readers, LOL. (Bet you didn't expect that.)
I'm loving this series so far, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
So, this whole multiverse thing is really cool, and I think Unraveling is the only book that I've read with a multiverse.. SO FAR.
Well, if you haven't read Unraveling, don't read this review, and if you'd like to, then please read my review for Unrav...more
I'm loving this series so far, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
So, this whole multiverse thing is really cool, and I think Unraveling is the only book that I've read with a multiverse.. SO FAR.
Well, if you haven't read Unraveling, don't read this review, and if you'd like to, then please read my review for Unrav...more
4-4.5 stars
Unbreakable picks up 4 months after the end of Unraveling and a lot has changed for Janelle. She’s now out of school and working with the FBI. She absolutely misses Ben and hopes every day that he will come back. While looking into some mysterious disappearances of people, Taylor Barclay happens to show up with some interesting news for Janelle.
Here is where the action picks up and it doesn't really stop until the book is done. Janelle has made the decision to partner with Taylor to...more
Unbreakable picks up 4 months after the end of Unraveling and a lot has changed for Janelle. She’s now out of school and working with the FBI. She absolutely misses Ben and hopes every day that he will come back. While looking into some mysterious disappearances of people, Taylor Barclay happens to show up with some interesting news for Janelle.
Here is where the action picks up and it doesn't really stop until the book is done. Janelle has made the decision to partner with Taylor to...more
First, I said in my review of Undone that I'd let you know if you should read that before Unbreakable? Here's my answer: yes. Where it's not something you have to read, it makes everything more of a mystery while reading Unbreakable and I highly recommend it. Plus, I mean...it's more Ben and Eli so really, it's a win/win situation.
That being said, holy moly was Unbreakable amazing or what?! I am still recovering from everything that went on in this book. Some was predictable whereas some just wa...more
That being said, holy moly was Unbreakable amazing or what?! I am still recovering from everything that went on in this book. Some was predictable whereas some just wa...more
SPOILERS.
HONESTLY? This book gave me chills. Everything about it was amazing - the tension, the friendship between Taylor and Janelle, the way Janelle reacted to Ben, the whole story, IA, Unwilling, EVERYTHING.
The one thing I love about this book series, is that it's not cliche and overwritten. Janelle is not your average 'damsel in distress'. She's a strong, independant character, who does not need anyone to help her. She'd go and do it herself, she'd never wait for something to happen or some...more
HONESTLY? This book gave me chills. Everything about it was amazing - the tension, the friendship between Taylor and Janelle, the way Janelle reacted to Ben, the whole story, IA, Unwilling, EVERYTHING.
The one thing I love about this book series, is that it's not cliche and overwritten. Janelle is not your average 'damsel in distress'. She's a strong, independant character, who does not need anyone to help her. She'd go and do it herself, she'd never wait for something to happen or some...more
I enjoyed Unbreakable, but not as much as Unraveling. I'm going to go full spoiler on this one, as my primary thoughts/feelings are chock full o'(view spoiler)...more
May 01, 2013
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This doesn't happen to me that often - but I was seriously worried about half way through that I wouldn't like how the book ended. I was SO WORRIED. But wow. Wowowowowowowowow. Yep. Mmmmhmmm. What else an I say? I cried. I laughed. I cried some more. I hyperventilated. I FREAKED OUT. And then wow. Just. Wow.
Loved, loved, loved this book. Janelle is such a wonderful main character. She's strong, smart, and badass. I love the way she cares for her family and friends and will do anything to keep them safe. I was also surprised at how much Norris made me like Taylor Barclay. This is a different YA series. After all, how many of books are there about parallel universes? Although I did read somewhere on the internet that this was just going to be a two books series, I can see where there's potential to k...more
Oct 28, 2012
Andreea Pop
marked it as to-read
28/10/2012: May I just say that the cover is pure awesomeness?? When I saw it, I was like this for a while:
I admit, I was staring.
After reading Unraveling and feeling its gutwrenching emotions, I have to say that I can't wait to read the sequel. Good job, Liz!
I admit, I was staring.
After reading Unraveling and feeling its gutwrenching emotions, I have to say that I can't wait to read the sequel. Good job, Liz!
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I found myself oddly reluctant to open "Unbreakable." Maybe because its predecessor, "Unraveling," was SO damn good, I couldn't stand the inevitable disappointment of a sub-par sequel. I wanted to hold on to that love, leave it unspoiled.
Thankfully - almost unbelievably - Elizabeth Norris pulled it off a second time: an INCREDIBLE, action-packed YA novel with strong, real characters you can't help but love; an urgent, compelling plot; and NO LOVE TRIANGLE. She even managed to make #2 more strea...more
Thankfully - almost unbelievably - Elizabeth Norris pulled it off a second time: an INCREDIBLE, action-packed YA novel with strong, real characters you can't help but love; an urgent, compelling plot; and NO LOVE TRIANGLE. She even managed to make #2 more strea...more
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Elizabeth Norris briefly taught high school English and history before trading the southern California beaches and sunshine for Manhattan's recent snowpocalyptic winter.
She harbors dangerous addictions to guacamole, red velvet cupcakes, sushi, and Argo Tea, fortunately not all together.
Her first novel, UNRAVELING (Balzer+Bray, April 2012), is the story of one girl’s fight to save her family, her w...more
More about Elizabeth Norris...
She harbors dangerous addictions to guacamole, red velvet cupcakes, sushi, and Argo Tea, fortunately not all together.
Her first novel, UNRAVELING (Balzer+Bray, April 2012), is the story of one girl’s fight to save her family, her w...more
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