Override (Glitch, #2)

Feb 11, 2013 Janus Vielle (The Blair Book Project) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley-grabs, 2013-sequel-reading, owned-paperback

On my review of Glitch last year, I have probably done a lot of belittling over that book, to a point that I wasn’t really expecting myself to read the rest of the series. But seeing an advance copy of book two made me think otherwise. Right now, after reading Override, I think I’m just about to eat my words. I even imagine Heather Anastasiu going: “Ha! In your face, bitch!” She didn’t really say that of course, but I’d take it if she did. Haha!

Anyway, Override was the kind of book I least expec...more On my review of Glitch last year, I have probably done a lot of belittling over that book, to a point that I wasn’t really expecting myself to read the rest of the series. But seeing an advance copy of book two made me think otherwise. Right now, after reading Override, I think I’m just about to eat my words. I even imagine Heather Anastasiu going: “Ha! In your face, bitch!” She didn’t really say that of course, but I’d take it if she did. Haha!

Anyway, Override was the kind of book I least expected to love and enjoy. For one thing, I found Zoe typical in the first book, so the changes she went through in book two was admirable. From being someone once so powerful then having no control at all, and to be able to harness it once again, well Zoe I really got to give it to you. As struggling as you felt at first, nice job! Not to mention being told that she was supposed to lead an army of rebels, without her having any idea about how to do that was really pressuring, and I couldn’t help but feel compassion towards her.

With Glitch, I wasn’t completely sold on the love triangle going on between Zoe, Adrien and Max. I thought it was simply a ploy to spice things up. But... wow! Turns out Max really has a significant role in all this. That scene where Zoe found out he intruded the rebel facility – I think my mind just blew to bits! Even though I hate Max, I have to admit that was one hell of a tactic!

I love the development that occurred with the rest of the characters, just as much as Zoe’s. It’s safe to say that each and every one of them (taking part in the Resistance) have issues of their own, and coming together for one purpose was not easy to leave all the baggage behind. Add the fact that they have grudges and opinions with one race and the other (glitchers, drones, ex-Regulators, etc), the whole set up was crazy and unstable. Still, it was an interesting mix.

Now on to the whole “glitchers having superpowers” thing, to be honest I really thought it was a common idea. Zoe even reminds me so much of Jean Grey from Marvel’s X-Men, so I kept thinking why she came to be so special, with her telekinetic powers, among the characters in the book. Told you I belittled so much, but then I saw how Zoe’s powers evolved... that was brilliant! If I thought Max’s powers were cool, this is something else, and it feels like there would be more surprises up and coming.

It’s amazing how Ms. Anastasiu was able to mash up one super power with another in a way that doesn’t seem awkward or forced. She has every bit of a “logical” explanation towards how they came to be. They were very well thought off that I couldn’t help but find myself agreeing that they aren’t far off from being possible.

Speaking of explanations, you should have seen my face when it came to the scientific talk. I was like: I’m sorry... What?! *insert clueless reaction* Really. The terminologies make me either zone out or just feel lost. Uhm... English, please? Haha!

It has been a rare treat for me to find a YA Sci-fi story that leaves me satisfied. Although the ending was a bit sad [over what Adrien has ended up being after], with high-speed thrilling escape scenes, action packed rescue missions and breath-taking superhuman battles, reading Override was such a gratifying experience!

*Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the copy of Override.

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Apr 03, 2013 Sydney rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: futuristic, society, reviewed, end-of-the-world

The book was pretty good overall. It kept me interested. The problem was: the plot was pretty much the same as the second book of the Hunger Games, Catching Fire. I can kind of see where the series is going now. The author is just telling the story of the Hunger Games in a new way.

Zoe : Katniss
Adrian : Peata
Max : Gale
General : President Coin
Chancellor : President Snow
Markan : Prim
City : Johanna
Rand : Finnick

Those are just a few examples. Otherwise, Heather Anastasiu is a really good author and s...more

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Feb 28, 2013 Dark Faerie Tales rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed-by-michelle

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Quick & Dirty: Action mixed with romance with twists at every turn fill the pages of this thrilling sci-fi.

Opening Sentence: My heart pounded in my ears.

The Review:

There’s something about Heather Anastasiu’s writing that calls to me. Override is the follow up book to Glitch, a futuristic story based futuristic societies and controlled thoughts. Once again Anastasiu brought me to the world that I was amazed by, managing to surprise me with her own twists a...more

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Feb 22, 2013 The Library Mouse rated it 4 of 5 stars

Override is the much anticipated sequel to Glitch. I was introduced to Glitch when I signed up for the blog tour back in August 2012, and it revealed itself to be one of those books that was far far better than I had ever expected. So when I picked up Override there were some serious expectations that needed to be met. I will also confess that I was a bit apprehensive when starting it. As always when following a strong and engaging debut, there is always a hint of fear that the sequel will be gr...more Override is the much anticipated sequel to Glitch. I was introduced to Glitch when I signed up for the blog tour back in August 2012, and it revealed itself to be one of those books that was far far better than I had ever expected. So when I picked up Override there were some serious expectations that needed to be met. I will also confess that I was a bit apprehensive when starting it. As always when following a strong and engaging debut, there is always a hint of fear that the sequel will be great but perhaps not quite as much as the first.
But rest assured fellow readers, because Heather Anastasiu well and truly delivered!

In Glitch Heather Anastasiu introduced us to a world where emotions are all but forgotten and kept under strict control by micro-chips. And those who by some miracle glitch out of the carefully controlled system are quickly fixed or disposed of as malfunctioning individuals.
Having explored through Zoe the feeling of regaining emotions and truly appreciating them and what life would be without them in Glitch, Heather Anastasiu redirected her aim in Override. Whilst continuing to encounter new emotions and thus reminding and maintaing the concept of the novelty and fragility of human emotions, Heather Anastasiu gently but firmly moves her focus onto the next step for the Resistance, Zoe and Adrien: fighting for the right to keep those emotions and their love.

Heather Anastasiu's pace was relentless and gripping. Regardless of the type of scene, be it action or leisure, I felt myself speedily and easily reading through Override, eager to find out what happened next.

The story and the plot were very well built, and although I could foresee some of the twists coming I will admit (rather sheepishly) that this was probably due to the fact that when I wasn't reading I spent most of my time pondering every possible course of action for our characters. That said, there were still a handful of moments where my hand flew to my mouth as the unthinkable happened.
But what I would really like to draw merit to, is Heather Anastasiu's wonderful style of narration and writing. It is fluid and seemless, and carries you through a complex story with a lot of factors without missing a beat in a simple but wonderful manner. It is difficult to describe and I think I may be doing a poor job of it too, but thus far the Glitch series has not only been a pleasure to read with regards to the storyline itself but also with respect to the means of narration. One that doesn't speed up and then stagnate depending on the scene, but one that fluidly carries you through to the end. An end that came almost too swiftly and now I am chomping at the bit for the sequel because I simply must know how it ends!
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Feb 13, 2013 Step Into Fiction rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: jessica

If you have NOT read the previous book, GLITCH please read with caution. There are some spoilers that were unavoidable. Proceed with caution . . .

So, I want to say this would be rated around 4.5 but we aren't doing half stars (yet) so I guess I'm going with a 5. While I really enjoyed Glitch, I found that I found this book to be more. More of everything. In most cases, including this one, more is better.

In the beginning of the book, Zoe has to wear a suit so she doesn't have another allergy atta...more

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Feb 12, 2013 Miss Literati rated it 5 of 5 stars

Starting right where GLITCH left off, Heather Anastasiu’s OVERRIDE grabs you and doesn’t let go until the very last word. With each page packed with thrilling action and stunning romance, you’ll love this book just as much as the first!

Zoe and Adrien are back and better than ever, with a few new friends, ready to take down the Community and defeat the Chancellor once and for all.

Zoe should be happy. After all, she escaped the Chancellor and now escaped the dark hold the Community had over her. S...more

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May 03, 2013 SIMON Karine rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

J’ai lu le premier tome de cette saga dystopique, il y a tout juste un mois, et je n’ai pas pu attendre trop longtemps avant de découvrir la suite des aventures de Zoé et Adrien.

Dans ce second opus, nous retrouvons Zoé, libre ou presque. En effet, si elle s’est échappée de la communauté grâce à Adrien, pour rejoindre la Rébellion, elle vit pour l’instant cachée dans une planque, sous contrôle de son purificateur d’air, en effet elle est toujours sensible aux allergènes qui pullulent à la surface...more J’ai lu le premier tome de cette saga dystopique, il y a tout juste un mois, et je n’ai pas pu attendre trop longtemps avant de découvrir la suite des aventures de Zoé et Adrien.

Dans ce second opus, nous retrouvons Zoé, libre ou presque. En effet, si elle s’est échappée de la communauté grâce à Adrien, pour rejoindre la Rébellion, elle vit pour l’instant cachée dans une planque, sous contrôle de son purificateur d’air, en effet elle est toujours sensible aux allergènes qui pullulent à la surface. Malheureusement, la chancelière ne mettra pas longtemps à retrouver ou elle se cache, et Zoé ne devra son salut, une nouvelle fois, qu’à Adrien et à son pouvoir de glitcher. En effet il arrive à percevoir l’avenir parfois proche sous forme de visions.

Zoé a beaucoup mûri dans ce tome, si elle n’est toujours pas certaine de ce qu’elle fera dans l’avenir, elle fait tout de même des choix beaucoup plus mature, elle décide d’agir, et de ne plus subir. Elle apprend à maîtriser son pouvoir et devient beaucoup plus puissante. Adrien, quant à lui, est beaucoup plus torturé par ses visions, qui deviennent plus sombres et plus lourdes à porter.

De nouveaux personnages font leur apparition au fur et à mesure de l’avancé du roman, comme Ginni, qui est souriante et qui est d’une aide précieuse pour Zoé. J’ai également aimé le personnage de Xona, qui sous ses airs rebelles cache une énorme blessure. Ce n’est pas une glitcheuse, elle n’a pas de pouvoir.

Chose plutôt rare dans les séries, j’ai trouvé ce tome deux, meilleur que le premier. Je le trouve plus abouti, les personnages ont gagné en profondeur. Il n’y a aucun temps mort, énormément d’action. L’écriture d’Heather Anastasiu est agréable et fluide.

La fin est atroce, je ne peux pas en dire plus, mais quelle surprise, je ne m’attendais pas à ça. Je me pose maintenant tout un tas de question sur l’avenir de la rébellion. Que va devenir l’histoire d’amour entre Adrien et Zoé ? Je vais devoir patienter jusqu’en novembre 2013 pour le savoir. L’attente va être longue… C’est certain !

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Apr 17, 2013 Jordan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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RÉSURRECTION est tellement mieux que son prédécesseur ! Alors que j'avais été déçu par GLITCH, ce second opus rattrape complètement mon mécontentement. Tout est si différent avec cet ouvrage ! Les personnages m'ont semblé beaucoup plus matures, l'intrigue est un milliard de fois plus prenante, et même l'écriture de l'auteure est devenue plus haletante. Malgré tout, on reste quand même dans un univers plus "jeunesse" qu'habituellement. Ou alors je ressens c...more http://wandering-world.skyrock.com/31...

RÉSURRECTION est tellement mieux que son prédécesseur ! Alors que j'avais été déçu par GLITCH, ce second opus rattrape complètement mon mécontentement. Tout est si différent avec cet ouvrage ! Les personnages m'ont semblé beaucoup plus matures, l'intrigue est un milliard de fois plus prenante, et même l'écriture de l'auteure est devenue plus haletante. Malgré tout, on reste quand même dans un univers plus "jeunesse" qu'habituellement. Ou alors je ressens cela parce que j'ai lu énormément de romans dystopiques, allez savoir. Cependant, RÉSURRECTION est une lecture vraiment très agréable, qui se dévore d'une traite, et qui présage de grandes choses pour le dernier opus !
Autant commencer avec le seul défaut du livre, comme ça le problème sera réglé. Le truc avec cette saga, c'est que, comme dit quelques lignes plus, je la trouve un peu plus axée jeunesse que mes lectures YA habituelles. Il n'y a pas vraiment d'éclats, de choses qui marquent et qui bouleversent en profondeur. Ok, il y a de très bons éléments qui sont développés ici et qui nous en mettent plein la tête, mais ils restent tout de même assez peu déstabilisants. Je n'arrive pas vraiment à exprimer ce que je ressens, en fait. C'est juste que même si tout est vraiment bien mené et construit dans ce second tome, on sent bien, malgré tout, que, dans le fond, cette histoire est plutôt dédiée à un public vraiment adolescent, ou qui se lance dans la lecture de livres dystopiques, et non pas à des lecteurs en passe de devenir des adultes.
Fort heureusement, RÉSURRECTION est quand même un bon roman pour ce genre que je fréquente de moins en moins. Surtout que comparé au premier tome, il n'y a vraiment pas photo. Démarrons avec les personnages. Dès les premières pages, le contraste entre la Zoe de GLITCH et celle de RÉSURRECTION m'a sauté au yeux. Purée, qu'elle a changé ! Elle adopte des réactions beaucoup plus matures, beaucoup plus réfléchies et beaucoup plus touchantes qu'auparavant, et c'est tellement agréable ! Moi qui avait peur de retrouver une héroïne niaise et sans cerveau, c'est tout le contraire qui s'est produit ! On sent qu'elle est déterminée à changer les choses et à grandir, et j'ai trouvé ça tout simplement génial. Même chose avec Adrien, qui m'a vraiment beaucoup plu dans ce tome. Alors que je l'avais détesté dans GLITCH, j'ai pu apprendre à connaître avec RÉSURRECTION un jeune homme censé, intelligent, attendrissant et vraiment intrigant. Dévasté par son don et par complètement éperdu de Zoe, ce roman nous permet de le découvrir sous un tel nouvel angle beaucoup plus flatteur que précédemment. Suivre ces deux protagonistes n'a pas été, cette fois, une contrainte. Au contraire, j'ai beaucoup aimé voyager à leurs côtés et les voir s'ouvrir l'un à l'autre.
Cette fois-ci, la romance est légèrement mise de côté, mais ça ne m'a absolument pas dérangé. Nous avons quand même le droit à des instants très romantiques entre Zoe et Adrien, extrêmement bien dosés et placés aux bons endroits. Moi qui gardais un souvenir plutôt très moyen de l'histoire d'amour du tome 1, j'ai été, là aussi, très agréablement surpris par cet aspect de l'intrigue. De plus, RÉSURRECTION nous permet de rencontrer une multitude de nouveaux personnages, ce qui n'était pas le cas dans le premier roman. Les héros secondaires sont plutôt bien construits, même s'il n'y a pas vraiment de personnalités marquantes. J'en garderai plus un souvenir agréable qu'autre chose, mais certaines personnes restent malgré tout un peu inutiles, ou apparaissent bien trop rarement. Mais je suis sûr que l'auteure saura les exploiter dans le tome 3.
L'énorme plus de ce roman réside dans ses rebondissements. Seigneur !!! Ce deuxième volet est gorgé d'action et de coups de théâtre plus énormes les uns que les autres. Les surprises s'enchaînent et ne se ressemblent pas. A des très nombreuses reprises, j'ai été vraiment ébloui par les chemins que prenait Heather Anastasiu. Il y a énormément de GROSSES révélations et de bouleversements qui m'ont pris aux tripes. L'auteure en fait voir de toutes les couleurs à ses personnages, et c'est tout simplement jouissif. Ce récit est une suite d'évènements à couper le souffle. Chaque chapitre nous réserve son lot d'adrénaline et de suspense. RÉSURRECTION dépasse de trèèèès loin son prédécesseur à ce niveau-là. Jusqu'à la dernière ligne, on reste haletants et sous pression. On en veut toujours plus. On veut découvrir jusqu'où l'auteure est prête à emmener Zoe pour la torturer. Et j'ai adoré ça.
En résumé, RÉSURRECTION est une très très bonne lecture, qui surpasse, pour notre plus grand bonheur, le premier roman de la trilogie. J'ai adoré Zoe et Adrien dans cette suite. Ils nous sont livrés d'une toute nouvelle manière, bien plus attractive et passionnante que précédemment. L'action va crescendo jusqu'à la fin de l'histoire, et on en prend plein la tête de manière récurrente. A chaque fois qu'on pense enfin pouvoir souffler, une nouvelle surprise nous tombe dessus. La conclusion du roman est juste terriblement frustrante et hautement émouvante. Un cliffhanger bien renversant histoire de nous tenir en haleine jusqu'au troisième tome. Malgré le fait que ce roman soit réservé, à mes yeux, à un public plus jeune, n'hésitez pas à le lire ! Si, comme moi, vous avez été déçus par le premier opus de la trilogie, laissez-lui une seconde chance, vous ne le regretterez pas.(less)

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Feb 23, 2013 Wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dysopian

I have just finished the second book in the Glitch series by Heather Anastasiu and can't want to see what happens to Zoe and Adrien in her third installment coming out in July. At first I thought the story was a little dry as Zoe fought to control her telek power and Adrien his anger and inability to sort out the undercurrents and unpredictability of his visions. But the story line soon heats up when Adrien is snatched by the Chancellor and a spy is discovered at the Foundation. Zoe and members...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Miranda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, favorites

I really thoroughly loved this book. I didn't get the chance to read Glitch like I should have. But I must say, from the first page I was so hooked! It took me less than 2 days to read this - the only other book that's ever kept me that drawn to it was the Chemical Garden Trilogy.

I found Zoe to be such a likeable character. She was level headed and could stand her own ground. She was such a unique heroine - and it was so easy to understand her. Anastasiu's attention to detail made it so realisti...more

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Dec 15, 2012 Julie Cross rated it 5 of 5 stars

I had the pleasure and luck of being able to read this one early (no I can't reveal my source). What I always want from a sequel in a trilogy like this one is for the author to find a way to make the characters grow more, surprise me more and for the stakes to go up. Not just a Hangover 2 type thing where you basically tell the same story again and I think OVERRIDE is perfect example of a sequel that lives up to it's hype.

I don't really want to say more than that because I totally don't want to...more

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Mar 09, 2013 Ny rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-release

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After finishing this novel I am completely stunned. This novel goes from a crazy ride with all kinds of twists ending in one heck of a cliffhanger! But I digress, lets get into what really made this novel stand out. If you read the first book in this series then you pretty much understand what glitchers are. For those who haven't, glitchers are those who have disconnected from the technology that controls their thoughts and emotions with the added...more

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Dec 01, 2012 Pam rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-stars-2013, ebooks-read-in-2013, paranormal-read-in-2013, read-in-2013, ya-read-in-2013

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review. Zoe escapes the Community and is free. Well as free as someone can be who is deadly allergic to everything on the surface. She and Adrien are hid at the Foundation which helps train Glitches to fight the enemies, work on their powers and they try to win the war. She should be happy but she is constantly worried about her family, losing control of her powers, figuring out why Adrien has become distant and deal w...more I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review. Zoe escapes the Community and is free. Well as free as someone can be who is deadly allergic to everything on the surface. She and Adrien are hid at the Foundation which helps train Glitches to fight the enemies, work on their powers and they try to win the war. She should be happy but she is constantly worried about her family, losing control of her powers, figuring out why Adrien has become distant and deal with the pressure of having everyone's hopes on her. Besides having to deal with the Chancellor's being after her and wanting to capture her no matter the cost she also has to deal with a team that seems to love to fight each other just as much as the enemy. Will Zoe be able to step up and help save the world or will she let her doubts get in the way?

Zoe is one of my favorite characters ever. She seems weak in this book at first. Not in the sense of her powers but weak in her mentality. She seems broke down and afraid. The more you read the more you understand she is just afraid to hurt people. She doesn't want to hurt anyone and does everything she can not to do that. Adrien I missed in this book. Yes he is still in it but he seems distant a lot of the time and sometimes I didn't understand his motives or the things he did. It made me not like him as much for a lot of the book, but understood at the end of the book why he did what he did. If you read the first book be ready to meet a whole new cast of phenomenal characters that will blow your socks off. Well I am sure some of them could actually do that. I enjoyed seeing old faces and meeting new ones.

Do you know how hard it is to review a book when all you want to say is read this series because of this and this but you can't give spoilers or at least I won't. I loved the Glitch and have wanted to read the next book so, so bad. It did not disappointing me in the least. It is a fast pace book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I would get so mad when someone would interrupt me while I was reading it. Seeing all these people with these powers on both sides of the war is just so awesome! I want to read more about them. The plot is very original and the author does such a fantastic job you think you are in the world she created. You have it all a love story, action, fighting, betrayal, heartache and so much more. Watching Zoe and the others grow as a team is not a pleasure to read, it is an honor. These people have been thru so much and yes it written so well and entertaining you feel you are right along side them for the battles and when they overcome their own barriers. I am rambling so I will just say before I give something away you need to read this series it is so wonderful. I can not wait for the next book and that is bad because I know it will be a while before it comes out. The ending had me screaming no and I kept flipping the button to try and turn the page. I did not see the ending coming and have to see how it turns out.(less)

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Apr 03, 2013 Tiare rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: post-apocalypse-or-distopian, sci-fi, meh, quick-read

This series isn't the best ever, but its kind of fun to read. And I have to say that this one was definitely better than the first.

What I liked:
- Zoe realized tha Max is a terrible person. Her forgiveness of him in the first book really pissed me off. She still stood up for him even after he tried to rape her, got Molla pregnant even though he didn't give a shit about her, and worked for the Chancellor. But finally Zoe has seen the light and knows Max is just awful.

- Bigger cast. There were very...more

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Nov 19, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bunch-of-paranormal-people, creative-world, favorites, good-plot, great-couples

Wow, this series needs more recognition. It's not that bad and something really new in terms of how the world was created. As for the characters, predictability can be debated. And the romance? Pfft, romance is always predictable and if you judge books because of that then you might as well be anti-book.

Override was more of a top secret mission. We see things through the Resistance's perspective, and the Resistance may not be perfect, but it shows that what the Chancellor is doing is truly evil...more

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Apr 25, 2013 Sydney rated it 3 of 5 stars

I am really giddy to write this review.. and its for a very selfish and conceited reason.

I do a handful of To Read Tuesdays posts on my blog www.rattlethestars.com about upcoming books and I did one on Override because I really enjoyed Glitch. I talked about why I am excited, what I want to see and what I think will happen in the new book.

Well someone give me a high five because I was soooo right on my predictions. *swish*

So, copying and pasting my three predictions so I have a reference, I s...more I am really giddy to write this review.. and its for a very selfish and conceited reason.

I do a handful of To Read Tuesdays posts on my blog www.rattlethestars.com about upcoming books and I did one on Override because I really enjoyed Glitch. I talked about why I am excited, what I want to see and what I think will happen in the new book.

Well someone give me a high five because I was soooo right on my predictions. *swish*

So, copying and pasting my three predictions so I have a reference, I shall now commence my review of the book:*PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS*
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However right I was about my predictions, I was NOT right to be so excited over the book. The first part of Override drove me bonkers. "What's that Zoe? You hate yourself and are throwing yourself a pity party? Wow, never seen that before. Now I can relate to you" I'm sorry if that's mean, but it's soo hard to read. Those first chapters I was trudging through knee high mediocre writing hoping and praying there was an oasis of good action near the end. Yes, it does pick up. But the depth and the quality and the "uniqueness" of Glitch that infatuated me did not flow into book two. Override was a filler. It seems like this was a "Oh hey I got signed for a trilogy, let's just write some stuff in until we get to the meat and potatoes in book three". It was disappointing, to say the least.

Shutdown, me thinks, will be amazing. Now that we've gotten all the BS out of the way, we've got some awesome plot twists to play with in book three. Bring it on Anastasiu!

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Feb 07, 2013 Rachel Naddeo rated it 4 of 5 stars

I didn't enjoy reading Glitch so much as I thought I would but with Override, the complete opposite happened! I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised that upon finishing it, I was eager to have the third book on my hands. Override takes us on a more action-filled ride that pleased me a lot more than its prequel.

Zoe is outside now, training to be the so-called-leader that she is expected to become. But can she control her powers? The plot revolves a lot around this question and I l...more

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Apr 02, 2013 Pehel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: clean-your-shelf-challenge

I really have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed how much action got packed into this book! It was more eventful than Glitch and that definitely made it really fun to read. There was something happening almost every chapter, if it wasn't a mission to get something or save someone, it was something just as interesting, like snooping in the leaders office, or Zoe losing control of her powers causing something huge to happen. This book never had a dull moment. So the Chancellor is like seri...more I really have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed how much action got packed into this book! It was more eventful than Glitch and that definitely made it really fun to read. There was something happening almost every chapter, if it wasn't a mission to get something or save someone, it was something just as interesting, like snooping in the leaders office, or Zoe losing control of her powers causing something huge to happen. This book never had a dull moment. So the Chancellor is like seriously out to kill Zoe, just because of how powerful her gift is. The Chancellor stops at nothing to kill her. First she found out where Zoe was hiding out before being moved to the Foundation, and went after her, with Zoe barely escaping. And then after that, the Chancellor kept trying to do things to either find out where the Foundation was or doing something that caused the Resistance to come out after her. She would just not give up.

Characters:

When it came to the characters I felt like something was lacking. I did feel sorry for Zoe when she was having trouble controlling her gift, because it took a huge toll on not only her but the people around her. I mean, she could be having a dream, or just meditating and just because the power from her gift became to much to keep inside and handle at that moment she would lose it and end up causing a big mess (literally). I was very proud of her though when she got control over it and was able to use it for the good of the Resistance. She became a very valuable member after that. Adrien. I still liked him throughout the book. He genuinely showed how much he loved and cared about Zoe, especially in the beginning when Zoe was struggling with her gift. And Zoe tried to be there for him when he was struggling with whether he should be telling people about his visions. Though I just didn't feel like their relationship grew much. I was just waiting for their relationship to get more serious and it just didn't.

I also though, wasnt a fan of the General though. She always seemed to not like the Glitchers and only wanted to use them for her big plan. She did have some great ideas for missions and whatnot but I wasnt a big fan of her as a person. I did however like that she was willing to sacrifice herself for Zoe just because she knew it had to come true thanks to Adrien's vision. It showed even she was willing to make sacrifices to further the cause. I was really happy also that Zoe became a leader at the end of the book also like Adrien's visions said would happen. I was so sad with the ending though when it came to Adrien! What happened to him was horrible. I dont even know how he can come back from this. Even though I didnt enjoy the book as much as I wanted to I'll definitely be picking up the third book to see what happens in the end!(less)

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Apr 17, 2013 Haley rated it 5 of 5 stars

As far as sequels go, this was like 5 times better than the first book. This was like Shatter Me and Under the Never Sky and X-men. The 1st book didn’t get good till the second half and I was afraid that this book would be slow too. Thankfully it takes less time to get going, and it didn’t stop.
There was this school/facility that Adrien and Zoe go to. Student who are Glitchers are training to help fight in the Rez. As well as some ex- Regulators. I loved all the new characters!!!!!! All the Gli...more

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Feb 09, 2013 Katie/Doing Dewey rated it 5 of 5 stars

I would describe the first book in this series as a fairly average YA dystopian. However, I think this second book has risen well beyond that to become some of the best of YA dystopian. I love when these books begin to raise more complex ethical questions, instead of just asking should the few be allowed the power to make decisions for the good of the many. This book definitely does that, reminding me very much of Partials in that it questions everything down to what it means to be human. It als...more I would describe the first book in this series as a fairly average YA dystopian. However, I think this second book has risen well beyond that to become some of the best of YA dystopian. I love when these books begin to raise more complex ethical questions, instead of just asking should the few be allowed the power to make decisions for the good of the many. This book definitely does that, reminding me very much of Partials in that it questions everything down to what it means to be human. It also reminded me of Partials because our heroine has some pretty clear morals of her own and isn’t willing to sacrifice them for others. And (final Partials comparison, I promise), both books also allow our protagonist to drive events in a believable way, through good leadership, instead of by doing everything herself.

In addition to the above improvements, many of the good things from Glitch stuck around. Heather Anastasiu’s fabulous writing skills still kept me reading late into the night and her ability to imagine what a character with Zoe’s life experiences might think impressed me throughout. I also thought the pacing was spot on in this one, with action happening almost from page one. Given the love-triangle set-up in the first one, I was afraid in this book we’d get some frustrating stupid-teenager-in-love behavior, but that never materialized (yeah!). In fact, the only bad thing about the book, was the terrible cliff-hanger ending. It is possible to end a book with room for a sequel without leaving your reader feeling like you just punched them in the face. Unfortunately this book falls squarely into the I-just-got-punched category, with an ending that felt shockingly abrupt. I also thought it was a little anti-climatic, but can’t say much more without giving things away. However, even the ending wasn’t enough to spoil my enjoyment of Override. I loved this book, thought it was a huge improvement over the first, and look forward to even more great things in the final book of the trilogy

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Feb 20, 2013 Sabina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013-release, dystopia, sci-fi, young-adult, arc-netgally, really-looking-forward-to-this, st-martins-press, to-be-reviewed, favorites, i-loved-it, to-buy

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In Override we find that Zoe has escaped and working with the Rez. Override is an action packed sequel to Glitch.

I actually enjoyed Override more then Glitch. I can only put that down to the character development and the amount of action in this novel. From the close call escapes to the thrilling rescue, down to the sad realisation and loss. It all made for an amazing read.

Zoe grows in this novel both within herself and her power. The other glitc...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Angie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: net-galley, young-adult

I received an ARC through NetGalley.

I'm always a little disappointed when a book has an awesome setting, and then in the next book the characters are out of that setting. This is the case in Override. Yes, the Community is a corrupt place, but I loved the creepy, monotonous feel to it. Now Zoe is above ground at the Foundation as part of the Resistance. She's training, along with other escaped glitchers, to fight against the Chancellor and the rest of those in charge at the Community.

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Feb 19, 2013 Dani C. (Paulette's Papers) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Where to begin…

Did I love it? YES! Would I recommend it to other YA readers? A most heartfelt YES!

This is how a sequel should be. From the very beginning this wonderfully written dystopia adventure holds onto you and doesn’t let go. This adventure has its ups and downs and quite a few moments of surprises along the way.

We start off with Zoe living in a wall at a lab. She is too allergic to live with the others in the Resistance and is waiting on them to fix that. Adrien comes to rescue her becau...more

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Feb 15, 2013 Jessica (Step Into Fiction) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 4-stars

Review originally posted at Step Into Fiction

If you have NOT read the previous book, GLITCH please read with caution. There are some spoilers that were unavoidable. Proceed with caution . . .

So, I want to say this would be rated around 4.5 but we aren't doing half stars (yet) so I guess I'm going with a 5. While I really enjoyed Glitch, I found that I found this book to be more. More of everything. In most cases, including this one, more is better.

In the beginning of the book, Zoe has to wear a...more Review originally posted at Step Into Fiction

If you have NOT read the previous book, GLITCH please read with caution. There are some spoilers that were unavoidable. Proceed with caution . . .

So, I want to say this would be rated around 4.5 but we aren't doing half stars (yet) so I guess I'm going with a 5. While I really enjoyed Glitch, I found that I found this book to be more. More of everything. In most cases, including this one, more is better.

In the beginning of the book, Zoe has to wear a suit so she doesn't have another allergy attack, one that nearly killed her in the first book. So many times you just wish she be rid of that damn suit so she could kiss Adrien. Well, at least that's what I was thinking. I was like, this is kissy time and that damn helmet is getting in the way of sexy times.

With that being out of the way, overall, this book had a lot more action in it, a lot more drama, a lot more kissing, a lot more tension...and a lot more of glitchers with awesome capabilities. Like Rand, who can melt stuff with his hands or City who can electrocute you with her hands if she so felt like it. My favorite was Ginni, though. She is absolutely adorable and she is so sneaky, you never would think she could get the information she could get. Plus, her power is to be able to track anyone at anytime. That is wicked.

I still can't help getting over the ending. If you ever think the ending of a first book is bad, it's like mandatory to make the ending to the second book 200 times worse. This book definitely follows that unofficial rule. Oh my goodness, I can't even...I don't even know where to begin. I can't begin because that would be unfair to you, the readers, but just prepare yourself for a killer ending. I've come to appreciate cliffhangers more now that I read a lot more than I used to. They're torturous, sure but if you keep yourself busy with enough books, the next one will come out in no time. (At least, that's what I keep telling myself)

The amount of pressure Zoe is under is incredible. Not only does she have to get her powers under control before she ends up seriously hurting, or worse, someone she cares about but she's also under the pressure of everyone knowing she's destined to be some great leader and bring everyone freedom. I can't even imagine how I would feel being in her shoes.

I have to say, there is this scene and it's hot...but then it's not...and I totally guessed what was going on. I have to say I'm very happy about that. I love guessing things and turning out to be right. The new relationships in this book are exciting, the older relationships in this book are getting more serious and stronger...or are they?

I definitely, definitely enjoyed this book a lot more than Glitch, which sounds unfair to the first book because I did like that one, a lot but not compared to Override. So basically, if you weren't totally loving Glitch and are willing, I suggest give the second book a shot. Hopefully you'll come out a bigger fan than you were going in to this book, like myself.(less)

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Feb 12, 2013 Brittani (Hope, Faith & Books) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I really have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed how much action got packed into this book! It was like 10x more eventful than Glitch and that definitely made it really fun to read. There was something happening almost every chapter, if it wasn't a mission to get something or save someone, it was something just as interesting, like snooping in the leaders office, or Zoe losing control of her powers causing so...more You can find more reviews, along with this one on my blog Hope, Faith & Books

I really have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed how much action got packed into this book! It was like 10x more eventful than Glitch and that definitely made it really fun to read. There was something happening almost every chapter, if it wasn't a mission to get something or save someone, it was something just as interesting, like snooping in the leaders office, or Zoe losing control of her powers causing something huge to happen. This book never had a dull moment. So I guess since I'm already talking about these awesome action packed scenes I'll start out with talking about them. So the Chancellor is like seriously out to kill Zoe, just because of how powerful her gift is. The Chancellor stops at nothing to kill her. First she found out where Zoe was hiding out before being moved to the Foundation, and went after her, with Zoe barely escaping. And then after that, the Chancellor kept trying to do things to either find out where the Foundation was or doing something that caused the Resistance to come out after her. She would just not give up.

When it came to the characters I felt like something was lacking. I did feel sorry for Zoe when she was having trouble controlling her gift, because it took a huge toll on not only her but the people around her. I mean, she could be having a dream, or just meditating and just because the power from her gift became to much to keep inside and handle at that moment she would lose it and end up causing a big mess (literally). I was very proud of her though when she got control over it and was able to use it for the good of the Resistance. She became a very valuable member after that. Adrien. I still liked him throughout the book. He genuinely showed how much he loved and cared about Zoe, especially in the beginning when Zoe was struggling with her gift. And Zoe tried to be there for him when he was struggling with whether he should be telling people about his visions. Though I just didn't feel like their relationship grew much. I was just waiting for their relationship to get more serious and it just didn't.

I did however like some of the other characters that were introduced to us and were main characters. Like Zona and Ginni. I really loved these two. They are such polar opposites of each other. Zona is a non-glitcher who just has a mad hatred against the community for killing her parents and isn't exactly the happiest person. And Ginni is a glitcher, who is like, the most upbeat, happiest person you can find. These two really became Zoe's closest friends in the book and I just really enjoyed their characters.

I also though, wasnt a fan of the General though. She always seemed to not like the Glitchers and only wanted to use them for her big plan. She did have some great ideas for missions and whatnot, but I wasnt a big fan of her as a person. I did however like that she was willing to sacrifice herself for Zoe just because she knew it had to come true thanks to Adrien's vision. It showed even she was willing to make sacrifices to further the cause. I was really happy also that Zoe became a leader at the end of the book also like Adrien's visions said would happen. I definitely Zoe is up to the task. I was so sad with the ending though when it came to Adrien! What happened to him was horrible. I dont even know how he can come back from this. I'm seriously sad over what happened to him. I also want Max to pay for what he did to play apart in Adrien's pain. The Adrien/Max thing is probably the most infuriating thing about this book. It pissed me off!!! Even though I didnt enjoy the book as much as I wanted to I'll definitely be picking up Shutdown to see what happens in the end!(less)

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Feb 18, 2013 Adriana C rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley

4.5 stars
I really liked Glitch, the first book of this trilogy, the world Zoe lives is very interesting, the fact that they have a chip implanted into their bodies to control their feelings, have a built-in communicator in their arm and also have other monitors to check their vital signs, and at age 18 years-old they get their adult chip implant to cancel their feelings forever ..... a world of automatons...yeah, I can imagine that. And I like that the story falls between two genres that I love:...more 4.5 stars
I really liked Glitch, the first book of this trilogy, the world Zoe lives is very interesting, the fact that they have a chip implanted into their bodies to control their feelings, have a built-in communicator in their arm and also have other monitors to check their vital signs, and at age 18 years-old they get their adult chip implant to cancel their feelings forever ..... a world of automatons...yeah, I can imagine that. And I like that the story falls between two genres that I love: the dystopian and science fiction.

Override picks up the story three months after the events of Glitch, Zoe now lives in the Foundation especially designed to house soldiers of the resistance and the young glitchers that have been rescued. This sort of headquarters for the resistance and the classes that Zoe is attending, reminded me a little bit of the X-Men movies, because each Glitcher has a unique power that they´re learning to control their supernatural powers and work as a team for their future missions.

I liked this book more than the last one, Zoe is more in touch with her feelings (though sometimes they get out of control) and with her powers, plus the story has more action, I especially liked the fighting scenes because the glitchers use their supernatural powers and there is hardly a dull moment. The only downside of the story (for me), is that there is less romance than in the previous book, because Adrien is having visions that make him be more withdrawn and he spends less time with Zoe.

OHHH! but it also has a great unexpected twist in the story, I did not see it coming, even though the author is giving us little clues, but I didn´t realize it until I finish reading the book .... and that ending!.... NO! it's so sad .... but I hope that situation to improve for the next book which I need to read soon! I can't wait to get my hands on Shutdown, third and last book of the trilogy, Shutdown comes out on July 2013.

I want to thank St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this review copy.(less)

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Feb 12, 2013 Jessie Potts rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, distopia, romance, young-adult-for-adults

4.5 Stars
What it's about: Override is the sequel to Glitch, which came out last fall. In Glitch we discover a community where there is no pain or war, no feelings, no emotions, just a computer chip that makes sure humanity functions like robots. Zoe (our heroine) starts to "glitch," meaning she begins to feel things. Then she meets Adrien and Max and learns what really happens in the community. In Override, while Zoe has escaped the community, she's far from safe. She must rally the other glitch...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Crystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, 2013

Holy mother of all that is holy! What in the hale just happened! Let me tell you this book is crazy good and then ending is just..it's just...OMG it is INSANE!! Override is a quiet sequel with a lot of information thrown at you, but don't think you can skip this book. The ending is something that you need to read and I am still in shock!

Override takes off pretty much where Glitch ended with Zoe joining the Rez with Adrian. We get to see how she is adapting being away from the community and how h...more Holy mother of all that is holy! What in the hale just happened! Let me tell you this book is crazy good and then ending is just..it's just...OMG it is INSANE!! Override is a quiet sequel with a lot of information thrown at you, but don't think you can skip this book. The ending is something that you need to read and I am still in shock!

Override takes off pretty much where Glitch ended with Zoe joining the Rez with Adrian. We get to see how she is adapting being away from the community and how hard it is for her to harness her telek powers. I will admit that not a lot goes on in the beginning. There are a few big scenes but for the most part we are left to learn more about glitchers and what the world is coming too. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the first part but the second half is where my mind was blown apart. I can't even begin to tell you how many plot twists there are. I know my mouth dropped open at least a dozen times and at this very moment it is still open over the ending.

I am still in love with these characters. Zoe is determined to prove that she is worthy of her title and it was amazing to see her turn into the badarse that she is destined to be. I think we will see a lot more of her determination in the next book and I say bring it! She has a lot of weight on her shoulders but from just the glimpse we are given of her strength I know she will be the one to save everyone. Adrian well I can't really talk about him but he is still my hero and I well my heart is broken right now so after I write this review I am going to go write a letter to Ms.Anastsiu BEGGING for the next book. I can't leave this world the way it is!!

I thoroughly enjoyed Glitch and I have immensely enjoyed Override. You know a book is good when you don't have to reread it to get into the sequel. I remembered everything perfectly and I read Glitch last year so that in my mind marks a brilliant author! Ms.Anastasiu you are amazing and I cannot wait to read Shutdown! Which by the way I just saw comes out in July! Please tell me this is true!!
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Feb 26, 2013 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-book, young-adult, fiction, dft, read-2013, science-fiction

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There’s something about Heather Anastasiu’s writing that calls to me. Override is the follow up book to Glitch, a futuristic story based futuristic societies and controlled thoughts. Once again Anastasiu brought me to the world that I was amazed by, managing to surprise me with her own twists and turns. What I loved about Glitch was renewed in Override, and I can’t wait to tell you why.

In Override, there is chaos, breaking free from the control that the government set...more Posted on Dark Faerie Tales.

There’s something about Heather Anastasiu’s writing that calls to me. Override is the follow up book to Glitch, a futuristic story based futuristic societies and controlled thoughts. Once again Anastasiu brought me to the world that I was amazed by, managing to surprise me with her own twists and turns. What I loved about Glitch was renewed in Override, and I can’t wait to tell you why.

In Override, there is chaos, breaking free from the control that the government set into place. Zoe was hiding underneath the government’s noses, living in the walls until Adrien came back for her. Living outside and away from the control wasn’t a safe option for Zoe, being allergic to the atmospheric allergens. But plans never work out the way they were intended. Zoe must risk it all and escape. The Chancellor wants Zoe, for her own purposes and control. She will stop at nothing to get Zoe back. In true second book fashion, Zoe discovers what she is made of. She tests her beliefs and stretches out her power. When Zoe is now a part of something bigger, and she must do whatever she can to carry it out.

Zoe is still someone that I adored in this book. There was something refreshing about learning about emotions and feelings through Zoe’s eyes. Just being able to encounter all of these strange thoughts and feelings, must have been so different prior to her disconnecting. Her feelings intensify in Override, and not just for Adrien. Zoe finally has something worth fighting for and she won’t stop at nothing to get what she wants. I loved where Anastasiu brought her in the end of Override. It was well worth the wait.

It’s hard to talk about the characters without giving anything away, but I’ll do my best. I didn’t swoon as hard for Adrien in Override as much as I did in Glitch. He was a more absent and disconnected from the storyline, but with a very good excuse. He struggles with a choice and it alters the relationship slightly. Anastasiu introduces us to new characters, all with strong, individual personalities. They each had their own persona and added to the reasons why I liked Override.

Where everything in Glitch was uniform and controlled, Override was not. There were many elements that could not be controlled, and I’m not just talking about the plot. From the scenery and environment there were places and spaces that is newly introduced. It made for an interesting variable.

Anastasiu brought a lot of twists and turns, some predictable and some not. I enjoyed it all and thought it made for an easily flowing plot. There weren’t an abundance of elements that caused chaos nor were there too many personalities to get to know. It was balanced well and I was able to keep up with everything. I enjoyed it, I felt wonderful emotions, and at the end of the book, I wanted more.(less)

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Mar 05, 2013 Courtney (Fuzzy.Coffee.Books) rated it 2 of 5 stars

What I Liked: 1) The training sessions for the teen glitchers. There are some interesting powers that the teenagers are throwing around. Superhuman (from the summary) is definitely an accurate description of Zoe and her friends. 2) I mentioned in my review for Glitch that the pacing was excellent, and it is no different this time around. Plot elements are released with just the right pacing to keep the story moving.

What I Didn't Like: I wish I could say there was more that I liked about this boo...more

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