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Endurance (Razorland #1.5)
by
Ann Aguirre (Goodreads Author)
When rebellion destroys the underground world in which Thimble and Stone have grown up, they take Stone’s son and try to escape the chaos. Along the way, they must evade the Freaks, beings who feed on human flesh. Leaving behind the roles of Builder and Breeder which they were assigned at birth, they wander the underground tunnels, looking for safety yet afraid to go “tops...more
ebook, 73 pages
Published
July 20th 2012
by Feiwel & Friends
(first published February 29th 2012)
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this is another one of those interstitial "who wants to write/read another whole book when we can just bust out a novella and it'll answer a couple of questions and everyone will be happy??" little numbers.
and i'm happy.
this is just a little shorty that gives the lowdown on what happened in the enclave after deuce and fade left. it is mostly the tale of thimble and stone and boy23, but it a...more
2.5 stars - I have mixed feelings about this novella.
On one hand, it was different than most novellas because they are usually side stories because some people just read the novels and not the extra stuff. In the beginning of this one, Aguirre did write in some important details to the revolution and the fates of some major key players, so I'm interested to see how she plans on explaining that in Book 2 for those who plan to skip "Endurance."
On the other hand, I felt this novella was kind of poi...more
On one hand, it was different than most novellas because they are usually side stories because some people just read the novels and not the extra stuff. In the beginning of this one, Aguirre did write in some important details to the revolution and the fates of some major key players, so I'm interested to see how she plans on explaining that in Book 2 for those who plan to skip "Endurance."
On the other hand, I felt this novella was kind of poi...more
I was so excited when I found out about this book. I had finally got to read Outpost and of course loved it! I actually found this ebook from a kobo "you might like this" list. Funny thing was I looked at the cover and said "Oh I've read Enclave already." It wasn't till I clicked on the smaller image that I realized it was an entirely differnt story!
I love Deuce and Fade, but have always wondered what happend in the enclave after they were banished. This book tells what happends to Stone and Thi...more
I love Deuce and Fade, but have always wondered what happend in the enclave after they were banished. This book tells what happends to Stone and Thi...more
Endurance takes place between the first and second Razorland books. After Deuce and Fade left the Enclave there was an uprising, they few people who survived were attacked by the freaks. Stone & Thimble (Deuce's bratmates) were able to get away with boy23.
***Spoilers***
Even though it isn't permitted for breeders to know which of the brat's are their own offspring, Stone always knew boy 23 was his. Once they make it safely into the tunnels, Stone has to fight off some of the freaks. Breeders...more
***Spoilers***
Even though it isn't permitted for breeders to know which of the brat's are their own offspring, Stone always knew boy 23 was his. Once they make it safely into the tunnels, Stone has to fight off some of the freaks. Breeders...more
Normally I am not a huge fan of zombie stories of dystopian societies; however, Ann Aguirre writes such a unique and fascinating tale with her Razorland series, I immediately became hooked. After reading "Enclave," the first book in the series, I have been anxiously awaiting the second book; so imagine my surprise when I discovered that there was a novella that takes place in between book one and book two.
"Endurance" takes place shortly after Deuce and Fade have left the underground enclave. Thi...more
"Endurance" takes place shortly after Deuce and Fade have left the underground enclave. Thi...more
May 03, 2013
Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin Ichimaru
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Synopsis:
When rebellion destroys the underground world in which Thimble and Stone have grown up, they take Stone’s son and try to escape the chaos. Along the way, they must evade the Freaks, beings who feed on human flesh. Leaving behind the roles of Builder and Breeder which they were assigned at birth, they wander the underground tunnels, looking for safety yet afraid to go “topside” where legend has it that the light and water will burn their skin from their bones.
Their journey takes them upw...more
When rebellion destroys the underground world in which Thimble and Stone have grown up, they take Stone’s son and try to escape the chaos. Along the way, they must evade the Freaks, beings who feed on human flesh. Leaving behind the roles of Builder and Breeder which they were assigned at birth, they wander the underground tunnels, looking for safety yet afraid to go “topside” where legend has it that the light and water will burn their skin from their bones.
Their journey takes them upw...more
I originally read this when it was released for Heroes and Heartbreakers and I loved the story enough that I knew I'd end up picking it up to own. Besides the fabulous world - seriously, if you haven't read anything in the Razorland series, you're missing out because this world is creepy awesome with a side of *flail* - I just fell in love with Stone and Thimble. They both have their weaknesses and it's only by working together that they get out of a bad situation that kills everyone else.
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★★★★½
When I first learned that Ann Aguirre had written a novella featuring Deuce's best friends, Thimble & Stone, I was very excited. I had grown to care for both of them in Enclave, and was saddened when we were forced to leave them behind with the circumstances of Deuce & Fade's exile. And I was curious as to what had become of them with the possibility of an impending Freak attack looming over the College enclave.
This is that story.
Turns out that Deuce & Fade's forced exile left a...more
When I first learned that Ann Aguirre had written a novella featuring Deuce's best friends, Thimble & Stone, I was very excited. I had grown to care for both of them in Enclave, and was saddened when we were forced to leave them behind with the circumstances of Deuce & Fade's exile. And I was curious as to what had become of them with the possibility of an impending Freak attack looming over the College enclave.
This is that story.
Turns out that Deuce & Fade's forced exile left a...more
Originally posted at: http://mkayforever.blogspot.com/2012/...
This is a novella, short and sweet, to the point, but was highly engaging. The story was told from the PoV of Deuce's best friends, Stone and Thimble. The pair make an occasional appearance in Enclave, but this time around it's all about them.
After Deuce and Fade went Topside, things in the enclave got out of hand. Stone and Thimble were left to pick a side as a rebellion ignites, and later the Freaks finish what the rebels started. I...more
This is a novella, short and sweet, to the point, but was highly engaging. The story was told from the PoV of Deuce's best friends, Stone and Thimble. The pair make an occasional appearance in Enclave, but this time around it's all about them.
After Deuce and Fade went Topside, things in the enclave got out of hand. Stone and Thimble were left to pick a side as a rebellion ignites, and later the Freaks finish what the rebels started. I...more
Feb 24, 2013
Shannon Mccann
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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anti-realism,
fantasy,
horror,
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young-adult,
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post-apocalyptic,
dystopia,
2013,
reviewed,
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Again, Ms Ann Aguirre appears to be able to concisely and consistently write captivating story-telling! The first book Enclave lacked articulate and fluent writing, but the author certainly makes up for it with this novella.
It took me a few hours to read all of this, and I have to say in terms of short stories this have to be my leading favourite at the moment. I wasn't entirely sure about the change in POV chapters, it made me feel a little disorientated at times where I had to adapt my thought...more
It took me a few hours to read all of this, and I have to say in terms of short stories this have to be my leading favourite at the moment. I wasn't entirely sure about the change in POV chapters, it made me feel a little disorientated at times where I had to adapt my thought...more
Endurance is not a book. It is a short story that tells us what happens to some of the characters from Enclave. Why does it get five stars? Because 1) I think it is a brilliant use of technology and social media for authors to write these little 'tweeners. 2) I was genuinely curious what happened to these characters and was thrilled to find out. And 3) I have a thing for the short story format.
Endurance is not really a stand alone story. And Enclave is complete without it. However, I personally...more
Endurance is not really a stand alone story. And Enclave is complete without it. However, I personally...more
Review originally posted at Step Into Fiction
This novella gives me hope. I always liked Stone and Thimble and when we found in the first book that the enclave was destroyed and everyone was killed, I was heartbroken. To learn that Thimble, Stone and Boy23 (Stone's actual brat) escaped gives me hope. We don't know if they survived but we don't know that they hadn't. I really hope they cross path's with Deuce and Fade in Outpost or at least in Horde.
I am very excited for September now. Like extrem...more
This novella gives me hope. I always liked Stone and Thimble and when we found in the first book that the enclave was destroyed and everyone was killed, I was heartbroken. To learn that Thimble, Stone and Boy23 (Stone's actual brat) escaped gives me hope. We don't know if they survived but we don't know that they hadn't. I really hope they cross path's with Deuce and Fade in Outpost or at least in Horde.
I am very excited for September now. Like extrem...more
4.5
I must say this is probably the best written story in the Razorland series and my absolute favorite of the series to date. It was fast paced with lots of action that went down immediately. It was nice to go back to the Enclave and find out what happened to Deuces’ best friends, Stone and Thimble, after Deuce was banished. This story alternated between Stone and Thimble’s POV’s and it was a great move on the author’s behalf. These two characters are extremely interesting, so very real with a d...more
I must say this is probably the best written story in the Razorland series and my absolute favorite of the series to date. It was fast paced with lots of action that went down immediately. It was nice to go back to the Enclave and find out what happened to Deuces’ best friends, Stone and Thimble, after Deuce was banished. This story alternated between Stone and Thimble’s POV’s and it was a great move on the author’s behalf. These two characters are extremely interesting, so very real with a d...more
After the events of Enclave, I'm glad this novella sheds light on the fate of those who remained in the enclave after Fade and Deuce were banished.
***Spoilers***
This short story follows Stone and Thimble in the last days of the enclave and what happens afterwards. Because Stone and Thimble were two of my favorite characters in Enclave, I'd wondered what happened to them after Deuce left and I'm glad Aguirre decided to tell their story. Stone and Thimble are both damaged in their own ways, but t...more
***Spoilers***
This short story follows Stone and Thimble in the last days of the enclave and what happens afterwards. Because Stone and Thimble were two of my favorite characters in Enclave, I'd wondered what happened to them after Deuce left and I'm glad Aguirre decided to tell their story. Stone and Thimble are both damaged in their own ways, but t...more
Good novella.
Honestly, what is with novellas? Is it like a quick fix because you can't stand to wait for the next book in a series? Is the author dissatisfied at not being able to write from all characters' POVs? Meyer made this type of book popular with Brianna's (?) story (a newly formed vampire) from what I understand.
The first chapter of this book was jerky and awkward. Aguirre smoothed it out very quickly but I felt gyped, like the editor had just slapped this up to make money. I would hav...more
Honestly, what is with novellas? Is it like a quick fix because you can't stand to wait for the next book in a series? Is the author dissatisfied at not being able to write from all characters' POVs? Meyer made this type of book popular with Brianna's (?) story (a newly formed vampire) from what I understand.
The first chapter of this book was jerky and awkward. Aguirre smoothed it out very quickly but I felt gyped, like the editor had just slapped this up to make money. I would hav...more
Sep 16, 2012
Janus Vielle (The Blair Book Project)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
series-short-story,
owned-ebook
If you’ve read Enclave, surely at some point you got stuck wondering, what ever happened to Thimble, Stone and the rest of the College people? Did they get slaughtered just like those from the Nassau enclave? How exactly did Deuce’s best friends feel about her getting exiled? Let’s get the other side of the story shall we?
WARNING: Contains spoilers.
There is unease amongst the enclave. Some feel that their leaders are being unjust, while some side with them and feel that their leaders are only do...more
WARNING: Contains spoilers.
There is unease amongst the enclave. Some feel that their leaders are being unjust, while some side with them and feel that their leaders are only do...more
Endurance by Ann Aguirre is novella taking place between the first and second installments of the Razorland series.
The story picks up from the middle of the first but this time it’s told from a different point of view. Ever wonder what happened to Thimble and Stone? Well, here’s your chance to find out. This is a story of rebellion, collapse, love and survival. Warning: Spoilers!
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The story picks up from the middle of the first but this time it’s told from a different point of view. Ever wonder what happened to Thimble and Stone? Well, here’s your chance to find out. This is a story of rebellion, collapse, love and survival. Warning: Spoilers!
(view spoiler)...more
I wanted more, I have to say, by reading my review on the first book, my opinion's not surprising. I am not a huge fan of Aguirre, but I liked the story of the novel, not so much the way it was written these are the kinds of books that I think that if you poured the same ideas into another author, it would come out differently, and better. I wasn't a fan of the novella, I was looking for something intrigueing, as I kind of liked the mystery of the enclave's fate, figuring that it would be brough...more
I'm giving this 3.75 stars, but rounding down ;). Without giving anything away, the events that happened before the main characters left their situation felt contrived, pointless, and predictable. So much so I would have rather it just been summed up in a few paragraphs. Instead, I was bored 'till they moved on, which isn't good for a book this short ;). Personally, it would have been far better if the author spent more time with the development and interactions we saw in the tunnels and topside...more
At first I didn't think I'd like this story, because its missing Duece and Fade. But Duece is still in the Enclave in spirit with her friends. They seem to think of their old friend every moment, which makes Duece's Long Walk seem like such a waste, as the Enclave quickly falls apart.
I didn't like Stone at all in Enclave, but I did like Thimble. I liked her even more in this story. She is so SMART, and its what save only her and Stone as the Freaks attack the Enclave. But slowly, Stone proves hi...more
I didn't like Stone at all in Enclave, but I did like Thimble. I liked her even more in this story. She is so SMART, and its what save only her and Stone as the Freaks attack the Enclave. But slowly, Stone proves hi...more
This is a good little novella that follows after Enclave but is before Outpost. I enjoyed it because you get to see what happened to Deuce's best friends Stone & Thimble when Deuce and Fade left the Enclave. It brought the two secondary characters to the forefront and we get to know them and see their confidence in themselves and each other bloom, as well as their love for one another when the are trying to survive the dangers both down below and then Topside as they call it. This was an ext...more
Every once in awhile you can find one of these extra 'shorts' or add ons that are really worth the money and the time involved to read them. I found this to be true of "Endurance". I wondered what happened to these characters when I read "Enclave". Stone was portrayed to be a not-the brightest crayon in the box hunk of a man used as a Breeder. He was strong and nice looking so therefore they valued him to make lots of strong babies. Thimble is a young lady with a lame foot who was almost cast ou...more
After reading Enclave, I often wondered about Stone and Thimble. What happened after Deuce and Fade left? Did Stone and Thimble believe what they had been told, and had they really turned their backs on Deuce? Most importantly, was there any way they could survive without Deuce’s huntress skills and the protection she offered? And what about the hint of an attraction between the two? I love that this novella answers those very questions.
I’m so happy Ann Aguirre wrote this poignant short story....more
I’m so happy Ann Aguirre wrote this poignant short story....more
Enclave was an interesting book for me. I couldn't decide how I felt about it the entire time I was reading it. But afterwards, when I stepped back and processed, I decided I enjoyed it.
I am a huge fan of short stories and bridge books. I think they add a ton to the grand storyline of a series. But I don't think I can thoroughly comprehend my feelings towards this one until I read book two and three. If Thimble, Stone and Robin are in the books, I will love this piece much more. But if they are...more
I am a huge fan of short stories and bridge books. I think they add a ton to the grand storyline of a series. But I don't think I can thoroughly comprehend my feelings towards this one until I read book two and three. If Thimble, Stone and Robin are in the books, I will love this piece much more. But if they are...more
SPOILERS ALL OVER IF YOU HAVENT READ ENCLAVE!
I really wish it had been a full novel instead of a novella. I would have enjoyed reading about these two for longer and learning more about here their travels took them.I liked that Thimble and Stone had different internal struggles than Deuce, Fade and Stalker. It was interesting to read a completely different take on this same world. But at least I know what happened after Deuce and Fade left the Enclave!
This book tells what happends to Stone and T...more
I really wish it had been a full novel instead of a novella. I would have enjoyed reading about these two for longer and learning more about here their travels took them.I liked that Thimble and Stone had different internal struggles than Deuce, Fade and Stalker. It was interesting to read a completely different take on this same world. But at least I know what happened after Deuce and Fade left the Enclave!
This book tells what happends to Stone and T...more
This was a cute little addition to the Razorland series. It was nice to find out what happened to the Enclave. I found it a little farfetched that Thimble, Stone, and Boy23 were the only ones to survive the attack. No one else had the idea to hide or run away like they did? I also found it difficult to believe Stone could fight so well. We are lead to believe all through Enclave that breeders were soft, caring, and peace-loving. Honestly, they sound a bit like hippies. But, put a weapon in his h...more
Nov 01, 2012
Hud-c
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
must-read,
dystopian,
zombie,
science-fiction,
series,
reviewed,
romance,
ya,
worth-to-read
The events of Endurance happened parallel to the circumstances in the Enclave. This was after Deuce and Fade were vanished from College Enclave by the Elders. There was an uprising started by Twist - the second in command. The enclave was filled with chaos and dead bodies. Soon thereafter, Freaks raided the area, and Thimble and Stone must find a way to fight and survive the attack and the danger of the outside.
I really liked this story. I never often read novellas but I was really curious abou...more
I really liked this story. I never often read novellas but I was really curious abou...more
June 18: I'm so comfused! Goodreads lists Endurance's publishing date as Feb 29, but the URL listed doesn't show the story and it's not on B&N or Amazon or anywhere! There must be some way to read this short story, it had my interest piqued!
Sept 15: Never mind above. They took it off HeroesandHeartbreakers.com to make a buyable ebook, which I just bought! I'll get to this after re-reading Enclave :)
September 21: My Review -
The GOOD
This is amazing in a different way. It's touching. It lets y...more
Sept 15: Never mind above. They took it off HeroesandHeartbreakers.com to make a buyable ebook, which I just bought! I'll get to this after re-reading Enclave :)
September 21: My Review -
The GOOD
This is amazing in a different way. It's touching. It lets y...more
I was thrilled to happen upon this novella! It was short and sweet. I hope Aguirre incorporates Thimble and Stone into the 3rd book. The only thing I didn't like about the book was that Stone said a lot of smart things to be so dumb. It made the story unbelievable. And i don't believe for a fact that they are the only ones that survived. It also was unbelievable that she was making all these traps in the mist of a Freak fighting fest. Recommended reading if you are a fan of the series.
2.5 stars but rounding up. I read the first book in the series some time ago and can't quite remember everything. So maybe my major problem with this book originated already there: I've got the feeling that all people (not only the freaks) in this dystopian world suffer from a major IQ reduction. This plus the fact of the constant whining and apologizing for their role in society annoyed me enough to give it 2 stars; the extra one comes from the dystopian setting which I enjoyed.
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Ann Aguirre is a USA Today bestselling author with a degree in English Literature; before she began writing full time, she was a clown, a clerk, a voice actress, and a savior of stray kittens, not necessarily in that order. She grew up in a yellow house across from a cornfield, but now she lives in sunny Mexico with her husband, children, and various pets. She likes all kinds of books, emo music,...more
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