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Undone (Unraveling #1.5)
by
Elizabeth Norris (Goodreads Author)
Before the accident. Before their universes collided. Before they fell in love.
Riveting and romantic, Undone: An Unraveling Novella contains three short stories set in the world of Unraveling, the first book in the gripping sci-fi duology by Elizabeth Norris.
Before Ben Michaels saved Janelle Tenner’s life, Janelle saved Ben when he stumbled through an interuniverse portal...more
Riveting and romantic, Undone: An Unraveling Novella contains three short stories set in the world of Unraveling, the first book in the gripping sci-fi duology by Elizabeth Norris.
Before Ben Michaels saved Janelle Tenner’s life, Janelle saved Ben when he stumbled through an interuniverse portal...more
ebook, 120 pages
Published
March 5th 2013
by Balzer + Bray
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"A lot of things have changed." From the way she said it, I knew the changes hadn't been good.
Uh, I'm glad someone said it. Because I felt like I'd been thrown into the future without warning.
What happened to a sweet little alternate PoV novella with a bunch of lovely Ben moments as he waxed poetic about Janelle? I was expecting more of this...
I touched the spot on the desk where her hair had been. Don't judge me.
Or perhaps some of this...
She was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen....more
My poor, POOR Ben.
The first part of Undone focuses on Ben’s life before Janelle. We see where he came from and how, and it all helps explain his unflinching loyalty to his two best friends, Eli and Reid. Ben spent so many years admiring Janelle from afar, but even though he admitted as much in Unraveling, I never quite understood the importance of it until now. It was charming and a bit heartbreaking to learn how many times he wanted to approach her, talk to her, but could never quite gather th...more
The first part of Undone focuses on Ben’s life before Janelle. We see where he came from and how, and it all helps explain his unflinching loyalty to his two best friends, Eli and Reid. Ben spent so many years admiring Janelle from afar, but even though he admitted as much in Unraveling, I never quite understood the importance of it until now. It was charming and a bit heartbreaking to learn how many times he wanted to approach her, talk to her, but could never quite gather th...more
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EDITS:
5 fucking stars!
Ben Micheals, I LOVE YOU BABY.
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From Liz's website! She also personally told me on twitter about the novella! :')
"Three stories from Ben's perspective, one that takes place a year before Unraveling, one that takes place during Unraveling, and one that takes place between Unraveling and Unbreakable."
OH MY FUCK. :'D
IT'S FROM BEN'S PERSPECTIVE! <3 *spazzes* *dies*
5 fucking stars!
Ben Micheals, I LOVE YOU BABY.
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From Liz's website! She also personally told me on twitter about the novella! :')
"Three stories from Ben's perspective, one that takes place a year before Unraveling, one that takes place during Unraveling, and one that takes place between Unraveling and Unbreakable."
OH MY FUCK. :'D
IT'S FROM BEN'S PERSPECTIVE! <3 *spazzes* *dies*
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Loved it! Gimme mooooore!!!
It was so cute to see Ben crushing on our sweet girl when she didn't even notice him for an instant. And.. now I understand why did his friends hate her so much when they finally/officially met. ;))
Also, I always thought that life "home" was going to be different than what Ben hoped, but hey, I still wished for the best and I feel deeply for him now.
There is only one 'problem': the ending! In fact both of them... I'm confused and I can't wait to get my hands on the boo...more
It was so cute to see Ben crushing on our sweet girl when she didn't even notice him for an instant. And.. now I understand why did his friends hate her so much when they finally/officially met. ;))
Also, I always thought that life "home" was going to be different than what Ben hoped, but hey, I still wished for the best and I feel deeply for him now.
There is only one 'problem': the ending! In fact both of them... I'm confused and I can't wait to get my hands on the boo...more
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I think I'm in love with Eli. Still in love with Ben (maybe even more so after reading this novella from his point of view) but man, I just love Eli. I must also point out that in this short, 120 page novella, the F-bomb is dropped 24 times and I am pretty certain each time it's coming from Eli's mouth. To some, that might be a bit excessive, to me. . .it was perfect.
I really loved Unraveling and super excited for Unbreakable so I couldn't wait to read this, especially with it being Ben's voice...more
I really loved Unraveling and super excited for Unbreakable so I couldn't wait to read this, especially with it being Ben's voice...more
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It’s strange how this little book elicited even more emotions from than its predecessor!!
Ok, so maybe I’m too naïve.. but I was hoping that Ben gets back to the world he left exactly like it was.. I even imagined he’ll go back to find only a couple of minutes gone by.. and that would be the worst of it!
But OMG! What a dramatic change! And I really should’ve thought about it! Should’ve at least predicted the relatively “normal” and expected changes!
It’s so sad.. but I can understand it.. It...more
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It’s strange how this little book elicited even more emotions from than its predecessor!!
Ok, so maybe I’m too naïve.. but I was hoping that Ben gets back to the world he left exactly like it was.. I even imagined he’ll go back to find only a couple of minutes gone by.. and that would be the worst of it!
But OMG! What a dramatic change! And I really should’ve thought about it! Should’ve at least predicted the relatively “normal” and expected changes!
It’s so sad.. but I can understand it.. It...more
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3.5 stars - Spoilers
This was rather good. I enjoyed Ben's POV, he's not the most exciting of fellas but he's likeable and easy to root for. There's quite a bit actually covered in Undone — how Ben/Reid/Eli were torn away from their universe into a parallel one, Ben's guilt and need to help Reid/Eli go back home, Ben's powers and the consequences of using them, why Ben fell for Janelle, the effect she had on him, Ben's family, Ben's home and Ben/Eli's life once they returned home. It was all good...more
This was rather good. I enjoyed Ben's POV, he's not the most exciting of fellas but he's likeable and easy to root for. There's quite a bit actually covered in Undone — how Ben/Reid/Eli were torn away from their universe into a parallel one, Ben's guilt and need to help Reid/Eli go back home, Ben's powers and the consequences of using them, why Ben fell for Janelle, the effect she had on him, Ben's family, Ben's home and Ben/Eli's life once they returned home. It was all good...more
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I really had no intention on reading this book. It was just an in between....
What was I thinking?!?!
The answer: I wasn't thinking.
Because this little in between was amazing!
The best little spurt of information ever.
Now that I've read both Unraveling and Unbreakable, I see it is a perfect bridge between the two books.
I loved reading a story in Ben's point of view of exactly what happened to him when he went home.
Everything and Everyone is different.
Ben and Elijah spent...more
I really had no intention on reading this book. It was just an in between....
What was I thinking?!?!
The answer: I wasn't thinking.
Because this little in between was amazing!
The best little spurt of information ever.
Now that I've read both Unraveling and Unbreakable, I see it is a perfect bridge between the two books.
I loved reading a story in Ben's point of view of exactly what happened to him when he went home.
Everything and Everyone is different.
Ben and Elijah spent...more
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Honestly, I don't care too much for the first two stories. I love Ben, but he sounded like a smitten teenager. Well he is a teenager can't deny that but he sounded kind of crazy, being in love with a girl he had never spoken to before. With Ben, it was more than an infatuation His feelings weren't a crush. It's really sweet that Janelle saved him when they were younger, but if you've never interacted with someone, how can you love them or expect them to lo...more
Honestly, I don't care too much for the first two stories. I love Ben, but he sounded like a smitten teenager. Well he is a teenager can't deny that but he sounded kind of crazy, being in love with a girl he had never spoken to before. With Ben, it was more than an infatuation His feelings weren't a crush. It's really sweet that Janelle saved him when they were younger, but if you've never interacted with someone, how can you love them or expect them to lo...more
I loved
Unraveling
when I listened to the audiobook a couple of weeks ago. It was intense and fast-paced and everything I'm looking for in a good sci-fi novel: a take-charge heroine, a compelling storyline, and a secondary cast of characters that deserve a storylilne of their own. And with Elizabeth Norris' Undone, we get just that.
Ben was an awesome love interest for the seemingly fearless Janelle inthe first book in this series. And that's no less true with this novella. But I knew there was m...more
Ben was an awesome love interest for the seemingly fearless Janelle inthe first book in this series. And that's no less true with this novella. But I knew there was m...more
Ben's story is perfect. :)
The way Norris broke the sections out was great ("Before She Knew Me", "When I Saved Her", and "After I Left Her") and having read book 2 before diving into this novella, it made sense as well as clarified some things for me.
There isn't really that much for me to say here other than I loved it. The fact that Ben basically calls himself out for being a stalker (but not the creepy kind) will tell you that he has a great sense of humor and completely judges himself. I lov...more
The way Norris broke the sections out was great ("Before She Knew Me", "When I Saved Her", and "After I Left Her") and having read book 2 before diving into this novella, it made sense as well as clarified some things for me.
There isn't really that much for me to say here other than I loved it. The fact that Ben basically calls himself out for being a stalker (but not the creepy kind) will tell you that he has a great sense of humor and completely judges himself. I lov...more
*Some spoilers ahead* Poor Ben. Poor Eli. Poor Derek. Poor everyone!!! Ben and Eli imagined that their lives would continue on at home with everything pretty much as it was before. Nothing could be farther from that idea in reality. Were they missed? Of course they were. Did everything change when they suddenly went missing? Yes... For good. Death, disillusionment, and divorce is the sad result. And to add insult to injury? Now Ben and Eli are wanted by some freak of a despot who is willing to k...more
Undone is an e-novella written in Ben Michaels’ point of view and is set before, during, and after the events of the first book, Unraveling. This e-novella gives us readers more insight into Ben’s character, his past, his family, and friends. We also get to read his side of the story in the events that occurred in the first book. It also tells us what happened to him and his friends after the last events in Unraveling.
First of all, I would like to say that this e-novella made me love Ben even mo...more
First of all, I would like to say that this e-novella made me love Ben even mo...more
I heard on the grapevine that Undone gave more insight into Unbreakable so I bought the e-book on whim. I started Unbreakable a few days ago and I am thrilled I read this short story. Undone is petite and maybe a bit rushed but it definitely provides the reader with valuable information. I am also kind of happy that Norris wrote it in Ben's first person pov as opposed to his third. The glimpse into his mind only made me warm up to him more. Except, ugh, that ending! I twitch just thinking about...more
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Oh my shiny stars...told from Ben's …POV and starting before he saved Janelle's life we see just how much he was torn between fixing a wrong he was only partially responsible for and moving on. I have to admit on paper, comparing his actions to other YA male love interests, he sounds like a super-creep.
He admits to this, justifying himself by pointing out he understands he's being creepy. But I think what sets him apart is that he doesn't force his attentions on Janelle. We see various 'crucial'...more
He admits to this, justifying himself by pointing out he understands he's being creepy. But I think what sets him apart is that he doesn't force his attentions on Janelle. We see various 'crucial'...more
Enjoyed this ... three short stories told from Ben's POV. I especially enjoyed the last story, which takes place after Unraveling and before Unbreakable. I am, by the way, very excited about Unbreakable now. :-) Well, still excited. You know.
I wouldn't even put this book in the category of a novella, this book is a necessary read between Unraveling and Unbreakable. Sometimes I think novellas are published just to go through some of the same scenes in the book but from a different characters point of view. Undone has some of that but it also adds so much to the story, catches you up to where Unbreakable starts and if you've forgotten some of the storyline because it's been awhile since you read Unraveling this puts everything fresh i...more
Okay I much prefer this universe when Ben is the narrator as opposed to Janelle! This novella covers some of the events in Unravelling (from Ben's perspective) and a little after, as a bridge to the second book Unbreakable.
In Undone, we get to see some of the events through Ben's eyes and I really liked getting to hear his take on things as I had some problems with Janelle as the point-of-view character. You see a bit more of why Ben feels the way he does about Janelle and it did make me like h...more
In Undone, we get to see some of the events through Ben's eyes and I really liked getting to hear his take on things as I had some problems with Janelle as the point-of-view character. You see a bit more of why Ben feels the way he does about Janelle and it did make me like h...more
THAT'S where Ms. Norris decide's to leave Ben's story? I can't even think right now.
Gah, okay. So the first two of the short stories were great. I loved seeing things from Ben's perspective. It just underlined everything we knew about him already, and even though I didn't think it possible, gave him infinitely more depth.
Moving on to the third short story that bridges the gap between Unraveling and Unbreakable.. for the most part it was interesting to learn how his family were and how everythin...more
Gah, okay. So the first two of the short stories were great. I loved seeing things from Ben's perspective. It just underlined everything we knew about him already, and even though I didn't think it possible, gave him infinitely more depth.
Moving on to the third short story that bridges the gap between Unraveling and Unbreakable.. for the most part it was interesting to learn how his family were and how everythin...more
I LOVE BEN!!
I mean really, what else is there to say after reading this?
Honestly though, I'll try to write you a review!
The setup for this novella is wonderful - it's all in Ben's point of view and you get "Before She Knew Me", "When I Saved Her", and "After I Left Her".
Each section really gives you some insight on Ben's thoughts and what is happening in his life at the time.
From the very beginning when hestalked watched and admired Janelle to the very second where Unbreakable picks up and...more
I mean really, what else is there to say after reading this?
Honestly though, I'll try to write you a review!
The setup for this novella is wonderful - it's all in Ben's point of view and you get "Before She Knew Me", "When I Saved Her", and "After I Left Her".
Each section really gives you some insight on Ben's thoughts and what is happening in his life at the time.
From the very beginning when he
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I usually end up giving novellas 2, max 3 stars, because most of them are just too short for anything else. The stories, which are nice, are still nothing to write home about, but this one was definitely an exception!
The first 2 stories where a bit weird and honestly Ben was coming off as a major Stalker with a capital S and the way it was written was kinda stilted. They were very short sentences. It kept throwing me off. I didn't like it. Get it? Anyway, as it went on, the sentences got to a mo...more
The first 2 stories where a bit weird and honestly Ben was coming off as a major Stalker with a capital S and the way it was written was kinda stilted. They were very short sentences. It kept throwing me off. I didn't like it. Get it? Anyway, as it went on, the sentences got to a mo...more
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I think I'm in love with Eli. Still in love with Ben (maybe even more so after reading this novella from his point of view) but man, I just love Eli. I must also point out that in this short, 120 page novella, the F-bomb is dropped 24 times and I am pretty certain each time it's coming from Eli's mouth. To some, that might be a bit excessive, to me. . .it was perfect.
I really loved Unraveling and super excited for Unbreakable so I couldn't wait to rea...more
I think I'm in love with Eli. Still in love with Ben (maybe even more so after reading this novella from his point of view) but man, I just love Eli. I must also point out that in this short, 120 page novella, the F-bomb is dropped 24 times and I am pretty certain each time it's coming from Eli's mouth. To some, that might be a bit excessive, to me. . .it was perfect.
I really loved Unraveling and super excited for Unbreakable so I couldn't wait to rea...more
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Undone is a novella to help give you more insight into the series, namely, into Ben. Undone is composed of three parts. The first part focuses on Ben's life before Unraveling, showing a bit of his family life and setting up his unquestioning devotion to his friends. I knew that his devotion to his friends was important, but you really don't understand fully how strong that bond is, or why until you really get to see things here.
The second section is, by far...more
Undone is a novella to help give you more insight into the series, namely, into Ben. Undone is composed of three parts. The first part focuses on Ben's life before Unraveling, showing a bit of his family life and setting up his unquestioning devotion to his friends. I knew that his devotion to his friends was important, but you really don't understand fully how strong that bond is, or why until you really get to see things here.
The second section is, by far...more
UNDONE is an exciting, fast-paced novella told from Ben Michaels’ perspective that bridges the gap between the events that took place in book one, UNRAVELING, and those that take place in UNBREAKABLE, the final book in the series.
The story also gives readers a quick peek at events in Ben’s life that took place prior to the start of UNRAVELING up through everything that readers had experienced through Janelle’s eyes in that book.
While much of the earlier part of the story had already been reveale...more
The story also gives readers a quick peek at events in Ben’s life that took place prior to the start of UNRAVELING up through everything that readers had experienced through Janelle’s eyes in that book.
While much of the earlier part of the story had already been reveale...more
Mar 05, 2013
Christina {BookLoverRecommends}
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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swoon-worthy-guy
It's no secret that I've really, really been looking forward to reading this novella. Unraveling was one of the best books I read last year, and I couldn't wait to read something from Ben's pov!!! And it was great to read about him before Janelle "knew" about him, when he saved her and what exactly happened after the end of Unraveling when (view spoiler). But somehow, I'm.. disappointed. I was kind of expecting more, though I don't quite know what that...more
Apr 21, 2013
Moonlight Reviews...
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
male-pov,
memorys,
short-story,
sci-fi,
supernatural,
detective,
mystery,
horror,
fantasy,
as-loveable-as-ducks
After reading the first book UNRAVELING, I always wondered what would happen when Ben got back home. Then I found out it was in this book!
OMG! 'Happy dance!'
It was a lovely and heartbreaking story, to see it from Bens view really gave a full perspective of his feelings for Janelle and helped us really understand how deep his feelings run. It showed his courageous and loving side for his mother, brother, Eli and Janelle. And how far he would really go to keep them all safe and out of harms way.
I...more
OMG! 'Happy dance!'
It was a lovely and heartbreaking story, to see it from Bens view really gave a full perspective of his feelings for Janelle and helped us really understand how deep his feelings run. It showed his courageous and loving side for his mother, brother, Eli and Janelle. And how far he would really go to keep them all safe and out of harms way.
I...more
Review Posted on Reading Lark 4/6/13: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2013/...
Unraveling was such a fun read. I have been so anxious to continue Janelle and Ben's story. I picked up this little gem as soon as it released. Undone is a series of three short stories from Ben's perspective. I enjoyed getting inside of his head and comparing his perspective to Janelle's.
The first story focuses on Ben before he and Janelle officially become friends. Readers find out why he has such an intense attracti...more
Unraveling was such a fun read. I have been so anxious to continue Janelle and Ben's story. I picked up this little gem as soon as it released. Undone is a series of three short stories from Ben's perspective. I enjoyed getting inside of his head and comparing his perspective to Janelle's.
The first story focuses on Ben before he and Janelle officially become friends. Readers find out why he has such an intense attracti...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
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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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They're easy to recall with perfect clarity, whether I want to remember them or not. Any small thing can trigger them: a phrase, a smell, a thought. It brings everything back like I'm reliving that moment, a brief scene in the movie of my life, complete with how horrible I felt at the time. And I usually felt horrible in those moments that I want to forget that stick around.”
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