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Altered #1.5
Betrayed
After leaving Anna, Sam, Cas, and Nick behind, Trev is on his own and under the watchful eye of the Branch once more. But where do Trev's loyalties really lie? Riley, Trev's overseer, is determined to find out. On Riley's command, Trev sets off on a mission to a small Wisconsin suburb. His locate and kill a seemingly innocent teen named Charlie. Trev soon learns, though, not everything is as it seems in this quiet town--most of all Charlie.Find out what Trev's been up to behind the scenes in this Altered Saga original short story.word 10,910 words
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2014
About the author
Jennifer Rush
22 books1,637 followersJennifer Rush grew up reading vampire fiction and took her first stab at writing her own bloodsucker book as a teenager (it might win an award for the worst vampire fiction ever written).
Now, many years and many books later, Jennifer enjoys writing action-packed middle grade and YA. She is the author of the Altered saga and Bot Wars series (written under the pen name J.V. Kade).
Jennifer currently lives on the shoreline of Lake Michigan with her husband and daughter, and occasionally gets to see her son when he needs to do laundry.
Now, many years and many books later, Jennifer enjoys writing action-packed middle grade and YA. She is the author of the Altered saga and Bot Wars series (written under the pen name J.V. Kade).
Jennifer currently lives on the shoreline of Lake Michigan with her husband and daughter, and occasionally gets to see her son when he needs to do laundry.
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March 31, 2021
I didn't really like Trev in Altered and something was off from the beginning about him and later he betrays the unit so I knew why I felt off about him. But then he also helps escape them and I knew that Trev would be helpful in the future somehow so this novella from Trev's POV was like a redemption story for him.
Trev is questioned by The Branch whether he helped escape Sam, Anna, Nick and Cas but Trev denies. He has to prove his loyalty to The Branch and for that he is sent to a small town in Wisconsin to kill someone named Charlie and upon finding out that Charlie is a nineteen year old female who seems innocent enough that Trev almost bails on the mission. But he finds out that the bullets are fakes and he shoots Charlie and that's when he gets recruited into the group that Sura was part of called Turncoats.
A nice little novella that I enjoyed immensely.
4 stars
Trev is questioned by The Branch whether he helped escape Sam, Anna, Nick and Cas but Trev denies. He has to prove his loyalty to The Branch and for that he is sent to a small town in Wisconsin to kill someone named Charlie and upon finding out that Charlie is a nineteen year old female who seems innocent enough that Trev almost bails on the mission. But he finds out that the bullets are fakes and he shoots Charlie and that's when he gets recruited into the group that Sura was part of called Turncoats.
A nice little novella that I enjoyed immensely.
4 stars
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October 16, 2018
Good but short. Really short. It ended at page 30 of the advertised 59.
August 26, 2014
((4.5 stars))
I only found out that this book was a thing yesterday at like eleven. And then I preordered it. And then I read it in an hour. And my HEART HURTS. Why must you do this to me, Rush?
Poor Trev, I just want him to be happy. I like the hopeful ending, and the promises it makes, but it was awful to see all the dislike he harbours for himself, and how he doesn't think he's deserving of forgiveness. I could easily read seven more novellas about Trev, to be honest. I want to see him get the happiness and the forgiveness he deserves.
To sum: a heartbreaking, hopeful novella with Jennifer Rush's trademark heart-pounding action
I only found out that this book was a thing yesterday at like eleven. And then I preordered it. And then I read it in an hour. And my HEART HURTS. Why must you do this to me, Rush?
Poor Trev, I just want him to be happy. I like the hopeful ending, and the promises it makes, but it was awful to see all the dislike he harbours for himself, and how he doesn't think he's deserving of forgiveness. I could easily read seven more novellas about Trev, to be honest. I want to see him get the happiness and the forgiveness he deserves.
To sum: a heartbreaking, hopeful novella with Jennifer Rush's trademark heart-pounding action
Want to Read
August 25, 2014OMG, WHAT IS THIS? What is this?? A freaking Trev novella?
Yes, please. With a slice of hotness, thank you.
Yes, please. With a slice of hotness, thank you.
September 23, 2022
I will never stop LOVING every single book J.R. writes. I swear to god, even tho this Novella was obviously super short and I wished for it to be longer, I still enjoyed every word if it!
July 16, 2017
Al final conseguís que vuelva a querer a Trev. Por un momento me asuste que todo volviese a ser una trampa tan jodida como siempre, pero no! Aunque todo sigue siendo un enredo enorme...
September 3, 2014
As always... I love everything about this series! Well maybe everything except the covers. Seriously they all have to be a shirtless guy? Can't we have a bit more originality? Maybe that's what sells books.
October 11, 2014
I definitely could use more Trev novellas!
April 4, 2017
Bien por Trev!
August 4, 2015
Betrayed is a short novella from Trev's point of view after the events of Altered. I fell in love with Trev during Altered, and even though he made some bad choices, I always rooted for him and I do hope he gets redemption - more than anyone else, he deserves it. Trev's wise, he has interesting train of thought, he's thoughtful but also full of action. The best thing about him is that he doesn't act without thinking every aspect first, and he's the type to observe others, signs and things. It makes him cautious, but that's also why he survives. Betrayed confirms this, and adds more to his character.
The only bad thing in Betrayed is it's shortness. But it's also a good thing as it's a quick read before diving in to next installment (for me, Reborn is next). It gives insight of Trev's thoughts, regrets and most of all, choices he makes and the things that motivates him. I love to read novellas like that, so for me Betrayed was a really good read. Rush knows how to write action but Betrayed has shown that she does great character studies, too. I'm a huge fan of Altered saga and this was perfect for me - therefore I highly recommend everyone who likes the saga to read Betrayed.
The only bad thing in Betrayed is it's shortness. But it's also a good thing as it's a quick read before diving in to next installment (for me, Reborn is next). It gives insight of Trev's thoughts, regrets and most of all, choices he makes and the things that motivates him. I love to read novellas like that, so for me Betrayed was a really good read. Rush knows how to write action but Betrayed has shown that she does great character studies, too. I'm a huge fan of Altered saga and this was perfect for me - therefore I highly recommend everyone who likes the saga to read Betrayed.
October 1, 2014
I loved this short story. The Branch has Trev between a rock and a hard spot and they order him to When he actually goes to the place of his mission and
I can't say too much about the story itself, but I really liked it and I hope that we get more of the new character in books to follow.
Recommendation: Definitely a sweet, short addition to the other books in the series.
I can't say too much about the story itself, but I really liked it and I hope that we get more of the new character in books to follow.
Recommendation: Definitely a sweet, short addition to the other books in the series.
August 18, 2017
Trev! I'm glad this novella was written because it's great to see some stuff from Trev's point of view. I liked getting inside his head a bit. But, it was kind of a tease! I would LOVE to see what happens next. I'd love a fuller novella that tells everything that happened with him from the time he turned on his unit until when he met up with Nick in Reborn.
So, if you are fan of Trev and/or the series, you're going to like this novella, but be prepared for it to leave you wanting more than we got.
So, if you are fan of Trev and/or the series, you're going to like this novella, but be prepared for it to leave you wanting more than we got.
January 20, 2015
3.5
Everyone has two lives. The second begins when you realize you only have one.
Everyone has two lives. The second begins when you realize you only have one.
September 1, 2014
One complaint... it was too short! I need more Trav. This is seriously one of the best novella I have read so far.
January 2, 2015
Ahora comenzare a leer Erased.
September 6, 2014
WHAT WAS THAT ENDING!?! I seriously need more! I hope Trev gets a full length book.
June 5, 2015
I liked it a lot! <3
Poor Trev u.u
Poor Trev u.u
March 14, 2019
No se muy bien cómo hacer esta reseña. Siempre me pasa cuando tengo sentimientos encontrados. Trev no me acaba de caer bien. Pero aún así saber porque hizo lo que hizo y como lo soluciona o intenta solucionar me ha parecido genial. Otro punto de vista .
February 9, 2023
I enjoyed this short novel much better than the prequel novel. In this one we get a look at Trev in the after math of the first book and we get to see his perspective. I like Trev and to get a little more of him was fun.
February 13, 2020
4.5
Wait i love Trev I forgive him for everything. Time for revenge
Wait i love Trev I forgive him for everything. Time for revenge
March 9, 2020
Trev bb! Sabía qe podía confiar en ti jajajaajaja (mentira, hasta antes de leer este libro pensaba que eras un traidor mentiroso oso.)
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February 7, 2016
After Trev helps his unit escape, he knows exactly which side he is on, even though he knows there's hardly a way back into that circle. I always knew he was one of the good guys! =) And because Riley isn't as stupid as I wish he was, he has his suspicions. Trev, being as smart and adaptable as they come, knows he has to find a way to make it work as a sabotaging agent inside the Branch without getting himself killed. It's the perfect place for him to be, if you ask me. If someone can pull it off, it's Trev. Coz let's face it, the man is dangerously cunning, and if it weren't for his good heart, he'd be exactly the sort of killing machine the Branch wants.
It's a good thing Sura's undercover group is thinking he could be one of the good ones, too. Thus, they have their hands in the assignment to test Trev's loyalties. And what a sweet test she was! I liked all about Charlie, no need to go into details. She's the prefect match for Trev, both sweet and ballsie, not what you expect at first glance, and I could imagine they'd become more than just partners in crime later on. Which can only be good for Trev's sanity.
Area Scan: Idea: 5/5 -- Style/Vocab: 5/5 -- Plot: 5/5 -- Heroine: 5/5 -- Hero: 5/5 -- Hearts: 5/5 -- Tears: 5/5 -- Heat: 4/5 -- Thrills: 5/5
It's a good thing Sura's undercover group is thinking he could be one of the good ones, too. Thus, they have their hands in the assignment to test Trev's loyalties. And what a sweet test she was! I liked all about Charlie, no need to go into details. She's the prefect match for Trev, both sweet and ballsie, not what you expect at first glance, and I could imagine they'd become more than just partners in crime later on. Which can only be good for Trev's sanity.
Area Scan: Idea: 5/5 -- Style/Vocab: 5/5 -- Plot: 5/5 -- Heroine: 5/5 -- Hero: 5/5 -- Hearts: 5/5 -- Tears: 5/5 -- Heat: 4/5 -- Thrills: 5/5
January 4, 2015
In the short novella "Betrayed" the story revolves around Trev Harper who betrayed his friends, but then helped them break free from the farmhouse laboratory. Under torture he continues to validate his innocence in his friends escape, but the Branch is about to test his loyalty, ordering him to kill an innocent student in Wisconsin.
In a plot that's focused on Trev Harper's need to win back the respect, trust and friendship of Sam, Anna, Cas and Nick, he agrees to a mission that tests not only his resolve but also his moral integrity. The story is fast-paced with twists that captivate the reader. Skilfully Jennifer Rush weaves a plot that gives insight into Trev's determination and ingenuity after meeting Charlie the bright and innocent high school student he has to track and kill. Yet even in this novella Jennifer Rush develops a plot that vibrates with drama and energy.
"Betrayed" gives you insight into a fascinating and likeable character who made a bad decision that cost him the respect of his friends. I liked Trev Harper with all his flaws and strengths and hope to see more of him and the "Turncoats" , the resistance organization in the next novel.
In a plot that's focused on Trev Harper's need to win back the respect, trust and friendship of Sam, Anna, Cas and Nick, he agrees to a mission that tests not only his resolve but also his moral integrity. The story is fast-paced with twists that captivate the reader. Skilfully Jennifer Rush weaves a plot that gives insight into Trev's determination and ingenuity after meeting Charlie the bright and innocent high school student he has to track and kill. Yet even in this novella Jennifer Rush develops a plot that vibrates with drama and energy.
"Betrayed" gives you insight into a fascinating and likeable character who made a bad decision that cost him the respect of his friends. I liked Trev Harper with all his flaws and strengths and hope to see more of him and the "Turncoats" , the resistance organization in the next novel.
September 19, 2014
In Betrayed we get an inside scoop on Trev. Just like the other three boys, Trev is a complicated character. He betrays his friends for his own gains, but we could see that he feels guilty about the events that happened in Altered. Throughout the novella he wishes he could go back to Anna, Sam, Cas, and Nick but we know that's not going to happen as the boys made it clear at the end of book 1 that if they find Trev, the consequences aren't great. Trev wasn't my favorite Altered boy, but I like how he sought answers in the quotes he spouted to Anna. In this short novella, he is on a mission to kill an innocent girl name Charlie. While he knows what he did in Altered is wrong, he didn't kill. However, once he finds out Charlie's identity, he knows that he can't kill anyone that 1) matters and 2) innocent people that don't know what's going on.
The end of the novella sets the motion for Erased and also despite their brief encounter, I'm already cheering on for Trev and Charlie.
The end of the novella sets the motion for Erased and also despite their brief encounter, I'm already cheering on for Trev and Charlie.
September 18, 2021
I loved this novella, but I think that Jennifer Rush got the numbering of her books wrong and I recommend reading it the way that I did.
I read it:
Altered (#1)
Erased (#2)
Forged (#.5)
Betrayed (#1.5)
If you read Forged first, it makes no sense and ruins the plot twists and if you read Betrayed (#1.5) before Erased (#2), you view Trev differently than if you go straight from Altered (#1) to Erased (#2). Going from Altered (#1) to Betrayed (#1.5) and then Erased (#2) cheapens Trev's involvement in Erased (#2).
Now I just can't wait to read the final book and novella. This novella make me hope that Trev will show up even if for only a moment because his character adds so much depth to the series, but at the same time I am very pleased with the ending of this novella and would be happy with this as his last part in the series (his ending in Betrayed (#2) was too open ended with no hope in sight where as this made me see exactly why he was Anna's best friend).
I read it:
Altered (#1)
Erased (#2)
Forged (#.5)
Betrayed (#1.5)
If you read Forged first, it makes no sense and ruins the plot twists and if you read Betrayed (#1.5) before Erased (#2), you view Trev differently than if you go straight from Altered (#1) to Erased (#2). Going from Altered (#1) to Betrayed (#1.5) and then Erased (#2) cheapens Trev's involvement in Erased (#2).
Now I just can't wait to read the final book and novella. This novella make me hope that Trev will show up even if for only a moment because his character adds so much depth to the series, but at the same time I am very pleased with the ending of this novella and would be happy with this as his last part in the series (his ending in Betrayed (#2) was too open ended with no hope in sight where as this made me see exactly why he was Anna's best friend).
April 1, 2016
Un libro desde el punto de vista de Trev. Pero como es una precuela, sólo tiene como 30 páginas.
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NECESITO MÁS LIBROS DESDE EL PUNTO DE VISTA DE LOS CHICOS.
Y más teniendo en cuenta que no he podido leer Rebornmaldita pobreza
Cuando leí Erased ya sentía que Trev necesitaba perdón, pero con este... DAMN
Él de verdad quiere el perdón de ellos. Y con este libro me di cuenta que es TOTALMENTE justificada su manera de actuar.
Es imposible no enamorarse de cualquiera de estos niños.
Ah.
Una chida precuela, pero muy corta.
NECESITO MÁS LIBROS DESDE EL PUNTO DE VISTA DE LOS CHICOS.
Y más teniendo en cuenta que no he podido leer Reborn
Cuando leí Erased ya sentía que Trev necesitaba perdón, pero con este... DAMN
Él de verdad quiere el perdón de ellos. Y con este libro me di cuenta que es TOTALMENTE justificada su manera de actuar.
Es imposible no enamorarse de cualquiera de estos niños.
Ah.
Una chida precuela, pero muy corta.
May 12, 2016
A very simple story, but actually helped to rekindle my interest in this series. We follow Trev as he works to become a good little Branch soldier again- all with the aim to become the best mole possible for his unit, his family. He feels deep guilt about his betrayal of them even though he was merely a puppet in the whole thing.
It was Helen Keller who said, '"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." And I had never felt as alone as I did now. Like an anchor cut from its ship, sitting on the bottom of some dark ocean floor. I hadn't realized it, when I turned Anna and the other over to the Branch, just how much better I was when I was with them.
This quick story sets in motion acts that I hope will come up in the next book and once again garners my interest in following through with this series.
It was Helen Keller who said, '"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." And I had never felt as alone as I did now. Like an anchor cut from its ship, sitting on the bottom of some dark ocean floor. I hadn't realized it, when I turned Anna and the other over to the Branch, just how much better I was when I was with them.
This quick story sets in motion acts that I hope will come up in the next book and once again garners my interest in following through with this series.
October 22, 2016
Oh, Trev. Oh, Trev. Nunca pude superar tu traición, pero con estas páginas te comprendo mejor y ahora hasta me gustas, y mucho. Ahora que acabo de leerme Reborn, no puedo entender dónde está Charlie, porque verdaderamente, de verdad de la buena, que me ha gustado mucho y me hubiese encantado conocer más de ella y ver dónde va su relación con Trev, si continúa o no, que ojalá que sí porque son potencialmente una pareja muy cute. Así que sólo me queda pedir, una vez más, otro libro de esta saga tan genial y ahora mucho más después de haber leído este <3 No puedo tener suficiente de estos chicos!!
May 10, 2015
3.5 stars. Trev has a lot of making up to do and the way to it is not gonna be easy. He has to redeem his self amongst the Branch, to prove his loyalty and his worth.
When you are an avid book reader, sometimes you tend to get ahead of the book itself. Your thoughts linger a bit to what might happen next. I admit I felt this when it was revealed that Marie and Charlie are "double agents" so to speak. I thought that was just another test for Trev, after all, there is no one safe enough to trust at the Branch. So, them being on his side was a bit suspicious but I think it turned out for the better. There's still a little ray of light for Trev and the others.
When you are an avid book reader, sometimes you tend to get ahead of the book itself. Your thoughts linger a bit to what might happen next. I admit I felt this when it was revealed that Marie and Charlie are "double agents" so to speak. I thought that was just another test for Trev, after all, there is no one safe enough to trust at the Branch. So, them being on his side was a bit suspicious but I think it turned out for the better. There's still a little ray of light for Trev and the others.
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