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"Sometimes it seems like everything I've done has been to help you be ready for someone else."
Ugh, nope. Nope nope nope. I didn't like this one. I want to blame it on the fact that I've read 3 or 4 dystopian books back to back - which is always a bad idea - but that's not it.
I just...didn't connect with anyone in this book. And, I don't agree with Cassia. Most of her actions & attractions just don't make sense,
and the world just didn't come alive. it was like I had to use all the other books I' ...more
Ugh, nope. Nope nope nope. I didn't like this one. I want to blame it on the fact that I've read 3 or 4 dystopian books back to back - which is always a bad idea - but that's not it.
I just...didn't connect with anyone in this book. And, I don't agree with Cassia. Most of her actions & attractions just don't make sense,
and the world just didn't come alive. it was like I had to use all the other books I' ...more
This marks my 30th book this year and thus I've successfully completed the challenge. Yay! *throws confetti*
As for the book itself:
I enjoyed getting to know the world Cassie lives in. Even though the idea isn't exactly new (and I found myself comparing the story to other books I've read recently like the Hunger Games or 'classics' like Brave New World and 1984), it's the details and the characters that count and I liked both. I'm looking forward to the next book and already have some ideas of w ...more
As for the book itself:
I enjoyed getting to know the world Cassie lives in. Even though the idea isn't exactly new (and I found myself comparing the story to other books I've read recently like the Hunger Games or 'classics' like Brave New World and 1984), it's the details and the characters that count and I liked both. I'm looking forward to the next book and already have some ideas of w ...more
Well written but very teen oriented. Did not end how I wanted but I will be reading the second book.
Like another dystopian tale. Interesting, but slow paced.
Jul 17, 2011
Netanella
marked it as to-read
Nov 01, 2011
Suzanne
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Dec 06, 2012
Kelly
marked it as to-read-wishlist
Feb 11, 2013
Kari
marked it as to-read
Oct 22, 2013
Kelly
marked it as to-read
Jan 06, 2014
Mimmi
marked it as to-read
