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Split Second (Pivot Point, #2)

Kasie West

Start date: March 8, 2014

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Apr 17, 2013 Noella rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Split Second had big shoes to fill after the cliffhanger and wave of emotions brought on by Pivot Point! After only a glimpse of abilities/powers coming into play in the previous book, the focus on the characters using their abilities was overwhelming in Split Second. I can't say I enjoyed these parts much, when in the back of my mind I keep questioning how convenient it was for them to use their powers in certain situations. (view spoiler) Split Second had big shoes to fill after the cliffhanger and wave of emotions brought on by Pivot Point! After only a glimpse of abilities/powers coming into play in the previous book, the focus on the characters using their abilities was overwhelming in Split Second. I can't say I enjoyed these parts much, when in the back of my mind I keep questioning how convenient it was for them to use their powers in certain situations. (view spoiler)

Addie's power advancement brought her the ability to slow down time and this is the power that causes (view spoiler)

The writing was no doubt addictive. The addition of Laila's point of view shook things up a bit. I didn't think I would like it seeing as we don't really know much about Laila, but about a quarter of the way into the book, I started enjoying both Addie's and Laila's points of view equally.

I loved the relationship between Addie and her father and how her mother was also keeping tabs with her via Laila. The friendship between Addie and Laila was heartwarming. The author writes really great characters and is masterful at evoking strong feelings with her words. The moment where (view spoiler) had me giddy while (view spoiler)definitely pulled some heart strings. The romance was so swoon-worthy. It was hard not to sail those ships! ...more

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Aug 10, 2014 Kate rated it it was amazing

*Sigh* This book was perfect! It was a great sequel to Pivot Point and I was so happy with the way Kasie West ended things. It actually brought tears to my eyes when Connor did what he did for Trevor in the end.
I loved all of the characters so much, I even felt for Duke, hoping he could find happiness in the end.
Split Second was told from both Addie and Laila’s points of view. Their voices did blend sometimes, confusing me about whose head I was in, but it was still great.
I loved the twists and ...more

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