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everything you could hope for in a historical novel. Very refreshing to see a WWII perspective from the German side, and the moral ambiguity that was pervasive in 1943 Germany. Sigrid is a woman who you can both hate and admire. You really can't know how you would act if faced with the decisions she was, and that's what makes this book so terrifying.
Cinder is 36% android, and the legal property of her step mother. Working as a mechanic to help pay for her family's lifestyle, she meets the handsome Prince Kai of the Eastern Commonwealth when he brings her a robot to fix. After her step sister is struck down with an incurable plague, Cinder is sold off as a research subject but soon finds out she may be even more different than she realizes. Can she help her world fight this plague and keep Prince Kai from marrying the evil Lunar Queen who only wants to rule Earth?
I really enjoyed the world-building in this tale. Earth is divided up much differently than in our time, and Meyer has a nice mix of future and Asian flavors in the new city of Beijing. Although Prince Kai is not really described in the best detail, I imagine him to be a handsome Asian prince which is nice to see. The stuff with the ball was a bit tiresome, but I liked how it made sense in the end. The evil mind controlling Lunar race was pretty cool too. Reminded me a bit of the evil King Leck in Graceling and Bitterblue. Hard enemy to fight, for sure! I am excited to see how Cinder fights against Queen Levana. I also loved that Cinder was a mechanic and into fixing her own body parts and old cars. She didn't need a dress or fancy parties, she only put up with it to save her man. Ends in a cliff hanger, so I'm definitely interested to see where this party is heading!
I really enjoyed the world-building in this tale. Earth is divided up much differently than in our time, and Meyer has a nice mix of future and Asian flavors in the new city of Beijing. Although Prince Kai is not really described in the best detail, I imagine him to be a handsome Asian prince which is nice to see. The stuff with the ball was a bit tiresome, but I liked how it made sense in the end. The evil mind controlling Lunar race was pretty cool too. Reminded me a bit of the evil King Leck in Graceling and Bitterblue. Hard enemy to fight, for sure! I am excited to see how Cinder fights against Queen Levana. I also loved that Cinder was a mechanic and into fixing her own body parts and old cars. She didn't need a dress or fancy parties, she only put up with it to save her man. Ends in a cliff hanger, so I'm definitely interested to see where this party is heading!
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Aria, Perry, Roar, the dwellers, and the Tides need to rescue Cinder and finally escape to the Still Blue as their world falls apart.
Some spoilers ahead...reader beware!
This series ender was a bit lackluster for me. I never really got a great explanation for WHY the Aether existed, or how the Still Blue could be possible. I also grew tired of the bouts of jealousy that Rossi made Aria and Peregrine go through. Their commitment was established, let's focus on more important things, like surviving! Sable continued to be a bad ass villain and I was happy when he got his in the end, but the addition of a plot line involing Aria's father was not as impactful as it could have been. Glad I finished. This ender left me feeling the same as Allegiant, a bit cold.
Some spoilers ahead...reader beware!
This series ender was a bit lackluster for me. I never really got a great explanation for WHY the Aether existed, or how the Still Blue could be possible. I also grew tired of the bouts of jealousy that Rossi made Aria and Peregrine go through. Their commitment was established, let's focus on more important things, like surviving! Sable continued to be a bad ass villain and I was happy when he got his in the end, but the addition of a plot line involing Aria's father was not as impactful as it could have been. Glad I finished. This ender left me feeling the same as Allegiant, a bit cold.
Review based on an ARC received from www.netgalley.com
Katie and George meet after a brief scuffle over the last copy of the hottest new video game they waited in line all night long to purchase. Both certified geeks, will they overcome their awkwardness and find love, even if they are constantly blocked by video game playing and their equally geeky friends?
Cute story, but I often forgot these were 20 year olds in college and not high school students. Katie, George, and their friends are on winter break, but none of them have jobs. The also all live with their parents and need to constantly ask mom for money. I guess this is reality for some people, but not one character has a job?
They also seem to never be able to leave their 'best friends' behind, and the making out with others in the room is so high school I can't even stand it. If you are 20 something and HAVE NO JOB you can find time and places to be alone (and not have to go parking).
The word "douche" was also used to a bit of an excess. I'm no prude in the cussing department, but with all of the other creative geeky references I think we could find some better filth. The sex, the brief amount inferred, also not too sexy, but hey, these are awkward people so it is to be expected.
I think this would have been much better scaled down to high school age characters and for a bit of younger audience. The geeky references definitely hit home for someone of my generation (I'm 30) and I did get chuckles, but I much preferred Ready Player One by Ernest Cline for story, romance, and content.
Katie and George meet after a brief scuffle over the last copy of the hottest new video game they waited in line all night long to purchase. Both certified geeks, will they overcome their awkwardness and find love, even if they are constantly blocked by video game playing and their equally geeky friends?
Cute story, but I often forgot these were 20 year olds in college and not high school students. Katie, George, and their friends are on winter break, but none of them have jobs. The also all live with their parents and need to constantly ask mom for money. I guess this is reality for some people, but not one character has a job?
They also seem to never be able to leave their 'best friends' behind, and the making out with others in the room is so high school I can't even stand it. If you are 20 something and HAVE NO JOB you can find time and places to be alone (and not have to go parking).
The word "douche" was also used to a bit of an excess. I'm no prude in the cussing department, but with all of the other creative geeky references I think we could find some better filth. The sex, the brief amount inferred, also not too sexy, but hey, these are awkward people so it is to be expected.
I think this would have been much better scaled down to high school age characters and for a bit of younger audience. The geeky references definitely hit home for someone of my generation (I'm 30) and I did get chuckles, but I much preferred Ready Player One by Ernest Cline for story, romance, and content.