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Book Divas (227 KP) rated Flashfall (Flashfall #1) in Books
Dec 12, 2017 (Updated Dec 12, 2017)
What a riveting story line! The author's creative world building immediately sucked me in and kept me immersed in the entire story. I loved some characters and of course I disliked others and did I mention that the characters were also well developed?! Full of many twists and turns and I know that readers will enjoy the dystopian world and tale that this author has created. Crossing my fingers and toes that this will become a series.
I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. I made no guarantee of a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are unbiased and my own.}
I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. I made no guarantee of a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are unbiased and my own.}
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated After The Darkness Omnibus: Episodes 1 - 6 in Books
Jan 12, 2018
[After The Darkness Omnibus:Episodes 1-6] by [SunHi Mistwalker] is set in a dystopian world where it is always winter. There are some people of privilege who live fairly comfortably but that can be taken away from you for saying anything bad about the government. Those people are often killed or turned into mindless puppets to serve the higher classes. The story follows the entwining lives of one young girl and the "hunter" with a conscience who capture her and her young sister. The way they fight for life and what is right changes throughout the story. This was an enjoyable read with interesting setting and characters.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four in Books
Aug 15, 2017
One of the most life-changing books I've read
George Orwell's terrifying dystopian novel is one of those books that has gone down as the all-time top 100 books to read. It explores the idea of "double-think" not too dissimilar to what we currently call the "Post-Truth" era. Written in 1948, Orwell envisioned a world ruled by the Soviet Union in which all information was distorted and monitored to the point that thoughts were also exposed. It is terrifying beyond belief, as the main character Winston Smith attempts to explore his own mind not before facing the infamous Room 101. A really important read for our time.
Jennifer Daniell (108 KP) rated Eden (The Eden Trilogy, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2018
I loved this book. LOVED. One of my top reads in the past couple years for sure. I received it for free after winning a Goodreads giveaway. I don't want to give anything away so I will be general in my review. The concept/plot are unique but believable. The characters were really well rounded and relatable. You are immediately sucked in to their world. This was so much better than a lot of the dystopian books that are being pumped out right now. I love that it could stand alone as well as being the first installment of a trilogy. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Jennifer Daniell (108 KP) rated The Neptune Project (The Neptune Project, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2018
This was a GREAT read. It sucked me in right from the beginning and the characters had depth and were rounded enough that you were immediately attached to them. I don't want to write about the plot so much as I received an advanced copy through a goodreads giveaway and I definitely don't want to spoil it for any potential readers! That being said, the story line is unique and captivating and fits well with the YA/Dystopian genre without being another one of the tired, overworked books that are being pumped out right now. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up.
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Wireless in Books
Jan 8, 2021
3.75 stars
I haven't read a dystopian story in quite a while so this was a nice change. And I actually quite liked it. The storyline wasn't something I'd read before and I was intrigued how it would play out.
I was really into it until about 70% when it went a little awry for me. Aiden vanished from Keith's life for a while and like Keith I was a little WTF? And then I wasn't totally convinced by the reasoning behind it to start with...but the last 10% or so made up for it.
It was an interesting take on what the future might be like.
I haven't read a dystopian story in quite a while so this was a nice change. And I actually quite liked it. The storyline wasn't something I'd read before and I was intrigued how it would play out.
I was really into it until about 70% when it went a little awry for me. Aiden vanished from Keith's life for a while and like Keith I was a little WTF? And then I wasn't totally convinced by the reasoning behind it to start with...but the last 10% or so made up for it.
It was an interesting take on what the future might be like.