I saw the Will Smith movie before reading the book and this is very different. The part about discovering then losing the dog was particularly dramatiI saw the Will Smith movie before reading the book and this is very different. The part about discovering then losing the dog was particularly dramatic. It's a book that certainly feels as if it belongs in a particular decade but the loneliness of the character would ring true at any time. It did in the movie and I think only someone like Will Smith would have been able to pull it off that well. It was an excellent casting decision and well adapted....more
Excellent novella. If you're a Four fan. You'll want to read each of these.Excellent novella. If you're a Four fan. You'll want to read each of these....more
I liked this novella and getting a glimpse into the build-up of what was going on in the Dauntless faction before Tris showed up. It made me even saddI liked this novella and getting a glimpse into the build-up of what was going on in the Dauntless faction before Tris showed up. It made me even sadder though, knowing how the whole thing ended....more
If you're a Divergent fan or a Four fan you'll really like this novella. I loved this glimpse into how Four got his name and how he became Dauntless. If you're a Divergent fan or a Four fan you'll really like this novella. I loved this glimpse into how Four got his name and how he became Dauntless. ...more
This one is unlike anything I've ever read before. I so love Poe. She's so angry and vengeful and powerful and smart and the armor she made to protectThis one is unlike anything I've ever read before. I so love Poe. She's so angry and vengeful and powerful and smart and the armor she made to protect the ship is something she wears herself. You can almost see how sharp and bristly she is as she cuts the people around her. Such an excellent character. Hope there's more coming!...more
I wasn't sure I was going to get to the end. The suspense last right up until the last page. If you're a Maze Runner fan, pick up this duology. All thI wasn't sure I was going to get to the end. The suspense last right up until the last page. If you're a Maze Runner fan, pick up this duology. All those characters feel very real and they'll keep you on the edge of your seat. My favorite scene was at the end so I won't spoil it for you. Did not see any of it coming. Excellent story!...more
Best of the series. Loved how it ended. The idea of gene mods is fascinating as is the idea of sensing moods and intentions through pheromones. Wow thBest of the series. Loved how it ended. The idea of gene mods is fascinating as is the idea of sensing moods and intentions through pheromones. Wow the father figure was creepy! Still shuddering just thinking of him. ...more
I love the little yellow bird and I want one. It was so cool to follow the heroine above ground for the first time. We take for granted wonderful thinI love the little yellow bird and I want one. It was so cool to follow the heroine above ground for the first time. We take for granted wonderful things like the moon and the sky and trees. Really like the new characters and can't wait to see what happens next, especially after that cliffhanger ending....more
A very scary version of the future. Love the dystopian setting with the cars piled up on the side of the road and broken down cities and malls. I coulA very scary version of the future. Love the dystopian setting with the cars piled up on the side of the road and broken down cities and malls. I could easily see this one translating into film. The most memorable scene for me is when the heroine is captured by the enemy....more
What a scary world. All this starts happening when the kids turn ten? Poor kids! Really liked the heroine and the hero and all the different colors. CWhat a scary world. All this starts happening when the kids turn ten? Poor kids! Really liked the heroine and the hero and all the different colors. Curious about the range of the different colors and the various abilities they have. And that ending! Wowsers....more
Wow! Loved this one even more than the first. I really, really, like Finn and his whole emerging story. The demon king guy was an awesome villain. WinWow! Loved this one even more than the first. I really, really, like Finn and his whole emerging story. The demon king guy was an awesome villain. Winced many times over the whole pregnancy in the wilderness thing. Really felt for that girl. Can't even imagine. Wonderful read!...more
The end of the series left me feeling satisfied if not wanting more which is a good thing. The sword, Pookie-Bear, is actually my favorite thing aboutThe end of the series left me feeling satisfied if not wanting more which is a good thing. The sword, Pookie-Bear, is actually my favorite thing about this series. I love that the sword has feelings and can unlock places, and do other cool stuff. Those water beasties were horrible! Shudder. Raffe is pretty awesome. Loved the tricked out RV for the twins too....more
This one picks up right after the first book leaves off. Tons of action and danger. Fascinated by what the sword can do. Laughed about the sword's newThis one picks up right after the first book leaves off. Tons of action and danger. Fascinated by what the sword can do. Laughed about the sword's new name. Loved when Raffe showed up. Also very curious about Beleil and his back story....more
I love the whole weaving of threads and that everything and everyone breaks down into that. So interesting to realize this was actually something thatI love the whole weaving of threads and that everything and everyone breaks down into that. So interesting to realize this was actually something that took place during or after WWII. Not what I expected at all. Love the whole science twist at the end....more
What a fast, exciting read! I've never thought about angels in quite this way. The wing reattachment is such an interesting idea. Love the swords too.What a fast, exciting read! I've never thought about angels in quite this way. The wing reattachment is such an interesting idea. Love the swords too....more
**spoiler alert** A wonderful peek into the world topside. So curious to know what happened with the war and how the nanites were created. Loved the c**spoiler alert** A wonderful peek into the world topside. So curious to know what happened with the war and how the nanites were created. Loved the crazy hybrid vultures and the epilogue with Mother! Super creepy....more
What a frightening thought to be a kid trapped in a store as the world crumbles around you. At least there is food and water and sleeping bags. And wiWhat a frightening thought to be a kid trapped in a store as the world crumbles around you. At least there is food and water and sleeping bags. And with half the kids being elementary school age, it made the story have a much scarier feel. ...more
**spoiler alert** I loved walking the underwater city of Atlantia. It was so beautiful. I could easily picture the trees made of metal and the blue ba**spoiler alert** I loved walking the underwater city of Atlantia. It was so beautiful. I could easily picture the trees made of metal and the blue bats that sat in them. I also love the hints of the sea witch and the sirens and the cool powers they had. My absolutely favorite thing though was the ability to hold voices in shells. Such a cool idea....more
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