WORLDS KEPT THEM APART. DESTINY BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER.
Aria has lived her whole life in the protected
dome of Reverie. Her entire world confined to its spaces, she's never thought
to dream of what lies beyond its doors. So when her mother goes missing, Aria
knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland long enough to find her
are slim. Then Aria meets an outsider
named Perry. He's searching for someone too. He's also wild - a savage - but
might be her best hope at staying alive. If
they can survive, they are each other's best hope for finding answers
(GoodReads).
This book is gripping. I NEEDED to know
what happened. I also found the world-building subtle and fascinating--there is
so much more I want to know both about Reverie and the outside communities
(which absolutely reminded me of Graceling’s
world. Anybody?)
- Originality: 4. Sci-Fi dystopian where outside ‘civilization’ you get magic and subsistence living. A nice mix of genres that works here. The Smarteye (think computer-as-monocle) pod-people wear to connect to virtual reality is creepy but very cool technology.
- Absurdity: 5. Mostly because that blurb is so melodramatic. SHEESH. Oh and Aria is “special” and has some magic she didn’t know about. Because, you know, it is impossible for a YA heroine to be fully aware of her potential at the start of a series.
- Level of Paranormal Romance: 7. YUM. Perry is seriously attractive. AND there is actual action WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE. Not feather petting (sorry, I am still getting over having read Rapture. What a fool I am!). Get ready to swoon.
- Level of Harry Potter-ness: 5. Rossi’s descriptions of emotions as scents are particularly evocative, so a couple of points for literary niceties. And then the rest for magic-wielding! Harry Potter would be proud, even though there are no wands.
I LOVED this book so much and cannot wait to read book 2!And I agree..totally loved Perry and their relationship. Nodding my head to so much of what you said. I loved both worlds in different ways. The science fiction aspect of Aria's world is fascinating and I have this weakness for the raw, hard-to-survive feel of Perry's world.
ReplyDeleteGreat review!
ROSE from Vampire Academy knew she was hot and kick ass. JUST SAYING. #VampireAcademy4EVR
ReplyDeleteSo I had a cat named Perry. I will have to get over that to find him swoonworthy.
ReplyDeleteOTHERWISE, i read any book where a review can mention Graceling. And fairies... Overrated. This is also cheap on kindle right now so its happening!
Good to know that this is gripping. That's what I like to hear! I bought this on the kindle around Comic Con and am excited to dive into it next month as this month is crazy! I enjoyed reading your review!
ReplyDeleteI have heard SUCH good things about this book. Ah... need to read, I think.
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