I always think dystopian novels are not for me until I read one like this and love it. Marie Lu created a very believable world and brought it to lifeI always think dystopian novels are not for me until I read one like this and love it. Marie Lu created a very believable world and brought it to life for me in a way that didn't overshadow or detract from the story. I was invested in both characters, June and Day, never wanting to skip over one to get to the next. The other thing I loved about Legend is that I didn't feel like it ended abruptly in the middle of the story. That's a pet peeve of mine when I read trilogies. I felt like there was a satisfying ending--the conclusion of the main conflict of this book--while planting the seeds of the conflict to come in the next book. ...more
Amazing writing and imagery...truly frightening vision of the future (probably because it seems plausible.) I read this after watching the TV adaptatiAmazing writing and imagery...truly frightening vision of the future (probably because it seems plausible.) I read this after watching the TV adaptation which I highly recommend. ...more
This is a story about a world where there are two types of people: Silvers, with silver blood and unique powers that allow them to rule; and Reds, witThis is a story about a world where there are two types of people: Silvers, with silver blood and unique powers that allow them to rule; and Reds, with red blood and no power who live as slaves. The main character, Mare, is red-blooded but with a unique power like the Silvers. If you like dystopians, then give it a try--it's hugely popular and the set-up is interesting. I'm not sure why I couldn't get into it. Maybe I'll come back to it another time. ...more
A great premise of a future world where everyone is made pretty at the age of sixteen. Of course there's sinister undertones--is everyone really happyA great premise of a future world where everyone is made pretty at the age of sixteen. Of course there's sinister undertones--is everyone really happy and why? Beyond the city, there's a encampment of renegades and Tally joins them, forced to betray a friend or lose out on her chance of being pretty. What will she do? I've had this book on my shelves for years and glad I finally read it. Though I never really connected to the characters, I still found it an interesting read because of the unique world and concept....more
This is the story of a teen named America, who is one of 35 girls chosen for The Selection, a method for the Prince to choose his wife. It's a great hThis is the story of a teen named America, who is one of 35 girls chosen for The Selection, a method for the Prince to choose his wife. It's a great hook! Though the futuristic world wasn't well-drawn for me, I did like the caste system Cass created where everyone is born to a number and that determines their status, job and marriage possibilities. It's always great fun to see someone rise above the unfairness of a system like that. This book has echoes of The Hunger Games, a plot like The Bachelor, and the fairy tale feel of Cinderella. Though there was nothing new or compelling here, it's great romantic escapism for tweens and teens....more
I absolutely loved the unique premise of this book--a retelling of Cinderella in a futuristic world where Cinder is a cyborg. That first scene where tI absolutely loved the unique premise of this book--a retelling of Cinderella in a futuristic world where Cinder is a cyborg. That first scene where the prince comes to Cinder's shop booth and she has a mechanical foot--so great how it brought together elements of the original in a completely unique way. I was less excited as I read on and realized that, unlike the fairy tale, there was no ending (happy or otherwise.) I got no resolution to problems of the society, to Cinder's family issues, not even a romantic resolution with Prince Kai. I realize that's how many series books are these days and most people don't seem to mind. So, chalk it down to a quirk of mine, but I would have liked this a lot more if it hadn't left so many thing up in the air....more
Dystopian novels aren't my fav, but I did love the unique world created in PURE. Detonations created blasts that fused people with the objects/environDystopian novels aren't my fav, but I did love the unique world created in PURE. Detonations created blasts that fused people with the objects/environment surrounding them. Pressia has a doll's head instead of her hand. Bradwell has birds fused into his back. It's imaginative and horrific all at the same time, and I also liked that the MCs were not beautiful people. Along with the Wretches, there are people who grew up protected in the Dome--Partridge is one of them. He leaves the Dome on a quest and the characters meet and there are some good twists and surprises. The last 150 pages was where the book picked up and held my attention. The writing was wonderful, but I would have enjoyed the book more with less POVs (Lyda, El Capitan), and less time spent on description and world-building....more
This YA novel has a great premise: There's an epidemic of suicide among teens and the powers-that-be have created The Program--a method to wipe the meThis YA novel has a great premise: There's an epidemic of suicide among teens and the powers-that-be have created The Program--a method to wipe the memories of teens and save them from suicide. The book centers around Sloane and her deep love for James. When they both get pulled into The Program will they forget each other? The section where Sloane is inside The Program is creepy good and Suzanne Young raises interesting questions about identity, memory, and the value of life. Who are you if you can't remember who you were? The book is a dystopian with a contemporary feel and one that I think older teens will love. ...more
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