All I can say is wow. So I was taken through a winding labyrinth of expecting to know what is going to happen, and BAM another twist. Most of the twists were subtle and you didn't realize the significance until later. But I didn't predict ANYTHING!! It was fantastic.
I think I would have liked it better if I could connect with the characters more, but I didn't as much as I wanted. My favorite character was Gracie. Too bad she didn't play a bigger role. But I liked Alex too.
I loved how the author made careful note of colors in the book. The color of Alex's hair is autumn. His eyes sparkle gold. Her favorite color is gray. I love how the symbolism of color in this book played such a big role. That and I loved the random attention to detail that is brought to our attention.
The story was pretty fast paced in that it always changed. There wasn't action per say, but more like maturation happened and then some action. A little rebellion here, breaking a law there. Plus, I loved how the author took famous stories of love, like the Bible and Romeo and Juliet and turned it to fit her world. That and the odd pieces of "history" and nursery rhymes that she created. It was well made, like stepping into a world. Not all authors accomplish that.
One of the best dystopian fantasies of the year, I'll bet! A lot like the Hunger Games and Matched put together. Great read! Plus the cover is pretty awesome too!
Just as a side note, this isn't a romance book really. Sure there's romance, but it's fleeting and a little... background to me. The fact that they were sneaking around was more important to the book than the actual romance. It was just sorta so-so, but sweet regardless.
I think I would have liked it better if I could connect with the characters more, but I didn't as much as I wanted. My favorite character was Gracie. Too bad she didn't play a bigger role. But I liked Alex too.
I loved how the author made careful note of colors in the book. The color of Alex's hair is autumn. His eyes sparkle gold. Her favorite color is gray. I love how the symbolism of color in this book played such a big role. That and I loved the random attention to detail that is brought to our attention.
The story was pretty fast paced in that it always changed. There wasn't action per say, but more like maturation happened and then some action. A little rebellion here, breaking a law there. Plus, I loved how the author took famous stories of love, like the Bible and Romeo and Juliet and turned it to fit her world. That and the odd pieces of "history" and nursery rhymes that she created. It was well made, like stepping into a world. Not all authors accomplish that.
One of the best dystopian fantasies of the year, I'll bet! A lot like the Hunger Games and Matched put together. Great read! Plus the cover is pretty awesome too!
Just as a side note, this isn't a romance book really. Sure there's romance, but it's fleeting and a little... background to me. The fact that they were sneaking around was more important to the book than the actual romance. It was just sorta so-so, but sweet regardless.
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