perusinghannah's review against another edition
DNF @ 34%
Previous books:
Contagion: ★★★★☆
Ugh, I'm disappointed.
While book one was thoroughly entertaining and hit the ground running, book two is about as exciting as watching paint dry.
For 150 pages, not much happens - they're at a research facility, they're having a bad time, we 'learn' things we already know... and nothing else. There's some new characters that are introduced who are extremely two-dimensional, which wouldn't have been such an issue if this had kept the pace of book one, but unfortunately there's absolutely nothing that drives this story forward. However, I was willing to stick with it for a little longer to see if it would pick up.
But then. Ah, but then. (some mild spoilers ahead, though I've kept it as vague as possible)
We reach a part of the story where one of the female main characters reflects on her attraction to people in the past, describing how she wasn't physically attracted to her ex until she'd known him for years. Would it have ended there, awesome! We love demi representation. But in the very next sentence she describes how she feels a strong, almost desperate physical connection to the boy she's known for a few weeks. This confuses her. And that would've been fine, too, people are allowed to question their sexualities. But given the fact that this is the first time (across two books) that we learn this about her, having it immediately countered, and with the added context of a virus that 'betters' the host?
Nope, I'm out. It might get better further into the book, but it's going into the unhaul pile for me ✌
Previous books:
Contagion: ★★★★☆
Ugh, I'm disappointed.
While book one was thoroughly entertaining and hit the ground running, book two is about as exciting as watching paint dry.
For 150 pages, not much happens - they're at a research facility, they're having a bad time, we 'learn' things we already know... and nothing else. There's some new characters that are introduced who are extremely two-dimensional, which wouldn't have been such an issue if this had kept the pace of book one, but unfortunately there's absolutely nothing that drives this story forward. However, I was willing to stick with it for a little longer to see if it would pick up.
But then. Ah, but then. (some mild spoilers ahead, though I've kept it as vague as possible)
We reach a part of the story where one of the female main characters reflects on her attraction to people in the past, describing how she wasn't physically attracted to her ex until she'd known him for years. Would it have ended there, awesome! We love demi representation. But in the very next sentence she describes how she feels a strong, almost desperate physical connection to the boy she's known for a few weeks. This confuses her. And that would've been fine, too, people are allowed to question their sexualities. But given the fact that this is the first time (across two books) that we learn this about her, having it immediately countered, and with the added context of a virus that 'betters' the host?
Nope, I'm out. It might get better further into the book, but it's going into the unhaul pile for me ✌
storiedadventures's review against another edition
4.0
Full review on my blog, Storied Adventures!
This was such a fun wrap up to the duology! I liked Contagion a tad bit better because it was more intense, BUT you get to know the characters a lot more in this book.
Oh, I LOVE Thea and Coen together! They have good chemistry.
This was such a fun wrap up to the duology! I liked Contagion a tad bit better because it was more intense, BUT you get to know the characters a lot more in this book.
Oh, I LOVE Thea and Coen together! They have good chemistry.
ahen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kayemcie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this sequal so much more! The writing was a lot better, in my opinion. The chemistry between Thea and Coen definitely fueled my interest to keep reading as well. Would love to read more books about these characters and planets for sure!
ashlyntemple's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cressilux's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
disturbedtwistedtales's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this one, it's not very often I love the sequel more than the first book. I absolutely love Coen
miapboyer's review against another edition
4.0
When this book started off, I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I I the first, because it started off with different characters. But once the characters from the first book came back, I really got into it. I loved seeing the connections they grew with each other over time, and I loved how this story evolved. Some parts were really surprising and I just really liked it a lot. Definitely recommend.
court_sport's review against another edition
5.0
You know it’s good when you finish the duology and still want moorrreeeee