ljade100's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A couple years after reading the first book, I was worried it had been too long for me to remember what had happened but it brought the reader back into the universe very easily.
I thought the story was a good continuation of tension and I enjoyed the addition of a new perspective to read from. I thought a few of the plot twists were fairly predictable with some being classic tropes but all the dystopian/futuristic elements were very cool.
I look forward to reading the final instalment next year and hopefully it will bring everything together nicely.
I thought the story was a good continuation of tension and I enjoyed the addition of a new perspective to read from. I thought a few of the plot twists were fairly predictable with some being classic tropes but all the dystopian/futuristic elements were very cool.
I look forward to reading the final instalment next year and hopefully it will bring everything together nicely.
allisonxemma's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
nina___790's review against another edition
3.0
I really didn't think this book was as good as the first one. I just thought the whole plot was wasted and that the characters and the book could have been so much better. However, I liked the introduction of a new characters point of view, it made the story more interesting and made it less limited to only Bram and Eve. There are two major things that happen at the end, i thought one of them was just plain obvious and the other was thoroughly confusing and weird. I have no idea how the story will continue or what will happen in the next book. I liked the overall sinister plot and the plot twists it had but I just didn't think this book was as good as it could have been.
lizzy_sedai's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sueee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
amynoncsi's review against another edition
4.0
The Eve Illusion literally picks up from where Eve of Man have left off, and I mean from the exact same scene. I think it is a good thing; if you read the book a year or maybe 2 years ago, however, I literally just finished Eve of Man and has ordered book 2 the same minute. A big thank you for Waterstones’ quick delivery only took 3-4 days before I had book 2 between my hands and could carry on reading the story to my BF.
Writing Style:
I really enjoyed the writing style, it was easy to follow and was enjoyable.
Did I mention the letter sizes? Oh my god, they were just the right size. It still felt that the pages were used for their full capacity, without jamming them all. At the same time it was breezy and quick to read.
Please tell me I am not the only one who has a thing for letter sizing in books.
World:
The world continues to be built upon the world we live in and is knows to us, however, after a pandemic where humans have pretty much destroyed Mother Earth.
Based in London and it was quite the fun to guess the locations and see if we can get them right.
Characters:
We continue to have our two main protagonists, however, in book 2 we have an extra POV. I guess it was helpful to include someone from the Dome, so we can keep on tract of what is happening in there, while Eve and Bram’s POV were based in the outside world.
I enjoyed getting to know Michael, whom is our extra POV and following his character development. I enjoyed, how, difficult it was or him to decide which side he is supporting and what are his real priorities. Even after we knew his choice, how he was forced into situations that he did not support, however, at the time he had to go along with these.
I didn’t feel like Bram had a lot of character developments or changes. I guess he did went through quite a lot in book 1 and it was just a continuations of that.
On the other hand, Eve’s character went through a lot more in a way. She is now in a new world and is trying to find her way. They are telling her that she is the savior, which is not a small responsibility. They are telling her that now she is free, however, she feels just as trapped. Therefore, she decides to take things in her own hands and to became the person she needs and wants to be.
I guess at first I didn’t like this new Eve.
I loved it that she was becoming this strong character who knows what she wants and does not let anyone boss her around, however, at the same time, she was just rescued from the dome and pretty much not even a day passed and she is bossing people around and I felt a bit that she was a slightly careless with the lives of the people whom saved her. However, this has quickly changed as we read more into the book and got to know her better.
Plots and Twists:
So, one of the plot that involves our two baddies we have figured out in book 1, therefore, this was not such a big surprise for us, nevertheless the build up and the story leading to it was flawless.
There was another plot twist that we get to know at the very last page of the book and I mean literally on the last page of the book, which again I predicted but was a huge OMG moment to my BF.
I loved how this book was darker and how it questions morale in a way. That people are doing the the things they think would be best for the world and the next generation but at what cost.
All together it was a really good read and had only a couple of flaws.
If you like dystopia, adventure and sci-fi books I thinks this would be straight up your valley and worth giving it a try.
Even if you are new to sci-fi and post-apocalyptic genre, because the writing style is easy to read and is not full of confusing big terms they often use in fantasy, I think it could be a very nice gentle ease into the genre.
Writing Style:
I really enjoyed the writing style, it was easy to follow and was enjoyable.
Did I mention the letter sizes? Oh my god, they were just the right size. It still felt that the pages were used for their full capacity, without jamming them all. At the same time it was breezy and quick to read.
Please tell me I am not the only one who has a thing for letter sizing in books.
World:
The world continues to be built upon the world we live in and is knows to us, however, after a pandemic where humans have pretty much destroyed Mother Earth.
Based in London and it was quite the fun to guess the locations and see if we can get them right.
Characters:
We continue to have our two main protagonists, however, in book 2 we have an extra POV. I guess it was helpful to include someone from the Dome, so we can keep on tract of what is happening in there, while Eve and Bram’s POV were based in the outside world.
I enjoyed getting to know Michael, whom is our extra POV and following his character development. I enjoyed, how, difficult it was or him to decide which side he is supporting and what are his real priorities. Even after we knew his choice, how he was forced into situations that he did not support, however, at the time he had to go along with these.
I didn’t feel like Bram had a lot of character developments or changes. I guess he did went through quite a lot in book 1 and it was just a continuations of that.
On the other hand, Eve’s character went through a lot more in a way. She is now in a new world and is trying to find her way. They are telling her that she is the savior, which is not a small responsibility. They are telling her that now she is free, however, she feels just as trapped. Therefore, she decides to take things in her own hands and to became the person she needs and wants to be.
I guess at first I didn’t like this new Eve.
I loved it that she was becoming this strong character who knows what she wants and does not let anyone boss her around, however, at the same time, she was just rescued from the dome and pretty much not even a day passed and she is bossing people around and I felt a bit that she was a slightly careless with the lives of the people whom saved her. However, this has quickly changed as we read more into the book and got to know her better.
Plots and Twists:
So, one of the plot that involves our two baddies we have figured out in book 1, therefore, this was not such a big surprise for us, nevertheless the build up and the story leading to it was flawless.
There was another plot twist that we get to know at the very last page of the book and I mean literally on the last page of the book, which again I predicted but was a huge OMG moment to my BF.
I loved how this book was darker and how it questions morale in a way. That people are doing the the things they think would be best for the world and the next generation but at what cost.
All together it was a really good read and had only a couple of flaws.
If you like dystopia, adventure and sci-fi books I thinks this would be straight up your valley and worth giving it a try.
Even if you are new to sci-fi and post-apocalyptic genre, because the writing style is easy to read and is not full of confusing big terms they often use in fantasy, I think it could be a very nice gentle ease into the genre.
debborahmay's review against another edition
5.0
Thoroughly immersive sequel with many twists and turns. I absolutely love this trilogy so far and cannot wait to see how it concludes, as this one left us on a real cliffhanger. Very excited to see where it goes from here.
bpoole1224's review against another edition
4.0
Giovanni Fletcher simply does it again! The way she is able to portray Eve and Bram’s relationship and all that they have to go throw so elegantly is amazing! I can’t wait to read the third installment of this series!!
kirkw1972's review against another edition
3.0
It feels like forever since I read the first book in this series (Eve of Man) but I picked it up and was back in tune with the characters in no time. I do think it helps to have read the debut first as we are straight into the story as it starts as the first left off and you're expected to know the characters, who they are & their roles in the story.
Going back to my review of the first book I was frustrated at not knowing how we got to being in a dystopian society. We still don't know this but it felt less important this time around as the story is more on Eve's escape and what she did next. The story flew by & reflecting back to write the review not a great deal actually happened on her and Bram's side of things. Much more character growth this time for Michael.
I was quite fascinated by the level of violence in this one for a young adult book. I suppose it depends on the ages reading it and I was myself a quite mature reader in my early teens but it is graphic. This is actually the angle that I enjoyed the most. We have Michael, the career soldier, his power crazed mad scientist father & the secret part of the dome. More of that was revealed this time around although we need part 3 to really see what's going on there and I get the impression it's not going to be anything nice.
Overall though this one was a bit dull for me. I will read the third so I can see the book to its conclusion but I hope there's more to it than this
Going back to my review of the first book I was frustrated at not knowing how we got to being in a dystopian society. We still don't know this but it felt less important this time around as the story is more on Eve's escape and what she did next. The story flew by & reflecting back to write the review not a great deal actually happened on her and Bram's side of things. Much more character growth this time for Michael.
I was quite fascinated by the level of violence in this one for a young adult book. I suppose it depends on the ages reading it and I was myself a quite mature reader in my early teens but it is graphic. This is actually the angle that I enjoyed the most. We have Michael, the career soldier, his power crazed mad scientist father & the secret part of the dome. More of that was revealed this time around although we need part 3 to really see what's going on there and I get the impression it's not going to be anything nice.
Overall though this one was a bit dull for me. I will read the third so I can see the book to its conclusion but I hope there's more to it than this