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wanderlustlover's review against another edition
5.0
Mmmmm. My favorite out of the gate for January was my first book read even, which is not surprising entirely given it's sort of habit but I was blown away by this book. Blown away, and blown away, and blown away. It's a YA book, but the central topic of the book is not the YA Romance. There is a boy and a girl (and even another boy and another girl, and several couples in different directions) but none of these is the story of the book.
The book is about Morgan and Interment, and Morgan & Morgan's Family & Interment. It doesn't pull its punches. Its true to the things it starts and ends with, and I actually only have one argument with a happening in the book I found a little too convenient, but I'd really only dock that one half a star at the most because it's not as thought the cast isn't already large enough at that point as it is.
I almost don't even want to talk about it. Because it's that good and I don't want to spoil anything for people, the way it slowly opens, while you're chasing the world into the fog and oh, oh, oh, over the edge. I am not surprised in the slightest given this it the lovely lady who gave me The Chemical Garden trilogy, but I am on pins and needles already to see where this book will go.
The book is about Morgan and Interment, and Morgan & Morgan's Family & Interment. It doesn't pull its punches. Its true to the things it starts and ends with, and I actually only have one argument with a happening in the book I found a little too convenient, but I'd really only dock that one half a star at the most because it's not as thought the cast isn't already large enough at that point as it is.
I almost don't even want to talk about it. Because it's that good and I don't want to spoil anything for people, the way it slowly opens, while you're chasing the world into the fog and oh, oh, oh, over the edge. I am not surprised in the slightest given this it the lovely lady who gave me The Chemical Garden trilogy, but I am on pins and needles already to see where this book will go.
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of the ones from earlier this year, when my write-up didn't go through and I left it *forever* out of being super crank about that write-up being super long and happy, in-depth about a ton of details. I really loved the new world this series took place in, the mysteries behind, the friendship between the two main girls (and how that, and the family relationships, were always more important than the girl-boy relationships).
While there were some too-convenient pieces in the ending for me to watch without some cringing, I'm quite excited to see where this world and all of these people end up.
While there were some too-convenient pieces in the ending for me to watch without some cringing, I'm quite excited to see where this world and all of these people end up.
narteest's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Brief review: This was a good, quick read. Not many hidden plots, but, I did like the feeling of uncertainty that developed. Characters were okay, though I find the main romance a bore. It's veeryyy staid, but the events in the book gave me something be interested in! Overall, I plan to read the next book. (A much better review coming!)
Brief review: This was a good, quick read. Not many hidden plots, but, I did like the feeling of uncertainty that developed. Characters were okay, though I find the main romance a bore. It's veeryyy staid, but the events in the book gave me something be interested in! Overall, I plan to read the next book. (A much better review coming!)
skala's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
hdbblog's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful. Just beautiful! If I overuse any adjective in this review, I can guarantee you it will be "beautiful". Though you can trust me when I say that it's totally warranted. I loved this book. The kind of love that makes you swoon over and over the further on you read. Okay, okay. I'll stop gushing so blatantly. I really think you need to read this one though. I really do.
Morgan Stockhour is growing up on a floating island in the clouds. Intrigued? I was. I adored was the idea of the unknown world below. Imagine floating above the clouds. Unable to leave the small world you've come to know. I fell in love with the image that floated into my head while reading. Morgan's curiosity felt on point with what I'd feel. She wasn't unhappy in her life. Not entirely. Simply filled with wonder at what could be just beyond the barrier. Add in a King who isn't exactly benevolent and a violent murder, and you have a gorgeous mystery that is just waiting to unfold.
I read Perfect Ruin cover to cover in a few days. I was lost in the beauty of Internment, and the grittiness that was lurking just beneath the surface. It's been a while since a book has so wholly immersed me that I didn't want to set it down. There was something about Morgan's innocence, about the way her eyes were slowly opened to the truth, that wouldn't let me go. I know I'm being vague, but trust me when I say that it's necessary. I don't want to spoil a single minute of this for you. Suffice it to say that Lauren DeStefano has built a world that is well worth your time.
Oh, and the ending! Cliffhanger doesn't even begin to describe it, so don't say I didn't warn you. However, if you love Perfect Ruin as much as I do, you'll be chomping at the bit for more. Perfectly paced, hauntingly written, and utterly perfect. Thank you Lauren DeStefano for giving me a new place to visit in my head. This book is beautiful, and I am so ready for more.
Morgan Stockhour is growing up on a floating island in the clouds. Intrigued? I was. I adored was the idea of the unknown world below. Imagine floating above the clouds. Unable to leave the small world you've come to know. I fell in love with the image that floated into my head while reading. Morgan's curiosity felt on point with what I'd feel. She wasn't unhappy in her life. Not entirely. Simply filled with wonder at what could be just beyond the barrier. Add in a King who isn't exactly benevolent and a violent murder, and you have a gorgeous mystery that is just waiting to unfold.
I read Perfect Ruin cover to cover in a few days. I was lost in the beauty of Internment, and the grittiness that was lurking just beneath the surface. It's been a while since a book has so wholly immersed me that I didn't want to set it down. There was something about Morgan's innocence, about the way her eyes were slowly opened to the truth, that wouldn't let me go. I know I'm being vague, but trust me when I say that it's necessary. I don't want to spoil a single minute of this for you. Suffice it to say that Lauren DeStefano has built a world that is well worth your time.
Oh, and the ending! Cliffhanger doesn't even begin to describe it, so don't say I didn't warn you. However, if you love Perfect Ruin as much as I do, you'll be chomping at the bit for more. Perfectly paced, hauntingly written, and utterly perfect. Thank you Lauren DeStefano for giving me a new place to visit in my head. This book is beautiful, and I am so ready for more.
kil3yp's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up, because I was pleasantly surprised.
The ending kind of killed it for me though - I'm looking forward to book two, but it got a little typical at the end. The dedicated romances in this are a nice change though - no love triangle! (Although the beginnings of one are hinted at).
DeStefano wowed with the Chemical Gardens, so I hope to see similar things from Internment Chronicles.
The ending kind of killed it for me though - I'm looking forward to book two, but it got a little typical at the end. The dedicated romances in this are a nice change though - no love triangle! (Although the beginnings of one are hinted at).
DeStefano wowed with the Chemical Gardens, so I hope to see similar things from Internment Chronicles.
cjsowles's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 STARS
very good dystopian can’t wait to see what happens in the next book :)
very good dystopian can’t wait to see what happens in the next book :)
annaalsup's review
slow-paced
3.5
Slow but likeable characters. World building is consistent though not too-detailed. I wish there was more of a romance subplot like her previous books!
everily's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy Lauren DeStefano's writing style. It is very poetry and cathartic. This book, like Wither, I really love the style. Unlike wither however, I was not disappointed by the end of this book and fully intend to continue reading the series. I really enjoyed the mysticism that surrounded the main character, and how I was still able to get who she was at the character, while leaving her daydream-like style in tact. I really enjoyed the world that was created in the city of Internment, but I worry what the ground is going to turn into for them. The heading at the beginning speaking of the gods was super cool, as was the chapter headings from Daphne's essay. I really loved the characters, and unlike most books where characters start out in a relationship, I really came to believe Basil and Morgan's relationship by the end. While it wasn't as "intense" as most YA stuff, it was enjoyable and I found myself rooting for them.
breezy610's review against another edition
3.0
it was okay. it's not as interesting as the chemical garden series but it is interesting. I will definitely check out the rest of the series.