valeriew's review
3.0
Ugh another cliff hanger!!!! The triangle is still soo lame!! Also what happened to the virus and the government conspiracy? I felt like this was more about finding her true love. Blah.
kelbell182's review
1.0
I really wanted to like this book. I was disappointed by the first in the series, but decided to give it another shot with the second book. I was presently surprised by the second book and so I went into this book with tentative, but high, hopes.
I was let down again. The writing returned to the stiff and awkward form that was displayed in book 1. I really don’t have a lot to say about this book, except to say that I will not be continuing the series. It takes a lot for me to not want to complete a series.
While there are a few aspects of the story that leave curious about how they will be resolved, it is not enough for me to put up with such a poor reading experience. Sorry Rebecca Gober, but my best suggestion would be to have a few people read your books and give you feedback before you publish. The story has “good bones” but the extra bit that makes the words on a page into a story is lacking.
duchessnikki's review
2.0
way to much teen drama. Even for a YA book. Does YA have to be filled with obvious love triangles and pointless romance drama. Why do all the characters need a boyfriend? There is so much end of the world, super powers, evil enemies, and dead family members what-not going on that it seems like a strange time to be worrying about who likes who. The premise of this series is so cool and exciting. I just can't slog through all the mushy bits to get to it. I won't be reading the rest of this series.
brokebybooks's review
4.0
The Good:
Found out more about Tony
Willow's character progression and realizations
Original villain returns
Found out more about their powers and the shelter
Funny, light moments amid the trauma and drama
Twists & turns while being suspenseful and mysterious
The Bad & The Other:
Cliffhanger
Love (tri-)angle with Willow and Tony's side being instalove
Absentee parents
I'd completely forgotten about her photographic memory from the first book, which conveniently rears its head again
It's great getting back into the over-arching plot. Of course, the full truth and resolution won't come until the last book.
But the blurb is SO wrong about it being gritty. It's still clean with goody-two shoe teens. There's some violence but it's happy and hopeful. It's not harsh at all. It's get a PG rating at worse.
It's a fun, sweet escapist adventure following Willow, who gets all the powers, the boy(s) she wants, leads people and saves the day with a loyal group of friends.
Willow is a special snowflake and could be called a Mary-Sue. TBH, I can't think of any flaws or permanent setbacks she faces. Things pop up but they are handled and come out on top.
So, if that's going to irritate you, steer clear. I'm usually more cynical but I really got into this series when I read it 2 years ago. I do wish Claire or someone gave her the what-for once in a while.
Romance
This was the fucking worst aspect. It's angst-y love angle drama took focus with macho men pissing contests.
But never fear, Willow saves the day. She makes her men shakes hands and it's **Kumbaya**! It was just so perfect, in a long line of perfect, it just feels so fake. Usually I'd love the maturity but I couldn't buy into with Willow walking in Mary Sue's footsteps at the moment.
I'm so done with the sensitive vs. strong partner, especially when it comes to men. Toss in a meant-to-be microwavable romance with cheese and a jealous first to complete a disaster recipe for me.
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