emmarj's review
1.0
Nooooope. This boy is captured and thrown in a jail cell, right? Then this girl is forced to spend 3 days and 3 nights with him against her will for purposes of procreation, okay? The first night she's allowed to go back home, she can't sleep because she misses him sooo much.
This is the grossest case of instalove I've ever read.
I was doubly out when she says to him, "I know it seems crazy." Really? How do you know that? Prior to meeting this boy FOUR DAYS AGO you had no idea any human beings even existed outside of your village and way of life so... Why would it seem crazy? Illogical and infuriating.
This is the grossest case of instalove I've ever read.
I was doubly out when she says to him, "I know it seems crazy." Really? How do you know that? Prior to meeting this boy FOUR DAYS AGO you had no idea any human beings even existed outside of your village and way of life so... Why would it seem crazy? Illogical and infuriating.
belindaclemons_123's review
5.0
This was a really good Christian/Dystopian book. On the Day of her 16th birthday Kate is assigned to be a Breeder by Mona and the 12 Council members,something she really doesn't want,and speaking out she is forced by the leader of the Village Mona to stay in the Pit for three days instead of the required hour.
When sent to the Pit to meet her mate Ian instead of mating they talk. Ian isn't what he seems he isn't from Kate's village he's from Eden another village far away from hers. Kate starts falling in love with Ian and helps plan his escape.
Mona keeps telling Kate that she is special, having had a higher learning experience by being able to read all the books in the library, and finally tells her that she's been picked to be the next leader. I'm really happy with Mona's outcome, I really disliked her she killed innocent people and babies I can say I actually hated her,in this first book she got her just desserts. I really loved this book and can't wait to read book 2 The Archer
When sent to the Pit to meet her mate Ian instead of mating they talk. Ian isn't what he seems he isn't from Kate's village he's from Eden another village far away from hers. Kate starts falling in love with Ian and helps plan his escape.
Mona keeps telling Kate that she is special, having had a higher learning experience by being able to read all the books in the library, and finally tells her that she's been picked to be the next leader. I'm really happy with Mona's outcome, I really disliked her she killed innocent people and babies I can say I actually hated her,in this first book she got her just desserts. I really loved this book and can't wait to read book 2 The Archer
fai_aka's review
3.0
3.8 stars
We usually read about society that suppressed women so it's very interesting to read about how a society of women looks down on men and treated them like animals(maybe even worse than animals) used only for breeding. Not that the women had it better either, well definitely better than being treated like an animal, but they still have to follow everything they were told to do even some unacceptable ways of the society(especially with what they do to some babiesT_T).
It's a unique and different concept from what I've read so far and that's what I like most about this book.
Although until now I can't really imagine how the Pit actually looks like. Is it an underground tunnel with caves on its side?
I also like how we get to see Kate grows from being uncertain,scared and helpless to brave and determined, and that makes her more human and easier to relate to since she didn't just suddenly becomes brave. Ian is a typical character I think, although he's a bit hasty and always jumps to conclusions.
Butttt then it suddenly turns into sci-fi! Like what?? And the ending and someone's death are too sudden and convenient
We usually read about society that suppressed women so it's very interesting to read about how a society of women looks down on men and treated them like animals(maybe even worse than animals) used only for breeding. Not that the women had it better either, well definitely better than being treated like an animal, but they still have to follow everything they were told to do even some unacceptable ways of the society(especially with what they do to some babiesT_T).
It's a unique and different concept from what I've read so far and that's what I like most about this book.
Although until now I can't really imagine how the Pit actually looks like. Is it an underground tunnel with caves on its side?
I also like how we get to see Kate grows from being uncertain,scared and helpless to brave and determined, and that makes her more human and easier to relate to since she didn't just suddenly becomes brave. Ian is a typical character I think, although he's a bit hasty and always jumps to conclusions.
Butttt then it suddenly turns into sci-fi! Like what?? And the ending and someone's death are too sudden and convenient
meganpyper's review
4.0
Breeder is the first book in Casey Hays YA, dystopian series called the arrows flight. Breeder is post apocalyptic and offers a unique storyline of a dystopian society in which woman dominate a village. The men are considered "stock"and live the "pit", an uncomfortable cramped to put it frankly prison cell. The woman however have different jobs but they are determined by fate. The main protagonist, Kate has been chosen to become a breeder meaning that she will produce offspring with the "stock" for the rest of her life. She rebels hating the idea of being used and is determined to not become just another woman in the village. Breeder offers suspense, romance, humor and has a small theme of catholic beliefs within the novel. Personally I thought this book was really good, it was young adult as stated and kept me guessing a lot of the time. Casey's writing style gives an equal amount of dialogue and scenery describing and is overall enjoyable to read.I am excited to read the next installment of this and see where the story goes.
lina_reads's review
2.0
Yo can also find this review on my blog: The Little Book Pixie
*I recieved a free copy in exchange for an honest review*
This book for some reason didn’t work for me; it really never captured my attention, I didn’t really like the characters.
What I liked:
-World building: unlike many dystopias I’ve read this book actually explains why and what things happened to the world as we knew it. The concept of a village runs by women and with men only used as breeders was a very good idea.
-Mona: she is the leader of the village which she rules with an iron fist; as far as oppressive leaders go she is a pretty well written one.
What I didn’t like
-The use of biblical passages: this really didn’t work for me I really think the book didn’t need them.
-Kate being very naïve at times. You live in a village where absolute obedience is expected yet she thinks her leader is going to change her profession just because Kate wants her to.
-I don’t really think this book was for young adult even if the characters were 16, I would recommend it to an older audience.
I’m willing to give Breeder the benefit of the doubt and call it one of those books you have to be in a certain mood to enjoy.
*I recieved a free copy in exchange for an honest review*
This book for some reason didn’t work for me; it really never captured my attention, I didn’t really like the characters.
What I liked:
-World building: unlike many dystopias I’ve read this book actually explains why and what things happened to the world as we knew it. The concept of a village runs by women and with men only used as breeders was a very good idea.
-Mona: she is the leader of the village which she rules with an iron fist; as far as oppressive leaders go she is a pretty well written one.
What I didn’t like
-The use of biblical passages: this really didn’t work for me I really think the book didn’t need them.
-Kate being very naïve at times. You live in a village where absolute obedience is expected yet she thinks her leader is going to change her profession just because Kate wants her to.
-I don’t really think this book was for young adult even if the characters were 16, I would recommend it to an older audience.
I’m willing to give Breeder the benefit of the doubt and call it one of those books you have to be in a certain mood to enjoy.
abitcloudy's review
5.0
Today is Kate's 16th birthday, the day she is to become a Breeder. In her village, the ways of the Council and Fate must be followed. Kate mostly does her duties among the other women. The problem is... Kate doesn't want to be a breeder. She wants to defy Fate and be her own person. On this day her world changes and she begins to learn there is more to life and the outside world then she could imagine.
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