ashley_earley's review against another edition
1.0
DNF @ 63%
I just could not finish this! Writing was quick. Not nearly as well-written as the first in the series though. Disappointing. The thrill was lacking as well. I saw no other reason to finish it. If it wasn't such quick writing, I probably wouldn't have but it's an easy read. Like a James Patterson novel.
So yeah, writing was quick but lacking in keeping me entertained with the story. Wasn't gripped at all. Don't care what happens to any of the characters anymore. Also a lack of emotional depth.
I see no reason to finish this series. Why would I spend my money on a book I know I won't like? It's dumb. I don't care if it's fast. This book was even more of a disappointment than the first one. At least with The Outliers, there was the tense thrill of Jasper and Wylie going to find Cassie. I had thought it was suspense and then it got all weird with the "reading of emotions" ability (aka Outlier) so yeah the first book ended kind of weird. But the second book....just a flat, boring disaster.
On a side note, the Teresa character...totally. Pissed. Me. Off. We only see her briefly and get a relatively short description but it was enough for me. Can we not write homeschooled characters and not label them as socially awkward, quiet, and etc.!? I have yet to find a book that has a homeschooled character that DOESN'T sound ridiculously stereotypical. (If someone does, please recommend!) I just get SO EFFIN TIRED of it! I stop reading books if it does include a homeschooled that's "socially incompetent" because it's ridiculous, judgmental, untrue in MOST cases, and just flat out ignorant! (Jennifer L. Armentrout's book The Problem with Forever is a good example. I got why the character was the way that she was but I could not stand it.) Writers, DO YOUR RESEARCH! STOP BEING STUPID AND GOING THE EASY ROUTE FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHARACTERS!
So many reasons why I'm giving this book a 1-star rating. It was just ridiculous. Very disappointed because I met the author in person at BookCon before the release of the first book and it sounded cool and thriller-ish. And I was let down.
Now that I think about it, I've read a few books this year that I've given 1-star ratings....that's pretty upsetting. I'm either getting picky or the books just really sucked, because I almost never give out 1-star reviews lol!
Anyway, I would not recommend these books.
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I just could not finish this! Writing was quick. Not nearly as well-written as the first in the series though. Disappointing. The thrill was lacking as well. I saw no other reason to finish it. If it wasn't such quick writing, I probably wouldn't have but it's an easy read. Like a James Patterson novel.
So yeah, writing was quick but lacking in keeping me entertained with the story. Wasn't gripped at all. Don't care what happens to any of the characters anymore. Also a lack of emotional depth.
I see no reason to finish this series. Why would I spend my money on a book I know I won't like? It's dumb. I don't care if it's fast. This book was even more of a disappointment than the first one. At least with The Outliers, there was the tense thrill of Jasper and Wylie going to find Cassie. I had thought it was suspense and then it got all weird with the "reading of emotions" ability (aka Outlier) so yeah the first book ended kind of weird. But the second book....just a flat, boring disaster.
On a side note, the Teresa character...totally. Pissed. Me. Off. We only see her briefly and get a relatively short description but it was enough for me. Can we not write homeschooled characters and not label them as socially awkward, quiet, and etc.!? I have yet to find a book that has a homeschooled character that DOESN'T sound ridiculously stereotypical. (If someone does, please recommend!) I just get SO EFFIN TIRED of it! I stop reading books if it does include a homeschooled that's "socially incompetent" because it's ridiculous, judgmental, untrue in MOST cases, and just flat out ignorant! (Jennifer L. Armentrout's book The Problem with Forever is a good example. I got why the character was the way that she was but I could not stand it.) Writers, DO YOUR RESEARCH! STOP BEING STUPID AND GOING THE EASY ROUTE FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHARACTERS!
So many reasons why I'm giving this book a 1-star rating. It was just ridiculous. Very disappointed because I met the author in person at BookCon before the release of the first book and it sounded cool and thriller-ish. And I was let down.
Now that I think about it, I've read a few books this year that I've given 1-star ratings....that's pretty upsetting. I'm either getting picky or the books just really sucked, because I almost never give out 1-star reviews lol!
Anyway, I would not recommend these books.
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tainalisette's review against another edition
4.0
THAT ENDING HOLY. 4.5/5 I desperately could not stop reading. McCreight constantly keeps you on your toes. I really enjoyed The Outliers and couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. thankfully, it did not disappoint. Poor Wylie (& Jasper) can not catch a break. I was surprised at what characters made it into this book despite the prior, but I enjoyed their appearances. Everything left me in shock from the hospitalization to Rachel’s secrets and the fire, as well as Quentin and the characters of Kelsey and Riel. I am excited to read the third and final of this series.
mxkenzie_11's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
enchantedbibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
”If you keep waiting until you’re fixed to live your life, you’re going to have wasted so much time.”
Still action packed with unforeseen twists and surprises.
But seriously suffering from middle book syndrome. That combined with something in the ending beginning a major pet peeve of mine... Sorry to say but this one didn’t live up to my expectations.
I now have double the number of questions I had at the end of the first book, so I'm hoping the third book will not disappoint.
Still action packed with unforeseen twists and surprises.
But seriously suffering from middle book syndrome. That combined with something in the ending beginning a major pet peeve of mine... Sorry to say but this one didn’t live up to my expectations.
I now have double the number of questions I had at the end of the first book, so I'm hoping the third book will not disappoint.
merlin_reads's review against another edition
2.5
This book took me 21 days to read it.
21 days.
It just did not hold my interest and even though it's super short, it felt like it just went on forever. That's not good when the book is marketed as a "heart-pounding" sequel.
So what happens? Wiley knows she's an Outlier now and that people are after her and her father. Her father ends up missing. Wiley ends up hostage in a hospital. She meets other outliers. She escapes to go looking for the truth. She doesn't trust anyone. And yet, it just didn't mesh well.
I was intrigued with the first book but I felt like this book was just full of holes as McCreight tried to create government coverups and kidnappings and the unlawful holding of minors. There were so many instances where I didn't understand why people just didn't ask any questions. Sure, random stranger, you can take my daughter to this abandoned hospital and run tests on her. Nothing about that seems shady.
Also, Wiley's brother is a grade A asshole. Poor baby, outliers are only girls, so he just wines and yells at his family. I don't feel sorry for him. I don't like him even just a little. And I don't think he's redeemable.
Wiley is very...easily manipulated. Which you think wouldn't be a thing considering everything that happened in the first book, but there you have it. She doesn't question anything she should. She makes horrible decisions. And she's just not very smart.
The only interesting character in this book is Jasper and he hardly gets any page time here.
But yes, I will be reading the third book to see how this ends because the premise is interesting. It's just the execution that's lacking.
21 days.
It just did not hold my interest and even though it's super short, it felt like it just went on forever. That's not good when the book is marketed as a "heart-pounding" sequel.
So what happens? Wiley knows she's an Outlier now and that people are after her and her father. Her father ends up missing. Wiley ends up hostage in a hospital. She meets other outliers. She escapes to go looking for the truth. She doesn't trust anyone. And yet, it just didn't mesh well.
I was intrigued with the first book but I felt like this book was just full of holes as McCreight tried to create government coverups and kidnappings and the unlawful holding of minors. There were so many instances where I didn't understand why people just didn't ask any questions. Sure, random stranger, you can take my daughter to this abandoned hospital and run tests on her. Nothing about that seems shady.
Also, Wiley's brother is a grade A asshole. Poor baby, outliers are only girls, so he just wines and yells at his family. I don't feel sorry for him. I don't like him even just a little. And I don't think he's redeemable.
Wiley is very...easily manipulated. Which you think wouldn't be a thing considering everything that happened in the first book, but there you have it. She doesn't question anything she should. She makes horrible decisions. And she's just not very smart.
The only interesting character in this book is Jasper and he hardly gets any page time here.
But yes, I will be reading the third book to see how this ends because the premise is interesting. It's just the execution that's lacking.
godheadjones's review against another edition
3.0
i feel like this book was written in the wrong way. its a good book, but even though its supposed to be like a thriller, its not. its a little boring, for me. i read it really fast because ive noticed that this series goes fast, you can read the full series in a week. but it is boring, for a thriller. it was not written in the best way but the story is interesting
inliterarylove's review against another edition
5.0
Second in a trilogy, The Scattering continues to keep you on the edge of your seat with every page. Kimberly McCeight is honestly a master of suspense in this YA thriller. This book picks up right where The Outliers left off; There is no calm before the second storm. This time there are others. Do they know they are Outliers? At what length will Wylie go to save them all? Again trying to escape from this never ending nightmare, she is continuously having to question the motives of those around her, while learning to hone in and listen to her instincts. Wylie's only constant is Jasper, who is ridden with guilt over what happened to Cassie and dealing with his own demons. What will become of him, of them? The heart racing thrill never lets up, therefor you will not sleep until you get to the last page. And then McCreight will leave you begging for book 3.
I received a review copy of this book from the Great Thought's Ninja Review Team. All opinions are my own.
I received a review copy of this book from the Great Thought's Ninja Review Team. All opinions are my own.
kenziehutch5's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jaclynsamara's review against another edition
I read this way faster than I thought I would, it was short & easy to read.
The shock value of this book is less than the first, 'The Outliers', or maybe it's just me being indifferent. But I didn't feel like I was on the edge of my seat. I didn't know what would happen but it felt safer at the very least.
The ending is intriguing..... this actually hooked me in for the third book.
Overall it is ok-ok.
The shock value of this book is less than the first, 'The Outliers', or maybe it's just me being indifferent. But I didn't feel like I was on the edge of my seat. I didn't know what would happen but it felt safer at the very least.
The ending is intriguing..... this actually hooked me in for the third book.
Overall it is ok-ok.