abbyycadabbyy's review against another edition
3.5
I enjoyed the romance. It was definitely a slow burn. I really like Warner; he has got to be one of my favorite book boyfriends by far.
Juliette has always pissed me off. Every time she does something stupid, I just want to throw the book across the room. I feel like she never knows what she wants, and when she does know what she wants it's always the worst possible choice she could pick. I don't like the books being in her POV because I feel like she makes Adam look way better than he is because she "loves him". There is a lot about her I personally would change if I had the chance. I think in this book she got A LOT better.
OH. GOD. So... the powers... I don't really care about this kinda thing, but Juliette is WAY too overpowered. I mean if she wanted to, she could destroy the whole earth. I just feel like she is unmatched (conveniently) except for Adam and Warner. I don't know it really bothered me that she literally is the strongest one. I feel like a power system should have some balance.
Personally, I think this author would write really amazing romances. I just feel maybe dystopia and fantasy aren't really her thing. She isn't really good at going into detail about fights. By no means am I saying that she is a bad author, because she isn't I really like her books. All I am saying is that maybe just romance would work better for her.
Maybe this is just me being really picky, but this book really wasn't it for me. It took me like 2 weeks to read it, and that's long for me.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, War, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
vereadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
I enjoyed it much more than the others. Ignite Me is also plotless. We spend a lot of time wrapped up in Juliette's drama. But at least we have Warner. He is charming as ever, and in this book, all his actions are explained and justified.
<soiler> Being in Juliette's head is exhausting. Also, she spends a great deal of time describing a wardrobe instead of focusing on world-building. But I get it. She spends most of the book locked in rooms, tanks, houses, or boats. The poor girl can't describe what she can't see.
Yet it's vital to a dystopia to know that Warner does, in fact, have good taste in clothes, and he's an obsessive-compulsive like me. But, instead of color-coordinating books, he color-coordinates his closet.
This book has some interesting scenes and subplots. It does not develop them because the drama overshadows them.
The war is laughable. In the blink of an eye, Juliette manages to defeat the commandant. Everything felt rushed and convenient.
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death, Violence, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and War
sydneylecoin's review against another edition
4.25
Minor: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
theragereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Child death, Confinement, Gun violence, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Violence, and Alcoholism
Minor: Miscarriage, Ableism, Pregnancy, and Domestic abuse
bblsmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
ephemeral_remi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Gun violence, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Slavery, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, and Murder
koistyfishy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really like this book was a little more structured. There wasn’t any words scratched out, and I didn’t spend half the book trying to understand the absurd and obscure metaphors that Juliette used to use. She has grown so much in this book and has become quite independent. She knows what and how she wants to be and how she wants to be treated that it’s empowering to anyone reading this story. It is really motivational for any person that feels they are defined by what the world thinks of them, and what others say; that they can stand up for themselves and be who they want to be.
This book also has very strong friendship values and found family vibes. I especially loved the relationship between Juliette and Kenji. Their conversations and interactions throughout the book show just how complex Kenji as a character can be, and how the original perception of that face value “Funny guy” goes much much deeper and let’s the reader see how he also has feelings and has to deal with shit. He really is an amazing supporting character in this cast and I don’t think this book would’ve been as good if he was not in it.
I did not like what the author did with Adam. The decision to villainise him and ultimately make him act like a toddler having a “temper tantrum” because someone else is “playing with his toys” was not fun to read. I don’t mind a love triangle, but I feel the direction his character was taken was a copout. Especially since so much positive character development took place with the other characters. Juliette, Warner, Kenji, the rest of the survivors from Omega Point, and James all had positive development. This shows that good positive development is something that can be done right and done well…so why did Adam’s character go to the direction that it did? It feels like his behaviour was just put in to add plot armour and angst, and some kind of tension to add unnecessary action into the book.
Then there is the utter lack of plot or very weak plot. I know this is a YA novel, but the “plan” to save the world is quite juvenile and it’s formulated by a teenager with no military or strategy experience. There were dozens of potholes that were just easier to ignore and not to consider. In a real situation I don’t think the plan would’ve worked. I’m happy for them that I did.
I do love Warner, he is far more mature than the rest of the cast, and he basically made the book. All the best parts of the book were scenes with him in it. Let’s just say I most definitely “get it” and can say that the Warner train just found itself a new passenger.
In Summary, I am not said I read it. I’m not totally obsessed with the series, but I would recommend it to anyone who hasn’t read it before and likes YA fantasy/Romance. I am a little sad that I didn’t pick this up when the book came out. At that time I was obsessed with The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner or anything dystopian I could get my hands on. This would’ve been right up my 5 Star alley (then). So if any of those series are up your alley, you will like this!
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and War
simplyv375's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Gaslighting
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
1.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, and War
limitlessreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spoiler
AdamSpoiler
turn into this "bad guy" who only wanted someone to protect. no thanks girlboss all the way.Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Gaslighting