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swiftie1977's review
5.0
Oh My Goodness!!! I love this book. Wow! I mean really how did they get those powers exactly??? And that ending, I was like No Damn it! I want the second one now! Willow is so awesome. And Alec is great. I don't want to give anymore away. Just read this book already.
storyseeker5000's review
1.0
It seems like the authors used a talk to text feature. There are wrong words everywhere. For example, coerce instead of course, taught instead of taut and waives instead of waves... And the characters' speech sounds forced...like bad acting. The concept is interesting but the writing needs work.
lraw's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
idaho8's review
2.0
Storyline is great, but constant misspelling of words, using the wrong words is horrid. I mean, waste and waist are not even close to the same meaning. I'd have to go back and skim for other "gems". Intriguing plot though. Sort of a Hunger Games, The Host and some other sci-fi combo of a story.
lyntwhit's review
3.0
Interesting premise. Interesting enough that I finished the book. However, the errors throughout the book were enough to keep me from reading the second book in the series. At least for now. Some strong editing would have helped this book immensely! Also, I thought the female protagonist was waaaaay too naive to be realistic and appeal to many readers.
jenlynnhill's review
3.0
I found the story to be a little bit different in the dystopian genre, so that was a welcome change. I think it is an interesting premise, and I'd like to see how the series ends. I really like how no one in the group develops the same "power", each person has their strengths, that provides an interesting group dynamic. The writing definitely needs some work, but it is obvious the writers aren't trying to win any awards, they just want to tell an interesting story. Willow is likable for the most part, as are her group of friends, but they lack any real dimensions...they come off a little flat. But, for a nice fluffy read, it isn't too bad.
meme_too2's review
3.0
The entire population of the United States (those who have made the cut that is) are sent underground to live as the earth heats up to extraordinary temperatures to kill the virus that is sweeping the earth. Families are torn apart if the virus is found in anyone at the door. But there isn't much in the way of emotion for that loss. Strange things are discovered and by the end of the book you find out it was all a government hoax and the "outsiders" have all gone rogue.
I may look out for the second one.
I may look out for the second one.
bookshelfd's review against another edition
2.0
The grammatical and spelling errors throughout the book had me cringing and made it impossible for me to suspend disbelief enough to enjoy the plot. How did this fail to make an impression on other reviewers? I fear I am not feeling charitable enough to say nice things about the author's efforts.
jenniferx's review against another edition
3.0
Was sick for the weekend and read this series. Enjoyed it enough to forget how bad I felt. Not on the reread list.
scearceka's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer: I received a free e-book copy of this book from the authors in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely LOVED this book! It pulled me in from the beginning, and I would've read it all in one sitting if I hadn't started it so late in the evening and needed sleep!! Still, I finished it the next day, and I desperately need the next one. I laughed, I cried, I thought back to how I felt during my first "real" relationship, and I pondered what I would do if I had to deal with the types of things that Willow and her friends see on a daily basis. I honestly don't think I could, and that's what pulled me into the story so much: The fact that these teenagers are having to live through this world, losing their family members to a virus, or having to leave them on the outside while they survive in this shelter. The relationships, whether just friends or otherwise, are exactly how I remember my teenage relationships (friendly, kinda awkward, but definitely "real" and "true", as much as they can be at that age), and I can't wait to see how they continue into the next book!!!
5 stars all the way!! =)
I absolutely LOVED this book! It pulled me in from the beginning, and I would've read it all in one sitting if I hadn't started it so late in the evening and needed sleep!! Still, I finished it the next day, and I desperately need the next one. I laughed, I cried, I thought back to how I felt during my first "real" relationship, and I pondered what I would do if I had to deal with the types of things that Willow and her friends see on a daily basis. I honestly don't think I could, and that's what pulled me into the story so much: The fact that these teenagers are having to live through this world, losing their family members to a virus, or having to leave them on the outside while they survive in this shelter. The relationships, whether just friends or otherwise, are exactly how I remember my teenage relationships (friendly, kinda awkward, but definitely "real" and "true", as much as they can be at that age), and I can't wait to see how they continue into the next book!!!
5 stars all the way!! =)