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raven168's review
3.0
This book had a lot of ups and downs for me. Some parts were pretty good, while others I was bored with. Likewise, I liked some of the characters while others I hated. Like Lucy. Oh my gawd did I hate that girl. She might be the main character, but holy crap was she annoying. There was practically no depth to her at all. Her decision making skills were beyond frustrating and she never seemed to be able to look past what any choice or action would have on anything/anyone except for her family name. She was such a snob and looked down on everybody that was not part of her "upper circle", even referring to all those people as "rabble" any time she spoke of them. I was so glad it wasn't just me that that annoyed when Jared finally yelled at her about it. I did like Jared. While his immediate attraction to Lucy was cliche, I enjoyed his back and forth attitude with her. It made him that much more believable, especially when you factor in his past. Storm's character was perfect in the way that he was created and played off. His power and wealth only serve to increase his abilities to be a True Born leader. Lucy's parents were always suspicious to me with how they raised those girls and how they acted. So by the end I was not surprised by their actions, but at the same time it's hard to believe parents can be like that.
Okay, so a plague has ravaged the world and most people have died/are dying. The only ones that are really surviving are the splicers, rich people who continuously have their DNA altered to combat the virus, and the True Born, people born with a natural immunity in them from throw back DNA to animals. The rest with no money or power slowly die each die from starvation if the plague doesn't get them first.
Lucy and Margot are twins who are the daughters of one of the most influential families in that city. They go about their lives looking down on people but not really having much of a life. They are only allowed to interact with certain people on a "safe list" their father has. While Lucy is the prim and proper one, it's Margot that is the favorite. She's more friendly and outgoing than Lucy, and more daring. Sneaking out at night whenever she wants. One night their whole life is about to change with that decision. Despite knowing it is in no way safe to, Margot still goes out. Only to be taken and assaulted in a terrible way. With their parents out of the county, Lucy has nobody to turn to except for the new True Born security team her father had hired. After a successful recovery, Margot is going to be forever changed and Lucy is left with more questions about what's really going on. There's something different about her and her sister's blood and she wants to know what it is. Storm is leader of these True Borns and promises to help her get the answers she seeks. It also doesn't hurt to get to spend more time around the True Born that sets her heart racing. But when her father hears of this he orders her back to their house and to resume her normal life. Which is all well and good until her parents come back home with some all important Russian that they won't tell them anything about. It fast becomes apparent that Lucy and her sister are practically being sold to this guy and that just makes matters worse.
People are out to get the sisters everywhere they look. There's a preacher man that has whipped up the lasters into a fervor about getting them, there's other true borns who have tried to kidnap them multiple times, and then there's the Russian himself. They're not even safe in their own home and never is that more apparent than during a party where everything goes to hell rather quickly. Lucy's fierce determination to protect her sister should be admirable, but instead I found it to be way too much and often ridiculous. When faced with the practically kidnapping of Margot, Lucy is finally forced to make a decision for herself. We still don't find out what exactly makes these two so special, but it's almost certain their blood needs to be together for it. And if nothing else, she knows she can count on Jared to help her get Margot back.
I honestly don't know if I want to read the next book or not. Lucy bugged me that much. But I'm really hoping that she's going to grow the hell up and finally think on her own going forward. So if given the chance, I would probably check the next one out too.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
Okay, so a plague has ravaged the world and most people have died/are dying. The only ones that are really surviving are the splicers, rich people who continuously have their DNA altered to combat the virus, and the True Born, people born with a natural immunity in them from throw back DNA to animals. The rest with no money or power slowly die each die from starvation if the plague doesn't get them first.
Lucy and Margot are twins who are the daughters of one of the most influential families in that city. They go about their lives looking down on people but not really having much of a life. They are only allowed to interact with certain people on a "safe list" their father has. While Lucy is the prim and proper one, it's Margot that is the favorite. She's more friendly and outgoing than Lucy, and more daring. Sneaking out at night whenever she wants. One night their whole life is about to change with that decision. Despite knowing it is in no way safe to, Margot still goes out. Only to be taken and assaulted in a terrible way. With their parents out of the county, Lucy has nobody to turn to except for the new True Born security team her father had hired. After a successful recovery, Margot is going to be forever changed and Lucy is left with more questions about what's really going on. There's something different about her and her sister's blood and she wants to know what it is. Storm is leader of these True Borns and promises to help her get the answers she seeks. It also doesn't hurt to get to spend more time around the True Born that sets her heart racing. But when her father hears of this he orders her back to their house and to resume her normal life. Which is all well and good until her parents come back home with some all important Russian that they won't tell them anything about. It fast becomes apparent that Lucy and her sister are practically being sold to this guy and that just makes matters worse.
People are out to get the sisters everywhere they look. There's a preacher man that has whipped up the lasters into a fervor about getting them, there's other true borns who have tried to kidnap them multiple times, and then there's the Russian himself. They're not even safe in their own home and never is that more apparent than during a party where everything goes to hell rather quickly. Lucy's fierce determination to protect her sister should be admirable, but instead I found it to be way too much and often ridiculous. When faced with the practically kidnapping of Margot, Lucy is finally forced to make a decision for herself. We still don't find out what exactly makes these two so special, but it's almost certain their blood needs to be together for it. And if nothing else, she knows she can count on Jared to help her get Margot back.
I honestly don't know if I want to read the next book or not. Lucy bugged me that much. But I'm really hoping that she's going to grow the hell up and finally think on her own going forward. So if given the chance, I would probably check the next one out too.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
terib's review
5.0
I really like this book
New take on dystopian sci-fi, post-plague story. I liked the intrigue and drama and the way several stories and characters were interwoven.
New take on dystopian sci-fi, post-plague story. I liked the intrigue and drama and the way several stories and characters were interwoven.
beckiebookworm1974's review
3.0
āļøāļøāļø1/2 STARS
REVIEW COPY
Release Date-3/5/16
So True Born is book one of a trilogy that takes place in Dominion.
A city devastated by ruin caused by a plague on mankind.
There seems to be three tiers of people Splicers, Lasters and True Born.
The rich and entitled seem to be the splicers as only the rich can afford to splice there DNA to survive and the poor take up the majority of the Lasters who are really just waiting for the virus to take effect and finish them off.
Thrown into this mix are the True Born, In my opinion, the most fascinating of the three castes.
These True Borns are immune to the virus due to there throwback animal DNA this is evolution at its finest.
So True born is a clean YA book set in a dystopian future.
It features twins Lucy and Margot Fox the daughters of a wealthy high-placed splicer couple and is told from Lucy's POV.
As this pair approach their eighteenth birthday there orderly efficient life is about to change as they know it.
Into this background is dropped Jared who as well as being a True Born himself is also quite taken with Lucy and really just wants to keep her safe while also opening her eyes to the atrocities being committed in the city.
Jared is part of Storm Logans team who along with other True Borns have been hired to provide protection to the twins while their parents are out of town.
So that is the basic gist of this book and while I did enjoy it, I do have some minor issues as well.
So first it did take me quite a while to become invested in this story.
I'm not actually sure why that was.
Maybe because this was quite slow moving and took a while to actually get going.
Or maybe it was the information overload initially and trying to get this world straight in my head.
That being said the world building here was fantastic and very thorough indeed.
And when I did finally merge with True Born I've got to say I was so glad I'd persevered here as it was well worth the wait.
I also really liked both girls they'd lived a very sheltered life which had definitely impacted there outlook on things and I adored Jared and the other True Borns.
Jared had such a protective vibe towards Lucy even when he was trying to distance himself he couldn't help but adhere to her side like glue.
I also enjoyed the diversity of the different characters here all being very unique in themselves.
The parents, well they were just a waste of breath, what rotten child-rearing skills.
True Born for me really sent the message that even in this dystopian landscape the rich and powerful holds all the cards while the little man is left to suffer in vain.
Nothing had changed with the powers that be just the surrounding settings.
I found True Born to be an enjoyable start to a YA trilogy with a powerful message to also impart.
So I was provided with an ARC of "True Born (True Born Trilogy, #1)" By Netgalley of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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deardamaris's review
1.0
1) The abusive and manipulative relationship between the main character, Lucy, and the love interest, Jared, was too much for me. Even worse: she's only 17 (I don't care if her birthday's in a few weeks).
2) On top of that even more abuse was piled on the main character near the end of the story by her OWN parents and she even tried to excuse their behavior.
3) The origins of the True Borns interested me when it was implied they could be aliens, but I was disappointed by the true reveal.
4) Random stuff happened. Rebel "rabble" trying to attack all the upper class?? Let's just meet in large parties so we can ALL be in ONE PLACE and continue to send ALL our kids to school! Perfect!
2) On top of that even more abuse was piled on the main character near the end of the story by her OWN parents and she even tried to excuse their behavior.
3) The origins of the True Borns interested me when it was implied they could be aliens, but I was disappointed by the true reveal.
4) Random stuff happened. Rebel "rabble" trying to attack all the upper class?? Let's just meet in large parties so we can ALL be in ONE PLACE and continue to send ALL our kids to school! Perfect!
dani_reviews's review
5.0
See this review in its natural environment, Dani Reviews Things.
Actual rating: 4.5I received a free copy of this book for review, but that won't stop me from being honest! (And I honestly loved the hell out of this.)
YES. YES YES YES. I loved this book so much. Granted, I read it towards the end of the readathon and was maybe a little bit delirious, but it was so good that I actually kept reading it past the end of the readathon instead of going straight to sleep!
Confession: I love X-Men and the idea of people developing different kinds of powers, be they psychic or shapeshifting or elemental control. This is exactly what I got in True Born, and it was so cool. There was a lot of action and excitement in this story, as well as some downright disturbing stuff happening. The post-apocalyptic world was written really well and was the perfect setting for everything that was going down.
The other thing I love? Guys with confidence and attitude that can kick ass. Jared is exactly that. The sexual tension between him and Lucy was OFF. THE. CHARTS. I wanted them to make out. I wanted him for myself. AND HE HAD A CONNECTION TO MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL! It was meant to be, guys. Me and Jared. Together forever.
The ending was perfect, satisfying enough but still leaving me with so many questions and so much unresolved to be tackled in the rest of the trilogy. I needed the next book yesterday, and now I have to wait who knows how long. Iām going to go cry in a cornerā¦
hoffnungswolke's review
3.0
True Born!!! First things first: I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley.
The book is already out, so you can go and check it out.
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This is what the book is about:
"Welcome to Dominion City.After the great Plague descended, the world population was decimated...and their genetics damaged beyond repair.The Lasters wait hopelessly for their genes to self-destruct. The Splicers pay for expensive treatments that might prolong their life. The plague-resistant True Borns are as mysterious as they are fearedā¦And then there's Lucy Fox and her identical twin sister, Margot. After endless tests, no one wants to reveal what they are.When Margot disappears, a desperate Lucy has no choice but to put her faith in the True Borns, led by the charismatic Nolan Storm and the beautiful but deadly Jared Price. As Lucy and the True Borns set out to rescue her sister, they stumble upon a vast conspiracy stretching from Dominionās street preachers to shady Russian tycoons. But why target the Fox sisters?As they say in Dominion, itās in the blood." (x)
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***
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This book was a good start to a series. It didn't leave me with that 'WOW' feeling but it has lots of potential.
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The setting is great. With a story like that there is a lot of world building Involved to understand how the world works. But I sometimes I felt there was too much information at once and I got overwhelmed.
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I also had a hard time with the pacing in the book. A lot of things were happening and there was a lot of action. But at the end of the book I'm still as confused about Lucy and Margot as I was before. I feel like there was not at least one answer to all of it. I get that you can't tell all in a first book but just a little bit??
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And the characters. They just didn't really grow on me. I liked the twins enough to care for them, Jared had some nice moments too. Overall the character that came close to being a favorite is Storm. I'm just really intrigued by him.
I also really loved the special connection the twins have. That was really an interesting element to the story.
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Overall I really liked it though. And with the way that the book ended, I'm actually very interested to see how things will go in the next one.
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The book is already out, so you can go and check it out.
Ā
This is what the book is about:
"Welcome to Dominion City.After the great Plague descended, the world population was decimated...and their genetics damaged beyond repair.The Lasters wait hopelessly for their genes to self-destruct. The Splicers pay for expensive treatments that might prolong their life. The plague-resistant True Borns are as mysterious as they are fearedā¦And then there's Lucy Fox and her identical twin sister, Margot. After endless tests, no one wants to reveal what they are.When Margot disappears, a desperate Lucy has no choice but to put her faith in the True Borns, led by the charismatic Nolan Storm and the beautiful but deadly Jared Price. As Lucy and the True Borns set out to rescue her sister, they stumble upon a vast conspiracy stretching from Dominionās street preachers to shady Russian tycoons. But why target the Fox sisters?As they say in Dominion, itās in the blood." (x)
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***
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This book was a good start to a series. It didn't leave me with that 'WOW' feeling but it has lots of potential.
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The setting is great. With a story like that there is a lot of world building Involved to understand how the world works. But I sometimes I felt there was too much information at once and I got overwhelmed.
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I also had a hard time with the pacing in the book. A lot of things were happening and there was a lot of action. But at the end of the book I'm still as confused about Lucy and Margot as I was before. I feel like there was not at least one answer to all of it. I get that you can't tell all in a first book but just a little bit??
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And the characters. They just didn't really grow on me. I liked the twins enough to care for them, Jared had some nice moments too. Overall the character that came close to being a favorite is Storm. I'm just really intrigued by him.
I also really loved the special connection the twins have. That was really an interesting element to the story.
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Overall I really liked it though. And with the way that the book ended, I'm actually very interested to see how things will go in the next one.
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bookishly_faith's review
3.0
Rating: 2.5 stars.
This book was kinda interesting, but it had major first book syndrome. I thought that the world and its mythology was really interesting and the plot was kinda cool but there was a connection I was missing with the characters and this book answered NO questions.
So this book is about the Fox Sisters, twin daughters to a wealthy politician. In their world, there are Splicers (those who have their DNA split to survive), Lasters (those who die because their DNA is screwed up and can't be fixed) and True Borns (people who are evolving genetically into half human, half beast things). Because of these distinctions, there is many terrorist like attacks. The Fox twins' birthday is coming up which means that they will find out what they are. But the girls are getting nervous about what they may be because their parents left town, hired new security and people keep testing them.
My favourite thing was the mythology of this book. I liked reading about the True Borns and some of the beliefs about them. I liked how dark this world felt and the way the author tied in religious mythology into the sci-fi part of this book. The plot and this mythology were really unique and were the reason I kept reading. But at times, the plot was SUPER maddening. Because, if you think about it, nothing ACTUALLY happened in the span of the 200 pages of these novel. Sure, there were bombings and such, but the whole point of this book is to find out what the girls are (Ex- True Born, Splicer or Laster) and we don't know by the end.
I didn't really like the characters though. The main character, Lucy, was kind of bland and her POV was quite unfeeling. I felt like Lucy was basically just there to be a mouthpiece and not much else. It was really hard to connect with her and the only thing that stands out to me about Lucy is that she cares a lot for her sister. I really had no clue how to feel about Jared. He seemed to feel some kind of animal attraction toward Lucy but it was hard to see why he liked her and vice versa. I was kind of on the edge of liking him but his character wasn't explored very much. Also, he was kind of made out to be one of the those love-to-hate-you kind of love interests, which can be really frustrating to read about.
One thing that REALLY made me mad about this book was some of the grammar. Lucy kept calling people "Storm's man", which was just very annoying when she knows that person. Also, what is the purpose of calling something "quiet-quiet"? I get it, it's quiet.
I'm kind of interested in seeing how this story goes because I'm interested in the world of this book. I think maybe another book could theoretically explain things a bit better. I was just a little angry with the lack of connection I felt with the characters as a whole and how there was no resolution at all in this book. But I think you'd like this book if you liked some of the genetic stuff in [b:Allegiant|18710190|Allegiant (Divergent, #3)|Veronica Roth|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1395582745s/18710190.jpg|15524549] and like a sci-fi twist on religion mythology. For some reason, this book reminded me a quite bit of [b:The Madmanās Daughter|12291438|The Madmanās Daughter (The Madmanās Daughter, #1)|Megan Shepherd|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1354155885s/12291438.jpg|17268041], so if you liked that book and want it in a dystopian world, maybe you'll dig this one.
This arc was provided to me on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. (Thanks!)
This book was kinda interesting, but it had major first book syndrome. I thought that the world and its mythology was really interesting and the plot was kinda cool but there was a connection I was missing with the characters and this book answered NO questions.
So this book is about the Fox Sisters, twin daughters to a wealthy politician. In their world, there are Splicers (those who have their DNA split to survive), Lasters (those who die because their DNA is screwed up and can't be fixed) and True Borns (people who are evolving genetically into half human, half beast things). Because of these distinctions, there is many terrorist like attacks. The Fox twins' birthday is coming up which means that they will find out what they are. But the girls are getting nervous about what they may be because their parents left town, hired new security and people keep testing them.
My favourite thing was the mythology of this book. I liked reading about the True Borns and some of the beliefs about them. I liked how dark this world felt and the way the author tied in religious mythology into the sci-fi part of this book. The plot and this mythology were really unique and were the reason I kept reading. But at times, the plot was SUPER maddening. Because, if you think about it, nothing ACTUALLY happened in the span of the 200 pages of these novel. Sure, there were bombings and such, but the whole point of this book is to find out what the girls are (Ex- True Born, Splicer or Laster) and we don't know by the end.
I didn't really like the characters though. The main character, Lucy, was kind of bland and her POV was quite unfeeling. I felt like Lucy was basically just there to be a mouthpiece and not much else. It was really hard to connect with her and the only thing that stands out to me about Lucy is that she cares a lot for her sister. I really had no clue how to feel about Jared. He seemed to feel some kind of animal attraction toward Lucy but it was hard to see why he liked her and vice versa. I was kind of on the edge of liking him but his character wasn't explored very much. Also, he was kind of made out to be one of the those love-to-hate-you kind of love interests, which can be really frustrating to read about.
One thing that REALLY made me mad about this book was some of the grammar. Lucy kept calling people "Storm's man", which was just very annoying when she knows that person. Also, what is the purpose of calling something "quiet-quiet"? I get it, it's quiet.
I'm kind of interested in seeing how this story goes because I'm interested in the world of this book. I think maybe another book could theoretically explain things a bit better. I was just a little angry with the lack of connection I felt with the characters as a whole and how there was no resolution at all in this book. But I think you'd like this book if you liked some of the genetic stuff in [b:Allegiant|18710190|Allegiant (Divergent, #3)|Veronica Roth|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1395582745s/18710190.jpg|15524549] and like a sci-fi twist on religion mythology. For some reason, this book reminded me a quite bit of [b:The Madmanās Daughter|12291438|The Madmanās Daughter (The Madmanās Daughter, #1)|Megan Shepherd|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1354155885s/12291438.jpg|17268041], so if you liked that book and want it in a dystopian world, maybe you'll dig this one.
This arc was provided to me on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. (Thanks!)
jarmina's review
dark
mysterious
fast-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
amym84's review
3.0
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
The Plague was not born out of the recesses of disease; itās something that is in our very DNA. Growing slowly at first, it soon evolved, attacking us from the inside out, decimating the population. On the heels of near-world extinction, people were split into three categories. Splicers are those wealthy enough to get, what I would term, DNA transfusions. Replacing the plague-ridden genes with healthy ones whenever need be. Lasters are those without the financial means to get the splice, theyāre ticking time bombs just waiting for their bodies to turn on them, to die from the Plague. Itās only a matter of time, there is no cure. Then there are the True Born. True Born are people whoās DNA hearkens back to a time before the Plague so they are immune. With such old DNA, however, True Borns also exhibit other qualities that make them almost decidedly unhuman, and cause them to be both feared and reviled.
In Dominion, eighteen is the age when you have your big āRevealā and are lumped into one of the above three categories. As twins Lucy and Margotās 18th birthday draws ever closer, and as they undergo more tests than the average person, they realize thereās something different about them. When Margot disappears, Lucy springs to action, having to trust in Nolan Storm and his team of True Borns. In their search they uncover a conspiracy revolving around the twins, but what is so special about them? Will they be able to find out before things boil over between Dominionās wealthy Upper Circle and the dying Lasters?
True Born has a very interesting premise, and there are moments in the book where everything works really well and fits together perfectly. Then there are moments where from one scene to the next characters and their actions feel very disconnected. I feel like the world-building suffers from too many elements being thrown in at once with little by way of explanation. Thereās not a lot of focus. Too many aspects cloaked in mystery, and by the end we have to mostly make do with veiled answers. A lot of secrets and sidelong glances.
Lucy, as our narrator, had a very disconnected feel for me as well. I loved her unwavering resolve to find her sister and when she would flex her tenacious muscle. Lucyās perspective on the life she leads changes with her sisterās disappearanceāa lot of deceptions are brought to light when this happensāso I would scratch my head when she would revert to her way of thinking/acting pre-disappearance. As though her eyes werenāt just opened to very real and ugly sides to Dominion. Like maybe certain scenes were changed around in the editing process but werenāt made to fit.
One of the bright spots of the book was Jared Price, a True Born in Nolan Stormās employ. He is, of course, our romantic interest, and while the insta-love dramatics bordered on too much, I did like that he wouldnāt let Lucy use her naĆÆvetĆ© as an excuse. I loved that he was the common sense and the reality check she so often needed. They certainly have a spark between them, and I think if they can move past the first stages of angst they could be a great couple.
As with Lucy and Jaredās relationship, I really feel like this series has a lot going for it. Iām hoping that now that itās got its footings set with this first book, the rest will come together a bit easier. Iāll most certainly be reading the next book.
The Plague was not born out of the recesses of disease; itās something that is in our very DNA. Growing slowly at first, it soon evolved, attacking us from the inside out, decimating the population. On the heels of near-world extinction, people were split into three categories. Splicers are those wealthy enough to get, what I would term, DNA transfusions. Replacing the plague-ridden genes with healthy ones whenever need be. Lasters are those without the financial means to get the splice, theyāre ticking time bombs just waiting for their bodies to turn on them, to die from the Plague. Itās only a matter of time, there is no cure. Then there are the True Born. True Born are people whoās DNA hearkens back to a time before the Plague so they are immune. With such old DNA, however, True Borns also exhibit other qualities that make them almost decidedly unhuman, and cause them to be both feared and reviled.
In Dominion, eighteen is the age when you have your big āRevealā and are lumped into one of the above three categories. As twins Lucy and Margotās 18th birthday draws ever closer, and as they undergo more tests than the average person, they realize thereās something different about them. When Margot disappears, Lucy springs to action, having to trust in Nolan Storm and his team of True Borns. In their search they uncover a conspiracy revolving around the twins, but what is so special about them? Will they be able to find out before things boil over between Dominionās wealthy Upper Circle and the dying Lasters?
True Born has a very interesting premise, and there are moments in the book where everything works really well and fits together perfectly. Then there are moments where from one scene to the next characters and their actions feel very disconnected. I feel like the world-building suffers from too many elements being thrown in at once with little by way of explanation. Thereās not a lot of focus. Too many aspects cloaked in mystery, and by the end we have to mostly make do with veiled answers. A lot of secrets and sidelong glances.
Lucy, as our narrator, had a very disconnected feel for me as well. I loved her unwavering resolve to find her sister and when she would flex her tenacious muscle. Lucyās perspective on the life she leads changes with her sisterās disappearanceāa lot of deceptions are brought to light when this happensāso I would scratch my head when she would revert to her way of thinking/acting pre-disappearance. As though her eyes werenāt just opened to very real and ugly sides to Dominion. Like maybe certain scenes were changed around in the editing process but werenāt made to fit.
One of the bright spots of the book was Jared Price, a True Born in Nolan Stormās employ. He is, of course, our romantic interest, and while the insta-love dramatics bordered on too much, I did like that he wouldnāt let Lucy use her naĆÆvetĆ© as an excuse. I loved that he was the common sense and the reality check she so often needed. They certainly have a spark between them, and I think if they can move past the first stages of angst they could be a great couple.
As with Lucy and Jaredās relationship, I really feel like this series has a lot going for it. Iām hoping that now that itās got its footings set with this first book, the rest will come together a bit easier. Iāll most certainly be reading the next book.
utopiastateofmind's review
3.0
(Disclaimer: I received this free book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
More like a 3.5
So what really impressed me about True Born was how inventive the plot was. Reading this was like seeing a casino machine swirl and the fruit symbols come together in different combinations. I know that there are only so many combinations, but the way these elements came together was what astonished me. Sterling doesn't ease us in slowly. We are thrown in head first and I appreciated that we didn't need our hand held.
Writing: 3, World: 4, Characters: 3, Plot: 4
full review: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/review-true-born-by-l-e-sterling/
More like a 3.5
So what really impressed me about True Born was how inventive the plot was. Reading this was like seeing a casino machine swirl and the fruit symbols come together in different combinations. I know that there are only so many combinations, but the way these elements came together was what astonished me. Sterling doesn't ease us in slowly. We are thrown in head first and I appreciated that we didn't need our hand held.
Writing: 3, World: 4, Characters: 3, Plot: 4
full review: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/review-true-born-by-l-e-sterling/