halcyon_rising's review
4.0
I'm not sure we learn much from this short story. They got out, but then what? Is there more in a future book?
In any case, Happy Reading!
Spoiler
ETA: Yes, there is!In any case, Happy Reading!
kasiej's review
3.0
Endurance by Ann Aguirre is novella taking place between the first and second installments of the Razorland series.
The story picks up from the middle of the first but this time it’s told from a different point of view. Ever wonder what happened to Thimble and Stone? Well, here’s your chance to find out. This is a story of rebellion, collapse, love and survival. Warning: Spoilers!
Catch Up: College Enclave. Home to a colony in the underground of NY containing 3 classes of citizens; Breeders, Builders, and Hunters. When the story begins, it’s not long after Deuce and Fade (the leads from the first title, Enclave) have been banished.
Cue in Thimble and Stone, Deuce’s “bratmates“. Continuing life in Enclave as they keep their mouths shut concerning Deuce’s punishment, fearing their own lives as consequence.
The author decided to run the narrative through both POVs which was a pleasant surprise for me. I really enjoy when books do this. Unfortunately in this case, it happened too often and too fast, so it became a little difficult to keep up with.
Watching Thimble and Stone fight the odds to survive through the rebel uprising, Freak attack, and traveling through the tunnels was very uplifting. You knew from the first book how close the two were so it came naturally.
Explanations felt forced. A supplement story like this one shouldn’t need abundant reiterations of the origins. Every time their classes were mentioned, they had to be explained. Almost as if the reader needed reminded on every page that their love was forbidden. Even for those who didn’t read the first book and picked this up on a whim, after the first 3 times I’m sure it’s clicked.
(´~`)
Overall I enjoyed this small adventure. This surrounding environment remained consistent with the first book which was nice. Every now and then I see series that contradict their own writing. A little too much repetition but still a good read. Especially if you’re into the series as a whole.
The story picks up from the middle of the first but this time it’s told from a different point of view. Ever wonder what happened to Thimble and Stone? Well, here’s your chance to find out. This is a story of rebellion, collapse, love and survival. Warning: Spoilers!
Spoiler
I adore this series. I figured I should get that out there. This add-on wasn’t as great as I hoped though.Catch Up: College Enclave. Home to a colony in the underground of NY containing 3 classes of citizens; Breeders, Builders, and Hunters. When the story begins, it’s not long after Deuce and Fade (the leads from the first title, Enclave) have been banished.
Cue in Thimble and Stone, Deuce’s “bratmates“. Continuing life in Enclave as they keep their mouths shut concerning Deuce’s punishment, fearing their own lives as consequence.
The author decided to run the narrative through both POVs which was a pleasant surprise for me. I really enjoy when books do this. Unfortunately in this case, it happened too often and too fast, so it became a little difficult to keep up with.
Watching Thimble and Stone fight the odds to survive through the rebel uprising, Freak attack, and traveling through the tunnels was very uplifting. You knew from the first book how close the two were so it came naturally.
Explanations felt forced. A supplement story like this one shouldn’t need abundant reiterations of the origins. Every time their classes were mentioned, they had to be explained. Almost as if the reader needed reminded on every page that their love was forbidden. Even for those who didn’t read the first book and picked this up on a whim, after the first 3 times I’m sure it’s clicked.
(´~`)
Overall I enjoyed this small adventure. This surrounding environment remained consistent with the first book which was nice. Every now and then I see series that contradict their own writing. A little too much repetition but still a good read. Especially if you’re into the series as a whole.
riotgrrl's review
3.0
could have been a fulfledged novel, and I would have liked that. Unfortunately the author did just a short story.
srharris's review
3.0
This was cute.
While I usually don't read novellas, I was intrigued about how the enclave fell, and I wanted to know what happened with Stone and Thimble.
I really do hope that they meet up with Deuce and Fade eventually so that they know that they are okay.
Pretty good read.
While I usually don't read novellas, I was intrigued about how the enclave fell, and I wanted to know what happened with Stone and Thimble.
I really do hope that they meet up with Deuce and Fade eventually so that they know that they are okay.
Pretty good read.
ac223's review
4.0
Endurance takes place between the first and second Razorland books. After Deuce and Fade left the Enclave there was an uprising, they few people who survived were attacked by the freaks. Stone & Thimble (Deuce's bratmates) were able to get away with boy23.
***Spoilers***
Even though it isn't permitted for breeders to know which of the brat's are their own offspring, Stone always knew boy 23 was his. Once they make it safely into the tunnels, Stone has to fight off some of the freaks. Breeders are not permitted to think, only to breed. Thimble is handicapped, one of her feet turns inward, and because of this she has always had to work twice as hard to save herself. Each of them now must use their skills, and learn new skills to make it to safety. They find a hidden bunker with food, and many other treasures. The book ends with them deciding to stay there awhile, since it provides them safety from the freaks. Thimble wants to read the books to see if she can discover how to move forward. I really hope they somehow connect with Deuce and Fade in book 3!
***Spoilers***
Even though it isn't permitted for breeders to know which of the brat's are their own offspring, Stone always knew boy 23 was his. Once they make it safely into the tunnels, Stone has to fight off some of the freaks. Breeders are not permitted to think, only to breed. Thimble is handicapped, one of her feet turns inward, and because of this she has always had to work twice as hard to save herself. Each of them now must use their skills, and learn new skills to make it to safety. They find a hidden bunker with food, and many other treasures. The book ends with them deciding to stay there awhile, since it provides them safety from the freaks. Thimble wants to read the books to see if she can discover how to move forward. I really hope they somehow connect with Deuce and Fade in book 3!
librarydragonfly's review
dark
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.0
roguesaw's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
vhispas's review
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
koalachick's review
2.0
A great side story in the series. I will want to know more about theze characters. It was a little on the shory side.