Tag «Dystopian»

Series Review: Legend by Marie Lu

Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: Synopsis for Legend (from Goodreads): What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family …

Series Review: The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: Synopsis for The Maze Runner (from Goodreads): “If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.” When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s …

Series Review: Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: Series: Across the Universe Trilogy Author: Beth Revis # of Books: 3 (Across the Universe, A Million Suns, Shades of Earth) There are a few short stories published about various characters. …

Series Review: Matched by Ally Condie

  Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: Synopsis for Matched (from Goodreads): Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander’s …

Series Review: Breathe by Sarah Crossan

Series: Breathe Author: Sarah Crossan # of Books: 2 (Breathe, Resist) Book Order: Chronological Complete?: Yes Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Survival, Adventure, Romance Heat Rating: cool Point of View: First Person, Multiple Thoughts: Breathe was a random read I found in my library’s eBook collection. The cover is what drew me to it …

Series Review: Uninvited by Sophie Jordan

Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: Uninvited by Sophie Jordan | Uninvited Series   Series: Uninvited Author: Sophie Jordan # of Books: 2 (Uninvited, Unleashed) Book Order: Chronological Complete?: Yes Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Romance, Dystopian Heat …

Movie Mondays: Divergent

Movie Mondays: On Mondays, I will review a book series or novel that has been made into a movie. I will then answer the question that everyone asks: which is better, the movie or the book? Here is this week’s offering: Book: Divergent by Veronica Roth | Movie: Divergent (2014) Which did I read/see first? …

Series Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

SERIESous’ Top Book Series: Favourite Dystopian Series Series: Divergent Trilogy Author: Veronica Roth # of Books: 3 (Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant) There are a bunch of short stories told from Tobias’ perspective. See the list here. Book Order: Chronological Complete?: Yes Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Romance, Action Heat Rating: cool Point of View: First …

Series Review: Defiance Trilogy by C. J. Redwine

Series: Defiance or Courier’s Daughter Trilogy Author: C. J. Redwine # of Books: 3 (Defiance, Deception, Deliverance) There is a prequel novella called Outcast Complete?: Yes Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Action, Adventure, Dystopian Heat Rating: cool Point of View: First Person, Alternates Thoughts: I went into Defiance thinking it was going to be more of a …

Single Sundays: Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay

Synopsis (from Goodreads.com): In the beginning was the darkness, and in the darkness was a girl, and in the girl was a secret… In the domed city of Yuan, the blind Princess Isra, a Smooth Skin, is raised to be a human sacrifice whose death will ensure her city’s vitality. In the desert outside Yuan, …