The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

Rating: PG-13

Score: ★★★★★

Genre: Dystopian, Action, Sci-Fi

Page Count: 488

Book #1of The Darkest Minds trilogy

Publisher: Hyperion

Published: December 18, 2012

When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something frightening enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government "rehabilitation camp." She might have survived the mysterious disease that had killed most of America's children, but she and the others emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they could not control. Now, sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones. When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. She is on the run, desperate to find the only safe haven left for kids like her- East River. She joins a group of kids who have escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can't risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents. When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at having a life worth living.

Review:

Pros:

1. This book was pretty much a winner for me from the very beginning seeing as all my favorite genres were wrapped into one amazing book like this one. Once again, this is a five-star book in my opinion and it's no wonder why this book has gotten so much hype in just a couple of years. If you're a fan of Article 5 or The Young Elites, this book is for you!

2. The characters in this book completely won me over from the beginning. Ruby is very strong and a very feisty female lead that I thought made the book that much more empowering. The other characters, Liam and Chubs, were just a joy to read about. With all their funny jokes and sarcastic comments, I really loved them. Zu was just adorable as well as a little girl you really don't want to mess with. I really loved how the villain in this book came in many characters from the entire government to a friend they thought they could trust.

3. All the genres in this book really won me over. It has a huge dystopian feel to it, which you all should know that I'm a sucker for. It also had adventure, action and even a little romance that I thought blended very well into the rest of the story and wasn't rushed at all.  I really loved all the supernatural abilities that these kids had, from reading minds to erasing people's memories, it was just so cool!

4. The writing for this book is absolutely flawless. Alexandra Bracken is an amazing author. Her writing is so easy to read and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put this book down and I couldn't read it fast enough. She created an amazing set of characters, built an amazing new world and created stories for every character she wrote about. 

5. Lastly, the book kept me interested from the very first page to the very last. It had a lot of fast-paced scenes and an amazing yet heartbreaking ending. It was sweet, funny, dark, and mysterious all at the same time. I'm really excited to read the second book and I'll be flying through that one as well.

Age Recommendation: 13+

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The 100 by Kass Morgan

The 100 by Mass Morgan

Rating: PG-13

Score: ★★★★

Genre: Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Drama, Sci-fi

Page Count: 323 pages

Book #1 of The 100 series

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: September 3, 2013

In the future, humans live in city-like spaceships orbiting far above Earth's toxic atmosphere. No one knows when, or even if, the long-abandoned planet will be habitable again. But faced with dwindling resources and a growing populace, government leaders know they must reclaim their homeland . . . before it's too late. Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents are being sent on a high-stakes mission to recolonize Earth. After a brutal crash landing, the teens arrive on a savagely beautiful planet they've only seen from space. Confronting the dangers of this rugged new world, they struggle to form a tentative community. But they're haunted by their past and uncertain about the future. To survive, they must learn to trust- and even love- again.

Review:

Pros:

1. Once again, this is one book that 
I really don't regret picking up. There are very mixed reviews when it comes to this book, you either really hate it or really love it but I'm happy to say that I'm part of the latter one. Let's get this review started shall we?

2. The story was written in four points of veiw which seems like a lot but was actually pretty enjoyable. Half the story takes place on earth where three of the points of view are set while the fourth takes place on the ship at the same time. I really liked how the author wrote it so that half the story was told on earth and some of the mystery about what was happening there while the other half of the mystery was taking place on the ship, all combining into one story and conclusion. 

3. I also really enjoyed the characters. 
Their personalities were interesting and I loved learning about their pasts and their biggest secrets. It was really cool to see them grow closer to each other and watch their stories unfold to create a really amazing aspect of the book.

4. I love all the genres this book held. 
With a little action here and there, tons of sci-fi with romance sprinkled throughout the book and an awesome ending, I thought the book was a fun read and had a little something for everyone. If you want a better description, try Star 
Trek meets Wall-E but without all the cuteness and a lot more . . . well . . . death.


Cons:
1. The only thing I didn't like about the book was that it started out a little slow and didn't really pick up for me until at least four chapters in. Overall, the book was well written and an enjoyable read.


Age Recommendation: 13+


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Article 5 by Kristen Simmons

Article 5 by Kristen Simmons

Rating: PG-13

Score: ★★★★

Genre: Fiction, Action, Dystopian

Page Count: 364

Book #1 of the Article 5 trilogy

Publisher: Tor Teen Books

Published: 2012

New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C have all been abandoned. The Bill of rights has been revoked and replaced with the Moral Statutes. There are no more police-- instead, there are soldiers. There are no more fines for bad behavior-- instead there are arrests, trials, and maybe worse. People who get arrested don't usually come back. Seventeen-year-old Ember Miller is old enough to remember that things weren't always this way. Living with her rebellious single mother, it's hard to forget that people weren't always arrested for reading the wrong books or staying out after dark. It's hard to forget that life in the United States used to be different. In the three years since the war ended, Ember has perfected the art of keeping a low profile. She knows how to get the things she needs, like food stamps and hand-me-down clothes, and how to pass the random home inspections by the military. Her life is as close to peaceful as circumstances allow. That is, until her mother is arrested for noncompliance with Article 5 of the Moral Statutes. And what's worse, one of the arresting officers is none other than Chase Jennings . . . the only boy Ember has ever loved.

Review:

Pros:

1. This action packed sci-fi dystopian story has lots that I loved about it. If you're a fan of any of those genres, this book is a winner from me to you. 

2. The story isn't all that original, two teens on the run from the government, but this take on the story is very interesting and hard to put down. There's a few actions scenes that weren't too over the top for the book as well as some romance sprinkled throughout the pages. The story was thought out very well and gave something new to the whole aspect of the non original subject.

3. The story flowed very well and I felt like it was fleshed out perfectly. It would make a great stand alone but of course, it isn't one. The story wasn't rushed and it didn't seem forced in certain places like some stories tend to be. The story was very well written and easy to understand. It also wasn't too descriptive like some action/sci-fi books can be.

4. The characters were just perfect. I really loved how both main characters were hard at first but later softened as the story progressed. I really liked their backgrounds and the relationship they had with each other in the past and how it was so much different in the present day. 

5. Overall, this book had a little something for everyone, romance, action, sci-fi, a dystopian feel, and a very good storyline and plot. The climax was amazing and was also fast paced for most of the book.

Cons:

1.The only thing I didn't like about this book was that the beginning starts out pretty slow. For me, it didn't pick up until about fifty pages in. It's hard nowadays to find a book that perfect from beginning to end but this book didn't quite cut it.

Age Recommendation: 13+

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