Book Review #401 - Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

 

 

My Rating: 4/5

 

 

I had really insanely high expectations for this book. Apart from the ending, I would say that it met those expectations.

 

 

The only problem I had with this book, and the whole series in fact is the lack of world building. A lot was revealed in this book about the world outside Chicago but I still felt like it wasn't enough.

 

 

This book was split narrated with Tris and Tobias sharing the narration. Normally I would like this, but I didn't feel like their voices were strong enough as I had to keep checking whose point of view I was reading.

 

 

Whilst the ending was not something that I would have chosen, I do think that it was a very accurate portrayal of the world that they are living in and also in Tris's bravery.

Book Review #400 - Insurgent (Divergent #2) by Veronica Roth

Fighting for survival in a shattered world… the truth is her only hope.

The thrillingly dark sequel to No. 1 New York Times bestseller, DIVERGENT.

I have done bad things. I can’t take them back, and they are part of who I am.

Tris has survived a brutal attack on her former home and family. But she has paid a terrible price. Wracked by grief and guilt, she becomes ever more reckless as she struggles to accept her new future.

Yet if Tris wants to uncover the truth about her world, she must be stronger than ever… because more shocking choices and sacrifices lie ahead.

 

 

My Rating: 4/5

 

 

This book starts off right where Divergent left off, which was good as it was able to start off straight away and not recap everything.

 

 

Tris develops the most in this book. She becomes stronger both physically and mentally and really starts to become more Dauntless.

 

 

Tobias was the other character that developed a lot throughout this book. More of his back story is explored especially around his family.

 

 

For the first portion of the book, it felt more like a romance book. The romance aspect was too dominant and it seemed to not be moving along at the fast pace Divergent did.

 

 

The relationship between Tris and Tobias got really annoying at times just because of the juvenile arguments they continually had.

 

 

I read this book around Christmas and so there were so many distractions that made me stop reading for extended periods of time. For that reason I probably didn't enjoy this book as much as I should have.

Book Review #399 - I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls #1) by Ally Carter

Cammie Morgan is a student at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, a fairly typical all-girls school-that is, if every school taught advanced martial arts in PE and the latest in chemical warfare in science, and students received extra credit for breaking CIA codes in computer class. The Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses but it's really a school for spies. Even though Cammie is fluent in fourteen languages and capable of killing a man in seven different ways, she has no idea what to do when she meets an ordinary boy who thinks she's an ordinary girl. Sure, she can tap his phone, hack into his computer, or track him through town with the skill of a real "pavement artist"-but can she maneuver a relationship with someone who can never know the truth about her?

Cammie Morgan may be an elite spy-in-training, but in her sophomore year, she's on her most dangerous mission-falling in love.

 

 

My Rating: 3/5

 

 

I had high expectations for this book as I had heard nothing but good things about it.

 

 

I found it really hard to read this book for any extended period of time. I found it really slow paced and the characters just did nothing for me.

 

 

The whole spy concept was the only positive I could find in this book. The whole idea of a spy school was fun and fresh.

 

 

I do intend to read the second book simply because I own it but if it doesn't improve then I don't intend to read any further into the series.