Jerri Chisholm

With tons of action, the adventure of Eve and the compound known as Eleven comes to an intriguing end.

Eve and Wren have been living outside, the place which should have been nothing more than scorched earth. Life on the surface is full of wonders and worth everything they've suffered so far. But now, they want to head back and help all of those, who are still suffering, to find their freedom. Not only isn't this an easy task, but the outside world has its own inhabitants and problems. Add Wren's inability to remember almost anything, and Eve is up against more than she's ever been before.

This is a series, which does need to be read in order, since each book builds on the events of the book before it. But no worries, it's an exciting read, which is sure to especially grab dystopian fans.

There's no time for boredom in this last installment as Eve and Wren not only learn about the surface but have a lot of goals and problems to deal with. I think it's almost more than before, and that all packed into one last book. There are many new characters added to the mix, and these aren't neglected on the personality end. It's an interesting new group and offers twists and turns, which keep the plot going. The two worlds also collide, giving a new playing field with new directions, and still, mixing in the old compound and its players. Add Wren and Eve's own issues, and it's a lot to pack in.

Dystopian fans will recognize some 'usual' elements and moments that this genre tends to have, including the general plot direction. This isn't a bad thing, since it doesn't disappoint, and the end does wrap everything up well enough. There were a few things, though, which seemed to get hit quick in the rush, which left some logical thin, but that didn't bother the rest of the story.

While there is romance, it definitely does not go near the realm of taking over the plot. Rather, Wren is battling massive wounds from the escape. Eve, interestingly enough, doesn't seem to care much, especially considering how attached she was to him before. Her head is on the compound and battle, which is also understandable, since there is so much excitement and tension involved. But it also was a little disappointing to see her shift (a little cold). Still, she is a character to root for and can't really be criticized considering everything she's up against.

This is a nice wrap-up to the series, and if anything, just should have been a little longer to flesh-out some moments, but this is still a fun read. Dystopian fans will want to pick this series up and are sure to enjoy it quite a bit. I received a DRC and enjoyed this last book quite a bit.… (más)

This is the second book in a trilogy, and I did read the first one before opening this one...which I would highly recommend doing, since the second book takes off where the first left off.

While the first book centered on Eve's life in section Eleven, she's now in the outside world. And what a different place it is! The contrast makes it clear how constricting her life was before and how unfair things are. The new world is bright, bold, and very well described, making the reader sink in just as much as book one, but this time, with a totally different flair. This gives the dystopian aspect tons of clout and makes the world sit.

Eve also gains flair in this book as there's finally time and concentration on the character arc end of things. Not only is the world around her different than what she's learned to know, but she herself has a lot to learn. Add the changing relationships and the knowledge that she can't remain, and there's more than a little inner conflict as well. In other words, this book offers the perfect middle as she develops from book one to, what I assume she will be in, book three.

The action and tension are high enough to keep the pages turning, but there's also enough space for emotion and development on other levels. This one packs unexpected twists and turns, especially at the end, and has more than enough relationship points to add depth as well.

The ending is one that makes it impossible not to want to pick up book three. So, I'm now just going to have to wait and see what happens next...and I'm definitely more than a little curious. I received an ARC and enjoyed this one quite a bit.… (más)