Book Review : Fractured by Teri Terry

Synopsis :
How do you know where to go when you don't remember where you came from?

Kyla's memory has been erased,
her personality wiped blank,
her memories lost for ever.

Or so she thought.

Kyla shouldn't be able to remember anything. But she can - and she's beginning to realise that there are a lot of dark secrets locked away in her memories. When a mysterious man from her past comes back into her life, she thinks she's on her way to finding the truth. But the more she learns about her history, the more confusing her future becomes...

Set in a disturbing future world, FRACTURED is an engrossing, fast-paced read that establishes Teri Terry as a master thriller writer.

This is the second book of Slated Trilogy and yeah.. I don't read the first book. Based on some people's reviews, I bet the first book will make me bored. The first book is all about Kyla goes amnesia and she has to learn every single thing from the very beginning again. From the synopsis of Fractured, I guess the suspense starts from here.
This girl, the main character, has three names. She was Lucy until when she was 10, she was Rain when she was 14 and now her name is Kyla.
What I dislike from Kyla/Rain/Lucy (whatever you call her) is she is very obedient to a man, she is like a puppy and a puppet for that man.
This man is indeed mysterious, I have no idea who he is. I think I will get to know this man in book 3, Shattered.

Rate 
★★★

Book Review : Aberrant by Ruth Silver

Synopsis :
In the future Dystopian society of Cabal, the government instills equality for all and offers its citizens the perfect system. There is food, shelter and jobs for everyone. The one requirement is to follow the rules without question, including the government's match in marriage and "The Day of the Chosen", a lottery that randomly selects families to conceive children as natural means hasn't existed in generations. Following her eighteenth birthday, Olivia Parker accepts her requirement to marry her childhood best friend, Joshua Warren, and is eager to start her work assignment and new life when it all comes abruptly to an end as she's arrested and thrown in prison. The only crime committed, her existence. Olivia is unlike the rest of the world born not from "The Day of the Chosen." The truth haunts the government and puts her life in grave danger as one simple fact would destroy the perfect system.

With Joshua's help, Olivia breaks free of prison and is forced on the run. Together they set out to find the promised rebel town in search of a new home and new life together. Their situation seems less than promising as they reach the town of Haven. New rules and customs must be adhered to in order to stay. Leaving would mean most certain death in the large expanse of the Gravelands. Time is running out as the government mounts an attack to destroy Olivia and bury her secret with her. Thrown into a world unlike their own, they must quickly adapt to survive.

I love the cover! Isn't she beautiful?
However, behind the beautiful cover..the story is too mediocre for me. It does not catch my interest. I expected there would be some actions in this book, but there is none. This book is just filled with romance. Boring for me. I am quite sure, in the book 2, Moirai, there will be some actions! I will not blurt out the spoiler here, but after you read the end of the book, you will agree with me. A war is waiting in book 2 and so do I!

Rate 
★★★

Book Review : The Elite by Kiera Cass

Synopsis:
The hotly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Selection.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.

America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.

Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending.

I prefer The Selection's cover over The Elite's. Much better.
And again the story still mediocre, but I look forward to The One, the conclusion of The Selection trilogy. Hoping a good result!
I'm a little bit dislike Maxon here. Maxon is not loyal to America anymore. He is waver with his choice. So, he is trying to get closer with other contestants rashly because his choice is lesser.
As for Aspen, well.. he will always be there for America after he regrets of what he had done. It seems like Aspen learns from his mistake very well. Ha! He decides to stay with America. 

Favorite Quotes
"It turns out I'm absolutely terrible at staying away from you. It's a very serious problem.”
― Kiera Cass, The Elite  

“You know that you’ve found something amazing, and you want to hold on to it forever; and every second after you have it, you fear the moment you might lose it.”
― Kiera Cass, The Elite  
  
“Love is beautiful fear”
― Kiera Cass, The Elite  

Rate
★★★

Book Review : The Selection by Kiera Cass

Synopsis:
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

As you can see, the cover is so appealing. A princess with gorgeous blue gown. At first, I did not want to read it since it is romance. Not so my kind. But, due to I don't have books to read anymore, I borrowed my friend and read it eventually. It is okay to be read, mediocre. It is not boring and not very good either.
I'm kinda irritated with Aspen, America Singer's secret love. He insisted America to sign up for The Selection. I know it was for America's sake, her happiness. But then, after America fell a slightly in love with Maxon, he doesn't want to give up on America. After he let her go easily, then he wants to catch her again? Ludicrous!
As for Maxon, he is okay. Nice and sweet. He can control his temper quite well. He did not mad when America was harsh and scolded him when they first met. America was a stranger after all. Who doesn't mad when a stranger being harsh and scold you after you treat them nicely? Maxon can kick out America from the palace immediately, but he did not.     
If you like medieval-kind-of-things mixed with romance, you'd most probably like this book.

Favorite Quotes

“Is this a good time to pat your shoulder?”
― Kiera Cass, The Selection 

“Do you think, that I could still call you 'my dear'?”
― Kiera Cass, The Selection 

“Castes never meant that much to me”
― Kiera Cass, The Selection

Rate
 ★★★  

Book Spoiler : Acid by Emma Pass

This is the first time I read standalone dystopian novel.
One word for Acid : awesomeness.
It is fulled of action-packed and will make you don't want to put it down!

Synopsis :
2113. In Jenna Strong’s world, ACID – the most brutal, controlling police force in history – rule supreme. No throwaway comment or muttered dissent goes unnoticed – or unpunished. And it was ACID agents who locked Jenna away for life, for a bloody crime she struggles to remember.

The only female inmate in a violent high-security prison, Jenna has learned to survive by any means necessary. And when a mysterious rebel group breaks her out, she must use her strength, speed and skill to stay one step ahead of ACID – and to uncover the truth about what really happened on that dark night two years ago.

THIS IS A HUGE SPOILER REVIEW! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Jenna Strong was arrested in a custody where there is no a single girl in there. All of them are boys. She was accused of killing her parents.
Dr.Alex Fisher saved Jenna to get out from the prison, but he failed to save himself. He was killed by ACID.
However, Jenna was accused of murdering Dr. Alex Fisher.
Jenna met Mel and Jon. They are LifePartnered and parts of FREE.
They didn't tell Jenna why they saved her, being so kind to her, and bla bla bla..
They did a plastic surgery for Jenna and she changed to a completely another person.
Not only face.. They made a fake c-card (ID) for Jenna and her name became Mia Richardson.
They gave a fake LifePartner for her, named Cade Johnson. (which is he will be mysteriously disappeared after his departure and we have no idea where he is).
They sent them to Outer to live there temporarily.
Then, Mia a.k.a Jenna met Maxwell Alexander Fisher. He is Dr. Alex's son.
Max didn't know who Mia was.
Jenna wanted to save Max by bringing him to FREE.
She arranged an appointment with Mel on Ceremony Day, however ACID agents found them both suspicious.
Instead of keep going to Mel's place (because it will bring jeopardy to FREE), they fled and they met Jacob and the gang, they are parts of NAR who wants to topple ACID.
Jenna and Max didn't want to join Jacob because they don't want to kill people.
Jacob knew they didn't want to cooperate with NAR.
So, Jacob oversaw them when the day of the event took place, as he expected, they betrayed Jacob. Eventually, Jacob told Max that Mia is Jenna Strong, whom he strongly believed she was his father's murderer. He felt betrayed.
Both of them were found by ACID and taken to the custody.
Jenna was given two choices :
1. Live in Upper, have a job, and being chosen a LifePartner. BUT, she will be given drugs to make her forgets everything that had happened.
2. Death sentence
Jenna once again went through plastic surgery and fake ID, her name became Jessica Stone and being partnered with Evan Denbrough.
FREE did everything they can do to bring Jenna back.
They made Jenna remembered everything and she met Anna, her real mother and a part of FREE.
Jenna was implanted false memories using CR by ACID. So, Jenna didn't kill her parents!!! (I knew it from the beginning, I knew it)
Jenna, together with FREE, saved Max in Innis Ifrinn.
Max felt sorry towards her that he didn't believe in her.
For the ending, there is a little bit of cliffhanger that might be continue to the sequel but I don't think Emma Pass makes the continuation of this book because it is said that she is working on another standalone novel.

Rate 

★★★★★

Book Review : Prodigy by Marie Lu

This is the second book of the Legend Trilogy.
If you like Legend, you definitely will like Prodigy better.

Synopsis :
June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.

It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long.

But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?

In this highly-anticipated sequel, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action.


There is something sad at the end of this book :(
I re-read it again with my eyes and mouth went widen. I was like "Nononono, Ms.Author! Please!" inwardly.
It makes me crave for the next sequel. Marie Lu did a great job.
In this book, Day's part is Blue and June's part is black in all of 3 books in this trilogy I guess.
So, only Day's part that keeps changing color.

Favorite Quotes
“He is beauty, inside and out.
He is the silver lining in a world of darkness.
He is my light.” - June

“Love is illogical, love had consequences--I did this to myself, and I should be able to take it.”

“We're in this together, right?" he whispers. "You and me? You want to be here, yeah?" There's guilt in his questions. "Yes," I reply. "I chose this." Day pulls me close enough for our noses to touch. "I love you.”

Rate 

★★★★★

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Book Review : Legend by Marie Lu

I just read Legend by Marie Lu and I love it!
It is a dystopian thriller story. If you crave for dystopian story, try read this one!
It is fast-paced. Great! I really dislike slow-paced, isn't it boring?

Synopsis :

A New York Times bestseller!

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 in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.

From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.

Legend is based on two POVs. Day and June.
Day's part is gold and June's part is black.
I found it fascinating to read. I don't know you will like it or not because you might be feel annoyed due to that.

Favorite Quotes
“Each day means a new twenty-four hours. Each day means everything's possible again. You live in the moment, you die in the moment, you take it all one day at a time. -Day” 

“You're brilliant,"he says."But you're a fool to stay with someone like me."
I close my eyes at the touch of his hand."Then we are both fools.” 

Rate 
★★★★ 
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