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Alvaro Martinez alemmv — Main characters: 4/5 I like how Eve was kind of a goody two shoes and a little unlikeable at times to be honest. Having a character that is unlikeable might alienate them to some, but I think it can also humanize them. For a girl who is described as beautiful, intelligent and kind, it was nice for her problems to be drawn out early. Compared to Arden, she was whiny, unequipped for the outside world, and was a bit of a brown-noser. Eve gained some confidence and hardness in this new world which was a nice development. Secondary characters: 3/5 Caleb was physically different than a lot of love interests: he has dreadlocks which I've never encountered before. I liked Caleb, but ultimately he was bland and didn't stand out. There was nothing special about him. Arden was a perfect foil to Eve: prickly, hardened and didn't care what others thought. The interactions between them brought out the best and the worst of both. However, besides Arden, most of the minor characters were one-sided, or developed entirely around a flaw. Others had odd moments where their actions didn't reflect their characterization. Writing style: 2.5/5 I wish there were more time between the intro and the reveal of the big secret. I wanted to be immersed more into the world building of the "utopia" that Eve thought she was living in before that was ruined and the dystopia was really revealed. Carey's writing style was fast paced with effective descriptions, however it lacked a bit of grace in some parts. The language was basic and utilitarian. Ultimately, the pacing felt a little rushed in some parts where I encountered problem after problem for Eve and I just wanted a deep breath. Plot: 3.5/5 There wasn't a whole lot of originality to the plot which was a little disappointing. I feel like there are so many dystopians out there that there needs to be an ounce of originality and uniqueness to some aspect of the book to make it stand out from the rest. The plot was very similar to The Handmaid's Tale. However, this aside, the rest of the plot was mediocre. It almost seemed like it lacked direction and there were some parts that I didn't understand. Ending: 2.5/5 The ending was not quite a cliffhanger but there was definitely a twist. Obviously as a reader I was a little frustrated but it was effective in making me want to read the next book. Best scene: When Eve and Caleb first met Reminded Me Of: The Handmaid's Tale Positives: Making a flawed character engaging, Caleb's unusual look, the writing pace (mostly) Negatives: Too quick transitions at beginning, unoriginal plot, flat secondary characters, ending Cover: The range of colors is beautiful, and I love the imagery. The font is beautiful but not my favorite. Verdict: An unoriginal addition to the YA dystopian genre that was still a fun read. Rating: 6.2/10 (3 stars)

Eduard Weber weberf2e3 — Never stop people from doing something simply because you feel they shouldn't be doing it; you could end up shrivelling a thriving soul that should have been left to its own devices.

刘 阳 a11967316563814 — This book is a fascinating story of a Chinese family that is swept up in the dynamic political changes taking place in China in the early 20th century. The author was American who lived her life in China and this novel introduced American audiences to Chinese culture beyond the stereotypical caricatures which were widely accepted. It is an enjoyable and enduring classic, especially with the growing relationship between China and the West.

Candice Zhang yingyuan — So I borrowed this book from Yuka sometime in 2006, and I started it, hoping it would tip my love/exasperation relationship with Kelly Link's writing. Then it sort of got lost in a pile of school books and other books. I picked it up again recently because I really ought to return it to Yuka. I flipped through it to figure out where I left off, and started right after the story "Some Zombie Contingency Plans," thinking, "ah yes, I remember reading the one about zombies." I proceeded to read the first of the last two stories in the book, and, when I finished that story, idly flip through the rest of the book and realize I had actually only read three of the nine stories in the book (and one, "The Great Divorce," only because it was in One Story, which is what got me interested in Link in the first place). My confusion was caused by the fact that this book has (at least) two stories about zombies. I guess I'll have to report back later about whether this is as awesome as it sounds.