Trapped in space and frozen in time, Amy is bound for a new planet. But fifty years before she’s due to arrive, she is violently woken, the victim of an attempted murder. Now Amy's lost on board and nothing makes sense - she's never felt so alone.
Yet someone is waiting for her. He wants to protect her; and more if she’ll let him.
But who can she trust amidst the secrets and lies? A killer is out there – and Amy has nowhere to hide . . ."
Yet another of my eagerly anticipated reads. I heard about this the end of last year and was seriously jealous when everyone started to receive their ARCS and proofs. Very luckily for me I did get a copy of this a couple of weeks early (of the UK release) from my wonderful friend Jenny at Wondrous ReadsThe cover is beautiful. So fitting for the book theme and story, but also really eye catching. I would have definitely have picked this up in the shop, had I not of heard of it before.
This is futuristic, so very obviously is sci-fi based. I generally have a love hate relationship with sci-fi, as all my Dad & brother watched whilst I was growing up was Star Trek, it drove me barmy. But as I have grown up I have started to see more of what they enjoy and as many of you know I love attending conventions now, so the ratio is switching more to the love. I love that this book has the sci-fi, but is done in quite a feminine way so this was extremely enjoyable for me. I also think this is a great book to maybe get people that think they wouldn't be into sci-fi into it. Anything that broadens peoples interests, gets a big thumbs up from me!
There are just so many aspects of this book that I loved. All the little details that Beth included are so great. Like the NEW curse words 'Frexing' & 'Chutz' I'm so going to have to use them in conversations from now on!! Also the way lots of words had been shortened was brilliant. Its something that anyone that uses to Internet or texts does. Its no different to us reading a Jane Austen book now & reading words or phrases that are no longer used. Language evolves and Beth showed this brilliantly.
Right from the first chapter I was pretty gripped. The process of being frozen sounded horrendous. I'm so glad I haven't got to go through it!
There are quite a few ideas in the book that over the years I have sat and thought to myself I wonder if that would be possible or I wonder if that will ever happen. It was great reading about a world where this was happening. Made me feel like a fortune teller for a while (oh I wish!)
I loved the way the book was written from two perspectives, of Amy & Elder. Its done in a similar style to Shiver & Linger By Maggie Stiefvater, which I ADORE so was great for me to read!
There were so many things in the book that shocked me and left me, with my mouth wide open. Its a reaction I love to have, so once again I really enjoyed it!
One thing the book has definitely made me think is that I need to learn more about history and the way things work. Amy has struggles with having knowledge, but not knowing enough to show people things accurately & so got me thinking that just in case I'm ever in the same position (being frozen & woken up many years later) there's things that you should definitely know!
This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Its very different to a lot of YA books out there and also thought provoking. I really hope everyone gives this a go. Its well worth it!!!
Rating 4 1/2 Out Of 5
Published In The UK by Puffin / Razorbill
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So glad it lived up to your expectations. I'm really looking forward to reading it next week. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was great, hope you feel the same way!! Also THANK YOU!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteHmm. I only sort of skimmed your review as I've started this one recently and hope to continue with it at some point today. I'm glad that it lived up to expectations, I'm slightly worried about that myself and am finding the pace a little slow. Hopefully I'll end up loving it just as much as you though :) THanks for a great review.
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