Review: Great read for "Daynight" and "In the After" fans.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2014
I bought this book because 1) it's .99, 2) the cover's awesome, and 3) the book blurb sounded interesting. This book is about a girl who's best friend is taken into the custody of the PMC (which is ironic, because in my line of work PMC means Permanent Managing Custody) and her journey to get to him. Along the way she finds love, friendship, and the power to stand up for herself. I have to admit, this book was slow in the beginning.***SPOILERS***I imagine the scene where Greyson's taken into PMC custody is supposed to have the same affect the Hunger Games has when Primrose is selected, but it falls short. For one, a connection has not been developed between the reader and Greyson. Honestly, when he was captured I didn't care (I know, that's horrible). If you can stick out the beginning of the book, you will find that it delivers a pretty kick ass story that has underlying themes.The romance in the book is believable, as well as the friendships between the main character, Max, whatever that girl's name is that used to train to be a PMC guard, Amory (is this a girl's name? I like it for a boy) and Roman. I actually teared up when Max died. I BALLED when they left Ida on the farm.I recommend reading this book on a full stomach. Emphasis on food is heavy (since the main character was half-starved when she got to the farm). I went to McDonald's THREE times while this book; it will make you obese if you're not careful, but don't let that dissuade you. The description are vivid enough to where my mouth was watering beyond belief.Overall, I recommend this book! A lot of the plot twists I saw coming a mile away. Some of the revelations didn't have enough build up to where I actually felt the impact of them. i.e. When girl that loves guns reveals her past with the PMC I didn't feel the weight of her revelation. Now, when the main character overheard homegirl talking to Mariah, I was like WTF! I was aching to know what the hell was going on, but it turned out to be super simple.I don't like the main character (can't even remember her name). She seems stronger than the Bella Swan types, but her naivety and poor decision-making irk me. i.e. Her running into the wild without a plan, eating all her food at once, trusting the rebels. Like really, chick? Bye, Felicia.My favorite character is Max, but he's dead now. I'm buying the next book, but I really hope it delivers. I didn't feel a connection with Greyson, Amory is awesome (gotta admit), but he's in PMC custody, so he may not show up until later on in the next book. If only the main character, gun girl, rebel man, and Greyson are left to carry the next book, I don't know how I'll fare with it.Max just made this book for me.What are you waiting for?! Get this book! It's an easy read, is well edited, and the plot delivers!