Now Reading: Dead Zone by Robison Wells

I am a fan of Robison Wells ever since I finished reading his Variant book and still remained a fan even he disappointed me on the sequel of the Variant, Feedback. My copy of the Dead Zone is one of the books I got from this years Fullybooked Sale (I got a total of 17 books for 900 pesos only). I have read the first book of the series back in 2013 during my first visit in Cebu. If I can still recall it properly, the book Blackout by Wells is the first book that I bought from the Fullybooked Ayala Cebu branch. I have mixed reactions about Blackout (see review here), I somewhat loved it and the same time hate it. Maybe because I just expected too much from the author after he wowed me in his book Variant (see review here). But, overall Blackout was fun and that is why I am going to read this second book Dead Zone. I have seen this book on the shelves of the bookstores for years now, but since I did not really find the first installment spectacular, I refused to pick this one and prioritized the other options. Now, that this is on sale (50 pesos only from 380 pesos), I have no more reasons to not buy this one. 

BOOK REVIEW: LEGEND by MARIE LU

 OVERALL RATING: 8 /10

            STORY: 9/10

            CHARACTERS: 10/10

            THE FEELS: 8/ 10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 7 / 10

 

PLOT: 7/ 10

SYNOPSIS:  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.

After reading all I can say about the book was, "GENIUS!" I salute Ms. Lu for writing such a brilliant book even though it was quite predictable but it still punch something to us readers that this book was written with such tremendous effort that needs to be  recognize.

BOOK REVIEW: VARIANT by ROBISON WELLS

OVERALL RATING: 10 /10

            STORY: 8/10

            CHARACTERS: 8/10

            THE FEELS: 10 / 10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 10 / 10

 

PLOT: 9 / 10

SYNOPSIS: Benson Fisher, a foster boy, thought that a scholarship at Maxfield Academy will be a turning point of his wrecked life. He entered MAxfield, thinking about being a lucky scholar student and studying freely in one of the best school in the world. But, he is wrong.
The very moment when he entered the academy, he then realized that, Maxfield is not just a normal school, but a prison for children like him. Benson realized that he is among 74 students trap inside the school, being watch by cameras at every corner. Their routines are govern and being surveyed. With trackers and lenses around him, Benson realized that his life will never be the same. And every day that he spend inside the academy, he slowly unravels its secrets that will change your lifes perspective forever. Pack with action, suspense and brain teasing page turner. Variant by Robinson Wells will keep you mouth twisting reader all through out the novel. Unique and fresh dystopian novel that will surely give you total satisfaction. Variant is a novel of survival, trust and science fiction that will grab every neurons in your brain.

BOOK REVIEW: IN THE END by DEMITRIA LUNETTA

OVERALL RATING: 5 /10

            STORY: 5/10

            CHARACTERS: 7/10

            THE FEELS: 7 / 10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 6 / 10 

PLOT: 7 / 10

SYNOPSIS: They hear the most silent of footsteps. They are faster than anything you've ever seen. And They won't stop chasing you...until you are dead. Amy is watching TV when it happens, when the world is attacked by Them. These vile creatures are rapidly devouring mankind. Most of the population is overtaken, but Amy manages to escape—and even rescue “Baby,” a toddler left behind in the chaos. Marooned in Amy’s house, the girls do everything they can to survive—and avoid Them at all costs. After years of hiding, they are miraculously rescued and taken to New Hope, a colony of survivors living in a former government research compound. While at first the colony seems like a dream with plenty of food, safety, and shelter, New Hope slowly reveals that it is far from ideal. And Amy soon realizes that unless things change, she’ll lose Baby—and much more. Rebellious, courageous, and tender, this unforgettable duo will have you on the edge of your seat as you tear through the pulse-pounding narrow escapes and horrifying twists of fate in this thrilling debut from author Demitria Lunetta.

 I was looking for something fresh and exiting to read the time I read the book. Okay let me get straight, the plot of this book is definitely promising but the problem about the author is that she has the idea but she did not deliver------  which results to not giving justice to a potential mind blowing plot. 

BOOK REVIEW: THE 5TH WAVE by RICK YANCEY

OVERALL RATING: 7 /10

            STORY: 6/10

            CHARACTERS: 9/10

            THE FEELS: 8 / 10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 8 / 10

 PLOT: 6 / 10

SYNOPSIS: After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it’s the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth’s last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother—or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up.....

           

          The hype of this book right now is pretty high which made me buy and read this as soon as possible, but sad to say, I am not saying that it’s a bad read its just a disappointment because maybe I expected too much from this book? I don’t know.