This book takes place on a 24 hour trip to London. Hadley Sullivan is heading to England to see her father get remarried to a women she really doesn't know. At the Airport she meets a man, Oliver, who is heading back home to England. They meet by chance and start to get to know each other. Lets just say, I was swooning multiple times while reading this book. Rating: 4.5 of 5.
This book simple just made me happy. It's not some english classic, but it is the perfect get away for a few hours. It's a super quick read that leaves you wanting more. When you are in the mood for a super teen girly book, that is still written well, with relatable characters that don't get on your nerves, than read this book!
Character Breakdown: Hadley. I thought she was a great character. At the beginning of the book I felt like she complained a lot, but it just sets up the story. In the short amount of time you follow her, she lets you in and allows you to discover her.
Oliver. Perfect! I loved how he was smart and witty. He wasn't your typical bad boy vampire warrior type. He constantly made me smile and I missed him in the parts he wasn't there. He is awesome!
Now, don't let the title stop you. I am not a huge fan of Romeo and Juliet love at first sight falling in love with all your soul stories. No. This is not like that. The characters build and grow and your dying to find out what happens. This is a book I will come back to over and over again!
This is a story that follows a young girl named Tris who, at the age of 16, has to choose a faction that she wants to live in. Each faction focuses on one attribute that they think is the ultimate characteristic that brought down the country. The catch? Well if you choose a faction that you were not born to, then you can't see your family ever again. A clever new story of rebellion, love, and family. Rating: 4 of 5 stars (the whole series!)
I loved these books! Veronica Roth is able to transport you right into her new world with new laws and ways of doing things. I felt like I was right with Tris as she fought to discover who she is and what she really wants. As typical as this story may sound, there are twists in every book that left me turning pages faster and faster. I felt that each book was able to build on each other in a perfect and brilliant way. One of my favorite aspects of this series was how each book picked up EXACTLY where the last one left off. You never miss a beat of the characters journeys. I have never seen this before in a series and loved how there was no retelling of the first book in the other two.
There is a beautiful romance in these novels. It wasn't a typical love triangle with the same characters and attitudes. There is a boy that appears.. but you'll have to read to find out more about him! The strongest love that is dealt with in these books are friend and family relationships. It was nice to have a new dynamic that really pushed the heroine to new levels and emotional peaks. It made her so relatable and refreshing.
Any Problems? Well I have only a one. Sometimes I became so attached to the characters that it was so hard when something didn't go the way I wanted. I found myself so frustrated by certain characters that I was thinking about them all day, all the time! Very distracting, but very worth it.
I strongly recommend these books. They kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can't believe there wont be another book. So go pick up a copy for yourself and make sure you have hours to just sit and read!
