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Harmony Run #1
Prismatic
Rare glimpses of birds are the only reminder of the freedoms Rain Hawkins once had. Now segregated into a mixed-race zone within the United Zones of the Authority, under tyrannical rule of President Nicks, Rain is forced to endure the bleak conditions set upon her. The possibility of a way out arises when Rain discovers an organized resistance called The Freedom Front, and learns that she, along with many other multi-racial people, has special abilities. Determined to overcome her situation, Rain sets out on a mission with the resistance that will fill her life with wonder, romance, and the undying hope for a better world.
250 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2012
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Sarah Elle Emm
8 books93 followersSarah Elle Emm is the author of ABSENCE OF YOU, LAST VACATION, the HARMONY RUN SERIES: (PRISMATIC, OPALESCENT, CHATOYANT, NACREOUS), and MARRYING MISSY. She has lived in Germany, England, Mexico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and traveled extensively beyond. Her writing cave is exactly where she wants it to be, in a century-old home near Indianapolis. When she's not leading kitchen dance parties with her daughters, she writes poetry, praise poetry, the Middle-aged Multitasker memes, and fiction.
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June 28, 2012
This book was a first read book. As I locked my eyes on the first paragraph, I was saying to myself this book isn't going to be good and I am not going to be able to finish it. The second chapter grabbed me and refused to let me go. I was able to finish it in a few hours. As I read this book, I compared it to 1984, Hunger games(without the games), and The Stand (because of Takara and her voice of reasoning). The book was predictible but well worth the read. Worth the read and a great add to anyone's book collection.
May 11, 2016
I'll be looking out for Opalescent, Prismatic's sequel when it comes out. There's so much unfinished business, I have to see how the story ends.
June 6, 2012
Prismatic is about a group of teenagers in the not-so-distant future of 2050, living at a time when the USA is ruled by a despotic President, Elizabeth Nicks, and divided up into zones according to race. The worst of these zones are the mixed race ones, in particular Indy Mixed Zone, where every possible comfort and human right has been taken away, including schools, hot water and nutritious food. People, including children, are made to work long hours producing goods and food for the other zones and countries. Barely surviving on starvation wages and constantly threatened with an indefinite prison sentence, the people of mixed race don’t dare to speak up against the terrible way they are being treated. That is, until a very special group of teenagers come together to fight against the system under which they live. Leading this group are Jabari and Rain, a remarkable teenage couple, who battle against the odds to try and bring down their oppressors.
Throughout the book, Sarah Elle Emm does a brilliant job of describing life under an oppressive regime and how, even in the very worst of circumstances, love and hope can find a way. I can’t wait until the next book in the series, Opalescent!
Throughout the book, Sarah Elle Emm does a brilliant job of describing life under an oppressive regime and how, even in the very worst of circumstances, love and hope can find a way. I can’t wait until the next book in the series, Opalescent!
January 11, 2016
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
Prismatic by Sarah Elle Emm is the introduction to a dystopian America in 2050. In 2046, a new president is elected and immediately changes the structure of American government, politics, social life, and classes. The results are more devastating for some people than others, however.
Emm lays a lot of groundwork in this book, putting a setting and a conflict into place. The book as a whole seemed a little slow, but that’s because Emm did a lot of explaining of the history of the changes in America.
The characters are admirable, and their personalities are believable. Emm has added the fantastical element of super powers genetically dispersed to certain people. Although this is a bit hard to swallow at first due to the incompatibility with our current reality, which the book is supposed to be based on, it was easy to accept and even enjoy once the realization that it’s a fantasy sets in.
Although I loved the Harmony Run series as a whole, Prismatic was not my favorite in the series. Once I was past it, I was soon sleep deprived from reading all night long several nights in a row. But Prismatic was a slow introduction to what is ultimately a great series.
Prismatic by Sarah Elle Emm is the introduction to a dystopian America in 2050. In 2046, a new president is elected and immediately changes the structure of American government, politics, social life, and classes. The results are more devastating for some people than others, however.
Emm lays a lot of groundwork in this book, putting a setting and a conflict into place. The book as a whole seemed a little slow, but that’s because Emm did a lot of explaining of the history of the changes in America.
The characters are admirable, and their personalities are believable. Emm has added the fantastical element of super powers genetically dispersed to certain people. Although this is a bit hard to swallow at first due to the incompatibility with our current reality, which the book is supposed to be based on, it was easy to accept and even enjoy once the realization that it’s a fantasy sets in.
Although I loved the Harmony Run series as a whole, Prismatic was not my favorite in the series. Once I was past it, I was soon sleep deprived from reading all night long several nights in a row. But Prismatic was a slow introduction to what is ultimately a great series.
July 9, 2012
While this particular novel takes place in a fictional 2050...author Sarah Elle Emm has presented us, in her character Rain, a worthy heroine. I was immediately embraced by this rough and tumble new world, found an immediate and fiery distaste for dictator Elizabeth Nicks, and was impressed not only in the world created by the author, but in her handling of some very mature topics that the story's conflict is shaped around.
The story-line is bold, the characters colorful, the dialogue easy. In its presentation, it is a pleasure to read with a stunning and effective cover. Ms. Emm takes into account her young adult audience, but by no means does she handle them with kid gloves. There is no condescending tone, no speaking down. The work is presented in a voice that will appeal to any age-bracket. (I had to fight my 12 year old daughter...go figure!)
Prismatic, was an absolute joy to read that came to it's conclusion much too soon. This is one reader who can't wait for 2013 when the second novel will be released.
The story-line is bold, the characters colorful, the dialogue easy. In its presentation, it is a pleasure to read with a stunning and effective cover. Ms. Emm takes into account her young adult audience, but by no means does she handle them with kid gloves. There is no condescending tone, no speaking down. The work is presented in a voice that will appeal to any age-bracket. (I had to fight my 12 year old daughter...go figure!)
Prismatic, was an absolute joy to read that came to it's conclusion much too soon. This is one reader who can't wait for 2013 when the second novel will be released.
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May 7, 2025DNF at page 68. It was good, but the subject matter hits a little too close to home at the moment.
October 19, 2015
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
I have to be honest... I would have given this book 4 out of 5 stars, if it wasn't for the romance and my complete lack of belief in the connection between Rain and Jabari. While I did like Rain and Jabari separately, I felt that their relationship was rushed and all of the actual development was taken out in favour of instant!love. (I have read exactly one series of books where the soulmates thing has been handled well).
I did find myself drawn very well into the story from the beginning. The first scene did a really good job of establishing a darker atmosphere around the world of the storyline. And it was pretty awful to see how the world Rain lived in mirrored one of history's most awful times... but in a modern age, which I thought was shown to be almost as bad.
I did like Rain's relationship with her little brother. Daktari was really sweet at the beginning and even though I was confused by exactly how much time had passed after the first scene, I thought the author did a good job of showing how bad the life in their 'zone' was. While I only got to see what Rain's day was like, I thought it was shown really well how much strain was being put on them all. By the end of the book, her mother went right down in my estimation, even though I could understand why she'd fallen so deep into depression. I did like Rain and Daktari's father, even though I didn't get to see all that much of him. I thought that his care for his children came across really well.
The different abilities that the characters had came across really well, but I did feel Rain was going too close to the line of a character classed as a Mary Sue with how many abilties she had compared to the others around her. While the fact that Cole and his cousin hit on any female they found attractive made for humorous moments, there were too many references to how attractive Rain was for my liking.
Although there were some scenes of tension, it felt like there was very little actual danger that the characters were in. While I thought it was good that their experiences made them more careful and less likely to take chances, everything seemed to go quite smoothly for them... and their powers meant that even the brief moments of danger were handled quickly. With the exception of Zi, none of the others seemed to suffer from any detrimental effects from using their powers so many times within succession of each other.
I am going to be reading the next books in this series... but I hope the storyline will be more of a focus than the romance. The dream Rain has later on sounds really intriguing... but after she decides to tell the others about it, the book skips ahead with no explanation given as to what they actually talk about. And I think this glossing over is a big problem in this book.
(This review may contain spoilers).
I have to be honest... I would have given this book 4 out of 5 stars, if it wasn't for the romance and my complete lack of belief in the connection between Rain and Jabari. While I did like Rain and Jabari separately, I felt that their relationship was rushed and all of the actual development was taken out in favour of instant!love. (I have read exactly one series of books where the soulmates thing has been handled well).
I did find myself drawn very well into the story from the beginning. The first scene did a really good job of establishing a darker atmosphere around the world of the storyline. And it was pretty awful to see how the world Rain lived in mirrored one of history's most awful times... but in a modern age, which I thought was shown to be almost as bad.
I did like Rain's relationship with her little brother. Daktari was really sweet at the beginning and even though I was confused by exactly how much time had passed after the first scene, I thought the author did a good job of showing how bad the life in their 'zone' was. While I only got to see what Rain's day was like, I thought it was shown really well how much strain was being put on them all. By the end of the book, her mother went right down in my estimation, even though I could understand why she'd fallen so deep into depression. I did like Rain and Daktari's father, even though I didn't get to see all that much of him. I thought that his care for his children came across really well.
The different abilities that the characters had came across really well, but I did feel Rain was going too close to the line of a character classed as a Mary Sue with how many abilties she had compared to the others around her. While the fact that Cole and his cousin hit on any female they found attractive made for humorous moments, there were too many references to how attractive Rain was for my liking.
Although there were some scenes of tension, it felt like there was very little actual danger that the characters were in. While I thought it was good that their experiences made them more careful and less likely to take chances, everything seemed to go quite smoothly for them... and their powers meant that even the brief moments of danger were handled quickly. With the exception of Zi, none of the others seemed to suffer from any detrimental effects from using their powers so many times within succession of each other.
I am going to be reading the next books in this series... but I hope the storyline will be more of a focus than the romance. The dream Rain has later on sounds really intriguing... but after she decides to tell the others about it, the book skips ahead with no explanation given as to what they actually talk about. And I think this glossing over is a big problem in this book.
June 26, 2012
This is a book that not only stands out on the bookshelf with its striking, eye-catching cover but also by being a work of fiction with a truly original, unique and inspired storyline. Sarah Elle Emm is a creative writer with so much vision and imagination as to take your breath away, and this was a book that did that and much more with poignancy. It is about freedom (being something that we can all take for granted) and racism that effects our lives, hence both merging together in a world and backdrop of segregation and disharmony. Under the ruling of a president one is trapped as if in a cage, where restrictions and rules are at the forefront that attempt to overwhelm all. But there are those individuals who try to resist along with the aid of certain abilities, which adds to the tension and drama taking the storyline to a whole new level. Hope is something that is very powerful and which touches upon the hearts of many who dream of a better world and who are prepared to fight for it; for their freedom, harmony and social independence. This is a story that is very emotive, truth-drawing and utterly thought-provoking, and with a brave author who touches upon topics of great significance and controversy. I loved not only the vision of the author and the central focus of the book but also the unexpected and quirky twist within the plot, which involves special abilities and indescribable power. It is a young-adult fantasy novel that is completely incomparable to anything else that I have read and something that I thoroughly enjoyed being such a huge fan of this particular genre in general. The creativity and imagination of the author will blow you away, being so detailed, fascinating and highly readable. The distinctive characters brought the story to life and who were memorable and intriguing, with the main character of Rain being someone who many readers will be able to connect to and relate to. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a devoted fan of the young-adult genre as it is totally unique and something ‘new’ and highly distinctive, hence you will instantly fall in love with it as much as I did.
August 27, 2012
I received a copy of this book from the author through Goodreads and am so pleased to have received it.
A brilliantly uplifting book about the strength of human spirit and love over the worst of human nature and hatred, yet written in style which will appeal to, and with content which is suitable for, both young adults and adults alike.
I recommend this book whole-heartedly for those parents who are looking for a book which can explain to their young adults what happens if you forget to learn from history and why if a community finds it easier to be silent and accept the decisions of politicians rather than stand up and fight for what is right extremists can come to power and exert their "manifesto".
My only regret (and it is a small one) is that the book ended with too many questions outstanding, but I shall just have to have patience and wait until 2013 for the sequel.
In the meantime I hope my 12 year old son enjoys it as much as I have and perhaps it will help him with his History syllabus?
A brilliantly uplifting book about the strength of human spirit and love over the worst of human nature and hatred, yet written in style which will appeal to, and with content which is suitable for, both young adults and adults alike.
I recommend this book whole-heartedly for those parents who are looking for a book which can explain to their young adults what happens if you forget to learn from history and why if a community finds it easier to be silent and accept the decisions of politicians rather than stand up and fight for what is right extremists can come to power and exert their "manifesto".
My only regret (and it is a small one) is that the book ended with too many questions outstanding, but I shall just have to have patience and wait until 2013 for the sequel.
In the meantime I hope my 12 year old son enjoys it as much as I have and perhaps it will help him with his History syllabus?
December 4, 2013
I really really enjoyed this book. It was similar to The Hunger Games, which I'm sure the author gets a lot. The premise, the country being divided into zones based on race, really pissed me off. It wasn't personal towards the author, but just the idea that 40 years in the future we, as a country, have fallen back in time and resorted to segregation really makes me angry! Overall though, this story was great and kept me captivated. There were times where I thought the dialogue was a bit juvenile though, but being a YA book it was expected. Marcell & Cole were hilarious! Plus, I love the name Rain! Hahaha - I have a cat named Rain
January 3, 2013
I received a copy of this book yesterday. I opened my package, and looked at the book, sat down opening the first pages and thought I ll just have a quick look and then start my day, well to my surprise I was halfway through it the next time I looked up. Dont you just love it when that happens. My goodnes Sarah Elle Emm can write and keep you captivated. I enjoyed this book thoroughly and highly recommend it. Thankyou so much Sarah for writing such a astonishing captivating book.
I won this through good reads competion, and boy am I very glad I did.
I won this through good reads competion, and boy am I very glad I did.
May 27, 2012
Prismatic was very suspenseful. I really enjoyed it. My only disappointment is that book 2 of the series will not be out until 2012. Ms Emm developed the characters artfully and told an exciting story in book one, but leaves you wanting, no needing, to read the rest. I am fully vested and can't wait see how this story plays out.
November 29, 2013
I enjoyed reading this book. The story makes you think and draws you in from the beginning. It is easy to wonder if this futuristic tale is a premonition of the future? I was left wondering how much of real life influenced Ms. Emm's tale. I root for the young heroes and cling to the idea that as long as hope lives, anything is possible.
February 28, 2018
I feel in love with book. I enjoyed reading this story. This book makes you think about what if this happened. Talk about teenagers rising up against their oppressors. The detailed story line made me see the world that these characters live in. A must read for any and all who love action and romance.
November 30, 2013
really liked this book. it had many things in it that makes you think what if.I also am a fan of paranormal,sci-fi, fantasy, etc. so that was a plus. I also love romance and this book had that. teenage love is so cute with the blushing and awkwardness. very good read.
April 1, 2020
I won this book in a contest by the author, and I loved it! I couldn't put it down, took me less than a day to read it. I jumped right into the second book. I would definitely recommend it.
September 19, 2013
Such a good book! Can't waiting for the second one!
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October 2, 2015
I loved this book and so did my friend!
August 26, 2018
I received a copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway.
It took me more than half the book to really get into it, but I'm glad I stuck with it.
Pros:
-The writing was really easy to comprehend, if environmentally preachy at times.
-There was a unique dystopian plot that I've never read the like of before.
-I think the author accurately captured the array of coping mechanisms that people would go through in that type of situation. (e.g. Rain and Daktari's mother's depression and their dad's refusal to let everything go to hell)
-The levity brought by the Marcello/Cole/Zi/Daktari puppy love quadrangle was much welcomed comic relief.
Cons:
-Tricky Nicky's takeover happened way too fast. I'm hoping the sequels will shed more light on that, because it pulled me right out of the book from the get-go.
-While the abilities that are discovered are very cool and definitely unexpected, they were a little ridiculous at first. The surprise seemed to wear off quickly. I kept thinking of the part in Harry Potter where Hagrid first tells Harry that he's a wizard, but less believable.
-Jabari and Rain's love at first sight (or dream, in Jabari's case) seemed sort of forced at first. This did get a little better for me when I put myself in their shoes and tried to understand how hard it would be to even find someone you'd want to be with or be brave enough to make the connection in the first place.
While it did take me quite a long time to acclimate to the book, I did end up looking forward to reading it each time I picked it up. I'm also going to read the next book, so I feel that my overall experience was a positive one.
It took me more than half the book to really get into it, but I'm glad I stuck with it.
Pros:
-The writing was really easy to comprehend, if environmentally preachy at times.
-There was a unique dystopian plot that I've never read the like of before.
-I think the author accurately captured the array of coping mechanisms that people would go through in that type of situation. (e.g. Rain and Daktari's mother's depression and their dad's refusal to let everything go to hell)
-The levity brought by the Marcello/Cole/Zi/Daktari puppy love quadrangle was much welcomed comic relief.
Cons:
-Tricky Nicky's takeover happened way too fast. I'm hoping the sequels will shed more light on that, because it pulled me right out of the book from the get-go.
-While the abilities that are discovered are very cool and definitely unexpected, they were a little ridiculous at first. The surprise seemed to wear off quickly. I kept thinking of the part in Harry Potter where Hagrid first tells Harry that he's a wizard, but less believable.
-Jabari and Rain's love at first sight (or dream, in Jabari's case) seemed sort of forced at first. This did get a little better for me when I put myself in their shoes and tried to understand how hard it would be to even find someone you'd want to be with or be brave enough to make the connection in the first place.
While it did take me quite a long time to acclimate to the book, I did end up looking forward to reading it each time I picked it up. I'm also going to read the next book, so I feel that my overall experience was a positive one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 11, 2014
I won this book in an author giveaway on Goodreads. This has not altered my opinion in any way and my review will be honest, as usual.
*This review can also be found on my blog Love at First Write*
I’ll start this off by informing you that the blurb isn’t quite like the book. I haven’t really put my finger on it yet, but it’s just not as interesting as the book actually is. I guess what I mean is that the blurb makes the book seem cliché while the book is actually much more in-depth. The book addresses humanity and emotional connections unlike other similar teen books, such as the Hunger Games. “Why does the Hunger Games come to mind?”, you might ask. Well, with a teen girl living in segregation and with little food realizing she’s not normal and taking it upon herself and some friends to overthrow a president who somehow took control of America, how could it not? Maybe the plot of this book wasn’t as action-packed, and it didn’t have an adorable book-boyfriend like Peeta, but Prismatic certainly holds its own.
For starters, there are realistic relationships among friends, siblings, and significant others- without being toxic. Jabari and Rain have the cutest relationship ever in an environment that discourages love. These two get to know each other in a harsh and stressed place and truly care for each other. Best part? Marriage isn’t allowed in New Segregation and pregnancy out of wedlock is punishable by unpayable fines and imprisonment when the fines can’t be payed. My point being that Jabari and Rain’s relationship isn’t just relieving stress through physicality like some books. They’re together because they deeply care for each other and have each other’s backs. While the relationship is the most adorable thing, it’s not the focus of the book-which I loved. The author pays equal attention to Rain’s younger brother Daktari, and their friends Zi, Marcello, and Cole. (How frickin cool are their names?? Considering 5/6 characters aren’t white I really appreciated the culture exhibited through the author’s choice of names and the interactions all the kids have with their mentor, Takara.
The whole point is that these teenagers form The Freedom Front with the goal of overthrowing President Elizabeth Nicks. She has somehow single-handedly taken over America and segregated the country by race: White, Black, Asian, Mixed etc. Mixed being the worst of the worst. Rain and Daktari’s father is Black while her mother is white so they ended up in the Indy Mixed Zone. Her mother didn’t have to come, she could have stayed with her own mother in the luxurious white zone, but instead she chose her family. Tells you a lot about her character considering the mixed zone forces 12 hour shifts for low pay, no new clothes/books, restricted internet, censored messages to the outside, imprisonment for doing nothing against the law, and the only thing available to eat is canned vegetables and old bread left over from other zones. Let’s just say that their mother has a severe case of depression and has nerve attacks. On the plus side, mixed races have special powers. Not everyone, and mostly children since they have the free time and imagination to notice and use their skills but enough have them. This is the main plot and the reason why these teens have a shot at taking down the President of the United States.
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot of this book, the world building and can’t wait until they try and overthrow the president! However, I really hope things are explained in later books. How did Nicks win the presidency? How can people just obey her like that? Does she have special powers? How can nothing have leaked about the mixed zone treat in a whole 4 years? And most importantly, what’s happening in other countries and why isn’t anyone stepping in to help????
I’d just like to thank Sarah Elle Emm for my copy of Prismatic. Her writing style was one of the best I’ve read in awhile. The book was funny, the characters all had their different quirks and perspectives, and the intricate themes were told in a beautifully simplistic way that a young adult reading this could grasp. On top of this, Emm was one of the most polite authors I’ve ever worked with, and even sent me a thank you card! This book is definitely worth reading. Sarah has no where to go but up, and I’m going to try and get my hands on book two!
*This review can also be found on my blog Love at First Write*
I’ll start this off by informing you that the blurb isn’t quite like the book. I haven’t really put my finger on it yet, but it’s just not as interesting as the book actually is. I guess what I mean is that the blurb makes the book seem cliché while the book is actually much more in-depth. The book addresses humanity and emotional connections unlike other similar teen books, such as the Hunger Games. “Why does the Hunger Games come to mind?”, you might ask. Well, with a teen girl living in segregation and with little food realizing she’s not normal and taking it upon herself and some friends to overthrow a president who somehow took control of America, how could it not? Maybe the plot of this book wasn’t as action-packed, and it didn’t have an adorable book-boyfriend like Peeta, but Prismatic certainly holds its own.
For starters, there are realistic relationships among friends, siblings, and significant others- without being toxic. Jabari and Rain have the cutest relationship ever in an environment that discourages love. These two get to know each other in a harsh and stressed place and truly care for each other. Best part? Marriage isn’t allowed in New Segregation and pregnancy out of wedlock is punishable by unpayable fines and imprisonment when the fines can’t be payed. My point being that Jabari and Rain’s relationship isn’t just relieving stress through physicality like some books. They’re together because they deeply care for each other and have each other’s backs. While the relationship is the most adorable thing, it’s not the focus of the book-which I loved. The author pays equal attention to Rain’s younger brother Daktari, and their friends Zi, Marcello, and Cole. (How frickin cool are their names?? Considering 5/6 characters aren’t white I really appreciated the culture exhibited through the author’s choice of names and the interactions all the kids have with their mentor, Takara.
The whole point is that these teenagers form The Freedom Front with the goal of overthrowing President Elizabeth Nicks. She has somehow single-handedly taken over America and segregated the country by race: White, Black, Asian, Mixed etc. Mixed being the worst of the worst. Rain and Daktari’s father is Black while her mother is white so they ended up in the Indy Mixed Zone. Her mother didn’t have to come, she could have stayed with her own mother in the luxurious white zone, but instead she chose her family. Tells you a lot about her character considering the mixed zone forces 12 hour shifts for low pay, no new clothes/books, restricted internet, censored messages to the outside, imprisonment for doing nothing against the law, and the only thing available to eat is canned vegetables and old bread left over from other zones. Let’s just say that their mother has a severe case of depression and has nerve attacks. On the plus side, mixed races have special powers. Not everyone, and mostly children since they have the free time and imagination to notice and use their skills but enough have them. This is the main plot and the reason why these teens have a shot at taking down the President of the United States.
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot of this book, the world building and can’t wait until they try and overthrow the president! However, I really hope things are explained in later books. How did Nicks win the presidency? How can people just obey her like that? Does she have special powers? How can nothing have leaked about the mixed zone treat in a whole 4 years? And most importantly, what’s happening in other countries and why isn’t anyone stepping in to help????
I’d just like to thank Sarah Elle Emm for my copy of Prismatic. Her writing style was one of the best I’ve read in awhile. The book was funny, the characters all had their different quirks and perspectives, and the intricate themes were told in a beautifully simplistic way that a young adult reading this could grasp. On top of this, Emm was one of the most polite authors I’ve ever worked with, and even sent me a thank you card! This book is definitely worth reading. Sarah has no where to go but up, and I’m going to try and get my hands on book two!
December 2, 2013
I received this book for an honest review.
Ok well, I made myself read to 49% and had to stop, I honestly wanted to stop sooner but I wanted to make it to at least 50%. I got close enough, plus that was the end of the chapter lol. So let me first start of by telling you that, I in no way found this book to be bad. There were no problems with the story, the writing or the characters. The reason I stopped reading it was because I just couldn't get into it. Dystopian type books are rarely my thing. I have actually only read a couple that I have been able to finish. But I will gladly review what I did read.
We get to meet some interesting characters in this book and there situation is pretty unique. I liked how the author went with race instead of "caste" for how people were separated or judged. It wasn't about money or your status, well not fully, but about what ethnicity you were. Whites were with white, Chinese were with Chinese and so on. They were all treated pretty good. But the ones that were looked down upon and treated like there were lepers were the mixed race. It didn't matter what you were mixed with, you were all thrown together and pretty much treated like you were back in the Holocaust. It was crazy. So we get to meet Rain, Daktari and Zi, all mixed teens who were taken from their homes and thrown in to the Indy Mixed Zone. I like all of them, I liked Rains spirit and strength, Zi was feisty and never gave up and Daktari was sweet and had such a caring nature. They all complemented each other. It was great watching them make it through everyday life in the hell they were thrown into just for being born. They were so strong and tried to not let it bring them down. A little bit into the story we get to meet sweet and swoony Jabari, Cole and Marcello. Jabari plays an important part in Rain's life. It was like these two were destined to meet and make everything right. I mean, I really did like all the characters. Rain and Jabari were so good together, I don't think the author could of made a better couple for this book. From what I did read they have all come together to try and complete a great and impossible mission. They just all want to be happy and free and to live their lives the way they were meant to be lived. So will they ever make this dream come true?
So like I had said earlier, what I did read was pretty good. I just sadly couldn't get into this story. But what I did get read was pact full of adventure, growth and love. It was a sweet story, a little gooey sweet at times, but it was good. I found no problems with the writing. It flowed and kept you intrigued and made you always want to know what was going to happen next or what the newest plan was. I really did want to know if they were able to finish what they had started to put together. The characters were lovable even though at times they were a little to young for me and were kind of like I said, gooey sweet lol. I am pretty sure that one day i will be picking up this book and finishing because I have to know what happens.
My song for this book: Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against.
Ok well, I made myself read to 49% and had to stop, I honestly wanted to stop sooner but I wanted to make it to at least 50%. I got close enough, plus that was the end of the chapter lol. So let me first start of by telling you that, I in no way found this book to be bad. There were no problems with the story, the writing or the characters. The reason I stopped reading it was because I just couldn't get into it. Dystopian type books are rarely my thing. I have actually only read a couple that I have been able to finish. But I will gladly review what I did read.
We get to meet some interesting characters in this book and there situation is pretty unique. I liked how the author went with race instead of "caste" for how people were separated or judged. It wasn't about money or your status, well not fully, but about what ethnicity you were. Whites were with white, Chinese were with Chinese and so on. They were all treated pretty good. But the ones that were looked down upon and treated like there were lepers were the mixed race. It didn't matter what you were mixed with, you were all thrown together and pretty much treated like you were back in the Holocaust. It was crazy. So we get to meet Rain, Daktari and Zi, all mixed teens who were taken from their homes and thrown in to the Indy Mixed Zone. I like all of them, I liked Rains spirit and strength, Zi was feisty and never gave up and Daktari was sweet and had such a caring nature. They all complemented each other. It was great watching them make it through everyday life in the hell they were thrown into just for being born. They were so strong and tried to not let it bring them down. A little bit into the story we get to meet sweet and swoony Jabari, Cole and Marcello. Jabari plays an important part in Rain's life. It was like these two were destined to meet and make everything right. I mean, I really did like all the characters. Rain and Jabari were so good together, I don't think the author could of made a better couple for this book. From what I did read they have all come together to try and complete a great and impossible mission. They just all want to be happy and free and to live their lives the way they were meant to be lived. So will they ever make this dream come true?
So like I had said earlier, what I did read was pretty good. I just sadly couldn't get into this story. But what I did get read was pact full of adventure, growth and love. It was a sweet story, a little gooey sweet at times, but it was good. I found no problems with the writing. It flowed and kept you intrigued and made you always want to know what was going to happen next or what the newest plan was. I really did want to know if they were able to finish what they had started to put together. The characters were lovable even though at times they were a little to young for me and were kind of like I said, gooey sweet lol. I am pretty sure that one day i will be picking up this book and finishing because I have to know what happens.
My song for this book: Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against.
July 3, 2014
I love dystopian reads and that was both an advantage and disadvantage in reading this. It starts slow, but it does pick up. However, it wasn't difficult for me to want to keep going, because I do enjoy the genre. On the other hand, I found myself making a lot of comparisons to other dystopian titles - generally ones I enjoyed a lot more. For instance, the references to books naturally made me think of Fahrenheit 451 and there were parts that definitely brought to mind a book like Unwind. To be fair, those are two of my favorites of all time, so they are a lot to live up to for another book. Mostly, the book reminded me of the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, which is a series that is decent but I just don't love.
Prismatic felt that way for me. There are some great descriptions and the symbolism runs through the story well, weaved in to the narrative in a way that is neither too subtle to be missed nor too heavy-handed to feel forced. The ending is not a cliffhanger, but it definitely prepares you for more titles, and this is apparently a series (I wasn't aware of that going in, as I try to read books with little to no background before starting in order to give myself an honest read). The concept itself is intriguing and unique in many ways, even for a sort of overdone genre like dystopian fiction. It's a combination of the world as we know it and the world as it could be.
What I didn't like was that there were large sections that felt a little like info dumping, especially in the beginning. This is so hard to balance and really, it's almost impossible not to have some of it when creating a world, especially in YA titles, because you have limited words to get a lot out there. I think I would have liked to have seen it maybe later or broken up more, because it made getting into the book slightly more challenging. Again, I think it's worth getting past it, because overall, it's a decent read. I also thought some of the social commentary was a bit in your face, but this is a choice that is also affected by the limitations of length. You need to make sure your audience gets why things are what they are.
Perhaps my biggest issue with the book was that it felt a little too "I've seen this already" for me. I read a lot of dystopian fiction, though, and I think that anyone who doesn't read as much of it would truly enjoy this. It's well-written for the most part and the cliches inherent in the genre are really only obvious to the most avid readers of the style. I personally found the ending slightly cheesy. Again, though, this is a preference, and no fault of the author. I am impressed by her concept and her writing style and I do recommend the book. I suppose to have loved it rather than simply liked it, I would just have needed something that really broke through the saturation of dystopian YA on my e-reader!
I give this 3 out of 5 color spectrums.
Prismatic felt that way for me. There are some great descriptions and the symbolism runs through the story well, weaved in to the narrative in a way that is neither too subtle to be missed nor too heavy-handed to feel forced. The ending is not a cliffhanger, but it definitely prepares you for more titles, and this is apparently a series (I wasn't aware of that going in, as I try to read books with little to no background before starting in order to give myself an honest read). The concept itself is intriguing and unique in many ways, even for a sort of overdone genre like dystopian fiction. It's a combination of the world as we know it and the world as it could be.
What I didn't like was that there were large sections that felt a little like info dumping, especially in the beginning. This is so hard to balance and really, it's almost impossible not to have some of it when creating a world, especially in YA titles, because you have limited words to get a lot out there. I think I would have liked to have seen it maybe later or broken up more, because it made getting into the book slightly more challenging. Again, I think it's worth getting past it, because overall, it's a decent read. I also thought some of the social commentary was a bit in your face, but this is a choice that is also affected by the limitations of length. You need to make sure your audience gets why things are what they are.
Perhaps my biggest issue with the book was that it felt a little too "I've seen this already" for me. I read a lot of dystopian fiction, though, and I think that anyone who doesn't read as much of it would truly enjoy this. It's well-written for the most part and the cliches inherent in the genre are really only obvious to the most avid readers of the style. I personally found the ending slightly cheesy. Again, though, this is a preference, and no fault of the author. I am impressed by her concept and her writing style and I do recommend the book. I suppose to have loved it rather than simply liked it, I would just have needed something that really broke through the saturation of dystopian YA on my e-reader!
I give this 3 out of 5 color spectrums.
June 25, 2014
Rain’s world was turned upside down when the US voted in a new president and she decided that she alone would decided the fate of the citizens. They were sorted according to race and separated into zones. All of the non whites were second class, but none were as low as the mixed races. Rain’s family consisted of an african american father and white mother and they were moved to the mixed zone and made to work 12 hour days. School, marriage and having babies were not allowed. They were barely given enough to eat and all fun was removed from their lives. Most of the citizens of the Indy Mixed zone were depressed, some were even suicidal.
Then Rain, her brother Daktari and her best friend Zi learn of some other kids their own age who are trying to change things and they want to help. But what can a handful of young people do to change things? They were about to find out.
Prismatic begins with a heartbreaking scene of a family being taken from their home in the dead of night. I was anxious to know the details and in the first few paragraphs very few are revealed. The truth of Rain’s situation is slowly revealed and I have to admit that the drama and tragedy that is her story was one that had me spellbound. I got to experience her emotional transition to her new life, her sadness at seeing her mom fall apart and then find hope for the future and even felt her fall in love. Rain is an amazing character. She remained optimistic for her little brother and her parents. She was a great friend to Zi ,her neighbor and new best friend. She thirsted for knowledge and her spirit couldn’t be broken.
This was one of the best books I’ve had the pleasure of reading this year. The characters had depth and likeability. The story was just real enough for you to believe that it might actually happen. The emotions were at the surface and it was easy to be the characters and feel everything right along with them. I enjoyed reading this story from start to finish and at the end I immediately wanted to jump into the second book. I enthusiastically give Prismatic 5 stars! I highly recommend this book!
Then Rain, her brother Daktari and her best friend Zi learn of some other kids their own age who are trying to change things and they want to help. But what can a handful of young people do to change things? They were about to find out.
Prismatic begins with a heartbreaking scene of a family being taken from their home in the dead of night. I was anxious to know the details and in the first few paragraphs very few are revealed. The truth of Rain’s situation is slowly revealed and I have to admit that the drama and tragedy that is her story was one that had me spellbound. I got to experience her emotional transition to her new life, her sadness at seeing her mom fall apart and then find hope for the future and even felt her fall in love. Rain is an amazing character. She remained optimistic for her little brother and her parents. She was a great friend to Zi ,her neighbor and new best friend. She thirsted for knowledge and her spirit couldn’t be broken.
This was one of the best books I’ve had the pleasure of reading this year. The characters had depth and likeability. The story was just real enough for you to believe that it might actually happen. The emotions were at the surface and it was easy to be the characters and feel everything right along with them. I enjoyed reading this story from start to finish and at the end I immediately wanted to jump into the second book. I enthusiastically give Prismatic 5 stars! I highly recommend this book!
July 7, 2014
Dystopian books are one of my favorite reading genres. Books like 1984, Brave New World, The Hunger Games, and many other newer dystopian series are on my bookshelf. I was intrigued by Sarah Elle Emm’s Prismatic and thought I’d give her take on the genre a chance.
Strongly written characters with deep-rooted back stories usually determine if I’ll like a book. The heroine Rain Hawkins is the epitome of strong. After her family is forced into segregation, she stands out as the pillar of strength for her family. Her curious and defiant nature kept me on edge as she struggles to keep her family intact. Rain discovers the existence of The Freedom Front, a group of special people from her segregated group, she joins and becomes determined to help the group break free of President Elizabeth Nicks. President Nick’s character is deliciously evil. I think Sarah did a great job of crafting her. You hate her almost immediately. You get a good mix of players via the secondary characters. Daktari is a sensitive, caring brother to Rain. Jabari is the obligatory hottie/dertermined hero, and Rain’s mother is vulnerable and fragile.
The plot for Prismatic isn’t strictly original. You see themes from books like The Hunger Game and the Divergent series. But Sarah does a great job of making it her own. The segregation of the citizens is holds a major theme in this story. It’s both riveting and disturbing. I like the social commentary this brings to mind. It’s a very relevant topic in our society and merging into this book kept me on edge. I also like that it shows the segregation as it’s happening, and not a long past event like The Hunger Games. The simmering outrage is at the surface as you read what Rain, her family, and all the mixed race go through.
I enjoyed Prismatic. The plot wasn’t as original as I would have liked, but Sarah does a good job exploring the dystopian world she’s created in Prismatic. The characters are well-written and interesting. Sarah’s writing flows smoothly and it’s easy to read. I give Prismatic 4 out of 5 stars!
Written by Dee McGee - Booze, Bookz, and Bad Boyz
Strongly written characters with deep-rooted back stories usually determine if I’ll like a book. The heroine Rain Hawkins is the epitome of strong. After her family is forced into segregation, she stands out as the pillar of strength for her family. Her curious and defiant nature kept me on edge as she struggles to keep her family intact. Rain discovers the existence of The Freedom Front, a group of special people from her segregated group, she joins and becomes determined to help the group break free of President Elizabeth Nicks. President Nick’s character is deliciously evil. I think Sarah did a great job of crafting her. You hate her almost immediately. You get a good mix of players via the secondary characters. Daktari is a sensitive, caring brother to Rain. Jabari is the obligatory hottie/dertermined hero, and Rain’s mother is vulnerable and fragile.
The plot for Prismatic isn’t strictly original. You see themes from books like The Hunger Game and the Divergent series. But Sarah does a great job of making it her own. The segregation of the citizens is holds a major theme in this story. It’s both riveting and disturbing. I like the social commentary this brings to mind. It’s a very relevant topic in our society and merging into this book kept me on edge. I also like that it shows the segregation as it’s happening, and not a long past event like The Hunger Games. The simmering outrage is at the surface as you read what Rain, her family, and all the mixed race go through.
I enjoyed Prismatic. The plot wasn’t as original as I would have liked, but Sarah does a good job exploring the dystopian world she’s created in Prismatic. The characters are well-written and interesting. Sarah’s writing flows smoothly and it’s easy to read. I give Prismatic 4 out of 5 stars!
Written by Dee McGee - Booze, Bookz, and Bad Boyz
June 25, 2014
I received this book from the author and from Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.
Prismatic is book one in the Harmony Run series.
United Zones of the Authority (UZTA) once known as the United States of America until it was taken over by President Nicks. She effectively took over the whole country and cut it off from any other foreign country. She divided the states into zones based on your race. The mixed zone is for those who are of mixed genetic make-up like a Mexican father and a white mother. In the mixed zone there are enforced rules and laws. Teens are forced to work along with there parents and there's no school, no trees and controlled media. Rain lives in such a place. She tries to keep hope alive everyday as she and others in the area are forced to live in these horrid conditions. A rare bird is a picture of freedom for her. While chasing after the bird she glimpses a new stranger Jabari. Jabari longs for freedom too and he has a plan to take it back. He asks Rain to join his cause. When she agrees she discovers there is more to the resistance then she realized. If she wants to survive she must develop her newfound gifts, struggle with blooming love and be very careful of the watchful new government who has eyes everywhere.
An interesting dystopian YA novel. The world crafted was believable and a frightening outlook on what could happen. The world is unpredictable and we never know what is to come. The story reminded me of the infamous 'Big Brother' from the novel 1984. It was a new take on a familiar concept. The characters were real and each had their own distinct personality. You could feel their pain and hope along with them. The depression and hopelessness of the world jumped off each page.
I would recommend this story to any fan who enjoys futuristic dystopian YA novels. If you have read The Host by Stephanie Meyer or The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda then you might enjoy this story.
I rate this 4 fangs.
Prismatic is book one in the Harmony Run series.
United Zones of the Authority (UZTA) once known as the United States of America until it was taken over by President Nicks. She effectively took over the whole country and cut it off from any other foreign country. She divided the states into zones based on your race. The mixed zone is for those who are of mixed genetic make-up like a Mexican father and a white mother. In the mixed zone there are enforced rules and laws. Teens are forced to work along with there parents and there's no school, no trees and controlled media. Rain lives in such a place. She tries to keep hope alive everyday as she and others in the area are forced to live in these horrid conditions. A rare bird is a picture of freedom for her. While chasing after the bird she glimpses a new stranger Jabari. Jabari longs for freedom too and he has a plan to take it back. He asks Rain to join his cause. When she agrees she discovers there is more to the resistance then she realized. If she wants to survive she must develop her newfound gifts, struggle with blooming love and be very careful of the watchful new government who has eyes everywhere.
An interesting dystopian YA novel. The world crafted was believable and a frightening outlook on what could happen. The world is unpredictable and we never know what is to come. The story reminded me of the infamous 'Big Brother' from the novel 1984. It was a new take on a familiar concept. The characters were real and each had their own distinct personality. You could feel their pain and hope along with them. The depression and hopelessness of the world jumped off each page.
I would recommend this story to any fan who enjoys futuristic dystopian YA novels. If you have read The Host by Stephanie Meyer or The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda then you might enjoy this story.
I rate this 4 fangs.
October 27, 2015
As blurb mentions, in 2050, USA elects their new president Nicks, who segregates whole nation into zones based on races. She hates the mixed race and so, those were deprived of basic human rights. The worst part is that they have to work hard even to get good fruits and vegetables to eat and they are not allowed to marry and have children. Every small resistance is punished severely and they were cut off to the outside world. Rain is a teenage girl who moved with her family to mixed race zone along with his brother Daktari. She joins the group of friends Zi, Zabari, Cole and Marcello. Story is about this group of teenagers planning a dangerous mission risking their lives and believing in their powers fighting for their freedom.
What I liked?
This plot itself is interesting to me as it is different than a usual story. It requires more imagination while reading as it is set in future and story talks about transporters, different skills like reading people's minds, healing by hand with thoughts, creating images on the fly etc., Subtle romance between Jabari and Rain is good in the perspective of a teenager. Characterization is very good. The story shows real emotions even though most of the plot seems imaginative. I liked Rain's character the most, her spirit and her protectiveness towards her brother are very realistic.
What I didn't like?
It gets boring when we reach the middle of the story. It might be because I didn't enjoy this genre as much as I used to enjoy other types. The story is about plans, revolution, execution etc., which is boring. Other than that, there is nothing much negative about it. I had one question in my mind - How Nicks could inspire the whole nation and get elected so easily and why she hates the mixed race that much? Not sure, if it's covered on the next books in the series.
My Rating: 3/5
I would recommend this to teenage readers and fans of Young Adult and dystopian genres.
What I liked?
This plot itself is interesting to me as it is different than a usual story. It requires more imagination while reading as it is set in future and story talks about transporters, different skills like reading people's minds, healing by hand with thoughts, creating images on the fly etc., Subtle romance between Jabari and Rain is good in the perspective of a teenager. Characterization is very good. The story shows real emotions even though most of the plot seems imaginative. I liked Rain's character the most, her spirit and her protectiveness towards her brother are very realistic.
What I didn't like?
It gets boring when we reach the middle of the story. It might be because I didn't enjoy this genre as much as I used to enjoy other types. The story is about plans, revolution, execution etc., which is boring. Other than that, there is nothing much negative about it. I had one question in my mind - How Nicks could inspire the whole nation and get elected so easily and why she hates the mixed race that much? Not sure, if it's covered on the next books in the series.
My Rating: 3/5
I would recommend this to teenage readers and fans of Young Adult and dystopian genres.
July 11, 2014
4 stars
This is story is set in the future. The United States is the United Zones of Authority. The country has been divided up into zones. Each zones is split into smaller zones for each race and then one for mixed race. The mixed race zones and the worst and the worst of the worst is the Indie-mixed race zone. This is the zone in which the story takes place. Everyone has to work even the kids. The parents have to work 12hrs shifts and the kids work half days. They start working at 5:30 in the morning. There is no fresh fruit, or new clothing in the zone, even if there was they would be charged a crazy amount of money for it. They hardly make any money. This zone is the work horse of the whole country. There is something about the mixed races. Some of the kids to seem to have abilities. There is an older lady who they meet with in secret who teaches them things that the government doesn’t want them to know. Rain, her brother (Daktari), and best friend (Zi) are introduced to another boy named Jabari. Jabari later introduces them to his friends. Together they all an ability or a talent. They team up and decide they are going to help the people in their zone by letting the other zones know about what it is like in their zone and that not everything is like it seems. I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked how the kids joined together and wanted to help everyone not just escape and save themselves. In the face of someone trying to take everything from them they are finding ways to fight against the people trying to keep them down. They know that they can’t just come out and fight, that in order to be effective they have to do things in secret. Even though the things they have to do maybe dangerous it doesn’t stop them from trying anyway. I can’t wait to read the book in this series.
This is story is set in the future. The United States is the United Zones of Authority. The country has been divided up into zones. Each zones is split into smaller zones for each race and then one for mixed race. The mixed race zones and the worst and the worst of the worst is the Indie-mixed race zone. This is the zone in which the story takes place. Everyone has to work even the kids. The parents have to work 12hrs shifts and the kids work half days. They start working at 5:30 in the morning. There is no fresh fruit, or new clothing in the zone, even if there was they would be charged a crazy amount of money for it. They hardly make any money. This zone is the work horse of the whole country. There is something about the mixed races. Some of the kids to seem to have abilities. There is an older lady who they meet with in secret who teaches them things that the government doesn’t want them to know. Rain, her brother (Daktari), and best friend (Zi) are introduced to another boy named Jabari. Jabari later introduces them to his friends. Together they all an ability or a talent. They team up and decide they are going to help the people in their zone by letting the other zones know about what it is like in their zone and that not everything is like it seems. I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked how the kids joined together and wanted to help everyone not just escape and save themselves. In the face of someone trying to take everything from them they are finding ways to fight against the people trying to keep them down. They know that they can’t just come out and fight, that in order to be effective they have to do things in secret. Even though the things they have to do maybe dangerous it doesn’t stop them from trying anyway. I can’t wait to read the book in this series.
September 25, 2015
As part of an awesome book tour, I jumped at the chance to review Prismatic. Sarah Elle Emm is the author of the Harmony Run Series, tales of futuristic tyranny and racial segregation. The group, UZTA (United Zones of the Authority) run by President Nicks, has diminished the United States and separated the country into zones, leaving residents in particular areas according to their nationality, and anyone Mixed was removed. Bi-racial's are considered the lowest of the low and treated as slaves, going without an education, marriage, and permission to have children. They're literally left to work and die away- a mild form of genocide.
As I read this book, I begged for the story to go deeper than children could take it. Sadly, that didn't happen. As with the majority of dystopian tales, the world has pressed our young ones to take risks, educate themselves, then rise up, as though adults have been completely removed. In this case, the parents are there but are so mentally weak, no one else will fight back.
The story was strong and the characters slightly realistic, but I could not bring myself to really care for Rain and Jabari as much as I know I should have. I think the idea of hormonally challenged, erratic behaving teens leading the old and young is just too much for me. The story was very slow and the necessary conflict that should have bloomed for the second book just was not there. I found myself thumbing through the last hundred pages or so. Then to be brought to such an odd cliffhanger, ending the story without much reason- threw me off. Who knows, there may be light at the beginning of the next book! We shall see..
As I read this book, I begged for the story to go deeper than children could take it. Sadly, that didn't happen. As with the majority of dystopian tales, the world has pressed our young ones to take risks, educate themselves, then rise up, as though adults have been completely removed. In this case, the parents are there but are so mentally weak, no one else will fight back.
The story was strong and the characters slightly realistic, but I could not bring myself to really care for Rain and Jabari as much as I know I should have. I think the idea of hormonally challenged, erratic behaving teens leading the old and young is just too much for me. The story was very slow and the necessary conflict that should have bloomed for the second book just was not there. I found myself thumbing through the last hundred pages or so. Then to be brought to such an odd cliffhanger, ending the story without much reason- threw me off. Who knows, there may be light at the beginning of the next book! We shall see..
December 13, 2013
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't really have a clear idea what this book was going to be about but once I started I was sucked into the dystopian world that Sarah Elle Emm created and I didn't wait to leave. I loved how the author took such a major event such as the holocaust and used it in her book as the second coming of Hitler. I also liked that she used mixed races as the "unpure" ones, it made things interesting. I think she took a of that from her real life so it made it easier to connect with the story and the characters. I also found the romance heartwarming due to the situation that the characters were in was so dire.
I loved Rain! I feel like she was a heroine that anyone could look up to. I also loved that she had a bit of a rebellious side. She is definitely a girl who knows what she wants and won't stop until she gets it. Jabari seems like he could be a great new book boyfriend *wink*. He is so caring and not pushy with Rain. He too, won't stop until he gets what he wants. Elizabeth Nicks sucks! I really despise her and I want to know what her deal is and who she thinks she is. She needs a good kick to the face that's for sure.
I flew through this book and I can't wait to get started on book two Opalescent. I need to know how they acquired their abilities and if they will be successful in freeing the mixed races from that tyrant of a president. I would recommend this novel to all dystopian lovers and even those who aren't. It is that good that everyone should pick this book up.
I didn't really have a clear idea what this book was going to be about but once I started I was sucked into the dystopian world that Sarah Elle Emm created and I didn't wait to leave. I loved how the author took such a major event such as the holocaust and used it in her book as the second coming of Hitler. I also liked that she used mixed races as the "unpure" ones, it made things interesting. I think she took a of that from her real life so it made it easier to connect with the story and the characters. I also found the romance heartwarming due to the situation that the characters were in was so dire.
I loved Rain! I feel like she was a heroine that anyone could look up to. I also loved that she had a bit of a rebellious side. She is definitely a girl who knows what she wants and won't stop until she gets it. Jabari seems like he could be a great new book boyfriend *wink*. He is so caring and not pushy with Rain. He too, won't stop until he gets what he wants. Elizabeth Nicks sucks! I really despise her and I want to know what her deal is and who she thinks she is. She needs a good kick to the face that's for sure.
I flew through this book and I can't wait to get started on book two Opalescent. I need to know how they acquired their abilities and if they will be successful in freeing the mixed races from that tyrant of a president. I would recommend this novel to all dystopian lovers and even those who aren't. It is that good that everyone should pick this book up.
February 12, 2017
A dystopian YA novel that makes one think about the labels we put on people and the justifications we make about about others because of these labels. Rain is a teenage girl whose family is forced into segregation because of they are multi-racial. The ruler of the country has taken away everything she loves except her immediate family. Rain has a naturally upbeat personality; but just when she fears things will end dismally for all those she loves most, she falls head over heels in love and discovers hope. Hope lives and has promise in her generation. I strongly recommend this book to teenagers and pre-teens, as well as their parents. This books carries a message of love and hope for all. Difference does not equal hatred.
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