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inDIVISIBLE
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Brynn’s utopia is shattered when she learns her life has been a lie constructed by the very government she’s trusted to make her decisions for her. What’s worse is learning she’s the next target on their kill list.
She knows to survive, she has to remove the one thing that gives her substance, security and transport, the one thing the Alliance relies on to track each Citizen of One United.
Once removed, she must run to save her life – with a boy she barely knows, a boy who holds her future and heart in his hands.
Now Brynn and T are truly on their own … against the power of One United.
Brynn’s utopia is shattered when she learns her life has been a lie constructed by the very government she’s trusted to make her decisions for her. What’s worse is learning she’s the next target on their kill list.
She knows to survive, she has to remove the one thing that gives her substance, security and transport, the one thing the Alliance relies on to track each Citizen of One United.
Once removed, she must run to save her life – with a boy she barely knows, a boy who holds her future and heart in his hands.
Now Brynn and T are truly on their own … against the power of One United.
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First published September 1, 2012
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November 16, 2012
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“A nation of underachievers is easier to control
than a society that excels.”
--Ryan Hunter, inDIVISIBLE
inDIVISIBLE is a young adult dystopian novel that centers on Brynn right after her father is murdered by terrorists. She lives in One United where the government controls everything. What you wear, where you live, where you work. They even go so far as to implant a sensor in your hand in order to keep track of you wherever you are at all times. After her father's murder Brynn starts to see some cracks in the facade of One United and with the help of her friend T they try to escape...what happens after that? Well, you'll have to get the book to find out! :)
I love dystopia. With that said because I read so many of them I have become a dystopia snob but this book was so good! It reminded me very much of The Maze Runner because it catches your attention right away with the opening scene, hits the ground running and never really stops. The pacing is fast and exciting and the storyline never drags for too long in one location or situation. I LOVE this. For all you voracious readers out there who have family and friends who don't like to read because it is "boring", give them this book. It never slows down. The plot continues to twist and turn and I never really knew where the story was going to go next which kept me wanting more. I really felt like I was transported right to Brynn side and I was running alongside her the entire time!
The realistic development and actions of the characters is also something I found completely unique and refreshing. A lot of times in YA dystopia the characters become super spies and experts in combat out of nowhere and you shake your head and go, uh...where did that come from? The characterizations here are honest. These are normal teenagers just trying to fight their way out and do the right thing. The things they do in order to get information are completely realistic and believable and consistent with their respective upbringings. And the relationship between Brynn and T is absolutely adorable and completely endearing. It is so easy between them. This was another part of the book I found completely honest. They were affectionate and caring towards one another but still had those awkward inner thoughts of, does he like me? Wait, we're just friends...right? It was perfect! The entire emotional arc of this book was so relatable. Like I said before, Brynn is a normal teenager and her feelings of loneliness, sadness and anger at the entire situation she has been put in is incredibly honest and heartfelt. I could see myself feeling the exact same things if I were put in the same situation. (And yes, I may have shed a few tears at points...don't judge...)
And man do I love a female protagonist who is a fighter. Not in the kung fu sense but in the fight for what is right and stand up for what you believe in. I felt myself so drawn in by her need to get away and find her own freedom. I was becoming so angry at the government in this book because its like why can't you just let people make their own choices?! So oppressing and controlling I wanted to scream...but I didn't because if it were all rainbows and sunshine we would never have this book :) Brynn's fight is truly a fight for a revolution in the simplest sense, freedom, choice and a need to live her life how she wants to live it. Amazing.
Another component of this novel that I LOVED is also something I notice lacking in many young adult novels today...spirituality. I'm not pushing religion, I'm not trying to cram my beliefs down anyone's throats and neither is this author. What I admire is that it is a discussion. Most novels today just leave it out completely. People are living in a savage and broken down dystopian world and there are never any hints or thoughts to a higher power or being to have faith in? I really enjoyed Hunter's honest approach to two teenagers discussing an intelligent topic in an open way. Love love love!
The plot continued to twist and turn until the VERY. END. And I had NO idea how the end of the book would be and I still am in disbelief...seriously. I feel this novel takes an honest and believable approach to a dystopian world with two teenagers just trying to do better. I cannot WAIT to see what is next in the world of One United! I need more now!
for an honest review*
“A nation of underachievers is easier to control
than a society that excels.”
--Ryan Hunter, inDIVISIBLE
inDIVISIBLE is a young adult dystopian novel that centers on Brynn right after her father is murdered by terrorists. She lives in One United where the government controls everything. What you wear, where you live, where you work. They even go so far as to implant a sensor in your hand in order to keep track of you wherever you are at all times. After her father's murder Brynn starts to see some cracks in the facade of One United and with the help of her friend T they try to escape...what happens after that? Well, you'll have to get the book to find out! :)
I love dystopia. With that said because I read so many of them I have become a dystopia snob but this book was so good! It reminded me very much of The Maze Runner because it catches your attention right away with the opening scene, hits the ground running and never really stops. The pacing is fast and exciting and the storyline never drags for too long in one location or situation. I LOVE this. For all you voracious readers out there who have family and friends who don't like to read because it is "boring", give them this book. It never slows down. The plot continues to twist and turn and I never really knew where the story was going to go next which kept me wanting more. I really felt like I was transported right to Brynn side and I was running alongside her the entire time!
The realistic development and actions of the characters is also something I found completely unique and refreshing. A lot of times in YA dystopia the characters become super spies and experts in combat out of nowhere and you shake your head and go, uh...where did that come from? The characterizations here are honest. These are normal teenagers just trying to fight their way out and do the right thing. The things they do in order to get information are completely realistic and believable and consistent with their respective upbringings. And the relationship between Brynn and T is absolutely adorable and completely endearing. It is so easy between them. This was another part of the book I found completely honest. They were affectionate and caring towards one another but still had those awkward inner thoughts of, does he like me? Wait, we're just friends...right? It was perfect! The entire emotional arc of this book was so relatable. Like I said before, Brynn is a normal teenager and her feelings of loneliness, sadness and anger at the entire situation she has been put in is incredibly honest and heartfelt. I could see myself feeling the exact same things if I were put in the same situation. (And yes, I may have shed a few tears at points...don't judge...)
And man do I love a female protagonist who is a fighter. Not in the kung fu sense but in the fight for what is right and stand up for what you believe in. I felt myself so drawn in by her need to get away and find her own freedom. I was becoming so angry at the government in this book because its like why can't you just let people make their own choices?! So oppressing and controlling I wanted to scream...but I didn't because if it were all rainbows and sunshine we would never have this book :) Brynn's fight is truly a fight for a revolution in the simplest sense, freedom, choice and a need to live her life how she wants to live it. Amazing.
Another component of this novel that I LOVED is also something I notice lacking in many young adult novels today...spirituality. I'm not pushing religion, I'm not trying to cram my beliefs down anyone's throats and neither is this author. What I admire is that it is a discussion. Most novels today just leave it out completely. People are living in a savage and broken down dystopian world and there are never any hints or thoughts to a higher power or being to have faith in? I really enjoyed Hunter's honest approach to two teenagers discussing an intelligent topic in an open way. Love love love!
The plot continued to twist and turn until the VERY. END. And I had NO idea how the end of the book would be and I still am in disbelief...seriously. I feel this novel takes an honest and believable approach to a dystopian world with two teenagers just trying to do better. I cannot WAIT to see what is next in the world of One United! I need more now!
December 9, 2012
Review first appeared on my blog: Book Addict 24-7
I received a copy for review.
Ryan Hunter's inDIVISIBLE is a very impressive young adult dystopian novel. The story is fast-paced, brimming with potential, and hosts a collection of mysterious and well-rounded characters. Hunter's novel is a wonderful start to a very promising series.
I knew from the moment I met Brynn, the protagonist, that she would be a difficult character. Only a few pages in and she was already someone questioning her world and what her government told her. Brynn is a great character because rather than make the reader feel unattached, she manages to get a reaction out of the reader with her actions and words.
Something that did irk me about Brynn's character was her naive attitude towards her love interest, "T". I've never been fond of characters that question the obvious because it feels redundant. Though watching their relationship flourish, despite their situation, was sweet, I was not impressed with Brynn's comments. Of course, I understand it is normal for a girl to question the actions of the opposite sex, (Brynn is a teenaged girl who's world has fallen apart, after all), but I found everything so obvious when it came to the two of them that I found myself getting a little frustrated.
I found it interesting that Hunter approaches the topic of God a little later into the story, but applaud her for how she introduces the topic to the characters. Brynn and T treat the topic of religion as a curious thing; as something once frowned upon by the society they fear. They use God as a source of strength, but not the main source. Brynn's character grows as she begins to accept the norms outside of her close-minded society, such as the idea of God, and I found this a powerful technique.
Hunter does a masterful job, however, of bringing the reader right into the action. She does not waste words on unnecessary descriptive chapters before the catalyst for the plot occurs. Instead, she opts for showing the reader Brynn's world as Brynn herself rediscovers it. Not only does this make the story a refreshing read, but the reader has the opportunity to figure things out for him/herself.
The attention-grabbing action is nonstop. From the first page until the conclusion, the reader is held captive in a world full of dangers and mysteries.
I would recommend inDIVISIBLE to fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner, and other similar dystopian series. The world created by Hunter is as addicting and heartbreaking as the series mentioned, and Brynn is reminiscent of all the strong female protagonists.
I loved every moment of this novel. The story gripped my heart, carried it through the wide expanse of dangerous woods that the characters fought through, and then it shattered along with the characters once the conclusion approached.
I received a copy for review.
Ryan Hunter's inDIVISIBLE is a very impressive young adult dystopian novel. The story is fast-paced, brimming with potential, and hosts a collection of mysterious and well-rounded characters. Hunter's novel is a wonderful start to a very promising series.
I knew from the moment I met Brynn, the protagonist, that she would be a difficult character. Only a few pages in and she was already someone questioning her world and what her government told her. Brynn is a great character because rather than make the reader feel unattached, she manages to get a reaction out of the reader with her actions and words.
Something that did irk me about Brynn's character was her naive attitude towards her love interest, "T". I've never been fond of characters that question the obvious because it feels redundant. Though watching their relationship flourish, despite their situation, was sweet, I was not impressed with Brynn's comments. Of course, I understand it is normal for a girl to question the actions of the opposite sex, (Brynn is a teenaged girl who's world has fallen apart, after all), but I found everything so obvious when it came to the two of them that I found myself getting a little frustrated.
I found it interesting that Hunter approaches the topic of God a little later into the story, but applaud her for how she introduces the topic to the characters. Brynn and T treat the topic of religion as a curious thing; as something once frowned upon by the society they fear. They use God as a source of strength, but not the main source. Brynn's character grows as she begins to accept the norms outside of her close-minded society, such as the idea of God, and I found this a powerful technique.
Hunter does a masterful job, however, of bringing the reader right into the action. She does not waste words on unnecessary descriptive chapters before the catalyst for the plot occurs. Instead, she opts for showing the reader Brynn's world as Brynn herself rediscovers it. Not only does this make the story a refreshing read, but the reader has the opportunity to figure things out for him/herself.
The attention-grabbing action is nonstop. From the first page until the conclusion, the reader is held captive in a world full of dangers and mysteries.
I would recommend inDIVISIBLE to fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner, and other similar dystopian series. The world created by Hunter is as addicting and heartbreaking as the series mentioned, and Brynn is reminiscent of all the strong female protagonists.
I loved every moment of this novel. The story gripped my heart, carried it through the wide expanse of dangerous woods that the characters fought through, and then it shattered along with the characters once the conclusion approached.
September 3, 2012
First time in a while that I've stayed up 'til the wee hours of the morning to finish a book. It is also one of those books that you keep thinking about for a while after you've finished it.
This is a story set in an ambiguous not-so-distant future, when all of North America has joined together to form the "One Alliance". The people have been gradually lulled into a big-brother type society using very difficult-to-resist persuasion and probably a multitude of good intentions - who doesn't want their children to be kept safe? So "good parents" choose to have a tiny tracking device installed and they can always be located, until the procedure becomes automatic and no one even thinks about it. Who doesn't want to be kept safe from terrorists? Be assured of a job, a home, an education for their children? And so on. Of course, over time, the balance between security and freedom tips without most people really realizing it. In this world, a young woman returns home one day to learn that her father has been killed by terrorists - or was he? Her world is turned upside down as she begins to question everything about the society in which she lives and suddenly realizes that, for reasons she doesn't understand, she has become a target of urgent importance to the One Alliance.
Very well-paced action and plot continually urges you to read "just one more chapter". There were a number of other things I really enjoyed about this book: 1) The descriptions of the landscape, actions, and flight of Brynn Aberdie and her companion, T, create very vivid visual images without so much description as to become tedious. One scene in particular really had me cringing, hardly able to keep reading, yet not able to stop. 2) The characters have realistic human limitations - they don't have superhuman abilities or luck in evading pursuers; they make normal human mistakes; they question themselves but still make decisions and pursue them. 3) There aren't implausible or fatalistic coincidences at every turn. 4) The characters determine their own destiny; there is no "fate" involved. 5) It is refreshing to find an author for whom being attracted to someone doesn't instantly equal sex. 6) Lastly, but quite satisfying to me, the ending has pieces that I didn't see ahead of time but that also didn't just jump out of nowhere - the pieces made sense but were not predictable.
I believe most people would find this book an enjoyable and worthwhile read. I did.
This is a story set in an ambiguous not-so-distant future, when all of North America has joined together to form the "One Alliance". The people have been gradually lulled into a big-brother type society using very difficult-to-resist persuasion and probably a multitude of good intentions - who doesn't want their children to be kept safe? So "good parents" choose to have a tiny tracking device installed and they can always be located, until the procedure becomes automatic and no one even thinks about it. Who doesn't want to be kept safe from terrorists? Be assured of a job, a home, an education for their children? And so on. Of course, over time, the balance between security and freedom tips without most people really realizing it. In this world, a young woman returns home one day to learn that her father has been killed by terrorists - or was he? Her world is turned upside down as she begins to question everything about the society in which she lives and suddenly realizes that, for reasons she doesn't understand, she has become a target of urgent importance to the One Alliance.
Very well-paced action and plot continually urges you to read "just one more chapter". There were a number of other things I really enjoyed about this book: 1) The descriptions of the landscape, actions, and flight of Brynn Aberdie and her companion, T, create very vivid visual images without so much description as to become tedious. One scene in particular really had me cringing, hardly able to keep reading, yet not able to stop. 2) The characters have realistic human limitations - they don't have superhuman abilities or luck in evading pursuers; they make normal human mistakes; they question themselves but still make decisions and pursue them. 3) There aren't implausible or fatalistic coincidences at every turn. 4) The characters determine their own destiny; there is no "fate" involved. 5) It is refreshing to find an author for whom being attracted to someone doesn't instantly equal sex. 6) Lastly, but quite satisfying to me, the ending has pieces that I didn't see ahead of time but that also didn't just jump out of nowhere - the pieces made sense but were not predictable.
I believe most people would find this book an enjoyable and worthwhile read. I did.
November 26, 2012
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Thanks to the author who generously provided a copy.
Finally got around to reading this, and it was not a disappointment! I think we take books far too seriously when we first pick them up. There's that first impression: the cover, the synopsis, that horrible review you read about it on Goodreads, etc. If a book gives you a negative impression before you even begin it I think you will always have that hanging over your shoulder as you flip those pages. That's why I try to go into any book unbiased.
Any dystopian fan should give this a shot! Or if you are new the genre, this would be a great introduction because the world our heroine, Brynn, lives in, is the definition of dystopian. It almost reminds of MATCHED except it actually has more of a sinister plot from the get-go, unlike MATCHED where the plan to do something about basically being prisoners in their own society becomes stifling enough they have to do something about it.
Brynn is one serious, determined girl. I don't know about you guys but I couldn't cut my hand open to expel a tracking device inside. Things such as these were written realistic too, you almost could feel the pain she was going through. I overall enjoyed the writing style and the detailed descriptions.
On the negative side, I don't like how we got a lot of background into Brynn's life. There were some flashbacks to the past but I would have liked it better if there was a build up before the action that starts on the first page because it seems a little misplaced. Also, I would have liked to know more about 'T,' and his relationship with Brynn in the past.
Thanks to the author who generously provided a copy.
Finally got around to reading this, and it was not a disappointment! I think we take books far too seriously when we first pick them up. There's that first impression: the cover, the synopsis, that horrible review you read about it on Goodreads, etc. If a book gives you a negative impression before you even begin it I think you will always have that hanging over your shoulder as you flip those pages. That's why I try to go into any book unbiased.
Any dystopian fan should give this a shot! Or if you are new the genre, this would be a great introduction because the world our heroine, Brynn, lives in, is the definition of dystopian. It almost reminds of MATCHED except it actually has more of a sinister plot from the get-go, unlike MATCHED where the plan to do something about basically being prisoners in their own society becomes stifling enough they have to do something about it.
Brynn is one serious, determined girl. I don't know about you guys but I couldn't cut my hand open to expel a tracking device inside. Things such as these were written realistic too, you almost could feel the pain she was going through. I overall enjoyed the writing style and the detailed descriptions.
On the negative side, I don't like how we got a lot of background into Brynn's life. There were some flashbacks to the past but I would have liked it better if there was a build up before the action that starts on the first page because it seems a little misplaced. Also, I would have liked to know more about 'T,' and his relationship with Brynn in the past.
November 10, 2012
This was a wonderful story about a girl named Brynn.Brynn lives in a dystopian society where people are brainwashed and fearful of their government and the only way to survive is to play by their rules.Everything they do and say,eat and drink, places they go to and work at is monitored.Free thinking is def frowned against!! Every person has a chip inserted so they can be monitored at all times. Brynn's father was one of the people who did not believe in the society they lived in and after his sudden death by supposed terrorists Brynn begins to question their lives.The story builds very quickly and does not let you rest for a minute as information about what is really going on in this world(One United) becomes clear, and Brynn finds out how her father really died .This begins a huge change in Brynn's life where if she is going to survive she is going to have to go on the run, meeting some people along the way that can help her and feel the same way she does. . Brynn is hoping to reach the freemen , these people live very different lives on the outskirts of her society. All she has to do is get them without getting caught while bringing them information that they need that her father had gotten for them to take down the One United World.
I loved this book and could not put it down.This dystopian society was really well described, it would be very easy to imagine that life could really be like that in the future. I really hope there is going to be another book in this series.
I loved this book and could not put it down.This dystopian society was really well described, it would be very easy to imagine that life could really be like that in the future. I really hope there is going to be another book in this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2012
This is one of the better dystopians I've read. Ryan Hunter has dreamed up an amazing future where technology is heavily used to control and manipulate their public, but technology was not ready for teenager Brynn Aberdie who's world crumbles around here after her father is shot and she starts learning the secrets that the One United government fought to keep hidden. With her friend, known as T, their only hope to stopping the government is to find and align themselves with the Freemen after she is armed with knowledge that could be used against One United. What ensues is a wild adventure. You'll find yourself cheering for Brynn and T, especially as romantic feelings for each other begin to surface.
Ryan Hunter does a great job of inventing technologies that take this beyond what George Orwell could imagine when he wrote 1984. There is tension throughout the book, beginning from the first page and only allowing small chances to catch your breath until you reach a satisfying ending. If you are looking for the next great dystopian then look no further, you've found it in inDIVISIBLE.
Ryan Hunter does a great job of inventing technologies that take this beyond what George Orwell could imagine when he wrote 1984. There is tension throughout the book, beginning from the first page and only allowing small chances to catch your breath until you reach a satisfying ending. If you are looking for the next great dystopian then look no further, you've found it in inDIVISIBLE.
October 8, 2012
I tried to think why I didn't love this book as much as I thought I should. It had fairly interesting characters, the world-building was excellent, and the premise seemed so plausible. But I think it struggled to decide if it wanted to be an action-packed thriller or a romance. I finally realized that I think the point of view character was all wrong. If this story had been told by T instead of Brynn (or is it Brinn? I forget), it would have been almost perfect. The action scenes would have fit better, and the romance would have been secondary but satisfying. T moved the story line forward much more than Brynn. So whereas I thought it was pretty good, I think it could have been much more.
March 28, 2016
A thought provoking dystopian novel about what freedom is and how easily it can be lost one small step at a time. It really makes a person stop and think about the real world and the direction our country is going.
June 2, 2014
Started out strong then quickly became boring and predictable. I'm feeling generous by giving this three stars today. And where the heck the the boyfriend, T, keep disappearing to all the time? Just meh.
November 12, 2012
First of all, I wanted to say a huge thank you to Ryan Hunter for giving me the opportunity to review her book. I was really excited to receive my first review request directly from the author herself! :D
17 year old Brynn Aberdie thought that she lived a pretty good life. She had protection offered by the One United, food on her plate, a roof over her head, and two loving parents who cared about her. She thought that the One United looked out for the best interests of their people and that she was safe from any sort of harm that would come her way. Little did she know, that her beliefs were about to be challenged and that her life was about to change, forever.
When her father died, the One United claimed that he was murdered by terrorists. At first, she believed their lies, but she soon realizes that her father was not killed by a random attack, but was rather murdered because he thought for himself and was not fooled by One United's false promises of protection and security. When he died, he left behind journals filled with directions and carefully drawn out maps that led to people called Freemen. Brynn knew that the One United wouldn't hesitate to kill her next and was soon on the run with a boy she barely knew. As Brynn and T embark on a journey that will forever change their lives, they discover what the word "Freedom" truly means and bring into effect the beginnings of a revolution.
I was neither entranced or bored with this book, it was kind of in middle ground for me. The words never pulled me in to feel what the characters were feeling, but I didn't have that distinct need to put it down either. It was just a mehh feeling. Indivisible had a good theme to it, the willingness and importance to fight for freedom when you didn't have any. It was thought provoking and made me realize that I took freedom for granted while others had to fight for it. All the little things that we have, food on our plates or even water to drink, is important to our everyday lives and we truly don't know what we have, until we don't have it anymore.
Brynn was a decent character. Although she struggled along her journey in the wilderness, she tried her best to keep up and pushed her limits, which is all that mattered. Most importantly, she felt realistic to me. I could imagine her as a person standing next to me, unlike some characters in other books who made the stupidest decisions and unrealistic actions. There was this one part in the novel, when she was freaking out because there were spiders crawling all over her (Yuck!) and that just made her feel all the more real to me, which I enjoyed immensely.
T.....for some reason, I didn't trust for the first part of the novel. I kept on thinking that he was going to betray her somehow, from some of the actions he took. I guess I'm a little paranoid from the last novel I read. xD But after I got over my paranoia, I could see that he was a rather decent character as well. He always took care of Brynn's needs before his own, and even when he could outrun her when they were being pursued, he never abandoned her. T also had a funny sense of humor that had me grinning once in a while.
The action was well paced. As I said near the beginning of my review, I never got bored because every single time I was starting to get antsy, something exciting happened so that I got pulled back into the story. I was a little hesitant to pick Indivisible up at first, because from prior experience I always found that self published novels usually had tons of grammatical and spelling errors! However, I was so happy that I didn't let that deter me from reading it, because the grammar and spelling were impeccable! Well at least in my point of view, since grammar has never been my strongest subject. All you need to know is that there were no spelling mistakes (that I know of) and if there were any grammatical errors, it never took away from the enjoyment of the story.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Indivisible and any dystopian lovers out there will love it as well! Although it didn't get my heart pumping, it was still a decent read and I don't regret picking it up. Indivisible was inspiring, and taught me the true meaning of freedom and the lengths people will go to in order to achieve it.
Heroine- 4/5
Romance- 3.5/5
Comedy- 3.5/5
Action- 4/5
Overall- 3.5/5
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17 year old Brynn Aberdie thought that she lived a pretty good life. She had protection offered by the One United, food on her plate, a roof over her head, and two loving parents who cared about her. She thought that the One United looked out for the best interests of their people and that she was safe from any sort of harm that would come her way. Little did she know, that her beliefs were about to be challenged and that her life was about to change, forever.
When her father died, the One United claimed that he was murdered by terrorists. At first, she believed their lies, but she soon realizes that her father was not killed by a random attack, but was rather murdered because he thought for himself and was not fooled by One United's false promises of protection and security. When he died, he left behind journals filled with directions and carefully drawn out maps that led to people called Freemen. Brynn knew that the One United wouldn't hesitate to kill her next and was soon on the run with a boy she barely knew. As Brynn and T embark on a journey that will forever change their lives, they discover what the word "Freedom" truly means and bring into effect the beginnings of a revolution.
I was neither entranced or bored with this book, it was kind of in middle ground for me. The words never pulled me in to feel what the characters were feeling, but I didn't have that distinct need to put it down either. It was just a mehh feeling. Indivisible had a good theme to it, the willingness and importance to fight for freedom when you didn't have any. It was thought provoking and made me realize that I took freedom for granted while others had to fight for it. All the little things that we have, food on our plates or even water to drink, is important to our everyday lives and we truly don't know what we have, until we don't have it anymore.
Brynn was a decent character. Although she struggled along her journey in the wilderness, she tried her best to keep up and pushed her limits, which is all that mattered. Most importantly, she felt realistic to me. I could imagine her as a person standing next to me, unlike some characters in other books who made the stupidest decisions and unrealistic actions. There was this one part in the novel, when she was freaking out because there were spiders crawling all over her (Yuck!) and that just made her feel all the more real to me, which I enjoyed immensely.
T.....for some reason, I didn't trust for the first part of the novel. I kept on thinking that he was going to betray her somehow, from some of the actions he took. I guess I'm a little paranoid from the last novel I read. xD But after I got over my paranoia, I could see that he was a rather decent character as well. He always took care of Brynn's needs before his own, and even when he could outrun her when they were being pursued, he never abandoned her. T also had a funny sense of humor that had me grinning once in a while.
The action was well paced. As I said near the beginning of my review, I never got bored because every single time I was starting to get antsy, something exciting happened so that I got pulled back into the story. I was a little hesitant to pick Indivisible up at first, because from prior experience I always found that self published novels usually had tons of grammatical and spelling errors! However, I was so happy that I didn't let that deter me from reading it, because the grammar and spelling were impeccable! Well at least in my point of view, since grammar has never been my strongest subject. All you need to know is that there were no spelling mistakes (that I know of) and if there were any grammatical errors, it never took away from the enjoyment of the story.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Indivisible and any dystopian lovers out there will love it as well! Although it didn't get my heart pumping, it was still a decent read and I don't regret picking it up. Indivisible was inspiring, and taught me the true meaning of freedom and the lengths people will go to in order to achieve it.
Heroine- 4/5
Romance- 3.5/5
Comedy- 3.5/5
Action- 4/5
Overall- 3.5/5
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November 23, 2012
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Genre: Young Adult (Dystopian)
Format: E-Book
Recommended Reading: 13+
RECEIVED A FREE COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR A REVIEW
****THERE ARE NO SPOILERS****
I wanted to love this book. I mean I was really, really rooting for it. I am a huge fan of young adult dystopian and love to root for the underdog, but I found myself conflicted with this one. Don’t get me wrong, I liked it, but love? Sadly, that emotion never came, but there is potential so I might get that love connection with the follow-up.
SYNOPSIS: “Brynn Aberdie has everything but freedom…but everything has a way of changing. When Brynn loses her family, her security, and her handouts, she is left with one last option, and it guarantees one of two things: freedom or death.
Brynn vows to find that freedom, and soon learns a lesson many in One United have already learned – by failing to protect their rights, Citizens have forfeited their lives with little hope to ever recover them.”
THE LOWDOWN: This book started off great. Ms. Hunter obviously spent a tremendous amount of time tapping into the emotions of her heroine’s opening tragedy. The feeling of loss in the devastating first pages is portrayed with an honest depth and a very organic voice. I was impressed…initially. However, the proceeding acts did not follow suit as strongly. The actions of the protagonist Brynn didn’t head down a believable path. It wasn’t that her actions were unbelievable, it was that her behavior was inconsistent with her internal monologue. Brynn was scared, yet she wanted to take on the world. She was skeptical, yet a believer. I found myself disliking her (not always, but most of the time) and that disappointed me. It gets tedious being stuck in the head of a girl you aren’t that fond of.
But T…now that’s a different story.
The male protagonist (His name was T, not the best choice, but hey…I got used to it after dispelling images of a large African-American man, sporting gold chains and a tri-hawk.) was great. I thought he was a fantastic character. Strong, smart, sarcastic and at times sexy, but I wasn’t in his head…I was in hers (too bad I couldn’t switch). I loved his determination and knew from the beginning, if a war was on the horizon, he would be the one to follow. Not the wishy-washy girl I found irritatingly fickle.
The action scenes were what kept me on edge and plodding through. I thought they were fleshed out and very interesting, sometimes nail-bitingly so. Hunter wrote stress vividly and I panicked along with the characters. Her creativity and skill at writing shined through here. I loved her world and how the characters managed to survive (or not) under such an oppressive rule. It took a real deep look at politics. One I felt Hunter was a little too heavy-handed with, especially concerning ideological statements. For instance, Brynn’s focus on God felt disingenuous and forced and I felt like I was being preached too, which I hate, so that left a slightly bad taste in my mouth. And although I loved the concepts behind the government, I had a hard time with the way it was revealed. Instead of using action to slowly uncover the oppressive, cruel behavior of the leaders and their conspiracies, we are given a play-by-play via dialogue. It became trite and felt clinical. Hunter handed me the information without making me work for it and I like a challenge.
That being, now that we have a thorough knowledge of what Brynn is up against and we know Ms. Hunter can write well, I have “faith” that the follow-up will be more of the good and less of the – meh. But check it out for yourself. You may find the parts I disliked not so displeasing and find yourself in love.
Genre: Young Adult (Dystopian)
Format: E-Book
Recommended Reading: 13+
RECEIVED A FREE COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR A REVIEW
****THERE ARE NO SPOILERS****
I wanted to love this book. I mean I was really, really rooting for it. I am a huge fan of young adult dystopian and love to root for the underdog, but I found myself conflicted with this one. Don’t get me wrong, I liked it, but love? Sadly, that emotion never came, but there is potential so I might get that love connection with the follow-up.
SYNOPSIS: “Brynn Aberdie has everything but freedom…but everything has a way of changing. When Brynn loses her family, her security, and her handouts, she is left with one last option, and it guarantees one of two things: freedom or death.
Brynn vows to find that freedom, and soon learns a lesson many in One United have already learned – by failing to protect their rights, Citizens have forfeited their lives with little hope to ever recover them.”
THE LOWDOWN: This book started off great. Ms. Hunter obviously spent a tremendous amount of time tapping into the emotions of her heroine’s opening tragedy. The feeling of loss in the devastating first pages is portrayed with an honest depth and a very organic voice. I was impressed…initially. However, the proceeding acts did not follow suit as strongly. The actions of the protagonist Brynn didn’t head down a believable path. It wasn’t that her actions were unbelievable, it was that her behavior was inconsistent with her internal monologue. Brynn was scared, yet she wanted to take on the world. She was skeptical, yet a believer. I found myself disliking her (not always, but most of the time) and that disappointed me. It gets tedious being stuck in the head of a girl you aren’t that fond of.
But T…now that’s a different story.
The male protagonist (His name was T, not the best choice, but hey…I got used to it after dispelling images of a large African-American man, sporting gold chains and a tri-hawk.) was great. I thought he was a fantastic character. Strong, smart, sarcastic and at times sexy, but I wasn’t in his head…I was in hers (too bad I couldn’t switch). I loved his determination and knew from the beginning, if a war was on the horizon, he would be the one to follow. Not the wishy-washy girl I found irritatingly fickle.
The action scenes were what kept me on edge and plodding through. I thought they were fleshed out and very interesting, sometimes nail-bitingly so. Hunter wrote stress vividly and I panicked along with the characters. Her creativity and skill at writing shined through here. I loved her world and how the characters managed to survive (or not) under such an oppressive rule. It took a real deep look at politics. One I felt Hunter was a little too heavy-handed with, especially concerning ideological statements. For instance, Brynn’s focus on God felt disingenuous and forced and I felt like I was being preached too, which I hate, so that left a slightly bad taste in my mouth. And although I loved the concepts behind the government, I had a hard time with the way it was revealed. Instead of using action to slowly uncover the oppressive, cruel behavior of the leaders and their conspiracies, we are given a play-by-play via dialogue. It became trite and felt clinical. Hunter handed me the information without making me work for it and I like a challenge.
That being, now that we have a thorough knowledge of what Brynn is up against and we know Ms. Hunter can write well, I have “faith” that the follow-up will be more of the good and less of the – meh. But check it out for yourself. You may find the parts I disliked not so displeasing and find yourself in love.
February 8, 2021
A dystopian book with a mix of a bit conspiracy theory where the world and people are controlled by the evil government. The world is set to be a utopian seemingly good. But in reality its not. I expected more than a usual dystopia. However, it was a good. read.
October 27, 2013
Original BookTube review HERE
This book frightened me. That’s part of what I really loved about it, because it felt so much closer to home than other dystopians, not far off into the future in a world reshaped by a nuclear holocaust or a series of natural disasters. Instead, the idea is that we slowly allowed the government to take on more and more responsibilities over our lives until they assumed complete control without us even noticing. Hunter makes very good points about freedom throughout the book. It’s so compelling and realistic. I loved that it was intense and powerful even though it scared the pants off me.
Some of the scenes were intensely graphic, which is another reason it’s so powerful. There were several times I had to stop to catch my breath before I could finish reading it. So even while I was reeling, especially from pages 64-68, I could still appreciate the insane realism Hunter managed to use in this story and completely concreted my belief that while I love reading these books I never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever want to live one.
The story is well-paced and fast moving and the writing incredibly vivid. Sometimes the detail was a little overboard –like Brynn’s habit of catching her lip between her teeth –I would have preferred the simpler ‘bit her lip’. But at other times, Hunter masters this vivid detail.
Brynn is slowly developing into a hero, and Indivisible leaves off at a crucial point in this development, which I’m sure we’ll see a lot more of in book 2.
The plot is intense, and a gripping combination of intrigue and survival. The Hunger Games meets Bourne. This book is not for the faint of heart, and I would recommend it only for older readers.
I debated deducting a star for the graphic scenes because it was a real struggle to get through them. Of course, on further reflection, I remembered this is exactly what an author is supposed to do and these scenes –as uncomfortable and hard as they were to read– are really what made this story so incredibly real for me. These scenes made me feel like I was Brynn, and these things were happening to me. To be able to evoke such strong reactions from me is definitely in the plus column for this book.
I am going to deduct half a star for some of the descriptions that I felt could have been simpler. Indivisible finishes thus at 4 ½ stars, and would be a great read for anyone looking for their next dystopian adventure.
This book frightened me. That’s part of what I really loved about it, because it felt so much closer to home than other dystopians, not far off into the future in a world reshaped by a nuclear holocaust or a series of natural disasters. Instead, the idea is that we slowly allowed the government to take on more and more responsibilities over our lives until they assumed complete control without us even noticing. Hunter makes very good points about freedom throughout the book. It’s so compelling and realistic. I loved that it was intense and powerful even though it scared the pants off me.
Some of the scenes were intensely graphic, which is another reason it’s so powerful. There were several times I had to stop to catch my breath before I could finish reading it. So even while I was reeling, especially from pages 64-68, I could still appreciate the insane realism Hunter managed to use in this story and completely concreted my belief that while I love reading these books I never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever want to live one.
The story is well-paced and fast moving and the writing incredibly vivid. Sometimes the detail was a little overboard –like Brynn’s habit of catching her lip between her teeth –I would have preferred the simpler ‘bit her lip’. But at other times, Hunter masters this vivid detail.
Brynn is slowly developing into a hero, and Indivisible leaves off at a crucial point in this development, which I’m sure we’ll see a lot more of in book 2.
The plot is intense, and a gripping combination of intrigue and survival. The Hunger Games meets Bourne. This book is not for the faint of heart, and I would recommend it only for older readers.
I debated deducting a star for the graphic scenes because it was a real struggle to get through them. Of course, on further reflection, I remembered this is exactly what an author is supposed to do and these scenes –as uncomfortable and hard as they were to read– are really what made this story so incredibly real for me. These scenes made me feel like I was Brynn, and these things were happening to me. To be able to evoke such strong reactions from me is definitely in the plus column for this book.
I am going to deduct half a star for some of the descriptions that I felt could have been simpler. Indivisible finishes thus at 4 ½ stars, and would be a great read for anyone looking for their next dystopian adventure.
October 6, 2012
In true dystopian style Ryan Hunter dreams up a future world for us where things are not what they seem. Brynn Aberdie's society is seemingly advanced. Their technology has been refined. They live in eco-friendly housing. Certain freedom's have been exchanged for these advancements, a tracking system for one that is implanted in everyone's skin. Without it, one can do little. With it, the government now called One United can track your every move.
Brynn Aberdie's life is seemingly normal until it is rocked by the murder of her father. Spinning from the horrible tragedy, she learns that her whole life is a lie and that she is now targeted for death by the very government she once trusted. Luckily, her friend T swoops in to save her and teach her the secrets the government has been murdering to hide. Together the two of them go on a fact finding mission, one that will put their lives in danger but may just reveal the secrets that can save a whole society from themselves.
A solid read from the start, my one criticism would be that I would have liked to see more of the world and life of the people of Hunter's imagination. I wondered what made this future unique from those dreamed up by so many. Brynn is a sympathetic character, however, and one would keep reading to know what happens to her. Fast-paced and cleanly written inDivisible is worth the $2.99 price tag. For the cost of a cappuccino, you'll get a story that engages you and keeps you guessing.
Brynn Aberdie's life is seemingly normal until it is rocked by the murder of her father. Spinning from the horrible tragedy, she learns that her whole life is a lie and that she is now targeted for death by the very government she once trusted. Luckily, her friend T swoops in to save her and teach her the secrets the government has been murdering to hide. Together the two of them go on a fact finding mission, one that will put their lives in danger but may just reveal the secrets that can save a whole society from themselves.
A solid read from the start, my one criticism would be that I would have liked to see more of the world and life of the people of Hunter's imagination. I wondered what made this future unique from those dreamed up by so many. Brynn is a sympathetic character, however, and one would keep reading to know what happens to her. Fast-paced and cleanly written inDivisible is worth the $2.99 price tag. For the cost of a cappuccino, you'll get a story that engages you and keeps you guessing.
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October 15, 2012InDIVISIBLE by Ryan Hunter is a YA dystopian about a young girl named Brynn whose father is brutally murdered while at the office. Brynn's life is changed irrevocably by his death, but she starts to unravel more secrets about his life and how it directly relates to the government. One United is a country that controls everything about an individual through a hand sensor. They know when you've checked into your underground home, they know what you're saying, eating, and doing at any given time. As Brynn steps closer to the truth her father wanted her to have, her life and the life of her friend T are in danger, and they must flee everything they've ever known to find the Freemen.
I thought the main characters of Brynn and T were well-done and I really enjoyed the settings. At times, the dialogue seemed a bit repetitive and there were quite a few typos, but the overall story was one I could identify with and see parallels in our society today. There were some graphic scenes of murder and the action kept me turning pages, but I don't think I would let my younger teen read this one quite yet. I'm assuming there's going to be a sequel, not because of a cliffhanger ending, but because of a more open ending. Readers who like dystopian will like InDIVISIBLE.
Originally reviewed on http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com
I thought the main characters of Brynn and T were well-done and I really enjoyed the settings. At times, the dialogue seemed a bit repetitive and there were quite a few typos, but the overall story was one I could identify with and see parallels in our society today. There were some graphic scenes of murder and the action kept me turning pages, but I don't think I would let my younger teen read this one quite yet. I'm assuming there's going to be a sequel, not because of a cliffhanger ending, but because of a more open ending. Readers who like dystopian will like InDIVISIBLE.
Originally reviewed on http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com
January 15, 2013
I was given a free ebook to make a review.
I didn't expect that I would like the book as much as I did. Such a fantastic read. If you liked Delirium by Lauren Oliver or Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, You'll love this book. This book had me hooked wondering what would happen next. The ending was unexpected and I nearly cried. Indivisible is a fast paced dystopian, young adult book.
Summery:
The US, Mexico, and Canada worked together to form United 1. United 1 is a seemingly advanced country with lots of technology, trackers in the people, and if you need to pay for something or go anywhere all it needs is just the swipe of your hand (Like a credit card). The only thing that it costs is your freedom.
After the death of her father Brynn understands that life isn't what she was led to believe. She puts pieces together and realizes everything about her is being tracked and monitored. Then an unlikely friend shows up he reveals that shes on a list as a terrorist and is getting tracked down to be killed. Now they must live life on the run. But before they get away they must find clues as to what her father was dealing with before his death and find a way to bring it to a contact of his to give people back their freedom.
I didn't expect that I would like the book as much as I did. Such a fantastic read. If you liked Delirium by Lauren Oliver or Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, You'll love this book. This book had me hooked wondering what would happen next. The ending was unexpected and I nearly cried. Indivisible is a fast paced dystopian, young adult book.
Summery:
The US, Mexico, and Canada worked together to form United 1. United 1 is a seemingly advanced country with lots of technology, trackers in the people, and if you need to pay for something or go anywhere all it needs is just the swipe of your hand (Like a credit card). The only thing that it costs is your freedom.
After the death of her father Brynn understands that life isn't what she was led to believe. She puts pieces together and realizes everything about her is being tracked and monitored. Then an unlikely friend shows up he reveals that shes on a list as a terrorist and is getting tracked down to be killed. Now they must live life on the run. But before they get away they must find clues as to what her father was dealing with before his death and find a way to bring it to a contact of his to give people back their freedom.
January 28, 2013
Have you ever been in the middle of reading something and then you realize you just don't care anymore? That's what just happened to me. This isn't a horrible book or anything. You can tell it's a debut, there are a few minor mistakes, but it's basically decent. As I got to around 70% through though, and none of my questions (esp about T!) were being answered, and they were still wandering in the forest not accomplishing much of anything, I just couldn't take it anymore. It became increasingly unbelievable that they would get away with what they were doing if the Alliance was truly what they claimed. And the amount of knowledge they had when they had no reason to or any way in which to have acquired it got irritating. The love story felt silly, forced, and tacked on. I skimmed through to the end, basically the entire book except the last chapter or two was more forest wandering, so I'm not sad I stopped reading. I don't want to give the ending away but I didn't find it very surprising or plausible. I may have stuck with it if I had been able to get to know and connect with the characters more, but I ended up just really not caring what happened to them. I'm glad I got this one for free.
December 19, 2012
I won my copy of inDIVISIBLE by Ryan Hunter through GoodReads FirstReads and I loved it! It's about a girl name Brynn Aberdie who lives in a society that is completely controlled by the government and kept in check by a group called the Alliance. In Brynn's world the U.S., Canada, and Mexico combined their borders to increase their land and goods and renaming it One United. Brynn then goes through a heart-wrenching loss and discovers a terrifying conspiracy: comply with the laws and go along with mediocrity or be considered a threat and a terrorist and be on a hit list for death. This forces Brynn to break ties with everything she knows and escape the oppressive governments rules laid out for society's "protection", in a bid for her freedom. I really liked Brynn as the main character and narrator, as well as her friend, a boy named T. The storyline is strong, and while Brynn and T are on the run as virtual fugitives, the suspense that follows is intense and gripping. The ending is sad, and my heart went out to Brynn. Great book!
September 20, 2013
I think that one of the absolutely best parts of inDIVISIBLE was Ryan Hunter's world-building. From the first chapter, I was transported to a different time and place. This book was well-written and full of descriptive imagery that was jarring and gritty at times. I liked the authenticity of the characters, especially the character known as "T", and the portrayal of Brynn and T's relationship. I found myself genuinely caring about their struggles to free themselves from society (a restrictive one in which a computer tablet controls your view of truth). While I'm generally more of a fantasy reader, I did really enjoy this read. Ryan Hunter truly makes you think about the meanings of identity and freedom and what you would be willing to do to fight for both. I'd recommend this book for anyone who likes dystopian novels!
March 18, 2017
This is the story of Brynn. Her father is killed at the very beginning and Brynn finds out that she's next so she removes her government-issues tracker and runs for it with her friend T. As they run, Brynn learns more about herself and freedom. In this book, I see elements of Brave New World, The Hunger Games, 1984 and The Giver. I really enjoyed it.
October 6, 2012
This book was thought provoking and a great read from start to finish. I can't wait for the next book in this series to come out!
December 13, 2012
Enjoyed the story and characters. Sometimes, a little too much dialogue, and the pacing needs to be quicker, but all in all, a good story. Full review coming to www.minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com
February 21, 2013
This is a good read. I enjoyed the plot very much even though I rarely read books like this. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book.
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