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The Last Burning of New London
London Ruins is the head of a post-apocalyptic empire that spans across all the inhabitable land of Western Europe, and survives under the rule of Donovan, a reclusive, self-serving monarch. Donovan’s Royal Task Force carries out the assignment of eliminating all who oppose him by burning them alive within their houses. One group stands up against him, a legendary group of rebels called The Flames whose members are never seen, never heard, their actions only known after they have vanished.
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March 9, 2017
4.5 "dystopian" stars
Blime me, this was surprisingly good!
To get straight to the point, I think dystopian themed novels have to have a good credible plot, lots of action and somewhat „logical“ reasoning (unless we're talking about zombies, vamps or other imaginative creature) inspite of the fantasy genre, and this book has it all.
I was quite surprised by the elements of a good thriller/crime background, well developed characterisation and intertwined action with twist interjections.
The story of IGNITE is unraveling from one moment in past that resulted in the current situation of one of the main characters - Jacks, and is, in fact, told through 4 different POVs (which was a both interesting but also ovwerwhelming and a bit overbearing which, in my POV, deducted from the extra thrill and the easy following of the events in the story).
We follow Jacks, a pincher a pick-pocket girl who ended up fending on her own due to her gang being caught by the DRT, the Goverment's agents of the dystopian repressive ruling of Emperor Donovan.
There's a group of rebels called The Flames
Until one night, Jacks got in the center of the DTR's forceful capture of innocent people and the reaction of the very same rebel group. As a diversion, she helped out in that action and also got extracted along with the liberated innocent people, but she got held up by the group as a liability since now, she has seen their faces, and she now knows how many of them are there…
which was another stunning realizations to begin with, since there were only five of them…
(the leader Zita, Corry, Jeremy, Finn and Addy)
But the circumstances change and Jacks joins them in their mission to fight against the Empire until the nagging feeling of reminiscing the past, she finds out the truth about the Flames's leader Zita and how badly she's linked to the tragic loss of Jacks parents. The shocking revelation will tear the group apart BUT the general cause will make them all re-evaluate their decisions and search deep inside them to overcome the „personal“ for the sake of the „greater good“ for ALL as their cause drives them to the only thing they know how to do…survive
I liked the descriptions of the environment, the dystopian world was phenomenally depict and very well intertwined with the action and the fact that the main characters are teens that have been „trained“ and succumbed to the ruthless ways of survival was actually credible and functioning. They are trying to do the „adult“ jobs while struggling with the inner emotions of „unlived and taken“ childhood. Apart from the interchanging 4 different POVs that were a bit over bearing as being a bit „too much“ to take at once, I found this story thrilling and exciting despite of a bit sudden ending, where I was left wondering if that was, in fact, an actual ending as it could have been understood as another “opening“ for a continuation.
But as I'm new to this author's work, I greet the notion of now having another author to follow *wink*
***ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review***
Blime me, this was surprisingly good!
To get straight to the point, I think dystopian themed novels have to have a good credible plot, lots of action and somewhat „logical“ reasoning (unless we're talking about zombies, vamps or other imaginative creature) inspite of the fantasy genre, and this book has it all.
I was quite surprised by the elements of a good thriller/crime background, well developed characterisation and intertwined action with twist interjections.
The story of IGNITE is unraveling from one moment in past that resulted in the current situation of one of the main characters - Jacks, and is, in fact, told through 4 different POVs (which was a both interesting but also ovwerwhelming and a bit overbearing which, in my POV, deducted from the extra thrill and the easy following of the events in the story).
We follow Jacks, a pincher a pick-pocket girl who ended up fending on her own due to her gang being caught by the DRT, the Goverment's agents of the dystopian repressive ruling of Emperor Donovan.
I'd stolen things from the government, messed with equipment, cut wires, when the gang was with me. We'd liked to pull pranks, and play the rebels, but I'd never done something like this on my own.
This is how I get away from my fear. I run.
There's a group of rebels called The Flames
Their number, their faces, where they were and how they moved, nobody knew, but we all had faith in them anyway.
Until one night, Jacks got in the center of the DTR's forceful capture of innocent people and the reaction of the very same rebel group. As a diversion, she helped out in that action and also got extracted along with the liberated innocent people, but she got held up by the group as a liability since now, she has seen their faces, and she now knows how many of them are there…
which was another stunning realizations to begin with, since there were only five of them…
(the leader Zita, Corry, Jeremy, Finn and Addy)
I didn't want to go risking my life, I didn't want to die, and if I stayed anywhere near the Flames, I was sure to get burned.
I didn't belong here. But I looked around at the people around me, the people who made me less alone all these nights, and I couldn't leave.
But the circumstances change and Jacks joins them in their mission to fight against the Empire until the nagging feeling of reminiscing the past, she finds out the truth about the Flames's leader Zita and how badly she's linked to the tragic loss of Jacks parents. The shocking revelation will tear the group apart BUT the general cause will make them all re-evaluate their decisions and search deep inside them to overcome the „personal“ for the sake of the „greater good“ for ALL as their cause drives them to the only thing they know how to do…survive
We'll keep fighting
I liked the descriptions of the environment, the dystopian world was phenomenally depict and very well intertwined with the action and the fact that the main characters are teens that have been „trained“ and succumbed to the ruthless ways of survival was actually credible and functioning. They are trying to do the „adult“ jobs while struggling with the inner emotions of „unlived and taken“ childhood. Apart from the interchanging 4 different POVs that were a bit over bearing as being a bit „too much“ to take at once, I found this story thrilling and exciting despite of a bit sudden ending, where I was left wondering if that was, in fact, an actual ending as it could have been understood as another “opening“ for a continuation.
But as I'm new to this author's work, I greet the notion of now having another author to follow *wink*
***ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review***
February 6, 2017
( Big thanks to the publisher for sending me an eARC for review! )
Ignite is a YA dystopian novel set in dystopian London where a very scary Emperor rules. Throughout the book, we follow the story of this group of teenagers called " The Flames " and they basically protect people from the Emperor's grasp. If you've been following me for awhile, you would know that I don't ever read dystopian novels BUT I absolutely loved Ignite :)
The premise does seem like your standard dystopian novel but the author did such a fantastic job in elevating her novel. The world building was really great, the storyline was super action packed and kept you on the edge of your seat and the characters ( aka the best part of the novel ) were AMAZING and I loved all of them, even the villains because they were really terrifying.
Ignite comes out on the 8th of March and I will have a full non-spoiler review up on my blog next week so stay tuned for that!
Ignite is a YA dystopian novel set in dystopian London where a very scary Emperor rules. Throughout the book, we follow the story of this group of teenagers called " The Flames " and they basically protect people from the Emperor's grasp. If you've been following me for awhile, you would know that I don't ever read dystopian novels BUT I absolutely loved Ignite :)
The premise does seem like your standard dystopian novel but the author did such a fantastic job in elevating her novel. The world building was really great, the storyline was super action packed and kept you on the edge of your seat and the characters ( aka the best part of the novel ) were AMAZING and I loved all of them, even the villains because they were really terrifying.
Ignite comes out on the 8th of March and I will have a full non-spoiler review up on my blog next week so stay tuned for that!
May 17, 2017
I received this ARC copy of Ignite INKITT. This is my honest and voluntary review. Ignite is set for publication April 2017.
April 12, 2017
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Ignite is a fast-paced dystopian that doesn’t skimp on character. The story follows The Flames, a group of rebels who fights against the oppression of their brutal dictator and then leaves behind a burning candle to show that it’s members were there. Throughout the book, secrets are unraveled and the bonds of friendship (the kind that feels like family) are threatened—and possibly even broken.
What Fed My Addiction:
Truly dystopian.
I like my dystopians bleak, and Ignite fits the bill! Conditions in the Empire are incredibly miserable, and no one is completely safe, even those who try to stay on the “right” side of the law. Rogland does a fantastic job of describing the world that these characters live in and showing us how desperate the people are.
High stakes.
The book starts out with a literal bang, and the tension never goes away! I was never quite sure if all of the main characters were going to make it out unharmed (or even alive).
Strong characters.
Without a doubt, the characters are what drew me into this book. The story is told from four POV’s and I connected to each and every one of them.
First we have Jacks, an orphaned girl who’s been surviving on her own as a pickpocket since her “gang” was captured (and presumably killed). She’s the type of person who’s used to standing on the sidelines and keeping herself safe whenever possible, so it’s difficult for her to come to terms with her role as a hero as part of The Flames.
Zira is the head of The Flames. She is incredibly strong and a true leader, but it’s obvious from the start that she has secrets, which helped her seem more vulnerable. (I’ll confess that I figured out some of those secrets very early on, but there were still some definite surprises, and I didn’t feel like the reveals were ruined because of it.)
Then there was Corry, the Flame who brings Jacks into the fold. He’s in love with Zira and has been for a very long time. He was probably my favorite character in the book, and my heart broke for him in a few scenes. He tends to bridge the gaps in the relationships between all of the other characters in the book, so he’s a bit of a peace-keeper.
The final POV belongs to Jeremy, who is another one of The Flames. His POV seems the least necessary, but I liked him so I didn’t mind. He’s street-savvy, so he understands Jacks best and he helps make her feel more comfortable in the group. He’s a sweet guy and I found it easy to root for him.
What Left Me Hungry for More:
The why part of the worldbuilding.
While I thought that Rogland did a fantastic job of describing the dystopian world that these characters live in, I never did fully understand how it all got that way. I got the impression that there was a war that somehow ended with a dictatorship over most of Europe (I think?) by a man named Donovan. And then Donovan created this regime that kills anyone who rebels. But that’s about all I can tell you. I didn’t quite understand what the war was all about, how Donovan ended up ruling, what he was trying to achieve or why he was so evil. He seemed to just kind of like killing people, which made him feel a bit two-dimensional (or maybe even one-dimensional, I suppose). Because of this, it felt like a piece of the worldbuilding was missing, and I was sort of questioning characters’ motives and intentions, which brought me out of the story a bit.
Few convenient moments.
At the end of the book, there are a few convenient coincidences that struck me as a little odd, but this was a minor issue.
Overall, this was an immensely enjoyable dystopian, and Rogland did a fantastic job of making me truly care about her ragtag cast of characters. There were a few things that kept me from falling in love completely, but it still easily garners 3.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
Ignite is a fast-paced dystopian that doesn’t skimp on character. The story follows The Flames, a group of rebels who fights against the oppression of their brutal dictator and then leaves behind a burning candle to show that it’s members were there. Throughout the book, secrets are unraveled and the bonds of friendship (the kind that feels like family) are threatened—and possibly even broken.
What Fed My Addiction:
Truly dystopian.
I like my dystopians bleak, and Ignite fits the bill! Conditions in the Empire are incredibly miserable, and no one is completely safe, even those who try to stay on the “right” side of the law. Rogland does a fantastic job of describing the world that these characters live in and showing us how desperate the people are.
High stakes.
The book starts out with a literal bang, and the tension never goes away! I was never quite sure if all of the main characters were going to make it out unharmed (or even alive).
Strong characters.
Without a doubt, the characters are what drew me into this book. The story is told from four POV’s and I connected to each and every one of them.
First we have Jacks, an orphaned girl who’s been surviving on her own as a pickpocket since her “gang” was captured (and presumably killed). She’s the type of person who’s used to standing on the sidelines and keeping herself safe whenever possible, so it’s difficult for her to come to terms with her role as a hero as part of The Flames.
Zira is the head of The Flames. She is incredibly strong and a true leader, but it’s obvious from the start that she has secrets, which helped her seem more vulnerable. (I’ll confess that I figured out some of those secrets very early on, but there were still some definite surprises, and I didn’t feel like the reveals were ruined because of it.)
Then there was Corry, the Flame who brings Jacks into the fold. He’s in love with Zira and has been for a very long time. He was probably my favorite character in the book, and my heart broke for him in a few scenes. He tends to bridge the gaps in the relationships between all of the other characters in the book, so he’s a bit of a peace-keeper.
The final POV belongs to Jeremy, who is another one of The Flames. His POV seems the least necessary, but I liked him so I didn’t mind. He’s street-savvy, so he understands Jacks best and he helps make her feel more comfortable in the group. He’s a sweet guy and I found it easy to root for him.
What Left Me Hungry for More:
The why part of the worldbuilding.
While I thought that Rogland did a fantastic job of describing the dystopian world that these characters live in, I never did fully understand how it all got that way. I got the impression that there was a war that somehow ended with a dictatorship over most of Europe (I think?) by a man named Donovan. And then Donovan created this regime that kills anyone who rebels. But that’s about all I can tell you. I didn’t quite understand what the war was all about, how Donovan ended up ruling, what he was trying to achieve or why he was so evil. He seemed to just kind of like killing people, which made him feel a bit two-dimensional (or maybe even one-dimensional, I suppose). Because of this, it felt like a piece of the worldbuilding was missing, and I was sort of questioning characters’ motives and intentions, which brought me out of the story a bit.
Few convenient moments.
At the end of the book, there are a few convenient coincidences that struck me as a little odd, but this was a minor issue.
Overall, this was an immensely enjoyable dystopian, and Rogland did a fantastic job of making me truly care about her ragtag cast of characters. There were a few things that kept me from falling in love completely, but it still easily garners 3.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
September 5, 2012
In The Last Burning, Myers creates a simple, but clever post-Apocolyptic world that feels very realistic within its settings yet does not confuse the reader. The characters are well-written and memorable with relationships that feel very authentic. Probably one of the best parts of this novel is the way the friendship between female characters is portrayed. While this aspect is far from the main focus of the story, it acts as a wonderful support for the brilliantly executed plot and wonderful writing style.
September 7, 2012
This book is absolutely brilliant, one of my favourites that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. The plot is fantastic, the characters are relatable, the descriptions are terrific. I was upset when I finished it because I didn't want it to end-- I wanted more and more. I do hope she publishes a sequel someday. This writer is going places, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
April 10, 2017
Ever since I read the Hunger Games, I’ve been a huge fan of dystopian books. So when I received an invitation to read and review ‘Ignite’ by Danielle Rogland I Immediately said yes. Especially after I saw that beautiful cover. That cover just makes you want to grab this book, and don’t stop reading till the end.
In ‘Ignite’ we travel to the ruins of New London. New London is ruled by an evil emperor called Donavan. There is only one remaining rebel group that still remains, ‘The Flames’. One day Jacks, a homeless girl accidently finds herself in the middle of an operation of the Flames and before she knows it, she is in way over her head.
Although my head was filled with wedding planning stuff, I was totally swept into this book after I first started reading it. Which is kind of impressive, since there isn’t much non-wedding-related-stuff that can grab my attention at the moment. ‘Ignite’ is full of suspenseful moments, and I found myself easily visioning the world of New London. From the moment I started reading, I just didn’t want to stop reading ‘Ignite’. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat.
‘Ignite’ is written through several point of views. Since I have a lot of trouble keeping characters apart, especially if there are many different characters, I was a little afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up with this book. Fortunately this book was written in a way, that made me keep all the characters apart easily. And I enjoyed reading every single page.
If you’re looking for a nice dystopian read, ‘Ignite’ is definitely one for you. I loved every single page of this book and I’m super happy I was able to read this one.
In ‘Ignite’ we travel to the ruins of New London. New London is ruled by an evil emperor called Donavan. There is only one remaining rebel group that still remains, ‘The Flames’. One day Jacks, a homeless girl accidently finds herself in the middle of an operation of the Flames and before she knows it, she is in way over her head.
Although my head was filled with wedding planning stuff, I was totally swept into this book after I first started reading it. Which is kind of impressive, since there isn’t much non-wedding-related-stuff that can grab my attention at the moment. ‘Ignite’ is full of suspenseful moments, and I found myself easily visioning the world of New London. From the moment I started reading, I just didn’t want to stop reading ‘Ignite’. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat.
‘Ignite’ is written through several point of views. Since I have a lot of trouble keeping characters apart, especially if there are many different characters, I was a little afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up with this book. Fortunately this book was written in a way, that made me keep all the characters apart easily. And I enjoyed reading every single page.
If you’re looking for a nice dystopian read, ‘Ignite’ is definitely one for you. I loved every single page of this book and I’m super happy I was able to read this one.
February 12, 2014
I got this book for free at a college event, and was afraid it would be cliched dystopia/post-apocalyptic fiction. Boy, was I wrong. The characters are all engaging, the plot is clever, and the world building is masterful. Often what makes or breaks this genre is the setting and characters, and both are well done. Further, while there is certainly room for a sequel, the story arc concludes nicely--no annoyingly evil cliffhangers!
I recommend this wholeheartedly.
I recommend this wholeheartedly.
April 2, 2017
Since Hunger Games, the Maze Runner, and Insurgent to name a few hit the big screens, it seems that more focus has been highlighted on dystopian novels. You have to be careful as most are good but some can be underwhelming. In this case, it was the former. This was a well written novel with strong characters.
Jacks learns that the Flames are made up of five teens...Jeremy, Zira, Addy, Finn, Corry. It is crazy that five teens can and have survived the Empire. Jacks was a nice addition to this group. The group was mainly male driven but Jacks and Addy were strong women.
The first third of the story was fine. It gave me a chance to get to know all of the different characters and the world that the author built. Yet, after that it was pure action with the group coming face to face with the Empire. I was feeling the romance between Jacks and Jeremy. The ending leads readers to believe that we may not see the last of this group.
Jacks learns that the Flames are made up of five teens...Jeremy, Zira, Addy, Finn, Corry. It is crazy that five teens can and have survived the Empire. Jacks was a nice addition to this group. The group was mainly male driven but Jacks and Addy were strong women.
The first third of the story was fine. It gave me a chance to get to know all of the different characters and the world that the author built. Yet, after that it was pure action with the group coming face to face with the Empire. I was feeling the romance between Jacks and Jeremy. The ending leads readers to believe that we may not see the last of this group.
September 17, 2016
PLOT
This book takes place hundred years ahead in a place called New London which is now under Emperor Donovan. He is cruel and evil and often the rebels are burned down with their house by the DRT agents who work for Donovan.
Jacks is a pickpocket and an orphan now. She lives in the streets and is well aware of the people and places. The Flames is a group that is known to all but never seen by anybody because they are a resistance group. Jacks herself was part of a group and they were all killed by DRT and so she is reluctant to enter into another group and watch its similar fate but her destiny has different plans for her because she lands directly into The Flames.
The Flames is a group of 5 children who each have their own reasons to hate Donovan and his Empire.
They come together to fight him but their own secrets proves fatal for the survival of the group.
CHARACTERS
There are 6 children that are part of The Flames:
Jacks a pickpocket and she meets The Flames and she enters it. She is small and is closed person as she never had anyone to confide in after her parents were gone. She finds a great friend in Jeremy who also is like her.
Zira the leader of The Flames is very similar to Jacks because she too doesn’t like talking much. She has her secrets which in turn reveal themselves in the book.
Corry Zira’s friend. He is by her at all times and cares for her very much. He is decoder and decodes any message that is important.
Jeremy is also an orphan and considers himself useless until Jacks entered the group. His sense of humour and sarcasm is the things that was so good that made me read the book and wish that it never ended.
Addy and Finn are twins. Finn is a computer geek and genius and he made all the gadgets to help The Flames tackle the DRT. Addy is a happy-go-lucky girl and her enthusiasm is extremely infectious. She dresses in all the rainbow colours, at once but is caring and sweet.
WRITING STYLE
The writing style was very good for this book and all the dialogues and conversations were spot on. I was laughing half the time because someone would crack a joke in the most serious of times (Jeremy did!) and in real life too someone would ask a stupid question at the time when everyone is serious. And so all the conversations were absolutely relatable.
The characters were written so good that after I ended reading it, I realised they were like real people to me. I knew everything about them, their dressing sense, their humour and the things they did and the feeling of 6 friends (I’m sure) would make me reread the book yet again.
MY REVIEW
YOU’LL LIKE IT IF:
1) You’re a human.
2) You love the tales with a little bit of everything: love, friendship, courage.
3) You love reading young adult fiction.
4) You would love reading a book written by Danielle Myers when she was just 17!
YOU’LL NOT LIKE IT IF:
1) If there’s problem with you. (In that case please consult a doctor immediately)
2) If you don’t like Young Adult books.
3) You don’t like reading about the future world.
This book takes place hundred years ahead in a place called New London which is now under Emperor Donovan. He is cruel and evil and often the rebels are burned down with their house by the DRT agents who work for Donovan.
Jacks is a pickpocket and an orphan now. She lives in the streets and is well aware of the people and places. The Flames is a group that is known to all but never seen by anybody because they are a resistance group. Jacks herself was part of a group and they were all killed by DRT and so she is reluctant to enter into another group and watch its similar fate but her destiny has different plans for her because she lands directly into The Flames.
The Flames is a group of 5 children who each have their own reasons to hate Donovan and his Empire.
They come together to fight him but their own secrets proves fatal for the survival of the group.
“You want to know the real reason I stayed with The Flames?” she asked. “Not because I hated Donovan. Not to save lives. The real reason I stayed was because I missed my gang. Losing them hurt so bad, and I was sick and lonely. I couldn’t stand to live on my own, again. That’s the real story of my heroic actions.” she laughed to herself, a pained expression on her face.
I stared down at my hands for a few seconds, carefully considering the chips in my nails. “That’s better than me, at least,” I mumbled. “I joined for the food.”
CHARACTERS
There are 6 children that are part of The Flames:
Jacks a pickpocket and she meets The Flames and she enters it. She is small and is closed person as she never had anyone to confide in after her parents were gone. She finds a great friend in Jeremy who also is like her.
Zira the leader of The Flames is very similar to Jacks because she too doesn’t like talking much. She has her secrets which in turn reveal themselves in the book.
Corry Zira’s friend. He is by her at all times and cares for her very much. He is decoder and decodes any message that is important.
Jeremy is also an orphan and considers himself useless until Jacks entered the group. His sense of humour and sarcasm is the things that was so good that made me read the book and wish that it never ended.
“Jeremy” she said. “You promised you weren’t going to be throwing yourself in front of any bullets, remember?”
“Well, it wasn’t a bullet, was it?” I pointed out.
“There was a bullet in your leg”, she argued.
“Well, that one came straight at me. There was no throwing involved.”
“You said you wouldn’t do anything insane.”
“You’re the problem.” I told her crossly.
“Huh?”
“You,” I repeated. “Until you came along I was positively useless. Not a drop of hero blood in my veins. And now, suddenly, I’m doing things that are crazy and reckless and insane and… hmmm…worthwhile. I think that’s the word I’m looking for.”
Addy and Finn are twins. Finn is a computer geek and genius and he made all the gadgets to help The Flames tackle the DRT. Addy is a happy-go-lucky girl and her enthusiasm is extremely infectious. She dresses in all the rainbow colours, at once but is caring and sweet.
WRITING STYLE
The writing style was very good for this book and all the dialogues and conversations were spot on. I was laughing half the time because someone would crack a joke in the most serious of times (Jeremy did!) and in real life too someone would ask a stupid question at the time when everyone is serious. And so all the conversations were absolutely relatable.
The characters were written so good that after I ended reading it, I realised they were like real people to me. I knew everything about them, their dressing sense, their humour and the things they did and the feeling of 6 friends (I’m sure) would make me reread the book yet again.
MY REVIEW
YOU’LL LIKE IT IF:
1) You’re a human.
2) You love the tales with a little bit of everything: love, friendship, courage.
3) You love reading young adult fiction.
4) You would love reading a book written by Danielle Myers when she was just 17!
YOU’LL NOT LIKE IT IF:
1) If there’s problem with you. (In that case please consult a doctor immediately)
2) If you don’t like Young Adult books.
3) You don’t like reading about the future world.
April 3, 2017
Original review HERE
Ignite, previously titled The Last Burning, was such a simple yet clever post-apocalyptic read. I had never read anything by Rogland and I am glad I did. She does a fantastic job of creating a dystopian world that does not resemble any other I've read (which is a hard feat in this genre) and it is non-stop action until the very last page. I had a hard time finding a breaking point and kept telling myself "one more chapter" until I realized I was done... that's a good story!
This war stricken world is set in London and follows the journey of a small group of rebels. The world building was very descriptive but not so much that I got lost in detail. The main character is Jacks but the story is told through multiple POV's. I enjoyed the change of thought and never got bored of any of the characters. Each character has their own unique story, are flawed and most importantly, memorable. Rogland did a fantastic job of really fleshing out each character.
And of course, I loved to hate the villains, they were simply terrifying! I would compare Emporer Donovan as a cross between Vaughn from Wither and President Snow from The Hunger Games. Eww, I know, isn't it great! {These two comparisons alone should be enough to make you want to read Ignite.}
There were plot twists that I didn't see coming and I never guessed where things were headed, just the right ingredients for a one sitting read (with maybe two pee breaks).
The ending. Oh man. I hate cliffhangers but this one gave me just enough closer to where I am not sure if there will be another installment or if this was a just a standalone. I am really hopeful that this is the start of a series because there are so many unanswered questions! Don't fail me now Rogland, I just found you!
Ignite is a very easy read and the writing style has a nice, simple flow. A must-read for all dystopian fans, YA lovers and just mankind in general. Ignite will easily be one of my Top 10 reads of 2017.
Ignite, previously titled The Last Burning, was such a simple yet clever post-apocalyptic read. I had never read anything by Rogland and I am glad I did. She does a fantastic job of creating a dystopian world that does not resemble any other I've read (which is a hard feat in this genre) and it is non-stop action until the very last page. I had a hard time finding a breaking point and kept telling myself "one more chapter" until I realized I was done... that's a good story!
This war stricken world is set in London and follows the journey of a small group of rebels. The world building was very descriptive but not so much that I got lost in detail. The main character is Jacks but the story is told through multiple POV's. I enjoyed the change of thought and never got bored of any of the characters. Each character has their own unique story, are flawed and most importantly, memorable. Rogland did a fantastic job of really fleshing out each character.
And of course, I loved to hate the villains, they were simply terrifying! I would compare Emporer Donovan as a cross between Vaughn from Wither and President Snow from The Hunger Games. Eww, I know, isn't it great! {These two comparisons alone should be enough to make you want to read Ignite.}
There were plot twists that I didn't see coming and I never guessed where things were headed, just the right ingredients for a one sitting read (with maybe two pee breaks).
The ending. Oh man. I hate cliffhangers but this one gave me just enough closer to where I am not sure if there will be another installment or if this was a just a standalone. I am really hopeful that this is the start of a series because there are so many unanswered questions! Don't fail me now Rogland, I just found you!
Ignite is a very easy read and the writing style has a nice, simple flow. A must-read for all dystopian fans, YA lovers and just mankind in general. Ignite will easily be one of my Top 10 reads of 2017.
October 12, 2016
I am in awe of this story. Each character is very real and you begin to understand them. You feel their pain, their joy, their victory and their defeat. It is a fantastic beginning and I look forward to continuing this amazing series, if the author has written or plans to write more. I'm captivated. I cannot wait to find out how things turn out in the end.
I read this for free for an honest review through Inkett advertised on Simbi.
I read this for free for an honest review through Inkett advertised on Simbi.
April 6, 2013
Dear Danielle,
Please write more books.
Much aloha,
Crystal
P.S. See you soon on tour!
Please write more books.
Much aloha,
Crystal
P.S. See you soon on tour!
March 21, 2017
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
There are a few million dystopian books on the go these days, especially since the Hunger Games blasted onto the market a few years back. It seems like everyone and their dog has taken a stab at writing a dystopian, which only makes it harder to authors to do something interesting and unique in this genre to stand out from the masses.
Rogland's dystopian London is fairly reminescent of most other dystopian worlds, but it's the little details that make it stand out for me. I love the way that they use fire and candles to represent destruction or rebellion, and I especially love seeing a dystopian world so early on. Where so many other books have different districts (think Hunger Games) or castes (Divergent) or well established governments, Rogland's London Ruins is a disorganized disaster that you will love.
The Good Points of Ignite:
The characters in this book are fantastic. With a rather large cast for the size of the book, it would be easy to fall into two-dimensional versions of the characters, but Rogland does a great job at giving them each a voice and a set of morals and a list of limitations of what they will and will not do within their world. I loved that the rebels were kids who genuinely seemed like kids, and who were not always willing to play the hero.
The world building was spot on. It would have been so easy to do the usual poor world building that is so common in dystopian, but Rogland obviously knows her world and where things are. It's not hard to understand the state of the London Ruins, the palace, and even the layout of the places all the characters go. There are always questions about new worlds, but this is definitely one of the better ones I've come across.
A lot of the plot twists that Rogland used are common for a lot of books. But I will admit that even though I wasn't surprised by them, some caught me completely off guard, and only later did I think of it as similar to X book or Y story. The second half of the book was just one unexpected surprise after another.
I loved the way the romance in this book was handled. This is how all books like this should handle their romance - brief mentions when appropriate to the plot, and otherwise not so important. In this situation, some of the romance was important, because it affected characters' decisions. But I loved the way that Rogland focused on what was most important: saving the world, friends, and not dying.
The Downsides of Ignite:
The constant changing POVs was annoying and unnecessary. I could see the benefit of having both Jacks and Zira's POVs, because they were involved in very different aspects of the story. But Jeremy's and Corry's literally added nothing to the book. Better choice still: write in third person, which would solve the whole issue.
I found the pacing of Ignite to be a bit all over the place. It was never so slow that it completely dragged, but there were definite slow and fast moments that could have been balanced a bit better.
There were a lot of cliches and elements similar to most other dystopian books. And which it didn't affect it too much, and they were well timed, I always want more out of dystopian than the same old ideas.
All in all, Ignite was a great, addictive read, with lots of great characters and world building. While not overly different from most other dystopians, Rogland put this together beautifully so that you don't really mind how similar it feels. If you're a fan of dystopians, books that keep romance as a strict subplot, heroes that aren't really hero material, or are a bit of a pyromaniac, you'll love Ignite.
There are a few million dystopian books on the go these days, especially since the Hunger Games blasted onto the market a few years back. It seems like everyone and their dog has taken a stab at writing a dystopian, which only makes it harder to authors to do something interesting and unique in this genre to stand out from the masses.
Rogland's dystopian London is fairly reminescent of most other dystopian worlds, but it's the little details that make it stand out for me. I love the way that they use fire and candles to represent destruction or rebellion, and I especially love seeing a dystopian world so early on. Where so many other books have different districts (think Hunger Games) or castes (Divergent) or well established governments, Rogland's London Ruins is a disorganized disaster that you will love.
The Good Points of Ignite:
The characters in this book are fantastic. With a rather large cast for the size of the book, it would be easy to fall into two-dimensional versions of the characters, but Rogland does a great job at giving them each a voice and a set of morals and a list of limitations of what they will and will not do within their world. I loved that the rebels were kids who genuinely seemed like kids, and who were not always willing to play the hero.
The world building was spot on. It would have been so easy to do the usual poor world building that is so common in dystopian, but Rogland obviously knows her world and where things are. It's not hard to understand the state of the London Ruins, the palace, and even the layout of the places all the characters go. There are always questions about new worlds, but this is definitely one of the better ones I've come across.
A lot of the plot twists that Rogland used are common for a lot of books. But I will admit that even though I wasn't surprised by them, some caught me completely off guard, and only later did I think of it as similar to X book or Y story. The second half of the book was just one unexpected surprise after another.
I loved the way the romance in this book was handled. This is how all books like this should handle their romance - brief mentions when appropriate to the plot, and otherwise not so important. In this situation, some of the romance was important, because it affected characters' decisions. But I loved the way that Rogland focused on what was most important: saving the world, friends, and not dying.
The Downsides of Ignite:
The constant changing POVs was annoying and unnecessary. I could see the benefit of having both Jacks and Zira's POVs, because they were involved in very different aspects of the story. But Jeremy's and Corry's literally added nothing to the book. Better choice still: write in third person, which would solve the whole issue.
I found the pacing of Ignite to be a bit all over the place. It was never so slow that it completely dragged, but there were definite slow and fast moments that could have been balanced a bit better.
There were a lot of cliches and elements similar to most other dystopian books. And which it didn't affect it too much, and they were well timed, I always want more out of dystopian than the same old ideas.
All in all, Ignite was a great, addictive read, with lots of great characters and world building. While not overly different from most other dystopians, Rogland put this together beautifully so that you don't really mind how similar it feels. If you're a fan of dystopians, books that keep romance as a strict subplot, heroes that aren't really hero material, or are a bit of a pyromaniac, you'll love Ignite.
August 3, 2017
Title: Ignite
Author: Danielle Rogland
Publisher: Inkitt
ISBN: B06Y5M85K3
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Daniell...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
"Everyone knew about 'The Flames' and how much trouble they had caused for the Empire. They were the only rebel group anyone knew about that had lasted longer than a few months without getting caught, leaving candles behind whenever they snatched somebody out of the Empire's grasp. Getting involved with people like them is stupid. So stupid."
Ever since her parents were murdered by the empires agents, Jacks has been living on the street as a pickpocket trying to keep away from trouble. When she accidentally witnesses the rebel group 'The Flames' in the middle of an operation, she is unwillingly swept up into their world, and has to decide if she's going to go back to looking after herself or join the rebellion and help them fight for the people of London Ruins.
She knows that getting involved was stupid, but does she really have a choice?
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
Received for an honest review.
This story took place in a dystopian future where the world was controlled by an emperor who will go to any lengths to maintain his power. Where there is little freedom there will be people who will rise up to protect those who need there help. The Flames is a famous group that stands up for the little people, but no one knows who they are or where they came from, that is until Jacks ran into them. Jacks may be a pick pocket, but when a child asked her to look for her father who was being held captive by the empire. Jacks has always run form trouble, but them they were going to kill innocent people she intervened. That one act led her on a journey that changed everything she thought of her world.
This fast paced and intricate story contained may unexpected surprises and fascinating characters who brought their pasts ans secrets with them adding depth to this incredible story. There is more left to be discovered as the fight has just begun. I hope that their story has just begun.
Author: Danielle Rogland
Publisher: Inkitt
ISBN: B06Y5M85K3
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Daniell...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
"Everyone knew about 'The Flames' and how much trouble they had caused for the Empire. They were the only rebel group anyone knew about that had lasted longer than a few months without getting caught, leaving candles behind whenever they snatched somebody out of the Empire's grasp. Getting involved with people like them is stupid. So stupid."
Ever since her parents were murdered by the empires agents, Jacks has been living on the street as a pickpocket trying to keep away from trouble. When she accidentally witnesses the rebel group 'The Flames' in the middle of an operation, she is unwillingly swept up into their world, and has to decide if she's going to go back to looking after herself or join the rebellion and help them fight for the people of London Ruins.
She knows that getting involved was stupid, but does she really have a choice?
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
Received for an honest review.
This story took place in a dystopian future where the world was controlled by an emperor who will go to any lengths to maintain his power. Where there is little freedom there will be people who will rise up to protect those who need there help. The Flames is a famous group that stands up for the little people, but no one knows who they are or where they came from, that is until Jacks ran into them. Jacks may be a pick pocket, but when a child asked her to look for her father who was being held captive by the empire. Jacks has always run form trouble, but them they were going to kill innocent people she intervened. That one act led her on a journey that changed everything she thought of her world.
This fast paced and intricate story contained may unexpected surprises and fascinating characters who brought their pasts ans secrets with them adding depth to this incredible story. There is more left to be discovered as the fight has just begun. I hope that their story has just begun.
September 1, 2017
I received this book from inkitt for an honest review. Thank you!!
This novel was a nice read, but a little confusing at times due to there being multiple points of view. It is about a group of people trying to stop an evil ruler, trying to bend everyone to his will and killing anyone who stands in his way. Each person has a secret, some known, others hidden. These secrets will impact the partnership they have formed in various ways.
"The Flames" are a rebel group, run by Zira, who trusts no one except for Corry. They have been rescuing people from the "burners" and trying to stop the Empire. Jacks is a pickpocket who can make her be "invisible" to people, which is why she is successful in her endeavors. When she gets caught up in "The Flames" activities, she becomes a part of their group. Jacks usually runs when there is danger, but maybe she has a chance to change things by in the Lodon Ruins by working with the Flames. Jeremy understands more about Jacks than the others since he also came from the streets before joining the Flames. Each person is the group has their own unique abilities. The cause much trouble for the Empire, while trying to figure out what the Empire is planning. When they discover new technology that will be a danger for everyone out there, they know they need to stop the Empire. However, the past and present collide and it causes much division within the Flames. Will they be able to set aside their differences and realize that only them united can the people of London Ruins have a chance of stopping the Empire.
This novel was a nice read, but a little confusing at times due to there being multiple points of view. It is about a group of people trying to stop an evil ruler, trying to bend everyone to his will and killing anyone who stands in his way. Each person has a secret, some known, others hidden. These secrets will impact the partnership they have formed in various ways.
"The Flames" are a rebel group, run by Zira, who trusts no one except for Corry. They have been rescuing people from the "burners" and trying to stop the Empire. Jacks is a pickpocket who can make her be "invisible" to people, which is why she is successful in her endeavors. When she gets caught up in "The Flames" activities, she becomes a part of their group. Jacks usually runs when there is danger, but maybe she has a chance to change things by in the Lodon Ruins by working with the Flames. Jeremy understands more about Jacks than the others since he also came from the streets before joining the Flames. Each person is the group has their own unique abilities. The cause much trouble for the Empire, while trying to figure out what the Empire is planning. When they discover new technology that will be a danger for everyone out there, they know they need to stop the Empire. However, the past and present collide and it causes much division within the Flames. Will they be able to set aside their differences and realize that only them united can the people of London Ruins have a chance of stopping the Empire.
July 14, 2017
Ignite by Danielle Rogland hooks you right from the beginning. The tale develops from the POV of four major characters: Jacks (orphaned and living on the streets as a pickpocket), Corry (one of the leaders of the Flames), Zira (the leader of the Flames with a mysterious past), and Jeremy (another street orphan working with the Flames). In this post-apocalyptic world, the Flames are a rebel group working against Donovan and his Empire.
Ms. Rogland does a great job in developing the characters; you can't help but like them. The interactions between the characters are interesting and I loved how I could tell whose story I was reading by the character's speaking style. Well done!
The details of the story helped me visualize this world where no one can be trusted. The story is action-filled and suspenseful and will keep you turning pages to see what happens next. The pace, though, gets sluggish in the last half of the book as Jacks and Zira question what the are doing and why they are doing it. In my mind, this angst was too prolonged and repetitious. I must admit that I read the ARC and there may have been changes made prior to the release to tighten the pace and correct a few grammatical errors.
In spite of this, I think Ignite is well worth the read. It is captivating. original, and entertaining (even for adults).
Ms. Rogland does a great job in developing the characters; you can't help but like them. The interactions between the characters are interesting and I loved how I could tell whose story I was reading by the character's speaking style. Well done!
The details of the story helped me visualize this world where no one can be trusted. The story is action-filled and suspenseful and will keep you turning pages to see what happens next. The pace, though, gets sluggish in the last half of the book as Jacks and Zira question what the are doing and why they are doing it. In my mind, this angst was too prolonged and repetitious. I must admit that I read the ARC and there may have been changes made prior to the release to tighten the pace and correct a few grammatical errors.
In spite of this, I think Ignite is well worth the read. It is captivating. original, and entertaining (even for adults).
October 29, 2017
The teen-age years are for exploring and learning how to become an adult within society norms. For Jacks it is about survival when her parents are killed and she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. She needs to decide whether to follow Empire rules or join the rebellion. There are unanswered questions as to why New London is in ruins. It is no surprise that Emperor Donovan does horrible things to stay in power. The rebels are the most realistic characters. They believe in their cause and are willing to do illegal acts to further their cause. Yet, the rebels have flaws and there is doubt how successfully they can be. It would be a much better book if there were fewer points of view to track.
I received this book through a random giveaway. Although encouraged as a courtesy to provide feedback, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
I received this book through a random giveaway. Although encouraged as a courtesy to provide feedback, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
June 26, 2017
Ignite by Danielle Rogland begins with an intense prologue of a fire in a home with a young child and both parents being shot. The story is told in the alternating points of view of Jacks, Corry, Zira and Jeremy as they hide and rebel against the government and the head of that government, Donovan. This futuristic dystopian has all the intrigue and danger needed to grip readers and give them a cause worth rooting for. The story confuses at first because of the new terms used in the world building but it all gets figured out through the reading. The characters deal with homelessness, gangs, loss and relationship ups and downs. They also live with constant suspicion of others because they aren't sure who they can trust. All in all, Ignite makes an interesting young adult dystopian read; 4 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.
May 7, 2017
Riveting!
A harsh reality is laid bare in this novel new world of the Empire. The characters are well-written, the story line totally believable. I've never read this author before, but I'm about to check to see what else she's written!
A harsh reality is laid bare in this novel new world of the Empire. The characters are well-written, the story line totally believable. I've never read this author before, but I'm about to check to see what else she's written!
May 30, 2017
Awesome story enjoyed every minute!
Gripping read! The story and characters were so well written not too pretty or sweet but believable. Action packed and characters you grow to love and hate. 5 stars easily. A great book has everything a book should have!
Gripping read! The story and characters were so well written not too pretty or sweet but believable. Action packed and characters you grow to love and hate. 5 stars easily. A great book has everything a book should have!
February 11, 2020
This book sat on my TBR for waaaaaaaay too long. I finally got an opportunity to sit down with it and I was not disappointed. If you're a fan of YA and dystopian style storytelling, then I can recommend this book without any sort of reservations.
May 27, 2017
Teen novel
Not a bad teen novel. A good look into a post modern world. Engaging characters and a good story line.
Not a bad teen novel. A good look into a post modern world. Engaging characters and a good story line.
June 13, 2017
DNF I wanted to love this, but I couldn't connect with the main character.
February 9, 2018
Was OK, but did not hold my attention very well.
January 2, 2018
I don't tend to pick up and enjoy dystopians, but I know the author so I decided to give this one a try. And I am so glad I did! I enjoyed it a lot, and the plot was very timely (fighting back against an oppressive government). I swore aloud at least twice while reading this book, which is a testament to how invested I got in the characters and story.
August 8, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was given to me by the author, not sure why she's giving them away because it was a really good read. It was not a formulaic dystopian novel; angst-y future girl, love triangles, all that. I appreciated reading the story from the different characters' points of view. I wanted more at the end, I hope there is a sequel!
April 21, 2017
This was my first novel that i ever read so i am not mature enough to rate it correctly but at lest i can share my experience so here it is: Glued with it for months and it made me float in the river of emotions.The description of characters places makes it come to life in my mind.I am very happy that my choice of my first novel was this.
June 11, 2013
Loved, loved, loved!!!!
April 5, 2017
This story takes places in a place called New London which is under rule of Emperor Donovan. He is a cruel and evil character, and under his orders DRT agents burn down houses and kill rebels who pose even the slightest of threats to the empire.
This story starts with Jacks, a homeless pick pocket who lives in the generator section of a block of flats and The Flames are a group of people, known to all but never seen who save others from the grasp of the empire leaving a candle burning for each person they save. Jacks has lost too many people that when she lands right in the lap of The Flames in a chance encounter she's reluctant to stay with them.
The characters are relatable, Jacks is small and seems to find it hard tot rust and confide in others which is really understandable once you read about her. She doesn't see herself as anything other but a homeless pickpocketing girl barely getting by in the London Ruins. Zira is the leader of The Flames and when you read her she's a really tough cookie, sometimes reckless and uncontrollable but smart and a great, strong leader but even she has her fair share of secrets. Corry is a nerd, able to decode different codes they read to obtain any information, he's quick to trust Jacks and is a kind boy. he also happens to be utterly in love with Zira and doesn't care about showing it. Jeremy is the most like Jacks as he was homeless too, they understand each other better than the others understand each of them and they bond quickly. Jeremy does believe he is useless to The Flames but he is an engineer and once Jacks is a round, finds himself useful. The remaining 2 main characters are twins, Addy and Finn, much like Corry, Finn is an utter nerd, computer geek, know it all whatever you wish to call him, its him. He creates devices the flams can use as defence against the agents. Addy is a quirky girl happy to help and very vibrant. She cares deeply and can easy put on a façade to fool whoever she needs to.
The book does switch between the points of view of 4 of the characters, Jacks, Zira, Corry and Jeremy which gives you a variety of great content that when intertwined with the rest gives a really great story. I loved the ratio of speech to description as I didn't find there to be any stage where one outweighed the other which is always a great thing. I found myself laughing at certain things Jeremy would say, he was a great character and would be the sort of person I would want in my friendship circle as well as all of the others for their personality traits.
When it came to the end I was able to realise how real the characters felt to me, they were just that good. I'll probably find myself reading this book again in the future and I really can not wait to see what Danielle has up her sleeve as this was such a great read. its an easy 5/5 from me and a recommendation to anyone who likes the dystopian genre, if you like a mix of love, friendship and strength.
This story starts with Jacks, a homeless pick pocket who lives in the generator section of a block of flats and The Flames are a group of people, known to all but never seen who save others from the grasp of the empire leaving a candle burning for each person they save. Jacks has lost too many people that when she lands right in the lap of The Flames in a chance encounter she's reluctant to stay with them.
The characters are relatable, Jacks is small and seems to find it hard tot rust and confide in others which is really understandable once you read about her. She doesn't see herself as anything other but a homeless pickpocketing girl barely getting by in the London Ruins. Zira is the leader of The Flames and when you read her she's a really tough cookie, sometimes reckless and uncontrollable but smart and a great, strong leader but even she has her fair share of secrets. Corry is a nerd, able to decode different codes they read to obtain any information, he's quick to trust Jacks and is a kind boy. he also happens to be utterly in love with Zira and doesn't care about showing it. Jeremy is the most like Jacks as he was homeless too, they understand each other better than the others understand each of them and they bond quickly. Jeremy does believe he is useless to The Flames but he is an engineer and once Jacks is a round, finds himself useful. The remaining 2 main characters are twins, Addy and Finn, much like Corry, Finn is an utter nerd, computer geek, know it all whatever you wish to call him, its him. He creates devices the flams can use as defence against the agents. Addy is a quirky girl happy to help and very vibrant. She cares deeply and can easy put on a façade to fool whoever she needs to.
The book does switch between the points of view of 4 of the characters, Jacks, Zira, Corry and Jeremy which gives you a variety of great content that when intertwined with the rest gives a really great story. I loved the ratio of speech to description as I didn't find there to be any stage where one outweighed the other which is always a great thing. I found myself laughing at certain things Jeremy would say, he was a great character and would be the sort of person I would want in my friendship circle as well as all of the others for their personality traits.
When it came to the end I was able to realise how real the characters felt to me, they were just that good. I'll probably find myself reading this book again in the future and I really can not wait to see what Danielle has up her sleeve as this was such a great read. its an easy 5/5 from me and a recommendation to anyone who likes the dystopian genre, if you like a mix of love, friendship and strength.
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