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Moirai
Olivia has been on the run from the government of Cabal since the marriage ceremony. Finally settling in and finding herself a place to call home, in Shadow, Olivia and Joshua are preparing for the uprising that they and the rebel alliance have been planning for months.
With new abilities and special talents, from Mindonsiphan, Olivia learns that she can do more than most ordinary eighteen year olds. Learning both to hide and perfect her skills will be one of the biggest challenges she'll be forced to face.
A constant rollercoaster of emotion and adventure await Olivia and Joshua, as they embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis.
With new abilities and special talents, from Mindonsiphan, Olivia learns that she can do more than most ordinary eighteen year olds. Learning both to hide and perfect her skills will be one of the biggest challenges she'll be forced to face.
A constant rollercoaster of emotion and adventure await Olivia and Joshua, as they embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis.
246 pages, Paperback
First published September 26, 2013
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Ruth Silver
21 books1,110 followersRuth Silver first began writing poetry as a teenager and reading heaps of fan fiction in her free time. She has written under three unique pseudo names and penned well over a hundred stories.
She attended Northern Illinois University in 2001 and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication. While in college she spent much of her free time writing with friends she met online and penning her first novel, "Deuces are Wild", which she self-published in 2004. Her favorite class was Creative Writing senior year where she often handed in assignments longer than the professor required because she loved to write and always wanted to finish her stories.
Her love of writing, led her on an adventure in 2007 to Melbourne, Australia. Silver enjoys reading YA novels and sharing her favorite books with other readers. She runs her own book blog and also enjoys photography and traveling.
Her favorite YA genre is a mix of Dystopian & Fantasy which is evident in the upcoming release of her latest book, Aberrant. Slated for release April 2013 by Lazy Day Publishing, it is the first in a trilogy.
She attended Northern Illinois University in 2001 and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication. While in college she spent much of her free time writing with friends she met online and penning her first novel, "Deuces are Wild", which she self-published in 2004. Her favorite class was Creative Writing senior year where she often handed in assignments longer than the professor required because she loved to write and always wanted to finish her stories.
Her love of writing, led her on an adventure in 2007 to Melbourne, Australia. Silver enjoys reading YA novels and sharing her favorite books with other readers. She runs her own book blog and also enjoys photography and traveling.
Her favorite YA genre is a mix of Dystopian & Fantasy which is evident in the upcoming release of her latest book, Aberrant. Slated for release April 2013 by Lazy Day Publishing, it is the first in a trilogy.
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March 26, 2015
OMG...what a cliffhanger!
4.5 Amazing Stars
4.5 Amazing Stars
September 27, 2013
Oh, how Ruth never seizes to disappoint! Moirai was everything I could of hoped for and more! Ruth took angles that I never excepted, and it was a wonderful surprise to have this book go in a totally different direction then I thought!
First, the writing was hypnotizing. The characters felt like they had their own voice in this book. Not only was the main characters well developed, but the side characters had their own way to express themselves. And that was a big plus in this book!
The Plot:
Olivia and Joshua are back, and they've never been stronger, In this heart-pounding second installment in the Aberrant trilogy.
Olivia and Josh are still battling for their lives, and for the future of not only their world, but the rest of the cities combined!
After going on the journey of their lives in the first book, Olivia and Josh find themselves into the rebel alliance in a small town called Shadow. Its a secret, secluded and undisclosed, rebel town, that's preparing for an uprising to take down the government and everyone in it.
But that's not all this little town has to offer. Olivia and Josh are tricked into a procedure called mindonsiphan. It gives them enhanced supernatural abilities, to become stronger, faster, smarter, and more capable of having the skill and power to take down the government and win the war they've been so desperately fighting for. With these new abilities and their new alliance with the town of Shadow, Olivia and Josh might just be able to have the lives they've also hoped for!
But all is short lived as everything comes crumbling down around them as bombings and death create chaos in their once little peaceful town of shadow. To help with the cure to their problem with infertility in woman, and search for answers to the rebellion, Olivia and Josh travel to the rebel City of Trov. But what they find there will rock Olivia's world to the very cure, and change everything she once knew!
Secretes will be revealed, alliances will be formed, lives will be lost, betrayals will be made, and lines will be crossed, as Oliva and Josh fight they way through the war to bring freedom and independence back to their people.
But do Olivia and Josh have what it takes to lead an uprising and win? Will their love make it through this battle and survive? But most important, will Olivia and Josh have the will and strength not to give up?
Oh, yeah, that was such an awesome ride! I can't even begin to form the words to describe how I felt about this book! Ruth Silver has come out of no where and blown up the pages with magic and emotion that sweeps you off your feet and has you demanding more!
The third and final book is right around the corner and I can't wait to dive back into Olivia and Josh's adventure to see how their battle ends and if they will have the happily ever after I so desperately crave!
Overall, this series rocks, and book 2 brings more action and adventure to the Aberrant series, that you don't want to miss. I thought the writing was intense and amazing, the action and adventure was more then enough, and the romance left me craving more! This series will go down as one of my favorites ever! Now Ruth, bring on book 3...lol!
October 6, 2013
I absolutely loved Aberrant, completely unable to put it down, so I was thrilled to get my hands on this book! It did NOT disappoint! The action pulls you in right from the beginning and you are right back in the midst of Olivia and Joshua's new lives. One of the things that I loved most about the first book was how much I was emotionally affected by the things that were happening to Olivia. That same feeling was definitely a part of this one. Ruth is masterful at creating characters, and equally masterful at creating suspense that grabs the reader by the throat and holds them hostage!
The suspense, the uncertainty... those were the things that kept me turning the pages. I (meaning Olivia!) had no idea who to trust, who was truly who they portrayed themselves as. Even after finishing this installment, I am still unsure of some of these characters! I have my eye on Chloe, which will mean nothing UNLESS YOU READ THESE BOOKS!
The world building is amazing, just as it was in the first. This dystopian world, heavily laced with science fiction, is a world that is at the same time both foreign and entirely believable. We venture to new places in this world, places that make you pray that our world today never turns into that world..
And finally, Olivia and Joshua. They are such a beautiful couple, thrown together during impossible times and forced to live beyond their years. In many ways, they are living for everyone else EXCEPT themselves. But they remain true to one another. What I love the most about their relationship is how it was written by the author. Many times when young adults in fiction are forced to grow faster than that which is normal, their relationships are pushed that way, too. That doesn't happen here; instead, their relationship progresses as THEY want it to, the one thing that they do for themselves!
Things to love about Moirai...
-Olivia and Joshua. They are so young, but so full of honor as they fight for their people. Olivia's matter-of-fact, albeit reluctant, acceptance of her role in the new world is astonishing!
-Adelaide. She is a breath of fresh air, a spot of youthful color in a world that can be colorless and bleak,
-The world of the Aberrant series. It is dark and bleak and often terrifying, but it is so very real!
-A trademark Ruth Silver cliffhanger. Both frustrating and compelling!
Things I wanted more of...
-Conflict with Joshua's father. I know that sounds weird, but I feel like that man is evil!
-Resolution of who was trustworthy and who wasn't. But this is unrealistic, since there is another book to come!
My recommendation: Run, run, run! Click, click, click. Whatever your method of shopping... BUY THESE BOOKS!
The suspense, the uncertainty... those were the things that kept me turning the pages. I (meaning Olivia!) had no idea who to trust, who was truly who they portrayed themselves as. Even after finishing this installment, I am still unsure of some of these characters! I have my eye on Chloe, which will mean nothing UNLESS YOU READ THESE BOOKS!
The world building is amazing, just as it was in the first. This dystopian world, heavily laced with science fiction, is a world that is at the same time both foreign and entirely believable. We venture to new places in this world, places that make you pray that our world today never turns into that world..
And finally, Olivia and Joshua. They are such a beautiful couple, thrown together during impossible times and forced to live beyond their years. In many ways, they are living for everyone else EXCEPT themselves. But they remain true to one another. What I love the most about their relationship is how it was written by the author. Many times when young adults in fiction are forced to grow faster than that which is normal, their relationships are pushed that way, too. That doesn't happen here; instead, their relationship progresses as THEY want it to, the one thing that they do for themselves!
Things to love about Moirai...
-Olivia and Joshua. They are so young, but so full of honor as they fight for their people. Olivia's matter-of-fact, albeit reluctant, acceptance of her role in the new world is astonishing!
-Adelaide. She is a breath of fresh air, a spot of youthful color in a world that can be colorless and bleak,
-The world of the Aberrant series. It is dark and bleak and often terrifying, but it is so very real!
-A trademark Ruth Silver cliffhanger. Both frustrating and compelling!
Things I wanted more of...
-Conflict with Joshua's father. I know that sounds weird, but I feel like that man is evil!
-Resolution of who was trustworthy and who wasn't. But this is unrealistic, since there is another book to come!
My recommendation: Run, run, run! Click, click, click. Whatever your method of shopping... BUY THESE BOOKS!
October 30, 2013
Moirai picks up 7 months after the conclusion of Aberrant and we find Olivia and company preparing for an assault on Genesis. They are goig to launch a major strike at the Governor's Ball, thus taking out all of Cabal's leaders in one strike. Olivia and Joshua are training hard to learn more and more about the abilities that the surgical procedure has given them and also trying to make a home for themselves in Shadow. Along the way to the final battle, there are quite a number of twists and turns to go through and of course there's always the "things are not always as they seem" to traverse.
Olivia really grew up in this installment for me. She went from being a naive young girl thrust into a world of rebellion and mystery about what the was, to a young woman who stands her ground and has a better understanding of who she is and what she believes is right. That was great to see a character grow that much in one story. I think Adelaide had the most impact on how we, as the reader, saw Olivia. She had another person to be responsible for (Joshua doesn't count he can look out for himself too) and how she handled that. I'd agree just by her taking a leadership role in the Rebellion and how hard she trains that Olivia has matured but Adelaide is the most obvious way that the author is showing progress instead of complacency.
Olivia was the focus of this book, for good reason, but I would have loved to hear more about what Joshua was doing throughout. We knew he had gotten all these crazy awesome technology abilities but we never saw much of it in action. That along with several other story lines such as the city of Torv and Joshua's father, would have certainly peaked my interested. Really the world of Cabal and the rebellion is fascinating and I wish we had enough time to find out everything about it! Including all these feelings I got while reading about certain people.
Torv and all of it's characters bother me.....a lot. I can already feel this sense of unease with people like Chloe, the council and this mysterious "board" in Torv that really made makes me nervous about what's coming. I wish we got a chance to flush that out a little more. Plus, Chloe's husband?? WHAT?? I'm not going to say anymore because it will certainly spoil it for you while reading, but let me just say this: Moirai just threw one hell of a grenade into this series for me in the most amazing ways. Touche, Ms. Silver, Touche.
Olivia really grew up in this installment for me. She went from being a naive young girl thrust into a world of rebellion and mystery about what the was, to a young woman who stands her ground and has a better understanding of who she is and what she believes is right. That was great to see a character grow that much in one story. I think Adelaide had the most impact on how we, as the reader, saw Olivia. She had another person to be responsible for (Joshua doesn't count he can look out for himself too) and how she handled that. I'd agree just by her taking a leadership role in the Rebellion and how hard she trains that Olivia has matured but Adelaide is the most obvious way that the author is showing progress instead of complacency.
Olivia was the focus of this book, for good reason, but I would have loved to hear more about what Joshua was doing throughout. We knew he had gotten all these crazy awesome technology abilities but we never saw much of it in action. That along with several other story lines such as the city of Torv and Joshua's father, would have certainly peaked my interested. Really the world of Cabal and the rebellion is fascinating and I wish we had enough time to find out everything about it! Including all these feelings I got while reading about certain people.
Torv and all of it's characters bother me.....a lot. I can already feel this sense of unease with people like Chloe, the council and this mysterious "board" in Torv that really made makes me nervous about what's coming. I wish we got a chance to flush that out a little more. Plus, Chloe's husband?? WHAT?? I'm not going to say anymore because it will certainly spoil it for you while reading, but let me just say this: Moirai just threw one hell of a grenade into this series for me in the most amazing ways. Touche, Ms. Silver, Touche.
June 26, 2015
Stupid and ridicules. How oh how does this book even make any sense.
October 1, 2013
I have been waiting for this one since I finished Aberrant a few months ago, and this did not disappoint, I think I actually enjoyed it more than the first, which is always a great surprise. I was ecstatic when Ruth contacted me about being on this tour, and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I get accepted in to the tour for book three as well (*cough* Ruth! *cough* lol) as she is one of those EVIL authors who like to put major cliffhangers at the end of their books, which I love and hate all at the same time!
I loved all the action in this book, it started off right at the beginning, and carried on through the whole thing. I didn't know at some points who Olivia and Joshua could trust and who they couldn't because of how Olivia is special and how everyone keeps telling her that, it seemed like they would all try to take her or something. We are introduced to new characters and new cities in this part of the series, and I have to say that I thought that Ruth's world building was fantastic, I was able to imagine everything in my head and follow along without anything getting to be too much or confusing. I just hope that the world never turns in to this one in my lifetime, it is a bleak and dark place that will make you appreciate all the colour around you everywhere you look, especially outside.
I think my favourite part of this book though was watching the relationship between Olivia and Joshua grow, it was very well written, and so innocent which is refreshing to read. There have been a lot of books that I have read lately where it seems that the teenagers are put in to serious relationships and things are taken to the next level, when it does not seem like they are mature enough for it. Mind you Olivia and Joshua do have to grow up in the way that they are on their own with only each other to count on, but they understand that they have a lot of growing up to do still before they start that sexual part of their lives and risk the consequences that could arise from that, and I think we need more books like these for teenagers to read.
I will be honest and say that dystopian is not one of my top genres to read about, but I am really excited for this series, and I am honoured that I get to be one of the many people that is able to spread the word for Ruth and get more people reading it! A 5/5 from me, and I am impatiently awaiting the third installment! If you like this genre even a little bit, give this series a try, I promise you will not be disappointed, and if you have read it, please leave me a comment and let me know what you thought about it, I would love to have someone to chat with about it.
I loved all the action in this book, it started off right at the beginning, and carried on through the whole thing. I didn't know at some points who Olivia and Joshua could trust and who they couldn't because of how Olivia is special and how everyone keeps telling her that, it seemed like they would all try to take her or something. We are introduced to new characters and new cities in this part of the series, and I have to say that I thought that Ruth's world building was fantastic, I was able to imagine everything in my head and follow along without anything getting to be too much or confusing. I just hope that the world never turns in to this one in my lifetime, it is a bleak and dark place that will make you appreciate all the colour around you everywhere you look, especially outside.
I think my favourite part of this book though was watching the relationship between Olivia and Joshua grow, it was very well written, and so innocent which is refreshing to read. There have been a lot of books that I have read lately where it seems that the teenagers are put in to serious relationships and things are taken to the next level, when it does not seem like they are mature enough for it. Mind you Olivia and Joshua do have to grow up in the way that they are on their own with only each other to count on, but they understand that they have a lot of growing up to do still before they start that sexual part of their lives and risk the consequences that could arise from that, and I think we need more books like these for teenagers to read.
I will be honest and say that dystopian is not one of my top genres to read about, but I am really excited for this series, and I am honoured that I get to be one of the many people that is able to spread the word for Ruth and get more people reading it! A 5/5 from me, and I am impatiently awaiting the third installment! If you like this genre even a little bit, give this series a try, I promise you will not be disappointed, and if you have read it, please leave me a comment and let me know what you thought about it, I would love to have someone to chat with about it.
October 2, 2013
I read the first book in this series, Aberrant, a few months ago and found myself instantly hooked. If you are a fan of The Hunger Games and Divergent, then you will truly enjoy this series. Once again, Ruth Silver did not disappoint me. I was so excited to be able to read Moirai and find out what happened next in Olivia's journey.
The beginning of the book instantly hooks you and you continue to stay hooked throughout it. The detail in the story from the characters to the setting was picturesque and captured my attention as a reader. And just like in the first book, I feel in love with the relationship between Joshua and Olivia. Their relationship seemed to reach an entirely new level in this book and I enjoyed being able to read along and follow them as their relationship developed even more. Both Olivia and Joshua seem wise beyond their years, especially for 18 year olds. I have respect for them as characters going through this journey, especially since they seem to realize that they still have a ways to go before they are ready to take their relationship to the next level. I am excited to continue on this journey with them in the upcoming third installment in the Aberrant series.
Overall, this book was a fun read and one that held my attention each and every page. I truly enjoy the dystopian world Ruth has created, as well as the characters I have grown to know and understand. I will say, as you read this book, as well as the first, you're in for a ride and a few twists and turns along the way. But it is worth every nail bite and anxious twitch!
4.5 stars!
The beginning of the book instantly hooks you and you continue to stay hooked throughout it. The detail in the story from the characters to the setting was picturesque and captured my attention as a reader. And just like in the first book, I feel in love with the relationship between Joshua and Olivia. Their relationship seemed to reach an entirely new level in this book and I enjoyed being able to read along and follow them as their relationship developed even more. Both Olivia and Joshua seem wise beyond their years, especially for 18 year olds. I have respect for them as characters going through this journey, especially since they seem to realize that they still have a ways to go before they are ready to take their relationship to the next level. I am excited to continue on this journey with them in the upcoming third installment in the Aberrant series.
Overall, this book was a fun read and one that held my attention each and every page. I truly enjoy the dystopian world Ruth has created, as well as the characters I have grown to know and understand. I will say, as you read this book, as well as the first, you're in for a ride and a few twists and turns along the way. But it is worth every nail bite and anxious twitch!
4.5 stars!
March 9, 2014
I tend to be a bit worried when sequels come out. What if the second book is not as good as the first? What if I don’t like the book? So, as you can predict I was a bit worried about reading Moirai because I really loved Aberrant. Fortunately, my worries were for nothing; Moirai is spectacular! Ruth Silver draws the reader further into the world that she has created, making it more dangerous. Silver introduces readers to a plethora of new and interesting characters, as well as allow the readers to reconnect with the old characters that they have come to love. Moirai will keep the readers at the edge of their seats as new dark secrets are uncovered. And let’s not forget about the ending! You will be shocked and craving to see what happens next as soon as you finish reading Moirai. Ruth Silver’s Moirai is the perfect sequel to Aberrant.
October 8, 2013
So you think everything’s pretty sweet at the end of Aberrant. I won’t say too much, but everything’s kind of tied up nicely, with no big stress. Ruth: hold on, there, sailor! Who said anything about ANYTHING being tied up, or no stress? You MUST be kidding. Hahahaha!
Okay, so Ruth never said that, but she may as well have by writing this awesome story.
From the moment you start Moirai (which I ALWAYS manage to spell with two ‘r’s in there somewhere), there is constant action. Not always of the fighting the bad guys nature, but action nonetheless. Ruth is seriously amazing at keeping you interested and invested in the lives of her characters.
I always love the first book in the series more than all the others. I love being introduced to the characters, and their story. It’s just one of those things. Granted this, Moirai is an epic second instalment in the Aberrant series, and I am thoroughly pleased with it.
Olivia is still the same kick-ass, strong willed, and all ‘round awesome girl that she was in Aberrant. And I still love her to pieces. I think she definitely grows as a character in Moirai; there wasn’t an option for her not to. Thrown amongst a revolution, a romance, and a pretty much being the most valued human in Cabal doesn’t leave much room for not stepping up to meet expectations. Which I think she does fantastically. She doesn’t shy away from the fact that practically the whole existence (natural, anyway) of the human race rests on her shoulders, but she doesn’t feel exactly comfortable with the weight it puts on her shoulders. And she’s got superpowers, as well. Superpowers, Chiara? I can’t be reading that right. You ARE reading that right. And you’ll just have to read the book to find out what kind of super epic human that Olivia really is.
Olivia and Joshua’s relationship in this book was again one of my favourite aspects. There was a moment when I started to doubt things, and my heart started breaking, but there was no need to worry. On this note, I think I need to express how EXTREMELY happy I am that there isn’t a love triangle in this series. I am tired of reading a MC’s thoughts and feelings about two love interests. In Aberrant and Moirai, Olivia and Josh are it. They know they love each other, and that’s enough. There’s no second guessing, no distrust. Sigh. This relationship is one of my favourites, definitely.
In the last few chapters or so, everything went down fairly quickly, and I kind of struggled with where things were happening, and what exactly was going down. I got the gist of it, but I would have liked a bit of a slower pace so that I could really have enjoyed reading all about the revolution, and the roles that people played. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed every moment of reading Moirai, and the ending was pretty epic.
Well, the actual ENDING ending left me speechless. I NEED Isaura in my life right now, and I cannot believe I have to wait to read it. At least December will come around before I know it, and then I can read all about the ending of this awesome story (I think this is a trilogy, correct me if it is otherwise).
If you haven’t read Aberrant, please do. And then you’ll be scouring the interwebs to find a copy of Moirai, trust me. And you won’t be disappointed, either.
© 2013, Chiara @ Books For A Delicate Eternity. All rights reserved.
Okay, so Ruth never said that, but she may as well have by writing this awesome story.
From the moment you start Moirai (which I ALWAYS manage to spell with two ‘r’s in there somewhere), there is constant action. Not always of the fighting the bad guys nature, but action nonetheless. Ruth is seriously amazing at keeping you interested and invested in the lives of her characters.
I always love the first book in the series more than all the others. I love being introduced to the characters, and their story. It’s just one of those things. Granted this, Moirai is an epic second instalment in the Aberrant series, and I am thoroughly pleased with it.
Olivia is still the same kick-ass, strong willed, and all ‘round awesome girl that she was in Aberrant. And I still love her to pieces. I think she definitely grows as a character in Moirai; there wasn’t an option for her not to. Thrown amongst a revolution, a romance, and a pretty much being the most valued human in Cabal doesn’t leave much room for not stepping up to meet expectations. Which I think she does fantastically. She doesn’t shy away from the fact that practically the whole existence (natural, anyway) of the human race rests on her shoulders, but she doesn’t feel exactly comfortable with the weight it puts on her shoulders. And she’s got superpowers, as well. Superpowers, Chiara? I can’t be reading that right. You ARE reading that right. And you’ll just have to read the book to find out what kind of super epic human that Olivia really is.
Olivia and Joshua’s relationship in this book was again one of my favourite aspects. There was a moment when I started to doubt things, and my heart started breaking, but there was no need to worry. On this note, I think I need to express how EXTREMELY happy I am that there isn’t a love triangle in this series. I am tired of reading a MC’s thoughts and feelings about two love interests. In Aberrant and Moirai, Olivia and Josh are it. They know they love each other, and that’s enough. There’s no second guessing, no distrust. Sigh. This relationship is one of my favourites, definitely.
In the last few chapters or so, everything went down fairly quickly, and I kind of struggled with where things were happening, and what exactly was going down. I got the gist of it, but I would have liked a bit of a slower pace so that I could really have enjoyed reading all about the revolution, and the roles that people played. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed every moment of reading Moirai, and the ending was pretty epic.
Well, the actual ENDING ending left me speechless. I NEED Isaura in my life right now, and I cannot believe I have to wait to read it. At least December will come around before I know it, and then I can read all about the ending of this awesome story (I think this is a trilogy, correct me if it is otherwise).
If you haven’t read Aberrant, please do. And then you’ll be scouring the interwebs to find a copy of Moirai, trust me. And you won’t be disappointed, either.
© 2013, Chiara @ Books For A Delicate Eternity. All rights reserved.
November 8, 2013
Olivia has been on the run from the government of Cabal since the marriage ceremony. Finally settling in and finding herself a place to call home, in Shadow, Olivia and Joshua are preparing for the uprising that they and the rebel alliance have been planning for months.
With new abilities and special talents, from Mindonsiphan, Olivia learns that she can do more than most ordinary eighteen year olds. Learning both to hide and perfect her skills will be one of the biggest challenges she'll be forced to face.
A constant rollercoaster of emotion and adventure await Olivia and Joshua, as they embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis.
Moirai picks up a few months later after the ending of Aberrant. Olivia and Josh are training hard to prepare for their roles in Shadow's plan to take down Cabal's government. While the actual plan occurs towards the last quarter of the book, majorly it deals with the political events of the rebel alliance and focuses on the fertility problems.
Being a dystopian, you learn to be wary of any authority and I was holding my breath on every page going 'the other shoe is going to drop'. Moirai, though not as well as Aberrant, does have good pacing, high stakes and a dynamic plot. Where Aberrant had them fighting for their lives, in Moirai Olivia and Josh are now somewhat in a position of power. They are able to make a difference and it was great to see them take up their roles. There is no whining, angst and god forbid, love triangles. It sticks well enough to the dystopian genre and provides plenty of backstory for the world-building. It however differs well enough in the subject matter dealt - most dystopic stories paint a bleak, survival-oriented world but here in the Aberrant universe, it places more emphasis on the political aspects of it. A controlling government, which makes it's people rely on them and over what - kids? The concept confounded me in the beginning but as I got in deeper, I realized the impact such a small thing (compared to, you know, basic necessities) could have on the population at large.
About the writing, well, I felt this book did not do justice to Aberrant. It seemed sloppy at times and the dialogues did not flow well with the story, seemingly stilted and forced. The situation between Olivia and Josh and whether or not they want to go further seemed a bit like a check mark on a list, and like before, Josh just seemed kind of okay. As for the ending, it was better this time around, with the pacing matched to the book and a well-timed cliffhanger. I was thinking the story was ending and bang, plot for the sequel. I must admit, if it had ended as I thought it would, I would have been disappointed.
Lastly, I felt the title went so well with this book. I don't say this often - but the moment when you realize why the book has been named so is so important and totally gives me goosebumps. It foreshadows the event at the ending too, and if this is the trend I am really interested what the title of the next book, Isaura, really means since there is a little hint in the book.
Received a copy from Lazy Day Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
With new abilities and special talents, from Mindonsiphan, Olivia learns that she can do more than most ordinary eighteen year olds. Learning both to hide and perfect her skills will be one of the biggest challenges she'll be forced to face.
A constant rollercoaster of emotion and adventure await Olivia and Joshua, as they embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis.
Moirai picks up a few months later after the ending of Aberrant. Olivia and Josh are training hard to prepare for their roles in Shadow's plan to take down Cabal's government. While the actual plan occurs towards the last quarter of the book, majorly it deals with the political events of the rebel alliance and focuses on the fertility problems.
Being a dystopian, you learn to be wary of any authority and I was holding my breath on every page going 'the other shoe is going to drop'. Moirai, though not as well as Aberrant, does have good pacing, high stakes and a dynamic plot. Where Aberrant had them fighting for their lives, in Moirai Olivia and Josh are now somewhat in a position of power. They are able to make a difference and it was great to see them take up their roles. There is no whining, angst and god forbid, love triangles. It sticks well enough to the dystopian genre and provides plenty of backstory for the world-building. It however differs well enough in the subject matter dealt - most dystopic stories paint a bleak, survival-oriented world but here in the Aberrant universe, it places more emphasis on the political aspects of it. A controlling government, which makes it's people rely on them and over what - kids? The concept confounded me in the beginning but as I got in deeper, I realized the impact such a small thing (compared to, you know, basic necessities) could have on the population at large.
About the writing, well, I felt this book did not do justice to Aberrant. It seemed sloppy at times and the dialogues did not flow well with the story, seemingly stilted and forced. The situation between Olivia and Josh and whether or not they want to go further seemed a bit like a check mark on a list, and like before, Josh just seemed kind of okay. As for the ending, it was better this time around, with the pacing matched to the book and a well-timed cliffhanger. I was thinking the story was ending and bang, plot for the sequel. I must admit, if it had ended as I thought it would, I would have been disappointed.
Lastly, I felt the title went so well with this book. I don't say this often - but the moment when you realize why the book has been named so is so important and totally gives me goosebumps. It foreshadows the event at the ending too, and if this is the trend I am really interested what the title of the next book, Isaura, really means since there is a little hint in the book.
Received a copy from Lazy Day Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
October 16, 2013
I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.
Olivia and Joshua live in a world where babies are created in a lab. But you know what Olivia is very special because she was not created in a lab she was conceived. When the government of Cabal in the town Genesis where they live find out the truth of Olivia's birth they have to go on the run. In their world being conceived and not created in their little labs is illegal. Olivia and Joshua leave their home town and end up in the town of Shadow.
In the town of Shadow Olivia and Joshua learn how to fight and to defend their selves in battle. They are in training so that they can fight for everyone's right to have a child of their own and to live their lives the way they want and not the way someone else tells them too. They are fighting for any couple who has more than one child that they can keep that child and not have to give it to another couple.
Moirai is written in a way that you can just picture all the little towns in your mind, the way that they are laid out and where each and every building is. The vehicles are all described so well that you can just see them running up and down the streets. The world in Moirai is written so you actually believe that it is real or it could be real.
Joshua and Olivia are two very smart and mature people for their age. Olivia just may be the only woman left in the world that can have a child on her own and not one that is not made in a lab. But they both know that this is not the time for them to be having any babies of their own. They could have a child just to say hey look at me I can have a child and you can't. But they are not like that. They are not the type of people to hurt someone or boast about anything. They are two humble people who care a great deal about other people and their feelings.
While Olivia is not ready to have a child of her own she still takes in a child; a little girl Adelaide that she finds in another town, a town that was attacked. Adelaide is a very sweet and loving little girl who takes to Olivia right away. Olivia may not have had a child of her own and never had any brothers or sisters to help take care of. Olivia had no idea how to take care of a child. She probably never was around any babies much less a small child and she still knew what to do. Yeah her motherly instinct just kicked right in. Adelaide wiggled her way right into Olivia's heart.
If you like to read dystopian books then the Aberrant series is one set of books you don't want to pass up. I loved reading the first book in the series Aberrant and I loved the second book Moirai even more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series Isaura. I want to know more about Olivia and Joshua and their lives together. Will they ever have a child of their own? What kind of event would that be for Olivia and Joshua? What would it be like for everyone else? If they had a child it would give everyone else hope.
Olivia and Joshua live in a world where babies are created in a lab. But you know what Olivia is very special because she was not created in a lab she was conceived. When the government of Cabal in the town Genesis where they live find out the truth of Olivia's birth they have to go on the run. In their world being conceived and not created in their little labs is illegal. Olivia and Joshua leave their home town and end up in the town of Shadow.
In the town of Shadow Olivia and Joshua learn how to fight and to defend their selves in battle. They are in training so that they can fight for everyone's right to have a child of their own and to live their lives the way they want and not the way someone else tells them too. They are fighting for any couple who has more than one child that they can keep that child and not have to give it to another couple.
Moirai is written in a way that you can just picture all the little towns in your mind, the way that they are laid out and where each and every building is. The vehicles are all described so well that you can just see them running up and down the streets. The world in Moirai is written so you actually believe that it is real or it could be real.
Joshua and Olivia are two very smart and mature people for their age. Olivia just may be the only woman left in the world that can have a child on her own and not one that is not made in a lab. But they both know that this is not the time for them to be having any babies of their own. They could have a child just to say hey look at me I can have a child and you can't. But they are not like that. They are not the type of people to hurt someone or boast about anything. They are two humble people who care a great deal about other people and their feelings.
While Olivia is not ready to have a child of her own she still takes in a child; a little girl Adelaide that she finds in another town, a town that was attacked. Adelaide is a very sweet and loving little girl who takes to Olivia right away. Olivia may not have had a child of her own and never had any brothers or sisters to help take care of. Olivia had no idea how to take care of a child. She probably never was around any babies much less a small child and she still knew what to do. Yeah her motherly instinct just kicked right in. Adelaide wiggled her way right into Olivia's heart.
If you like to read dystopian books then the Aberrant series is one set of books you don't want to pass up. I loved reading the first book in the series Aberrant and I loved the second book Moirai even more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series Isaura. I want to know more about Olivia and Joshua and their lives together. Will they ever have a child of their own? What kind of event would that be for Olivia and Joshua? What would it be like for everyone else? If they had a child it would give everyone else hope.
October 9, 2013
I will share a little about both books & the series as a whole with a focus on Moirai. May contain book 1, Aberrant, spoilerish things but my goal is to always be as spoiler-free as possible.
This review was originally posted on my Blog on 10/9/13: http://bookcrush.in/reviews/blog-tour...
First off let me say that I am a huge dystopian fan and the Aberrant series doesn’t disappoint. It is a quick but thoughtful dystopian read. The plot, action and character development was very well done. I really felt for the main characters, Olivia & Joshua, through the ups and downs of their journey (inwardly and outwardly). The supporting characters also grow in book 2 that makes you really start to appreciate what it’s like in the world of Cabal.
The world building in Aberrant series is highly believable. It resonates with me, it feels completely plausible and the more that is revealed the more I want to know. The simple way of living in some towns contrasted to the lavish lifestyle in others. The hidden rebellion, the placating to the government, the traitors – whomever do you trust? All fascinating. The science is very gripping as well, and in Moirai we finally get to learn a little tiny bit more about the infertility problem (shush – it’s not a spoiler if you read the book blurbs).
One of the things I had a big problem with in Aberrant was Olivia. I personally couldn’t connect with her. Her inner voice got on my last nerve…in Moirai she is so much more mature and has less to hide as she becomes more settled into a society that is accepting her. However, I loved every single minute of Joshua. I wish I had more of Joshua’s story to read. He was warm, constantly supportive and made me have hope for the human race in Cabal. He is the heart, while Olivia is the conscious and together they make a beautiful pair. Throughout both books they continue to grow as a couple and it feels right and natural, even when there are bumps in that road that would totally tear others apart. Their relationship has complications but they both have such a deep passion that it feels like nothing will shake them.
This is a series that will speak to a lot of people, for me there wasn’t the strongest connection with the protagonist, but I have no doubt the series will meet with an excited audience! I will say that book 2, Moirai, definitely rescued the series for me as it was the much stronger of the 2 books. I will also be reading without a doubt book 3, Isaura, since Ruth Silver wrote one hell of a cliffhanger! This series has suspense, intrigue, action and the one thing that drives us all…the need for love.
This review was originally posted on my Blog on 10/9/13: http://bookcrush.in/reviews/blog-tour...
First off let me say that I am a huge dystopian fan and the Aberrant series doesn’t disappoint. It is a quick but thoughtful dystopian read. The plot, action and character development was very well done. I really felt for the main characters, Olivia & Joshua, through the ups and downs of their journey (inwardly and outwardly). The supporting characters also grow in book 2 that makes you really start to appreciate what it’s like in the world of Cabal.
The world building in Aberrant series is highly believable. It resonates with me, it feels completely plausible and the more that is revealed the more I want to know. The simple way of living in some towns contrasted to the lavish lifestyle in others. The hidden rebellion, the placating to the government, the traitors – whomever do you trust? All fascinating. The science is very gripping as well, and in Moirai we finally get to learn a little tiny bit more about the infertility problem (shush – it’s not a spoiler if you read the book blurbs).
One of the things I had a big problem with in Aberrant was Olivia. I personally couldn’t connect with her. Her inner voice got on my last nerve…in Moirai she is so much more mature and has less to hide as she becomes more settled into a society that is accepting her. However, I loved every single minute of Joshua. I wish I had more of Joshua’s story to read. He was warm, constantly supportive and made me have hope for the human race in Cabal. He is the heart, while Olivia is the conscious and together they make a beautiful pair. Throughout both books they continue to grow as a couple and it feels right and natural, even when there are bumps in that road that would totally tear others apart. Their relationship has complications but they both have such a deep passion that it feels like nothing will shake them.
This is a series that will speak to a lot of people, for me there wasn’t the strongest connection with the protagonist, but I have no doubt the series will meet with an excited audience! I will say that book 2, Moirai, definitely rescued the series for me as it was the much stronger of the 2 books. I will also be reading without a doubt book 3, Isaura, since Ruth Silver wrote one hell of a cliffhanger! This series has suspense, intrigue, action and the one thing that drives us all…the need for love.
October 8, 2013
I liked Moirai, but not as much as Aberrant. I love the Dystopian picture that Silver depicts, and the slight science-fiction aspect that the Mindonsiphan gives the characters. I love the paperback covers A LOT, and I think Silver is a great writer. The thing I guess, is that I wasn't on the edge of my seat until the later part of the book. I was hoping for more progress with the relationship between Josh and Olive, a few answers to the mystery questions; instead there's a few missions, a little of this and a little of that.
The story really picks up for me when Olive along with others go to Torv. There Olive discovers some secrets are best kept.. but she also finds out a bit more about her powers that come from the Mindonsiphan. From there, Olive has to crash into the city that she used to live in. Here's my reaction to the last 35% of the book:
I will say that there's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the book, making me sit in angst until the next book comes out.. BUT for me, I thought the book had a good resolution, and eluded to some ish to come. As I said with Aberrant, I wish there were a bit more romance in this series. I think the subject matter (getting pregnant, or lack thereof) is a bit older than YA, yet it maintains a PG rating. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with that, I'd just like a bit more steam, personally.
Anyway, it's a good read and good for a middle book. I will most definitely be reading the next installment, but until then will be waiting impatiently!
The story really picks up for me when Olive along with others go to Torv. There Olive discovers some secrets are best kept.. but she also finds out a bit more about her powers that come from the Mindonsiphan. From there, Olive has to crash into the city that she used to live in. Here's my reaction to the last 35% of the book:
I will say that there's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the book, making me sit in angst until the next book comes out.. BUT for me, I thought the book had a good resolution, and eluded to some ish to come. As I said with Aberrant, I wish there were a bit more romance in this series. I think the subject matter (getting pregnant, or lack thereof) is a bit older than YA, yet it maintains a PG rating. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with that, I'd just like a bit more steam, personally.
Anyway, it's a good read and good for a middle book. I will most definitely be reading the next installment, but until then will be waiting impatiently!
November 11, 2013
My Review:
Cover - The updated paperback cover is gorgeous. I adore the colors used and love the new type font. The eBook cover looks nice too. It will probably appeal to a more general audience. 5 stars
Plot - lots of action, more depth with the characters, and plenty of twists and turns. the ending left me speechless and in need of the final book in the trilogy. I would have liked to have scene more of Joshua in some of the scenes. For example he's got some new talents. I know it can't happen with the first person point of view but that's my only wish that we'd have gotten 4 stars
Characters - I loved Olivia even more in Moirai. with the addition of Adelade we get to see a knew side of Olivia which is nice. She grows from Book one. 5 stars.
SOMEWHAT SPOILERS BELOW.......
Originality - yes! yes! yes! So where the first book Aberrant had many similarities to other dystopia books, Moirai was it's own independent feature. Could you read it on its own? Yes. You might need a little help for the world building, since a bit is known from book one. But I think its doable. 5 Stars
Overall a total of stars to Moirai. Great writing, smooth and easy to understand. It was original, had good characters and a decent plot. If I had to recommend an age group, maybe 12 or 13 and up. There was mild violence but nothing overly graphic.
October 29, 2013
I am so glad Book #3 comes out in December.I don't think I could wait much longer after that ending.It is a shocking ending that will have you begging for Book #3.I don't know how long I sat there gaping at it.But I'm getting ahead of myself,I need to start at the beginning not the end.
So Olivia and Joshua are in now living in Shadow training for the uprising.A plan is in motion to gather more rebel allies from other rebel towns.Olivia and Joshua are itching for a chance to leave town and craving a little adventure.They get adventure alright,when they are allowed to go to the rebel town of Torv.There are plenty of unexpected surprises and secrets that surface while they are there.But Torv is just a detour before thye engage in the uprising.Both are in dangerous positions far from each other.If they do their jobs right they will meet up after the rebels storm Genesis.Can they survive the uprising and be reunited? Can they finally live in peace?Or will the consequences of the uprising bring obstacles they are not prepared for?
Joshua is a little overbearing in wanting to keep Olivia safe.But he soon realizes she can take care of herself.Olivia is not a damsel in distress,she is a kick~butt heroine.But they are much stronger when they are together.
So Olivia and Joshua are in now living in Shadow training for the uprising.A plan is in motion to gather more rebel allies from other rebel towns.Olivia and Joshua are itching for a chance to leave town and craving a little adventure.They get adventure alright,when they are allowed to go to the rebel town of Torv.There are plenty of unexpected surprises and secrets that surface while they are there.But Torv is just a detour before thye engage in the uprising.Both are in dangerous positions far from each other.If they do their jobs right they will meet up after the rebels storm Genesis.Can they survive the uprising and be reunited? Can they finally live in peace?Or will the consequences of the uprising bring obstacles they are not prepared for?
Joshua is a little overbearing in wanting to keep Olivia safe.But he soon realizes she can take care of herself.Olivia is not a damsel in distress,she is a kick~butt heroine.But they are much stronger when they are together.
August 11, 2014
Moirai is a second book that is not to be missed! I can say that I enjoyed it a little bit more than the first book because of the way it had me on the edge of the seat. Moirai is action packed from the first page to the last, ending with a very emotional and upsetting cliffhanger. This goes without saying but I need Isaura now! Is it December yet?
Joshua and Olivia's characters really develop during the second book. Their understanding of one another deepens while continuing to make decisions for the greater good. I have been rooting for them since the beginning and I really enjoyed seeing them grow in this book. I also really liked the way that the romance between them did not overshadow the plot, I am all for romance but action will keep me reading past my bedtime!
The world building was very consistent between the two books and the story was taken in some very unexpected directions. My only negative about the story was that time moved extremely fast when Olive is back in Genesis. I would have liked to know more about the time she spent their before the fighting began.
Overall, I would recommend this book to any dystopian lovers or anyone that loves YA! I read both books in one sitting and simply can't wait for #3!!!!!!!
Joshua and Olivia's characters really develop during the second book. Their understanding of one another deepens while continuing to make decisions for the greater good. I have been rooting for them since the beginning and I really enjoyed seeing them grow in this book. I also really liked the way that the romance between them did not overshadow the plot, I am all for romance but action will keep me reading past my bedtime!
The world building was very consistent between the two books and the story was taken in some very unexpected directions. My only negative about the story was that time moved extremely fast when Olive is back in Genesis. I would have liked to know more about the time she spent their before the fighting began.
Overall, I would recommend this book to any dystopian lovers or anyone that loves YA! I read both books in one sitting and simply can't wait for #3!!!!!!!
October 18, 2013
I'm actually giving this 4 1/2 stars.
I have a weak spot for dystopian, so I'm always glad to get my hands on series like the ABBERANT one. MOIRAI (Book#2) meets up with Olivia as she's regained a partly comfortable life, but not for long. The attempts to avoid a druid invasion immediately put her in danger. Once the action starts, it doesn't stop.
Olivia seems more mature in this book, a development I really enjoyed seeing. She's determined to do her part to 'save her world', but also battles with what that would mean for her new-developing family. This inner-fight, although not blatant, gave her character a nice touch.
MOIRAI introduces a few new twists and turns, one which surprised me but was extremely well done (I won't say what for the risk of giving something away). Even elements that were already used in book #1 (unknown towns, out-laws, etc.) didn't appear regurgitated, but held new complications which kept the plot fresh. There was no guessing what would happen next.
I have a weak spot for dystopian, so I'm always glad to get my hands on series like the ABBERANT one. MOIRAI (Book#2) meets up with Olivia as she's regained a partly comfortable life, but not for long. The attempts to avoid a druid invasion immediately put her in danger. Once the action starts, it doesn't stop.
Olivia seems more mature in this book, a development I really enjoyed seeing. She's determined to do her part to 'save her world', but also battles with what that would mean for her new-developing family. This inner-fight, although not blatant, gave her character a nice touch.
MOIRAI introduces a few new twists and turns, one which surprised me but was extremely well done (I won't say what for the risk of giving something away). Even elements that were already used in book #1 (unknown towns, out-laws, etc.) didn't appear regurgitated, but held new complications which kept the plot fresh. There was no guessing what would happen next.
October 31, 2013
Moirai did not skip a beat it picks up right where Aberrant leaves off and what a start it is. As Olivia and Joshua uncover more truths about their lives and their home it leads to them running from the government trying to find a safe place to hide. As the story starts unfolding deaper you learn that Olivia isn't like everyone else and has to decide ti stand and fight for what is right or let the government find her and use her as a lab rat to discover her differences. Olivia and Joshua are in for the fight of and for their lives as the uprising begins. They both discover what is really worth fighting for and what is just more of the government trying to enforce more lies than truths on the people they care most about. I was totally blown away by this the second book in the Aberrant series and am so looking forward to the third in hopes to find how it all comes out in the end. Ruth Silver has spun an amazing series that leaves me yearning to know how it all will cast it's web for Olivia and Joshua.
October 18, 2013
Moirai continues the story of Olivia Parker and Joshua Warren. The fugitive couple who escaped from Genesis, a breeding town.
This book doesn’t open with as much emotion as Aberrant did, however there are some events throughout the book which really catch your breath. Both books are from Olivia’s perspective and I think Ruth has done really well to bring across all of Olivia’s thoughts and feelings so clearly.
What I really like about Ruth’s writing is that all of her characters, no matter how small, are developed. Everyone has a story and at no point in the book does it feel like anything strained. Every event and situation feels like you’re right in the middle of the action and the imagery is excellent. Moirai is one of those books that makes you forget the time, miss bus stops and will keep you saying “just one more page”.
This is the book where all of the events from Aberrant come together, you’ll need to read it to find out what happens!
This book doesn’t open with as much emotion as Aberrant did, however there are some events throughout the book which really catch your breath. Both books are from Olivia’s perspective and I think Ruth has done really well to bring across all of Olivia’s thoughts and feelings so clearly.
What I really like about Ruth’s writing is that all of her characters, no matter how small, are developed. Everyone has a story and at no point in the book does it feel like anything strained. Every event and situation feels like you’re right in the middle of the action and the imagery is excellent. Moirai is one of those books that makes you forget the time, miss bus stops and will keep you saying “just one more page”.
This is the book where all of the events from Aberrant come together, you’ll need to read it to find out what happens!
January 11, 2015
I liked the first book but I LOVED this book. Josh and Olivia's journey continues in this amazing sequel. There were twists and turns all through the book and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. Once I started I didn't want to put it down but I did when I had to. It started out slow but after three or four chapters it picked up big time.
This is unlike any Dystopian book series I have ever read. I was not thrilled with how it ended but it has left me wanting more. I can't wait to see what happens in Josh and Olivia's journey next. I have so many questions with the way this book ended and wish I didn't have to wait to find out the answers to those questions. I also wish I could say more about this book but everything I want to say would spoil the whole book! So congrats Ruth on another great book!
This is unlike any Dystopian book series I have ever read. I was not thrilled with how it ended but it has left me wanting more. I can't wait to see what happens in Josh and Olivia's journey next. I have so many questions with the way this book ended and wish I didn't have to wait to find out the answers to those questions. I also wish I could say more about this book but everything I want to say would spoil the whole book! So congrats Ruth on another great book!
October 25, 2013
Overall--I loved the 2nd book, and cant wait for the 3rd!! This book was just as good as the first one. I really enjoyed reading this one, and couldnt put it down! I was totally inspired by the plot, while it was focused on these two goals it had so many other elements and sub plots within and none of them got lost in translation it was executed very well. I loved seeing Olivia get more amped up and determined throughout the book, really coming into her own even more and feeling as if she were her own person. I was VERY upset that the ending was a semi cliff hanger...but hey now Im DYING to read the third book!!!
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October 2, 2013
Moirai is the second installment of Ruth Silver's Aberrant series. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis:
Olivia has been on the run from the government of Cabal since the marriage ceremony. Finally settling in and finding herself a place to call home in Shadow, Olivia and Joshua prepare for the uprising that they and the rebel alliance have been planning for months.
Silver is able to create a magical and unique dystopian world, rich with believable characters with deepness that makes you really care about them and want for them to succeed in their mission. I hadn't read the first of the series yet, but as soon as I read the last few words of Moirai I was ready to run out and get the first book. I cannot wait for the third installment.
Synopsis:
Olivia has been on the run from the government of Cabal since the marriage ceremony. Finally settling in and finding herself a place to call home in Shadow, Olivia and Joshua prepare for the uprising that they and the rebel alliance have been planning for months.
Silver is able to create a magical and unique dystopian world, rich with believable characters with deepness that makes you really care about them and want for them to succeed in their mission. I hadn't read the first of the series yet, but as soon as I read the last few words of Moirai I was ready to run out and get the first book. I cannot wait for the third installment.
November 11, 2013
Can we say killer ending? Okay. Honestly, I hope not killer. I cringe at such a thought. Seriously though, excellent book. Aberrant was fabulous with the action being non-stop. Moirai had just enough action, and a perfect mixture of characterization added in. What do I mean by this? We get to see Olivia grow. We learn a little more about Cate. Do I dare call her Olivia's nemesis? I loved that she returned to Genesis and what happens there blew my mind. There is so much I loved about Moirai and I usually worry sequels aren't as good as their predecessor. This book blew me away.
June 30, 2018
Olivia and Joshua have made it. They've been a part of Shadow now for 7-8 months. They've been working hard, training hard and preparing for the upcoming war against the government. Life in Shadow has been an adjustment, but at least there they have not put the demand on Olivia to have a child. Danger is threatening, and from more than just one enemy. The government is searching for Olivia. They are destroying towns and hunting for signs of life so that they can go in and hunt for her. The militia in Shadow is preparing for the fight. A lot is riding on Olivia being prepared for the fight and their success.
Secrets Forbidden by Ruth Silver is book two in her Aberrant series. I like that this book picks up where the first book left off. This book seems to flow better and have more going for it. There are more drama, action, and danger. Olivia has been training with the others and is strengthening her skills and the unique abilities that were gifted to her through the procedure instituted by Shadow. I appreciate that the author has the story branch out to other cities as well. We don't just focus on Shadow or even Genesis, where she later returns. There a myriad of emotional moments in this story as well. I feel that the author got into the swing of the storyline and is able to do more with it. I was more engaged in this story than the first one, and I feel that it is able to better fit the dystopian theme that the author is striving for. The overall dynamics are better between the characters as well.
While I enjoyed this book more there are still things that I didn't like. Olivia, for me, acts like a brat way too much. One would honestly think, from her attitude half the time, that she was raised in privilege instead of by a single mother who was not high up on the food chain in Genesis. I don't get where her spoiled and selfish mentality comes from. Most of the time when she doesn't get her way, her getting to go on a mission or Joshua being able to come with her, she gets angry and acts like they can't ever be separated. They each have their part to play in the war that's coming. One would think that she would understand that. I feel that there are some scenes and situations that are downplayed as well. We don't get a lot when she and Cate go to the destroyed town.
I was expecting more description of what they found there. When they bring back the young girl, Olivia is too wishy-washy. When it is brought up having a lottery as to who will get her, Olivia shoots it down immediately. Second suggestion, finding someone/a couple to take care of the child. Olivia once again shoots it down. But then when it's suggested she take care of the child she waffles. Why?! If you're going to be shooting everything else down, don't be surprised when you're the final option. But then at the same time, she is still wanting to say she's "too young to be a mother." My thing is this...which is it? Because things only progress in that vein from there. I also got tired of her, Olivia, wanting to say she's "barely 18." She was 18 when she went through the marriage ceremony in Genesis. She's been at Shadow for 7-8 months, and probably on the run longer. I think it's safe to say that she's no longer "barely 18." Time to let go of that.
This book is better than the first in that it has more going on. There are some twists and surprises, but once again we are left with questions unanswered. I don't like that the author expects us to just assume or guess what happened to certain characters. Joshua's mother, Rebecca, is mentioned, but we honestly don't know what happened to her. I'm curious as to what happened to Hazel? She has a few scenes and then she basically disappears after a certain situation transpires. I don't like guessing or making assumptions about characters when the author could easily just tell us so that we know. This story has a lot of potentials, but I feel that it still falls short. It can be a truly fantastic series with some proper fleshing out in spots and give the reader more to go with.
I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. I want the author to meet the potential this series has. Right now, I feel that it is lacking. One of my biggest issues with this book is Olivia's bratty attitude throughout. There are moments of where she checks it, but more often than not she doesn't. This is irritating to me because most of it is honestly uncalled for. I get that she's a teenager still, but quite a bit of it is honestly just too much. I'm hoping that the next book will be more and that Olivia will can the attitude and grow up already since she wants people to treat her like an adult.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Secrets Forbidden by Ruth Silver is book two in her Aberrant series. I like that this book picks up where the first book left off. This book seems to flow better and have more going for it. There are more drama, action, and danger. Olivia has been training with the others and is strengthening her skills and the unique abilities that were gifted to her through the procedure instituted by Shadow. I appreciate that the author has the story branch out to other cities as well. We don't just focus on Shadow or even Genesis, where she later returns. There a myriad of emotional moments in this story as well. I feel that the author got into the swing of the storyline and is able to do more with it. I was more engaged in this story than the first one, and I feel that it is able to better fit the dystopian theme that the author is striving for. The overall dynamics are better between the characters as well.
While I enjoyed this book more there are still things that I didn't like. Olivia, for me, acts like a brat way too much. One would honestly think, from her attitude half the time, that she was raised in privilege instead of by a single mother who was not high up on the food chain in Genesis. I don't get where her spoiled and selfish mentality comes from. Most of the time when she doesn't get her way, her getting to go on a mission or Joshua being able to come with her, she gets angry and acts like they can't ever be separated. They each have their part to play in the war that's coming. One would think that she would understand that. I feel that there are some scenes and situations that are downplayed as well. We don't get a lot when she and Cate go to the destroyed town.
I was expecting more description of what they found there. When they bring back the young girl, Olivia is too wishy-washy. When it is brought up having a lottery as to who will get her, Olivia shoots it down immediately. Second suggestion, finding someone/a couple to take care of the child. Olivia once again shoots it down. But then when it's suggested she take care of the child she waffles. Why?! If you're going to be shooting everything else down, don't be surprised when you're the final option. But then at the same time, she is still wanting to say she's "too young to be a mother." My thing is this...which is it? Because things only progress in that vein from there. I also got tired of her, Olivia, wanting to say she's "barely 18." She was 18 when she went through the marriage ceremony in Genesis. She's been at Shadow for 7-8 months, and probably on the run longer. I think it's safe to say that she's no longer "barely 18." Time to let go of that.
This book is better than the first in that it has more going on. There are some twists and surprises, but once again we are left with questions unanswered. I don't like that the author expects us to just assume or guess what happened to certain characters. Joshua's mother, Rebecca, is mentioned, but we honestly don't know what happened to her. I'm curious as to what happened to Hazel? She has a few scenes and then she basically disappears after a certain situation transpires. I don't like guessing or making assumptions about characters when the author could easily just tell us so that we know. This story has a lot of potentials, but I feel that it still falls short. It can be a truly fantastic series with some proper fleshing out in spots and give the reader more to go with.
I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. I want the author to meet the potential this series has. Right now, I feel that it is lacking. One of my biggest issues with this book is Olivia's bratty attitude throughout. There are moments of where she checks it, but more often than not she doesn't. This is irritating to me because most of it is honestly uncalled for. I get that she's a teenager still, but quite a bit of it is honestly just too much. I'm hoping that the next book will be more and that Olivia will can the attitude and grow up already since she wants people to treat her like an adult.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 11, 2018
On the cover we see Olivia and Joshua side by side looking at a smoke plume off. I loved this second volume. We are now plunged into a post-apocalyptic world with endearing characters, a well-written story that holds the road. Olivia after have escape her hometown following the wedding ceremony is stalked by the Cabal government. She's going to hide and deepen her knowledge. Eager to read more especially that a volume 4 is currently writing.
October 27, 2013
INITIAL THOUGHTS
"Took a little to get back into the book and reminding myself of what had already happened. Feel sorry for Olivia as everyone treats her as some sort of commodity just because she can become pregnant in a natural way rather than needing the scientists to impregnate her.
Hmmm not so sure she should go to Tor what if they "decide" she should stay with them?"
MY REVIEW
I received an e-arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. The cover pictured above is the E-Book cover, the paperback covers have a female, presumably Olivia on the front cover. The e-book cover above shows a scene depicted in the book when the rebel alliance attack. It's quite a dramatic cover with all the fire. I like the title and author name font styles, they have a steel industrialized quality to them.
Would it make me pick it up from a bookstore shelf? Probably, though it would be the paperback cover that would attract me really.
So Olivia and Joshua have now been trained by the people of the Shadows, in combat and have been given the Mindonsiphan. The important thing is to continue to use and exercise the new talent and special abilities you gain otherwise you risk them fading away and never being able to be regain them.
A plan is made for Elsa the shadows scientist to visit Tor along with Olivia. Whilst there the idea is that Elsa and Olivia can help the Tor nurse deliver a baby safely and keep the mother alive. Olivia ends up with a dire dilemma does she use her special abilities to help the mother survive and allow Chloe to think that the hormone injection she and Elsa have made is the thing that keeps the dying mother alive.
Olivia then has her part to play with the rebel alliance bringing down the government. In this book we see more of Olivia and Joshua's relationship and how close they are becoming. they even seem to have a little family when they take in Adelaide, a youngster that has been rescued from a nearby devastated town.
I can't really say much more without giving away things in the plot that you need to learn as you read the book for yourselves. The book ends on a brilliant cliff hanger, so much so you are saying "I can't believe that's happened!" and " Surely you can't end the book there!"
So did I enjoy the book? Yes, it was like revisiting an old friend and having a catch up. Would I recommend the book? Yes, especially after reading book one.
Would I read another book in this series? Yes, especially after how Bk#2 answered Would I read another book by this Author? I'd definitely take a look at any books by Ruth Silver.
"Took a little to get back into the book and reminding myself of what had already happened. Feel sorry for Olivia as everyone treats her as some sort of commodity just because she can become pregnant in a natural way rather than needing the scientists to impregnate her.
Hmmm not so sure she should go to Tor what if they "decide" she should stay with them?"
MY REVIEW
I received an e-arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. The cover pictured above is the E-Book cover, the paperback covers have a female, presumably Olivia on the front cover. The e-book cover above shows a scene depicted in the book when the rebel alliance attack. It's quite a dramatic cover with all the fire. I like the title and author name font styles, they have a steel industrialized quality to them.
Would it make me pick it up from a bookstore shelf? Probably, though it would be the paperback cover that would attract me really.
So Olivia and Joshua have now been trained by the people of the Shadows, in combat and have been given the Mindonsiphan. The important thing is to continue to use and exercise the new talent and special abilities you gain otherwise you risk them fading away and never being able to be regain them.
A plan is made for Elsa the shadows scientist to visit Tor along with Olivia. Whilst there the idea is that Elsa and Olivia can help the Tor nurse deliver a baby safely and keep the mother alive. Olivia ends up with a dire dilemma does she use her special abilities to help the mother survive and allow Chloe to think that the hormone injection she and Elsa have made is the thing that keeps the dying mother alive.
Olivia then has her part to play with the rebel alliance bringing down the government. In this book we see more of Olivia and Joshua's relationship and how close they are becoming. they even seem to have a little family when they take in Adelaide, a youngster that has been rescued from a nearby devastated town.
I can't really say much more without giving away things in the plot that you need to learn as you read the book for yourselves. The book ends on a brilliant cliff hanger, so much so you are saying "I can't believe that's happened!" and " Surely you can't end the book there!"
So did I enjoy the book? Yes, it was like revisiting an old friend and having a catch up. Would I recommend the book? Yes, especially after reading book one.
Would I read another book in this series? Yes, especially after how Bk#2 answered Would I read another book by this Author? I'd definitely take a look at any books by Ruth Silver.
September 29, 2013
Moirai was definitely not disappointing, but unfortunately it doesn't appeal me as much as Aberrant (the first book) do. But I still love it though.
The writing, for me, was hands down beautiful. It was written in Olivia's point of view and have I mention that I love first person's POV? I don't know if it was because the writing or what but I just can't drop this book down.
While Aberrant started of with grief then sweetness, Moirai was straight to action. The characters was definitely developing throughout the series. Olivia was still an ordinary girl who cried and everything, but with the addition of super powers and the ability to conceive a child (no other woman in this dystopian world could, without the help of scientist). In some scenes, Olivia was just a girl but when she was faced with bed soldiers and all that, she was bad-ass, I was really proud of her. And there's Joshua, a guy that never cease to make me shriek. Every damn time. He was now more powerful, super sweet, and he was smart with machines. Totally drool-worthy. There's also this new character, Adelaide, she was a little girl and one of the ones left from a city that was destroyed by the Government. Adelaide was tiny, cute, and sweet just like a kid but I don't know why since Olivia found her with a dead man (not one of the protagonist) I expect her to be a bad character. You know, the ones who looked innocent and all that but deep inside was a demon? like Esther from the film Orphan? I think it was just my psycho side of brain working. Never mind.
The plot was also really exciting. In this book, it was all about collecting rebels and destroying the Government. All was explained well but somehow I felt that sometimes it was moving too fast. Like, the time Olivia gets back to Genesis to find out about something and in about one or two chapters (it wasn't that long, per chapter) later the rebels come and destroy the antagonist. But thank God it wasn't confusing at all. The cliffhanger at the end was totally irritating though, hope they didn't hurt the-main-reason-I'm-reading-this. Looking forward for Isaura!
P.S. Thank you LazyDay Publishing for the awesome adventure!
The writing, for me, was hands down beautiful. It was written in Olivia's point of view and have I mention that I love first person's POV? I don't know if it was because the writing or what but I just can't drop this book down.
While Aberrant started of with grief then sweetness, Moirai was straight to action. The characters was definitely developing throughout the series. Olivia was still an ordinary girl who cried and everything, but with the addition of super powers and the ability to conceive a child (no other woman in this dystopian world could, without the help of scientist). In some scenes, Olivia was just a girl but when she was faced with bed soldiers and all that, she was bad-ass, I was really proud of her. And there's Joshua, a guy that never cease to make me shriek. Every damn time. He was now more powerful, super sweet, and he was smart with machines. Totally drool-worthy. There's also this new character, Adelaide, she was a little girl and one of the ones left from a city that was destroyed by the Government. Adelaide was tiny, cute, and sweet just like a kid but I don't know why since Olivia found her with a dead man (not one of the protagonist) I expect her to be a bad character. You know, the ones who looked innocent and all that but deep inside was a demon? like Esther from the film Orphan? I think it was just my psycho side of brain working. Never mind.
The plot was also really exciting. In this book, it was all about collecting rebels and destroying the Government. All was explained well but somehow I felt that sometimes it was moving too fast. Like, the time Olivia gets back to Genesis to find out about something and in about one or two chapters (it wasn't that long, per chapter) later the rebels come and destroy the antagonist. But thank God it wasn't confusing at all. The cliffhanger at the end was totally irritating though, hope they didn't hurt the-main-reason-I'm-reading-this. Looking forward for Isaura!
P.S. Thank you LazyDay Publishing for the awesome adventure!
October 6, 2013
Originally posted at The Literary Panda
(This review might contain spoilers if you haven't read the first book, Aberrant.)
Wow! Time flew so fast... Moirai's finally released!
And this time, I was intrigued by the title itself! I have to admit it was my first time to encounter the word Moirai, and I learned that it means Fate.
In Aberrant, we learned how special Olivia's existence is in the futuristic society of Cabal - she's the last woman who can conceive a child naturally.
New allies. New secrets. New revelations.
Moirai brought us new characters. At the first half of the book, I don't know who to trust. I'm not sure who is with Olivia's team, and who's against them.
There's this new character that really caught my attention from the first time I met her: Adelaide, whose existense bothered me from the time she was discovered. Well, at first I pity her. But I was confused of her actions. She's just a child and brought to Shadow when she survived the attack on Thena. She didn't even freak out. She never looked for her family or friends or whoever she knows back in Thena. It wasn't stated that she had a memory loss, so why didn't she look for her family in the first place? It's just... weird. And even the people of Shadow never noticed that, when they should. Then they found her with a dead man and they didn't even bother to interrogate her about it. Why?!
However, I love how Olivia became braver this time. She didn't consider herself special just because she is different. She knew it in herself that she can help in taking down the government. Olivia grew up in this sequel and I love it! Joshua, grew up too. He became more protective and understanding. They learned more about patience and self-control, knowing they must win the war first.
I love the series even more. This is well-written, and a fast-read dystopian novel. And to mention the change of the girl's hair in the covers! From blonde to red... it really fits the story of Olivia. I am really excited to find out what will happen next, on how Olivia and Joshua, together with the other characters will end in the third book, Isaura.
(This review might contain spoilers if you haven't read the first book, Aberrant.)
Wow! Time flew so fast... Moirai's finally released!
And this time, I was intrigued by the title itself! I have to admit it was my first time to encounter the word Moirai, and I learned that it means Fate.
In Aberrant, we learned how special Olivia's existence is in the futuristic society of Cabal - she's the last woman who can conceive a child naturally.
New allies. New secrets. New revelations.
Moirai brought us new characters. At the first half of the book, I don't know who to trust. I'm not sure who is with Olivia's team, and who's against them.
There's this new character that really caught my attention from the first time I met her: Adelaide, whose existense bothered me from the time she was discovered. Well, at first I pity her. But I was confused of her actions. She's just a child and brought to Shadow when she survived the attack on Thena. She didn't even freak out. She never looked for her family or friends or whoever she knows back in Thena. It wasn't stated that she had a memory loss, so why didn't she look for her family in the first place? It's just... weird. And even the people of Shadow never noticed that, when they should. Then they found her with a dead man and they didn't even bother to interrogate her about it. Why?!
However, I love how Olivia became braver this time. She didn't consider herself special just because she is different. She knew it in herself that she can help in taking down the government. Olivia grew up in this sequel and I love it! Joshua, grew up too. He became more protective and understanding. They learned more about patience and self-control, knowing they must win the war first.
I love the series even more. This is well-written, and a fast-read dystopian novel. And to mention the change of the girl's hair in the covers! From blonde to red... it really fits the story of Olivia. I am really excited to find out what will happen next, on how Olivia and Joshua, together with the other characters will end in the third book, Isaura.
October 28, 2013
Review copy received for blog tour
Moirai is the second book in the Aberrant trilogy. It opens a couple months after the end of the previous book. After the destruction of Haven, Olivia and Joshua have arrived at the city of Shadow. This is a "secret" city which is not present on most maps. In order to be allowed to stay, Olivia and Joshua agree to undergo intensive training in order to join the army in the war against the Cabal government. The planned uprising will bring Olivia and Joshua to the towns of Torv and later Genesis, which used to be their home.
I liked Moirai better than the previous book. It seemed to me that Aberrant was more focused on the world building, while Moirai has more substance, more action. As a result of their training, Olivia and Joshua learn that their natural abilities have been enhanced and they can do stuff that normal eighteen-year-olds wouldn't be able to - most notably, they can communicate telepatically. They also start living together. They coudl be happy, if it weren't for the necessity to start the uprising.
The book ends in a seriously evil cliffhanger that had me biting my nails and looking forward to the final book in the series, Isaura. It appears this is the name of a new character which is introduced at the end of Moirai. I'm very curious about how the series is going to end.
This series has two sets of covers, one for the paperbacks, one for the ebooks. The paperbacks have a girl in a blue dress; the ebooks feature city views. I prefer the ebook covers, because they look more original to me. A girl in a pretty dress on the cover is the standard for most paranormal romances, after all. Moreover, the covers for the paperbacks in this series all look so much alike that it would be difficult for me to tell them apart, if it were not for the title.
Moirai is the second book in the Aberrant trilogy. It opens a couple months after the end of the previous book. After the destruction of Haven, Olivia and Joshua have arrived at the city of Shadow. This is a "secret" city which is not present on most maps. In order to be allowed to stay, Olivia and Joshua agree to undergo intensive training in order to join the army in the war against the Cabal government. The planned uprising will bring Olivia and Joshua to the towns of Torv and later Genesis, which used to be their home.
I liked Moirai better than the previous book. It seemed to me that Aberrant was more focused on the world building, while Moirai has more substance, more action. As a result of their training, Olivia and Joshua learn that their natural abilities have been enhanced and they can do stuff that normal eighteen-year-olds wouldn't be able to - most notably, they can communicate telepatically. They also start living together. They coudl be happy, if it weren't for the necessity to start the uprising.
The book ends in a seriously evil cliffhanger that had me biting my nails and looking forward to the final book in the series, Isaura. It appears this is the name of a new character which is introduced at the end of Moirai. I'm very curious about how the series is going to end.
This series has two sets of covers, one for the paperbacks, one for the ebooks. The paperbacks have a girl in a blue dress; the ebooks feature city views. I prefer the ebook covers, because they look more original to me. A girl in a pretty dress on the cover is the standard for most paranormal romances, after all. Moreover, the covers for the paperbacks in this series all look so much alike that it would be difficult for me to tell them apart, if it were not for the title.
December 7, 2013
Olivia is working on her abilities and trying to be a part of the plans for the uprising. She has to becareful as it seems everyone wants a piece of her. Being a natural born female she is in great demand. Living in Shadow with Joshua she finds they both have many obstacles to face. When she goes back to Genesis she has to confront her mother and learn just how strong she is. Just when they think things will get better something happens that will send Olivia into a fight for more than her life.
Olivia and Joshua learn more about the powers they have gain in this book. While Olivia wants to just be normal she learns that may never happen. They both still love each other just as much and they have become stronger in many ways. I loved seeing different sides of Olivia. She may be young but she shows a protective and caring quality more than once. She also shows she can e a rebel and wants to make the world right again. She doesn't back down and doesn't want to be on the sidelines. I felt sorry for her a few times on how she was treated especially by someone she loves. I was also shocked a few times at all the twist the book takes as I didn't see them coming. The ending had me dying to see what would happen next as it seemed everything was going good then you get hit with a whammy. I was so glad I had the third book so I could read on. If you like a dystopian book that will keep your interest be sure to pick this one up. It is fascinating.
Olivia and Joshua learn more about the powers they have gain in this book. While Olivia wants to just be normal she learns that may never happen. They both still love each other just as much and they have become stronger in many ways. I loved seeing different sides of Olivia. She may be young but she shows a protective and caring quality more than once. She also shows she can e a rebel and wants to make the world right again. She doesn't back down and doesn't want to be on the sidelines. I felt sorry for her a few times on how she was treated especially by someone she loves. I was also shocked a few times at all the twist the book takes as I didn't see them coming. The ending had me dying to see what would happen next as it seemed everything was going good then you get hit with a whammy. I was so glad I had the third book so I could read on. If you like a dystopian book that will keep your interest be sure to pick this one up. It is fascinating.
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