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The Eden Trilogy #2
The Human
The city of New Eden is cleared, but it won’t stay that way forever. The Bane continue to advance in horrific ways that will wipe humanity from the face of the Earth. A storm is coming, one none of them could have dared imagine.
When a group of outsiders come to the city, everyone is on edge. They have too many questions and not enough answers about where they are from or what they want. Just because they are human doesn’t mean they can be trusted.
Eve made a choice–one that could have deadly repercussions. Desperate hearts bring about desperate actions. Now she must make another decision as her world continues to crumble: come to terms with who she really is, or risk her sanity. She thought she had unlocked all the secrets from her past, but there are truths still buried that leave her questioning what is real and what is not.
When a group of outsiders come to the city, everyone is on edge. They have too many questions and not enough answers about where they are from or what they want. Just because they are human doesn’t mean they can be trusted.
Eve made a choice–one that could have deadly repercussions. Desperate hearts bring about desperate actions. Now she must make another decision as her world continues to crumble: come to terms with who she really is, or risk her sanity. She thought she had unlocked all the secrets from her past, but there are truths still buried that leave her questioning what is real and what is not.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2013
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Keary Taylor
82 books2,104 followersKeary Taylor is the USA TODAY bestselling author of over twenty novels. She grew up along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where she started creating imaginary worlds and daring characters who always fell in love. She now splits her time between a tiny island in the Pacific Northwest and Utah, with her husband and their two children. She continues to have an overactive imagination that frequently keeps her up at night.
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July 1, 2013
The thing that sets The Eden Trilogy apart from all of the other too-similar books that belong in the dystopian category nowadays is that Keary Taylor has a knack for keeping you on your toes and knocking your feet out from under you. She surprised me at the end of The Bane, and she surprised me in The Human.
The reason I gave this book four stars is because I'm still very much upset about the Avian/West decision at the end of The Bane. And what's worse, the love triangle was even more infuriating in this book. I don't mind love triangles, but I can't stand it when there's too much jealousy floating around, and that blind emotion causes those involved to do such stupid, stupid things. West has always been an infuriating hot head, but even calm, collected Avian was a over-reacting, not-thinking-quite-through dumbass in this book. I wanted to hurl the book across the room each time. But then again, if it weren't for the stupid of men, I guess we wouldn't have much of a book to read.
Just when New Eden becomes a safe, Bane-free community, and Eve becomes bored and wonder what's her purpose now, we are thrown into a whole new situation. This time, it isn't the cyborg threat, but rather, a group of mysterious humans that are aren't sure you can trust.
The book was interesting because it was paced well with a good mix of action scenes and mystery-solving intrigue that made you wonder what this group is up to, how they fit into the threat, the Bane and how they are evolving, who Eve really is, and how everything will come together.
Taylor does an amazing job of telling a compelling story, but also throwing enough twists and turns in there - some that I was able to guess, but others that just made you think, "Wow, so much makes sense now!"
Thank goodness I wasn't upset with the end of this book like I was the first - although I'm still a bit bitter about Eve's decision and how it affected everything in this book, although now that I learn the truth about her past, a lot does make sense. I'm eager to find out what Taylor has planned for the conclusion of this breath-taking trilogy.
The reason I gave this book four stars is because I'm still very much upset about the Avian/West decision at the end of The Bane. And what's worse, the love triangle was even more infuriating in this book. I don't mind love triangles, but I can't stand it when there's too much jealousy floating around, and that blind emotion causes those involved to do such stupid, stupid things. West has always been an infuriating hot head, but even calm, collected Avian was a over-reacting, not-thinking-quite-through dumbass in this book. I wanted to hurl the book across the room each time. But then again, if it weren't for the stupid of men, I guess we wouldn't have much of a book to read.
Just when New Eden becomes a safe, Bane-free community, and Eve becomes bored and wonder what's her purpose now, we are thrown into a whole new situation. This time, it isn't the cyborg threat, but rather, a group of mysterious humans that are aren't sure you can trust.
The book was interesting because it was paced well with a good mix of action scenes and mystery-solving intrigue that made you wonder what this group is up to, how they fit into the threat, the Bane and how they are evolving, who Eve really is, and how everything will come together.
Taylor does an amazing job of telling a compelling story, but also throwing enough twists and turns in there - some that I was able to guess, but others that just made you think, "Wow, so much makes sense now!"
Thank goodness I wasn't upset with the end of this book like I was the first - although I'm still a bit bitter about Eve's decision and how it affected everything in this book, although now that I learn the truth about her past, a lot does make sense. I'm eager to find out what Taylor has planned for the conclusion of this breath-taking trilogy.
May 8, 2016
The Human was book 2 in The Eden Trilogy. Eve is continuing her journey protecting Eden, but the numbers after conclusion of book 1 have increased greatly. Eden has proven to be more this community of survivors than a location. Eve and her group a living in the center of Bane territory, so this book shows surviving in the middle of a war zone than avoiding it as we saw in The Bane. This new Eden location is quite advanced compared to what we had experienced, and has allowed our friends a bit more luxury than what we are used to. With this redevelopment of technology the possibility of existence is improving. Maybe at some point we can find a world where is it possible to fight the Tor Bane. Only The Human will show us that Tor Bane may not be our only enemies in this new world.
February 29, 2016
Oh god this was so good, even better than the last one. I don't know why but it's....it's just...... I can't explain it.
Quite the twist at the end, thought I kind of admit I slightly saw it coming. Though mind you, it was just because I was rushing through the first one and was confused as to wether Eve was 1 or 2. :/
But I looooved this novel. I can't believe I went through it so quickly, I was so soaked into the book that I lost track of time, fantastic.
So F I V E STARS! Yay!
Okay.
Quite the twist at the end, thought I kind of admit I slightly saw it coming. Though mind you, it was just because I was rushing through the first one and was confused as to wether Eve was 1 or 2. :/
But I looooved this novel. I can't believe I went through it so quickly, I was so soaked into the book that I lost track of time, fantastic.
So F I V E STARS! Yay!
Okay.
February 22, 2018
Actual Rating: 4.5/5
I love Eve! She is an amazing YA heroine. One of my favourites. In book 1, The Bane, she kicked so much ass. But in this one, I love her for new reasons. She is incredibly selfless. She hates the city and almost always feels like she is on the brink of a panic attack. But she stays because she knows she is the last line of defense for her friends. She cant abandon anyone. Not even West, who had hurt her so many times. She is so strong. She handles everything she has gone through so well, and all the weight on her shoulders.
But she does have help with the emotion inhibitor chip. Which I am kind of confused about. Is there actually something wrong with her emotions that causes her to not be able to handle them? Or is she simply not used to having to handle them and the chip gives her an advantage that no one else gets?
I also love the fact that Eve did not go back on her choice to be with Avian. Its too rare for love-triangles to be resolved, and to stay resolved, after the first book in a series. But I really like it. It gives the romance an interesting dynamic without dragging it down. Eve knows who she is enough to know what and who she wants, and that is not going to change. She has too much respect for herself and Avian to ever go back on her word. And it is clear how much they belong together. She loves him so much that there was no need for lingering jealousy. On Avian's part, at least. Although Avian did totally flip on West at one point, it had nothing to do with his feelings for Eve, but the fact that he put her in danger. And I think Avian's reaction was understandable. Maybe a bit too much, but after what had been done to Eve, it was at least understandable. Seeing them still together after everything makes me extremely happy. And I hope they are still together in The Eve.
My only complaint with this book was the whole conflict. It was so unnecessary. When another group of survivors shows up in LA, they want to stay with New Eden for a while to see what they can offer. They ask a lot of questions but answer none. They were obvious about it too. They refused to answer questions and were suspicious from the beginning. Why would they expect any cooperation when they gave none? They lie about where they are from for no apparent reason. And then, after a week, they kidnap Eve and West and leave. They implant a beacon to the Bane in Eve's brain and use West as leverage for her cooperation. Of course Eve doesnt know about the beacon, so when she escapes she goes back to LA, and calls all the Bane to her with a broken EM pulse. The new group of survivors wanted to force the New Eden group into using the pulse. Instead of just going to LA, being open and honest and telling them, "So we invented this beacon, and you have an EM pulse. So why dont we join up and rebuild the pulse, turn on the beacon and when the Bane come, fry them. Then set the beacon for a slightly higher radius, and fry them too, etc, etc." But no, because kidnapping and brain surgery is obviously the easier option.
Gah, these people piss me off. And as much as I wanted to give this another 5-stars as I did its predecessor, its going to have to be 4.5/5 because of them. But I love all the main characters, and I love the world of the TorBane. I cant wait to read the finale, and I hope everyone gets their HEA. Is it too much to hope that West can get an HEA too?
I love Eve! She is an amazing YA heroine. One of my favourites. In book 1, The Bane, she kicked so much ass. But in this one, I love her for new reasons. She is incredibly selfless. She hates the city and almost always feels like she is on the brink of a panic attack. But she stays because she knows she is the last line of defense for her friends. She cant abandon anyone. Not even West, who had hurt her so many times. She is so strong. She handles everything she has gone through so well, and all the weight on her shoulders.
But she does have help with the emotion inhibitor chip. Which I am kind of confused about. Is there actually something wrong with her emotions that causes her to not be able to handle them? Or is she simply not used to having to handle them and the chip gives her an advantage that no one else gets?
I also love the fact that Eve did not go back on her choice to be with Avian. Its too rare for love-triangles to be resolved, and to stay resolved, after the first book in a series. But I really like it. It gives the romance an interesting dynamic without dragging it down. Eve knows who she is enough to know what and who she wants, and that is not going to change. She has too much respect for herself and Avian to ever go back on her word. And it is clear how much they belong together. She loves him so much that there was no need for lingering jealousy. On Avian's part, at least. Although Avian did totally flip on West at one point, it had nothing to do with his feelings for Eve, but the fact that he put her in danger. And I think Avian's reaction was understandable. Maybe a bit too much, but after what had been done to Eve, it was at least understandable. Seeing them still together after everything makes me extremely happy. And I hope they are still together in The Eve.
My only complaint with this book was the whole conflict. It was so unnecessary. When another group of survivors shows up in LA, they want to stay with New Eden for a while to see what they can offer. They ask a lot of questions but answer none. They were obvious about it too. They refused to answer questions and were suspicious from the beginning. Why would they expect any cooperation when they gave none? They lie about where they are from for no apparent reason. And then, after a week, they kidnap Eve and West and leave. They implant a beacon to the Bane in Eve's brain and use West as leverage for her cooperation. Of course Eve doesnt know about the beacon, so when she escapes she goes back to LA, and calls all the Bane to her with a broken EM pulse. The new group of survivors wanted to force the New Eden group into using the pulse. Instead of just going to LA, being open and honest and telling them, "So we invented this beacon, and you have an EM pulse. So why dont we join up and rebuild the pulse, turn on the beacon and when the Bane come, fry them. Then set the beacon for a slightly higher radius, and fry them too, etc, etc." But no, because kidnapping and brain surgery is obviously the easier option.
Gah, these people piss me off. And as much as I wanted to give this another 5-stars as I did its predecessor, its going to have to be 4.5/5 because of them. But I love all the main characters, and I love the world of the TorBane. I cant wait to read the finale, and I hope everyone gets their HEA. Is it too much to hope that West can get an HEA too?
June 8, 2013
*I received an eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Honestly? I have mixed feelings about this book. Better review to come once I've sorted them out. There were things I loved and things I didn't care for throughout the story. And I didn't like it as much as The Bane.
My review:
Okay, so I think I have my feelings sorted out. As soon as I finished this book, I rated it3 stars but then I thought about everything. Let me explain why I gave it 4 stars instead.
From the very first page, this book sucked me in. I was pulled back into the post-apocalyptic world where mechanical creatures, called the Bane, are trying to wipe out the human race. And so far they've succeeded in wiping out over 99% of the world's population. The survivors of New Eden are left wondering if they are the last humans left on Earth.
The plot is fantastic, from the technology of the Bane to the world-building that Taylor creates in this uniquely thrilling post-apocalyptic series. I also love the characters, and how they all work together to keep each other alive. These survivors will never go down without a fight.
So, why did I give it 3 stars originally, you ask? Well, I hated the love triangle. I didn't like how it was played out in the first book, and I also wasn't rooting for the man Eve chose. Now that part is just my personal preference, so I counted that out of the review. But I really didn't like how, in The Human, it didn't feel ended. Because of that, it really annoyed me in the beginning. I was over the drama between Avian, Eve, and West.
That drama left me fighting to keep reading. It was taking me away from the love that I have for this story and the characters. Part of that could also be because I've had other books that have been capturing my attention, ones that have been on my TBR list for a long time. I finally put away the other books and focused on this story. And let me tell you, I'm glad I finished it.
Once the drama between those three characters started to die down (because it picked up again later, for reasons which I cannot tell you for fear I will spoil the story-line), I was on the edge of my seat reading because I didn't know what was going to happen next. It was like a rollercoaster ride, so many twists and turns and leaving you with a high level of energy and excitement.
In this second novel of Taylor's world-ending series, the readers will be left with more questions and also the hope that the survivors will defeat the Bane once and for all. With that being said, go out and read this series. It's a uniquely different concept than other post-apocalyptic books on the market right now. And it won't disappoint.
Honestly? I have mixed feelings about this book. Better review to come once I've sorted them out. There were things I loved and things I didn't care for throughout the story. And I didn't like it as much as The Bane.
My review:
Okay, so I think I have my feelings sorted out. As soon as I finished this book, I rated it
From the very first page, this book sucked me in. I was pulled back into the post-apocalyptic world where mechanical creatures, called the Bane, are trying to wipe out the human race. And so far they've succeeded in wiping out over 99% of the world's population. The survivors of New Eden are left wondering if they are the last humans left on Earth.
The plot is fantastic, from the technology of the Bane to the world-building that Taylor creates in this uniquely thrilling post-apocalyptic series. I also love the characters, and how they all work together to keep each other alive. These survivors will never go down without a fight.
So, why did I give it 3 stars originally, you ask? Well, I hated the love triangle. I didn't like how it was played out in the first book, and I also wasn't rooting for the man Eve chose. Now that part is just my personal preference, so I counted that out of the review. But I really didn't like how, in The Human, it didn't feel ended. Because of that, it really annoyed me in the beginning. I was over the drama between Avian, Eve, and West.
That drama left me fighting to keep reading. It was taking me away from the love that I have for this story and the characters. Part of that could also be because I've had other books that have been capturing my attention, ones that have been on my TBR list for a long time. I finally put away the other books and focused on this story. And let me tell you, I'm glad I finished it.
Once the drama between those three characters started to die down (because it picked up again later, for reasons which I cannot tell you for fear I will spoil the story-line), I was on the edge of my seat reading because I didn't know what was going to happen next. It was like a rollercoaster ride, so many twists and turns and leaving you with a high level of energy and excitement.
In this second novel of Taylor's world-ending series, the readers will be left with more questions and also the hope that the survivors will defeat the Bane once and for all. With that being said, go out and read this series. It's a uniquely different concept than other post-apocalyptic books on the market right now. And it won't disappoint.
June 8, 2013
I admit that i'm addicted to this kind of books and when i received an e-copy of this book i was very happy.Thank you so much!!
Eve's story from the beginning fascinated me.Not just because of what she was,but because of what really happened in the book.In the first book i learned about how people struggled to survive and how they fighted for their life everyday.In this book the need to survive,to do everything to kill the Bane was what made everything more intense.What people could do just to survive in this book was amazing and crazy.And even if there were a few things i disliked,the rest was perfect.
Each word,each chapter,a few scenes-made me want to know more .The way things turned out and how Eve managed to do the right thing every single time made me love the story even more.
Once again there were so many lies.So many desperate acts.But what really shocked me was the way Eve changed and what happened to her after she escaped after being kidnapped.
If in the first book i liked West ,now i hate him.Maybe he had his reasons to lie or to betray Eve,but my opinion about him changed forever.
The New Eden could have been the perfect place for everyone.A place where they could have been safe and well,but some things don't last forever.A sanctuary for those who wanted to live and be protected.
I loved the way Eve wanted to protect everyone,especially Avian,but at the same time i hated the fact that she always wanted to sacrifice herself.It wasn't fair for her,even if she wasn't entirely human.She was strong and perfectily capable of doing things on her own.I admire her for that.
But what i really liked ,and i hope it won't change in the next book, was the fact that people didn't treat Eve different.And she deserves that after all she did for them.
Avian-my opinion about him is the same.I love that guy and i know that that won't change.Maybe he did some bad things,but i understand why,and if it was me in his place i would have done the same.Can't blame him for loving Eve and wanting to keep her safe.
The rest was perfect.How everything happened from the beginning and the new characters(which half of them i hate).
I couldn't believe when i read about some things from Eve past.I wonder what's next?What will Eve do next now that she knows that she can do things she never imagined?
Perfect.Brilliant.Epic.
Eve's story from the beginning fascinated me.Not just because of what she was,but because of what really happened in the book.In the first book i learned about how people struggled to survive and how they fighted for their life everyday.In this book the need to survive,to do everything to kill the Bane was what made everything more intense.What people could do just to survive in this book was amazing and crazy.And even if there were a few things i disliked,the rest was perfect.
Each word,each chapter,a few scenes-made me want to know more .The way things turned out and how Eve managed to do the right thing every single time made me love the story even more.
Once again there were so many lies.So many desperate acts.But what really shocked me was the way Eve changed and what happened to her after she escaped after being kidnapped.
If in the first book i liked West ,now i hate him.Maybe he had his reasons to lie or to betray Eve,but my opinion about him changed forever.
The New Eden could have been the perfect place for everyone.A place where they could have been safe and well,but some things don't last forever.A sanctuary for those who wanted to live and be protected.
I loved the way Eve wanted to protect everyone,especially Avian,but at the same time i hated the fact that she always wanted to sacrifice herself.It wasn't fair for her,even if she wasn't entirely human.She was strong and perfectily capable of doing things on her own.I admire her for that.
But what i really liked ,and i hope it won't change in the next book, was the fact that people didn't treat Eve different.And she deserves that after all she did for them.
Avian-my opinion about him is the same.I love that guy and i know that that won't change.Maybe he did some bad things,but i understand why,and if it was me in his place i would have done the same.Can't blame him for loving Eve and wanting to keep her safe.
The rest was perfect.How everything happened from the beginning and the new characters(which half of them i hate).
I couldn't believe when i read about some things from Eve past.I wonder what's next?What will Eve do next now that she knows that she can do things she never imagined?
Perfect.Brilliant.Epic.
June 3, 2013
The Human, book 2 in the Eden Trilogy by Keary Taylor not only lives up to the bar set by book 1, The Bane, but may have surpassed it! Things seem to be improving in New Eden. Eve is undergoing treatment to help her control and feel her "more human" self, Avian is at her side, West is sort of recovering from his attack, although, he is an emotional mess and the Bane have been thwarted for now. Things are looking up for this small band of survivors in a world where over 98% of the population has been destroyed. Or, are they? A small band of travelers come to new Eden, but something is off about them, but no one can figure out what it is until its too late! Who will survive? What will happen to New Eden? Why are the Bane converging on their haven? will Eve be New Eden's savior or their doom?
Keary Taylor has created life-like characters and given them even more depth than in book 1! While still full of conflict and intense action, cringe-worthy scenes and diabolical plots, The Human brings a tender oasis of romance for Eve and Avian, as Eve learns more of her heart-wrenching past and must rely on her personal strengths to stand against a threat no one could have foreseen. West is straddling a taut line between good and evil that even he can't seem to control and new characters are introduced that help add even more dimension to this remarkable series!
If you like edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckle reads where the odds are stacked against the heroes, be prepared to love The Human and don't be embarrassed when you start shouting like you're part of the story! My sincere thanks to Keary Taylor for allowing me a chance to read and review The Human!
Expected publication: June 18th 2013
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Keary Taylor has created life-like characters and given them even more depth than in book 1! While still full of conflict and intense action, cringe-worthy scenes and diabolical plots, The Human brings a tender oasis of romance for Eve and Avian, as Eve learns more of her heart-wrenching past and must rely on her personal strengths to stand against a threat no one could have foreseen. West is straddling a taut line between good and evil that even he can't seem to control and new characters are introduced that help add even more dimension to this remarkable series!
If you like edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckle reads where the odds are stacked against the heroes, be prepared to love The Human and don't be embarrassed when you start shouting like you're part of the story! My sincere thanks to Keary Taylor for allowing me a chance to read and review The Human!
Expected publication: June 18th 2013
For more reviews check out Tome Tender's Book Blog or find us on Facebook.
January 27, 2014
Here Eve's story continues.
She's accepted that she's different. She's trying her best to become more human. Her newfound emotions are overwhelming. And on top of all that she had to deal with West's contamination and his obsession with Eve.
Eve has acknoledged her feeling for Avian for what they are: love, but she's feeling guilty towards West. But West has changed: he's bitter and angry. He's been contaminated, he went trhough decontamination with the Extractor (an excruciately painful treatment) with partial success so he has to go through decontamination every two weeks which wipes his short term memory, Eve has chosen Avian over him... He has a lot to deal with and he does it as a young adult he is: with bitterness, anger and vengeance.
Avian has to deal with lot of things too. He's afraid that Eve's new-dicovered emotions are too much for her, but he's also gealous of West and West's constant harassment.
But that's not enough: even with a new-found peace in New Eden, the Bane are not destoryed and are still a menace. On top of that there's the arriavl of a strange group to be dealt with.
In this story we have everything: new dangers, betrayal, love, madness, fighting...
Be aware that the book ends with a cliffhanger. A huge one!
She's accepted that she's different. She's trying her best to become more human. Her newfound emotions are overwhelming. And on top of all that she had to deal with West's contamination and his obsession with Eve.
Eve has acknoledged her feeling for Avian for what they are: love, but she's feeling guilty towards West. But West has changed: he's bitter and angry. He's been contaminated, he went trhough decontamination with the Extractor (an excruciately painful treatment) with partial success so he has to go through decontamination every two weeks which wipes his short term memory, Eve has chosen Avian over him... He has a lot to deal with and he does it as a young adult he is: with bitterness, anger and vengeance.
Avian has to deal with lot of things too. He's afraid that Eve's new-dicovered emotions are too much for her, but he's also gealous of West and West's constant harassment.
But that's not enough: even with a new-found peace in New Eden, the Bane are not destoryed and are still a menace. On top of that there's the arriavl of a strange group to be dealt with.
In this story we have everything: new dangers, betrayal, love, madness, fighting...
Be aware that the book ends with a cliffhanger. A huge one!
July 26, 2013
It really surprised me when I ended up liking book 1 EDEN as much as I did. I was really excited to read more about Eve and the other characters from the series.
I hate giving away spoilers so I will stick to my feelings on some things without giving away details. It was extremely sad to read what Eve was put through for some of the book. I don't know how she was strong enough to get through it but I am glad it didn't change her as a person. I loved the addition of one character in particular. They will be a great asset to Eve's allies. I was shocked at some of the information that was revealed, disgusted with characters that I thought were on Eve's side and more in love with Avian then I was in book 1. There is plenty of action, tons of twists and situations that will keep you on your toes at every turn.
The ending definitely has me wondering what is going on. I can't wait to get my hand on book 3 THE EVE.
I hate giving away spoilers so I will stick to my feelings on some things without giving away details. It was extremely sad to read what Eve was put through for some of the book. I don't know how she was strong enough to get through it but I am glad it didn't change her as a person. I loved the addition of one character in particular. They will be a great asset to Eve's allies. I was shocked at some of the information that was revealed, disgusted with characters that I thought were on Eve's side and more in love with Avian then I was in book 1. There is plenty of action, tons of twists and situations that will keep you on your toes at every turn.
The ending definitely has me wondering what is going on. I can't wait to get my hand on book 3 THE EVE.
June 5, 2013
Thanks to Keary Taylor for offering a review copy of this wonderful book to me!
I enjoyed every minute of it. I was a big fan of Eden when the book was still known by that name, and when I discovered miss Taylor was writing sequels to it I was beyond thrilled. The Human doesn't disappoint. We get to know all the characters better, we see a more playful Eve and Avian, we find out more about what happened to West, and we get to read about how New Eden is doing after the purge. I am buying the paperback as soon as that is out, and I'm eagerly waiting for the final installment. Great post-apocalyptic book!!
I enjoyed every minute of it. I was a big fan of Eden when the book was still known by that name, and when I discovered miss Taylor was writing sequels to it I was beyond thrilled. The Human doesn't disappoint. We get to know all the characters better, we see a more playful Eve and Avian, we find out more about what happened to West, and we get to read about how New Eden is doing after the purge. I am buying the paperback as soon as that is out, and I'm eagerly waiting for the final installment. Great post-apocalyptic book!!
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October 25, 2013Shit, it's out? How did I now know?
Holy shit! That cover! :O
Wait, it's coming out in eight days? :O Holy crap!
Holy shit! That cover! :O
Wait, it's coming out in eight days? :O Holy crap!
December 24, 2017
This book ends without ending. There's no way it can earn more than 3.5 out of five stars when the author shamelessly attempts to keep you reading by not stopping where the story ends.
I thought the love triangle would be over since Eve made her choice in book one. But it isn't. And that leads to all of Eve's problems in this book. ALL of them.
I've been enthralled in the post-apocalyptic world of Eden, and I've engaged with Eve as a character. She struggles with very human issues, although her largest struggle is with the fact that she is as much the thing she hates as she is a human. We learn more about her past here, but part of me is certain I know how things will end.
Although I'm miffed about the non-ending, I would still recommend this series for people who adore the dystopian genre.
I thought the love triangle would be over since Eve made her choice in book one. But it isn't. And that leads to all of Eve's problems in this book. ALL of them.
I've been enthralled in the post-apocalyptic world of Eden, and I've engaged with Eve as a character. She struggles with very human issues, although her largest struggle is with the fact that she is as much the thing she hates as she is a human. We learn more about her past here, but part of me is certain I know how things will end.
Although I'm miffed about the non-ending, I would still recommend this series for people who adore the dystopian genre.
December 10, 2017
This second book in the series is so much better than the first.
The twists and turns of the story are unexpected right up til the end and just makes you want to carry on straight to no. 3.
A lot more is happening in this book, we get to know Eve better and her role in the Bane as well as an intense love for Avian.
The twists and turns of the story are unexpected right up til the end and just makes you want to carry on straight to no. 3.
A lot more is happening in this book, we get to know Eve better and her role in the Bane as well as an intense love for Avian.
March 6, 2018
We learn about Eve's history in this sequel to The Bane. The love triangle between her, West and Avian comes to a head, which makes interesting reading. I found this to be a compelling story and look forward to reading the final installment.
November 10, 2017
Thumbs up.
December 13, 2017
Great characters
Fast paced with hidden twists. Love Eve but not sure I trust her ability to control the Bane. Looking forward to the next book.
Fast paced with hidden twists. Love Eve but not sure I trust her ability to control the Bane. Looking forward to the next book.
September 26, 2018
Truly enjoyable!
This one takes up a month or so after the last book. They're all living in new Eden. There's action, edge of your seat 'oh shits' and just excellent.
This one takes up a month or so after the last book. They're all living in new Eden. There's action, edge of your seat 'oh shits' and just excellent.
May 22, 2019
Awesome!!
June 7, 2019
i enjoyed this one about as much as the first one. i saw those plot twists coming a mile away.
February 20, 2020
Intense
This is getting more intense. I can’t believe what is going on. I feel sorry for anyone who goes up against Eve.
This is getting more intense. I can’t believe what is going on. I feel sorry for anyone who goes up against Eve.
April 22, 2020
Must read
Like I said, this is a must read! Love love love this trilogy! Keeps you up at night, can’t put down!
Like I said, this is a must read! Love love love this trilogy! Keeps you up at night, can’t put down!
January 2, 2023
Truly enjoyable!
This one takes up a month or so after the last book. They're all living in new Eden. There's action, edge of your seat 'oh shits' and just excellent.
This one takes up a month or so after the last book. They're all living in new Eden. There's action, edge of your seat 'oh shits' and just excellent.
March 15, 2017
One of the Best Post-apocalyptic Novels Yet!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS ONE OF THE BEST POST-APOCALYPTIC NOVELS WRITTEN! GOOD SERIES, GREAT NOVEL.
At the finish of the first novel in the Eden Trilogy, I thought that Keary Taylor had done a very good job with a difficult story form. She has done a better job with the second volume. I can't wait to read the next installment!
In this volume, our heroine has an opportunity to research her past, and an opportunity to grow and become a better warrior, human, woman and everything...but will she be able to understand exactly who she is? After that, can she accept WHO she is, or could become?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS ONE OF THE BEST POST-APOCALYPTIC NOVELS WRITTEN! GOOD SERIES, GREAT NOVEL.
At the finish of the first novel in the Eden Trilogy, I thought that Keary Taylor had done a very good job with a difficult story form. She has done a better job with the second volume. I can't wait to read the next installment!
In this volume, our heroine has an opportunity to research her past, and an opportunity to grow and become a better warrior, human, woman and everything...but will she be able to understand exactly who she is? After that, can she accept WHO she is, or could become?
November 23, 2017
Review on: Katy's Readings
I have been looking forward to this book since I've read The Bane. The first book was the perfect introduction to this post apocalyptic tale and it was exciting and refreshing. I had high expectations for book two: The Human and it did not let me down at all. If so, it was far better than the first.
Now, Eve and her friends have managed to clean the city of cybernetic creatures and proceeded to assemble a real community to start over. The New Eden. But just when things seem to be improving there is a broken boy wanting some answers, a group of people wanting to wreck the temporary peace and a weapon that it's ready to be triggered.
I am not going to lie, this book was much more directed towards romance than the other. It's much more endearing and it allows a development in all characters relationships. Also, it gives us and inside perspective of Eve's mind about Avian and West.
At The End of The Bane there were a lot of unfinished business like: West being in real bad state which left us wondering about his odds of surviving the infection. Though he is strong and nobody had any doubt about his surviving chances. So of course he made it but with a slight change to himself.... Oh, I suddenly do not like West! I don't know why (I Do Know But I Cannot Tell) but there is something about him that in this book does not go well with me. Either is his continuous web of lies or his stupid and reckless decisions, I don't know, but the character I used to adore is gone and turned into a messed up boy willing to put everyone in danger.
"He was broken, but he was still West. Even if he wasn't my West. Even if he couldn't remember that."
One of the characters that I saw developed the most was Avian. He's more aggressive and protective towards Eve and now that he has her heart he will protect it at any cost. But it will bring him problems and lead him to act on an impulse, which when you are in the "End of the World" in never good, Though it's sweet seeing the devotion and care he treats his relationship with Eve, it's basically the only bright thing in a world without a future. It's all about the love when you know you may not make it tomorrow! <3
“I mean it!” Avian screamed. “You touch her again and I will kill you!”
Eve is going to figure out a lot about her existence in here and there is a restlessness in her persona that wasn't there before. I feel so bad for Eve, she suffered so much in this book with learning the secrets keep from her and all the plotting against her, it was so bad.
"I was always the one who saved people. I wasn’t the one that needed saving. This wasn’t who I was."
There a new group of people that will enter the Eden. They are bad guy and I detested them soooooooo bad! It's like they are there to show us not to trust no one else but yourself, to say that humanity finally has lots it's decency. But I liked that they were smart idiots!
A lots of secrets will be revealed here and all the questions will be answered properly just to give meaning to even more questions. YAY. NO. If what the author was planning was making us suffer wondering about more secrets until The Human she managed to do it perfectly. This book is even more intriguing than the other and it made me so curious!!!
This book is exciting and fresh. You know that feeling of a a brand new book on your hands? This is what this story feels like. It's Awesome and I found myself looking at it like a kid in a candy story. I devoured it in a day, I tried to read it slowly and enjoy it but I admit that I am weak. It has all you can want and need, sweet and sour moments, action with loads of weapon and cars with amazing battles in between as well, romance with our dear main personas and a dystopian feel to it. Five stars!
* ARC copy kindly provided by the author Keary Taylor.
I have been looking forward to this book since I've read The Bane. The first book was the perfect introduction to this post apocalyptic tale and it was exciting and refreshing. I had high expectations for book two: The Human and it did not let me down at all. If so, it was far better than the first.
Now, Eve and her friends have managed to clean the city of cybernetic creatures and proceeded to assemble a real community to start over. The New Eden. But just when things seem to be improving there is a broken boy wanting some answers, a group of people wanting to wreck the temporary peace and a weapon that it's ready to be triggered.
I am not going to lie, this book was much more directed towards romance than the other. It's much more endearing and it allows a development in all characters relationships. Also, it gives us and inside perspective of Eve's mind about Avian and West.
At The End of The Bane there were a lot of unfinished business like: West being in real bad state which left us wondering about his odds of surviving the infection. Though he is strong and nobody had any doubt about his surviving chances. So of course he made it but with a slight change to himself.... Oh, I suddenly do not like West! I don't know why (I Do Know But I Cannot Tell) but there is something about him that in this book does not go well with me. Either is his continuous web of lies or his stupid and reckless decisions, I don't know, but the character I used to adore is gone and turned into a messed up boy willing to put everyone in danger.
"He was broken, but he was still West. Even if he wasn't my West. Even if he couldn't remember that."
One of the characters that I saw developed the most was Avian. He's more aggressive and protective towards Eve and now that he has her heart he will protect it at any cost. But it will bring him problems and lead him to act on an impulse, which when you are in the "End of the World" in never good, Though it's sweet seeing the devotion and care he treats his relationship with Eve, it's basically the only bright thing in a world without a future. It's all about the love when you know you may not make it tomorrow! <3
“I mean it!” Avian screamed. “You touch her again and I will kill you!”
Eve is going to figure out a lot about her existence in here and there is a restlessness in her persona that wasn't there before. I feel so bad for Eve, she suffered so much in this book with learning the secrets keep from her and all the plotting against her, it was so bad.
"I was always the one who saved people. I wasn’t the one that needed saving. This wasn’t who I was."
There a new group of people that will enter the Eden. They are bad guy and I detested them soooooooo bad! It's like they are there to show us not to trust no one else but yourself, to say that humanity finally has lots it's decency. But I liked that they were smart idiots!
A lots of secrets will be revealed here and all the questions will be answered properly just to give meaning to even more questions. YAY. NO. If what the author was planning was making us suffer wondering about more secrets until The Human she managed to do it perfectly. This book is even more intriguing than the other and it made me so curious!!!
This book is exciting and fresh. You know that feeling of a a brand new book on your hands? This is what this story feels like. It's Awesome and I found myself looking at it like a kid in a candy story. I devoured it in a day, I tried to read it slowly and enjoy it but I admit that I am weak. It has all you can want and need, sweet and sour moments, action with loads of weapon and cars with amazing battles in between as well, romance with our dear main personas and a dystopian feel to it. Five stars!
* ARC copy kindly provided by the author Keary Taylor.
June 27, 2016
4.5/5 stars
When I first saw that Keary had a form to sign up for ARC's of her second book in the Eden trilogy I jumped at the opportunity. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, The Bane, so naturally I had to see what happened next!
We jump back in where we left off- Eve and the crew are settling in at New Eden, trying to establish a life, but always being wary of the threat of the Bane (soulless human machines that are the product of the virus TorBane gone wrong) However, Eve is restless. She is not used to not being in action 24/7 and now she has to deal with the aftermath of some of her choices that she made in The Bane. There was a bit of a love triangle in the first book, but Eve has made her choice (and it is the right one in my opinion!). Still, there are several scenes where Eve is caught in the middle between them and although I did understand the one guy's behavior due to his circumstances, it still drove me a bit crazy. She made her choice! Let it alone!
The community of New Eden does get a bit of a shock when a new group of humans shows up to town. They say they heard their message looking for survivors and are seeking refuge. However, everyone is on the defensive. Eve does not trust this group at all and so the community of New Eden is having to be very cautious. It is sad that there is so much distrust in the air. The human population has been wiped out. People should be banding together to help each other, not fight against each other and sow the seeds of discord. However, there will always be varying opinions on how best to do things.
Eve is still a badass in this book. She still struggles with her emotions and finding a good balance, even though she is getting helped by a doctor in New Eden, who is connected to her past. He does treatments to help straighten out her emotional receptors, but at one point, she fears it's been too much and she really feels herself spiraling out of control. She feels suffocated, trapped, and is really a ticking time bomb waiting to go off on someone (West). I really enjoyed watching her deal with this and this is where Avian really shows how much he cares for her. Both of them are so attuned to one another- he knows when she's on the verge of a meltdown and when she's in need of a break. She is used to living freely and she feels New Eden is more a cage than a new home. Still, he is right there with her, and refuses to let her drown in all of these emotions.
Avian, however, is in love with Eve and doesn't always make the most rational decisions when it comes to her and her safety. We really see a very different side to him than we did in the first book where he was passive aggressive and almost shy. However, his overprotectiveness of Eve does cause some problems later in the book.
West, on the other hand, is as infuriating as ever. He pushes Eve's buttons and refuses to accept the hard truths. He has been through quite a lot (especially after the ending to the last book!) so we have to give him some leniency in the beginning. However, his persistence really started to drive me crazy. Not to mention, he is not exactly trustworthy. He has withheld information from Eve and has lied to her on several occasions in the past. Yet, Eve feels guilty for what has happened to him and for the choices she has made without him knowing.
We find out quite a bit more about Eve and her past in this book, which is going to be critical in the last installment of the series. Keary did a really great job of tying that in with the storyline and really making everything work out seamlessly.
We really have two major storylines in this book: We have Eve finding out more about her past and we also have the threat of the Bane growing larger and larger every day. It turns out the Bane are actually evolving, which does not bode well for the remaining human population. The odds are stacked against them, yet they are resilient and determined to fight back.
The end is not what I would call a cliffhanger, but it definitely has a 'Oh shit!' moment that leaves you ready for the next book.
Overall, the second installment of the Eden trilogy is packed with action and really leaves you breathless at the end. I could not put this one down!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*
When I first saw that Keary had a form to sign up for ARC's of her second book in the Eden trilogy I jumped at the opportunity. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, The Bane, so naturally I had to see what happened next!
We jump back in where we left off- Eve and the crew are settling in at New Eden, trying to establish a life, but always being wary of the threat of the Bane (soulless human machines that are the product of the virus TorBane gone wrong) However, Eve is restless. She is not used to not being in action 24/7 and now she has to deal with the aftermath of some of her choices that she made in The Bane. There was a bit of a love triangle in the first book, but Eve has made her choice (and it is the right one in my opinion!). Still, there are several scenes where Eve is caught in the middle between them and although I did understand the one guy's behavior due to his circumstances, it still drove me a bit crazy. She made her choice! Let it alone!
The community of New Eden does get a bit of a shock when a new group of humans shows up to town. They say they heard their message looking for survivors and are seeking refuge. However, everyone is on the defensive. Eve does not trust this group at all and so the community of New Eden is having to be very cautious. It is sad that there is so much distrust in the air. The human population has been wiped out. People should be banding together to help each other, not fight against each other and sow the seeds of discord. However, there will always be varying opinions on how best to do things.
Eve is still a badass in this book. She still struggles with her emotions and finding a good balance, even though she is getting helped by a doctor in New Eden, who is connected to her past. He does treatments to help straighten out her emotional receptors, but at one point, she fears it's been too much and she really feels herself spiraling out of control. She feels suffocated, trapped, and is really a ticking time bomb waiting to go off on someone (West). I really enjoyed watching her deal with this and this is where Avian really shows how much he cares for her. Both of them are so attuned to one another- he knows when she's on the verge of a meltdown and when she's in need of a break. She is used to living freely and she feels New Eden is more a cage than a new home. Still, he is right there with her, and refuses to let her drown in all of these emotions.
Avian, however, is in love with Eve and doesn't always make the most rational decisions when it comes to her and her safety. We really see a very different side to him than we did in the first book where he was passive aggressive and almost shy. However, his overprotectiveness of Eve does cause some problems later in the book.
West, on the other hand, is as infuriating as ever. He pushes Eve's buttons and refuses to accept the hard truths. He has been through quite a lot (especially after the ending to the last book!) so we have to give him some leniency in the beginning. However, his persistence really started to drive me crazy. Not to mention, he is not exactly trustworthy. He has withheld information from Eve and has lied to her on several occasions in the past. Yet, Eve feels guilty for what has happened to him and for the choices she has made without him knowing.
We find out quite a bit more about Eve and her past in this book, which is going to be critical in the last installment of the series. Keary did a really great job of tying that in with the storyline and really making everything work out seamlessly.
We really have two major storylines in this book: We have Eve finding out more about her past and we also have the threat of the Bane growing larger and larger every day. It turns out the Bane are actually evolving, which does not bode well for the remaining human population. The odds are stacked against them, yet they are resilient and determined to fight back.
The end is not what I would call a cliffhanger, but it definitely has a 'Oh shit!' moment that leaves you ready for the next book.
Overall, the second installment of the Eden trilogy is packed with action and really leaves you breathless at the end. I could not put this one down!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*
June 17, 2013
Before I get started with this fantastic book, you should be warned: this is BOOK TWO (2) in The Eden Trilogy. This review may unintentionally include some spoilers.
When Keary Taylor informed her past reviewers that THE HUMAN was finished and ready to be reviewed, I probably jumped up and down. I loved THE BANE. (Read my review!) That book ended perfectly, but still had the reader begging to know more. There were problems left unsolved and I, for one, needed to know their resolution. You can imagine how excited I was when I got that email saying I had a shiny--figuratively--eARC waiting in my inbox.
THE HUMAN takes place roughly 7 weeks after THE BANE ended. The Pulse has worked, the Bane are out of the city, everyone is living happily ever after, right? No, no, no, my dear friends. Nothing is ever happily ever after in a dystopian society with evil, robotic beings hell bent on infecting every living human. A new group of people come into the city and no one wants to trust them. And that's about as much as I can say. The other 3/4 of the book I can't tell you about without spoiling something. You've got to read it!
Keary Taylor has done it again! The world and characters I loved in THE BANE are back and better than ever. Eve is still struggling with the decision she made regarding her two love interests. She's becoming more human with real, raw human emotions. You can tell she's having a hard time with this, though. She can't handle everything the right way and it ends up making her depressed. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to live 90% of your life not being overly emotional, and then to now be trapped in a city you don't love, with a boring routine, and grief and guilt from not choosing the other guy. That would be an incredible amount to deal with.
Avian is a little psycho in this book. I think being cooped up in a city--is that really possible?--and knowing that Eve is still feeling grief regarding West has made him a bit insecure. At one point in the book, he completely snaps. My jaw dropped. The sweet, humble, do good Avian from book one is no more. Having to fight the Bane all these years has really taken a toll.
Without going into too much detail and not revealing what takes place in the story, I can tell you that the plot is crazy insane. One minute you think everything is going well, the next something huge has just happened. Taylor has written this book chalk full of action, suspense, and jaw-dropping revelations. Prepare yourselves for the last two chapters. I have never read two chapters that have made me scream out loud with every page I turn like THE HUMAN did to me. You thought the story was coming to a peaceful, uneventful end? Oh buddy, you're wrong. Keary throws the reader so many plot changers, in such a short amount of time, you'll find yourself rushing through to find out what happens, only to see the words "END OF BOOK TWO." Over 18 hours later and I'm still sitting here saying "Did that really just happened? Is this [event mentioned in the story] real life?! There's no way!" Best ending to a middle book in a series I've ever read.
My Goodreads status updates while reading the last two chapters:
92% finished: "bomb shell. WHOA. I can't. WHAT?!"
94% finished: "THIS CHAPTER. OMG"
100% finished: "sqdjtjwd. I am just REELING right now. That can't be the end of book 2!! After all that just happened in the last chapter?"
If you haven't read THE BANE yet, I highly, highly suggest you go read it. What started as a stand-alone book, Keary decided to make it into a trilogy, and man, am I glad. THE HUMAN's writing was fantastic, witty, gripping, and will have you devouring the book in a matter of days. THE HUMAN was much better than the first book in the series and the plot was phenomenal, never letting you rest for one second. I can't wait for THE EVE, which unfortunately, won't be out until January!
I received an ebook ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my review.
This review can be found at The Bookish Daydreamer
When Keary Taylor informed her past reviewers that THE HUMAN was finished and ready to be reviewed, I probably jumped up and down. I loved THE BANE. (Read my review!) That book ended perfectly, but still had the reader begging to know more. There were problems left unsolved and I, for one, needed to know their resolution. You can imagine how excited I was when I got that email saying I had a shiny--figuratively--eARC waiting in my inbox.
THE HUMAN takes place roughly 7 weeks after THE BANE ended. The Pulse has worked, the Bane are out of the city, everyone is living happily ever after, right? No, no, no, my dear friends. Nothing is ever happily ever after in a dystopian society with evil, robotic beings hell bent on infecting every living human. A new group of people come into the city and no one wants to trust them. And that's about as much as I can say. The other 3/4 of the book I can't tell you about without spoiling something. You've got to read it!
Keary Taylor has done it again! The world and characters I loved in THE BANE are back and better than ever. Eve is still struggling with the decision she made regarding her two love interests. She's becoming more human with real, raw human emotions. You can tell she's having a hard time with this, though. She can't handle everything the right way and it ends up making her depressed. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to live 90% of your life not being overly emotional, and then to now be trapped in a city you don't love, with a boring routine, and grief and guilt from not choosing the other guy. That would be an incredible amount to deal with.
Avian is a little psycho in this book. I think being cooped up in a city--is that really possible?--and knowing that Eve is still feeling grief regarding West has made him a bit insecure. At one point in the book, he completely snaps. My jaw dropped. The sweet, humble, do good Avian from book one is no more. Having to fight the Bane all these years has really taken a toll.
Without going into too much detail and not revealing what takes place in the story, I can tell you that the plot is crazy insane. One minute you think everything is going well, the next something huge has just happened. Taylor has written this book chalk full of action, suspense, and jaw-dropping revelations. Prepare yourselves for the last two chapters. I have never read two chapters that have made me scream out loud with every page I turn like THE HUMAN did to me. You thought the story was coming to a peaceful, uneventful end? Oh buddy, you're wrong. Keary throws the reader so many plot changers, in such a short amount of time, you'll find yourself rushing through to find out what happens, only to see the words "END OF BOOK TWO." Over 18 hours later and I'm still sitting here saying "Did that really just happened? Is this [event mentioned in the story] real life?! There's no way!" Best ending to a middle book in a series I've ever read.
My Goodreads status updates while reading the last two chapters:
92% finished: "bomb shell. WHOA. I can't. WHAT?!"
94% finished: "THIS CHAPTER. OMG"
100% finished: "sqdjtjwd. I am just REELING right now. That can't be the end of book 2!! After all that just happened in the last chapter?"
If you haven't read THE BANE yet, I highly, highly suggest you go read it. What started as a stand-alone book, Keary decided to make it into a trilogy, and man, am I glad. THE HUMAN's writing was fantastic, witty, gripping, and will have you devouring the book in a matter of days. THE HUMAN was much better than the first book in the series and the plot was phenomenal, never letting you rest for one second. I can't wait for THE EVE, which unfortunately, won't be out until January!
I received an ebook ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my review.
This review can be found at The Bookish Daydreamer
July 8, 2013
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I am obsessed with Humanity's escalating over-reliance on technology, no lie on the day Skynet finally comes online I will be the one yelling "I TOLD YOU THIS DAY WOULD COME! DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!" or most likely tweeting about it...on my iPhone...yeah I'm going to be one of the first to go...
Keary Taylor's Eden series is robot crack for me. The literary edition of Terminator/Battlestar Galactica/Bladerunner, it ticks all the boxes I want in a sci-fi epic. In Eden's first outing "THE BANE" we meet Eve, enigmatic, detached, orphaned - she's become a vital member of the Eden community, a garden paradise where everyone pulls their weight to ensure Humanity survives The Bane - a terrifying cyborg race that infects humans with its insidious tech.
When we pick up with Eve in THE HUMAN, she and Avian, along with some of the surviving members of The Bane's attack on Eden have travelled to LA and settled with a mysterious colony of Humans led by Royce creating New Eden. The Bane surrounding them have been neutralised with their miracle pulse and things are looking up.
Eve has made her choice and is in love with Avian but West is still in the background - traumatized after being infected by The Bane, the extractor has managed to keep him alive. Unwilling to accept Eve's choice he's determined to win her back when a new group of humans arrive in New Eden and threaten the survival of the fledgling community.
I loved Eve in THE BANE and she didn't disappoint in the sequel. As her emotional barriers are weakened she grows as a character into someone you really want to root for. Eve had a purpose in Eden, she was a protector/hunter/gatherer. In New Eden, her purpose has been taken away. She grows claustrophobic and depressed. I really felt for Eve, the girl who once could not understand the complexities of human emotion is suddenly drowning in them and even Avian cannot act as a life raft for her. Eve evolves past her original programming into a woman who is equal parts amazing and truly terrifying. Taylor's set up throughout this book ensures an explosive finale.
I was a fan of both boys in THE BANE and that hasn't really changed. I know West's actions are infuriating at times in this book but I can see where he's coming from. He's been through a huge ordeal reaching out for the one thing that can steady him - Eve and she is unable to give him what he wants. West revealing the secrets he's kept from Eve was mind-blowing and I cannot wait to see it explored in the third instalment - THE EVE.
Avian really comes into his own in this book - allowed to explore his abilities and not be restrained by necessity and duty. His relationship with Eve is deeper and more complex, the chemistry sizzles as the two grow closer. Their relationship becomes one of vital support and understanding and was one of my favourite developments in the book.
There are some truly heart stopping moments that I want to rave about but can't! Sob - but needless to say Keary Taylor once again scored a home run with this amazing series. The last 30% was shock, after shock and left me reeling until the final climax knocked my socks off. Any questions I had about The Bane, Eve's origins and future were both teased and answered here, until I was quivering with delicious anticipation while fighting an urge to go Kathy Bates in Misery and demand THE EVE now!!!
It's very rare for me to find a sequel that truly both complements and eclipses its predecessor but THE HUMAN is it. Fast paced, compelling, filled with tension, love, emotion and action packed, THE HUMAN was the perfect addition to this amazing series. Seriously, THE EVE? I need that like yesterday!
I am obsessed with Humanity's escalating over-reliance on technology, no lie on the day Skynet finally comes online I will be the one yelling "I TOLD YOU THIS DAY WOULD COME! DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!" or most likely tweeting about it...on my iPhone...yeah I'm going to be one of the first to go...
Keary Taylor's Eden series is robot crack for me. The literary edition of Terminator/Battlestar Galactica/Bladerunner, it ticks all the boxes I want in a sci-fi epic. In Eden's first outing "THE BANE" we meet Eve, enigmatic, detached, orphaned - she's become a vital member of the Eden community, a garden paradise where everyone pulls their weight to ensure Humanity survives The Bane - a terrifying cyborg race that infects humans with its insidious tech.
When we pick up with Eve in THE HUMAN, she and Avian, along with some of the surviving members of The Bane's attack on Eden have travelled to LA and settled with a mysterious colony of Humans led by Royce creating New Eden. The Bane surrounding them have been neutralised with their miracle pulse and things are looking up.
Eve has made her choice and is in love with Avian but West is still in the background - traumatized after being infected by The Bane, the extractor has managed to keep him alive. Unwilling to accept Eve's choice he's determined to win her back when a new group of humans arrive in New Eden and threaten the survival of the fledgling community.
I loved Eve in THE BANE and she didn't disappoint in the sequel. As her emotional barriers are weakened she grows as a character into someone you really want to root for. Eve had a purpose in Eden, she was a protector/hunter/gatherer. In New Eden, her purpose has been taken away. She grows claustrophobic and depressed. I really felt for Eve, the girl who once could not understand the complexities of human emotion is suddenly drowning in them and even Avian cannot act as a life raft for her. Eve evolves past her original programming into a woman who is equal parts amazing and truly terrifying. Taylor's set up throughout this book ensures an explosive finale.
I was a fan of both boys in THE BANE and that hasn't really changed. I know West's actions are infuriating at times in this book but I can see where he's coming from. He's been through a huge ordeal reaching out for the one thing that can steady him - Eve and she is unable to give him what he wants. West revealing the secrets he's kept from Eve was mind-blowing and I cannot wait to see it explored in the third instalment - THE EVE.
Avian really comes into his own in this book - allowed to explore his abilities and not be restrained by necessity and duty. His relationship with Eve is deeper and more complex, the chemistry sizzles as the two grow closer. Their relationship becomes one of vital support and understanding and was one of my favourite developments in the book.
There are some truly heart stopping moments that I want to rave about but can't! Sob - but needless to say Keary Taylor once again scored a home run with this amazing series. The last 30% was shock, after shock and left me reeling until the final climax knocked my socks off. Any questions I had about The Bane, Eve's origins and future were both teased and answered here, until I was quivering with delicious anticipation while fighting an urge to go Kathy Bates in Misery and demand THE EVE now!!!
It's very rare for me to find a sequel that truly both complements and eclipses its predecessor but THE HUMAN is it. Fast paced, compelling, filled with tension, love, emotion and action packed, THE HUMAN was the perfect addition to this amazing series. Seriously, THE EVE? I need that like yesterday!
March 12, 2017
3.5 stars
June 6, 2013
***This is book 2 in the series, there will be spoilers for book 1***
So I was fortunate enough to get an ARC/Egalley copy of The Human (THANK YOU!) and everything else in my life was put on hold whilst I FINALLY found out what happened after Eden (or The Bane if you are reading the series in its new format).
The Human picks up about four months after LA was cleared of the Bane (cybertronic zombie like terminators/daleks - seriously), by the activation of the pulse. Now renamed New Eden, the city are working at clearing the dead bane bodies out and resetting up a safe town. Our heroine Eve, who we now know is a half human half bane - she was the first test subject, chose Avian over West (Why?!). West was infected at the end of The Bane and we now find that they removed all of the infection barring one piece in his heart, that piece is controlled by a monitor fitted to his chest, but every few weeks he has to have it operated on to stop it spreading. When he wakes he’s forgotten everything from the infection on, its down to Eve to break him every time, to tell him she chose Avian (WHY!!!!) over and over again.
Things in New Eden are quiet and too much so, but soon they find some intruders who, although human, are cagey and won’t answer their questions. Eve discovers that humans can be just as destructive as the bane, and a new set of challenges threaten everything she’s worked to build, and everything she thinks she knows.
I really don’t know how to sum up The Human. ‘Wow’ seems appropriate but a little anticlimactic. Eve’s development and depressions are built really well, and Avian certainly grows a spine and more character in this book (NO spoilers but just wait until you hear what he does!). I was firmly on team West in book 1, but after this book I want to smack him firmly round the head. Several times. He is not the same West as in The Bane, well he is, but he’s changed. The writing allows him to change in a believable way and the reader goes along with Eve from loving him to feeling the upmost betrayals from him. Don’t expect a rehash of the love story from book 1, nope, no room for mamby pamby feelings in a book where every second counts.
That leads me onto the action, a place where Taylor really does excel, the scenes are fluid and believable and Taylor is not afraid to sacrifice the hero’s safety in order to get a good scene - and her readers love her for it. The bridge scene was probably one of the most powerful scenes written, chilling, spooky and extremely memorable.
I only gave the book four stars, despite raving about it - there are a couple of minor reasons for that. Firstly I thought The Bane/Eden was better, there was more world building (probably given that it was a first in a series), in the beginning of The Human there is a little floundering whilst the action gets going, nothing major but it didn’t have the same opening punch as The Bane did. Wests character change, although believable was a real disappointment for me, the character in my head would never do the things the one in the book does, perhaps a bit more depth from his side to show why he did what he did. We only ever see the world from Eve’s view so maybe thats why. Finally it was too short, there was so much more that could of been put in, but it ended too quickly and with a twist that I saw coming from early on but that was welcome all the same, its left me wondering where Eve’s world will go next, and for that I’m going have to wait. ARRRRRRHHHHH!
Many thanks to Keary Taylor for providing an advance copy for review in exchange for a fair and honest review!
June 20, 2013
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to author Keary Taylor.)
This is book 2 in the ‘Eden’ Trilogy, and kicks off 2 months after the EMP that cleared New Eden of the Bane.
Eve is slowly adjusting to life without the constant threat of ‘The Bane’, and also to life with Avian. West is still not 100% recovered from his encounter with The Bane, and his repeated forgetting what happened to him means that Eve must keep reliving the decisions that she made, which is turning out to be difficult.
With New Eden Bane free though, the leaders have been sending out a radio transmission advertising the fact, hoping to save any humans that are still listening, something that Eve is very wary of. So when a group of 20 humans turn up, heavily armed, and asking more questions than they are answering, Eve is extremely suspicious, and wants nothing more than to get these people out of their city. It’s not that easy though, and when they make their move it leads to all sorts of problems for Eve.
What do these people want? Why are they so interested in Eve? And could their meddling destroy what is left of the human race?
This was a great sequel, with plenty of suspense and plenty of action.
Eve is once again a very strong, kick-ass heroine in this book, and it was wonderful to once again see this ravaged world through her eyes. I loved how in-tune she was with her surroundings, and how she listened to her instincts, even when she didn’t know what the actual problem was. I also loved how much she cared for people, and stood by them, even if they didn’t show her the same level of respect and caring that she showed them.
Eve had another rough ride in this story, and once again she discovered things about herself that she never knew, leading her to ask even more questions about her purpose in life, and the scientists true reasons for creating her. Thankfully some of these questions are answered this time around, although it seems that there is still plenty more to be discovered!
We once again got Avian and West in this book, although for the most part the love triangle has been resolved. It just seems that even though things are supposed to be settled, people’s feelings don’t go away quite so easily, so there was still a bit of tension in this respect - especially given West’s memory problems. There wasn’t a great deal of romance this time around, although for me the story didn’t really need it, so this wasn’t an issue.
I liked the storyline in this book. It was once again action packed, and there was constantly something going on and keeping you on the edge of your seat. I really appreciated the quick pacing, and the new developments in the story, and I have to say that this book was easily as good as the first which was great! The ending was good, but a bit of a cliff-hanger I suppose, and definitely leaves you wanting to read the next book!
Overall; another action-packed instalment in this fabulous dystopian trilogy.
8 out of 10.
This is book 2 in the ‘Eden’ Trilogy, and kicks off 2 months after the EMP that cleared New Eden of the Bane.
Eve is slowly adjusting to life without the constant threat of ‘The Bane’, and also to life with Avian. West is still not 100% recovered from his encounter with The Bane, and his repeated forgetting what happened to him means that Eve must keep reliving the decisions that she made, which is turning out to be difficult.
With New Eden Bane free though, the leaders have been sending out a radio transmission advertising the fact, hoping to save any humans that are still listening, something that Eve is very wary of. So when a group of 20 humans turn up, heavily armed, and asking more questions than they are answering, Eve is extremely suspicious, and wants nothing more than to get these people out of their city. It’s not that easy though, and when they make their move it leads to all sorts of problems for Eve.
What do these people want? Why are they so interested in Eve? And could their meddling destroy what is left of the human race?
This was a great sequel, with plenty of suspense and plenty of action.
Eve is once again a very strong, kick-ass heroine in this book, and it was wonderful to once again see this ravaged world through her eyes. I loved how in-tune she was with her surroundings, and how she listened to her instincts, even when she didn’t know what the actual problem was. I also loved how much she cared for people, and stood by them, even if they didn’t show her the same level of respect and caring that she showed them.
Eve had another rough ride in this story, and once again she discovered things about herself that she never knew, leading her to ask even more questions about her purpose in life, and the scientists true reasons for creating her. Thankfully some of these questions are answered this time around, although it seems that there is still plenty more to be discovered!
We once again got Avian and West in this book, although for the most part the love triangle has been resolved. It just seems that even though things are supposed to be settled, people’s feelings don’t go away quite so easily, so there was still a bit of tension in this respect - especially given West’s memory problems. There wasn’t a great deal of romance this time around, although for me the story didn’t really need it, so this wasn’t an issue.
I liked the storyline in this book. It was once again action packed, and there was constantly something going on and keeping you on the edge of your seat. I really appreciated the quick pacing, and the new developments in the story, and I have to say that this book was easily as good as the first which was great! The ending was good, but a bit of a cliff-hanger I suppose, and definitely leaves you wanting to read the next book!
Overall; another action-packed instalment in this fabulous dystopian trilogy.
8 out of 10.
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