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Après la mort de l’auteur des agressions visant les « déviants », Emily et ses amis s’organisent pour enquêter sur l’origine de leur métamorphose. Ils se rendent rapidement compte qu’ils sont plus nombreux à être touchés qu’ils ne le pensaient mais tous n’ont pas la même nature ni les mêmes ambitions… Comme ces filles populaires du lycée. Et Emily n’est pas rassurée, une nuit, en se réveillant, elle remarque une silhouette masculine qui l’observe. La spirale de la peur et du danger ne fait que commencer !
Ce second tome sera l’occasion de plonger dans l’univers des « déviants » et d’en apprendre beaucoup plus sur leur nature.
Ce second tome sera l’occasion de plonger dans l’univers des « déviants » et d’en apprendre beaucoup plus sur leur nature.
310 pages, Paperback
First published January 24, 2012
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About the author
Jeff Sampson
18 books176 followersMy writing history: I’ve been involved with children’s publishing for the past 11 years now — I got my start right out of high school, just after turning 18. Since then I’ve published eight books for children and young adults, with six more currently scheduled for release and in various stages of being written and edited. I’ve also contributed material to ten or so other books by other authors and have put out a short story or two.
My most recent release was the debut of my original YA sci-fi series Deviants. The first book, Vesper, was released in stores everywhere in January 2011, with the next two books coming out in Jan. 2012 and Jan. 2013, respectively.
Some brief bio basics: I was born on a US military base in Nuremberg, Germany on July 15, 1982. Currently I live near Seattle, WA, where I am lucky enough to work as a full time writer. Much like the main character of the Deviants series, I’m a pop culture geek who loves to indulge in books, movies, TV, and video games when I’m not working on my own stories.
Agent: I am represented by Michael Stearns of Upstart Crow Literary.
My most recent release was the debut of my original YA sci-fi series Deviants. The first book, Vesper, was released in stores everywhere in January 2011, with the next two books coming out in Jan. 2012 and Jan. 2013, respectively.
Some brief bio basics: I was born on a US military base in Nuremberg, Germany on July 15, 1982. Currently I live near Seattle, WA, where I am lucky enough to work as a full time writer. Much like the main character of the Deviants series, I’m a pop culture geek who loves to indulge in books, movies, TV, and video games when I’m not working on my own stories.
Agent: I am represented by Michael Stearns of Upstart Crow Literary.
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August 12, 2022
Il etait bcp mieux que le premier jai trouvé !
Hate de lire la suite
Hate de lire la suite
February 9, 2012
3.5
Eh. Nothing memorable. But entertaining enough. I'll finish the series. I like the duel personalities.
The sci-fi is bogus, but still, it's fun.
Eh. Nothing memorable. But entertaining enough. I'll finish the series. I like the duel personalities.
The sci-fi is bogus, but still, it's fun.
February 17, 2012
Since I really loved the first book, I couldn't wait for this one. The one thing that hooked me on the series is the plot line. I loved being thrown into something new and unwritten! This book picks up for the first book left off and the reader is once again thrown in the mist of deviants.
What I loved about this book is the plot line. The deviants defeated the enemy once, but still have much to learn about. They are learning their powers, learning about the past, and discovering others out there like them. I really loved how well they took charge of their future. They ask questions and broke into computers.
The characters of this book you can tell have grown so much. I like that they are no longer naive but stronger. They rely on one another. During all the fights and trouble, they stuck by each other sides and were there to back each other up.
The love interest for me, felt a little wonky. At first, I thought I knew who would end up with who, but with all of the experiments done on them it's hard to separate their feelings. So in a sense I get it. Still, I was hoping for a more set relationship.
Overall, I like it. It was quick, easy, fun read. Havoc is ultimately entertaining, exciting, and stylish with great direction that will satisfy any reader.
What I loved about this book is the plot line. The deviants defeated the enemy once, but still have much to learn about. They are learning their powers, learning about the past, and discovering others out there like them. I really loved how well they took charge of their future. They ask questions and broke into computers.
The characters of this book you can tell have grown so much. I like that they are no longer naive but stronger. They rely on one another. During all the fights and trouble, they stuck by each other sides and were there to back each other up.
The love interest for me, felt a little wonky. At first, I thought I knew who would end up with who, but with all of the experiments done on them it's hard to separate their feelings. So in a sense I get it. Still, I was hoping for a more set relationship.
Overall, I like it. It was quick, easy, fun read. Havoc is ultimately entertaining, exciting, and stylish with great direction that will satisfy any reader.
May 21, 2012
Sidenote: This is the second novel in the Deviants series, but I did not read #1.
In the beginning, Havoc had me going, "oh no" a lot. I think my biggest issue with it was that our main character, Emily, had three personalities: there is "daytime" Emily, who is your normal typical teenager. "Werewolf" Emily: I think that's pretty obvious. And then there is "nighttime" Emily: who looks like a normal teenager, but who has werewolf strength and speed.
My biggest issue was not only that these 3 personalities existed, but that they spoke to each other too - and at times, I felt like I was going to go crazy with all the voices in Emily's head!
Now, as to the rest of the book: I LOVED it. There was action, fighting, hot guys and a mystery to solve. The werewolf-transition scenes were described in perfect detail and I actually wished our characters had spent more time in their werewolf forms.
I also wish we could've gotten further along into the mystery by the end of the novel. I mean, most books would answer at least some of your questions, but this one gave us absolutely no answers and only bombarded us with more mysteries.
I think I would read the next book in this series, but I wouldn't rush to the bookstore to get it.
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Maria @ GoodChoiceReading.com
In the beginning, Havoc had me going, "oh no" a lot. I think my biggest issue with it was that our main character, Emily, had three personalities: there is "daytime" Emily, who is your normal typical teenager. "Werewolf" Emily: I think that's pretty obvious. And then there is "nighttime" Emily: who looks like a normal teenager, but who has werewolf strength and speed.
My biggest issue was not only that these 3 personalities existed, but that they spoke to each other too - and at times, I felt like I was going to go crazy with all the voices in Emily's head!
Now, as to the rest of the book: I LOVED it. There was action, fighting, hot guys and a mystery to solve. The werewolf-transition scenes were described in perfect detail and I actually wished our characters had spent more time in their werewolf forms.
I also wish we could've gotten further along into the mystery by the end of the novel. I mean, most books would answer at least some of your questions, but this one gave us absolutely no answers and only bombarded us with more mysteries.
I think I would read the next book in this series, but I wouldn't rush to the bookstore to get it.
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Maria @ GoodChoiceReading.com
December 28, 2011
Emily is still the main character in this novel. Author Jeff Sampson takes the reader on a rapid mystery tinged with romance and packed with action. Reader who enjoyed the first book should pick up this next novel in the series. Emily tells her story, an odd tale involving modern science and altered genes. The reader picks up more information surrounding the mystery in this next novel and gets to know the characters better. A new character is introduced, one that changes the dynamic between Emily and her "mates'" relationship.
Emily hits several new obstacles in this novel. The popular girls at school are snubbing her at times and downright bullying her in others, for a reason Emily doesn't know. The new pack-mate adds a new element to the pack and forces Emily to reevaluate her own relationships. More mystery is added to the overall plot. There is a lot going on in this novel, the reader may have a hard time keeping the events straight. Overall, this book is great for those who enjoyed the first or prefer young adult action novels.
Emily hits several new obstacles in this novel. The popular girls at school are snubbing her at times and downright bullying her in others, for a reason Emily doesn't know. The new pack-mate adds a new element to the pack and forces Emily to reevaluate her own relationships. More mystery is added to the overall plot. There is a lot going on in this novel, the reader may have a hard time keeping the events straight. Overall, this book is great for those who enjoyed the first or prefer young adult action novels.
October 14, 2012
So, Vesper by Jeff Sampson ends on an insane note – and Havoc, the sequel, pretty much picks up where Vesper leaves off. By day, Emily Webb is a normal glasses and pony tail girl. By night, however, her ‘deviant’ side comes out and she has super powers and can also turn into a wolf. One question keeps pricking at Em and her pack — why are they the way they are? This central question drives the plot of Havoc.
Read the rest of my review here
Read the rest of my review here
March 12, 2021
A few hours back I was wondering why Megan wasn’t as annoying like she was in the first book.
Then I realized it was because she didn't really come out, so she didn't have enough time to be annoying.
Anyways, this book was more like 3.5 stars.
Then I realized it was because she didn't really come out, so she didn't have enough time to be annoying.
Anyways, this book was more like 3.5 stars.
September 6, 2018
Karmaşa (Aykırılar #2) | #kitapyorumu .
·1/5·
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Serinin ilk kitabı Gece'yi okuyup sevememiştim. İlk kitapta beni rahatsız eden şeyler; çok fazla mantık hatası, ana karakter, yazarın yazım şekli.
Şimdi de serinin ikinci kitabını okudum ve şunu söyleyebilirim ki ikinci kitap gerçekten çok daha kötü. İçinde sayısını tutamadığım kadar fazla mantık hatası var. Ortalıkta boş boş dolaşan, güzelim fantastik olayda bile derdi aşk olan ana karakter yetmezmiş gibi bir de yan karakterler de delirtti bu sefer beni. Yazım şekli... Çıldırmak üzereydim okurken. İlk kitabın sonunda olanlardan son derece bağımsız ve mantıksız ilerliyor kitap. Bir yazar, neden hem önceki sondan bağımsız bir devam yazıp, sonrasında bir de aynı karakterler ile farklı bir evrende 2 konu işler ki? Ki bu 2 evrende olan olayların sonu da hiçbir yere bağlanmadı. Çok kötüydü. Emily ortada insanlar can çekişirken sevgilisi can çekişenlerle ilgilendiği için ona trip atan, birine bir şey söylemek için omzuna dokunduğunda ona aşık olabilen bir karakter. Ama artık her ne oluyorsa, bu kız kitabın sonlarında bir Sherlock oluyor adeta. Bunun gibi mantık hataları çok kitapta, ama Spoiler. Baş karakter böyleyken bir de yan karakterlerin ondan da saf oluşu beni delirtiyor. Zaten kitap sizi delirtirken bir de araya ne olduğunu anlamadığınız farklı bir hikayeyi anlatan bölüm girince, iyice sinirleniyorsunuz. Tüm zamanlarda okuduğum en kötü seri kesinlikle. 0,5 puan vermeyi bile düşündüm okurken, o derece... Kurgudaki boşluklar, karakterlerin tutarsızlığı, yazım şekli ile çok kötü bir seri. 3. Kitabı da okursam, pdf olarak okurum. Ben hiç sevemesem de, siz içindeki mantık hatalarını, tutarsız karakterleri ve kafanızı karıştırıp sonuca ulaştırmayan bölümlere katlanabilirseniz, okuyun. #haftalikyazar
·1/5·
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Serinin ilk kitabı Gece'yi okuyup sevememiştim. İlk kitapta beni rahatsız eden şeyler; çok fazla mantık hatası, ana karakter, yazarın yazım şekli.
Şimdi de serinin ikinci kitabını okudum ve şunu söyleyebilirim ki ikinci kitap gerçekten çok daha kötü. İçinde sayısını tutamadığım kadar fazla mantık hatası var. Ortalıkta boş boş dolaşan, güzelim fantastik olayda bile derdi aşk olan ana karakter yetmezmiş gibi bir de yan karakterler de delirtti bu sefer beni. Yazım şekli... Çıldırmak üzereydim okurken. İlk kitabın sonunda olanlardan son derece bağımsız ve mantıksız ilerliyor kitap. Bir yazar, neden hem önceki sondan bağımsız bir devam yazıp, sonrasında bir de aynı karakterler ile farklı bir evrende 2 konu işler ki? Ki bu 2 evrende olan olayların sonu da hiçbir yere bağlanmadı. Çok kötüydü. Emily ortada insanlar can çekişirken sevgilisi can çekişenlerle ilgilendiği için ona trip atan, birine bir şey söylemek için omzuna dokunduğunda ona aşık olabilen bir karakter. Ama artık her ne oluyorsa, bu kız kitabın sonlarında bir Sherlock oluyor adeta. Bunun gibi mantık hataları çok kitapta, ama Spoiler. Baş karakter böyleyken bir de yan karakterlerin ondan da saf oluşu beni delirtiyor. Zaten kitap sizi delirtirken bir de araya ne olduğunu anlamadığınız farklı bir hikayeyi anlatan bölüm girince, iyice sinirleniyorsunuz. Tüm zamanlarda okuduğum en kötü seri kesinlikle. 0,5 puan vermeyi bile düşündüm okurken, o derece... Kurgudaki boşluklar, karakterlerin tutarsızlığı, yazım şekli ile çok kötü bir seri. 3. Kitabı da okursam, pdf olarak okurum. Ben hiç sevemesem de, siz içindeki mantık hatalarını, tutarsız karakterleri ve kafanızı karıştırıp sonuca ulaştırmayan bölümlere katlanabilirseniz, okuyun. #haftalikyazar
February 11, 2019
this book is deffinetly picking up. finally we found the final female to tha pack dono how i feel bout her just yet tho.. Dalton is becoming more of an annoying trouble then i had hoped for but telekinetic cheerleader deffinetly gave me a hopeful yet suprising prospective really didnt see that one coming
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 29, 2018
Son 80 sayfa olmasaydı eğer benim için 1 puanı zor hakeden bir kitap olacaktı. Beklentimi tamamen düşürdüğüm için o son sayfalar yükseltti puanını. Son kitaba geçmeden yine beklentimi düşürüyorum. Çünkü şimdiden çok da bir şey beklenmemesi gerektiğine inandığım bir seri oldu.
March 29, 2020
It took me a few days to get through this one. Nothing amazing happening, but I’m enjoying the story line. I just downloaded the 3rd and finale book. I hope it was worth the cost. Spencer should just kiss her already!
January 1, 2018
Love this story.... what is happening next
January 31, 2013
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: Our narrator’s three personalities really threw me out of the novel, but it’s packed with action scenes, hot guys, and more insight than Vesper managed to give us.
Opening Sentence: I stood in front of the bathroom mirror and studied the bags under my eyes, which were half-hidden behind my crooked glasses.
The Review:
Havoc is the sequel to Vesper, which ends with quite a bang, and takes up almost immediately after. It helps that Havoc moves at a much faster pace too! The popular girls are alternately snubbing her and bullying her, but Emily doesn’t know why. (Actually, this subplot seemed kinda random, but I’m thinking it’ll come up in book three.) We get a lot of reports from the company BioZenith thrown in, which give some insight into why everything’s happening. The fact is, I can’t tell you much about the over-arching mystery of the plot without ruining Vesper, but this sequel is packed full of new things. Like the shadowmen, who are really creepy. Really.
Our narrator, Emily, is actually three narrators. Her Daytime, normal nerdy Emily, her werewolf superpowers Emily, and the Nighttime Emily that still had her superpowers, but is still human. It drove me bananas. It wasn’t the three personalities—Sampson does a great job of making sure you know that Emily isn’t crazy, that Deviants are just like this — but the fact they talked to each other. I could not get past it. She has some solid character development in Havoc that wasn’t present in the first novel, especially as she comes to find out more about who and what she is.
There’s also something new going on with Emily’s pack — don’t forget, she’s a werewolf. Of course she has a pack! — that changes the dynamics of the group. I didn’t see this little twist coming, and like with the cheerleaders, I’m hoping more will get cleared up in book three. Her pack also has the whole three-personalities-problem, and it was interesting to see how everyone dealt with it. The romance between Emily and Spencer is a good subplot, but I’ve never really been connected to their romance. I know Spencer’s a good choice for Emily — supportive and hot and doesn’t look at her as a damsel — but I’ve never gotten invested. Maybe it’s because there’s been too much action since their story started, or maybe it’s just because Emily’s three personas made it impossible for me to get into her head.
Sampson’s writing is solid in Havoc, just as it was in Vesper. Fast paced and with a touch of mystery, he does a great job of setting the scene. Especially when it comes to the shadowmen, who are pretty much the nightmare of anyone who’s afraid of the dark. As anyone who read Vesper knows, the Deviants trilogy has a lot of supernatural and science, making it fall inbetween the paranormal and science fiction genres. It’s a refreshing change, but I almost wonder — given everything we comes across in this book — if I’d prefer the series to be straight science fiction.
Notable Scene:
“Whoa, what’s the deal? That was just the first round.”
“I’d kick him in the nuts and in the ribs and stomp on his neck.” Dalton was muttering now.
My stomach roiled, nauseous, as though the vehicular acrobatics were finally catching up to me. Suddenly, I wasn’t feeling quite so nonchalant. Everything looked gray. Suppressing a gag, I turned back to look at the road in front of us.
A dozen shadowmen were in the middle of the street, standing still in a staggered, random formation. They tilted their heads to the side, watching us barrel towards them.
Deviants Series:
1. Vesper
2. Havoc
3. Ravage
FTC Advisory: Balzer + Bray/Harper Collins provided me with a copy of Havoc. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: Our narrator’s three personalities really threw me out of the novel, but it’s packed with action scenes, hot guys, and more insight than Vesper managed to give us.
Opening Sentence: I stood in front of the bathroom mirror and studied the bags under my eyes, which were half-hidden behind my crooked glasses.
The Review:
Havoc is the sequel to Vesper, which ends with quite a bang, and takes up almost immediately after. It helps that Havoc moves at a much faster pace too! The popular girls are alternately snubbing her and bullying her, but Emily doesn’t know why. (Actually, this subplot seemed kinda random, but I’m thinking it’ll come up in book three.) We get a lot of reports from the company BioZenith thrown in, which give some insight into why everything’s happening. The fact is, I can’t tell you much about the over-arching mystery of the plot without ruining Vesper, but this sequel is packed full of new things. Like the shadowmen, who are really creepy. Really.
Our narrator, Emily, is actually three narrators. Her Daytime, normal nerdy Emily, her werewolf superpowers Emily, and the Nighttime Emily that still had her superpowers, but is still human. It drove me bananas. It wasn’t the three personalities—Sampson does a great job of making sure you know that Emily isn’t crazy, that Deviants are just like this — but the fact they talked to each other. I could not get past it. She has some solid character development in Havoc that wasn’t present in the first novel, especially as she comes to find out more about who and what she is.
There’s also something new going on with Emily’s pack — don’t forget, she’s a werewolf. Of course she has a pack! — that changes the dynamics of the group. I didn’t see this little twist coming, and like with the cheerleaders, I’m hoping more will get cleared up in book three. Her pack also has the whole three-personalities-problem, and it was interesting to see how everyone dealt with it. The romance between Emily and Spencer is a good subplot, but I’ve never really been connected to their romance. I know Spencer’s a good choice for Emily — supportive and hot and doesn’t look at her as a damsel — but I’ve never gotten invested. Maybe it’s because there’s been too much action since their story started, or maybe it’s just because Emily’s three personas made it impossible for me to get into her head.
Sampson’s writing is solid in Havoc, just as it was in Vesper. Fast paced and with a touch of mystery, he does a great job of setting the scene. Especially when it comes to the shadowmen, who are pretty much the nightmare of anyone who’s afraid of the dark. As anyone who read Vesper knows, the Deviants trilogy has a lot of supernatural and science, making it fall inbetween the paranormal and science fiction genres. It’s a refreshing change, but I almost wonder — given everything we comes across in this book — if I’d prefer the series to be straight science fiction.
Notable Scene:
“Whoa, what’s the deal? That was just the first round.”
“I’d kick him in the nuts and in the ribs and stomp on his neck.” Dalton was muttering now.
My stomach roiled, nauseous, as though the vehicular acrobatics were finally catching up to me. Suddenly, I wasn’t feeling quite so nonchalant. Everything looked gray. Suppressing a gag, I turned back to look at the road in front of us.
A dozen shadowmen were in the middle of the street, standing still in a staggered, random formation. They tilted their heads to the side, watching us barrel towards them.
Deviants Series:
1. Vesper
2. Havoc
3. Ravage
FTC Advisory: Balzer + Bray/Harper Collins provided me with a copy of Havoc. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
August 14, 2014
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Cette trilogie sort vraiment du commun, je n’ai jamais rien lu de tel jusqu’à présent. Un mélange de Thriller, de fantastique, de surnaturel. Des ados aux super pouvoirs dont les parents les aident depuis tout petit à les développer, d’autre qui subissent d’étranges transformations puisque, des secrets enfouis dans des laboratoires souterrains, d’étranges ombres menaçantes qui suivent ces jeunes et qui pourtant ne leur font pas le moindre mal.
Le récit est toujours alterné d’un coté on suit Emily et ses amis dans leur quête de vérité et de l’autre on suit les retranscriptions des vidéos d’enregistrement de ce qui se passe dans les labos de Biozenith.
J’avoue que les parties où c’est l’Emily du jour qui tient les rênes m’ont semblé un peu longues et ennuyeuses et les retranscriptions m’ont mené par le bout du nez tout au long de ma lecture.
Je pensais que les Sujets Vesper 1 (A), Vesper 1( B) et Vesper 2 étaient les mêmes que l’on suivait dans le premier tome et c’est dans les toutes dernières pages que je me suis rendue compte qu’en fait non, il s’agit de nouveaux ados «génétiquement modifiés» (Je mets ça entre guillemets parce que c’était mon hypothèse suite à ma lecture du premier tome, mais en fait je crois que je suis totalement à coté de la plaque et que l’auteur nous a réservé un truc encore plus énorme. C’est ce que la révélation finale me lasse croire en tout cas). Alors je tire mon chapeau à l’auteur qui a réussi à me surprendre encore et encore.
Je lui tire aussi mon chapeau pour avoir réussi à se classer dans mon top 10 des auteurs les plus sadiques !! La fin qu’il nous offre est juste : AAHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!
Frustrantre !
C’est plus que cruel, mais tellement inattendu, faire intervenir un personnage que jamais je n’aurais imaginé rencontrer, félicitations ! Ça, c’est un rebondissement digne de ce nom.
Vivement le troisième (et dernier, il me semble) et merci aux éditions Milan et à la Collection Macadam pour nous permettre de découvrir des livres toujours plus surprenants les uns que les autres .
Extraits
«Vesper Company
Concevoir les étoiles les plus lumineuses, pour nous montrer la voie.»
«Des gens comme lui comptaient me marcher dessus, diriger ma vie, envoyer des tueurs à mes trousses et me laisser dans l’obscurité lorsque j’essayer d’y voir clair ?
Alors ils méritaient ce qu’ils étaient sur le point de se prendre en pleine figure.»
«Il y a quelque chose que vous avez dû apprendre en visionnant ces bandes, je n’aime pas perdre. Donc je pense que ça suffit de vous laisser lire ce qui m’est arrivé. Ça suffit de vous laisser m’observer en sécurité depuis vos postes de surveillance.
Donc là, je vais appuyer sur « envoi » et laisser ceci aller là ou c’est attendu. Sachez juste qu’à partir de maintenant , Vesper Co., c’est vous qui êtes dans le noir. On va voir si ça vous plait.À bientôt !
Pleins de bisous et de câlins.
Emily.»
Cette trilogie sort vraiment du commun, je n’ai jamais rien lu de tel jusqu’à présent. Un mélange de Thriller, de fantastique, de surnaturel. Des ados aux super pouvoirs dont les parents les aident depuis tout petit à les développer, d’autre qui subissent d’étranges transformations puisque, des secrets enfouis dans des laboratoires souterrains, d’étranges ombres menaçantes qui suivent ces jeunes et qui pourtant ne leur font pas le moindre mal.
Le récit est toujours alterné d’un coté on suit Emily et ses amis dans leur quête de vérité et de l’autre on suit les retranscriptions des vidéos d’enregistrement de ce qui se passe dans les labos de Biozenith.
J’avoue que les parties où c’est l’Emily du jour qui tient les rênes m’ont semblé un peu longues et ennuyeuses et les retranscriptions m’ont mené par le bout du nez tout au long de ma lecture.
Je pensais que les Sujets Vesper 1 (A), Vesper 1( B) et Vesper 2 étaient les mêmes que l’on suivait dans le premier tome et c’est dans les toutes dernières pages que je me suis rendue compte qu’en fait non, il s’agit de nouveaux ados «génétiquement modifiés» (Je mets ça entre guillemets parce que c’était mon hypothèse suite à ma lecture du premier tome, mais en fait je crois que je suis totalement à coté de la plaque et que l’auteur nous a réservé un truc encore plus énorme. C’est ce que la révélation finale me lasse croire en tout cas). Alors je tire mon chapeau à l’auteur qui a réussi à me surprendre encore et encore.
Je lui tire aussi mon chapeau pour avoir réussi à se classer dans mon top 10 des auteurs les plus sadiques !! La fin qu’il nous offre est juste : AAHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!
Frustrantre !
C’est plus que cruel, mais tellement inattendu, faire intervenir un personnage que jamais je n’aurais imaginé rencontrer, félicitations ! Ça, c’est un rebondissement digne de ce nom.
Vivement le troisième (et dernier, il me semble) et merci aux éditions Milan et à la Collection Macadam pour nous permettre de découvrir des livres toujours plus surprenants les uns que les autres .
Extraits
«Vesper Company
Concevoir les étoiles les plus lumineuses, pour nous montrer la voie.»
«Des gens comme lui comptaient me marcher dessus, diriger ma vie, envoyer des tueurs à mes trousses et me laisser dans l’obscurité lorsque j’essayer d’y voir clair ?
Alors ils méritaient ce qu’ils étaient sur le point de se prendre en pleine figure.»
«Il y a quelque chose que vous avez dû apprendre en visionnant ces bandes, je n’aime pas perdre. Donc je pense que ça suffit de vous laisser lire ce qui m’est arrivé. Ça suffit de vous laisser m’observer en sécurité depuis vos postes de surveillance.
Donc là, je vais appuyer sur « envoi » et laisser ceci aller là ou c’est attendu. Sachez juste qu’à partir de maintenant , Vesper Co., c’est vous qui êtes dans le noir. On va voir si ça vous plait.À bientôt !
Pleins de bisous et de câlins.
Emily.»
March 11, 2016
A paranormal book that surprises me with how much I don't want to put it down.
This series has been kind of a shock to me. Normally with books like this and with these kind of plot lines, the characters are all annoying, there's too many plot holes, and the girl is always stupidly pawing after the love interest. But with the Deviants books, it hasn't been like that. The characters are pretty distinct with unique and intriguing personalities, the plot is keeping my interest and makes me excited for the next book, and Emily is keeping true to herself and not letting some boy control her whole life and thoughts. Even though I love Spencer. And really hope that they get together officially.
Anyways, in the wake of the murder of Dr. Elliott, the werewolf hunter, Emily is trying to get back to a semblance of normal, taking sleeping pills to keep Nighttime from appearing (and the wolf) and failing to think about things other than dead bodies. Life gets a bit more complicated when Dalton joins the pack after being in the hospital, another werewolf is somewhere roaming the halls of their school, and the shifts between Nighttime and werewolf start to change and get weirder than they already are. The truth is just around the corner, and Emily has a suspicion that BioZenith is directly related to her werewolf-ness and the shadowmen. Who are becoming more and more brazen in their interactions with the pack.
A good read, nice to sit down and relax with.
This series has been kind of a shock to me. Normally with books like this and with these kind of plot lines, the characters are all annoying, there's too many plot holes, and the girl is always stupidly pawing after the love interest. But with the Deviants books, it hasn't been like that. The characters are pretty distinct with unique and intriguing personalities, the plot is keeping my interest and makes me excited for the next book, and Emily is keeping true to herself and not letting some boy control her whole life and thoughts. Even though I love Spencer. And really hope that they get together officially.
Anyways, in the wake of the murder of Dr. Elliott, the werewolf hunter, Emily is trying to get back to a semblance of normal, taking sleeping pills to keep Nighttime from appearing (and the wolf) and failing to think about things other than dead bodies. Life gets a bit more complicated when Dalton joins the pack after being in the hospital, another werewolf is somewhere roaming the halls of their school, and the shifts between Nighttime and werewolf start to change and get weirder than they already are. The truth is just around the corner, and Emily has a suspicion that BioZenith is directly related to her werewolf-ness and the shadowmen. Who are becoming more and more brazen in their interactions with the pack.
A good read, nice to sit down and relax with.
March 22, 2012
This is the second book in the Deviants series by Sampson. This was originally planned as a trilogy but I wasn't able to find info on when the third book will release. It is a well written and engaging book that puts an interesting twist on YA werewolf stories.
Emily is hoping life will return to normal, or at least what passes for normal when you have nighttime superpowers and can turn into a werewolf. That's when the strange Shadowmen start appearing and harassing her. Emily and crew need to figure out the mystery behind their condition and what these Shadowmen are. As she tries to unravel this mystery she finds that her and her pack aren't the only ones with strange powers at school.
This was a solid addition to the Deviants series. I love the idea behind this series. Basically these kids were genetically engineered or altered somehow resulting in them having three personalities: their normal day personality, their crazy superhero nighttime personality, and their werewolf form. Watching Emily try to merge these personalities is fascinating and interesting.
There is a bit of a love triangle here with Emily and the two other pack members; basically Emily is drawn to one boy and the other boy is drawn to Emily. That being said, this really isn't a romance and there isn't a ton of focus on that aspect of the story.
The book is well written and easy to read, it is hard to put down because the mystery behind Emily's powers is so compelling. I love the creativity that goes into the story and how even Emily's attraction to her "mate" has a scientific explanation. I absolute love the blending of science with supernatural.
Emily is an intriguing character, as are all of the characters. It is really interesting to see how the three main characters deal with their nighttime personas and with the stress of trying to supress all of this strangeness and fit in at school. Definitly a different take on the teenage werewolf type story.
The book ends well with the major plot points answered, but some huge new questions are opened up to be dealt with in the next book. This book does get a little creepy/thriller like at points because of all the Shadowmen that are lurking around; it never gets too scary but things do get a bit tense at points.
Overall I really enjoyed this story and found the mystery extremely compelling. I find the way Sampson blends science with the supernatural very intriguing. I also really enjoy watching Emily and crew deal with their split personalities and try to merge these personalities into a cohesive whole. I definitely recommend this series to YA paranormal fans out there; especially if you want to read a different type of YA werewolf book.
Emily is hoping life will return to normal, or at least what passes for normal when you have nighttime superpowers and can turn into a werewolf. That's when the strange Shadowmen start appearing and harassing her. Emily and crew need to figure out the mystery behind their condition and what these Shadowmen are. As she tries to unravel this mystery she finds that her and her pack aren't the only ones with strange powers at school.
This was a solid addition to the Deviants series. I love the idea behind this series. Basically these kids were genetically engineered or altered somehow resulting in them having three personalities: their normal day personality, their crazy superhero nighttime personality, and their werewolf form. Watching Emily try to merge these personalities is fascinating and interesting.
There is a bit of a love triangle here with Emily and the two other pack members; basically Emily is drawn to one boy and the other boy is drawn to Emily. That being said, this really isn't a romance and there isn't a ton of focus on that aspect of the story.
The book is well written and easy to read, it is hard to put down because the mystery behind Emily's powers is so compelling. I love the creativity that goes into the story and how even Emily's attraction to her "mate" has a scientific explanation. I absolute love the blending of science with supernatural.
Emily is an intriguing character, as are all of the characters. It is really interesting to see how the three main characters deal with their nighttime personas and with the stress of trying to supress all of this strangeness and fit in at school. Definitly a different take on the teenage werewolf type story.
The book ends well with the major plot points answered, but some huge new questions are opened up to be dealt with in the next book. This book does get a little creepy/thriller like at points because of all the Shadowmen that are lurking around; it never gets too scary but things do get a bit tense at points.
Overall I really enjoyed this story and found the mystery extremely compelling. I find the way Sampson blends science with the supernatural very intriguing. I also really enjoy watching Emily and crew deal with their split personalities and try to merge these personalities into a cohesive whole. I definitely recommend this series to YA paranormal fans out there; especially if you want to read a different type of YA werewolf book.
April 29, 2014
This second book in the Deviants series is just AMAZING !
I was once again caught in the story of Emily . I found the same ingredients as in the first book . There were action , humor and suspense !
We find Emily Webb and her friends just after they realized that somewhere there is another member of the pack. I can not tell you more about it but it's great ! Add to that the fact that cheerleaders are not quite "normal" and it made me think of my old favorites series (Buffy the Vampire Slayer for instance!) It's very funny and unexpected !
What I also loved is the two narrations. And this is for me a very important element in the story. It gives rhythm , clues and strength to the story. The adventures of Emily and her pack have not left my mind just because I had to temporarily close the book. Just like in the first book, I had to think hard as Emily and her team do in the story. Because of course , you should not expect that all we be served on a plate . And everything is incredibly well written and the construction is just perfect ! It may frustrate some people will be , but the mystery remains unsolved ! From the beginning of the first book to the end of Havoc, we have only partial answers. Maybe it is not a good thing and that would be a weak point. But I think it makes it even more lively and stunning.
I loved that I got to know more about the others characters. Because we can read from three points of view, it makes it really interesting. The two Emily and the wolf see and tell things in the way that we have a full descibtion of Spencer, Dalton or Megan. It is always moving, funny and teaches us something different from a point of view to another. Well I must say that I have a thing for Spencer (he is so funny and cute!) but in the end, I love everyone. Ok maybe not the cheerleaders...
What about Megan ? I was quite surprised by what happened to her. I let you discover and decide whether to want to hug her or shake her !
What I also liked was the fact that the romantic aspects of the story are not put forward all the time . I love love stories and everything that goes with it. But in this series , it's nice not to be drowned under clichés. Again, it's perfect !
I was also appealed by the mystery around Biozénith. As I said I believe in my review of the first book, this is not just the story of teenagers who become werewolf . This is MORE than that! I am so impressed with the end of Havoc.
Finally, I am SOOO looking forward to read more ! Even more than after reading the end of the first book . If you liked the first , you will therefore not be disappointed by Havoc !
I hope you liked my little review.
Thank you and enjoy your reading !
I was once again caught in the story of Emily . I found the same ingredients as in the first book . There were action , humor and suspense !
We find Emily Webb and her friends just after they realized that somewhere there is another member of the pack. I can not tell you more about it but it's great ! Add to that the fact that cheerleaders are not quite "normal" and it made me think of my old favorites series (Buffy the Vampire Slayer for instance!) It's very funny and unexpected !
What I also loved is the two narrations. And this is for me a very important element in the story. It gives rhythm , clues and strength to the story. The adventures of Emily and her pack have not left my mind just because I had to temporarily close the book. Just like in the first book, I had to think hard as Emily and her team do in the story. Because of course , you should not expect that all we be served on a plate . And everything is incredibly well written and the construction is just perfect ! It may frustrate some people will be , but the mystery remains unsolved ! From the beginning of the first book to the end of Havoc, we have only partial answers. Maybe it is not a good thing and that would be a weak point. But I think it makes it even more lively and stunning.
I loved that I got to know more about the others characters. Because we can read from three points of view, it makes it really interesting. The two Emily and the wolf see and tell things in the way that we have a full descibtion of Spencer, Dalton or Megan. It is always moving, funny and teaches us something different from a point of view to another. Well I must say that I have a thing for Spencer (he is so funny and cute!) but in the end, I love everyone. Ok maybe not the cheerleaders...
What about Megan ? I was quite surprised by what happened to her. I let you discover and decide whether to want to hug her or shake her !
What I also liked was the fact that the romantic aspects of the story are not put forward all the time . I love love stories and everything that goes with it. But in this series , it's nice not to be drowned under clichés. Again, it's perfect !
I was also appealed by the mystery around Biozénith. As I said I believe in my review of the first book, this is not just the story of teenagers who become werewolf . This is MORE than that! I am so impressed with the end of Havoc.
Finally, I am SOOO looking forward to read more ! Even more than after reading the end of the first book . If you liked the first , you will therefore not be disappointed by Havoc !
I hope you liked my little review.
Thank you and enjoy your reading !
January 9, 2012
After Emily & Spencer narrowly escape the man who shot and killed a classmate and seriously wounded another, they have even more questions about BioZenith – a local company specializing in biotechnology who just may or may not be responsible for transforming them into werewolves. Their first goal is to seek out the other kid who shares their abilities. They are certain that Dalton, the classmate who was shot and seriously wounded by the crazed gunman, is one of them. Tracking him down is easy enough, but when Emily catches the familiar scent of another female wolf floating along the hallways of their high school, she realizes there may be more of them than she originally thought.
As the three of them set out to identify the missing member of their pack, they dive into researching the company who made them what they are. What they discover is something even more mysterious than their new abilities, and when a group of telekinetic cheerleaders enter the picture things get even more weird for them. The more they uncover about BioZenith, the more dangerous their research becomes, culminating in a final battle that may just tear them all apart.
Havoc, picks up right where Vesper left off. The story is told in exactly the same way as the latter with “internal reports” from BioZenith spattered throughout. While these reports are an interesting addition, I sometimes felt as if they didn’t really add much to the forward motion of the story. There’s a lot more action here as Emily and Spencer are learning to deal with their new abilities, while doing their best to keep a very eager, and aggressive Dalton under control. The reveal of the fourth wolf is a surprise, and the introduction of the telekinetic cheerleaders is interesting, even though it seems a little random. I have a feeling they’ll play a much bigger part in the next book. While the new mystery uncovered toward the end was also interesting, I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about it. It seemed to take the book into a deeper realm of sci-fi that I wasn’t expecting at all. I’ll definitely read the next book, as I do want to see what happens with these characters, but it’s not something I have to have right this minute. If you liked the first book I would definitely check this one out.
(Review based on an Advanced Reader’s Copy courtesy of the publisher)
As the three of them set out to identify the missing member of their pack, they dive into researching the company who made them what they are. What they discover is something even more mysterious than their new abilities, and when a group of telekinetic cheerleaders enter the picture things get even more weird for them. The more they uncover about BioZenith, the more dangerous their research becomes, culminating in a final battle that may just tear them all apart.
Havoc, picks up right where Vesper left off. The story is told in exactly the same way as the latter with “internal reports” from BioZenith spattered throughout. While these reports are an interesting addition, I sometimes felt as if they didn’t really add much to the forward motion of the story. There’s a lot more action here as Emily and Spencer are learning to deal with their new abilities, while doing their best to keep a very eager, and aggressive Dalton under control. The reveal of the fourth wolf is a surprise, and the introduction of the telekinetic cheerleaders is interesting, even though it seems a little random. I have a feeling they’ll play a much bigger part in the next book. While the new mystery uncovered toward the end was also interesting, I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about it. It seemed to take the book into a deeper realm of sci-fi that I wasn’t expecting at all. I’ll definitely read the next book, as I do want to see what happens with these characters, but it’s not something I have to have right this minute. If you liked the first book I would definitely check this one out.
(Review based on an Advanced Reader’s Copy courtesy of the publisher)
March 13, 2012
I really enjoyed the first book in the Deviants trilogy, titled Vesper, so I was looking forward to Havoc. I sure wasn’t disappointed. :)
The story picks up pretty much right where Vesper left off. It had been a year since I’d read Vesper, so I needed to go back and refresh my memory because there isn’t a “last week on Deviants…” recap. Which is nice if you’re reading both books back to back. I get bored with too much this-is-what-happened-in-the-last-book summary.
Anyway, some readers weren’t fond of the dual-storyline-like aspect of Vesper, but I loved it. I thought it gave the reader just enough teasers to want to tear through the book to find out *how* Emily gets from point A to point B. The same style is used in Havoc, just as effectively.
Emily finds out a whole lot more about herself and others like her in this book. We knew she would, of course, based on the teasers in Vesper. But the way in which she finds out is interesting and kept me glued to the pages. She even goes so far as to doubt how she feels because she’s afraid she’s been engineered that way. Love it!
More characters are introduced, and existing characters are further explored. Emily learns more about the various personalities resulting from her shifting. We see this in other characters, too, and I enjoyed seeing how these personalities manifested. The ‘rules’ surrounding this are complex and completely fascinating.
We find out more about the Shadowmen in Havoc, and a whole new element is introduced. We only get a taste of it, though, and I am dying to find out more. Sampson is really good at whetting the reader’s appetite.
I don’t want to say too much more because I don’t want to give anything away, but I think this series is great fun and deserves more press than it’s getting. If you get a chance, pick up a copy.
The story picks up pretty much right where Vesper left off. It had been a year since I’d read Vesper, so I needed to go back and refresh my memory because there isn’t a “last week on Deviants…” recap. Which is nice if you’re reading both books back to back. I get bored with too much this-is-what-happened-in-the-last-book summary.
Anyway, some readers weren’t fond of the dual-storyline-like aspect of Vesper, but I loved it. I thought it gave the reader just enough teasers to want to tear through the book to find out *how* Emily gets from point A to point B. The same style is used in Havoc, just as effectively.
Emily finds out a whole lot more about herself and others like her in this book. We knew she would, of course, based on the teasers in Vesper. But the way in which she finds out is interesting and kept me glued to the pages. She even goes so far as to doubt how she feels because she’s afraid she’s been engineered that way. Love it!
More characters are introduced, and existing characters are further explored. Emily learns more about the various personalities resulting from her shifting. We see this in other characters, too, and I enjoyed seeing how these personalities manifested. The ‘rules’ surrounding this are complex and completely fascinating.
We find out more about the Shadowmen in Havoc, and a whole new element is introduced. We only get a taste of it, though, and I am dying to find out more. Sampson is really good at whetting the reader’s appetite.
I don’t want to say too much more because I don’t want to give anything away, but I think this series is great fun and deserves more press than it’s getting. If you get a chance, pick up a copy.
January 28, 2014
First things first, do not read the synopsis if you haven't read Vesper (Deviants #1). The synopsis will tell you one MAJOR thing about Emily the main character than you don't find out till the end and it will spoil the book. I am not going to go into a synopsis at all as it will completely ruin the series if you haven't read Vesper.
However, I can tell you I really love Emily - her character has grown so much! I especially love 'Nighttime' Emily with her carefree nature. I find her an ease to read and not heavy. She is also much like me in the late 90's in her likes and dislikes - especially her love of horror films!
The book is fast paced and the 'clinical' report data is also throughout this book, giving it a 'climatic' edge. The characters are so likeable even the 'bitchy' girls.
Over all, I am really enjoying the series. The ending had me in complete shock as it was a nice twist to the usual reports throughout. Although it also left me with many questions as usual. Jeff Sampson is an amazing writer and you can clearly see and feel his love of Buffy and Angel type programs without it being cliche and boring.
I look forward to book 3 of the Deviants series, I don't believe there is a release date for it at present - but I am hoping Jeff won't make us wait long. They are supernatural young adult books and I would say suitable for 14 upwards. There is minor language, no sex but some 'contact' and the humour is aimed at teamed at teens.
I gave Havoc 4 out of 5 stars, purely as it left me on a cliffhanger. I would have liked Emily's love life to 'got' somewhere other than in her head.
Review also featured on my blog - http://www.bewitchedbooks.co.uk/
However, I can tell you I really love Emily - her character has grown so much! I especially love 'Nighttime' Emily with her carefree nature. I find her an ease to read and not heavy. She is also much like me in the late 90's in her likes and dislikes - especially her love of horror films!
The book is fast paced and the 'clinical' report data is also throughout this book, giving it a 'climatic' edge. The characters are so likeable even the 'bitchy' girls.
Over all, I am really enjoying the series. The ending had me in complete shock as it was a nice twist to the usual reports throughout. Although it also left me with many questions as usual. Jeff Sampson is an amazing writer and you can clearly see and feel his love of Buffy and Angel type programs without it being cliche and boring.
I look forward to book 3 of the Deviants series, I don't believe there is a release date for it at present - but I am hoping Jeff won't make us wait long. They are supernatural young adult books and I would say suitable for 14 upwards. There is minor language, no sex but some 'contact' and the humour is aimed at teamed at teens.
I gave Havoc 4 out of 5 stars, purely as it left me on a cliffhanger. I would have liked Emily's love life to 'got' somewhere other than in her head.
Review also featured on my blog - http://www.bewitchedbooks.co.uk/
February 24, 2012
WOW!!! I will have to say this book was wonderful and I enjoyed this much more than the first one, it was full of more information and story than Vesper.
I was a little leery when I first started reading Havoc, but it turned out to be exceptional. Emily grows so much in this book. They start off looking for the female werewolf whose identity they do not know. Megan's still upset because she feels Emily is ditching her, and of course Nikki and the cheerleaders think Emily is trying to steal Dalton.
I really felt like I got to know Emily, Spencer, Dalton and even Megan better and was able to watch their characters grow. They are most definitely a pack now. They are trying to figure out how to deal with and control their transformations into werewolves. Needing to find out more information about how they became what they are, they decide that they are going to find out as much as they can about BioZennith. First they search Dalton's father's office and eventually break into BioZennith to get information they need. What they find blew my mind away, and yes they were most certainly experimenting with more than vegetation.
The rest of the story completely takes off from there. I usually do not read books written by male authors (not because I don't like them, but could never get into them) but let me just say Jeff Sampson is a wonderful author. He had me surprised and shocked a lot in this book. It's refreshing to be surprised every once in a while!
I hope sales go so well that he decides to make it into more than a trilogy!
I was a little leery when I first started reading Havoc, but it turned out to be exceptional. Emily grows so much in this book. They start off looking for the female werewolf whose identity they do not know. Megan's still upset because she feels Emily is ditching her, and of course Nikki and the cheerleaders think Emily is trying to steal Dalton.
I really felt like I got to know Emily, Spencer, Dalton and even Megan better and was able to watch their characters grow. They are most definitely a pack now. They are trying to figure out how to deal with and control their transformations into werewolves. Needing to find out more information about how they became what they are, they decide that they are going to find out as much as they can about BioZennith. First they search Dalton's father's office and eventually break into BioZennith to get information they need. What they find blew my mind away, and yes they were most certainly experimenting with more than vegetation.
The rest of the story completely takes off from there. I usually do not read books written by male authors (not because I don't like them, but could never get into them) but let me just say Jeff Sampson is a wonderful author. He had me surprised and shocked a lot in this book. It's refreshing to be surprised every once in a while!
I hope sales go so well that he decides to make it into more than a trilogy!
February 17, 2017
This book was much better than the first - simply because it picked up the pace faster, and I enjoyed Emily's perspective much more. She was brutal, she was strong, and she was tough. I liked her fire.
May 15, 2012
What I liked:
1. Emily is friggin kick-ass whoop whoop mannnn.
2. Werewolves displayed in an awkward and menacing way? YEAH BUDDY.
3. No love triangle. The jock... still remained a jock. Sweaty, malicious, and ginger as ever. (No, really, he was a ginger.)
4. Pop-culture references. (I KNOW that movie!)
What I disliked:
1. "Nighttime Emily". So Cool that she was lame. Some of the dialogue made me cringe.
2. No love triangle, but lame relationship. "No, I can't love him, it's only because of his sexy werewolf pheromones that draws me to him! But I wanna kiss him sooo bad. And his brown eyes are soooo beautiful. But I can't love him! But he's soooo kind. And soooo supportive. But I can't love him! Because everything is a LIE." Give me a break, woman.
3. Pop-culture references. How many can you mentions of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" can you get to before I start feeling sparkly? Plus, some of them were incredibly cliche. As a pop-culture addict, yes, some of them were VERY cliche.
4. The recorded transcripts. No idea what they were about, still no idea what significance they have to the story. And as one of those teenagers with a short-attention span, I kinda skimmed through those passages... and the book still made sense. MAGICAL!
5. The ending and the new storyline that will probably be introduced in Vespers #3. Come on you guys, this isn't some weird, warped version of Fringe. We don't need that alternate-universe element.
1. Emily is friggin kick-ass whoop whoop mannnn.
2. Werewolves displayed in an awkward and menacing way? YEAH BUDDY.
3. No love triangle. The jock... still remained a jock. Sweaty, malicious, and ginger as ever. (No, really, he was a ginger.)
4. Pop-culture references. (I KNOW that movie!)
What I disliked:
1. "Nighttime Emily". So Cool that she was lame. Some of the dialogue made me cringe.
2. No love triangle, but lame relationship. "No, I can't love him, it's only because of his sexy werewolf pheromones that draws me to him! But I wanna kiss him sooo bad. And his brown eyes are soooo beautiful. But I can't love him! But he's soooo kind. And soooo supportive. But I can't love him! Because everything is a LIE." Give me a break, woman.
3. Pop-culture references. How many can you mentions of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" can you get to before I start feeling sparkly? Plus, some of them were incredibly cliche. As a pop-culture addict, yes, some of them were VERY cliche.
4. The recorded transcripts. No idea what they were about, still no idea what significance they have to the story. And as one of those teenagers with a short-attention span, I kinda skimmed through those passages... and the book still made sense. MAGICAL!
5. The ending and the new storyline that will probably be introduced in Vespers #3. Come on you guys, this isn't some weird, warped version of Fringe. We don't need that alternate-universe element.
January 17, 2012
Havoc is the sequel to the book Vesper by Jeff Sampson. It is about a teenage heroine named Emily whose world has probably been changed for the worse. Emily is a genetically created werewolf who has no idea of how she was made into one. After enduring the murder of a friend she begins to demand answers about her past. While trying to deal with her new feral self, Emily researches the happenings in her town surrounding the fact that she is a werewolf. In Havoc, Emily is desperately trying to get control of her wild side and also of her new found pack. While struggling she also begins to research the bio medical company that she suspects turned her into a werewolf. Just to add some more pain, she endures a daily does of high school drama.
While I liked reading this novel and felt that the book flowed together nicely, I also felt that it was written like most teenage novels in where the emotions just felt juvenile and never really had any depth. While Emily, the main character, is emotional and changes throughout the novel, the secondary characters take on a more static role in which they stay the same. I thought this was an entertaining book, however not one of my favorites. So if you have some spare time or need a book with some intriguing and promising moments, this should be your pick for a fast and quick read.
review link: http://www.onceuponatwilight.com/2012...
While I liked reading this novel and felt that the book flowed together nicely, I also felt that it was written like most teenage novels in where the emotions just felt juvenile and never really had any depth. While Emily, the main character, is emotional and changes throughout the novel, the secondary characters take on a more static role in which they stay the same. I thought this was an entertaining book, however not one of my favorites. So if you have some spare time or need a book with some intriguing and promising moments, this should be your pick for a fast and quick read.
review link: http://www.onceuponatwilight.com/2012...
June 2, 2012
The second book in the Deviants Series by Jeff Sampson is an interesting story about a normal teenage girl named Emily. Her normalcy only occurs during daytime and changes into an alternate nighttime personality. Let’s not forget one tiny detail, she’s also a werewolf. She’s not alone as she belongs to a “pack” of other kids having the same three alternate personalities. When bizarre Shadowmen begin to appear and harasses Emily, her pack is determined to figure out their reasons which lead to discovering others with extraordinary powers.
The idea of kids having three different personalities makes for an interesting read. It is even more interesting reading how Emily tries to fuse them together. The second book offers more insight into all of the different events happening. Emily and the crew have grown into a close-knit group of friends that rely on each other for everything.
Even with new characters, newly discovered adventures and deeper story development, Jeff’s writing style makes the book easy to read. He continually adds more creativity to an already imaginative story. The mixture of supernatural and science is refreshing and gives readers an incredibly entertaining and exciting book. The Deviants Series shaped out to be a good story in the first book, Vesper, and Havoc proved it to be outstanding. With the third book approaching, I can only imagine the story’s direction to going one way: Amazing!
The idea of kids having three different personalities makes for an interesting read. It is even more interesting reading how Emily tries to fuse them together. The second book offers more insight into all of the different events happening. Emily and the crew have grown into a close-knit group of friends that rely on each other for everything.
Even with new characters, newly discovered adventures and deeper story development, Jeff’s writing style makes the book easy to read. He continually adds more creativity to an already imaginative story. The mixture of supernatural and science is refreshing and gives readers an incredibly entertaining and exciting book. The Deviants Series shaped out to be a good story in the first book, Vesper, and Havoc proved it to be outstanding. With the third book approaching, I can only imagine the story’s direction to going one way: Amazing!
June 1, 2013
First, I’d like to thank Once Upon a Twilight for choosing me to be a part of the Havoc book review tour. I have to admit, I was nervous when I received the email stating I was accepted for the tour because I never read Vesper (Deviants #1) and I wasn’t sure how confused I was going to be. Luckily, I wasn’t that confused. There were a few names here or there that I didn’t know but that was mainly it.
I really enjoyed Jeff’s writing and surprisingly for not reading the first book, I couldn’t put it down. There was a new twist at every turn. When Emily and her pack went to the company that created them to find out what they were, I was literally holding my breath as they rounded every corner and walked through every door. The Shadowmen scared the crap out of me! I probably shouldn’t have read the book at night, right before I went to bed because I think I saw one lurking in the corner. And I really wasn’t expecting *******, *********, and ******** ***** to become one. The cheerleaders were a pain in the butt! Of course they’d be the ones who were ***********.
The ending was crazy! I just couldn’t believe that happened. I’m not sure I’m going to be able to wait for the third book to come out. I’m giving Havoc 5 stars and will definitely be getting myself a copy of Vesper to see how it all started.
Cesya MaRae Cuono author of the Elemental series.
I really enjoyed Jeff’s writing and surprisingly for not reading the first book, I couldn’t put it down. There was a new twist at every turn. When Emily and her pack went to the company that created them to find out what they were, I was literally holding my breath as they rounded every corner and walked through every door. The Shadowmen scared the crap out of me! I probably shouldn’t have read the book at night, right before I went to bed because I think I saw one lurking in the corner. And I really wasn’t expecting *******, *********, and ******** ***** to become one. The cheerleaders were a pain in the butt! Of course they’d be the ones who were ***********.
The ending was crazy! I just couldn’t believe that happened. I’m not sure I’m going to be able to wait for the third book to come out. I’m giving Havoc 5 stars and will definitely be getting myself a copy of Vesper to see how it all started.
Cesya MaRae Cuono author of the Elemental series.
February 21, 2012
I liked this book a lot. It picks up where we left off in Vesper. The only difference is the story is being told between reports about surveillance tapes at Vesper Inc. Emily is finally coming to grips with her new powers while also trying to figure out her relationship with Spencer. Dalton is back at school now from being almost killed by Dr. Gunther Elliott. They have a small pack now. But there is another female wolf that they are searching for. During their search for the missing pack member they also try to figure out why they were tampered with. Each of the personalities while their “Nightiime” selves is completely different from their usual behavior. But it seems as though the Nighttime versions of themselves pick up on the emotions they try to hide and keep locked away. Emily has to make some very difficult decisions for her pack and situations concerning her best friend Megan. (Whom I still don't’ really like, for the record.) This novel answers a few questions that were asked in Vesper, but it leaves you with even more questions that you want to be answered now.
February 23, 2014
I would just like to say that I'm so confused right now.
The end was a twist and then with the transcripts? Ya, I don't know what is going on.
Other then that, I have to say that I really liked this book. Werewolves are my favourite and this one is sort of a new one.
I liked the Emily gets a pack and she is growing in her character. I am sort of seeing her Nighttime/Daytime coming together a little bit. I also like that she doesn't take no as an answer and that her fierceness doesn't go away. Emily is learning and we get to learn with her.
What I didn't like:
The whole thing with Megan. Annoying and I just didn't think that the plot had room for her.
The love triangle or whatever it was between her, Spencer and Dalton. I understand that she wants to feel for herself, not for what BioZenith wants her to feel.
The fact that I still don't know what the hell a deviant and a vesper is.
Other then that, I enjoyed this one and I can't wait for the last one!
The end was a twist and then with the transcripts? Ya, I don't know what is going on.
Other then that, I have to say that I really liked this book. Werewolves are my favourite and this one is sort of a new one.
I liked the Emily gets a pack and she is growing in her character. I am sort of seeing her Nighttime/Daytime coming together a little bit. I also like that she doesn't take no as an answer and that her fierceness doesn't go away. Emily is learning and we get to learn with her.
What I didn't like:
The whole thing with Megan. Annoying and I just didn't think that the plot had room for her.
The love triangle or whatever it was between her, Spencer and Dalton. I understand that she wants to feel for herself, not for what BioZenith wants her to feel.
The fact that I still don't know what the hell a deviant and a vesper is.
Other then that, I enjoyed this one and I can't wait for the last one!
June 9, 2012
The 1st book I thought was "ok" I was in between liking and loving it. So I had to give the 2nd a chance....
Well I'm glad I did! I am not one to give away spoilers so I will go with some of the reasons why I enjoyed this book.
1). Love the fact of so many references to movies (Scream, Friday the 13th, Halloween & of course my favorite "Star Wars"), TV shows ie; "Alias", and the music.
2). It's action packed, there are no boring idle parts where you feel the need to skip a couple of pages just to move on.
The story in itself is great! When you read the Vesper company files, it tells you things you don't know throughout the book, which only makes you want to read more. This is so action packed and just makes you keep reading, I can't wait for the 3rd book!
Well I'm glad I did! I am not one to give away spoilers so I will go with some of the reasons why I enjoyed this book.
1). Love the fact of so many references to movies (Scream, Friday the 13th, Halloween & of course my favorite "Star Wars"), TV shows ie; "Alias", and the music.
2). It's action packed, there are no boring idle parts where you feel the need to skip a couple of pages just to move on.
The story in itself is great! When you read the Vesper company files, it tells you things you don't know throughout the book, which only makes you want to read more. This is so action packed and just makes you keep reading, I can't wait for the 3rd book!
February 23, 2013
Havoc picks up right where Vesper left off (like the very next day.) I had trouble remembering all the details of Vesper, but there were enough references back to what happened so that I wasn't too lost.
I ended up skimming a lot of this novel because a lot of it was fighting and people doing crazy things with their super powers, which I find boring. At the end things picked up again, and took an interesting turn. I'm not sure why this is a 3 book series. It seems like everything could have been trimmed down into one page-turning book. Ah well. I'll probably skim through the last book, just to see how everything ties up.
I ended up skimming a lot of this novel because a lot of it was fighting and people doing crazy things with their super powers, which I find boring. At the end things picked up again, and took an interesting turn. I'm not sure why this is a 3 book series. It seems like everything could have been trimmed down into one page-turning book. Ah well. I'll probably skim through the last book, just to see how everything ties up.
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