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Edge of Truth
Citizens who report to work on time, obey the Overlord’s laws, and stay off the Synbot’sradar, live long lives. Long, dull, monotonous lives.
It’s not a bad plan for sixteen-year-old Rena Moon whose emotions trigger earthquakes. In a world pitted against her, she strives for a life beyond working herself to death at the factory. Seeing an alternative, she risks selling relics from the forbidden lands at Market. It becomes the worst decision she ever made. Someone kidnaps her best friend in exchange for the one thing that would end her oppression.
Driven by loyalty, Rena and seventeen-year-old Nevan Jelani, soulful composer, green thumb extraordinaire, and the secret love of her life, plot to rescue her friend and reclaim her salvage. Still, the thought lingers whether Nevan is a true hero or another thief waiting for his chance at her loot. Events spin wildly, deepening Rena’s suspicions and pushing her limit of control. With more than her chance for freedom at stake, she must decide if she’s willing to kill to protect what’s precious to her. For once, the Overlord isn’t holding all the power, but can Rena live with being reduced to what she’s struggling so hard to escape?
It’s not a bad plan for sixteen-year-old Rena Moon whose emotions trigger earthquakes. In a world pitted against her, she strives for a life beyond working herself to death at the factory. Seeing an alternative, she risks selling relics from the forbidden lands at Market. It becomes the worst decision she ever made. Someone kidnaps her best friend in exchange for the one thing that would end her oppression.
Driven by loyalty, Rena and seventeen-year-old Nevan Jelani, soulful composer, green thumb extraordinaire, and the secret love of her life, plot to rescue her friend and reclaim her salvage. Still, the thought lingers whether Nevan is a true hero or another thief waiting for his chance at her loot. Events spin wildly, deepening Rena’s suspicions and pushing her limit of control. With more than her chance for freedom at stake, she must decide if she’s willing to kill to protect what’s precious to her. For once, the Overlord isn’t holding all the power, but can Rena live with being reduced to what she’s struggling so hard to escape?
249 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2012
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Natasha Hanova
4 books45 followersI write sweet and evocative romance with a dark twist. My experiences as a biracial Black woman fuel not only my storytelling, but my endeavors to lift and support other marginalized writers. As a military kid, I've called places as far as Germany home. I now live in Kansas with my amazing husband, twin boys, daughter, dog, and a sassy cat. I'm a hopeless chocoholic, tea drinker, tree climber, and wannabe juggler, whose acrylic on canvas is more about time with friends and family than skill. My Insta is mostly cats.
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December 22, 2013
This is a really good story that is set in a whole new futuristic world. It’s one of those books that you’re not sure where it’s going from the beginning, you think it’s just a book about normal teenage girls going through normal teenage stuff like boy crushes. Soon though you realize that things are a whole lot more complicated. You get to meet Rena and her best friend Blaze, who know each other really well, which is a good thing because they are often breaking the rules. And there are a lot of rules to follow. Well Rena is often breaking them and Blaze just gets pulled into her antics. I loved Rena and her desire to discover what is past the sterile, walled, oppressive community she lives in. She knows there is more beyond the boundaries than the people are being told but if she gets caught snooping there she knows the consequences could be devastating. And in fact they are but not in a way she could have imagined. When her friend gets taken because of something she, Rena has done, Rena again steps beyond the rules and finds herself teaming up with the guy she has a crush on. They find themselves on quest/journey/adventure to save Blaze.
Rena was such a real character to me, every time she got a fine for breaking a rule, I could feel her exasperation at the ridiculousness of it. Every time she spied on this teenager she had a crush on, I could feel her giddy excitement. Every time she took a chance to try something new, something almost always went wrong, I loved that she never let any of that stop her. The setting is very well done from the oppressed nature of Hollowcrest to the badlands to the ugly forest. As you read you feel like you’re fenced in. This is a story about a futuristic dystopian society, friendship and young love. I truly enjoyed this novel. 4.5/5 I was given a copy as part of a book tour.
Rena was such a real character to me, every time she got a fine for breaking a rule, I could feel her exasperation at the ridiculousness of it. Every time she spied on this teenager she had a crush on, I could feel her giddy excitement. Every time she took a chance to try something new, something almost always went wrong, I loved that she never let any of that stop her. The setting is very well done from the oppressed nature of Hollowcrest to the badlands to the ugly forest. As you read you feel like you’re fenced in. This is a story about a futuristic dystopian society, friendship and young love. I truly enjoyed this novel. 4.5/5 I was given a copy as part of a book tour.
June 19, 2013
Part of a book tour in a few days. Review to come then!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this dystopian novel. While the setting is familiar to many dystopian novels, the world building, character depth and interaction, unique “Other” gifts, make this book stand out. There is SUCH detail in this world, in the interactions, etc., that each scene is so vivid. The teenage Rena is so normal – dealing with what is basically going to be her stepmother and her endless “canyu”s is something that many can relate to, as well as pain in the butt little brothers and a dad that just doesn’t seem wholly there. So she’s relatable. And yet, she is one tough cookie with this power of destruction that she constantly is fighting to control so that she isn’t snatched away. Rena is admirable: she’s dedicated and devoted to her friend, utter loyalty, she is trustworthy, and she just DOES NOT GIVE UP.
Rena and her best friend, Blaze, come across a cave filled with ancient treasures. I found myself snickering as she waved her hand in front of what was obviously (to us) a photo album as opposed to a “broken video album” as she was expecting. Rena’s crush on Nevan and the gentle teenage stalking she does (trying to catch glimpses of him at the celebration, daydreaming about him, etc. this is not creepy stalking at all) is sweet and I loved how she kept putting her foot in her mouth.
Nevan has to be one of the most adorable, loveable love interests I have read in a long time. There isn’t any angst for him, other than a few glares at his little sister as she gives away his thoughts. He doesn’t have an ego, he doesn’t want to make Rena different, he just is and accepts what is, and the instant protectiveness is sweet. These two characters are perfect for one another.
Blaze, Rena, Nevan, and Chai are all likeable characters and I really wanted to read more. I want to follow them as they get older, as they move into adulthood and society. If I liked them this much at these teenage years, I cannot wait to see them as adults. Granted, their “tender” years are not tender by our standards, but downright harsh, practical, and all about survival. I was wholly disappointed when my kindle told me I was at 100% and wouldn’t move forward no matter how hard I touched the screen!
As you know by now, I try to keep my reviews as spoiler free as possible. So if this next section is frustrating to you, I apologize. I’m trying to talk about an occurrence without telling you a damn thing about it! As I was reading on my kindle, it was hard to put down once I got into it. There was a section near 85% or so where I gasped and said NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO and as the percentage kept ticking to 90%, 95% I thought for sure it was done. Happily, that event in particular rectifies itself and the ending, while not a cliffhanger, leaves open the possibility of future novels. I would definitely read more in this world: I would love to see how Rena develops her powers, the future of Chai and others, and what happens with those birch trees. 5 stars because I simply could not put it down, I wasn’t knocked out of reader zone, the story kept me engaged and elicited gasps and mutterings from me, the characters were easily relatable and likeable despite the harsh conditions of their lives, and goshdarnit it was just a good read!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this dystopian novel. While the setting is familiar to many dystopian novels, the world building, character depth and interaction, unique “Other” gifts, make this book stand out. There is SUCH detail in this world, in the interactions, etc., that each scene is so vivid. The teenage Rena is so normal – dealing with what is basically going to be her stepmother and her endless “canyu”s is something that many can relate to, as well as pain in the butt little brothers and a dad that just doesn’t seem wholly there. So she’s relatable. And yet, she is one tough cookie with this power of destruction that she constantly is fighting to control so that she isn’t snatched away. Rena is admirable: she’s dedicated and devoted to her friend, utter loyalty, she is trustworthy, and she just DOES NOT GIVE UP.
Rena and her best friend, Blaze, come across a cave filled with ancient treasures. I found myself snickering as she waved her hand in front of what was obviously (to us) a photo album as opposed to a “broken video album” as she was expecting. Rena’s crush on Nevan and the gentle teenage stalking she does (trying to catch glimpses of him at the celebration, daydreaming about him, etc. this is not creepy stalking at all) is sweet and I loved how she kept putting her foot in her mouth.
Nevan has to be one of the most adorable, loveable love interests I have read in a long time. There isn’t any angst for him, other than a few glares at his little sister as she gives away his thoughts. He doesn’t have an ego, he doesn’t want to make Rena different, he just is and accepts what is, and the instant protectiveness is sweet. These two characters are perfect for one another.
Blaze, Rena, Nevan, and Chai are all likeable characters and I really wanted to read more. I want to follow them as they get older, as they move into adulthood and society. If I liked them this much at these teenage years, I cannot wait to see them as adults. Granted, their “tender” years are not tender by our standards, but downright harsh, practical, and all about survival. I was wholly disappointed when my kindle told me I was at 100% and wouldn’t move forward no matter how hard I touched the screen!
As you know by now, I try to keep my reviews as spoiler free as possible. So if this next section is frustrating to you, I apologize. I’m trying to talk about an occurrence without telling you a damn thing about it! As I was reading on my kindle, it was hard to put down once I got into it. There was a section near 85% or so where I gasped and said NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO and as the percentage kept ticking to 90%, 95% I thought for sure it was done. Happily, that event in particular rectifies itself and the ending, while not a cliffhanger, leaves open the possibility of future novels. I would definitely read more in this world: I would love to see how Rena develops her powers, the future of Chai and others, and what happens with those birch trees. 5 stars because I simply could not put it down, I wasn’t knocked out of reader zone, the story kept me engaged and elicited gasps and mutterings from me, the characters were easily relatable and likeable despite the harsh conditions of their lives, and goshdarnit it was just a good read!
March 28, 2013
Edge of Truth is a dystopian tale by author Natasha Hanova. Trapped in a world where she can never achieve more than the society has 'approved' for her, Rena Moon is a typical teenager. She rebels against everything from the Overlord to the Synbots to her father and aunt. Rena wants more and determines she can get more. The slight wrinkle to things is her 'secret'. She's an Other, one of those gifted with a hidden ability.
Like most girls she's got a bestie, Blaze, and a crush, Nevan, and she has a lot on her plate. There's the Solstice Celebration, avoiding her problematic little brothers, and her constant search for a way out of 'Hollowdump' as she calls her hometown. On one search into Westrock, she stumbles upon a treasure. That might be an understatement since Rena's 'Other' trait is the ability to sense earthquakes. In this case, the quake unearths the cave of riches.
The fortuitous find represents freedom from the oppressive Overlord Andrick and the way of life she's fought against. A reluctant Blaze agrees to help her market the treasures. Unfortunately, they don't make it home before curfew and seek refuge from the Synbots at Nevan's home much to Rena's horror. Embarrassing moments pile up for her there, and she's still got to face her father the next day. Rena's grounding forces Blaze to go to market without her and attempt to sell the goods. This is Blaze's strength and she does well. Both girls gear up for the Solstice Celebration now that they have outfits fit for who they really are, not who society has made them.
The first sign of a problem is when Rena shows up, but Blaze doesn't. When it becomes apparent someone has kidnapped Blaze, Nevan joins Rena in the search for her bestie. Balancing her growing attraction to Nevan with her worry for Blaze and her guilt that her desire to leave Hollowdump is what caused her friend to go missing, Rena follows the path of clues. She knows her 'directions challenged' best friend is completely unable to lead her kidnapper to the cave and fears what he'll do when he realizes it. What results is a suspense filled ride across uncharted territory during the 'burn', a dangerous sun without the protection of the ozone layer. Problem with her ability is she also causes quakes. She has to worry about and control her emotions as they search. This would be totally easier without Nevan by her side.
Rena is an independent minded female character, which is a huge plus in YA. Blaze is also a strong character although quite different from Rena. Nevan is the quintessential guy crush who can send a girl over the edge causing her to almost forget everything, even her missing bestie, by simply touching her hand. Power is at the heart of the book. In a dystopian society, it often is. However, independence and hope and loyalty win the day in Edge of Truth. The book is an edge of your seat roller coaster ride through a mine field, at the same time it maintains a sweet tale about friendship and first love. It's a YA must read.
I received an ARC of Edge of Truth for the purpose of this review.
Like most girls she's got a bestie, Blaze, and a crush, Nevan, and she has a lot on her plate. There's the Solstice Celebration, avoiding her problematic little brothers, and her constant search for a way out of 'Hollowdump' as she calls her hometown. On one search into Westrock, she stumbles upon a treasure. That might be an understatement since Rena's 'Other' trait is the ability to sense earthquakes. In this case, the quake unearths the cave of riches.
The fortuitous find represents freedom from the oppressive Overlord Andrick and the way of life she's fought against. A reluctant Blaze agrees to help her market the treasures. Unfortunately, they don't make it home before curfew and seek refuge from the Synbots at Nevan's home much to Rena's horror. Embarrassing moments pile up for her there, and she's still got to face her father the next day. Rena's grounding forces Blaze to go to market without her and attempt to sell the goods. This is Blaze's strength and she does well. Both girls gear up for the Solstice Celebration now that they have outfits fit for who they really are, not who society has made them.
The first sign of a problem is when Rena shows up, but Blaze doesn't. When it becomes apparent someone has kidnapped Blaze, Nevan joins Rena in the search for her bestie. Balancing her growing attraction to Nevan with her worry for Blaze and her guilt that her desire to leave Hollowdump is what caused her friend to go missing, Rena follows the path of clues. She knows her 'directions challenged' best friend is completely unable to lead her kidnapper to the cave and fears what he'll do when he realizes it. What results is a suspense filled ride across uncharted territory during the 'burn', a dangerous sun without the protection of the ozone layer. Problem with her ability is she also causes quakes. She has to worry about and control her emotions as they search. This would be totally easier without Nevan by her side.
Rena is an independent minded female character, which is a huge plus in YA. Blaze is also a strong character although quite different from Rena. Nevan is the quintessential guy crush who can send a girl over the edge causing her to almost forget everything, even her missing bestie, by simply touching her hand. Power is at the heart of the book. In a dystopian society, it often is. However, independence and hope and loyalty win the day in Edge of Truth. The book is an edge of your seat roller coaster ride through a mine field, at the same time it maintains a sweet tale about friendship and first love. It's a YA must read.
I received an ARC of Edge of Truth for the purpose of this review.
May 19, 2013
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Edge of Truth follows sixteen-year-old Rena, a citizen of a walled-in community controlled by an Overlord. She dreams of one day being able to afford to buy land in Eden, an apparent domed-in community. When Rena and her best friend, Blaze, find a secret stash of artifacts, she thinks she's found her ticket to Eden. Unfortunately, someone else wants the artifacts for themselves, and they kidnap Blaze, trying to force her to show them the location of the stash. Rena, along with new friend and longtime crush Nevan, must attempt to rescue Blaze.
I enjoyed Edge of Truth. I thought it started out interesting, and the world Rena lived in intrigued me. Rena's ability, to feel the vibrations of the earth and to somewhat control them based on her emotions, was interesting. The way the author described it, and the emotions she used when describing Rena's feelings regarding her ability, really pulled me in and made me empathize with her. Instead of just thinking "Oh, wow, what a neat power. I wonder how she's going to use it..." I was thinking "Yeesh, this poor girl. Cool ability, but dang, seems so hard to control!" The ability wasn't described as some kind of super hero power, but instead as something of a burden. Not only did Rena risk being taken away by her government if they found out about her, she also risked harming those she loved if she lost control of her power - and she seemed only partially able to control it.
The love story between Rena and Nevan was sweet. It seemed like there was so much unsaid, though. I felt like they were both hiding something from the other, especially Nevan, since the story is told by Rena. The "sparks" that flew between the two almost seemed over the top, which I don't always enjoy, but for some reason they didn't bother me so much here. The love story almost seemed like the sweet fantasy of a lovesick teen experiencing her first serious crush. Perhaps it was, but that didn't make it bad. It seemed to flow nicely and just gave me the warm fuzzies.
The only complaints I have are the world building and the ending. The ending seemed a little abrupt. It was almost like it just ended in the middle of a scene. This left me wondering if Edge of Truth is the first book in a series, because the way the book ends just screams "sequel." I'm hoping it does end up being a series because it seems like so much more could be done with the story. The explanation of the world Rena lives in was good, but I felt like there could have been more. What was the war that wiped out the area? Was it nuclear? Does that explain the Burning they're all eager to avoid? How did the Overlord come into power? What is the necessity of Eden and the domes? If the book is one in a series, the scant explanations make more sense, since there will be more time to explore everything. I'm very much hoping there's more to come, because I'd like to see what happens next with Rena, Nevan, and Blaze.
3.5 stars, rounded up. I'd like to thank the author for the opportunity to read Edge of Truth, and for being so understanding about some problems we had getting the copy to me!
Edge of Truth follows sixteen-year-old Rena, a citizen of a walled-in community controlled by an Overlord. She dreams of one day being able to afford to buy land in Eden, an apparent domed-in community. When Rena and her best friend, Blaze, find a secret stash of artifacts, she thinks she's found her ticket to Eden. Unfortunately, someone else wants the artifacts for themselves, and they kidnap Blaze, trying to force her to show them the location of the stash. Rena, along with new friend and longtime crush Nevan, must attempt to rescue Blaze.
I enjoyed Edge of Truth. I thought it started out interesting, and the world Rena lived in intrigued me. Rena's ability, to feel the vibrations of the earth and to somewhat control them based on her emotions, was interesting. The way the author described it, and the emotions she used when describing Rena's feelings regarding her ability, really pulled me in and made me empathize with her. Instead of just thinking "Oh, wow, what a neat power. I wonder how she's going to use it..." I was thinking "Yeesh, this poor girl. Cool ability, but dang, seems so hard to control!" The ability wasn't described as some kind of super hero power, but instead as something of a burden. Not only did Rena risk being taken away by her government if they found out about her, she also risked harming those she loved if she lost control of her power - and she seemed only partially able to control it.
The love story between Rena and Nevan was sweet. It seemed like there was so much unsaid, though. I felt like they were both hiding something from the other, especially Nevan, since the story is told by Rena. The "sparks" that flew between the two almost seemed over the top, which I don't always enjoy, but for some reason they didn't bother me so much here. The love story almost seemed like the sweet fantasy of a lovesick teen experiencing her first serious crush. Perhaps it was, but that didn't make it bad. It seemed to flow nicely and just gave me the warm fuzzies.
The only complaints I have are the world building and the ending. The ending seemed a little abrupt. It was almost like it just ended in the middle of a scene. This left me wondering if Edge of Truth is the first book in a series, because the way the book ends just screams "sequel." I'm hoping it does end up being a series because it seems like so much more could be done with the story. The explanation of the world Rena lives in was good, but I felt like there could have been more. What was the war that wiped out the area? Was it nuclear? Does that explain the Burning they're all eager to avoid? How did the Overlord come into power? What is the necessity of Eden and the domes? If the book is one in a series, the scant explanations make more sense, since there will be more time to explore everything. I'm very much hoping there's more to come, because I'd like to see what happens next with Rena, Nevan, and Blaze.
3.5 stars, rounded up. I'd like to thank the author for the opportunity to read Edge of Truth, and for being so understanding about some problems we had getting the copy to me!
June 9, 2013
Edge Of Truth is a PHENOMENAL dystopian read! I like dystopians but I don't read enough of them to be an expert like my girl Kayleigh but I will say that this book took the cake. Man there was so much going on and every time I thought it was one way it was really another way. This kept me hooked liked no other because I wanted no I needed to keep reading because I needed to find out what was happening. The world Natasha has created and crafted is absolutely amazing!
The rules are simple follow these rules and you will live disobey or break the rules you will be punished. So the rules are easy just obey the overlord's laws, report to work on time, and stay away from the synbot's and you will be fine. Break these rules and you will be punished.
Rena is a 16 year old with a secret and that secret could get her killed. See Rena has a special ability that is triggered by her emotions so she tries to stay calm all the time. Sometimes are harder than others to control her emotions but for the most part Rena has great control. She works in a factory and for extra money she illegally sells relics from the forbidden lands at the local market. Rena is just living day to day when one day her best friend is kidnapped. The kidnappers want something from Rena but the question is whether or not she will give it to them.
Rena enlists the help of her secret crush Nevan but as they start planning to rescue her best friend Rena wonders if Nevan is out for her loot or is he really serious about helping Rena find her best friend. Then things start to go downhill and Rena is starting to lose control. Will she be able to control her special powers? Will she risk everything for her best friend? Will Nevan prove to be something else or will he really show her he cares about her and finding her best friend?
This is a must read dystopin for the summer that will leave you breathless and wanting more!
The rules are simple follow these rules and you will live disobey or break the rules you will be punished. So the rules are easy just obey the overlord's laws, report to work on time, and stay away from the synbot's and you will be fine. Break these rules and you will be punished.
Rena is a 16 year old with a secret and that secret could get her killed. See Rena has a special ability that is triggered by her emotions so she tries to stay calm all the time. Sometimes are harder than others to control her emotions but for the most part Rena has great control. She works in a factory and for extra money she illegally sells relics from the forbidden lands at the local market. Rena is just living day to day when one day her best friend is kidnapped. The kidnappers want something from Rena but the question is whether or not she will give it to them.
Rena enlists the help of her secret crush Nevan but as they start planning to rescue her best friend Rena wonders if Nevan is out for her loot or is he really serious about helping Rena find her best friend. Then things start to go downhill and Rena is starting to lose control. Will she be able to control her special powers? Will she risk everything for her best friend? Will Nevan prove to be something else or will he really show her he cares about her and finding her best friend?
This is a must read dystopin for the summer that will leave you breathless and wanting more!
June 8, 2013
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Honestly I wasn't planing on reading this series at first cause it sounded like any other dystopian but then they needed more bloggers for the tour and I decided to give it a try. I can gladly say that that was a good decision. This book has similar idea like other dystopian novels but still it's not typical.
Here we meet our main character Rena who lives in a world where everyone must obey the Overlord's laws. She must be as everyone else and people who are different aren't welcoming. People's lives became dull and monotonous as they live within the borders that are set for them. Rena is sick and tired of that life and she decides to do anything possible to get away from her factory job, gets rich and gains better life. So she starts wondering. Starts searching out of the borders for the things that are left and yet undiscovered as you can sell them for really good price. Only the problems start when her best friend is taken because of her. She must find a way to help her and surprisingly Nevan joins her. They have to pass many dangerous places on their quest.
Edge of Truth was a really thrilling and interesting read. It's action-packed and you can't wait to see what happens next. But, yes there is but, I had some issues with this series. They are mostly because many things are left unanswered here and I had to ask myself why plenty of times. Starting with their hair-styles. They wear dreadlocks and I had no idea why. Also what happened to the world as we know it. I mean I guess something are left in secret for the sequel but I needed some little details to understand this book better.
All in all I look forward reading the second book in this series.
Honestly I wasn't planing on reading this series at first cause it sounded like any other dystopian but then they needed more bloggers for the tour and I decided to give it a try. I can gladly say that that was a good decision. This book has similar idea like other dystopian novels but still it's not typical.
Here we meet our main character Rena who lives in a world where everyone must obey the Overlord's laws. She must be as everyone else and people who are different aren't welcoming. People's lives became dull and monotonous as they live within the borders that are set for them. Rena is sick and tired of that life and she decides to do anything possible to get away from her factory job, gets rich and gains better life. So she starts wondering. Starts searching out of the borders for the things that are left and yet undiscovered as you can sell them for really good price. Only the problems start when her best friend is taken because of her. She must find a way to help her and surprisingly Nevan joins her. They have to pass many dangerous places on their quest.
Edge of Truth was a really thrilling and interesting read. It's action-packed and you can't wait to see what happens next. But, yes there is but, I had some issues with this series. They are mostly because many things are left unanswered here and I had to ask myself why plenty of times. Starting with their hair-styles. They wear dreadlocks and I had no idea why. Also what happened to the world as we know it. I mean I guess something are left in secret for the sequel but I needed some little details to understand this book better.
All in all I look forward reading the second book in this series.
July 9, 2013
The farther I got into Edge of Truth, the more I liked it. By the midway point, I was won over, and by the end, I was doing a fist pump.
I liked the leads, Nevan especially. He's a to-die-for hero for sure, not to mention a downright nice guy. Rena's abilities are original--that was good, too. And the action scenes are well-written, keeping me on the edge of my seat.
The ending was satisfying enough that I wouldn't dare call it bad, but I agree with some of the other reviews. There were some questions left unanswered and details that could have been better explored. Sequel, please! :)
I liked the leads, Nevan especially. He's a to-die-for hero for sure, not to mention a downright nice guy. Rena's abilities are original--that was good, too. And the action scenes are well-written, keeping me on the edge of my seat.
The ending was satisfying enough that I wouldn't dare call it bad, but I agree with some of the other reviews. There were some questions left unanswered and details that could have been better explored. Sequel, please! :)
June 28, 2013
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4/5 stars
Budding love, new friendships, and undying loyalty are only a few reasons I loved this story.
I did have a few problems with the book. Well, not problems really, just questions that weren't answered. Two of them being: How did Overlord Andrick come to power? Why are some people Others? It doesn't seem to be genetic, but I would've liked to know a lot more about them. Although, because they're all in hiding, Rena might not know either. A second book definitely could answer all of these questions and then show us what happens after the ending. The great ending, which I will expand on later.
Rena has a huge secret, she's Other, and even her best friend doesn't know. That's until she accidentally caused an earthquake bigger than she expected and almost hurt her. Blaze promises to keep her secret, about her powers and the cave they find with treasures. Treasures that later cause Blaze to be kidnapped. Her kidnappers will try to have her show them the caves, but with her awful sense of direction, she doesn't know where they are. Blaze might have sold some of them treasures, but that's because of her amazing bargaining skills (and because Rena was grounded), only Rena knows where the caves are. Rena will go to all lengths to get her best friend back, but Nevan finds out and won't let her do it alone. I'm really glad Rena wasn't alone, Nevan was a great addition to the story (as well as his sister, Chai, but I rather you find out how amazing she is on your own), once they started talking I knew they'd be a great couple. Nevan seemed like he would be a very quiet character in the beginning, but he opens up as the book goes on.
Rena and Nevan had never spoken before, but when she and Blaze show up to his house after curfew looking for a place to stay. His presence makes her heart race, and she can't thin or stop saying exactly whats on her mind.
"Sweet Mother Earth. I'm sorry. I didn't know. I didn't mean to sit on your bed. I mean, I always wondered what it would be like but..." She caught the flash of crinkles on Nevan's forehead and the slackness of his jaw before she spun toward the door.
Their romance was sweet, and took it's time. They were friends, more than that even, but Rena would be confused when she was with Blaze and Nevan, should she sleep on her side facing Nevan, or Blaze? She wanted to keep her long term friendship while also nurturing the new friendship with Nevan, someone she's dreamed about being with, and maybe, she finally can be.
So I won't ruin the plot, I won't mention who kidnapped Blaze, but I can mention the Synbot's, and the Overlord. Synbot's are like the police of this world, only worse. Rena hasn't started earning wages yet, and she's already over 200,000 units in debt, for simple things like kicking a can or twig and talking back to the Synbot's, if only to explain that what she did wasn't wrong. The idea of Synbot's is nice, but the Overlords laws seemed very overwhelming.
I must mention I love the entire time they're in the Underground, but I won't say anything more about it. The ending made me so happy, but I really, truly think she left ample space for another story to be written. The book, as a standalone, would be fine. With another book to tie up all of the loose ends, plus tell the readers more about the Others and the world Rena lives in would be great. I would definitely buy the second book, and hope enough people agree to convince the publisher to publish another one of these books, and Natasha Hanova to write another.
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4/5 stars
Budding love, new friendships, and undying loyalty are only a few reasons I loved this story.
I did have a few problems with the book. Well, not problems really, just questions that weren't answered. Two of them being: How did Overlord Andrick come to power? Why are some people Others? It doesn't seem to be genetic, but I would've liked to know a lot more about them. Although, because they're all in hiding, Rena might not know either. A second book definitely could answer all of these questions and then show us what happens after the ending. The great ending, which I will expand on later.
Rena has a huge secret, she's Other, and even her best friend doesn't know. That's until she accidentally caused an earthquake bigger than she expected and almost hurt her. Blaze promises to keep her secret, about her powers and the cave they find with treasures. Treasures that later cause Blaze to be kidnapped. Her kidnappers will try to have her show them the caves, but with her awful sense of direction, she doesn't know where they are. Blaze might have sold some of them treasures, but that's because of her amazing bargaining skills (and because Rena was grounded), only Rena knows where the caves are. Rena will go to all lengths to get her best friend back, but Nevan finds out and won't let her do it alone. I'm really glad Rena wasn't alone, Nevan was a great addition to the story (as well as his sister, Chai, but I rather you find out how amazing she is on your own), once they started talking I knew they'd be a great couple. Nevan seemed like he would be a very quiet character in the beginning, but he opens up as the book goes on.
Rena and Nevan had never spoken before, but when she and Blaze show up to his house after curfew looking for a place to stay. His presence makes her heart race, and she can't thin or stop saying exactly whats on her mind.
"Sweet Mother Earth. I'm sorry. I didn't know. I didn't mean to sit on your bed. I mean, I always wondered what it would be like but..." She caught the flash of crinkles on Nevan's forehead and the slackness of his jaw before she spun toward the door.
Their romance was sweet, and took it's time. They were friends, more than that even, but Rena would be confused when she was with Blaze and Nevan, should she sleep on her side facing Nevan, or Blaze? She wanted to keep her long term friendship while also nurturing the new friendship with Nevan, someone she's dreamed about being with, and maybe, she finally can be.
So I won't ruin the plot, I won't mention who kidnapped Blaze, but I can mention the Synbot's, and the Overlord. Synbot's are like the police of this world, only worse. Rena hasn't started earning wages yet, and she's already over 200,000 units in debt, for simple things like kicking a can or twig and talking back to the Synbot's, if only to explain that what she did wasn't wrong. The idea of Synbot's is nice, but the Overlords laws seemed very overwhelming.
I must mention I love the entire time they're in the Underground, but I won't say anything more about it. The ending made me so happy, but I really, truly think she left ample space for another story to be written. The book, as a standalone, would be fine. With another book to tie up all of the loose ends, plus tell the readers more about the Others and the world Rena lives in would be great. I would definitely buy the second book, and hope enough people agree to convince the publisher to publish another one of these books, and Natasha Hanova to write another.
February 17, 2013
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
I love dystopian fiction - I think that's pretty obvious. So when I saw this on the Making Connections goodreads group I had to have it, no questions asked. And whilst not blown away, it certainly piqued my interest.
The world, whilst not standout unique, was interesting and generally very well built. Not sure whether a sequel is being planned (?) but if it is then this is something that would certainly draw me to read it - simply because I would like to see it expanded. The Others were whispered about and mentioned frequently, but in Edge of Truth there was little scope of, or connection between, their abilities and no reason explored behind why they had been blessed with these powers.
The opening page put me off Rena and Nevan slightly because of the way the reader was just left simply to believe the insta-love between the pairing. However, throughout the course of the novel I came to root for them more and more until I eventually fell for them completely - leading to a few heartbreaking moments. Other characters such as Trace and Blaze, particularly Blaze, I LOVED Blaze, were well developed. Again on Blaze, I really enjoyed her character development from just a timid sidekick to a far more respectable individual who truly held her own beside Rena in the Badlands - an interesting transition and incredibly well-written friendship.
Despite the repetitive use of 'bodink' (which, alongside 'SME' I neither understand nor could find any definition of) and a couple of areas which could have done with slightly better editing, I have to say that it was a decent read on the whole which kept me entertained for a few hours. I would certainly read a sequel and I'm sure I would enjoy it, but giving this book four stars would have put it on the same level as Divergent or The Hobbit or There and Back Again according to my previous ratings - and I don't think I can justify that.
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An advanced reading copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I love dystopian fiction - I think that's pretty obvious. So when I saw this on the Making Connections goodreads group I had to have it, no questions asked. And whilst not blown away, it certainly piqued my interest.
The world, whilst not standout unique, was interesting and generally very well built. Not sure whether a sequel is being planned (?) but if it is then this is something that would certainly draw me to read it - simply because I would like to see it expanded. The Others were whispered about and mentioned frequently, but in Edge of Truth there was little scope of, or connection between, their abilities and no reason explored behind why they had been blessed with these powers.
The opening page put me off Rena and Nevan slightly because of the way the reader was just left simply to believe the insta-love between the pairing. However, throughout the course of the novel I came to root for them more and more until I eventually fell for them completely - leading to a few heartbreaking moments. Other characters such as Trace and Blaze, particularly Blaze, I LOVED Blaze, were well developed. Again on Blaze, I really enjoyed her character development from just a timid sidekick to a far more respectable individual who truly held her own beside Rena in the Badlands - an interesting transition and incredibly well-written friendship.
Despite the repetitive use of 'bodink' (which, alongside 'SME' I neither understand nor could find any definition of) and a couple of areas which could have done with slightly better editing, I have to say that it was a decent read on the whole which kept me entertained for a few hours. I would certainly read a sequel and I'm sure I would enjoy it, but giving this book four stars would have put it on the same level as Divergent or The Hobbit or There and Back Again according to my previous ratings - and I don't think I can justify that.
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An advanced reading copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 16, 2013
A YA dystopian novel, EDGE OF TRUTH, is centered on Rena Moon, a teenage girl who is going through the day-to-day motions of school and her monotonous internship while attempting to hide her supernatural abilities. For those who aren’t familiar with the new dystopian genre, think Hunger Games, a futuristic, post-disaster, new-world sort of story. Rena isn’t happy with the governmental system and dreams of one day making enough money to move away to a better city. She’s not afraid to break a rule here and there and acknowledges that she won’t stay in her cookie cutter life forever.
After stepping a little too far out of the boundaries, she unceremoniously meets Nevan, who ends up being her saving grace. It doesn’t hurt that she’s had a major crush on him forever, and it almost seems too good to be true that the guy she’s dreamed about is suddenly a central part of her life. It doesn’t take long for the reader to discover why she likes him so much. Not only is he completely good looking, but he’s also talented and has a great personality.
Even though Rena likes him, she is leery of trusting anyone with her huge secrets. In the current government, it is not okay to have supernatural abilities. Those who display unique gifts tend to disappear, and that makes it difficult to put too much trust in anyone. She has also discovered a way that may one day break her free from her preordained future. She wants to open up to Nevan completely but is understandably hesitant.
I love the characters in the story, even the supporting characters like Rena’s best friend, Blaze, and Nevan’s adorable sister, Chai. Each character has unique personality traits that are cleverly developed and help to carry the story. EDGE OF TRUTH was a fast-read, page turner, and as I was reading it, I kept wondering if there was going to be a sequel because I didn’t want the story to end. In fact, as soon as I finished the story, I had to contact Natasha to ask her if she had plans for a sequel. I won’t reveal what she told me, but I will say that any future books this talented writer publishes I will definitely be reading!
After stepping a little too far out of the boundaries, she unceremoniously meets Nevan, who ends up being her saving grace. It doesn’t hurt that she’s had a major crush on him forever, and it almost seems too good to be true that the guy she’s dreamed about is suddenly a central part of her life. It doesn’t take long for the reader to discover why she likes him so much. Not only is he completely good looking, but he’s also talented and has a great personality.
Even though Rena likes him, she is leery of trusting anyone with her huge secrets. In the current government, it is not okay to have supernatural abilities. Those who display unique gifts tend to disappear, and that makes it difficult to put too much trust in anyone. She has also discovered a way that may one day break her free from her preordained future. She wants to open up to Nevan completely but is understandably hesitant.
I love the characters in the story, even the supporting characters like Rena’s best friend, Blaze, and Nevan’s adorable sister, Chai. Each character has unique personality traits that are cleverly developed and help to carry the story. EDGE OF TRUTH was a fast-read, page turner, and as I was reading it, I kept wondering if there was going to be a sequel because I didn’t want the story to end. In fact, as soon as I finished the story, I had to contact Natasha to ask her if she had plans for a sequel. I won’t reveal what she told me, but I will say that any future books this talented writer publishes I will definitely be reading!
May 8, 2013
The Story-
Sixteen-year old Rena Moon lives in a walled city controlled by an Overlord. The Overlord uses robotic Synbot's to control the people and make sure his strict laws are enforced. Rena wants to do more than work herself into old age, and plans on making herself rich selling wares at Market.
Rena's hopes grow when she and her best friend Blaze find a hidden cache of old world items in the forbidden lands. But, when they try to sell their treasure, Blaze is kidnapped and tortured.
Rena turns to her secret crush, Nevan, to help her find Blaze. As the two grow close, Rena is forced to tell him her secret, that she can feel vibrations in the earth and cause earthquakes. Being "Other" is a crime, and Rena fears for her life. Luckily, Nevan knows all about secrets because his little sister has a power of her own.
Can Rena and Nevan find Blaze before it is too late? and stay out of the Overlord's hands?
My Thoughts-
This is a great action filled YA dystopian. I love the world that Natasha builds. From what I can tell, the people believe the Overlord's lies that life outside their wall is desolate. Rena finds out otherwise, but the Overlord's half trues keep the people in bondage. Rena's world is one in which you burn to death if you're outside in the afternoon sun. Ouch, so of course the people believe the Overlord.
There is also an allusion to the fact that the Overland might be capturing people with "Other" powers. Unfortunately, this scenario doesn't play out in this book, and I'm wondering if maybe there is a sequel.
Rena is a wonderful character full of spunk and ambition. She is not content with the status quo, and is willing to work hard to make it to the top. The beginning of the book is fun, as we watch Rena stalk Nevan, a drummer, afraid to tell him how she feels.
I think readers will enjoy this book. It mixes the dystopian world with paranormal powers, two things I love.
Sixteen-year old Rena Moon lives in a walled city controlled by an Overlord. The Overlord uses robotic Synbot's to control the people and make sure his strict laws are enforced. Rena wants to do more than work herself into old age, and plans on making herself rich selling wares at Market.
Rena's hopes grow when she and her best friend Blaze find a hidden cache of old world items in the forbidden lands. But, when they try to sell their treasure, Blaze is kidnapped and tortured.
Rena turns to her secret crush, Nevan, to help her find Blaze. As the two grow close, Rena is forced to tell him her secret, that she can feel vibrations in the earth and cause earthquakes. Being "Other" is a crime, and Rena fears for her life. Luckily, Nevan knows all about secrets because his little sister has a power of her own.
Can Rena and Nevan find Blaze before it is too late? and stay out of the Overlord's hands?
My Thoughts-
This is a great action filled YA dystopian. I love the world that Natasha builds. From what I can tell, the people believe the Overlord's lies that life outside their wall is desolate. Rena finds out otherwise, but the Overlord's half trues keep the people in bondage. Rena's world is one in which you burn to death if you're outside in the afternoon sun. Ouch, so of course the people believe the Overlord.
There is also an allusion to the fact that the Overland might be capturing people with "Other" powers. Unfortunately, this scenario doesn't play out in this book, and I'm wondering if maybe there is a sequel.
Rena is a wonderful character full of spunk and ambition. She is not content with the status quo, and is willing to work hard to make it to the top. The beginning of the book is fun, as we watch Rena stalk Nevan, a drummer, afraid to tell him how she feels.
I think readers will enjoy this book. It mixes the dystopian world with paranormal powers, two things I love.
May 23, 2013
I really liked the idea of the Others. Rena's power was definitely one I hadn't come across before. The characters had their strengths and weakness, and they were easy to relate to since they acted like teenagers would (though perhaps a bit too much like modern ones considering they're supposed to be advanced). They even had their own lingo and slang, which I appreciated, since its adds to the realism of a world when not overdone - such as SME ("Sweet Mother Earth"), their version OMG. I'm still not sure what a "bodink" is defined as, but the reader gets the gist of its meaning by its use.
A flaw though, in my opinion, was that quite a chunk felt a bit more 'harlequin romance' than peril, especially during the few days they took to find her friend. But I must admit the author knows how to describe how a girl with a crush feels. I do wish there had been a bit more world-building. What the author provided did give us a picture of Rena's hometown, but I wish there was a bit more squalor in the Quads, and maybe a sight of what Nesties look like in comparison. I also wish there were explanations as to how their world got the way it is, how Andrick got complete power, what happened to her mother, and how Others came to be. I also wish Trace had been featured a bit more.
The ending and a few other unanswered questions raised in the story (in addition to the above mentioned) lead me to believe that there is a possibility of future books. If so, I'll be interested to see where Rena and her friends' adventures take them next.
Note: I received an advanced copy from the author for a fair and honest review.
A flaw though, in my opinion, was that quite a chunk felt a bit more 'harlequin romance' than peril, especially during the few days they took to find her friend. But I must admit the author knows how to describe how a girl with a crush feels. I do wish there had been a bit more world-building. What the author provided did give us a picture of Rena's hometown, but I wish there was a bit more squalor in the Quads, and maybe a sight of what Nesties look like in comparison. I also wish there were explanations as to how their world got the way it is, how Andrick got complete power, what happened to her mother, and how Others came to be. I also wish Trace had been featured a bit more.
The ending and a few other unanswered questions raised in the story (in addition to the above mentioned) lead me to believe that there is a possibility of future books. If so, I'll be interested to see where Rena and her friends' adventures take them next.
Note: I received an advanced copy from the author for a fair and honest review.
June 9, 2013
This is the first dystopian novel I have read for a while, and I was excited to start Edge of Truth. The world of Hollowcrest which Natasha Hanova creates is a joyless one, its citizens governed by Overlord Andrick who the reader never meets, and the Synbots, who enforce the society's laws.
Whilst reading Edge of Truth I saw Natasha Hanova's imaginary world as a frightening vision into our future; the sun burning the earth and its inhabitants; castes based upon an allocated job; all history wiped out and hidden away.
I enjoyed Edge of Truth more for its paranormal element, which I feel Natasha Hanova blended into the dystopian storyline perfectly so that the storylines completely merged.
Although I never entirely liked or trusted Blaze, I love the characters of Nevan and Rena and thought the relationship which they share is intriguing. Rena is brave and intelligent, but disillusioned by the society in which they live. Her 'other' power is strong, but she is ashamed of herself and has yet to control herself. She is also infatuated with Nevan and when he flirts with her she doubts his intentions. Nevan is automatically protective towards Rena, and I love the sweetness of his small touches. Their relationship develops as a friendship, and they are both very guarded around each other. I enjoyed the way in which Natasha Hanova allowed their romance to build naturally and they felt natural emotions like embarrassment.
For me Edge of Truth was a complete story which I hope Natasha Hanova might follow with a sequel. The world-building was imaginative and enthralling; the characterisation vivid and Natasha Hanova draws on the readers emotions.
Go and grab it!
Whilst reading Edge of Truth I saw Natasha Hanova's imaginary world as a frightening vision into our future; the sun burning the earth and its inhabitants; castes based upon an allocated job; all history wiped out and hidden away.
I enjoyed Edge of Truth more for its paranormal element, which I feel Natasha Hanova blended into the dystopian storyline perfectly so that the storylines completely merged.
Although I never entirely liked or trusted Blaze, I love the characters of Nevan and Rena and thought the relationship which they share is intriguing. Rena is brave and intelligent, but disillusioned by the society in which they live. Her 'other' power is strong, but she is ashamed of herself and has yet to control herself. She is also infatuated with Nevan and when he flirts with her she doubts his intentions. Nevan is automatically protective towards Rena, and I love the sweetness of his small touches. Their relationship develops as a friendship, and they are both very guarded around each other. I enjoyed the way in which Natasha Hanova allowed their romance to build naturally and they felt natural emotions like embarrassment.
For me Edge of Truth was a complete story which I hope Natasha Hanova might follow with a sequel. The world-building was imaginative and enthralling; the characterisation vivid and Natasha Hanova draws on the readers emotions.
Go and grab it!
June 22, 2013
This book was part of a blog tour I received an ARC for my honest review
Rena and her best friend Blaze find secret these artifacts, she thinks it will be her chance to get to Eden but Blaze gets taken by the people who want the artifacts more than Rena. With the help of Nevan her crush and new friend, they set out to find Blaze. Rena, however, has a secret she can feel the vibrations in the earth and can cause earthquakes with her emotions. This was one of those books that I read the synopsis and thought it looked kind of interesting and different, I was way off, this book went beyond kind of interesting into addictive territory. I loved how the author came up with new words this gave the book a certain quirky uniqueness. Rena poor girl was dealing with a lot and I felt bad for her. The way the author described her crush and feelings for Nevan were age appropriate, she also had problems with learning how to deal with her ability. Nevan was a nice guy and a good balance to Rena. What really made this book was the writing, the author did an amazing job of describing something little that you wouldn't think would matter, but when added all together it creates this great scene. My only problem was I needed more of a back story, there were a few missing elements that left me with a few questions when I was done. Edge of Truth is a great read that will suck you in, have you rooting for the characters and adding a new author to your favorites list.
Rena and her best friend Blaze find secret these artifacts, she thinks it will be her chance to get to Eden but Blaze gets taken by the people who want the artifacts more than Rena. With the help of Nevan her crush and new friend, they set out to find Blaze. Rena, however, has a secret she can feel the vibrations in the earth and can cause earthquakes with her emotions. This was one of those books that I read the synopsis and thought it looked kind of interesting and different, I was way off, this book went beyond kind of interesting into addictive territory. I loved how the author came up with new words this gave the book a certain quirky uniqueness. Rena poor girl was dealing with a lot and I felt bad for her. The way the author described her crush and feelings for Nevan were age appropriate, she also had problems with learning how to deal with her ability. Nevan was a nice guy and a good balance to Rena. What really made this book was the writing, the author did an amazing job of describing something little that you wouldn't think would matter, but when added all together it creates this great scene. My only problem was I needed more of a back story, there were a few missing elements that left me with a few questions when I was done. Edge of Truth is a great read that will suck you in, have you rooting for the characters and adding a new author to your favorites list.
November 21, 2012
Edge of Truth is one of those books that, once it gains momentum, it doesn’t let up. You become more and more involved in the story, and before you know it—BAM. The end. Where’s Book 2? ;)
Highlights:
- Hanova pays such a keen attention to detail. There were several times I wanted to stop reading, just to give her a high five.
- Nevan is one of the most lovable, genuinely charismatic heroes I’ve encountered.
- I may be biased when it comes to Rena—I love that name—but she is the perfect example of a strong main character. Her grit and determination get her through the hard times, and she learns from her mistakes. She isn’t a badass because she’s described as such; it’s because she’s flawed like the rest of us and still manages to persevere.
Highlights:
- Hanova pays such a keen attention to detail. There were several times I wanted to stop reading, just to give her a high five.
- Nevan is one of the most lovable, genuinely charismatic heroes I’ve encountered.
- I may be biased when it comes to Rena—I love that name—but she is the perfect example of a strong main character. Her grit and determination get her through the hard times, and she learns from her mistakes. She isn’t a badass because she’s described as such; it’s because she’s flawed like the rest of us and still manages to persevere.
March 10, 2013
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Everything you are about to read is my full and honest opinion about the book!
Okay, where do I start? I LOVE Dystopian books and this one was wasn't far from the top of the list! The author has brought something different then some of the Dystopian books out there, and it was a refreshing read for the Dystopian books!
The writing was great and intriguing! The plot was definitely interesting and kept me entertained. I really liked the fresh take on the hidden, emotion-based ability to trigger earthquakes! That was original and definitely fun to read about!
So my Overall rating would be 4 stars and I would definitely recommend it to readers! Big thanks to the author and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for a honest opinion! :)
Okay, where do I start? I LOVE Dystopian books and this one was wasn't far from the top of the list! The author has brought something different then some of the Dystopian books out there, and it was a refreshing read for the Dystopian books!
The writing was great and intriguing! The plot was definitely interesting and kept me entertained. I really liked the fresh take on the hidden, emotion-based ability to trigger earthquakes! That was original and definitely fun to read about!
So my Overall rating would be 4 stars and I would definitely recommend it to readers! Big thanks to the author and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for a honest opinion! :)
May 2, 2013
Rena Moon is the heroine of this Dystopian story. She has a bestie, Blaze and a crush on Nevan. Rena has special powers, she can cause earthquakes.
If Rena loses control she cannot control the magnitude of the earthquake.
Rena and Blaze go on an adventure and discover an amazing treasure. Unsure of the actual value of the artifacts, but confident they are worth a great sum of money, the girls take the items to the Market. Rena discovers Blaze is missing and will do whatever it takes to rescue her. The author uses very descriptive terminology and you feel as if you are apart of the scene too! Great read.
I received a copy for an honest review.
If Rena loses control she cannot control the magnitude of the earthquake.
Rena and Blaze go on an adventure and discover an amazing treasure. Unsure of the actual value of the artifacts, but confident they are worth a great sum of money, the girls take the items to the Market. Rena discovers Blaze is missing and will do whatever it takes to rescue her. The author uses very descriptive terminology and you feel as if you are apart of the scene too! Great read.
I received a copy for an honest review.
June 12, 2013
(Review can also be found on my blog The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl).
When I first heard about this title, I wasn't sure what to expect. I went in with an open mind. Thankfully, this book turned out to be okay.
Rena is a 16 year old girl living in a society run by an overlord. Almost anything can get you in trouble with a big hefty fine, and if she is found to be an "other", a human with supernatural powers, she will be taken away from her home and family. Rena is sick living under the control of the overlord and longs to move away. One day, Rena and her best friend Blaze decide to go out for a walk. They find a cave in a forbidden part of their surrounding area. In this cave are treasures that can make them rich. The girls decide to take some treasure to sell it at the market. This is a big costly mistake. Blaze has been kidnapped by one of the buyers at the market, and Rena must save her. Thankfully, her crush Nevan agrees to help. Will Nevan and Rena rescue Blaze in time? Will Rena's crush on Nevan turn into something more?
I like the title because in the book, Rena learns that the overlord has lied to the people. I don't like the title because it isn't a title that would make me interested in the book. Plus, it doesn't really give you a feel of what the book is going to be about.
I do like the cover! I think the girl on front, who I presume is Rena, is drawn a little bit wonky (the neck and face look a little funny), but I like it. I love the way Rena is looking out at the land. I like the split in the land which has to do with Rena's powers. This cover definitely has a dystopian/apocalyptic feel to it.
The world building for the here and now in the book was good. However, I felt like this book would have been so much better with a back story. How did Rena and the people around her end up living where they did? Why did they have an overlord, and what lead to that? How does a person get picked for what job they do? Also, Rena hears Nevan's nickname of "noodle" once before she sometimes calls him that. Nevan seemed to get embarrassed with his mom used it, so why is he letting Rena call him that!?! Also, if I knew a name embarrassed the person I liked, I wouldn't keep calling them that. I also would've liked to know more about the "others" and their powers. All we're told is that Rena has a special power and that she can get in severe trouble if people knew about her power. There were so many questions left unanswered.
The pacing was good in this story. It did start out a little bit slow, but it quickly picked up the pace. Before I knew it, I was finishing chapters before even realizing it! The pacing stays at a good speed for the duration of the book.
The plot was definitely an interesting one. I was on the edge of my seat at times wondering if Rena was going to be able to rescue Blaze and whether or not she and Nevan would actually start up a relationship. I liked the balance between the main plot and the sub-plot of whether Nevan and Rena would get together.
I loved the character of Blaze! I wish we got to see more of her personality, but what I did see, I loved. I loved how even though she was in major pain, she still would do anything to help her friend. I loved the friendship between Blaze and Rena. It didn't feel like a forced friendship at all. I found their friendship to be quite endearing. I also enjoyed the character of Rena. She felt real and solid. I loved her perseverance as well as how strong she was. As for Nevan, I did like him, but I found him to be a little bit annoying which how he spoke. (More about that in the next paragraph). I did like how he treated Rena and how he was willing to help her no matter the cost. I enjoyed the genuine fondness he felt toward her.
Okay, the dialogue. I couldn't stand the way Nevan called Rena "lil mama." That just drove me insane every time I heard it! While most of the things he said made me laugh, his nickname for Rena had me cringing!! However, that is probably just a personal thing. Besides that, I felt that the dialogue flowed freely. I don't remember hearing any swear words as for as language is concerned.
I did enjoy Edge of Truth by Natasha Hanova. The plot was enthralling, and I loved Nevan's humor, Rena's perseverance and Blaze's personality. However, while I feel that is a fun and interesting read, I believe that if there was more back story, this could have been an amazing book. Don't get me wrong, it is a good book, but it just had a lot more potential to be better.
I'd recommend this book to those aged 13+ who would love a bit of adventure in their lives.
Overall, I'd give Edge of Truth by Natasha Hanova a 3.5 out of 5.
(I received a free ecopy of this title from the tour host in exchange for a fair and honest review).
When I first heard about this title, I wasn't sure what to expect. I went in with an open mind. Thankfully, this book turned out to be okay.
Rena is a 16 year old girl living in a society run by an overlord. Almost anything can get you in trouble with a big hefty fine, and if she is found to be an "other", a human with supernatural powers, she will be taken away from her home and family. Rena is sick living under the control of the overlord and longs to move away. One day, Rena and her best friend Blaze decide to go out for a walk. They find a cave in a forbidden part of their surrounding area. In this cave are treasures that can make them rich. The girls decide to take some treasure to sell it at the market. This is a big costly mistake. Blaze has been kidnapped by one of the buyers at the market, and Rena must save her. Thankfully, her crush Nevan agrees to help. Will Nevan and Rena rescue Blaze in time? Will Rena's crush on Nevan turn into something more?
I like the title because in the book, Rena learns that the overlord has lied to the people. I don't like the title because it isn't a title that would make me interested in the book. Plus, it doesn't really give you a feel of what the book is going to be about.
I do like the cover! I think the girl on front, who I presume is Rena, is drawn a little bit wonky (the neck and face look a little funny), but I like it. I love the way Rena is looking out at the land. I like the split in the land which has to do with Rena's powers. This cover definitely has a dystopian/apocalyptic feel to it.
The world building for the here and now in the book was good. However, I felt like this book would have been so much better with a back story. How did Rena and the people around her end up living where they did? Why did they have an overlord, and what lead to that? How does a person get picked for what job they do? Also, Rena hears Nevan's nickname of "noodle" once before she sometimes calls him that. Nevan seemed to get embarrassed with his mom used it, so why is he letting Rena call him that!?! Also, if I knew a name embarrassed the person I liked, I wouldn't keep calling them that. I also would've liked to know more about the "others" and their powers. All we're told is that Rena has a special power and that she can get in severe trouble if people knew about her power. There were so many questions left unanswered.
The pacing was good in this story. It did start out a little bit slow, but it quickly picked up the pace. Before I knew it, I was finishing chapters before even realizing it! The pacing stays at a good speed for the duration of the book.
The plot was definitely an interesting one. I was on the edge of my seat at times wondering if Rena was going to be able to rescue Blaze and whether or not she and Nevan would actually start up a relationship. I liked the balance between the main plot and the sub-plot of whether Nevan and Rena would get together.
I loved the character of Blaze! I wish we got to see more of her personality, but what I did see, I loved. I loved how even though she was in major pain, she still would do anything to help her friend. I loved the friendship between Blaze and Rena. It didn't feel like a forced friendship at all. I found their friendship to be quite endearing. I also enjoyed the character of Rena. She felt real and solid. I loved her perseverance as well as how strong she was. As for Nevan, I did like him, but I found him to be a little bit annoying which how he spoke. (More about that in the next paragraph). I did like how he treated Rena and how he was willing to help her no matter the cost. I enjoyed the genuine fondness he felt toward her.
Okay, the dialogue. I couldn't stand the way Nevan called Rena "lil mama." That just drove me insane every time I heard it! While most of the things he said made me laugh, his nickname for Rena had me cringing!! However, that is probably just a personal thing. Besides that, I felt that the dialogue flowed freely. I don't remember hearing any swear words as for as language is concerned.
I did enjoy Edge of Truth by Natasha Hanova. The plot was enthralling, and I loved Nevan's humor, Rena's perseverance and Blaze's personality. However, while I feel that is a fun and interesting read, I believe that if there was more back story, this could have been an amazing book. Don't get me wrong, it is a good book, but it just had a lot more potential to be better.
I'd recommend this book to those aged 13+ who would love a bit of adventure in their lives.
Overall, I'd give Edge of Truth by Natasha Hanova a 3.5 out of 5.
(I received a free ecopy of this title from the tour host in exchange for a fair and honest review).
May 31, 2013
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16-year-old Rena Moon lives in a world ruled by Overlord Andrick. This world is packed with rules, and if one was to break one of those rules, they'd be punished.
Rena has a secret that warrants the ultimate punishment—she's an “Other”. Others have special abilities. Rena can control her ability pretty well, but when her emotions flare up, her body sends shock-waves into the ground, causing quakes. Rena hides this secret from everyone, even those closest to her. Like her best friend Blaze. Blaze is a fiery redhead and the best friend a girl could ask for.
During a foray into the forbidden land of Westrock, the two friends stumble upon a cave filled with treasures. Rena decides to take some of these relics and sell them at market for a hefty sum.
Things are looking up for Rena, who longs for something more than the life of oppression she lives under the overlord.
Until Blaze goes missing.
After a little digging, with the help of her crush, Nevan, Rena realizes that her best friend was kidnapped. And to Rena's horror, it's because of her own desire to break through the confines of Hollowcrest.
Rena immediately spurs into action. With Nevan at her side, she goes on a journey into dangerous, forbidden territory to save her best friend.
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Okay, I am going to dive right into this.
Let's start with the world-building. World-building is essential in a dystopian novel. I feel that Edge of Truth was lacking in this. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. It was just mediocre. I couldn't quite see what the author was trying to show me. It was like looking through fogged-up glass. I could sort of make out shapes and get a hint of what was there, but nothing clear and crisp.
Another thing that irked me was the repetitive use of the lingo these characters have developed, which seems to solely consist of two words/phrases—“bodink” & “Sweet Mother Earth” (or SME). Bodink seems to be the equivalent of the word idiot, and Sweet Mother Earth is sort of like Oh My God (SME = OMG). I don't mind a made-up lingo. I actually like this, generally. However, I do not like it when it's just two words or phrases used over and over and over. Every time I came across another BODINK I wanted to scratch my own eyes out.
Aside from that, I was quite impressed with this book. I always love a story where you can clearly see the dystopian element. Hollowcrest is the perfect example of dystopia. From the enigmatic overlord, to the Synbots roaming around, issuing citations and meting out punishment for even the smallest of infractions. Then you have the fact that there are forbidden places. It was Hunger Game-esque in that way. Citizens are not to leave Hollowcrest, but of course our protagonist exempts herself from this rule. :) I always love a rebel!
Rena is an inspiring character. She is stubborn and independent. I love that she is so fiercely loyal to her best friend and stops at nothing to save her. The same can be said for Blaze herself. I really enjoyed that there was a focus on their friendship rather than Rena herself being the damsel in distress. It was refreshing.
Another tidbit I liked was the idea of The Burning -- “Every day, from noon to two o'clock, the sun's rays pounded the earth making the air hot, arid, and difficult to breathe. It was tolerable for the first twenty minutes, maximum. Any longer meant the difference between tanning and searing.” -- I always enjoy things like this in a dystopian or post-apocalyptic book.
Overall, the plot was well thought out and paced quickly. There wasn't ever a dull moment and it felt like I zoomed right through the book. The world-building was a bit lacking IMO, but the characters made up for it. Rena is an inspiring heroine who girls could look up to.
Edge of Truth is about friendship and loyalty, first love and independence. It's about being true to yourself and those you love, even if the world is against you. It's a wonderful dystopian with a truly hopeful ending. I could definitely recommend it.
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Book source: From the author for review
Publisher: Sapphire Star Publishing
March 6, 2015
I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.
Sixteen year old Rena Moon tries very hard to obey all the laws and stay out of trouble. She tries hard to follow all of the Overlord's laws and not get caught by a synbot doing something wrong. She works her butt off at the factory hoping that one day she will have enough money to buy herself and her family a new home. Rena lives in what is sort of known as the poor part of town and she wants to move on up the ladder of society. But Rena gets very frustrated a lot. But you can understand why she gets upset sometimes with having to help her Dad raise her twin brothers with her Mother being dead. Oh they do have a woman that lives with them. She had nowhere to go when she lost her home so Rena's Dad let her move in with them. She does a lot for Rena and her father with helping to take care of her brothers. But she is always making Rena late when she is supposed to be meeting her best friend Blaze with a lot of "can yous?" with the boys. You know like can you help them put their shoes on? Or can you help them put their coats on? Just a whole lot of "can yous"?
I can't blame Rena for getting frustrated so much with having lost her mother and with the life that she has now been dealt. It is very hard just being a teenager alone much less having to help raise your little brothers and work too. A teenager's body is going through changes sort of like middle aged people go through. Or that is how I look at it. With being a teenager you are no longer a child but yet at the same time you are not an adult either. Rena is has these special abilities where she can make earthquakes happen when she gets upset. So when she needs to blow off a little steam sometimes she goes out to the badlands, a place that no one is supposed to go to. Rena could get into a lot of trouble or even lose her life if she ever gets caught out in the badlands. But kids and teenagers need to blow off a little steam sometimes just like adults do. So Rena has found relief by going to the badlands to get away from everything and to blow off some of that steam by setting off earthquakes. Rena and her best friend Blaze go out to the badlands one day and Rena causes an earthquake which opens up a cave. They find a lot of old stuff in the caves that could make them very rich and Rena could buy that house she has been wanting for a long time.
But when Rena and Blaze take some of it to the market to sell someone is watching them and wants to know where they got all the antiques. With Blaze being the best deal maker of the two and the one who ends up selling some of the stuff to a dealer at the market is kidnapped. After Blaze tells her kidnapper where they got all the stuff he takes her out to the badlands and makes her take him to the cave where everything is. When Rena finds out that Blaze has disappeared she knows what has happened to her. Rena gets help from a guy, Nevan that she has had a crush on for a very long time. He goes with Rena out to the badlands to find Blaze and bring her back home safely. Rena is afraid that Blaze's kidnapper will kill her before she can find them because she knows that there is no way Blaze can find her way back to the cave. But her friend is way smarter than Rena has ever given her credit to be.
I loved reading Edge of Truth and following along with Rena and Nevan on their journey to finding Blaze. Rena is a very good person and has a heart of gold even though she does get upset a lot and acts like a real tough dude at times. Rena, Nevan and Blaze all three are very smart people to be so young. I loved the world that the author created in Edge of Truth. It was real neat to read and to find out about someone having the ability to cause earthquakes. I hope that there will be more books in this series because I think that Rena, Nevan and Blaze have a lot more stories to tell.
Sixteen year old Rena Moon tries very hard to obey all the laws and stay out of trouble. She tries hard to follow all of the Overlord's laws and not get caught by a synbot doing something wrong. She works her butt off at the factory hoping that one day she will have enough money to buy herself and her family a new home. Rena lives in what is sort of known as the poor part of town and she wants to move on up the ladder of society. But Rena gets very frustrated a lot. But you can understand why she gets upset sometimes with having to help her Dad raise her twin brothers with her Mother being dead. Oh they do have a woman that lives with them. She had nowhere to go when she lost her home so Rena's Dad let her move in with them. She does a lot for Rena and her father with helping to take care of her brothers. But she is always making Rena late when she is supposed to be meeting her best friend Blaze with a lot of "can yous?" with the boys. You know like can you help them put their shoes on? Or can you help them put their coats on? Just a whole lot of "can yous"?
I can't blame Rena for getting frustrated so much with having lost her mother and with the life that she has now been dealt. It is very hard just being a teenager alone much less having to help raise your little brothers and work too. A teenager's body is going through changes sort of like middle aged people go through. Or that is how I look at it. With being a teenager you are no longer a child but yet at the same time you are not an adult either. Rena is has these special abilities where she can make earthquakes happen when she gets upset. So when she needs to blow off a little steam sometimes she goes out to the badlands, a place that no one is supposed to go to. Rena could get into a lot of trouble or even lose her life if she ever gets caught out in the badlands. But kids and teenagers need to blow off a little steam sometimes just like adults do. So Rena has found relief by going to the badlands to get away from everything and to blow off some of that steam by setting off earthquakes. Rena and her best friend Blaze go out to the badlands one day and Rena causes an earthquake which opens up a cave. They find a lot of old stuff in the caves that could make them very rich and Rena could buy that house she has been wanting for a long time.
But when Rena and Blaze take some of it to the market to sell someone is watching them and wants to know where they got all the antiques. With Blaze being the best deal maker of the two and the one who ends up selling some of the stuff to a dealer at the market is kidnapped. After Blaze tells her kidnapper where they got all the stuff he takes her out to the badlands and makes her take him to the cave where everything is. When Rena finds out that Blaze has disappeared she knows what has happened to her. Rena gets help from a guy, Nevan that she has had a crush on for a very long time. He goes with Rena out to the badlands to find Blaze and bring her back home safely. Rena is afraid that Blaze's kidnapper will kill her before she can find them because she knows that there is no way Blaze can find her way back to the cave. But her friend is way smarter than Rena has ever given her credit to be.
I loved reading Edge of Truth and following along with Rena and Nevan on their journey to finding Blaze. Rena is a very good person and has a heart of gold even though she does get upset a lot and acts like a real tough dude at times. Rena, Nevan and Blaze all three are very smart people to be so young. I loved the world that the author created in Edge of Truth. It was real neat to read and to find out about someone having the ability to cause earthquakes. I hope that there will be more books in this series because I think that Rena, Nevan and Blaze have a lot more stories to tell.
June 12, 2013
I read a lot of dystopian fiction, so much that I sometimes find myself on the verge of boredom just because so much of what’s available is a lot like all the other dystopians out there. Finding one that’s actually different has become something of a personal quest and I’m happy to say that Edge of Truth satisfied my small craving in a big way. How did it do that? I’m so glad you asked ;)
Most of these books are filled with heroics of one kind or another. Nothing wrong with that, mind you, but wouldn’t you like one where the teens are pretty much wrapped up in themselves and the bad guys are not pretending that what they do is for the good of everyone else? Well, look no further ’cause here it is.
Rena is a girl I could relate to, a bit self-absorbed, complaining about her home life but grudgingly wanting to be part of the family, devoted to her BFF, Blaze. She’s also afflicted with a strange power that she can’t control and she has a massive crush on a boy she hasn’t even met. With all that, Rena is singleminded in her determination to escape this despotic society for what we can only call greener pastures, even though she has no idea if those “pastures” would be any better. When she discovers an amazing source of things to sell so she can save money for her big move, she has no reluctance to share with Blaze but, otherwise, there’s little or no interest in sharing with anyone else. I’m not slamming her for that, just pointing out that she’s refreshingly selfish.
It doesn’t take long for the wrong guy to notice and that’s when Rena and Blaze are thrown into a world of greed and crime. It’s this element that makes Edge of Truth different from the pack and adds a certain touch of interest not found in many dystopian novels. I’m a fan of mysteries so it’s not surprising I would appreciate the criminal aspect here and I found it refreshing to have a bad guy who’s not pretending to think he knows what’s best for all the people—he’s only interested in how this treasure trove can benefit him personally.
For the most part, Ms. Hanova has done a really nice job with her character development. Rena is both annoying and loveable and Blaze is the perfect foil, the quintessential goody two shoes who sticks by her rule-breaking friend no matter what. Nevan is a worthy crush and I could happily spend more time with Trace. Along with all the seemingly admirable people, I also appreciated how well-drawn the bad guy is and the Synbots definitely gave me a chill.
Worldbuilding is thin and that’s really the only substantial shortcoming. I need to know a lot more about how this society came to be and a better sense of where Hollowcrest, Eden and Westrock are and how things look. The Others are essentially a puzzle to me, not only in their specific powers but in who they are and what happens when they disappear. Overlord Andrick is so remote as to be little more than a picture on the wall and, yet, he’s of supreme importance in Rena’s life so, please, tell me more!
I also felt the ending was a bit lacking in “oomph” but perhaps I’ve become too accustomed to a cliffhanger ending. I don’t know if Ms. Hanova intends to make this a series but, if she chooses to leave this as a standalone, that will be disappointing but okay (although I really would like to read more!)
And never fear—there is a bit of heroism here, too ;)
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, June 2013.
Most of these books are filled with heroics of one kind or another. Nothing wrong with that, mind you, but wouldn’t you like one where the teens are pretty much wrapped up in themselves and the bad guys are not pretending that what they do is for the good of everyone else? Well, look no further ’cause here it is.
Rena is a girl I could relate to, a bit self-absorbed, complaining about her home life but grudgingly wanting to be part of the family, devoted to her BFF, Blaze. She’s also afflicted with a strange power that she can’t control and she has a massive crush on a boy she hasn’t even met. With all that, Rena is singleminded in her determination to escape this despotic society for what we can only call greener pastures, even though she has no idea if those “pastures” would be any better. When she discovers an amazing source of things to sell so she can save money for her big move, she has no reluctance to share with Blaze but, otherwise, there’s little or no interest in sharing with anyone else. I’m not slamming her for that, just pointing out that she’s refreshingly selfish.
It doesn’t take long for the wrong guy to notice and that’s when Rena and Blaze are thrown into a world of greed and crime. It’s this element that makes Edge of Truth different from the pack and adds a certain touch of interest not found in many dystopian novels. I’m a fan of mysteries so it’s not surprising I would appreciate the criminal aspect here and I found it refreshing to have a bad guy who’s not pretending to think he knows what’s best for all the people—he’s only interested in how this treasure trove can benefit him personally.
For the most part, Ms. Hanova has done a really nice job with her character development. Rena is both annoying and loveable and Blaze is the perfect foil, the quintessential goody two shoes who sticks by her rule-breaking friend no matter what. Nevan is a worthy crush and I could happily spend more time with Trace. Along with all the seemingly admirable people, I also appreciated how well-drawn the bad guy is and the Synbots definitely gave me a chill.
Worldbuilding is thin and that’s really the only substantial shortcoming. I need to know a lot more about how this society came to be and a better sense of where Hollowcrest, Eden and Westrock are and how things look. The Others are essentially a puzzle to me, not only in their specific powers but in who they are and what happens when they disappear. Overlord Andrick is so remote as to be little more than a picture on the wall and, yet, he’s of supreme importance in Rena’s life so, please, tell me more!
I also felt the ending was a bit lacking in “oomph” but perhaps I’ve become too accustomed to a cliffhanger ending. I don’t know if Ms. Hanova intends to make this a series but, if she chooses to leave this as a standalone, that will be disappointing but okay (although I really would like to read more!)
And never fear—there is a bit of heroism here, too ;)
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, June 2013.
June 15, 2013
When I first saw the tour sign up for this book, I instantly jumped at the opportunity as I am always game to read and review YA dystopian novels. I'm glad I picked this one! It was a very enjoyable read! However, it certainly leaves you wanting more. I am not a fan of info-dumping at all, and thankfully Natasha did not do this to us. However, I still have a lot of unanswered questions about the society, the "Others", and what the true motivation is behind the enemy's actions.
I liked our main character Rena. As a sixteen year old girl, I felt like Natasha did a great job creating her voice. She is sixteen, crushing on a guy who doesn't know she exists (or so she thinks), and spends time testing boundaries and bending the rules with her best friend Blaze. I really like that she acted her age- she didn't try to be someone she wasn't. She does have dreams of escaping her home- she dreams of something more, where she won't have to take care of her brothers and wait on her 'aunt' hand and foot. Rena, however, as determined and brazen as she is, needs to have caution. She is an "Other", which means she has an unusual ability- she can create earthquakes based on her emotions. It is dangerous to be an Other, so Rena really walks a fine line between being cautious and bold. (She has a bit of a knack for getting in trouble.)
Blaze is Rena's best friend, and seems like the voice of reason. She does not like breaking curfew or the rules as to how far they should wander out of town. Blaze is a good friend to Rena and I really liked what she brought to the story. Nevan is Rena's crush. He plays the drums and always draws a crowd. Watching Rena try to get closer to him is so cute, because she's a bit awkward. She trips and falls a couple of times near him, and then ends up making his acquaintance in a spur of the moment situation. Listening to her inner thoughts about how he must think she's a fool is really adorable. Again, I really liked Rena's voice in this novel. It made her a lot more real and believable to me.
As the synopsis above states, Blaze is kidnapped and Rena ends up teaming up with Nevan to help rescue her. Along the way, these two form an easy camaraderie and then discover there is undeniable chemistry between them. Some of their interactions are so awkward, it's adorable! Rena is determined to save her friend and Nevan is determined to help Rena, even though he barely knows her and has no stock in Blaze. He is a good guy and willing to do whatever it takes to help Rena.
Overall, I did like this book, and my only issue was that I have a lot of questions that need to be answered and would like to see a bit more world building. I am not sure if Natasha is planning a sequel, but I sure hope she is!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*
I liked our main character Rena. As a sixteen year old girl, I felt like Natasha did a great job creating her voice. She is sixteen, crushing on a guy who doesn't know she exists (or so she thinks), and spends time testing boundaries and bending the rules with her best friend Blaze. I really like that she acted her age- she didn't try to be someone she wasn't. She does have dreams of escaping her home- she dreams of something more, where she won't have to take care of her brothers and wait on her 'aunt' hand and foot. Rena, however, as determined and brazen as she is, needs to have caution. She is an "Other", which means she has an unusual ability- she can create earthquakes based on her emotions. It is dangerous to be an Other, so Rena really walks a fine line between being cautious and bold. (She has a bit of a knack for getting in trouble.)
Blaze is Rena's best friend, and seems like the voice of reason. She does not like breaking curfew or the rules as to how far they should wander out of town. Blaze is a good friend to Rena and I really liked what she brought to the story. Nevan is Rena's crush. He plays the drums and always draws a crowd. Watching Rena try to get closer to him is so cute, because she's a bit awkward. She trips and falls a couple of times near him, and then ends up making his acquaintance in a spur of the moment situation. Listening to her inner thoughts about how he must think she's a fool is really adorable. Again, I really liked Rena's voice in this novel. It made her a lot more real and believable to me.
As the synopsis above states, Blaze is kidnapped and Rena ends up teaming up with Nevan to help rescue her. Along the way, these two form an easy camaraderie and then discover there is undeniable chemistry between them. Some of their interactions are so awkward, it's adorable! Rena is determined to save her friend and Nevan is determined to help Rena, even though he barely knows her and has no stock in Blaze. He is a good guy and willing to do whatever it takes to help Rena.
Overall, I did like this book, and my only issue was that I have a lot of questions that need to be answered and would like to see a bit more world building. I am not sure if Natasha is planning a sequel, but I sure hope she is!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*
April 5, 2013
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Rena and Blaze are the best of friends. One day, they find relics in the forbidden lands and decide to sell them. Rena never expected that this activity could get Blaze kidnapped. But Blaze has been kidnapped, and now Rena is on a rescue mission to find her, though she never expected Nevan, her long-time crush to accompany her. With his help, can she find Blaze?
Right from the beginning, does Natasha Hanova use the new terminology she has created for this book. The terms she has made up include curse words, like 'bodink' and names of the new machinery, called 'Syns'. It did confuse me at the start of the book, but I eventually grew more and more used to it, and discovered what they would generally mean by the context that Hanova used them in. I found them irritating at the start, but by the end of the book, I found them to be a unique part of the novel.
Edge of Truth was paced quite rapidly, which made it hard for me to absorb every detail. This made it even more difficult for me to fully understand Rena's surroundings, and I did have to re-read a few sections at times.
In spite of this, though, it did have a very interesting premise; the whole setting of the dystopian future was really quite good. It wasn't all gloom and doom and something completely different to what we have today. In fact, Hanova has only amplified our problems in today's society. This makes everything so much more easier to relate to, and no huge loads of imagination are needed to visualise how Rena lived her life.
Throughout the novel, when Rena was rescuing Blaze, there were moments where I thought she was more preoccupied with Nevan. She kept forgetting about Blaze, and I was really quite annoyed with Rena's character during those brief moments. Thought these sections of the book really did irritate me, I found that Rena's willingness to rescue her friend quite daring and brave, which were qualities I admire in a protagonist. Though Rena was headstrong, I never found her so determined that she lost sight of what was important and rushed into unnecessary violent situations that she could have avoided, like how some pigheaded protagonists do.
The ending was hopeful. There seems to be a promise for a better future, for a revolution where everyone can do what they wish. The saplings seem like a symbol of hope, much like the mockingjay in the Hunger Games.
This book deserves a 3 stars out of 5 stars from me. It was action packed, had a bit of romance in it, and was quite interesting as a whole. The only faults I garnered were pretty much just that it was paced too quickly and that Rena's character left some things to be desired.
Rena and Blaze are the best of friends. One day, they find relics in the forbidden lands and decide to sell them. Rena never expected that this activity could get Blaze kidnapped. But Blaze has been kidnapped, and now Rena is on a rescue mission to find her, though she never expected Nevan, her long-time crush to accompany her. With his help, can she find Blaze?
Right from the beginning, does Natasha Hanova use the new terminology she has created for this book. The terms she has made up include curse words, like 'bodink' and names of the new machinery, called 'Syns'. It did confuse me at the start of the book, but I eventually grew more and more used to it, and discovered what they would generally mean by the context that Hanova used them in. I found them irritating at the start, but by the end of the book, I found them to be a unique part of the novel.
Edge of Truth was paced quite rapidly, which made it hard for me to absorb every detail. This made it even more difficult for me to fully understand Rena's surroundings, and I did have to re-read a few sections at times.
In spite of this, though, it did have a very interesting premise; the whole setting of the dystopian future was really quite good. It wasn't all gloom and doom and something completely different to what we have today. In fact, Hanova has only amplified our problems in today's society. This makes everything so much more easier to relate to, and no huge loads of imagination are needed to visualise how Rena lived her life.
Throughout the novel, when Rena was rescuing Blaze, there were moments where I thought she was more preoccupied with Nevan. She kept forgetting about Blaze, and I was really quite annoyed with Rena's character during those brief moments. Thought these sections of the book really did irritate me, I found that Rena's willingness to rescue her friend quite daring and brave, which were qualities I admire in a protagonist. Though Rena was headstrong, I never found her so determined that she lost sight of what was important and rushed into unnecessary violent situations that she could have avoided, like how some pigheaded protagonists do.
The ending was hopeful. There seems to be a promise for a better future, for a revolution where everyone can do what they wish. The saplings seem like a symbol of hope, much like the mockingjay in the Hunger Games.
This book deserves a 3 stars out of 5 stars from me. It was action packed, had a bit of romance in it, and was quite interesting as a whole. The only faults I garnered were pretty much just that it was paced too quickly and that Rena's character left some things to be desired.
February 6, 2014
I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review for the blog tour. You can find my stop at Donnie Darko Girl.
I'm always ready for a terrific dystopian novel, and EDGE OF TRUTH definitely did not disappoint. This was a novel I couldn't put down, and so I happily lost sleep reading it - well worth the lost sleep! The characters, the plot, the world building...everything was written and set up well to create an attention grabbing read!
Rena lives in Hollowcrest, ruled by the Overlord, and where enforcers called Synbots keep close watch over the people to make sure they follow all of the laws. Rena mentioned so many it's a wonder she can remember them all. She's what I would consider a dreamer, which is just one of the reasons I loved her so much. Dreaming of a better world where people are no longer under the oppression of the Overlord and his minions, her loyalty, bravery, and genuine upbeat personality are what gets her through everyday.
One of the most interesting aspects of this story for me was the introduction of people known as "Others" - people who possess special abilities. Rena is an Other. I've never read a dystopian novel with characters who have unique abilities, and I thought it worked well in this story. She can feel the earth and has to control her emotions to prevent herself from setting off an earthquake, which would reveal her to the Synbots and Overlord. That was difficult for her because she can't just shut off her emotions, and she feels everything so thoroughly.
Rena has an awesome best friend in Blaze, although at first at she was a guy because of her name, which I love by the way. Blaze isn't quite as brave as Rena, and she seemed to accept their situation. She doesn't want to rock the boat and does her best to talk Rena out of breaking any of the codes with her adventurous nature.
Ah Nevan! I could probably stare into his eyes all day with the described colors - one eye is blue, the other hazel. Nevan and Rena begin as friends, and their relationship is natural. I can't describe it any better than that. The progression is natural, and I really appreciated there was no instalove. Rena has had a crush on him for a while, but it's sweet and believable - girls have crushes.
EDGE OF TRUTH is an imaginative and well written novel, and I hope there will be more of Rena! I love her to pieces. Hanova's debut novel is impressive, and I look forward to her future novels!
I'm always ready for a terrific dystopian novel, and EDGE OF TRUTH definitely did not disappoint. This was a novel I couldn't put down, and so I happily lost sleep reading it - well worth the lost sleep! The characters, the plot, the world building...everything was written and set up well to create an attention grabbing read!
Rena lives in Hollowcrest, ruled by the Overlord, and where enforcers called Synbots keep close watch over the people to make sure they follow all of the laws. Rena mentioned so many it's a wonder she can remember them all. She's what I would consider a dreamer, which is just one of the reasons I loved her so much. Dreaming of a better world where people are no longer under the oppression of the Overlord and his minions, her loyalty, bravery, and genuine upbeat personality are what gets her through everyday.
One of the most interesting aspects of this story for me was the introduction of people known as "Others" - people who possess special abilities. Rena is an Other. I've never read a dystopian novel with characters who have unique abilities, and I thought it worked well in this story. She can feel the earth and has to control her emotions to prevent herself from setting off an earthquake, which would reveal her to the Synbots and Overlord. That was difficult for her because she can't just shut off her emotions, and she feels everything so thoroughly.
Rena has an awesome best friend in Blaze, although at first at she was a guy because of her name, which I love by the way. Blaze isn't quite as brave as Rena, and she seemed to accept their situation. She doesn't want to rock the boat and does her best to talk Rena out of breaking any of the codes with her adventurous nature.
Ah Nevan! I could probably stare into his eyes all day with the described colors - one eye is blue, the other hazel. Nevan and Rena begin as friends, and their relationship is natural. I can't describe it any better than that. The progression is natural, and I really appreciated there was no instalove. Rena has had a crush on him for a while, but it's sweet and believable - girls have crushes.
EDGE OF TRUTH is an imaginative and well written novel, and I hope there will be more of Rena! I love her to pieces. Hanova's debut novel is impressive, and I look forward to her future novels!
June 9, 2013
I originally wasn't going to sign up for the Blog Tour, but after I checked the book out I decided to sign up and when I got on it I was quite excited! This book took me a while to get into if I'm honest! I didn't think that it was going to, but it did! I started to read it and I kept having to read it a couple of chapters at a time! I eventually left it for a few weeks when I got about 70% through it and then went back and read the rest in one sitting! The plot of this book is a little dry to start off with, but it eventually starts to have some suspense and action in it! I really liked the last half of the book more than the first half! The plot was pretty unique! I don't think that I've read a book like it before! It was that unique that it took me a while to actually grasp what was going on in it! Once I did though I started to really enjoy it! I especially liked the big action scenes at the end as they were perfect to the resolving of the situation that had been happening through the plot! There were also aspects to the plot that I wasn't expecting to be in there, but they definitely made the plot and the book more interesting! The characters were great! Rena was the main character and I really liked her! It took me a while to connect with her, but I did pretty quickly! Rena acted older than what she was at times in the book and I could completely understand why! She was in a society that she didn't like and she had a big secret as well! I really liked Rena's beast friend, Blaze as well! Rena and Blaze were so similar, but so different that I could see why they were best friends! I also loved the relationship development between Rena and Nevan! I didn't like that it took more than half the book for their relationship to start, but when it did I loved it! Their relationship was so sweet! There were other characters that added so much to this story as well and I really liked them! I originally thought that this book was told from Rena and Blaze's point of views when I first started reading it until I realised that It was actually all told from Rena's! It did confuse me to start off with until I worked it out a couple of chapters in! I can see why this book is a standalone, but I can see potential for anther book or maybe a novella! I really like the cover! It suits the journey taken in the book! Big thank you to Natasha for an ARC of Edge of Truth and to Xpresso Book Tours for having me on the Blog Tour!
June 11, 2013
I really enjoy the Dystopian genre and was eager to read Edge of Truth. To start out, it was a bit slow for me. I know sometimes world building, background story has to take place, but this took a little too long for me. But, after so long, events transpired and the pace picked up and I found my interest piqued; ready to find out more of our heroine Rena.
As you know with dystopian societies, we always find that there is one person or one rule that suppresses the majority of the people. Edge of Truth has this element and we see Rena trying her best to stay out of trouble and stay off the radar. Obviously that doesn't always happen and when we meet her, she and her best friend Blaze are enjoying some stolen moments of watching Rena's crush...Nevan. It's funny, because you know she is going to mess up...lo and behold, she is stopped by a Synbot (a robot with human looks) and within those few minutes we learn so much about Rena. The secret she is hiding and what she does to alleviate her stress. And what does she do to get rid of all the things she keeps pinned up inside? She goes out beyond the barriers....and on this one day when she needed to escape, she and Blaze stumble upon a hidden treasure...
Oh the possibilities that Rena can imagine with being able to trade off the treasure she and Blaze found...yet you can see where this headed, right???
Young girls taking in old trinkets and items to trade for cash?? Bargaining with market vendors who do selling and trading for a living??
Yeah, it lands us right in to the heart of this story...on a day when it is meant for fun, Blaze goes missing and turns Rena's world upside down. All she can do is think about finding her friend. Set in her ways, stubborn and one track minded, she begins asking people around the Solstice....when an unseen ally appears...her crush Nevan.
This is when things really picked up for me. The tension created by her friend's kidnapping kept me on my toes all the while watching the relationship of Rena and Nevan bud and blossom.
I'm not going to tell you how the story goes...you will have to pick this one up and experience it for yourself. I will say that Edge of Truth is unique, with well developed characters that pull you in to their intriguing journey. An imaginative, creative, action packed story that is a pleasure to read.
As you know with dystopian societies, we always find that there is one person or one rule that suppresses the majority of the people. Edge of Truth has this element and we see Rena trying her best to stay out of trouble and stay off the radar. Obviously that doesn't always happen and when we meet her, she and her best friend Blaze are enjoying some stolen moments of watching Rena's crush...Nevan. It's funny, because you know she is going to mess up...lo and behold, she is stopped by a Synbot (a robot with human looks) and within those few minutes we learn so much about Rena. The secret she is hiding and what she does to alleviate her stress. And what does she do to get rid of all the things she keeps pinned up inside? She goes out beyond the barriers....and on this one day when she needed to escape, she and Blaze stumble upon a hidden treasure...
Oh the possibilities that Rena can imagine with being able to trade off the treasure she and Blaze found...yet you can see where this headed, right???
Young girls taking in old trinkets and items to trade for cash?? Bargaining with market vendors who do selling and trading for a living??
Yeah, it lands us right in to the heart of this story...on a day when it is meant for fun, Blaze goes missing and turns Rena's world upside down. All she can do is think about finding her friend. Set in her ways, stubborn and one track minded, she begins asking people around the Solstice....when an unseen ally appears...her crush Nevan.
This is when things really picked up for me. The tension created by her friend's kidnapping kept me on my toes all the while watching the relationship of Rena and Nevan bud and blossom.
I'm not going to tell you how the story goes...you will have to pick this one up and experience it for yourself. I will say that Edge of Truth is unique, with well developed characters that pull you in to their intriguing journey. An imaginative, creative, action packed story that is a pleasure to read.
June 9, 2013
3.5 stars
Edge of Truth was a decent book. I liked the mix of dystopian and paranormal elements. You don’t see that very often so it makes the book stand out.
Rena is a great character, she is strong, smart and she doesn’t just blindly listen to whatever she is told to do. Nevan is a pretty swoon-worthy guy; you can see why Rena has had a crush on him for so long. The relationship between them is very sweet; I just wish we had seen more of it. I am hoping Edge of Truth is the start of a series so that their relationship can be further explored.
I liked the characters “voices”. The way they spoke and the slang terms they used made them seem more realistic. It is how you could imagine people possibly speaking in the future.
The dystopian world of this book is interesting but we get to see surprisingly little of it. A few things are briefly mentioned such as the conservation laws, synbot's and some school system that wasn't quite described enough for me to fully understand. I would have liked to know more and in more detail. Overall the world building isn't quite as good as I have come to expect from a YA dystopian.
I hope this book has a sequel. The ending ties things up pretty well as far as the challenge the characters face is concerned but there is so much more I want to know. For starters, how the world got the way it is, more about the state of the world and I want to see more of Rena and Nevan’s relationship. There was also a character that seemed like he might be pretty important who helped briefly only to then not be mentioned again. In my mind there is too much left unsaid for it to be a standalone.
I would recommend this book to people who prefer not to be overloaded with details. Despite its issues I did still find Edge of Truth to be a highly enjoyable read. The Dystopian/paranormal mix makes it worth reading also.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, this has not affected my opinions or rating in any way*
Edge of Truth was a decent book. I liked the mix of dystopian and paranormal elements. You don’t see that very often so it makes the book stand out.
Rena is a great character, she is strong, smart and she doesn’t just blindly listen to whatever she is told to do. Nevan is a pretty swoon-worthy guy; you can see why Rena has had a crush on him for so long. The relationship between them is very sweet; I just wish we had seen more of it. I am hoping Edge of Truth is the start of a series so that their relationship can be further explored.
I liked the characters “voices”. The way they spoke and the slang terms they used made them seem more realistic. It is how you could imagine people possibly speaking in the future.
The dystopian world of this book is interesting but we get to see surprisingly little of it. A few things are briefly mentioned such as the conservation laws, synbot's and some school system that wasn't quite described enough for me to fully understand. I would have liked to know more and in more detail. Overall the world building isn't quite as good as I have come to expect from a YA dystopian.
I hope this book has a sequel. The ending ties things up pretty well as far as the challenge the characters face is concerned but there is so much more I want to know. For starters, how the world got the way it is, more about the state of the world and I want to see more of Rena and Nevan’s relationship. There was also a character that seemed like he might be pretty important who helped briefly only to then not be mentioned again. In my mind there is too much left unsaid for it to be a standalone.
I would recommend this book to people who prefer not to be overloaded with details. Despite its issues I did still find Edge of Truth to be a highly enjoyable read. The Dystopian/paranormal mix makes it worth reading also.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, this has not affected my opinions or rating in any way*
June 7, 2013
Sixteen-year-old Rena lives in a world ruled by an overlord and rules maintained by synbots that constantly give out fines watching nearly every move.
Rena is having a bad day so she and her best friend Blaze go past the borders into the wilds to relieve some stress. In the wilds they happen to come across a treasure trove that could help them raise enough money to get out of the slums. When Blaze disappears Rena knows it has to do with the treasure they found. With the help of Nevan (her crush) they go out to the wilds to rescue her friend.
I really enjoyed this story. It took me a little while to get the hang if her power which has to do with vibrations and earth quakes. I believe that author really portrayed a teen crush very well. I liked that the connection between Rena and Nevan didn't take over the story. Being that this isthe future I'm glad that she actually used terms of slang for them being that they are teens. For instance, they said things like SME (Sweet Mother Earth) rather then OMG. There was another term that was kinda weird but it worked out for the story.
With the story I just wish that there was more described about the place in settings that way it would have been easier to picture of what was going on around. I'm also wondering if there is going to be another story to this because I feel that a lot can be added to the story even if it comes from a different character aspect from the same time.
To Natasha Hanover:
I'm not sure weather or not you are considering it but maybe you should make another book maybe with Naven secretly hiding out that hes an "Other" too. From some of the qualities it made me think of him with Feline qualities. Good with climbing, falls graceful from trees, naturally curious when he was in the wilds/forest area. Idk maybe it would ruin it. Just a thought :-)
Rena is having a bad day so she and her best friend Blaze go past the borders into the wilds to relieve some stress. In the wilds they happen to come across a treasure trove that could help them raise enough money to get out of the slums. When Blaze disappears Rena knows it has to do with the treasure they found. With the help of Nevan (her crush) they go out to the wilds to rescue her friend.
I really enjoyed this story. It took me a little while to get the hang if her power which has to do with vibrations and earth quakes. I believe that author really portrayed a teen crush very well. I liked that the connection between Rena and Nevan didn't take over the story. Being that this isthe future I'm glad that she actually used terms of slang for them being that they are teens. For instance, they said things like SME (Sweet Mother Earth) rather then OMG. There was another term that was kinda weird but it worked out for the story.
With the story I just wish that there was more described about the place in settings that way it would have been easier to picture of what was going on around. I'm also wondering if there is going to be another story to this because I feel that a lot can be added to the story even if it comes from a different character aspect from the same time.
To Natasha Hanover:
I'm not sure weather or not you are considering it but maybe you should make another book maybe with Naven secretly hiding out that hes an "Other" too. From some of the qualities it made me think of him with Feline qualities. Good with climbing, falls graceful from trees, naturally curious when he was in the wilds/forest area. Idk maybe it would ruin it. Just a thought :-)
January 7, 2014
I enjoyed this book but overall I felt that it wasn’t totally unique but it brought in so many classic dystopian elements that it held my attention to the end. The setting was very in line with books such as The Hunger Games or Defiance.
The citizens are stuck within their community to serve the overlord until there are able to pay their debt to society. If they came from money, debt didn’t accumulate but being poor meant that failing to meet societies standards usually meant you collected debt on a daily basis. This was very along the lines of “the rich get richer while the poor get poorer”. You find out that the main character Rena is currently “working off” her debt that has already begun to collect. One day, while out exploring with her best friend, Rena finds a cave of treasures that she believes to be her ticket out of poverty but just ends up in her best friend getting kidnapped. Rena soon embarks on a journey with her long time crush to find not only her best friend but answers to questions she didn’t even know she was asking.
Some of the citizens of Hollowcrest have special talents that allow for them to do mysterious and sometimes wonderful things. I felt this was in the same lines as Under the Never Sky. Our main character Rena happens to be able to feel and control vibrations of the earth. I am not going to lie, when I first read about the Others I thought I was going to be disinterested but I was proved wrong, these “powers” intrigued me in a way I wasn’t expecting! Rena finds that her power can be curse but can also end up saving her life.
Overall this is a great read for any fan of the dystopian genre. While not totally a unique setting, it was still a captivating read held my interest until the very last page!
The citizens are stuck within their community to serve the overlord until there are able to pay their debt to society. If they came from money, debt didn’t accumulate but being poor meant that failing to meet societies standards usually meant you collected debt on a daily basis. This was very along the lines of “the rich get richer while the poor get poorer”. You find out that the main character Rena is currently “working off” her debt that has already begun to collect. One day, while out exploring with her best friend, Rena finds a cave of treasures that she believes to be her ticket out of poverty but just ends up in her best friend getting kidnapped. Rena soon embarks on a journey with her long time crush to find not only her best friend but answers to questions she didn’t even know she was asking.
Some of the citizens of Hollowcrest have special talents that allow for them to do mysterious and sometimes wonderful things. I felt this was in the same lines as Under the Never Sky. Our main character Rena happens to be able to feel and control vibrations of the earth. I am not going to lie, when I first read about the Others I thought I was going to be disinterested but I was proved wrong, these “powers” intrigued me in a way I wasn’t expecting! Rena finds that her power can be curse but can also end up saving her life.
Overall this is a great read for any fan of the dystopian genre. While not totally a unique setting, it was still a captivating read held my interest until the very last page!
June 9, 2013
Originally reviewed on The Page Turners
I didn't expect to like this book as much as I thought. Edge Of Truth was different than some other dystopian books out there, in this book, it had a bit of paranormal twist in it.
The main character Rena is a 16-year-old girl who is one of the "Others". She keeps it a secret because if the government found out, they would take her, as well as other "Others" out there. I can related to her in some ways, but to be honest, she was a bit weak for my liking. I ended up liking her best friend, Blaze, better than her. Rena is strong in some ways, like dealing with the death of her mother and now dealing with the new woman that has gotten into her dad's arms. I could feel her annoyance towards the fact that her mother just died and her father is already moving on with another woman. But to take her mind of her family problems, she has a secret crush on Nevan, a boy who is quite famous towards the girls.
Nevan is pretty protective over Rena. When we first meet him, he seems quite and very secretive. But when we get deeper into the story, we get to know more about Nevan as he begans to open up more towards Rena.
The only thing that I thought was missing from the story was that there were parts that were really confusing to understand, and there were a few questions left answered. Like, why are there "Others"? It doesn't seem genetic, but there were no reasons. And why did the Government take the "Others" away? What harm could they do? Those were the questions that I wanted the answers for while I was reading the book. But other than that, I like the plot, the characters and the mystery of the caves and the artifacts hidden within the caves.
I didn't expect to like this book as much as I thought. Edge Of Truth was different than some other dystopian books out there, in this book, it had a bit of paranormal twist in it.
The main character Rena is a 16-year-old girl who is one of the "Others". She keeps it a secret because if the government found out, they would take her, as well as other "Others" out there. I can related to her in some ways, but to be honest, she was a bit weak for my liking. I ended up liking her best friend, Blaze, better than her. Rena is strong in some ways, like dealing with the death of her mother and now dealing with the new woman that has gotten into her dad's arms. I could feel her annoyance towards the fact that her mother just died and her father is already moving on with another woman. But to take her mind of her family problems, she has a secret crush on Nevan, a boy who is quite famous towards the girls.
Nevan is pretty protective over Rena. When we first meet him, he seems quite and very secretive. But when we get deeper into the story, we get to know more about Nevan as he begans to open up more towards Rena.
The only thing that I thought was missing from the story was that there were parts that were really confusing to understand, and there were a few questions left answered. Like, why are there "Others"? It doesn't seem genetic, but there were no reasons. And why did the Government take the "Others" away? What harm could they do? Those were the questions that I wanted the answers for while I was reading the book. But other than that, I like the plot, the characters and the mystery of the caves and the artifacts hidden within the caves.
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