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Dove Chronicles #2
Dove Exiled
The thrilling follow-up to the groundbreaking debut Dove Arising.
Phaet Theta fled the Moon and has been hiding on Earth with her friend Wes and his family. But Phaet’s past catches up with her when the Lunar Bases attack the community and reveal that Phaet is a fugitive. She’s torn between staying on Earth with Wes—whom she’s just discovered her feelings for—and stowing away on a Moon-bound ship to rescue her siblings from the wrath of the government who killed their mother. But when Phaet makes the agonizing decision to return to the Moon, she finds the rebel movement there has turned her into their “Girl Sage,” a symbol of their struggle. She’s the biggest celebrity on the Moon: half the people worship her, and the other half want her dead.
Phaet Theta fled the Moon and has been hiding on Earth with her friend Wes and his family. But Phaet’s past catches up with her when the Lunar Bases attack the community and reveal that Phaet is a fugitive. She’s torn between staying on Earth with Wes—whom she’s just discovered her feelings for—and stowing away on a Moon-bound ship to rescue her siblings from the wrath of the government who killed their mother. But when Phaet makes the agonizing decision to return to the Moon, she finds the rebel movement there has turned her into their “Girl Sage,” a symbol of their struggle. She’s the biggest celebrity on the Moon: half the people worship her, and the other half want her dead.
336 pages, Hardcover
First published February 23, 2016
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Karen Bao
5 books185 followersKaren Jialu Bao does science in the lab, then goes home and writes about it. A Ph.D. candidate at Harvard University, she studies mosquito brains by blasting them with an electron beam. She has eight ear piercings for no reason. Her favorite activities include cooking, tending her plants, singing, and playing her violin. She is the author of Pangu’s Shadow (Lerner, 2024), the Dove Chronicles trilogy (Penguin Teen), and a contributor to the upcoming YA anthology (AB)SOLUTELY NORMAL (Candlewick Press, 2023).
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February 26, 2016
"Dove Exiled" the intriguing and absorbing second novel in the "Dove Chronicles" opens with the threat of an attack on Saint Odan where Phaet Theta has taken refuge with Wes's Earthbound family after escaping the Moon. In an atmosphere of harmony and high-ideals Wes's father keeps the peace with the Sanctuarists an unobtrusive law force but their hatred for the "demons" on the Moon is all too apparent.
As Phaet under the guise of the Pacifia refugee Fay blends into Odan society she learns not only of an alliance between Pacifia and Base IV to attack Saint Oda to transform it into a strategic military base, but of the ongoing torture of her brother Cygnus. With the Lunar Militia hot on her trail, she makes an agonizing decision when an opportunity to return to the Moon arises. Although longing for Wes after admitting their feelings for each other and knowing the Committee wants her dead, Phaet's determined to save her brother and continue Dovetail's rebellion.
The plot is fast-paced and action-packed as Phaet and Wes not only struggle against the alliance intent on destroying Saint Odan and killing the islanders, but she and Umbriel break into the prison to free Cygnus on Base I only to find him missing and the militia determined to capture her. With every challenge, deception and betrayal that Phaet faces the plot thickens as the intensity and suspense builds.
In an emotionally-charged setting as Phaet haunted by guilt struggles to stay rational, copes with the loss of friends and fights for her life, the plot moves quickly and smoothly to an explosive confrontation at the end that begs for a third book. In an exciting story that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end, even the romance is heightened when Phaet who's about to say goodbye to Wes finally admits her deep feelings for him.
As in all well-written and intoxicating plots the complexity and realism of its characters infuse the growing drama with passion and high-energy and this story is no exception. Phaet (aka Fay) driven by guilt to return to the moon is determined, resilient and brave knowing the Committee wants her dead. A sixteen year old who's action-oriented and says little, she has to deal with her new celebrity status as “Girl Sage,” a symbol of the rebellion. Wes Carlyle duty-bound to protect his family is kind, caring and accepting, frank about his feelings for Phaet even though he knows they'll be separated. Of the other characters in the story Murray Carlyle haunted by her scarring is angry and broken; Phaet's sister Anka defiant and wilful; Eri Phi loyal and selfless; and Umbriel protective, stubborn and honest.
I loved "Dove Exiled" a thrilling sequel to "Dove Arising" and can't wait to see where Karen Bao will take the plot and characters next.
As Phaet under the guise of the Pacifia refugee Fay blends into Odan society she learns not only of an alliance between Pacifia and Base IV to attack Saint Oda to transform it into a strategic military base, but of the ongoing torture of her brother Cygnus. With the Lunar Militia hot on her trail, she makes an agonizing decision when an opportunity to return to the Moon arises. Although longing for Wes after admitting their feelings for each other and knowing the Committee wants her dead, Phaet's determined to save her brother and continue Dovetail's rebellion.
The plot is fast-paced and action-packed as Phaet and Wes not only struggle against the alliance intent on destroying Saint Odan and killing the islanders, but she and Umbriel break into the prison to free Cygnus on Base I only to find him missing and the militia determined to capture her. With every challenge, deception and betrayal that Phaet faces the plot thickens as the intensity and suspense builds.
In an emotionally-charged setting as Phaet haunted by guilt struggles to stay rational, copes with the loss of friends and fights for her life, the plot moves quickly and smoothly to an explosive confrontation at the end that begs for a third book. In an exciting story that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end, even the romance is heightened when Phaet who's about to say goodbye to Wes finally admits her deep feelings for him.
As in all well-written and intoxicating plots the complexity and realism of its characters infuse the growing drama with passion and high-energy and this story is no exception. Phaet (aka Fay) driven by guilt to return to the moon is determined, resilient and brave knowing the Committee wants her dead. A sixteen year old who's action-oriented and says little, she has to deal with her new celebrity status as “Girl Sage,” a symbol of the rebellion. Wes Carlyle duty-bound to protect his family is kind, caring and accepting, frank about his feelings for Phaet even though he knows they'll be separated. Of the other characters in the story Murray Carlyle haunted by her scarring is angry and broken; Phaet's sister Anka defiant and wilful; Eri Phi loyal and selfless; and Umbriel protective, stubborn and honest.
I loved "Dove Exiled" a thrilling sequel to "Dove Arising" and can't wait to see where Karen Bao will take the plot and characters next.
September 9, 2020
Phaet Theta and Wes have been on earth for the past 4 months when the book opens (she has exiled herself here from the Lunar Colony where she was born and raised and they are staying with Wes's family.) However, trouble is afoot when they learn that the Lunar colonies have joined forces with one of Earth's to major floating multinational leagues and are coming after the island they are living on. Soon Phaet has to decide if she needs to head back to the Moon to help fight this battle. T
June 20, 2017
Phaet, reborn as Fay, is known as a former engine room slave from Pacifia instead of being known as the fugitive and Lunar's rebel daughter. Phaet takes refuge with Wes' family at Saint Oda on Earth. However, the Odans detest the Lunars and believe they are Godless demons. Odans remind me of Amity and Agnegation factions from Divergent. They do not like weaponry and fighting. They tolerate peace and helping each other. However, when Tourmalinians show a torture video of Phaet's brother back on the moon, Phaet feels guilty leaving her family with the totalitarian Lunar government. Things take a turn when Phaet finds out the Lunars allied themselves with Pacifica and are going to take Saint Oda.
At first it was hard for me to get into Dove Exiled. Set four months after the events in Dove Arising, I had difficulty learning all the new characters and about the Odans. However, after time I became invested with the plot line. The pace is slow for the first third of the book but it definitely picks up for the remaining two thirds. It's interesting how Wes is willing to help out Phaet even though his parents don't agree with his actions.
Phaet is willing to help Wes despite the fact that she has to wait to save her family a little bit longer. The friendship between Phaet and Wes is strong. They will do anything for each other. Transitioning from Earth to the Moon is a little bit rocky but I am glad that I am able to see what is going on both planets. Reading about how Lunars and Earthens are affected by the Committee is crucial.
It is fascinating to see the Base IV again and the Militia Phaet and Wes trained with only to be targeted as enemies now. However, not everyone on the lunar base is hunting Phaet and Wes. The couple is in trouble as Phaet tries to save her family while Wes tries to save his. Phaet can only trust a few people on Base IV. Phaet and Wes show some romantic interest in each other but each have their own priorities and they agreed to carry out saving their families first. I admire that. They don't let lust cloud their vision of what's important.
"In the midst of war, with our families clinging to life, we've declared some sort of allegiance to each other." - ARC
Karen Bao definitely did a lot of research about terrains and ecosystems. She spent time weaving her interests in biology and chemistry into her novel. As a lover of biology, I appreciated how clever she incorporates the science facts within the novel. It adds some depth to the story.
Phaet, known as Girl Sage to the Dovetailers, represents hope like Katniss does as the Mockingjay. Dove Exiled is a solid sequel to Dove Arising. It will satisfy readers who enjoy The Hunger Games trilogy and the Divergent trilogy.
At first it was hard for me to get into Dove Exiled. Set four months after the events in Dove Arising, I had difficulty learning all the new characters and about the Odans. However, after time I became invested with the plot line. The pace is slow for the first third of the book but it definitely picks up for the remaining two thirds. It's interesting how Wes is willing to help out Phaet even though his parents don't agree with his actions.
Phaet is willing to help Wes despite the fact that she has to wait to save her family a little bit longer. The friendship between Phaet and Wes is strong. They will do anything for each other. Transitioning from Earth to the Moon is a little bit rocky but I am glad that I am able to see what is going on both planets. Reading about how Lunars and Earthens are affected by the Committee is crucial.
It is fascinating to see the Base IV again and the Militia Phaet and Wes trained with only to be targeted as enemies now. However, not everyone on the lunar base is hunting Phaet and Wes. The couple is in trouble as Phaet tries to save her family while Wes tries to save his. Phaet can only trust a few people on Base IV. Phaet and Wes show some romantic interest in each other but each have their own priorities and they agreed to carry out saving their families first. I admire that. They don't let lust cloud their vision of what's important.
"In the midst of war, with our families clinging to life, we've declared some sort of allegiance to each other." - ARC
Karen Bao definitely did a lot of research about terrains and ecosystems. She spent time weaving her interests in biology and chemistry into her novel. As a lover of biology, I appreciated how clever she incorporates the science facts within the novel. It adds some depth to the story.
Phaet, known as Girl Sage to the Dovetailers, represents hope like Katniss does as the Mockingjay. Dove Exiled is a solid sequel to Dove Arising. It will satisfy readers who enjoy The Hunger Games trilogy and the Divergent trilogy.
February 29, 2016
3.5 stars
Dove Exiled is the sequel to Dove Arising. It starts out with Phaet on Earth, in a town called Odan with Wes. Odan is on an island within the Bristish Isles archipelago. The Odans hate technology and chemicals and use only organic stuff. The use bioluminescent bacteria for lights at night. They make their own clothes.
The Odan’s are not sure what to make of Phaet. Wes and her concoct a back-story the she is Fay, and was an engine room slave in Pacifia, a floating city that has a population made primarily of Asian people. The Odans call Lunars “demons” because their lack of religion, and the Odans a very religious. This is mainly why Phaet could not tell then that she is Lunar.
Wes’s dad discovers her true identity and is not too happy about it. Wes and Phaet are exiled, but decide to help the Odans out and set off for the floating city of Battery Bay to help them because Pacifia is planning to attack Odan. Phaet wants to use Pacifia to get back to Base IV on the moon and save her brother Cygnus who’s being tortured there.
I really thought the idea floating cities was cool. I thought they were going to be just huge ships, but they are actually floating cities. Real cities with roads or cannels, tall towers and homes. One was called Tourmaline, which is this really beautiful long, straight gemstone.
Phaet gets back to the moon, and is a fugitive and trying to save her brother. Phaet get turned into a legend, a symbol of rebellion, kind of like Katniss as the Mockingjay, or even Mare as the Red Queen. They call her the Sage Girl. The rebellion called Dovetail, originally formed by Phaet’s mother, came up with a plan for the council election. Something causes difficulties for their plans.
This sequel was not bad, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first book. It was a lot shorter, and also I forgot what happened exactly in the previous book. I think the book begins month later after the first book ended.
I recommend this book series to fans of: Divergent by Veronica Roth, Cinder by Melissa Meyer, The Hunger Games, Matched or Atlantia by Ally Condie, Reboot by Amy Tintera, and other various dystopian series. Also, if you enjoy books set in space, like Across the Universe by Beth Revis.
Cover Art Review: Much better than previous book’s cover. Cool illustrations. Love the city in the background.
~Haley G
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Dove Exiled is the sequel to Dove Arising. It starts out with Phaet on Earth, in a town called Odan with Wes. Odan is on an island within the Bristish Isles archipelago. The Odans hate technology and chemicals and use only organic stuff. The use bioluminescent bacteria for lights at night. They make their own clothes.
The Odan’s are not sure what to make of Phaet. Wes and her concoct a back-story the she is Fay, and was an engine room slave in Pacifia, a floating city that has a population made primarily of Asian people. The Odans call Lunars “demons” because their lack of religion, and the Odans a very religious. This is mainly why Phaet could not tell then that she is Lunar.
Wes’s dad discovers her true identity and is not too happy about it. Wes and Phaet are exiled, but decide to help the Odans out and set off for the floating city of Battery Bay to help them because Pacifia is planning to attack Odan. Phaet wants to use Pacifia to get back to Base IV on the moon and save her brother Cygnus who’s being tortured there.
I really thought the idea floating cities was cool. I thought they were going to be just huge ships, but they are actually floating cities. Real cities with roads or cannels, tall towers and homes. One was called Tourmaline, which is this really beautiful long, straight gemstone.
Phaet gets back to the moon, and is a fugitive and trying to save her brother. Phaet get turned into a legend, a symbol of rebellion, kind of like Katniss as the Mockingjay, or even Mare as the Red Queen. They call her the Sage Girl. The rebellion called Dovetail, originally formed by Phaet’s mother, came up with a plan for the council election. Something causes difficulties for their plans.
This sequel was not bad, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first book. It was a lot shorter, and also I forgot what happened exactly in the previous book. I think the book begins month later after the first book ended.
I recommend this book series to fans of: Divergent by Veronica Roth, Cinder by Melissa Meyer, The Hunger Games, Matched or Atlantia by Ally Condie, Reboot by Amy Tintera, and other various dystopian series. Also, if you enjoy books set in space, like Across the Universe by Beth Revis.
Cover Art Review: Much better than previous book’s cover. Cool illustrations. Love the city in the background.
~Haley G
My blog:
http://breathlessbookreviews.blogspot...
March 19, 2016
I'm not sure if this book just suffers from severe second book syndrome, or if it just doesn't flow well and requires too much suspension of reality.
Additionally, I'll be nice and say this whole series is heavily influenced by The Hunger Games. Phaet, the Dove (*cough* Mockingjay) becomes the reluctant Girl Sage (Girl on Fire) for a revolutionist movement against the committee (Capitol). There's much, much more in the similarities department, but I digress.
All this is after spending waaay too long (proportion of the book-wise) with an earthbound Nordic culture that doesn't believe in technology, but has managed, successfully, to put spies in the highly technical lunar bases. On the MOON.
I barely made it through. I thought for awhile this would be a DNF for me. It's saved a bit when she gets back to what she does best- kicking butt- but there is way too little to amount to much, and it's disjointed and rushed. Bummer, it had promise in the first book.
Don't know if I'll finish out the series.
Additionally, I'll be nice and say this whole series is heavily influenced by The Hunger Games. Phaet, the Dove (*cough* Mockingjay) becomes the reluctant Girl Sage (Girl on Fire) for a revolutionist movement against the committee (Capitol). There's much, much more in the similarities department, but I digress.
All this is after spending waaay too long (proportion of the book-wise) with an earthbound Nordic culture that doesn't believe in technology, but has managed, successfully, to put spies in the highly technical lunar bases. On the MOON.
I barely made it through. I thought for awhile this would be a DNF for me. It's saved a bit when she gets back to what she does best- kicking butt- but there is way too little to amount to much, and it's disjointed and rushed. Bummer, it had promise in the first book.
Don't know if I'll finish out the series.
September 4, 2021
Yasss finally Wes and Phaet admit it!!! They love each other!!! Gosh darn it though that they leave each other!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 28, 2021
The second book in the series drops the reader in the middle of a church ceremony. It takes a little bit for the author to detail what exactly was going on- it wasn’t difficult to figure out, but it was rather confusing since last we left the characters they were adrift somewhere at sea. It was nice to skip the minutiae of thier return but a little slower introduction to the current society would have been interesting and probably helped see Phaet grow a bit as a character as she learns about stuff she’d been lied to about, but most of the novelty, discovery and chance for growth is left by the wayside and exchanged for a telling version and a return to the self absorbed Phaet.
The introduction of Wes’ family was interesting and they had their interesting quirks but something seemed to be missing. Perhaps it was that it was hard to get a sense of and understand what the characters were feeling or might be thinking that caused their behavior. And it was odd that they scold Phaet for staying out late and basically ignored the fact that Murray was supposed to be watching out for her from what the reader can gather, but it seems to be tried to be explained away by Murray’s PTSD.
Again in this book there were parts of the scenery well described that helped build the world and the culture and parts that were so sparse it was hard to picture the setting, action or feeling of the characters. The dynamic of Battery Bay was interesting and learning snippets about the floating islands was interesting as well.
The first half of the book moved along smoothly, though Phaet makes some rash and rather odd decisions that somehow turn out okay. It’s interesting how she’s the one that has to be apologized to. Wes basically gives up his family at one point to help her and after all he’s done and continues to do to help her she doesn’t trust him, and at one point gives him basically the silent treatment for apparently no reason until he basically apologizes. Then she decides she might like him as more than just a friend.
Even so the action moves along okay. There’s a point where Phaet’s forced into basically mortal combat, and it seems odd that she’s sitting there spacing out, willing to fight back at one point but then decides randomly not to use lethal force or fight to try and protect those near her after already using her skills. She can’t seem to decide on things like that quite often and tries to justify her decisions using an odd moral compass that seems very fickle and convenient. In fact her actions are often contrary. She berates people for doing exactly what she did. In the first book she will do pretty much anything to save her mom, even stir up trouble and hurt others no matter the consequences, yet she tells off her friends and sister for doing a similar thing, stirring up trouble to help others. She also can’t seem to decide if she wants to be a coward conformist or a rebel non-conformist when she know either way she will not have an easy time. The decisions seem to be made for her.
Phaet also is still rather naive especially when it come to trusting random strangers with important secrets. It also takes her long enough to discover the committee had something to do with her father’s death- which was self evident by the end of book one if not way before, had she been paying attention and actually listening to what people said rather than floating about in her bubble world, yet she’s utterly shocked by the revelation and realizes she shouldn’t be because, heck they did everything but sign a written confession.
The second half of the book on the moon goes a lot slower and is more of Phaet wandering around hiding, taking ill advised risks (and of course somehow getting away with them) and waiting for something to happen. For all the time she has to plan, she doesn’t really come up with a good one.
The conclusion of the book isn’t bad but the description of her escape from certain death doesn’t made much sense- I mean how much copper wire could one pair of handcuffs have?? It’s seems like she’s using spools. That was another instance where the action descriptions didn’t made much sense. If the water was up to her chest, how could she bend down and still breathe? She does all this for Cygnus, yet when she completes her objective it’s like he’s non existent and she doesn’t even acknowledge him really once she has the opportunity. I mean if I just saw a family member I’d been trying see and save for months I’d definitely go over to give them a hug or greet them or something. It’s more like m- okay good, mission accomplished.
Still, the side characters are interesting and we meet more interesting characters. Most of the side characters are interesting and steal the show a bit. It was kinda off-putting how rude she suddenly becomes to Umbriel who pretty much just because she decides she doesn’t like him like that who literally had done nothing but help her.
The ending leaves it open for another book. The plot is interesting as is some of the world building. Most of the side characters have some flavor which makes them interesting. Parts of it Phaet is interesting but parts of it make her seem not only naive but quite on the dull side. Still, an okay read it you can stomach some self-pity & self- indulgence & downright moronic action of from the heroine.
The introduction of Wes’ family was interesting and they had their interesting quirks but something seemed to be missing. Perhaps it was that it was hard to get a sense of and understand what the characters were feeling or might be thinking that caused their behavior. And it was odd that they scold Phaet for staying out late and basically ignored the fact that Murray was supposed to be watching out for her from what the reader can gather, but it seems to be tried to be explained away by Murray’s PTSD.
Again in this book there were parts of the scenery well described that helped build the world and the culture and parts that were so sparse it was hard to picture the setting, action or feeling of the characters. The dynamic of Battery Bay was interesting and learning snippets about the floating islands was interesting as well.
The first half of the book moved along smoothly, though Phaet makes some rash and rather odd decisions that somehow turn out okay. It’s interesting how she’s the one that has to be apologized to. Wes basically gives up his family at one point to help her and after all he’s done and continues to do to help her she doesn’t trust him, and at one point gives him basically the silent treatment for apparently no reason until he basically apologizes. Then she decides she might like him as more than just a friend.
Even so the action moves along okay. There’s a point where Phaet’s forced into basically mortal combat, and it seems odd that she’s sitting there spacing out, willing to fight back at one point but then decides randomly not to use lethal force or fight to try and protect those near her after already using her skills. She can’t seem to decide on things like that quite often and tries to justify her decisions using an odd moral compass that seems very fickle and convenient. In fact her actions are often contrary. She berates people for doing exactly what she did. In the first book she will do pretty much anything to save her mom, even stir up trouble and hurt others no matter the consequences, yet she tells off her friends and sister for doing a similar thing, stirring up trouble to help others. She also can’t seem to decide if she wants to be a coward conformist or a rebel non-conformist when she know either way she will not have an easy time. The decisions seem to be made for her.
Phaet also is still rather naive especially when it come to trusting random strangers with important secrets. It also takes her long enough to discover the committee had something to do with her father’s death- which was self evident by the end of book one if not way before, had she been paying attention and actually listening to what people said rather than floating about in her bubble world, yet she’s utterly shocked by the revelation and realizes she shouldn’t be because, heck they did everything but sign a written confession.
The second half of the book on the moon goes a lot slower and is more of Phaet wandering around hiding, taking ill advised risks (and of course somehow getting away with them) and waiting for something to happen. For all the time she has to plan, she doesn’t really come up with a good one.
The conclusion of the book isn’t bad but the description of her escape from certain death doesn’t made much sense- I mean how much copper wire could one pair of handcuffs have?? It’s seems like she’s using spools. That was another instance where the action descriptions didn’t made much sense. If the water was up to her chest, how could she bend down and still breathe? She does all this for Cygnus, yet when she completes her objective it’s like he’s non existent and she doesn’t even acknowledge him really once she has the opportunity. I mean if I just saw a family member I’d been trying see and save for months I’d definitely go over to give them a hug or greet them or something. It’s more like m- okay good, mission accomplished.
Still, the side characters are interesting and we meet more interesting characters. Most of the side characters are interesting and steal the show a bit. It was kinda off-putting how rude she suddenly becomes to Umbriel who pretty much just because she decides she doesn’t like him like that who literally had done nothing but help her.
The ending leaves it open for another book. The plot is interesting as is some of the world building. Most of the side characters have some flavor which makes them interesting. Parts of it Phaet is interesting but parts of it make her seem not only naive but quite on the dull side. Still, an okay read it you can stomach some self-pity & self- indulgence & downright moronic action of from the heroine.
July 7, 2017
Again, the second book of the Dove series is exciting, and reminiscent of several of the uber-popular dystopian series. Great read, but not a contender for MHL because it is YA - upper middle and high school!
I ordered the 3 book in the series because I need to find out how the series ends!
I ordered the 3 book in the series because I need to find out how the series ends!
July 28, 2021
This is a fast read and a sequel. It resembled a lot more dystopians and didn't make me kick up my heels and scream. I just didn't care for Phaet; I felt she should have discouraged Umbriel a lot sooner than she did. She just lacked gumption.
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November 23, 2015Aw yiss. Can't wait to get this one!
July 10, 2017
Taking the action down to Earth - literally - does this second book in Karen Bao's kick-ass trilogy a great service. It allows her to expand the world-building by showing us a little more of what the world is like 300 years into the future, when the continents are pretty much all either water-damaged or otherwise uninhabitable and all the remaining territory is either small islands full of natural resources, or deadly floating cities that try to capture everything else. And the cities of Pacifia and Battery Bay don't just float, either - they move around. You can see one of those moving floating cities bearing down behind Phaet and Wes on the cover, and it looks pretty scary...
Another bonus to this book is how sharply critical of humanity it is. Not just Western civilization and capitalism, but communism as well. There's even a point made of Phaet's days in Lunar school, when her teachers condemned both those extremes of the economic spectrum. And while the two floating superpowers try to gobble up as much of Earth as they can, up on the Moon, there's sinister alliances happening, and even a storyline of election fraud that resonates so much more strongly now after Russia rigged our election last year.
Really, my only complaint about this book is that it's too short. But it's got me raring to get my hands on a copy of the third (and, I believe, final) book ASAP.
Another bonus to this book is how sharply critical of humanity it is. Not just Western civilization and capitalism, but communism as well. There's even a point made of Phaet's days in Lunar school, when her teachers condemned both those extremes of the economic spectrum. And while the two floating superpowers try to gobble up as much of Earth as they can, up on the Moon, there's sinister alliances happening, and even a storyline of election fraud that resonates so much more strongly now after Russia rigged our election last year.
Really, my only complaint about this book is that it's too short. But it's got me raring to get my hands on a copy of the third (and, I believe, final) book ASAP.
July 30, 2021
Once again, I am impressed with the way Bao pulls ethical, political, and religious issues into this story. Saint Oda seems just as much a place of blind faith as those blindly following of Committee on the Moon. Both lock their people into rigid ways of thinking and behaving. As a theologian at heart, I'm hoping to see more of those ideas play out in book 3. I'm also interested in the exploration of political systems. The description of Battery Bay is both delightful and and frustratingly accurate in how democracy might/could play out in certain circumstances, while the falsified election on the Moon echoed what we see in many supposed democracies in our current world (and toyed dangerously with here in the U.S. in 2020). I appreciated the contrast between Anka and Phaet - belligerently opposing the Committee vs waiting, watching, and planning. I believe the world needs both kinds of people, and each type of opposition is dangerous in its own way. The moral question of saving one's family vs saving a whole people group and whether one has to sacrifice one to do the other is both painful and realistic. I applaud Bao for tackling the tough issues.
December 5, 2019
Book 2 Dove Exiled...or Phaet on Earth with her Boyfriend
SPOILER ALERT: This review picks up where book 1 ends, so if you haven't gotten there yet, skip this!
Wes and Phaet escape to Earth, where we learn Wes was an agent of the pacifist nation Saint Oda, which is trying to carve a safe space between Lunar raids (yes, that's how the Moon gets its resources! By raiding Earth) and the opposing Earth factions of Pacifia and Battery Bay.
Of course the Moon government sends its agents to Earth to flush out Phaet, showing a video of her brother being tortured, and it works. She and Wes come up with a mad-cap plan to get back on the Moon, so they can rescue her family.
Except nothing goes as planned, St. Oda is caught in the crossfire, and Wes and Phaet are separated. When she makes it back to the Moon, she learns more about her mother's secret resistance society and the role she's destined to play.
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SPOILER ALERT: This review picks up where book 1 ends, so if you haven't gotten there yet, skip this!
Wes and Phaet escape to Earth, where we learn Wes was an agent of the pacifist nation Saint Oda, which is trying to carve a safe space between Lunar raids (yes, that's how the Moon gets its resources! By raiding Earth) and the opposing Earth factions of Pacifia and Battery Bay.
Of course the Moon government sends its agents to Earth to flush out Phaet, showing a video of her brother being tortured, and it works. She and Wes come up with a mad-cap plan to get back on the Moon, so they can rescue her family.
Except nothing goes as planned, St. Oda is caught in the crossfire, and Wes and Phaet are separated. When she makes it back to the Moon, she learns more about her mother's secret resistance society and the role she's destined to play.
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June 16, 2017
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Un second tome qui a un peu de mal à démarrer puis lorsqu'il se met vraiment en route ne s'arrête plus .... En effet, les aventures de Phaet deviennent haletantes, périlleuses et presque hallucinantes au fil des pages . On vogue d'événements en événements au côté de Phaet qui doit encore se surpasser pour affronter le danger et sauver sa famille ... De la science-fiction Young adult de haute volée !!!
Vivement la suite .
Un second tome qui a un peu de mal à démarrer puis lorsqu'il se met vraiment en route ne s'arrête plus .... En effet, les aventures de Phaet deviennent haletantes, périlleuses et presque hallucinantes au fil des pages . On vogue d'événements en événements au côté de Phaet qui doit encore se surpasser pour affronter le danger et sauver sa famille ... De la science-fiction Young adult de haute volée !!!
Vivement la suite .
October 2, 2018
Dove Exiled was just as awesome as Dove Arising was. I love Phaet learns that the people on Earth are not as bad as she was led believe and some people on her home base aren't so good either I love the way the Odans live too. Dove Exiled also makes a good point of how in order to fully understand something we need the whole story not just one side. Pheat's honesty with Umbriel was very refreshing as well. Too often YA characters don't really admit their feelings about their love life. Lastly I enjoyed the mystery of the code that Pheat had to figure out.
May 28, 2022
A great sequel that gives us a glimpse of what Earth is like in this alternate future. It's fascinating to see the different nations/groups that have organized, and see how this interplays with what is happening on the Moon. It quickly becomes action-packed and fast-paced as Phaet realizes that she needs to make a frantic reverse trip from the first book: she needs get back to the Moon, where her life remains in danger. Political intrigue is afoot and it's difficult for Phaet to know who to turn to. It really sets up for the third book!
April 16, 2025
I enjoyed these books. They remind me of The Hunger Games and The Fourth Wing. However, some of the character interactions just do not make sense even with some of the explanations provided later. It was jarring and detracted from the overall tone of the story, as it seemed to only serve as a device to force a specific story arc. The Odan society was also off - it came across as creepy rather than utopian. Maybe the third title will smooth out the rough spots and bring the narrative into a cohesive whole.
June 11, 2020
Eeeeeeeeeeh... It was rather like the Hunger Games but in space. Cute, fluffy, exactly what I needed at that moment but no character development and to much focus on the which boy do I like trope. Second book was the same but more so which characters stopping in the middle of battle/fleeing to have conversations about their crushes/relationships/jealousy and really bad scientific/medical practices.
February 10, 2019
This 2nd book in the Dove Chronicles was a decent read. It kept me interested. I thought it started to feel a bit too much like The Hunger Games though. Phaet becomes the face of the revolution.
I haven't decided if I'll continue with this series yet.
I haven't decided if I'll continue with this series yet.
Read
July 24, 2019I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. So that others may also enjoy this book, I am paying it forward by donating it to my local library.
August 21, 2023
Did I find out at 21 that one of my favourite books at 13 was the first part in a series and not a standalone? Maybe. So i of course had to read this, and I’m sure 13 year old me would habe loved it. And 21 year old me still really enjoyed it.
December 30, 2024
This is a fast read and a sequel. It resembled a lot more dystopians and didn't make me kick up my heels and scream. I just didn't care for Phaet; I felt she should have discouraged Umbriel a lot sooner than she did. She just lacked gumption.
May 28, 2017
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16/20 - Une intrigue vraiment bien menée mais une héroïne agaçante....
16/20 - Une intrigue vraiment bien menée mais une héroïne agaçante....
December 10, 2018
I liked it a little better than book 1.
May 16, 2016
WOW! This book was even better than Dove Arising! While I liked the first book, I was able to put it down and not rush to finish it...not this one!! I couldn't put it down and had a NEED to know what was going to happen next!
Phaet's character is very well developed in this book. She is such a strong and well written young female character! Her actions felt believable and while she sometimes made bad decisions they were understandable. Her love for her family is amazing and I love that it is clear that's what pushes her through the tough situations she finds herself in. I also enjoyed her relationship with Wes. So often in books like these the girl continues to hide her feelings (usually for ridiculous reasons) or they just launch their tongue down the guys throat without even really knowing him. Phaet and Wes really seem to start as friends and team mates first and foremost and their love grows from that. It was great that Phaet was able to be honest and open about her feelings towards Wes in what I thought was a healthy way (maybe slightly forced by timing but still she choose to be honest and say how she feels even though she isn't one for saying much out loud). Plus I appreciate that she finally has an open conversation with Umbriel and it isn't a long drawn out love triangle.
I also really liked Anka's character as well. We got to see a bit more of who she really is and I love that she so willingly risks herself in order to stand up for what she believes is right!
The whole world of this new planet Earth is so interesting to me and I'd love to even see more about it in the third novel or even some background novellas!
For Lydia: more death in this book but it is never treated as a light subject-most main characters have regrets over killing and do what they can to avoid it. Language- only the "new" swear words are used. Few kisses, little talk about a character having lots of relationships with women, and one unwanted advancement that isn't taken too far but does occur. Great conversation starters about freedom, choosing other people's wellbeing over your own vs only looking out for your own welfare, dictatorships, etc.
Phaet's character is very well developed in this book. She is such a strong and well written young female character! Her actions felt believable and while she sometimes made bad decisions they were understandable. Her love for her family is amazing and I love that it is clear that's what pushes her through the tough situations she finds herself in. I also enjoyed her relationship with Wes. So often in books like these the girl continues to hide her feelings (usually for ridiculous reasons) or they just launch their tongue down the guys throat without even really knowing him. Phaet and Wes really seem to start as friends and team mates first and foremost and their love grows from that. It was great that Phaet was able to be honest and open about her feelings towards Wes in what I thought was a healthy way (maybe slightly forced by timing but still she choose to be honest and say how she feels even though she isn't one for saying much out loud). Plus I appreciate that she finally has an open conversation with Umbriel and it isn't a long drawn out love triangle.
I also really liked Anka's character as well. We got to see a bit more of who she really is and I love that she so willingly risks herself in order to stand up for what she believes is right!
The whole world of this new planet Earth is so interesting to me and I'd love to even see more about it in the third novel or even some background novellas!
For Lydia: more death in this book but it is never treated as a light subject-most main characters have regrets over killing and do what they can to avoid it. Language- only the "new" swear words are used. Few kisses, little talk about a character having lots of relationships with women, and one unwanted advancement that isn't taken too far but does occur. Great conversation starters about freedom, choosing other people's wellbeing over your own vs only looking out for your own welfare, dictatorships, etc.
May 25, 2016
4.5 Stars
I won this in a giveaway, so thank you to everyone who made that possible.
Dove Exiled is the sequel to Dove Arising and the second book in the Dove Chronicles.
What ILiked Loved:
While the first book was slow the first bit, Dove Exiled has action and excitement throughout the whole book. There is also more romance in this one, if you like that kind of thing. Done right, romance can enhance a story. Done wrong, and it will ruin it. I feel the romance was done right-with the perfect amount-not overwhelming or stealing the show. There was definitely a Hunger Games vibe, but I didn't mind.
Moving on to the MC.
Phaet (pronounced "fate") Theta is one of my favorite female protagonists. She is awesome and something so rare in YA. Unlike "fake" kick-butt heroines (Katniss, Clary, Tris) who depend on the love interest and can't do anything without their hands being held, Phaet is smart, strong, calm and cool in bad situations, and makes her own decisions. Plus her name is cool. And don't get in a fight with her- she'll kick your butt!
What I Didn't Like:
Skip! *EDIT* Okay, maybe the torture... especially the child torture....
Warning: violence, twists, fakeouts, and feels.
I am so excited for the next one!!!
I won this in a giveaway, so thank you to everyone who made that possible.
Dove Exiled is the sequel to Dove Arising and the second book in the Dove Chronicles.
What I
While the first book was slow the first bit, Dove Exiled has action and excitement throughout the whole book. There is also more romance in this one, if you like that kind of thing. Done right, romance can enhance a story. Done wrong, and it will ruin it. I feel the romance was done right-with the perfect amount-not overwhelming or stealing the show. There was definitely a Hunger Games vibe, but I didn't mind.
Moving on to the MC.
Phaet (pronounced "fate") Theta is one of my favorite female protagonists. She is awesome and something so rare in YA. Unlike "fake" kick-butt heroines (Katniss, Clary, Tris) who depend on the love interest and can't do anything without their hands being held, Phaet is smart, strong, calm and cool in bad situations, and makes her own decisions. Plus her name is cool. And don't get in a fight with her- she'll kick your butt!
What I Didn't Like:
Skip! *EDIT* Okay, maybe the torture... especially the child torture....
Warning: violence, twists, fakeouts, and feels.
I am so excited for the next one!!!
December 20, 2016
I won this book through Goodreads. Very realistic and believable alternative world. Well developed and likeable characters. Very exciting. I got so engrossed I finished in one sitting.
March 15, 2019
This is a really ugly cover. The series really deserves better covers, in my opinion.
My ship has sailed. At last! Although the age gap is pretty awkward. Oh well. It's not as bad as the difference between Scarlet and Wolf (5 years) and Cress and Thorne (4 years). Wes is my favorite character, and it already pains me to write his name because I'm writing this review a month or two after I finished and reviewed the third book.
Why??????
But hey, it has real science! Wonderful.
My ship has sailed. At last! Although the age gap is pretty awkward. Oh well. It's not as bad as the difference between Scarlet and Wolf (5 years) and Cress and Thorne (4 years). Wes is my favorite character, and it already pains me to write his name because I'm writing this review a month or two after I finished and reviewed the third book.
Why??????
But hey, it has real science! Wonderful.
Want to read
November 5, 2015I really enjoyed the first book in this trilogy. I can not wait to read this one!!! The summary for it sounds a little bit like Guardian (the sequel to Proxy) by Alex London, which I absolutely loved!
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