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Five Seven Five
Take only what can be used. Take only what won’t be missed. The Creators are watching all of us.
White Frost lives in a world cloaked in darkness and ignorance. While most people in her society are content to live in fearful peace, White’s cousin brings her words from the mysterious Unknown. Strange collections of written words that tease her that there may be more to the world than candlelight and dank hallways.
But when tragedy strikes, White can no longer rely on the words to give her solace. She must discover what lies beyond the only world she’s ever known… no matter the cost.
Eventually, White finds her way to the skies and there she discovers that the tantalizing clues of her words are only pale reflections of the massive and wondrous world above. Colors she never thought possible. Blinding light. And an impossible being who may or may not be the Creator of it all.
But this information comes at a price White Frost is not sure she can pay.
White’s hunger for knowledge proves to be her greatest strength and weakness as she strives to learn more. But as she learns, she has to wonder – is there such a thing as too much information? And what will happen as it brings her closer to a being who could destroy everything she’s ever known?
Find out in Five Seven Five, the first book in a two part series entitled The Boy with Words.
White Frost lives in a world cloaked in darkness and ignorance. While most people in her society are content to live in fearful peace, White’s cousin brings her words from the mysterious Unknown. Strange collections of written words that tease her that there may be more to the world than candlelight and dank hallways.
But when tragedy strikes, White can no longer rely on the words to give her solace. She must discover what lies beyond the only world she’s ever known… no matter the cost.
Eventually, White finds her way to the skies and there she discovers that the tantalizing clues of her words are only pale reflections of the massive and wondrous world above. Colors she never thought possible. Blinding light. And an impossible being who may or may not be the Creator of it all.
But this information comes at a price White Frost is not sure she can pay.
White’s hunger for knowledge proves to be her greatest strength and weakness as she strives to learn more. But as she learns, she has to wonder – is there such a thing as too much information? And what will happen as it brings her closer to a being who could destroy everything she’s ever known?
Find out in Five Seven Five, the first book in a two part series entitled The Boy with Words.
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C.E. Wilson
21 books576 followersC.E. Wilson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, grew up in Millersville, Pennsylvania, and has been living in Pittsburgh since 2009. For the first few years living in Pittsburgh, she was an English teacher. Her first book, "Oath of Servitude," was published in 2012. In 2013, she quit teaching to be a full time author and hasn't looked back since. She loves spending time with her daughter and husband.
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January 18, 2016
Dude, this book just gave me all sorts of feels and I need more time to sort them out.
FULL Review Will be up soon.
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June 12, 2016
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review*
Review originally posted on my book blog : https://afrolicthroughfiction.wordpre...
I was really pleasantly surprised by this book! It wasn’t what I was expecting at all…but then again, I didn’t really know what to expect. Even though the synopsis is quite long, it still somehow stayed vague, almost elusive – which is obviously what you want from a synopsis, otherwise too much is given away. This, combined with how short the book is, gave me a huge amount of intrigue, and I just had to read it as soon as possible.
This story is based on a girl called White, who lives in a very bland world. There’s hardly any colour – everything is black and grey – and there’s no change in weather. Everything is just constant. In the beginning, this seemed like such a bizarre world, especially when you add the people’s names to the mix. There was a bit of confusion at the start, but not in a bad way, more like in a way that made me read on to find out more.
I found myself asking a lot of questions. Who/what is the Creator? Why is there no colour in this world? What is the Unknown? Thankfully, all these questions were gradually revealed.
I loved the main character, White. Her curiositynearly always got the best of her, and she was such a little adventurer it was only a matter of time before she discovered what was in the Unknown (as mentioned in the synopsis). Her admiration for the world was refreshing, and made me feel like I take the world for granted. It really was an eye-opener.
Words bubbled in my throat, but nothing seemed to do the experience justice. How could I explain how the air smelled? How could I explain the vibrant colour of the ground? How could I describe the sound of rain pattering on the green mass below Kes’ feet? How could I describe anything if I didn’t have the proper vocabulary?
I can’t help but feel like this was a calm book. Instead of being like most YA books and being set around a huge problem in the world that will inevitably end in a war of sorts, this book instead is a story of adventure. You follow White as she explores and finds out the truth, and I loved seeing things through her eyes.
I couldn’t quite believe the ending. Seriously. I need to know more! I don’t really know what to do with myself now. I’ll definitely be picking up the second book when it’s released! And also checking out more of C.E. Wilson’s books…there’s quite a few to browse through!
In the meantime, I need more people to read this book so I can talk to them about it without giving them spoilers.
Rated 4//5 stars!
Review originally posted on my book blog : https://afrolicthroughfiction.wordpre...
I was really pleasantly surprised by this book! It wasn’t what I was expecting at all…but then again, I didn’t really know what to expect. Even though the synopsis is quite long, it still somehow stayed vague, almost elusive – which is obviously what you want from a synopsis, otherwise too much is given away. This, combined with how short the book is, gave me a huge amount of intrigue, and I just had to read it as soon as possible.
This story is based on a girl called White, who lives in a very bland world. There’s hardly any colour – everything is black and grey – and there’s no change in weather. Everything is just constant. In the beginning, this seemed like such a bizarre world, especially when you add the people’s names to the mix. There was a bit of confusion at the start, but not in a bad way, more like in a way that made me read on to find out more.
I found myself asking a lot of questions. Who/what is the Creator? Why is there no colour in this world? What is the Unknown? Thankfully, all these questions were gradually revealed.
I loved the main character, White. Her curiosity
Words bubbled in my throat, but nothing seemed to do the experience justice. How could I explain how the air smelled? How could I explain the vibrant colour of the ground? How could I describe the sound of rain pattering on the green mass below Kes’ feet? How could I describe anything if I didn’t have the proper vocabulary?
I can’t help but feel like this was a calm book. Instead of being like most YA books and being set around a huge problem in the world that will inevitably end in a war of sorts, this book instead is a story of adventure. You follow White as she explores and finds out the truth, and I loved seeing things through her eyes.
I couldn’t quite believe the ending.
In the meantime, I need more people to read this book so I can talk to them about it without giving them spoilers.
Rated 4//5 stars!
July 12, 2016
"Take only what can be used.
Take only what won't be missed.
The Creators are watching all of us."
At first, I wasn't really sure what this book was about. You're introduce to White, who is a little hot head (okay REALLY hot headed) and really opinionated. And you meet Shade, her cousin and only family in the world. And as you flip pages, you are brought in to their world of survival of and from the Creators - the people who have created their world and who they must keep happy, keep from looking and keep avoiding in order to survive.
It's a fascinating world and one that I fell into easily and completely enjoyed. It's a unique idea and one I hadn't explored too much before. I will definitely read book 2.
Take only what won't be missed.
The Creators are watching all of us."
At first, I wasn't really sure what this book was about. You're introduce to White, who is a little hot head (okay REALLY hot headed) and really opinionated. And you meet Shade, her cousin and only family in the world. And as you flip pages, you are brought in to their world of survival of and from the Creators - the people who have created their world and who they must keep happy, keep from looking and keep avoiding in order to survive.
It's a fascinating world and one that I fell into easily and completely enjoyed. It's a unique idea and one I hadn't explored too much before. I will definitely read book 2.
December 24, 2015
*I received digital copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
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Synopsis
Five Seven Five brought us to meet White Frost, a barely nineteen years old girl who lives in a world where colors is limited. She knew white, as in white hair of hers and her cousin’s, Shade. She knew pink, as in pink curtain that divides inside her room to the quarter hallway outside. She knew blue, as in blue curtain on male quarters. But most of all it’s almost always gray and black that she’d seen all her life. Gray-black wall, gray-black ceiling, gray-black road, all practically created a dull gray black world. It’s not helping that the President seemed intent in spreading fearful speeches about the world outside theirs, making everyone to lead a dire life among the boring colors around them. White was no exception.
Only the Chosen Ones got chances to see The Unknown. They would go once a month to collect supplies for the people and had been told to swear an oath not to reveal what they’d seen in The Unknown to the un-chosen. Lucky for White, Shade was one of them that she would often get ‘illegal’ papers of words―which both satisfied and mostly only deepened her hunger of knowledge―from the Unknown; unlucky for White that she had to bear the risk of losing the only family she had every time Shade’s off to one of their trips to the world beyond red Zone Eleven.
But White was tired of theoretical knowledge. Sure the words were amazing, mysteriously so. And Shade had risked so much to collect them all under tight scrutiny of President’s minions. Yet White realized that there should be more to all these, more to the words, more to what scriptures said about the Creators that everyone was oh-so-afraid so much, more to a bunch of ‘terror’ speeches President Copper delivered every single time. She knew Shade knew about the words and the Unknown―being a Chosen One forbid him to tell her anything. So what a girl like White should do in this complicated circumstance? Trying to escape? Go against all the rules she’d listened to all her life?
White’s age might make her not eligible yet to be the Chosen One, but her passion obviously surpassed the other factors. And that’s exactly what the girl would do: chase after her passion even if it would kill her in the end.
A New(-to-me) Fantasy Plot
Well, I originally wanted to just insert Goodreads synopsis here but I would want to give a further insight about the book to others. To be honest, though, the blurb didn’t quite intrigue me at first but strangely the cover did. I am just so tired of pictures of swords or girls in heroic costumes on the cover of fantasy books that this simple cover of Five Seven Five gave me a hope of finding a ‘different’ kind of fantasy plot. It did.
I could not really grasp the story from the beginning since my thought was still trapped among stories of dystopian world. Even the first two chapters reminded me of Red Rising that I had to brave myself to meet yet another full-action dystopian (really, it’s just me who’s not into fantasy books so much, though). But keep reading I did. Then the first twist came which made me feels like I had met the intriguing point. When the scene eventually took place in the Unknown, that’s exactly when I was hooked. I was surprised that this book brought a new-to-me concept of fantasy plot here. I’ve never read this kind before and it surprised me that I actually enjoyed it a lot.
Intriguing Writing
Overall, the writing style is both good and intriguing. I loved the simple poems inserted here and there within the pages. But most importantly I loved how the author seemed to give very little clues from the start that I really could not predict what coming before the (first) mystery was unraveled. I loved how she chose her choice of words carefully, misleading the readers to guess an entirely different plot throughout the way only to be proved wrong in the end.
The Characters
The way she described other characters through their movements or words delineates them very well when the book itself was told in first perspective heroine, White. I could feel the emotions expected in every scene. White herself is not an easily-loved heroine. I, myself, thought sometimes her trait was more annoying than curious. Or maybe it was just a problem with how the dialogues went on between her and other characters, because every time she was arguing with Shade or her friends, Pebble, Pepper or Salt (I know, weird names indeed) she would be so demanding and the convos would always end in frustration. It frustrated me too. But there were also parts when I felt bad for her as well. Shade, in the other hand, was pretty likeable. In fact, he’s my most favorite characters in the book. His protectiveness towards White was really sweet. In a very short introduction of him, I could already feel so much about his character.
There would also be a character named Kestrel who’d bring with him all the important twists in this book. I still could not decide where my personal opinion about him stands, except that he’s kind. But there’s a tiny part of me that wishing so much of him and White to get along tight... *hiding* when there’s another boy that I particularly wanted White to be with as well.
*cue (impossible) love-triangle*
Slightly Comical Dystopian
Despite a little sense of dystopia in the beginning; Five Seven Five actually has a quite light tone. I even laughed so much at some point, such as when White started to ‘think’ about her feeling for Kestrel and when clueless White decided to make a ladybug her pet (goodness…) or asked for Kes to pluck a cloud for her (oh God…).
Mild-Cliffhanger Ending
As the first book of two installment of The Boy with Words series, you could expect a mild cliffhanger in the end. I, myself, was super curious about the continuation of the story! There were still so much unanswered questions and unresolved issues. In fact, this book one is only the beginning that I could bet that the ‘actual’ twists would take place on the next book. But of course you should read this book first to get a full back story.
Final Thought(s)
With an intriguing plot, Five Seven Five delivers a story of deception, undiscovered world, and a girl whose hunger for knowledge both baring all hidden truth and trapping her in between a glimpse of untold conspiracy. Readers who enjoy fantasy books would definitely find this one fit to their tastes. Well, even me who not really into fantasy, enjoyed this a lot!
Review is also posted on
Synopsis
Five Seven Five brought us to meet White Frost, a barely nineteen years old girl who lives in a world where colors is limited. She knew white, as in white hair of hers and her cousin’s, Shade. She knew pink, as in pink curtain that divides inside her room to the quarter hallway outside. She knew blue, as in blue curtain on male quarters. But most of all it’s almost always gray and black that she’d seen all her life. Gray-black wall, gray-black ceiling, gray-black road, all practically created a dull gray black world. It’s not helping that the President seemed intent in spreading fearful speeches about the world outside theirs, making everyone to lead a dire life among the boring colors around them. White was no exception.
Only the Chosen Ones got chances to see The Unknown. They would go once a month to collect supplies for the people and had been told to swear an oath not to reveal what they’d seen in The Unknown to the un-chosen. Lucky for White, Shade was one of them that she would often get ‘illegal’ papers of words―which both satisfied and mostly only deepened her hunger of knowledge―from the Unknown; unlucky for White that she had to bear the risk of losing the only family she had every time Shade’s off to one of their trips to the world beyond red Zone Eleven.
But White was tired of theoretical knowledge. Sure the words were amazing, mysteriously so. And Shade had risked so much to collect them all under tight scrutiny of President’s minions. Yet White realized that there should be more to all these, more to the words, more to what scriptures said about the Creators that everyone was oh-so-afraid so much, more to a bunch of ‘terror’ speeches President Copper delivered every single time. She knew Shade knew about the words and the Unknown―being a Chosen One forbid him to tell her anything. So what a girl like White should do in this complicated circumstance? Trying to escape? Go against all the rules she’d listened to all her life?
White’s age might make her not eligible yet to be the Chosen One, but her passion obviously surpassed the other factors. And that’s exactly what the girl would do: chase after her passion even if it would kill her in the end.
A New(-to-me) Fantasy Plot
Well, I originally wanted to just insert Goodreads synopsis here but I would want to give a further insight about the book to others. To be honest, though, the blurb didn’t quite intrigue me at first but strangely the cover did. I am just so tired of pictures of swords or girls in heroic costumes on the cover of fantasy books that this simple cover of Five Seven Five gave me a hope of finding a ‘different’ kind of fantasy plot. It did.
I could not really grasp the story from the beginning since my thought was still trapped among stories of dystopian world. Even the first two chapters reminded me of Red Rising that I had to brave myself to meet yet another full-action dystopian (really, it’s just me who’s not into fantasy books so much, though). But keep reading I did. Then the first twist came which made me feels like I had met the intriguing point. When the scene eventually took place in the Unknown, that’s exactly when I was hooked. I was surprised that this book brought a new-to-me concept of fantasy plot here. I’ve never read this kind before and it surprised me that I actually enjoyed it a lot.
Intriguing Writing
Overall, the writing style is both good and intriguing. I loved the simple poems inserted here and there within the pages. But most importantly I loved how the author seemed to give very little clues from the start that I really could not predict what coming before the (first) mystery was unraveled. I loved how she chose her choice of words carefully, misleading the readers to guess an entirely different plot throughout the way only to be proved wrong in the end.
The Characters
The way she described other characters through their movements or words delineates them very well when the book itself was told in first perspective heroine, White. I could feel the emotions expected in every scene. White herself is not an easily-loved heroine. I, myself, thought sometimes her trait was more annoying than curious. Or maybe it was just a problem with how the dialogues went on between her and other characters, because every time she was arguing with Shade or her friends, Pebble, Pepper or Salt (I know, weird names indeed) she would be so demanding and the convos would always end in frustration. It frustrated me too. But there were also parts when I felt bad for her as well. Shade, in the other hand, was pretty likeable. In fact, he’s my most favorite characters in the book. His protectiveness towards White was really sweet. In a very short introduction of him, I could already feel so much about his character.
There would also be a character named Kestrel who’d bring with him all the important twists in this book. I still could not decide where my personal opinion about him stands, except that he’s kind. But there’s a tiny part of me that wishing so much of him and White to get along tight... *hiding* when there’s another boy that I particularly wanted White to be with as well.
Slightly Comical Dystopian
Despite a little sense of dystopia in the beginning; Five Seven Five actually has a quite light tone. I even laughed so much at some point, such as when White started to ‘think’ about her feeling for Kestrel and when clueless White decided to make a ladybug her pet (goodness…) or asked for Kes to pluck a cloud for her (oh God…).
Mild-Cliffhanger Ending
As the first book of two installment of The Boy with Words series, you could expect a mild cliffhanger in the end. I, myself, was super curious about the continuation of the story! There were still so much unanswered questions and unresolved issues. In fact, this book one is only the beginning that I could bet that the ‘actual’ twists would take place on the next book. But of course you should read this book first to get a full back story.
Final Thought(s)
With an intriguing plot, Five Seven Five delivers a story of deception, undiscovered world, and a girl whose hunger for knowledge both baring all hidden truth and trapping her in between a glimpse of untold conspiracy. Readers who enjoy fantasy books would definitely find this one fit to their tastes. Well, even me who not really into fantasy, enjoyed this a lot!
May 18, 2016
Original review posted at Books, Stars, and the Pages in Between
**I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review**
First of all, I would like to thank C.E. for her patience with me! I had a few issues trying to get a copy, but instead of giving up on me, she went out of her way to help me out. Words cannot express my gratitude!
Five Seven Five tells the story of White Frost, a girl who has grown up in a dystopian-like world of darkness. Only a few selected ones are allowed to venture out past Zone Ten into the Unknown, and the Chosen Ones always return battered, bruise, and completely sworn to secrecy about what's out there. White's cousin, Shade, is one of the Chosen Ones, and frequently returns with scraps of paper with strange writings of colours and other things she's never heard of. But when tragedy strikes, White finds herself venturing out past Zone Ten in search of the truth. And what she finds changes everything.
When I first read the synopsis of this book, my first thought was of Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Though this book does contain elements of the allegory, it is nothing like it. It is completely different and unique in its own essence!
Right off the bat, we are introduced to White's curious personality. Her curiosity is fuelled by the slips of paper her cousin, Shade, brings her from the Unknown, but is held in check by Shade. However, her curiosity doesn't stop her from questioning everything and trying to get answers any way possible. White is a very brave and courageous protagonist, always wanting to see more in the world, trying to comprehend exactly what is out there in the world. Her sense of wonder and amazement brings back memories of what it means to truly experience nature for the first time, and makes you yearn to be able to see things from her perspective.
Kes complimented White's personality quite nicely. He wasn't the polar opposite of White, and was equally curious. But whereas he held many of the answers White wanted, he wasn't obnoxious about it. He was a generally good guy, someone who was patient yet excited to tell White about everything. Also, Kes is part of the reason why the novel is titled Five Seven Five. At first, I never quite understood what it was referring to, but after reading Kes explain it, I have to say that the author is very brilliant in an English literature sense. Kes's writings are wonderful and beautiful, about scenery and first encounters. If only more people wrote things like those!
Nature takes a large role in this novel, but nothing like I've ever read before. Apart from Kes's writing, the descriptions of nature are vivid with pure sensation. I was very impressed by the lush language White used to describe what she saw, even in the simplest terms. The author brought experiences with nature right back to the basics, making it a very refreshing new look on the outside world.
What I particularly liked was how this story was able to bridge contemporary with science. The circumstances leading to White's entire civilization is quite realistic; I wouldn't put it above humans to do what ends up happening to her. Humans are naturally curious species, always wanting to test the limits, and often resort to drastic measures with unforeseeable consequences. I can only guess at what will happen in the next book, since there are so many ways for humans to do the wrong thing...
I would have liked the novel to be a tad longer, as I desperately wanted more external conflict. But since this is a series, I'm absolutely positive that the next novel will be contain it. This book is fabulous, and really captures the essence of human wonder, curiosity, and breathtaking sensational experiences from a completely different perspective. If you're looking for a way to see the world just as it is, in all its beauty without any filters, definitely pick this up!
**I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review**
First of all, I would like to thank C.E. for her patience with me! I had a few issues trying to get a copy, but instead of giving up on me, she went out of her way to help me out. Words cannot express my gratitude!
Five Seven Five tells the story of White Frost, a girl who has grown up in a dystopian-like world of darkness. Only a few selected ones are allowed to venture out past Zone Ten into the Unknown, and the Chosen Ones always return battered, bruise, and completely sworn to secrecy about what's out there. White's cousin, Shade, is one of the Chosen Ones, and frequently returns with scraps of paper with strange writings of colours and other things she's never heard of. But when tragedy strikes, White finds herself venturing out past Zone Ten in search of the truth. And what she finds changes everything.
When I first read the synopsis of this book, my first thought was of Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Though this book does contain elements of the allegory, it is nothing like it. It is completely different and unique in its own essence!
Right off the bat, we are introduced to White's curious personality. Her curiosity is fuelled by the slips of paper her cousin, Shade, brings her from the Unknown, but is held in check by Shade. However, her curiosity doesn't stop her from questioning everything and trying to get answers any way possible. White is a very brave and courageous protagonist, always wanting to see more in the world, trying to comprehend exactly what is out there in the world. Her sense of wonder and amazement brings back memories of what it means to truly experience nature for the first time, and makes you yearn to be able to see things from her perspective.
Kes complimented White's personality quite nicely. He wasn't the polar opposite of White, and was equally curious. But whereas he held many of the answers White wanted, he wasn't obnoxious about it. He was a generally good guy, someone who was patient yet excited to tell White about everything. Also, Kes is part of the reason why the novel is titled Five Seven Five. At first, I never quite understood what it was referring to, but after reading Kes explain it, I have to say that the author is very brilliant in an English literature sense. Kes's writings are wonderful and beautiful, about scenery and first encounters. If only more people wrote things like those!
Nature takes a large role in this novel, but nothing like I've ever read before. Apart from Kes's writing, the descriptions of nature are vivid with pure sensation. I was very impressed by the lush language White used to describe what she saw, even in the simplest terms. The author brought experiences with nature right back to the basics, making it a very refreshing new look on the outside world.
What I particularly liked was how this story was able to bridge contemporary with science. The circumstances leading to White's entire civilization is quite realistic; I wouldn't put it above humans to do what ends up happening to her. Humans are naturally curious species, always wanting to test the limits, and often resort to drastic measures with unforeseeable consequences. I can only guess at what will happen in the next book, since there are so many ways for humans to do the wrong thing...
I would have liked the novel to be a tad longer, as I desperately wanted more external conflict. But since this is a series, I'm absolutely positive that the next novel will be contain it. This book is fabulous, and really captures the essence of human wonder, curiosity, and breathtaking sensational experiences from a completely different perspective. If you're looking for a way to see the world just as it is, in all its beauty without any filters, definitely pick this up!
December 21, 2015
I received a free ecopy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The Creators are watching everyone from their home in the sky, so be careful. Take only what you absolutely need, what will not be missed. White Frost and her people live cloaked in darkness. Most of the colony seems happy enough to live in fearful peace with the Unknown. Her cousin is one of the few who is allowed to go on missions in the Unknown, and he knows she wants to join his ranks when she is old enough. He can't say much to civilians, but when he can he brings her strange collections of words about what's out there. She has no idea what to make of these words, but she is always curious to find out more. Then, when tragedy strikes she realizes that she is no longer content to stay at home in the colony. Eventually, she finds her way and realizes that the words pale in comparison to sights she never thought possible. And, she even meets a being who may or may not be a Creator. As White's world expands, she realizes the cost of everything she's learned may be more than she can pay.
I'm really glad I took a chance on C.E. Wilson's newest novel, Five-Seven-Five. Of her work, I'd say this one is my favorite. Of the cast of characters, White is the best. I love her sense of curiosity and wonder, which would oftentimes get the better of her. She couldn't help herself - she needs to know more about the world around her. A world that few others really know about. The whole concept behind the words she receives is fascinating, especially as we begin to find out what they are, and realize what the title itself refers to. The world-building in this novel is also very well done. We're thrown right into White's world from the beginning and it's quite a bit different from ours. I loved putting the pieces together and figuring out what was going on with the her and the colony. I don't want to reveal too much, but the more you think you have figured out the more twists you'll find coming your way.
If you like The Borrowers, The Twilight Zone, and C.E. Wilson's previous novel titled To Nowhere, you'll enjoy the first installment of The Boy With Words series titled Five-Seven-Five. I'm really looking forward to next book in this series after an ending like that!
The Creators are watching everyone from their home in the sky, so be careful. Take only what you absolutely need, what will not be missed. White Frost and her people live cloaked in darkness. Most of the colony seems happy enough to live in fearful peace with the Unknown. Her cousin is one of the few who is allowed to go on missions in the Unknown, and he knows she wants to join his ranks when she is old enough. He can't say much to civilians, but when he can he brings her strange collections of words about what's out there. She has no idea what to make of these words, but she is always curious to find out more. Then, when tragedy strikes she realizes that she is no longer content to stay at home in the colony. Eventually, she finds her way and realizes that the words pale in comparison to sights she never thought possible. And, she even meets a being who may or may not be a Creator. As White's world expands, she realizes the cost of everything she's learned may be more than she can pay.
I'm really glad I took a chance on C.E. Wilson's newest novel, Five-Seven-Five. Of her work, I'd say this one is my favorite. Of the cast of characters, White is the best. I love her sense of curiosity and wonder, which would oftentimes get the better of her. She couldn't help herself - she needs to know more about the world around her. A world that few others really know about. The whole concept behind the words she receives is fascinating, especially as we begin to find out what they are, and realize what the title itself refers to. The world-building in this novel is also very well done. We're thrown right into White's world from the beginning and it's quite a bit different from ours. I loved putting the pieces together and figuring out what was going on with the her and the colony. I don't want to reveal too much, but the more you think you have figured out the more twists you'll find coming your way.
If you like The Borrowers, The Twilight Zone, and C.E. Wilson's previous novel titled To Nowhere, you'll enjoy the first installment of The Boy With Words series titled Five-Seven-Five. I'm really looking forward to next book in this series after an ending like that!
October 20, 2016
*I received digital copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
This is my first encounter with the work of C.E. Wilson and I was blown away. I was sucked in the world with the first page. The author created this fantasy/dystopian world where the rules are strict and if you break them you’ll have consequences. Only handful of lucky ones called Chosen Ones are permitted to go outside and visit the Unknown. Our heroine is 19 years old White Frost whose cousin Shade is one of the lucky ones to be a Chosen One (or is he really a lucky one?). Every time Shade comes back from the Unknown he brings her a mysterious collection of words which makes her even more impatient of her coming of age. (26 is when you have a possibility to become a Chosen One). But when tragedy strikes her life something in her snaps and she is ready to disobey rules.
I like White as a character. She is curios and driven but at the same time she is alert. She is not typical dystopian main character. Before she does some irrational she will think about her moves. Sometimes she’s scared but who can blame her. White is a strong character, very easy to relate.
Book was very easy to read and the flow was perfect. Not to fast or too slow. I didn’t feel that the ending was rushed. Wilson’s writing is so beautiful and you can see that she has experience in writing. She builds her characters and worlds so eloquently and so beautiful that you can think that is easy to be a writer. I was completely blown away and I’ve read it once more to write not just an honest review but a review worthy of this book. I just hope that I came close to that.
I gave this book 5 stars without thinking but there is this tiny bit thing with this book –ending or cliffhanger whatever you want to call it. Why????? Why did you do this to me? I need a sequel like now.
Ok, back on track – you need to read this because it has everything: drama, action, adventure, a hint of romance. Overall you won’t be disappointed.
And if you’re waiting the answer to the question why is book called Five Seven Five. Well what to say? Yes I know – read it and you will find out :)
Happy reading,
XOXO
Seraphina
This is my first encounter with the work of C.E. Wilson and I was blown away. I was sucked in the world with the first page. The author created this fantasy/dystopian world where the rules are strict and if you break them you’ll have consequences. Only handful of lucky ones called Chosen Ones are permitted to go outside and visit the Unknown. Our heroine is 19 years old White Frost whose cousin Shade is one of the lucky ones to be a Chosen One (or is he really a lucky one?). Every time Shade comes back from the Unknown he brings her a mysterious collection of words which makes her even more impatient of her coming of age. (26 is when you have a possibility to become a Chosen One). But when tragedy strikes her life something in her snaps and she is ready to disobey rules.
I like White as a character. She is curios and driven but at the same time she is alert. She is not typical dystopian main character. Before she does some irrational she will think about her moves. Sometimes she’s scared but who can blame her. White is a strong character, very easy to relate.
Book was very easy to read and the flow was perfect. Not to fast or too slow. I didn’t feel that the ending was rushed. Wilson’s writing is so beautiful and you can see that she has experience in writing. She builds her characters and worlds so eloquently and so beautiful that you can think that is easy to be a writer. I was completely blown away and I’ve read it once more to write not just an honest review but a review worthy of this book. I just hope that I came close to that.
I gave this book 5 stars without thinking but there is this tiny bit thing with this book –ending or cliffhanger whatever you want to call it. Why????? Why did you do this to me? I need a sequel like now.
Ok, back on track – you need to read this because it has everything: drama, action, adventure, a hint of romance. Overall you won’t be disappointed.
And if you’re waiting the answer to the question why is book called Five Seven Five. Well what to say? Yes I know – read it and you will find out :)
Happy reading,
XOXO
Seraphina
February 3, 2016
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review*
This book surprised me! I wasn't too sure what to think by the blurb, it sounded like a good read but then again it was so vague... but let me tell you now; this book is so good! It spends quite a bit of time setting the world up and then everything kicks in. The romance... I actually really enjoyed it.
This book gave me a few The Giver vibes but in the best way. The Giver is one of my favorite books from my childhood. So for this book to receive that kind of praise is not something one should take lightly.
I don't want to give any spoilers but I will say that Kaz is my favorite character and I'm sure if you read the book you will agree. It's a quick read, only a little over 200 pages and it reads even faster than that. You will not want to stop reading this book until it's over and then you'll want more. The reason I take off one star was a few little parts were confusing and I had to go back and reread them to figure them out. Otherwise it's a great, fun read!
This book surprised me! I wasn't too sure what to think by the blurb, it sounded like a good read but then again it was so vague... but let me tell you now; this book is so good! It spends quite a bit of time setting the world up and then everything kicks in. The romance... I actually really enjoyed it.
This book gave me a few The Giver vibes but in the best way. The Giver is one of my favorite books from my childhood. So for this book to receive that kind of praise is not something one should take lightly.
I don't want to give any spoilers but I will say that Kaz is my favorite character and I'm sure if you read the book you will agree. It's a quick read, only a little over 200 pages and it reads even faster than that. You will not want to stop reading this book until it's over and then you'll want more. The reason I take off one star was a few little parts were confusing and I had to go back and reread them to figure them out. Otherwise it's a great, fun read!
December 4, 2015
I received a free e-copy by the author in exchange for an honest review. All of my thoughts and opinions based on this book are all my own and not influenced by anything else...
Review originally posted on my book blog: https://labookdreamer.wordpress.com/2...
I really enjoyed this book and was also quite bewildered at the concepts and the world but overall it topped my expectations! I gave it a 4 out of 5 stars! I really liked this book... I was a bit nervous going into this book and did not know what to expect as the synopsis did not give a lot away. This was a very short read and I finished it in just a day! This book is about a girl named White who is very curious about her own world and the creators of her world. But as she learns, she has to wonder – is there such a thing as too much information? And what will happen as it brings her closer to a being who could destroy everything she’s ever known?
The ting that I most enjoyed about this book were the characters and how they were introduced and how the relationship between them developed! Some of the characters were really easy to relate too, but certain characters were just a little confusing to understand. I also really liked the setting of this book... It is kind of set in this world which sort of seems like the world in Divergent; it seems a little dystopian- ish. I would classify this book as sci-fi and fantasy with a romantic twist in it!
I really liked the way the character, White, was curious all the time and had a lot of questions and I also liked the way she sacrificed a lot of things to get to the answers that she wanted. I especially liked that she cared a lot about little things and got so frustrated and confused when she did not figure something out.
I have to say,I was a bit weird-ed out by the names... I mean, what ind of names are White, Shade, Copper, Salt and Pepper?! The main characters name is White Frost, I believe, and when I realized that her name was that, I was just perplexed! It was like naming your son North West (Could be Kanye West's son) or Car Keys (could be Alicia Keys' son). The only name that actually made sense was Kestrel!
I loved how the author intertwined our real world and the new world that she had made up and the way she described it all was so beautiful; the concept of the world and how it came to be kept surprising me throughout and I really enjoyed her writing style and I thought that it was on point!
This book had a lot of haiku and poems and I really liked how the title connects with the story because a haiku has five syllables in the first and third line but seven in the second. Also, I really liked the cover and I liked that it was actually relevant to the book and not just a cover based on a pretty design.
I am really looking forward to the sequel!
Review originally posted on my book blog: https://labookdreamer.wordpress.com/2...
I really enjoyed this book and was also quite bewildered at the concepts and the world but overall it topped my expectations! I gave it a 4 out of 5 stars! I really liked this book... I was a bit nervous going into this book and did not know what to expect as the synopsis did not give a lot away. This was a very short read and I finished it in just a day! This book is about a girl named White who is very curious about her own world and the creators of her world. But as she learns, she has to wonder – is there such a thing as too much information? And what will happen as it brings her closer to a being who could destroy everything she’s ever known?
The ting that I most enjoyed about this book were the characters and how they were introduced and how the relationship between them developed! Some of the characters were really easy to relate too, but certain characters were just a little confusing to understand. I also really liked the setting of this book... It is kind of set in this world which sort of seems like the world in Divergent; it seems a little dystopian- ish. I would classify this book as sci-fi and fantasy with a romantic twist in it!
I really liked the way the character, White, was curious all the time and had a lot of questions and I also liked the way she sacrificed a lot of things to get to the answers that she wanted. I especially liked that she cared a lot about little things and got so frustrated and confused when she did not figure something out.
I have to say,I was a bit weird-ed out by the names... I mean, what ind of names are White, Shade, Copper, Salt and Pepper?! The main characters name is White Frost, I believe, and when I realized that her name was that, I was just perplexed! It was like naming your son North West (Could be Kanye West's son) or Car Keys (could be Alicia Keys' son). The only name that actually made sense was Kestrel!
I loved how the author intertwined our real world and the new world that she had made up and the way she described it all was so beautiful; the concept of the world and how it came to be kept surprising me throughout and I really enjoyed her writing style and I thought that it was on point!
This book had a lot of haiku and poems and I really liked how the title connects with the story because a haiku has five syllables in the first and third line but seven in the second. Also, I really liked the cover and I liked that it was actually relevant to the book and not just a cover based on a pretty design.
I am really looking forward to the sequel!
January 18, 2016
*Contains Spoilers*
You can check this review with more details on my blog (x)
My ratings: 3 stars out of 5 | 6 stars out of 10
"Don't tell me we haven't gone over the moon yet?" He burst out laughing for reasons I didn't understand. "Heh, I mean... haven't we talked about it? The moon? The stars? The Darkness?"
"I've seen darkness my entire life."
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Five-Seven-Five is a bit different from what I've read so far. In the beginning I thought I was reading a dystopian book, mainly focused on the world that White appears in, the descriptions and the rules that she lives by in her community. It kind of reminded me of how The Maze Runner by James Dashner was presented. But, 100 pages in (or less) Kes makes his first appearance and suddenly I think the whole dystopian vibe was a little forgotten and the whole romance started to take most of the attention. I didn't really mind that change but I still wish that some of the things that were given a lot more attention before the romance wouldn't be forgotten when Kes appeared.
This was the first book I read about size difference and it was nice to read about something that was new to me. My most favorite trait from the main character, White, was her curiosity and her will to learn and discover the unknown. When she finally gets the courage and information to go to zone 11 I must admit that I was surprised with her reactions. She showed fear and panic unlike what the mainstream brave characters usually show and I liked it. Those were very realistic emotions from when someone is confronted with something new, shocking and threatening.
The main problem that made me low the rating quite significantly for this book was the amount of unnecessary small talk and the repetitions. They were very irritating and an example that left me quite frustrated was when White kept calling Kes a Creator but besides that there were also too many occasions.
One the other hand, the last 50 pages didn't contain any repetitions and the writing improved quite significantly. The growing friendship between White and Kes was sweetly written with details that felt necessary for us to witness the flourish of their relationship. I believe that if the writing was comparable to that in the first 150 pages then this book would be at least a 4 star rating for me.
I'm curious for what's next, curious to learn what means being re-educated, to know more about Salt and Kes and maybe be introduced to some new characters. I say yes to the next book in the series!
Questions:
-Who was your favorite character?
Kes.
-Will you read the author again?
Yes.
-Will you move on in the series?
Yes.
-Nomu
You can check this review with more details on my blog (x)
My ratings: 3 stars out of 5 | 6 stars out of 10
"Don't tell me we haven't gone over the moon yet?" He burst out laughing for reasons I didn't understand. "Heh, I mean... haven't we talked about it? The moon? The stars? The Darkness?"
"I've seen darkness my entire life."
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Five-Seven-Five is a bit different from what I've read so far. In the beginning I thought I was reading a dystopian book, mainly focused on the world that White appears in, the descriptions and the rules that she lives by in her community. It kind of reminded me of how The Maze Runner by James Dashner was presented. But, 100 pages in (or less) Kes makes his first appearance and suddenly I think the whole dystopian vibe was a little forgotten and the whole romance started to take most of the attention. I didn't really mind that change but I still wish that some of the things that were given a lot more attention before the romance wouldn't be forgotten when Kes appeared.
This was the first book I read about size difference and it was nice to read about something that was new to me. My most favorite trait from the main character, White, was her curiosity and her will to learn and discover the unknown. When she finally gets the courage and information to go to zone 11 I must admit that I was surprised with her reactions. She showed fear and panic unlike what the mainstream brave characters usually show and I liked it. Those were very realistic emotions from when someone is confronted with something new, shocking and threatening.
The main problem that made me low the rating quite significantly for this book was the amount of unnecessary small talk and the repetitions. They were very irritating and an example that left me quite frustrated was when White kept calling Kes a Creator but besides that there were also too many occasions.
One the other hand, the last 50 pages didn't contain any repetitions and the writing improved quite significantly. The growing friendship between White and Kes was sweetly written with details that felt necessary for us to witness the flourish of their relationship. I believe that if the writing was comparable to that in the first 150 pages then this book would be at least a 4 star rating for me.
I'm curious for what's next, curious to learn what means being re-educated, to know more about Salt and Kes and maybe be introduced to some new characters. I say yes to the next book in the series!
Questions:
-Who was your favorite character?
Kes.
-Will you read the author again?
Yes.
-Will you move on in the series?
Yes.
-Nomu
January 6, 2016
The Goodreads author provided a copy of the eBook in exchange for an honest review.
White Frost lives in a colourless world. Her cousin is one of the few residents able to travel to the world beyond her home—the Unknown. He secretly gives White written words from this mysterious and forbidden place. These words only make her curiosity more intense. She begins to plan her dangerous expedition to the unknown and returns from her adventures with more words and more unanswered questions.
C. E. Wilson’s beautifully written novel is truly refreshing. It is an original story of discovery, personal and emotional growth. The author brilliantly shows the reader the new world through White’s innocent eyes. White’s character is strong, resilient, determined and comfortable in her own skin. Her pure spirit craves honesty, truth and knowledge. She is a positive force.
The author explores an unlikely friendship with such integrity. Trust is essential on White’s journey with this new relationship. Who is this boy with words? C. E. Wilson deals with human emotions with sensitivity and compassion. The reader is reminded of the power and importance of words.
This story is far from over. Cliffhanger! Looking forward to book two in the Boy With Words series.
White Frost lives in a colourless world. Her cousin is one of the few residents able to travel to the world beyond her home—the Unknown. He secretly gives White written words from this mysterious and forbidden place. These words only make her curiosity more intense. She begins to plan her dangerous expedition to the unknown and returns from her adventures with more words and more unanswered questions.
C. E. Wilson’s beautifully written novel is truly refreshing. It is an original story of discovery, personal and emotional growth. The author brilliantly shows the reader the new world through White’s innocent eyes. White’s character is strong, resilient, determined and comfortable in her own skin. Her pure spirit craves honesty, truth and knowledge. She is a positive force.
The author explores an unlikely friendship with such integrity. Trust is essential on White’s journey with this new relationship. Who is this boy with words? C. E. Wilson deals with human emotions with sensitivity and compassion. The reader is reminded of the power and importance of words.
This story is far from over. Cliffhanger! Looking forward to book two in the Boy With Words series.
January 4, 2016
Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ +
I am becoming quite the little fan of C.E. Wilson this is the second book of hers I have read and I have to say I’m hooked.
This is the first book in the series however it gives enough to be a standalone novel. The other book I have read is To Nowhere. Both are equally good.
Five Seven Five is a fantasy novel about a 17 year old girl called White. She lives in a sheltered community with little knowledge of the outside world. To venture out into the unknown you have to be chosen. White’s cousin Shade is one of the lucky chosen one’s and he is all she has. They have a tight relationship and Shade brings White notes from the outside world. The words are only a few sentences however there meanings are strange. White is very curious of the world and can’t wait to grow up and hopefully be selected to explore. I don’t like to give spoilers so I won’t but C.E Wilsons books have a common theme and the world she creates is almost believable. I would recommend her books to anyone who is looking for something unique with themes other than romance.
*An advanced copy of this book was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
I am becoming quite the little fan of C.E. Wilson this is the second book of hers I have read and I have to say I’m hooked.
This is the first book in the series however it gives enough to be a standalone novel. The other book I have read is To Nowhere. Both are equally good.
Five Seven Five is a fantasy novel about a 17 year old girl called White. She lives in a sheltered community with little knowledge of the outside world. To venture out into the unknown you have to be chosen. White’s cousin Shade is one of the lucky chosen one’s and he is all she has. They have a tight relationship and Shade brings White notes from the outside world. The words are only a few sentences however there meanings are strange. White is very curious of the world and can’t wait to grow up and hopefully be selected to explore. I don’t like to give spoilers so I won’t but C.E Wilsons books have a common theme and the world she creates is almost believable. I would recommend her books to anyone who is looking for something unique with themes other than romance.
*An advanced copy of this book was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
November 28, 2015
Source: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review, this has in no way altered my review.
Cost: Free
Title: Five-Seven-Five
Series: The Boy With Words #1
Author: C.E. Wilson
Overall Rating: 5 stars
A full detailed review will be on my blog; sunstormsandthunderclouds.blogspot.co.uk
WOW. I was absolutely blown away by this book, at first, it read as a dystopian wasteland. No sky, secluded region, chosen ones who venture beyond this region.
But then the twist hits you, when White meets a Creator, one of the fearsome giants from outside her colony and she discovers that not everything is as it seems, and maybe her society is more corrupt and complex than she initially thought.
This book is like if Legend, Across the Universe and the Borrowers had a love child, and called it Five-Seven-Five!
I really do recommend this book for anyone that loves books with a twist! I'm actually thinking that I'm going to follow this series right through.
Cost: Free
Title: Five-Seven-Five
Series: The Boy With Words #1
Author: C.E. Wilson
Overall Rating: 5 stars
A full detailed review will be on my blog; sunstormsandthunderclouds.blogspot.co.uk
WOW. I was absolutely blown away by this book, at first, it read as a dystopian wasteland. No sky, secluded region, chosen ones who venture beyond this region.
But then the twist hits you, when White meets a Creator, one of the fearsome giants from outside her colony and she discovers that not everything is as it seems, and maybe her society is more corrupt and complex than she initially thought.
This book is like if Legend, Across the Universe and the Borrowers had a love child, and called it Five-Seven-Five!
I really do recommend this book for anyone that loves books with a twist! I'm actually thinking that I'm going to follow this series right through.
December 23, 2015
**I received a free ecopy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is my first read from C.E. Wilson and even after reading the blurb, I still have no idea if I'd like this book. With all honesty, I might not have picked this book if I wasn't given an ecopy hehe
Possible reasons:
1. The blurb sounds too vague (rightfully so as it helped in creating a similar curiosity the main character has)
2. The series title doesn't sound fantasy at all
3. The book cover doesn't look fantasy too
Five-Seven-Five is a very intriguing title, however. Like, is it a code? Is it something else with a deeper meaning? What exactly is it? (Read the book! You'll know! I actually feel ashamed I didn't discover it as early as the first few chapters hahaha!)
So the selling value:
In general, this book has unexpectedly amazed me. What totally sold it to me though is...
1. Its word play(literally and figuratively)
2. Its mysterious-dystopian-ish vibe
3. Its power to shatter my heart and also make it flutter
And most importantly,
4. Its capability to make me realize how much I take this world for granted
In a secluded place where everything the people know about their world is controlled by the governing body, White Frost finds herself wanting to know more about what lies outside or as they call it, the Unknown. Too bad, only Chosen Ones are allowed to go to the Unknown as it is believed to be a dangerous place. Good thing is, her cousin Shade Frost is a Chosen One. So White had no choice but to settle down with the stuff Shade secretly brings her from the Unknown -- words. Problem is, not all words makes sense to her and Shade can't tell her anything about the Unknown. So White decides to find out everything by herself, discover the world beyond with her own eyes.
WARNING: Below might contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
Promising start
First chapter and so many questions has already popped up:
-- Who are the Creators?
-- What is the Unknown? What happens in the Unknown?
-- Seriously, no rain? No horizons? No moons? A gray sky?
-- Colony, really? Did White just describe their group as a colony?
As I said above, I wasn't as eager to read this book because it initially looks like a contemporary novel but the alternate universe feel absolutely had me reading the next chapters.
Such interesting setting
The description of the setting in this book appears dystopian at first because of the place they live in and the existing governing body. The president imposes rules strictly and too much curiosity is prohibited. The Chosen Ones were like the military. All of the people were taught to fear the Creators but it was never described what they looked like. Violating means a punishment everyone else fears.
On the mid chapters, however, it would be clear that the plot doesn't lead to dystopia as the story focuses more on White's adventures to the Unknown. And the Unknown itself has an entirely different vibe, almost utopian even. The descriptions of the Unknown is beyond magnificent that it felt like I am there with White, seeing it for the first time. Ghad, I can't even give justice to how it felt reading those parts of the book. So good. Sooo goooooood. C.E. Wilson did a wonderful job.
White's amazement of the Unknown had been breathtaking in itself. Might actually be worth it to witness someone get amazed by the view you take for granted.
The characters
I absolutely loved the characters of this book. It's that feeling of I've only been with this character for, like, two chapters but I've been as clingy as it can get that character losses had been devastating or like, back-off bitches, I need to protect this puffball, or you moron, you don't deserve her. Yeah, I basically had that level of attachment even though it's just 200++ pages. I am hugely in love with White's character! Her curiosity might be overwhelming but she is such an amazing character! Oh, the puffball! Describing the other important characters in a few words, I'd say one represents the truth, another represents desperation, and the last one protection.
A book with words
Words were such a big thing in this book.
Wouldn't you? This simple challenge to the status quo of word use got me really excited of where this book could bring me. Made me think of the what ifs. This book hits on open-mindedness, dropping your own beliefs in order to make way for an alternate story that may very well be more factual than everything you have believed in for your entire life.Truth hurts but do you prefer to stay blinded by a lie?
Moreover, this book might have melted 4 different kinds of cheese for those conversations between White and one other character. YES, A POTENTIAL SHIP. To the point where I thought that this might be a cheesy novel with a topic about star-crossed lovers destined to find each other. There, I said it.
Overall, this book has shocked me. The experience can be compared to the feeling when one moment everything seemed to just be flowing like a stream at first and then the stream becomes a river and then before I realized it, I'm facing a waterfall.
PS. I noticed some minor errors with the words but they're negligible, maybe typographical even.
My final rating: 4 I-like-you-in-dark-clothes-with-messy-hair stars!
My favorite quotes:
"I didn't know there was so much world in the world."
"You being smaller doesn't make you any less of a human being."
"Why would you want to spend your life in safety if it's cloaked in darkness?"
As human beings, we take things for granted so such because we're too used to seeing everything.
This is my first read from C.E. Wilson and even after reading the blurb, I still have no idea if I'd like this book. With all honesty, I might not have picked this book if I wasn't given an ecopy hehe
Possible reasons:
1. The blurb sounds too vague (rightfully so as it helped in creating a similar curiosity the main character has)
2. The series title doesn't sound fantasy at all
3. The book cover doesn't look fantasy too
Five-Seven-Five is a very intriguing title, however. Like, is it a code? Is it something else with a deeper meaning? What exactly is it? (Read the book! You'll know! I actually feel ashamed I didn't discover it as early as the first few chapters hahaha!)
So the selling value:
In general, this book has unexpectedly amazed me. What totally sold it to me though is...
1. Its word play(literally and figuratively)
2. Its mysterious-dystopian-ish vibe
3. Its power to shatter my heart and also make it flutter
And most importantly,
4. Its capability to make me realize how much I take this world for granted
Do not be seen.
Do not be noticed.
Do not do anything to draw their attention.
In a secluded place where everything the people know about their world is controlled by the governing body, White Frost finds herself wanting to know more about what lies outside or as they call it, the Unknown. Too bad, only Chosen Ones are allowed to go to the Unknown as it is believed to be a dangerous place. Good thing is, her cousin Shade Frost is a Chosen One. So White had no choice but to settle down with the stuff Shade secretly brings her from the Unknown -- words. Problem is, not all words makes sense to her and Shade can't tell her anything about the Unknown. So White decides to find out everything by herself, discover the world beyond with her own eyes.
WARNING: Below might contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
Promising start
First chapter and so many questions has already popped up:
-- Who are the Creators?
-- What is the Unknown? What happens in the Unknown?
-- Seriously, no rain? No horizons? No moons? A gray sky?
-- Colony, really? Did White just describe their group as a colony?
As I said above, I wasn't as eager to read this book because it initially looks like a contemporary novel but the alternate universe feel absolutely had me reading the next chapters.
Such interesting setting
The description of the setting in this book appears dystopian at first because of the place they live in and the existing governing body. The president imposes rules strictly and too much curiosity is prohibited. The Chosen Ones were like the military. All of the people were taught to fear the Creators but it was never described what they looked like. Violating means a punishment everyone else fears.
On the mid chapters, however, it would be clear that the plot doesn't lead to dystopia as the story focuses more on White's adventures to the Unknown. And the Unknown itself has an entirely different vibe, almost utopian even. The descriptions of the Unknown is beyond magnificent that it felt like I am there with White, seeing it for the first time. Ghad, I can't even give justice to how it felt reading those parts of the book. So good. Sooo goooooood. C.E. Wilson did a wonderful job.
Words bubbled in my throat, but nothing seemed to do the experience justice.
White's amazement of the Unknown had been breathtaking in itself. Might actually be worth it to witness someone get amazed by the view you take for granted.
The characters
I absolutely loved the characters of this book. It's that feeling of I've only been with this character for, like, two chapters but I've been as clingy as it can get that character losses had been devastating or like, back-off bitches, I need to protect this puffball, or you moron, you don't deserve her. Yeah, I basically had that level of attachment even though it's just 200++ pages. I am hugely in love with White's character! Her curiosity might be overwhelming but she is such an amazing character! Oh, the puffball! Describing the other important characters in a few words, I'd say one represents the truth, another represents desperation, and the last one protection.
A book with words
Words were such a big thing in this book.
"Blue is just word," Shade continued. "This is a bed," he said, kicking the wooden surface with the heel of his boot, "but what if someone told you all your life that it was actually a basket? Wouldn't you think it was a basket?"
Wouldn't you? This simple challenge to the status quo of word use got me really excited of where this book could bring me. Made me think of the what ifs. This book hits on open-mindedness, dropping your own beliefs in order to make way for an alternate story that may very well be more factual than everything you have believed in for your entire life.Truth hurts but do you prefer to stay blinded by a lie?
Moreover, this book might have melted 4 different kinds of cheese for those conversations between White and one other character. YES, A POTENTIAL SHIP. To the point where I thought that this might be a cheesy novel with a topic about star-crossed lovers destined to find each other. There, I said it.
Overall, this book has shocked me. The experience can be compared to the feeling when one moment everything seemed to just be flowing like a stream at first and then the stream becomes a river and then before I realized it, I'm facing a waterfall.
PS. I noticed some minor errors with the words but they're negligible, maybe typographical even.
My final rating: 4 I-like-you-in-dark-clothes-with-messy-hair stars!
My favorite quotes:
"I didn't know there was so much world in the world."
"You being smaller doesn't make you any less of a human being."
"Why would you want to spend your life in safety if it's cloaked in darkness?"
December 29, 2015
Review originally posted on Jess' Reading Nook
Please note that I was given a review copy of this novel by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I want to preface this review by saying that Five Seven Five is unlike anything I have ever read, and it is an interesting concept. Anyway, White is a young woman who has essentially lived in darkness her whole life, and like most in her society, she has never been allowed to venture outside. I kept reading because, like White, the reader is ignorant of the Unknown (the world outside her society). I wanted to know more about why White and the others were forced to live in darkness and why their lives were dictated by these mysterious Creators. And I had a lot of different theories. And every single one of my theories was wrong.
That’s what I liked about this book. I can usually guess what’s going to happen, but in Five Seven Five, I couldn’t. But when I discovered the truth (along with White), it made sense- why her colony was the way it was, why she was the way that she was. It is truly well-thought out. But it isn’t perfect, and I will talk more about that later on in the stars section of the review. Nonetheless, I was impressed, and I was engrossed.
I think what makes this book special is that it is unique, and I feel like it is hard to find a book that is truly unique. It isn’t my favorite book (I don’t think any book will ever replace Harry Potter for me), but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth reading. It encourages readers to think and ask questions, and this is something that I really value in a book because there are so many books that don’t do that. I usually take notes while I read, and most of my notes were questions and theories about the society C.E. Wilson created. But there were things I wish would have been more developed. For example, the society that White lives in sounds so fascinating. I would have loved to have seen more of it and to have understood it better. Maybe I will get that in the second book.
I would recommend this book to fans of both science fiction and fantasy, specifically fans of dystopian literature (and I think you will be pleased to discover that this is different). And if you are looking to read something different, I would encourage you to try Five Seven Five.
Plot:
For me, learning how White’s society worked and why it was the way it was is the interesting part of the book-and why I kept reading. There are things that frustrated me, though. I like when truly bad things happen to the main character. It might make me anxious or nervous, but I think that’s an important part of plot. It builds conflict; realistically, there were situations where it would have been more logical if something bad had happened to White. I was disappointed because Five Seven Five didn’t have a lot of that until the very end (it is a two part series and it does end on a cliffhanger…and now I’m at a point where I really want to know what happens next). So, ultimately I wish that there had been more action in the middle because there were parts where things seemed too easy. However, like I said, I enjoyed it enough to the point where I do plan on reading the next book, and I’m the queen of not finishing series, so that’s saying something.
Character:
I enjoyed reading about White’s relationships with Shade, Salt, and Kes. I felt like they were realistic portrayals of the different types of relationships we experience. That being said, I felt like White never really changed. At the beginning of the book, I found her annoying and overly sensitive. However, as I progressed with the book, I realized that there’s a definite reason that she is the way she is, and once I learned that, I was okay with her portrayal at the beginning of the novel. But still, I wish she would have grown up more by the end of the first book.
Writing:
I enjoyed the descriptions In Five Seven Five. I could really imagine what the characters were like, and it was interesting to see the world from White’s eyes. There are parts of the story where the dialogue is really authentic. While I was reading, that was one of the things I noted. However, it is also very repetitive in both the dialogue and description, and that came off as rather forced and unrealistic. I was also frustrated with the writing style at the beginning of the novel (it was naïve and simplistic), but if you read this, I encourage you to give it time because there’s a definite reason Five Seven Five is written the way it is (sorry for being so vague, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone).
Total Stars: 3.5
Please note that I was given a review copy of this novel by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I want to preface this review by saying that Five Seven Five is unlike anything I have ever read, and it is an interesting concept. Anyway, White is a young woman who has essentially lived in darkness her whole life, and like most in her society, she has never been allowed to venture outside. I kept reading because, like White, the reader is ignorant of the Unknown (the world outside her society). I wanted to know more about why White and the others were forced to live in darkness and why their lives were dictated by these mysterious Creators. And I had a lot of different theories. And every single one of my theories was wrong.
That’s what I liked about this book. I can usually guess what’s going to happen, but in Five Seven Five, I couldn’t. But when I discovered the truth (along with White), it made sense- why her colony was the way it was, why she was the way that she was. It is truly well-thought out. But it isn’t perfect, and I will talk more about that later on in the stars section of the review. Nonetheless, I was impressed, and I was engrossed.
I think what makes this book special is that it is unique, and I feel like it is hard to find a book that is truly unique. It isn’t my favorite book (I don’t think any book will ever replace Harry Potter for me), but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth reading. It encourages readers to think and ask questions, and this is something that I really value in a book because there are so many books that don’t do that. I usually take notes while I read, and most of my notes were questions and theories about the society C.E. Wilson created. But there were things I wish would have been more developed. For example, the society that White lives in sounds so fascinating. I would have loved to have seen more of it and to have understood it better. Maybe I will get that in the second book.
I would recommend this book to fans of both science fiction and fantasy, specifically fans of dystopian literature (and I think you will be pleased to discover that this is different). And if you are looking to read something different, I would encourage you to try Five Seven Five.
Plot:
For me, learning how White’s society worked and why it was the way it was is the interesting part of the book-and why I kept reading. There are things that frustrated me, though. I like when truly bad things happen to the main character. It might make me anxious or nervous, but I think that’s an important part of plot. It builds conflict; realistically, there were situations where it would have been more logical if something bad had happened to White. I was disappointed because Five Seven Five didn’t have a lot of that until the very end (it is a two part series and it does end on a cliffhanger…and now I’m at a point where I really want to know what happens next). So, ultimately I wish that there had been more action in the middle because there were parts where things seemed too easy. However, like I said, I enjoyed it enough to the point where I do plan on reading the next book, and I’m the queen of not finishing series, so that’s saying something.
Character:
I enjoyed reading about White’s relationships with Shade, Salt, and Kes. I felt like they were realistic portrayals of the different types of relationships we experience. That being said, I felt like White never really changed. At the beginning of the book, I found her annoying and overly sensitive. However, as I progressed with the book, I realized that there’s a definite reason that she is the way she is, and once I learned that, I was okay with her portrayal at the beginning of the novel. But still, I wish she would have grown up more by the end of the first book.
Writing:
I enjoyed the descriptions In Five Seven Five. I could really imagine what the characters were like, and it was interesting to see the world from White’s eyes. There are parts of the story where the dialogue is really authentic. While I was reading, that was one of the things I noted. However, it is also very repetitive in both the dialogue and description, and that came off as rather forced and unrealistic. I was also frustrated with the writing style at the beginning of the novel (it was naïve and simplistic), but if you read this, I encourage you to give it time because there’s a definite reason Five Seven Five is written the way it is (sorry for being so vague, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone).
Total Stars: 3.5
February 2, 2016
This was quite an interesting story. There were a few things that didn't quite make sense, but for the most part, it was a good read.
I really liked how the main character, White, was curious and ambitious regarding the outside world that the Chosen Ones were constantly venturing out into. I loved seeing the world through White's eyes - it was amazing to see everything described in such exciting and unique ways. Reading the passages where White was seeing and experiencing something brand new to her were definitely the best parts of the book. Wilson's writing style made these scenes really beautiful.
I wasn't a fan of Salt, or even Shade for that matter. Both of these male characters seemed to just be really condescending towards White. That, and the fact that neither of them seemed to have much personality, made me not really like them all that much.
I did really like Kaz, though. At times, he did seem a bit overly nice and a little bit too perfect when it came to dealing with White and her people. He did balance Salt out pretty nicely in that regard, I suppose.
I thought the haikus were really nice, but, for some strange reason, I was really bothered by the fact that the pieces of paper should have been massive for White. Like, they should have been nearly half as big as she was. But that's neither here nor there.
Overall, though, this was an entertaining story and I'm interested to see what happens in the next and final book in the duology.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
I really liked how the main character, White, was curious and ambitious regarding the outside world that the Chosen Ones were constantly venturing out into. I loved seeing the world through White's eyes - it was amazing to see everything described in such exciting and unique ways. Reading the passages where White was seeing and experiencing something brand new to her were definitely the best parts of the book. Wilson's writing style made these scenes really beautiful.
I wasn't a fan of Salt, or even Shade for that matter. Both of these male characters seemed to just be really condescending towards White. That, and the fact that neither of them seemed to have much personality, made me not really like them all that much.
I did really like Kaz, though. At times, he did seem a bit overly nice and a little bit too perfect when it came to dealing with White and her people. He did balance Salt out pretty nicely in that regard, I suppose.
I thought the haikus were really nice, but, for some strange reason, I was really bothered by the fact that the pieces of paper should have been massive for White. Like, they should have been nearly half as big as she was. But that's neither here nor there.
Overall, though, this was an entertaining story and I'm interested to see what happens in the next and final book in the duology.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
March 15, 2016
This story sucked me in from page one!
A colony that lives underground. Strict enforces of the rules, rules that no one really understands. A girl curious about the world above. A death that will change everything.
I couldn't help but to root for White from the start. Her character is flawed, headstrong, and endearing, everything I love in a protagonist. The vivid details and original story line made this book very hard to put down! Excellent read.
A colony that lives underground. Strict enforces of the rules, rules that no one really understands. A girl curious about the world above. A death that will change everything.
I couldn't help but to root for White from the start. Her character is flawed, headstrong, and endearing, everything I love in a protagonist. The vivid details and original story line made this book very hard to put down! Excellent read.
December 30, 2015
This is my second novel that I’ve read by Wilson. She kindly asked me to review another one and I gladly accepted because I had such a good experience with her first novel. So obviously I had some expectations going into this one…
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December 4, 2015
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is my first book of C.E. Wilson, and I didn't know what to expect. Without even reading the blurb, the title immediately intrigued me. What does Five Seven Five means? Is it some sort of a code? What does those numbers signify, and how important are they in the story?
Then, we have the synopsis. I was even more intrigued. It promised a whole different world, and there was an obvious mystery surrounding it which I really wanted to delve into.
The Story
In Five Seven Five we meet this eighteen year old girl, White Frost. All her life she'd live in this darkness, with her cousin and the rest of the colony. Her cousin is a Chosen One, the strongest members of the colony and the ones that get to go into the Unknown, or simply, the world outside their society. The only connection White have with the outside world are words written in scraps of papers brought to her by her cousin. She was really intrigued by these words, and her dream of becoming a Chosen One and seeing the Unknown just get stronger and stronger with every new scrap. Until a tragedy happened, which pretty much changed her life.
Things I Liked
What I really liked about Five Seven Five is the uniqueness of the story. This is my first time encountering this kind of plot, involving these kind of people/characters. There are a lot of books and stories out there, and of course as I reader, I'm always looking out for something new and different. It was refreshing, and thought-provoking. For a short book (shorter than what I normally read), it got me thinking about a lot of things. I love that I was able to see not only through Kes' perspective, but most especially through White's. I guess that's one of the main purpose of the book, to help us see the world in a different light, and appreciate what most of us take for granted.
I also enjoyed the author's writing style. The descriptions are vivid and colorful, which allowed me to really visualize the people, and the things that White witnessed. For me that vividness is a really important part of the story and the whole experience, and I think C.E. Wilson did a wonderful job on that. Also, I can't put my finger on it, but there is something different in her writing; it almost feels subtly poetic.
To be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with White. Around the first part of the book, I really liked her. First of all, when she smelled the scrap of paper, I could relate to her with how I just love the smell of books. Though what I really admire about her is her determination and her curiosity; her desire for information, how she wanted more than the darkness that surrounds her. I understand White's curiosity. I find that it's natural for a person to seek information, especially when someone is shrouded with darkness and mystery all her life. I love that she asks questions, even if it's dangerous in their community. And I love the fact that she just doesn't immediately accept the answers given to her.
That's another thing I find great with the book: it encourages the readers to ask questions and fight fanaticism. We live in a world where truths can easily be distorted and bent, which can easily spread like wildfire. Our world could as easily turn into White's world where people are governed by fear and rules; blindly following someone -- afraid to ask questions and seek the truth.
Another thing I like about White is her reactions. I think her reactions are just appropriate for the situations that presented her, which helped me empathize with whatever she was going through: excitement, curiosity, grief, fear, confusion…The author didn't force me to like White by making her act tough all the time. Seeing those moments of "weakness" just made White more relatable, more real.
What I Didn't Like
As I've mentioned, I have a love-hate relationship with White. There are some moments that I just wanted to reach in and shake her, and tell her to just get to the point. She's known for being frank, but sometimes I feel like she goes round and round with her words. I noticed a lot of repetitions. They keep repeating the same thing that they were saying, sometimes rephrasing it. I just felt like they go round and round and round in the conversation. Those were really exhausting, to be honest.
Though there were vivid and colorful descriptions, there are some things I would have wanted to learn more. Especially regarding the colony, their settlement. I'm not certain if it's to maintain the atmosphere of the characters being surrounded by darkness and not knowing a lot of things, or if it was just really left out. For example, what is the colony made of? Are they surrounded by walls, or maybe a dome or a tent? I remembered that steel and pipes were mentioned, as well as a blackened wall. But is the colony just a very long hallway? Rectangular or circular in shape? Where is the main room located? The Black Room? How are the zones divided and how will you know where one began and the other ends? I know there are red and yellow zones, but are those the only types of zones? I know how their quarters look likes, but that's pretty much it. The physical structure of the colony wasn't very clear to me, and I just wished I was given a bit more description on that.
Re-education was mentioned early in the book. But it wasn't really explained. What happened when someone is re-educated? I got a little idea about what happened, but it was mentioned in the last few pages of the book. How is someone re-educated?
I understand if these are not important to the message of the book and I have an inkling that the central theme of Five Seven Five focused on discovery and looking at things -- both old and new -- in a different perspective, and I like that, I do. But I was also introduced into this new world (the world of White), and much like White Frost, I was dying to know more about a different world, which unfortunately, I didn't get much of.
Overall, I enjoyed this adventure with White Frost and I'm very excited to know what will happen next!
This is my first book of C.E. Wilson, and I didn't know what to expect. Without even reading the blurb, the title immediately intrigued me. What does Five Seven Five means? Is it some sort of a code? What does those numbers signify, and how important are they in the story?
Then, we have the synopsis. I was even more intrigued. It promised a whole different world, and there was an obvious mystery surrounding it which I really wanted to delve into.
"Colors beyong black and gray. A world where tears fall from the skies. And an incredible being who may or may not be the Creator of it all."
The Story
In Five Seven Five we meet this eighteen year old girl, White Frost. All her life she'd live in this darkness, with her cousin and the rest of the colony. Her cousin is a Chosen One, the strongest members of the colony and the ones that get to go into the Unknown, or simply, the world outside their society. The only connection White have with the outside world are words written in scraps of papers brought to her by her cousin. She was really intrigued by these words, and her dream of becoming a Chosen One and seeing the Unknown just get stronger and stronger with every new scrap. Until a tragedy happened, which pretty much changed her life.
Things I Liked
What I really liked about Five Seven Five is the uniqueness of the story. This is my first time encountering this kind of plot, involving these kind of people/characters. There are a lot of books and stories out there, and of course as I reader, I'm always looking out for something new and different. It was refreshing, and thought-provoking. For a short book (shorter than what I normally read), it got me thinking about a lot of things. I love that I was able to see not only through Kes' perspective, but most especially through White's. I guess that's one of the main purpose of the book, to help us see the world in a different light, and appreciate what most of us take for granted.
I also enjoyed the author's writing style. The descriptions are vivid and colorful, which allowed me to really visualize the people, and the things that White witnessed. For me that vividness is a really important part of the story and the whole experience, and I think C.E. Wilson did a wonderful job on that. Also, I can't put my finger on it, but there is something different in her writing; it almost feels subtly poetic.
"Don't go. I still want to show you the world."
To be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with White. Around the first part of the book, I really liked her. First of all, when she smelled the scrap of paper, I could relate to her with how I just love the smell of books. Though what I really admire about her is her determination and her curiosity; her desire for information, how she wanted more than the darkness that surrounds her. I understand White's curiosity. I find that it's natural for a person to seek information, especially when someone is shrouded with darkness and mystery all her life. I love that she asks questions, even if it's dangerous in their community. And I love the fact that she just doesn't immediately accept the answers given to her.
That's another thing I find great with the book: it encourages the readers to ask questions and fight fanaticism. We live in a world where truths can easily be distorted and bent, which can easily spread like wildfire. Our world could as easily turn into White's world where people are governed by fear and rules; blindly following someone -- afraid to ask questions and seek the truth.
"She had them in palm of her hand. Frightened little animals who didn't know what they were afraid of."
Another thing I like about White is her reactions. I think her reactions are just appropriate for the situations that presented her, which helped me empathize with whatever she was going through: excitement, curiosity, grief, fear, confusion…The author didn't force me to like White by making her act tough all the time. Seeing those moments of "weakness" just made White more relatable, more real.
What I Didn't Like
As I've mentioned, I have a love-hate relationship with White. There are some moments that I just wanted to reach in and shake her, and tell her to just get to the point. She's known for being frank, but sometimes I feel like she goes round and round with her words. I noticed a lot of repetitions. They keep repeating the same thing that they were saying, sometimes rephrasing it. I just felt like they go round and round and round in the conversation. Those were really exhausting, to be honest.
Though there were vivid and colorful descriptions, there are some things I would have wanted to learn more. Especially regarding the colony, their settlement. I'm not certain if it's to maintain the atmosphere of the characters being surrounded by darkness and not knowing a lot of things, or if it was just really left out. For example, what is the colony made of? Are they surrounded by walls, or maybe a dome or a tent? I remembered that steel and pipes were mentioned, as well as a blackened wall. But is the colony just a very long hallway? Rectangular or circular in shape? Where is the main room located? The Black Room? How are the zones divided and how will you know where one began and the other ends? I know there are red and yellow zones, but are those the only types of zones? I know how their quarters look likes, but that's pretty much it. The physical structure of the colony wasn't very clear to me, and I just wished I was given a bit more description on that.
Re-education was mentioned early in the book. But it wasn't really explained. What happened when someone is re-educated? I got a little idea about what happened, but it was mentioned in the last few pages of the book. How is someone re-educated?
I understand if these are not important to the message of the book and I have an inkling that the central theme of Five Seven Five focused on discovery and looking at things -- both old and new -- in a different perspective, and I like that, I do. But I was also introduced into this new world (the world of White), and much like White Frost, I was dying to know more about a different world, which unfortunately, I didn't get much of.
Overall, I enjoyed this adventure with White Frost and I'm very excited to know what will happen next!
December 8, 2015
*I received a free ecopy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Visit https://samsbookparadise.wordpress.com/ to read this full review with funny Gifs and my other reviews! <3
When I first read about this book, I was intrigued. I wanted to know more about the book, so I downloaded the free ecopy sent to me and started reading. The first page just sucked me into their world Wilson created. I was confused and because of that, I wanted to read more so I could understand. Wilson created a world where there are rules and punishments if you chose to break the rules. The outside, called the Unknown is forbidden to the rest of the population, except for the Chosen ones; the group of elite individuals who risk their lives to provide for their population. The main character, White, has a cousin. Shade, who is a chosen, and like him, White wants to be a chosen as well.
The story starts out with Shade bringing back a collection of words from the Unknown. White likes to solve them as riddles because there are words she does not know and does not understand in the collection. White is curious. She wants to go the Unknown and see for herself what it is all about. She is too young to be a Chosen so that is where her curiosity ends. Something happens which makes White question everything she has ever come to know. And she is willing to break all the rules to answer her unanswered questions.
I found this book to be nothing like I’ve ever read before. I usually read PNR, Fantasy and Sci-Fi books. This book was a new territory for me. It was different and I loved it. Wilson’s writing, although slightly confusing sometimes, is beautiful and made me want to read till the end in one sitting; but alas, life got in the way. One of my main complaint is that I felt the description was okay overall but a tiny bit hard to imagine but other than that, I loved it. Wilson so eloquently put together words that matched so perfectly and told an amazing and new story. I was hooked from page one. Her world is nothing like I’ve eve read about. I liked her uniqueness, her boldness, her beautiful writing. After about halfway into the book and towards the end of the book (basically throughout the whole book), my mind was blown. How can someone just put together words and create something as awesome as this book? Honestly, I did not expect that! Well done Wilson. Well done.
Wilson’s main character, White, is driven. She is curious and that is what I like about her. She will not take orders from others. She is her own person and will do as she must. She is a strong character. A few times, I thought she was annoying but then I thought about her situation. If I was in her shoes, I would act like her as well. If I was eve to question everything I’ve ever come to know, I would act like White did. Each of Wilson’s characters provide their own colors to this book. No two characters are alike in some way.
I loved the whole flow of this book. It was never too slow, or too fast. The pace was excellent and I did not at all feel that the author rushed the story in the end. I did, however, felt that the story was too short! I WANT MORE! *clears throat* sorry about that. Just got into the moment there. Anyhow, this book has it all, action, adventure and a tiny smudge of romance. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this book. It is amazing and beautiful and full on entertaining. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for something different to read. If you are getting tired of the same old PNR then pick this book up! I promise you, you will not be disappointed. If you are thinking about reading this book, then think no further; just get the book and read it. Simple as that.
Lets talk about that ending though….WHY. Why Wilson? Why would you do that to me? It was heartbreaking for more than one reason! WHY WHY WHY!!?!! I need the next book and I need it now!
Seriously. Put this book on you TBR list. Right now. I’ll wait. hehhehehe.
All in all, this book is a really quick and amazing read. You will not be disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this book. So go on and get this book and lets discuss it! I hope y’all found my review helpful! Happy Reading!
Characters: 8/10
Plot/Story line: 9/10
Romance: 8/10
Writing style: 8/10
Entertainment value: 10/10
Overall Score: 43/50 (86%)
Visit https://samsbookparadise.wordpress.com/ to read this full review with funny Gifs and my other reviews! <3
When I first read about this book, I was intrigued. I wanted to know more about the book, so I downloaded the free ecopy sent to me and started reading. The first page just sucked me into their world Wilson created. I was confused and because of that, I wanted to read more so I could understand. Wilson created a world where there are rules and punishments if you chose to break the rules. The outside, called the Unknown is forbidden to the rest of the population, except for the Chosen ones; the group of elite individuals who risk their lives to provide for their population. The main character, White, has a cousin. Shade, who is a chosen, and like him, White wants to be a chosen as well.
The story starts out with Shade bringing back a collection of words from the Unknown. White likes to solve them as riddles because there are words she does not know and does not understand in the collection. White is curious. She wants to go the Unknown and see for herself what it is all about. She is too young to be a Chosen so that is where her curiosity ends. Something happens which makes White question everything she has ever come to know. And she is willing to break all the rules to answer her unanswered questions.
I found this book to be nothing like I’ve ever read before. I usually read PNR, Fantasy and Sci-Fi books. This book was a new territory for me. It was different and I loved it. Wilson’s writing, although slightly confusing sometimes, is beautiful and made me want to read till the end in one sitting; but alas, life got in the way. One of my main complaint is that I felt the description was okay overall but a tiny bit hard to imagine but other than that, I loved it. Wilson so eloquently put together words that matched so perfectly and told an amazing and new story. I was hooked from page one. Her world is nothing like I’ve eve read about. I liked her uniqueness, her boldness, her beautiful writing. After about halfway into the book and towards the end of the book (basically throughout the whole book), my mind was blown. How can someone just put together words and create something as awesome as this book? Honestly, I did not expect that! Well done Wilson. Well done.
Wilson’s main character, White, is driven. She is curious and that is what I like about her. She will not take orders from others. She is her own person and will do as she must. She is a strong character. A few times, I thought she was annoying but then I thought about her situation. If I was in her shoes, I would act like her as well. If I was eve to question everything I’ve ever come to know, I would act like White did. Each of Wilson’s characters provide their own colors to this book. No two characters are alike in some way.
I loved the whole flow of this book. It was never too slow, or too fast. The pace was excellent and I did not at all feel that the author rushed the story in the end. I did, however, felt that the story was too short! I WANT MORE! *clears throat* sorry about that. Just got into the moment there. Anyhow, this book has it all, action, adventure and a tiny smudge of romance. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this book. It is amazing and beautiful and full on entertaining. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for something different to read. If you are getting tired of the same old PNR then pick this book up! I promise you, you will not be disappointed. If you are thinking about reading this book, then think no further; just get the book and read it. Simple as that.
Lets talk about that ending though….WHY. Why Wilson? Why would you do that to me? It was heartbreaking for more than one reason! WHY WHY WHY!!?!! I need the next book and I need it now!
Seriously. Put this book on you TBR list. Right now. I’ll wait. hehhehehe.
All in all, this book is a really quick and amazing read. You will not be disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this book. So go on and get this book and lets discuss it! I hope y’all found my review helpful! Happy Reading!
Characters: 8/10
Plot/Story line: 9/10
Romance: 8/10
Writing style: 8/10
Entertainment value: 10/10
Overall Score: 43/50 (86%)
December 18, 2015
Take only what can be used. Take only what won’t be missed. The Creators are watching all of us.
White Frost lives in a world cloaked in darkness and ignorance. While most people in her society are content to live in fearful peace, White’s cousin brings her words from the mysterious Unknown. Strange collections of written words that tease her that there may be more to the world than candlelight and dank hallways.
But when tragedy strikes, White can no longer rely on the words to give her solace. She must discover what lies beyond the only world she’s ever known… no matter the cost.
Eventually, White finds her way to the skies and there she discovers that the tantalizing clues of her words are only pale reflections of the massive and wondrous world above. Colors she never thought possible. Blinding light. And an impossible being who may or may not be the Creator of it all.
But this information comes at a price White Frost is not sure she can pay.
White’s hunger for knowledge proves to be her greatest strength and weakness as she strives to learn more. But as she learns, she has to wonder – is there such a thing as too much information? And what will happen as it brings her closer to a being who could destroy everything she’s ever known?
Find out in Five Seven Five, the first book in a two part series entitled The Boy with Words.
// Goodreads
"All we knew is black and gray."
A darkness..
So this book was a gift from the author, C.E. Wilson.
Yassss!!! I’m so happy when she messaged me…
Okay back to the book…
When I first read the Summary.. Intriguing!!!!
Things are a bit blurry for me.
But then I continued reading and it seems I can’t put it down.
White is well a lot of characters even though she’s alone..
I guess I was once a White, on how she got curious over something, wanted to find something, wanted answers and yes sometimes run if the answers is not what you want to get...
"I want to be a Chosen One"
Can she?
After an event, White become loner,
yes she is a loner from the start,
but then she have Shade….
And now…..
Yes a loner..
Then Salt happens…
One day he came to her room and do what Shade asked him to do..
He became a friend.
He became the opener. The key to the curious mind.
He is the one who told White the Zone Eleven..
Out in the Unknown…
What really is out there?
While reading it I thought that it would be a hole to new world
But I then I’m wrong
Yes, it will be a new world for White
But not really..
I love how unexpected this book is. Really you should read it!!
It was funny when White successfully went out and be in the Unknown. You should wait for it!!
Then Unknown....
Kestrel happens…
Bloomed their friendship...
Which is actually nice
How I wish that Kestrel was introduced sooner..
But yeah I guess book 2 will be amazing!!
I cannot wait!!!!
"What's it going to be, White?" Salt asked. "Do you promise to stay away from him?"
"You're asking more than that," I mumbled. "You're asking me to stay here in darkness. To never see the light again."
May 24, 2017
I was given the opportunity to read this in return for my honest review, thanks to C.E. Wilson. Thank you so much!
White's only relative is her cousin, Shade, a Chosen One. She wants so desperately to be be like him, to go out into the Unkown. Shade brings his cousin words, snippets of what's out there. But it's not enough.
Shade was meant to teach White how to become a Chosen One. She doesn't want to be stuck in the colony her whole life; she wants more. But the Chosens are sent out to look for an escapee, and sadly Shade doesn't make it back alive. Another Chosen, Salt, tries to help White out of her mourning and pain. He even tells her how to get to the Unknown undetected.
What White finds is more shocking than she ever expected - a Creator. A giant person, who goes by the name of Kes (and claims that he is not, in fact, a Creator). He teaches White about the human world, and how the Forgotten Ones - her colony - came into being. He even shows her the outside. Skies so blue, ladybugs, lightning... He even shows her how to write the haiku poems she'd always been given by Shade - hence the title, named after the layout of a haiku.
Everything is going well, until White realises that she has some serious feelings for her new friend - right as Salt admits to liking her. Her attempt to capture Kes's attention goes horrifically wrong, and Salt makes her promise to never return to the Unknown.
This book was a great read. Kes is bit... unlikeable at times, and I often found that White came across as a bit of a stubborn bitch, but I still liked it nonetheless. The whole idea of the Forgotten Ones is so original, and I never would have seen it coming at the beginning. The life of the colony is highly developed, and with the Scriptures and everything it really does seem like a normal way of life. The arrival of Kes is quite a shock!
I know I'm picky, but I did notice a few grammar mistakes. Nothing major, and nothing that puts you off reading either.
I took quite a long time to read this, but I think that's mainly because of all my deadlines on other books. The ending was a great cliffhanger, and I must admit that I hadn't really been expecting Shade to meet Kes. The feelings between the characters don't emerge until quite late on, but I like that the story wasn't centred around romance. As I said, it's an original story and I really did enjoy it. I'm pretty tempted to read the rest of these books! 3.5 stars for Five Seven Five.
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White's only relative is her cousin, Shade, a Chosen One. She wants so desperately to be be like him, to go out into the Unkown. Shade brings his cousin words, snippets of what's out there. But it's not enough.
Shade was meant to teach White how to become a Chosen One. She doesn't want to be stuck in the colony her whole life; she wants more. But the Chosens are sent out to look for an escapee, and sadly Shade doesn't make it back alive. Another Chosen, Salt, tries to help White out of her mourning and pain. He even tells her how to get to the Unknown undetected.
What White finds is more shocking than she ever expected - a Creator. A giant person, who goes by the name of Kes (and claims that he is not, in fact, a Creator). He teaches White about the human world, and how the Forgotten Ones - her colony - came into being. He even shows her the outside. Skies so blue, ladybugs, lightning... He even shows her how to write the haiku poems she'd always been given by Shade - hence the title, named after the layout of a haiku.
Everything is going well, until White realises that she has some serious feelings for her new friend - right as Salt admits to liking her. Her attempt to capture Kes's attention goes horrifically wrong, and Salt makes her promise to never return to the Unknown.
This book was a great read. Kes is bit... unlikeable at times, and I often found that White came across as a bit of a stubborn bitch, but I still liked it nonetheless. The whole idea of the Forgotten Ones is so original, and I never would have seen it coming at the beginning. The life of the colony is highly developed, and with the Scriptures and everything it really does seem like a normal way of life. The arrival of Kes is quite a shock!
I know I'm picky, but I did notice a few grammar mistakes. Nothing major, and nothing that puts you off reading either.
I took quite a long time to read this, but I think that's mainly because of all my deadlines on other books. The ending was a great cliffhanger, and I must admit that I hadn't really been expecting Shade to meet Kes. The feelings between the characters don't emerge until quite late on, but I like that the story wasn't centred around romance. As I said, it's an original story and I really did enjoy it. I'm pretty tempted to read the rest of these books! 3.5 stars for Five Seven Five.
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April 27, 2016
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. This in no way effected my opinion of this book.
There were a lot of mysteries in this book. Everything from who the main characters really are to the meaning of the title "Five-Seven-Five, was cloaked in mystery. By the end of the book, I received some answers, but other things were left up in the air.
The first mystery about the main character, White, is revealed somewhat early in the book, and if you have read some of this authors other works it won't really be a surprise.
[spoiler]White and all those around her are only a few inches tall. They believe that their world is the only world and do not realize how small they are. They also live in the basement of an abandoned building and only a select few of them have ever seen the outside world.[/spoiler]
Just in case you skipped my spoiler, I will give you a slightly less spoilery rundown now.
White, and lots of other people like he,r, live isolated from the rest of the world. In fact, she and those people are so isolated that she has never seen the sky, grass trees, animals or other simple things of that nature that we all take for granted. When she ventures from her shelter and further explores the world (something that s forbidden for most people where she lives) she meets a boy named Kes who introduced her to the world.
This leads to some very cute scenes where White gets to experience things for the first time. She cries at the first sight of rain and falls in love with ladybugs, but she also spends a good amount of time simply taking to Kes. The two for an unlikely and cute friendship, but the romance in this book is lacking. That isn't so much a criticism because all books don't need romance, but this book read like a romance without the romance. I am pretty sure there will be more declarations of feelings and lingering looks in the next book, but for now, there's not much to say on the relationship front.
If you read Five-Seven-Five, read it for the science fiction, fantasy, and adventure elements. The author does these things very well, and for that reason, the story held my attention. White is a likable and adorable character, and while Kes could be a little clueless and annoying at times, he was adorable in his own dorky way.
Because of mild language and some violence, I would recommend this book for ages 13 and up. There were no sexual situations.
There were a lot of mysteries in this book. Everything from who the main characters really are to the meaning of the title "Five-Seven-Five, was cloaked in mystery. By the end of the book, I received some answers, but other things were left up in the air.
The first mystery about the main character, White, is revealed somewhat early in the book, and if you have read some of this authors other works it won't really be a surprise.
[spoiler]White and all those around her are only a few inches tall. They believe that their world is the only world and do not realize how small they are. They also live in the basement of an abandoned building and only a select few of them have ever seen the outside world.[/spoiler]
Just in case you skipped my spoiler, I will give you a slightly less spoilery rundown now.
White, and lots of other people like he,r, live isolated from the rest of the world. In fact, she and those people are so isolated that she has never seen the sky, grass trees, animals or other simple things of that nature that we all take for granted. When she ventures from her shelter and further explores the world (something that s forbidden for most people where she lives) she meets a boy named Kes who introduced her to the world.
This leads to some very cute scenes where White gets to experience things for the first time. She cries at the first sight of rain and falls in love with ladybugs, but she also spends a good amount of time simply taking to Kes. The two for an unlikely and cute friendship, but the romance in this book is lacking. That isn't so much a criticism because all books don't need romance, but this book read like a romance without the romance. I am pretty sure there will be more declarations of feelings and lingering looks in the next book, but for now, there's not much to say on the relationship front.
If you read Five-Seven-Five, read it for the science fiction, fantasy, and adventure elements. The author does these things very well, and for that reason, the story held my attention. White is a likable and adorable character, and while Kes could be a little clueless and annoying at times, he was adorable in his own dorky way.
Because of mild language and some violence, I would recommend this book for ages 13 and up. There were no sexual situations.
February 22, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was so excited to receive a copy of this book from the author to read and review because I had been so impressed with her earlier novel To Nowhere, but unfortunately, Five Seven Five just didn’t hit the mark for me.
I loved the concept of the story, the book title was an intriguing mystery, and the world building was great, but the way the story was executed didn’t sit well with me.
I felt that most of this story is told through dialogue. There was far too much talking between characters in this book and not enough events occurring to keep me fully interested all the way through.
There was quite a bit of repetition throughout the book giving me a sense of déjà vu quite a lot of the time and I felt like the story came to a halt a number of times and got bogged down in lots of unnecessary conversations between the characters.
White Frost, the main protagonist, seemed to behave rather oddly or give inappropriate responses a lot of the time. I just couldn’t figure her out. And the aspect of relationship between White and Kes just seemed out of place. Unfortunately, I couldn’t connect or empathise with any of the characters.
For me, Five Seven Five was an okay fantasy read. I’m just disappointed that Ms Wilson’s beautiful writing style and depth of characters didn’t shine through in this book.
If you like reading stories similar to The Borrowers you might enjoy this book, but I would also recommend that you check out Ms Wilson’s other book in a similar vein called To Nowhere which has a lot more complexity and is a fascinating read.
I was so excited to receive a copy of this book from the author to read and review because I had been so impressed with her earlier novel To Nowhere, but unfortunately, Five Seven Five just didn’t hit the mark for me.
I loved the concept of the story, the book title was an intriguing mystery, and the world building was great, but the way the story was executed didn’t sit well with me.
I felt that most of this story is told through dialogue. There was far too much talking between characters in this book and not enough events occurring to keep me fully interested all the way through.
There was quite a bit of repetition throughout the book giving me a sense of déjà vu quite a lot of the time and I felt like the story came to a halt a number of times and got bogged down in lots of unnecessary conversations between the characters.
White Frost, the main protagonist, seemed to behave rather oddly or give inappropriate responses a lot of the time. I just couldn’t figure her out. And the aspect of relationship between White and Kes just seemed out of place. Unfortunately, I couldn’t connect or empathise with any of the characters.
For me, Five Seven Five was an okay fantasy read. I’m just disappointed that Ms Wilson’s beautiful writing style and depth of characters didn’t shine through in this book.
If you like reading stories similar to The Borrowers you might enjoy this book, but I would also recommend that you check out Ms Wilson’s other book in a similar vein called To Nowhere which has a lot more complexity and is a fascinating read.
December 18, 2015
I really enjoyed reading this book. As you can gather from the summary, White is a young girl who lives in a place of darkness. But she wants to break beyond the ignorance. I loved White throughout the book and how she really came to life inside my head. Her personality is so feisty and fun. And it's absolutely heartbreaking to see through her eyes how tragedy shapes a person. But her drive and determination to see, know, and do more is what kept me interested throughout the entire book. White is so dynamic and fun. And the "Creator" she meets even brings out a whole new side of her personality that the reader gets to experience. I really love the names of the characters throughout this book! They are so unique and fun without being so off-the-wall that it's weird.
Definitely not like any YA book I've read before, but it was fun to step outside my comfort zone. There's a little bit of everything going on in this book which is what definitely keeps your interest. There were a few slow points (hence 4 stars, rather than 5), but it was a really fun read throughout. I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment because *slight spoiler* the ending is a definitely cliff-hanger in the best way.
Highly recommend this book for those who like YA and a little science fiction with a little romance thrown in. That's the only way I know how to accurately describe this book. I will also say, it definitely makes you stop and appreciate the beauty that is the world we live in, simply based on the experiences White has.
Definitely not like any YA book I've read before, but it was fun to step outside my comfort zone. There's a little bit of everything going on in this book which is what definitely keeps your interest. There were a few slow points (hence 4 stars, rather than 5), but it was a really fun read throughout. I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment because *slight spoiler* the ending is a definitely cliff-hanger in the best way.
Highly recommend this book for those who like YA and a little science fiction with a little romance thrown in. That's the only way I know how to accurately describe this book. I will also say, it definitely makes you stop and appreciate the beauty that is the world we live in, simply based on the experiences White has.
January 7, 2016
"Because you've never seen these things before. You'll be able to describe them in a way I can't. As human beings we take things for granted so much because we're too used to seeing everything."
Imagine living in a world where you never see the sky, never smell the rain, never hear the thunder. Imagine living in an environment where "the Chosen ones" are the only souls allowed to leave the safe haven to grab supplies and food. Imagine living in a place where everything you know now, such as how you live your everyday life, is only a dangerous thought to a colony.
Meet White Frost - a girl who lives in the dark and is only comforted by the scraps of paper with words that feel like a puzzle to her. Her cousin and only source of genuine human connection, Shade, loses his life to the unknown of the "outside" world. His friend, Salt, continues to help White gain more pieces to the puzzle of the world she longs to understand and observe. When White finally gets past the zones her people created to protect them, she gets more than she bargained for...including the source of the words she later learns to be haikus.
Wilson creates an interesting world that makes a reader wonder what we all truly take for granted. The little things matter; perception being one of them. Overall, a wonderful read.
Imagine living in a world where you never see the sky, never smell the rain, never hear the thunder. Imagine living in an environment where "the Chosen ones" are the only souls allowed to leave the safe haven to grab supplies and food. Imagine living in a place where everything you know now, such as how you live your everyday life, is only a dangerous thought to a colony.
Meet White Frost - a girl who lives in the dark and is only comforted by the scraps of paper with words that feel like a puzzle to her. Her cousin and only source of genuine human connection, Shade, loses his life to the unknown of the "outside" world. His friend, Salt, continues to help White gain more pieces to the puzzle of the world she longs to understand and observe. When White finally gets past the zones her people created to protect them, she gets more than she bargained for...including the source of the words she later learns to be haikus.
Wilson creates an interesting world that makes a reader wonder what we all truly take for granted. The little things matter; perception being one of them. Overall, a wonderful read.
January 12, 2016
This book was an interesting science fiction fantasy book. The main character White was a well developed character. She was curious, determined, and courageous. The world building could have been developed more, i think in my opinion. The main plot is that White wants to find out more about the outside world because her community is very strict. One of the reasons of is pieces of messages that her cousin brings back with him. The whole thing with the messages drew me in to the story until it's revealed where they actually come from. Another character is Kes who is a person that White meets while she is trying to explore outside. i felt conflicted with Kes. There were times where he would act interested in White and then the next they're friends. The date scene is where i was confused because I though that he was interested in White because of the way he was acting throughout the book with her. He always wants to see her, writing poems about her, he's excited when she's there. Of course all those signs would make White think he was interested in her. Through it all, the ending left on a cliffhanger and i can't wait to read it when it comes out.
July 23, 2016
I absolutely loved this story about White, a young teenager who knew nothing of the real world. Not the color of blue skies, not what rain looked or felt like, nothing! "Watching" her relationship evolve with Kes, whom she thought to be a Creator, was like watching the wonder of a little child learn about butterflies and feel a leaf or hold a ladybug for the first time. This story was so different from any other I've read and I loved the innocence of White so much.
Honestly, I'm not sure what to say without giving away parts of the story that I don't want to give away. So let me just say that there are almost two worlds, I guess. One is that of Whites, and only The Chosen Ones have answers and only certain people are Chosen Ones. The others must wait until they are chosen, if ever, to have answers about the world. Then there is Kes's world which seems magical to me. He felt to me like a gentle giant who enjoyed teaching White all that he did.
The ending, however, left me hanging which normally I'm okay with cliff hangers; however, this cliff left too far for me to jump!!! So I guess I need book 2 NOW or ASAP!!!
Honestly, I'm not sure what to say without giving away parts of the story that I don't want to give away. So let me just say that there are almost two worlds, I guess. One is that of Whites, and only The Chosen Ones have answers and only certain people are Chosen Ones. The others must wait until they are chosen, if ever, to have answers about the world. Then there is Kes's world which seems magical to me. He felt to me like a gentle giant who enjoyed teaching White all that he did.
The ending, however, left me hanging which normally I'm okay with cliff hangers; however, this cliff left too far for me to jump!!! So I guess I need book 2 NOW or ASAP!!!
December 3, 2015
I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This book turned out to be something I didn't expect, I was surprised by the different outcome the story took at about one third of the book. So if you read the first chapters and you can already imagine how the story is going to be, I can assure that it will be completely different.
The story is written in the first person point of view and it's told through the eyes of White Frost, a girl who has lived her entire life underground with her community and has never been outside. Going outside it's a privileged (or a curse) that only the Chosen Ones have. Her cousin is one of the Chosen One and in his expeditions outside into the Unknown to get supplies for the community, he brings back to White pieces of paper with words written on them. Words like rain, green, blue sky... Words that White doesn't understand because she has never seen them.
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This book turned out to be something I didn't expect, I was surprised by the different outcome the story took at about one third of the book. So if you read the first chapters and you can already imagine how the story is going to be, I can assure that it will be completely different.
The story is written in the first person point of view and it's told through the eyes of White Frost, a girl who has lived her entire life underground with her community and has never been outside. Going outside it's a privileged (or a curse) that only the Chosen Ones have. Her cousin is one of the Chosen One and in his expeditions outside into the Unknown to get supplies for the community, he brings back to White pieces of paper with words written on them. Words like rain, green, blue sky... Words that White doesn't understand because she has never seen them.
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December 30, 2015
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
From reading the synopsis I had a feeling I was going to like this book. It intrigued me that there were words and concepts that White did not understand, I knew that the world was not the same as ours but I was surprised when I found out what the creators where, it made me think about everything I had already read.
White is a very interesting girl and I am happy that it was her personallity that we got to discover all of this through. Although she is emotional, she is curious and it overshadows the rest of her life. I love that she is ignorant to the attention she is getting even though it is not hidden.
After I finished the book I was really happy to read that this was not a stand a lone because although the end was only a minor cliff hanger there was so much more that I wanted to know and I am happy to know that I will have the chance to learn more.
From reading the synopsis I had a feeling I was going to like this book. It intrigued me that there were words and concepts that White did not understand, I knew that the world was not the same as ours but I was surprised when I found out what the creators where, it made me think about everything I had already read.
White is a very interesting girl and I am happy that it was her personallity that we got to discover all of this through. Although she is emotional, she is curious and it overshadows the rest of her life. I love that she is ignorant to the attention she is getting even though it is not hidden.
After I finished the book I was really happy to read that this was not a stand a lone because although the end was only a minor cliff hanger there was so much more that I wanted to know and I am happy to know that I will have the chance to learn more.
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