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Numbers Game #2
Numbers Ignite
Treena and Vance think they’ve escaped the numbers game forever. They’re wrong.
After Treena’s disastrous attempt to unite the nation, she has the deaths of hundreds haunting her dreams. Now, with hatred and accusations following her past the border, she’s determined to leave that horrible day behind and find a peaceful, uneventful life with Vance and the settlers. But when she starts seeing mysterious figures hiding in the abandoned cities at night and uncovers a strange desert population, she realizes there’s a danger much greater than NORA to worry about—and she just abandoned her people to their fate.
Vance is a prisoner. Being rejected by the girl he loves and put on trial for betraying his clan are bad enough, but now he’s been framed for a crime he never committed. Their less-than-perfect refuge has become the political game of a madman, and Vance is the only one who can stop it—if he can keep from being executed first.
Treena and Vance are still very much in the game, and this time it will take everything they have to save those they love
After Treena’s disastrous attempt to unite the nation, she has the deaths of hundreds haunting her dreams. Now, with hatred and accusations following her past the border, she’s determined to leave that horrible day behind and find a peaceful, uneventful life with Vance and the settlers. But when she starts seeing mysterious figures hiding in the abandoned cities at night and uncovers a strange desert population, she realizes there’s a danger much greater than NORA to worry about—and she just abandoned her people to their fate.
Vance is a prisoner. Being rejected by the girl he loves and put on trial for betraying his clan are bad enough, but now he’s been framed for a crime he never committed. Their less-than-perfect refuge has become the political game of a madman, and Vance is the only one who can stop it—if he can keep from being executed first.
Treena and Vance are still very much in the game, and this time it will take everything they have to save those they love
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 26, 2016
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About the author
Rebecca Rode
23 books205 followersRebecca is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of TIDES OF MUTINY (Little, Brown Book for Young Readers). Her previously published work includes the dystopian Numbers Game trilogy and the Ember series for fans of Firefly and The Mandalorian. She has also published an inspirational nonfiction book for moms (How to Have Peace When You're Falling to Pieces) and a number of online newspaper and magazine articles. It's her books about fierce teens smashing societal barriers, however, that she enjoys writing the most.
Rebecca and her husband are raising their family in the Rocky Mountains. She has two cats, a ridiculous number of books, and an odd assortment of book-related socks. She is represented by Kelly Peterson at Rees Literary.
Rebecca and her husband are raising their family in the Rocky Mountains. She has two cats, a ridiculous number of books, and an odd assortment of book-related socks. She is represented by Kelly Peterson at Rees Literary.
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June 8, 2017
Thank you to the author, Rebecca Rode, and to Olivia (who organizes the review chain) for gifting me with a copy of Numbers Ignite in exchange for an honest review!
I read the first book in this series a little while ago and loved it so I was expecting great things out of the sequel. Luckily, it didn't let me down!
1. The characters. I really enjoyed getting to know each of the characters, especially as we're introduced to more as Vance and Treena meet more people. The alternating POV's between Vance and Treena really helped with this and kept everything so connected and present. While I wouldn't say this book really dives into the inner psyche, the characters are all well-thought out, each with their own background and personality. Sometimes, there were moments where there was a particularly odd thought or decision but those moments are few and far between. This is such a good middle-of-the-road dystopian novel, walking the line between too little and too much.
2. The plot. The plot is equally good. The structure follows the typical hero's journey (dystopian edition) and it really works for this book. It may seem repetitive for a book to follow the path of so many before it but why fix what isn't broken? The author threw in some really nice plot twists and in true trilogy fashion, we get a little bit of a more comprehensive peek at the outside world which supplements the plot nicely. The pacing is quite good as well and it kept going at a steady clip throughout with the usual variances.
3. The romance. To be quite honest, there isn't much romance in this book at all compared with the first one. I really did appreciate that choice made by the author, though. There were opportunities for her to start up multiple love-triangles but she kept it simple and normal. Treena has the potential for relationships when she's away from Vance and vice versa but they know who they want and that's that. I think this is a much more accurate interpretation of human nature and I loved that the author recognized that romance isn't the only secondary plot line available.
4. The writing. As I've mentioned before, this book is a good middle-of-the-road dystopia and the writing reflects that. There's nothing too fancy about it but it does the job in a very adequate and even exemplary fashion. There are moments where the world felt a little far from reach and fuzzy but for the most part, the author kept the feelings of the book intact throughout.
The Final Verdict:
A solid dystopian sequel with an engaging plot and characters.
4.5 stars
I read the first book in this series a little while ago and loved it so I was expecting great things out of the sequel. Luckily, it didn't let me down!
1. The characters. I really enjoyed getting to know each of the characters, especially as we're introduced to more as Vance and Treena meet more people. The alternating POV's between Vance and Treena really helped with this and kept everything so connected and present. While I wouldn't say this book really dives into the inner psyche, the characters are all well-thought out, each with their own background and personality. Sometimes, there were moments where there was a particularly odd thought or decision but those moments are few and far between. This is such a good middle-of-the-road dystopian novel, walking the line between too little and too much.
2. The plot. The plot is equally good. The structure follows the typical hero's journey (dystopian edition) and it really works for this book. It may seem repetitive for a book to follow the path of so many before it but why fix what isn't broken? The author threw in some really nice plot twists and in true trilogy fashion, we get a little bit of a more comprehensive peek at the outside world which supplements the plot nicely. The pacing is quite good as well and it kept going at a steady clip throughout with the usual variances.
3. The romance. To be quite honest, there isn't much romance in this book at all compared with the first one. I really did appreciate that choice made by the author, though. There were opportunities for her to start up multiple love-triangles but she kept it simple and normal. Treena has the potential for relationships when she's away from Vance and vice versa but they know who they want and that's that. I think this is a much more accurate interpretation of human nature and I loved that the author recognized that romance isn't the only secondary plot line available.
4. The writing. As I've mentioned before, this book is a good middle-of-the-road dystopia and the writing reflects that. There's nothing too fancy about it but it does the job in a very adequate and even exemplary fashion. There are moments where the world felt a little far from reach and fuzzy but for the most part, the author kept the feelings of the book intact throughout.
The Final Verdict:
A solid dystopian sequel with an engaging plot and characters.
4.5 stars
March 20, 2017
I was hesitant to continue on with book 2 because I wasn’t a big fan of the first read, but I wanted some sense of closure. Sadly, this book was also a disappointment and also ended on a cliffhanger. I wasn’t a fan of the story execution or the characters. It had a generic feel to it throughout. At least I can say I'm done with this series now, and I did give it a fair shot, it just wasn't for me.
June 1, 2017
I picked this up because I wanted to know how the story continues. But sadly I couldn't really get into it again. It was a quick read, but the storyline seems to be going to quick as well. Too much happening in a small amount of time.
Treena is still not my favourite character, Vance is ok. He makes the story a bit more exciting to me. The book brings us closer to the world outside of NORA and introduces us to two tribes who basically live in excile. It was interesting to read about those people and see how they work. But again, I felt like everything was going too quickly.
The end did leave us with a cliffhanger again, which makes me want to read the third book. I guess giving it another shot might be fare. But I feel this just isn't the kinda book for me.
Treena is still not my favourite character, Vance is ok. He makes the story a bit more exciting to me. The book brings us closer to the world outside of NORA and introduces us to two tribes who basically live in excile. It was interesting to read about those people and see how they work. But again, I felt like everything was going too quickly.
The end did leave us with a cliffhanger again, which makes me want to read the third book. I guess giving it another shot might be fare. But I feel this just isn't the kinda book for me.
September 17, 2016
We Don't Need No Stinking Number (Audiobook)
Since it had been seven months since I read book 1 of the Numbers Game Saga I re-listened to it prior to Numbers Ignite. I was glad I did as I picked up on several things I missed the first time and re-fell in love with the characters. I really enjoy books that have hidden nuggets that I pick up on subsequent reads.
Rebecca Rode does a fabulous job of hooking the listener/reader from the start with well-rounded main characters, a cast of well-placed and written side characters, and visuals of the world they live in.
The two character POV (point of view) works well with this story as both Treena and Vance continue to grow as they learn about themselves and the world they were born into. I eagerly await the next chapter to this series.
Stacey Glemboski’s narration was wonderful. Each character had its own personality and voice. I am especially impressed with her male voices, some of which are ‘yummy’. I was very pleased that between Rode’s prose and Glemboski’s narration the characters jumped off the page giving me a full surround sound & vision brain movie.
I hope dystopia/post apocalyptic books like this will influence their audiences enough to smack some sense into the human race. Gearing this book towards the teenage reader is an excellent start. This series is also very enjoyable for those of all ages.
This audiobook was provided and the above is an unbiased review.
Since it had been seven months since I read book 1 of the Numbers Game Saga I re-listened to it prior to Numbers Ignite. I was glad I did as I picked up on several things I missed the first time and re-fell in love with the characters. I really enjoy books that have hidden nuggets that I pick up on subsequent reads.
Rebecca Rode does a fabulous job of hooking the listener/reader from the start with well-rounded main characters, a cast of well-placed and written side characters, and visuals of the world they live in.
The two character POV (point of view) works well with this story as both Treena and Vance continue to grow as they learn about themselves and the world they were born into. I eagerly await the next chapter to this series.
Stacey Glemboski’s narration was wonderful. Each character had its own personality and voice. I am especially impressed with her male voices, some of which are ‘yummy’. I was very pleased that between Rode’s prose and Glemboski’s narration the characters jumped off the page giving me a full surround sound & vision brain movie.
I hope dystopia/post apocalyptic books like this will influence their audiences enough to smack some sense into the human race. Gearing this book towards the teenage reader is an excellent start. This series is also very enjoyable for those of all ages.
This audiobook was provided and the above is an unbiased review.
February 25, 2016
Okay what the heck! I got just a little mixed up in the swithing but it was still a great read. Long, yet a fast read. Intense and sweet. THEN IT ENDS! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay when is the next one!
January 11, 2018
After uncovering the seedy underbelly of a government that gives its citizens a rating which is literally blazened on their foreheads, Treena and Vance escape NORA. Numbers Game ended with Vance professing his love for Treena, and Treena realizing she felt the same about him too late. This novel begins with Treena crossing the desert to catch up with Vance, who has returned to be with his clan members. She gets bitten by a rattlesnake and is saved just in time by a stranger.
Treena recovers from the bite among an underground civilization which strongly believes in peace. While she’s learning about and integrating into this peacekeeping society, Vance has been imprisoned by his clan members. As an extra twist, the governor of the valley his clan now lives in is the bad guy from the first book.
I absolutely love that the reader gets an inside view of a few different nations in this future dystopian world. Usually there’s just the ridiculously oppressive government and then the outsiders. Rebecca has intricately woven together a number of factions with interesting political intrigue tying each one to the others. Instead of the characters aimlessly bumbling through the world, there is a clear plot line carrying the story forward. Treena is forced to make some tough decisions, and she doesn’t always get it right the first time. Meanwhile, Vance has to find a way to get out of a seemingly impossible situation while also attempting to protect his clan.
I would have liked a little more interaction between the two main characters. However, there is a third installment. I’ll just have to pick it up to find out what happens next.
If you like political intrigue or determined characters who have to find their own way, you’ll love Numbers Ignite—although I highly recommend reading Numbers Game first.
This review also appears on my website, BethMartinBooks.com
Treena recovers from the bite among an underground civilization which strongly believes in peace. While she’s learning about and integrating into this peacekeeping society, Vance has been imprisoned by his clan members. As an extra twist, the governor of the valley his clan now lives in is the bad guy from the first book.
I absolutely love that the reader gets an inside view of a few different nations in this future dystopian world. Usually there’s just the ridiculously oppressive government and then the outsiders. Rebecca has intricately woven together a number of factions with interesting political intrigue tying each one to the others. Instead of the characters aimlessly bumbling through the world, there is a clear plot line carrying the story forward. Treena is forced to make some tough decisions, and she doesn’t always get it right the first time. Meanwhile, Vance has to find a way to get out of a seemingly impossible situation while also attempting to protect his clan.
I would have liked a little more interaction between the two main characters. However, there is a third installment. I’ll just have to pick it up to find out what happens next.
If you like political intrigue or determined characters who have to find their own way, you’ll love Numbers Ignite—although I highly recommend reading Numbers Game first.
This review also appears on my website, BethMartinBooks.com
October 29, 2024
I am really enjoying this series the only thing I don't like is the ages which makes it all seem unrealistic no 16 year old is acting like this. I loved Treenas time with the settlement and Coltrane was a lovely character to introduce I still don't like Dresden and he is definitely up to something I just don't trust him. The chemistry with Vancethough even though we don't see much of him is amazing and his interactions with his clan were so moving
July 27, 2016
Treena has left NORA in the hands of the boy she once loved and set out across the war ravaged desert in search of the man she wants to spend her life with. But NORA is hot on her heels and this time, they’re not taking any prisoners.
Vance gave up everything to see the girl he loves on the throne of NORA, including his freedom. Returned to his people, he must face the consequences of his actions for the past years. He’s prepared to pay the price for his deeds, but draws the line when he is wrongfully accused of another heinous crime.
Separated by time and no-man’s land, ripped apart by political agendas and family duties, can Treena and Vance find their way back to one another and unravel the mysteries that threaten the lands they call home?
This second installment of the Numbers Game series takes part outside the carefully constructed world of NORA. We get to see how the other half live beyond the walls, and taste a bit of the old America that was destroyed by war. The individual societies Rode has created are intricate in every detail. Each has their own rules and norms to ensure survival and yet each is plagued in its own way by prejudices and personal political agendas.
As far as characters go, I felt that Vance’s development was the most pronounced. His “whatever’ attitude conceals a depth of character and strength of leadership that can bring nations together. The peripheral characters were interesting, but not particularly deep, with some falling into cliched status.
This installment wasn’t as neatly tied up as the first. There are some loose threads I would like to see tied up and this made the ending a tad vague and not as convincing as it could have been. But I still loved the story!
Vance gave up everything to see the girl he loves on the throne of NORA, including his freedom. Returned to his people, he must face the consequences of his actions for the past years. He’s prepared to pay the price for his deeds, but draws the line when he is wrongfully accused of another heinous crime.
Separated by time and no-man’s land, ripped apart by political agendas and family duties, can Treena and Vance find their way back to one another and unravel the mysteries that threaten the lands they call home?
This second installment of the Numbers Game series takes part outside the carefully constructed world of NORA. We get to see how the other half live beyond the walls, and taste a bit of the old America that was destroyed by war. The individual societies Rode has created are intricate in every detail. Each has their own rules and norms to ensure survival and yet each is plagued in its own way by prejudices and personal political agendas.
As far as characters go, I felt that Vance’s development was the most pronounced. His “whatever’ attitude conceals a depth of character and strength of leadership that can bring nations together. The peripheral characters were interesting, but not particularly deep, with some falling into cliched status.
This installment wasn’t as neatly tied up as the first. There are some loose threads I would like to see tied up and this made the ending a tad vague and not as convincing as it could have been. But I still loved the story!
August 5, 2016
Numbers Ignite was a good middle book. But that is definitely what it is - a transitional middle book in a series. It has the job of bridging the chaos and setting up the plot for the big finale by agitating the problem, or creating a new one. And this book? It created a new one. Yes, NORA is trouble and Treena's escapades in the first book showed us we couldn't expect anything good from that government structure. But Numbers Ignite showed us what is going on outside of NORA's walls, and a lot is going on.
The second book shows us the outside settlements and tribes and explores issues with their leadership structures. I felt that too much time was spent frolicking in the first half of the book. I guess frolicking isn't the right word since Treena "Amy" was recovering from a snake bite, but not much was happening at first. I also felt this book was getting heavy in the political aspects of leadership, and that's kind of where my eyes start to glaze over (or my ears tune out, as it were).
The ending was great, though. Treena and Vance find each other in scary circumstances, their survival isn't certain. The end of the book is where the plot just explodes with information. NORA is bad, yes, but there's another entity out there that is even more menacing. It all leads up to whatever will happen in the next book. So, now we wait.
The second book shows us the outside settlements and tribes and explores issues with their leadership structures. I felt that too much time was spent frolicking in the first half of the book. I guess frolicking isn't the right word since Treena "Amy" was recovering from a snake bite, but not much was happening at first. I also felt this book was getting heavy in the political aspects of leadership, and that's kind of where my eyes start to glaze over (or my ears tune out, as it were).
The ending was great, though. Treena and Vance find each other in scary circumstances, their survival isn't certain. The end of the book is where the plot just explodes with information. NORA is bad, yes, but there's another entity out there that is even more menacing. It all leads up to whatever will happen in the next book. So, now we wait.
October 19, 2016
I love this series...and cant wait for the next one! Treena is betrayed by her people and her empress title is stolen from her by her boyfriend...saying that since she had been injured and was in a coma, it was the right decision....Well Treena says No Dice and escapes Nora, in search of Vance! While in the desert she is bitten by a snake and almost dies, but is rescued by another clan of people that have lived peacefully underground for a long while...well war is in the air..and they have to escape...Treena goes ahead and finds Vance...but he is about to be executed....Treena has to figure out how to save the day...and even though a lot of peoples lives are lost...Treena strikes a deal with Dresden to try and make peace...gets to be with Vance and hopefully save everyone in the process!
SUPER GREAT AND I NEED BOOK 3 ASAP!!!!
SUPER GREAT AND I NEED BOOK 3 ASAP!!!!
February 13, 2016
I love the cover, first off. Secondly, while this book has symptoms of second book syndrome. It is for the most part, immune. Treena and Vance are not with each other for 98% of the book, but always seem to be fighting for each other. I am very curious to see if Treena's dad will turn up again and I can't wait to see what will happen next!! Very exciting book, just like Nuimbers Game it kept me on my feet and was hard to put down until the end!!
April 13, 2023
This is the fifth of fifty-five dystopian series’ I plan to read for the project mentioned below. I read the first two books before I realized the series wasn’t complete back in 2016. I remembered enjoying it, but I never felt a pull to finish the series. In fact, I forgot about it. Boy, am I surprised by that! This is a very good series!
Treena is still a strong female lead who knows what she wants and always goes after it. She is still vulnerable and willing to be soft sometimes. She still doesn’t think she’s better than anyone else, but she is understandably more insecure this time around. She’s also more unsure than before, which fair. I mean, the big reveal or fight from the first book sure gave a lot and took a lot more out of her, just like her relationship with Vance.
Vance is still noble, overprotective but good-hearted male lead who will still sometimes drive you (and Treena) crazy, but he’s still just a big teddy bear with a heart of liquid gold.
Together they form a team that is basically unstoppable if only they can get along and communicate long enough to make things happen. Honestly, their communication skills are lacking this time, but can you blame them? They’re a long way away from each other and they didn’t exactly separate in the best way before. I love watching them try to lead and earn the respect of those around them. I like most of the side characters and I was surprised when we found out who the enemy was. It’s rare to see outsiders join a dystopian series.
I’m working on a project where I rank, rate, and review every dystopian novel I’ve ever wanted to read. I rate them on how I feel about the concept, execution, lack of gore, love story (if present & it almost always is), readability (how likely I am to read it again), how realistic it could be, their sorting system (there almost always is one), how much I hate and/or sympathize with the antagonist, and how much I love and/sympathize with the protagonist.
Treena is still a strong female lead who knows what she wants and always goes after it. She is still vulnerable and willing to be soft sometimes. She still doesn’t think she’s better than anyone else, but she is understandably more insecure this time around. She’s also more unsure than before, which fair. I mean, the big reveal or fight from the first book sure gave a lot and took a lot more out of her, just like her relationship with Vance.
Vance is still noble, overprotective but good-hearted male lead who will still sometimes drive you (and Treena) crazy, but he’s still just a big teddy bear with a heart of liquid gold.
Together they form a team that is basically unstoppable if only they can get along and communicate long enough to make things happen. Honestly, their communication skills are lacking this time, but can you blame them? They’re a long way away from each other and they didn’t exactly separate in the best way before. I love watching them try to lead and earn the respect of those around them. I like most of the side characters and I was surprised when we found out who the enemy was. It’s rare to see outsiders join a dystopian series.
I’m working on a project where I rank, rate, and review every dystopian novel I’ve ever wanted to read. I rate them on how I feel about the concept, execution, lack of gore, love story (if present & it almost always is), readability (how likely I am to read it again), how realistic it could be, their sorting system (there almost always is one), how much I hate and/or sympathize with the antagonist, and how much I love and/sympathize with the protagonist.
November 6, 2017
I really enjoyed this book overall, but it is definitely not as compelling as the first one. I believe the book suffers from what I call second in a series syndrome - the reader is coming off of the high from book 1, and this book serves as a background and setup for the series finale.
There are strong moments and I was never bored, but it just doesn't quite have the same spark as the first one. I still find myself sucked into the world and enjoying the characters. This book just felt a little more generic than the first one. I am pumped to read the next book, though, because I think this one sets it up to be a really explosive one!
The narration of this book was solid. I do feel like some of the voices aren't distinct enough, so I sometimes had to rewind to make sure I knew who was talking. This is especially true for the male characters. While I appreciate that there aren't false, cheesy, overly-manly voices for male characters, they are also too generic and feminine. I wish there was a little more something that differentiated them. Other than that small complaint, this is an excellently narrated book that kept me engaged throughout.
I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this honest review. The free copy did not influence my review in any way.
There are strong moments and I was never bored, but it just doesn't quite have the same spark as the first one. I still find myself sucked into the world and enjoying the characters. This book just felt a little more generic than the first one. I am pumped to read the next book, though, because I think this one sets it up to be a really explosive one!
The narration of this book was solid. I do feel like some of the voices aren't distinct enough, so I sometimes had to rewind to make sure I knew who was talking. This is especially true for the male characters. While I appreciate that there aren't false, cheesy, overly-manly voices for male characters, they are also too generic and feminine. I wish there was a little more something that differentiated them. Other than that small complaint, this is an excellently narrated book that kept me engaged throughout.
I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this honest review. The free copy did not influence my review in any way.
February 22, 2021
It took me a few chapters to return to the world of this series, since it'd been a few months since I read the first book. And… this book is very different from the first one. To try to put it in a brief and non-spoilery way: the first book is about fighting from within and the second book is about fighting from outside. (At least if I remember the first book properly.)
I really enjoy reading from Treena's point of view. And… I am interested to see what happens in this world. I did find myself somewhat frustrated by there being a group of enemies mostly referred to by their continent or country of origin. It felt way too close of the line of racism, and I'm still not entirely sure I know which side it's on. I am confident that the author is not intentionally spreading racism. If it's racism, I think it's likely of the subconscious variety. And it may be some of the setting up more reasons for the reader to dislike/distrust the characters that talk that way.
In any event, I'm still interested in the third book and seeing where the next step in this journey leads.
I really enjoy reading from Treena's point of view. And… I am interested to see what happens in this world. I did find myself somewhat frustrated by there being a group of enemies mostly referred to by their continent or country of origin. It felt way too close of the line of racism, and I'm still not entirely sure I know which side it's on. I am confident that the author is not intentionally spreading racism. If it's racism, I think it's likely of the subconscious variety. And it may be some of the setting up more reasons for the reader to dislike/distrust the characters that talk that way.
In any event, I'm still interested in the third book and seeing where the next step in this journey leads.
September 8, 2017
I loved how you get to see Trina and Vance grow into the people that they should be without all the drama of NORA. Getting to see them shaping into the amazing people they are meant to be even with all the underhandedness going on around them and all the lies and games is really awesome. It's wonderful to see someone show that just because your situation is bad doesn't mean you have to sink down to everyone else's level. I can't believe how there is so much corruption at the top no matter which government it is. I know that is how it really is a lot of the time in everyday life anyway but it still shocks me that people can be that way even seeing all the suffering that they cause because they treat people so wrong. I love reading about someone who is standing up and working to make a difference and a better place for the rest of the world.
September 22, 2017
I loved book one so this book had a lot of expectations to live up to, and it delivered!
This book has lots of action, intrigue and tension. Things are far from easy but they are thrilling to listen to. There are a lot of POV changes between Trina and Vance and I liked seeing what was happening with each of them but the different POV's didn't necessarily cover things happening at the same time, I got a little lost in the timeline. This book inspired me to both laugh and cry.
There's definite set-up going on for the third book which I cant wait to get to.
The narration was fantastic again, Stacey's voice does an excellent job of conveying the emotions and tensions of the story. The character voices are also excellent with the main characters being easily recognizable when they speak.
I received this book free from the narrator/publisher/author in exchange for an honest review.
This book has lots of action, intrigue and tension. Things are far from easy but they are thrilling to listen to. There are a lot of POV changes between Trina and Vance and I liked seeing what was happening with each of them but the different POV's didn't necessarily cover things happening at the same time, I got a little lost in the timeline. This book inspired me to both laugh and cry.
There's definite set-up going on for the third book which I cant wait to get to.
The narration was fantastic again, Stacey's voice does an excellent job of conveying the emotions and tensions of the story. The character voices are also excellent with the main characters being easily recognizable when they speak.
I received this book free from the narrator/publisher/author in exchange for an honest review.
November 13, 2017
Second book in the trilogy, done. I was a bit surprised it ended so quickly. I actually started reading this on vacation and then set it aside for awhile, not realizing I only had 2 chapters left, LOL. Anyhow, it was a good book, a little slow at times. I am really glad that I have read it, even though I don't think it kept my attention as well as the first book. I am looking forward to reading the last in the series. I do enjoy the characters, some more than others. Ruby, Coltrane, and Ju Long were good additions to the character list. Treena and Vance, although destined to be together, are still never together. That was a little disappointing for me with this book. I am hoping that they are able to thwart an epic battle and reunite in the end for a good "together" ending. However, it is dystopian, so that may not happen. Anyhow....on to the 3rd and final book.
November 25, 2017
2 stars. Only reason it's not 1 star is because there wasn't necessarily anything bad about it. There just wasn't... anything.. well, anything much at all. Not much happened, I feel like everything that went on in this book could have been told in 50 pages, a short novella instead of a whole book. Nothing bad stuck out at all though, it was just very forgettable. So forgettable, in fact, that I almost didn't even remember to add it to Goodreads, even though I read it just yesterday at the time of writing this. It took me a good 5 minutes of thinking to remember what book it was that I read, to recall plot or characters to figure out what book it was. I knew I'd read something, just not what. And it's not a memory problem at all.
I'm quite disappointed, since I really did enjoy book 1 a lot.
I'm quite disappointed, since I really did enjoy book 1 a lot.
July 17, 2017
This series is yet another retelling of a dystopian society where people are categorized by some type of system. Similar to Matched, Divergent, The Giver, Hunger Games, etc. Kind of an overdone approach to dystopian. That said about the series, I am enjoying it enough to read the entire series. So for a review of the specific book:
I appreciated the international twist. Different, which was refreshing. I really liked Lucy. I did get tired of Trina always feeling bad that she "caused all these problems," that "it's all my fault." Like is in other reviews, I didn't like the separation of the two main characters for most of the book. I kind of wondered about the interlude with the underground desert people. But, it made sense in the end.
I appreciated the international twist. Different, which was refreshing. I really liked Lucy. I did get tired of Trina always feeling bad that she "caused all these problems," that "it's all my fault." Like is in other reviews, I didn't like the separation of the two main characters for most of the book. I kind of wondered about the interlude with the underground desert people. But, it made sense in the end.
November 17, 2017
The second book isn't nearly as good as the first one. This is starting to get into more of a political conflict and war. Not just within NORA but also within different settlements. People are manipulating, as well as elimitating, one another for their own selfish reasons, mainly to keep their position. After the ending, I'm starting to see this overall story just go downhill. It's getting into international politics and I was hoping more of a unique dystopian that it initially started out with. Now it's delving into the paralells of current politics, which I really don't care for... I already bought all of the book and now I'm debating if I want to continue the series...
July 24, 2019
Book 2 improves upon the story in book 1. The author wisely decided to separate Treena and Vance on their own adventures instead of just seeing both sides of the same situation as in book 1. The pacing rarely slows down, and new characters are given good backstories, depth and for the most part are nuanced and not just good/bad except for Mills. The focus has moved away from the ratings system, and is on NORA and its struggles with the outside settlers. My only issues are that there are too many characters with relationship ties to each other & it seems like Treena is starting to become a little too mythical and is becoming a super soldier.
November 11, 2025
PG-13 the only thing about this book that truly bothered me was that it didn’t really explain how NORA found Treena so quickly in two settlements that had been hidden for a long time before she showed up. They said they tracked her but there’s no way someone could track her the classic way so she had to have had a tracker implanted in her number thing on her forehead but the book doesn’t say that so it’s a hole in the book. I also feel like there should’ve been a bigger conversation had between Treena and Vance when she showed up in prison about her traveling across the dessert to be with him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2017
This was disappointing. The writing is juvenile, the plot is forced, the main characters feel artificial, with the possible exceptions of Vance and Coltrane. The combat / action scenes are clunky and unrealistic. The world offers an interesting concept but with no real effort at deeper development. The romance is good (except for the appalling Dresden) and there are some more believable relationships among and with some of the minor players (such as Ruby, and Edyn). The pace is mercifully quick.
September 1, 2017
Enjoyable read
I liked the way Treena and Vance have grown in this second book. Both characters are developing and becoming the best version of themselves despite having to survive the desert and it's hidden dangers. Betrayal is their constant companion but they will never give up fighting to save their people. Vance and Treena are victims of circumstances beyond their control and it will be interesting to see if they can find a way to be together and still save their people.
I liked the way Treena and Vance have grown in this second book. Both characters are developing and becoming the best version of themselves despite having to survive the desert and it's hidden dangers. Betrayal is their constant companion but they will never give up fighting to save their people. Vance and Treena are victims of circumstances beyond their control and it will be interesting to see if they can find a way to be together and still save their people.
January 30, 2018
3.5 stars
The overall story is good, but something is just off for me. I think it might be the main character Trina. Her stubbornness tends to get other people hurt, and she seems to learn the wrong lessons from her mistakes. Thankfully in this book, she was called out and did not get a chance to save everyone by giving up their location...
Maybe the author does this because she is young.. idk.
I really like Vance though.
The overall story is good, but something is just off for me. I think it might be the main character Trina. Her stubbornness tends to get other people hurt, and she seems to learn the wrong lessons from her mistakes. Thankfully in this book, she was called out and did not get a chance to save everyone by giving up their location...
Maybe the author does this because she is young.. idk.
I really like Vance though.
May 5, 2018
Sadly the series does not improve with the second installment.
Treena is still making dumb decisions yet acting as if she knows what shes doing. It's almost like watching a 7 year old getting ready to out of a tree. People tell you him this is bad and yet he gets mad and throws a tantrum for you daring to warn him. So yeah he jumps anyway.
Like I said in my review of book one its comical watching this dummie fuck up so badly over and over.
Treena is still making dumb decisions yet acting as if she knows what shes doing. It's almost like watching a 7 year old getting ready to out of a tree. People tell you him this is bad and yet he gets mad and throws a tantrum for you daring to warn him. So yeah he jumps anyway.
Like I said in my review of book one its comical watching this dummie fuck up so badly over and over.
August 28, 2017
Numbers Ignite by Rebecca Rode was a great read. Treena is now having dreams about the death of hundreds that has been haunting her after her attempt at uniting the nation. She is now determined to live an uneventful life with Vance and the settlers. Unfortunately things don't go the way that she'd like them to. I loved reading this book and can't wait to read the rest of the series.
October 16, 2017
Great Read! ! !
Numbers Ignite is the second book in the Numbers Game Series. Treena has left NORA to find Vance and on the way she stumbles across an underground desert settlement. Vance must face his clan and be tried for his crimes. If you enjoyed the Numbers Game then this is a must read, you will not be disappointed.
Numbers Ignite is the second book in the Numbers Game Series. Treena has left NORA to find Vance and on the way she stumbles across an underground desert settlement. Vance must face his clan and be tried for his crimes. If you enjoyed the Numbers Game then this is a must read, you will not be disappointed.
January 12, 2019
I liked this book, but I didn't think it was as good as the first book in the series. I would read it again, but sometimes the plot was confusing and hard to follow. A lot of new characters were introduced, so it was hard to figure out why the character was there and what their importance in the book was.
March 18, 2023
ADVENTURE, DANGER, ROMANCE & INTRIGUE!!!
If you ADORE Dystopian worlds….intense romance….heart stopping thrills….amazing and complex characters that is written with PHENOMENAL BEAUTY, then this series is for you!!!:-). Can’t WAIT to see where the next book in the series takes us!!:-). LOVED IT!!:-)
If you ADORE Dystopian worlds….intense romance….heart stopping thrills….amazing and complex characters that is written with PHENOMENAL BEAUTY, then this series is for you!!!:-). Can’t WAIT to see where the next book in the series takes us!!:-). LOVED IT!!:-)
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