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Revolution
I was raised in a world where humans no longer rule. In the past, we made a terrible mistake by creating a new species we thought would serve us as our army, which led to our downfall. There was a war, we lost, and many lives were massacred. It was the end of life as we knew it and the beginning of a hell we were now trapped in. We became enslaved to what we now called Superiors, becoming pets to them, simply there to entertain. In a world so miserable, I managed to do the I fell in love. But even that was doomed, because to love a Superior was forbidden. What the rest of the Superiors didn’t know was how deeply a human could love or how resilient we became when we were hurt. The Superiors never could have imagined an uprising, which was why they never saw it coming. Humans deserved to be free, and I would stop at nothing to deliver that promise. My name is Tilly, and I am still alive with one sole to begin a revolution. ~ I had been raised to believe humans were worthless. We owned them and controlled them, and when we were done with them, we threw them away. Therefore, I never thought I would ever feel more for Tilly than disinterest. I never expected to want to save her. It was forbidden for a Superior to love a human. No one had ever crossed that line, but I did. I fell madly in love with her, so it was no surprise how we ended up. I was raised to be a soldier, and that was what I was always going to be. However, I was not a soldier for the Superiors, not anymore. I became a soldier for humans, and I would stop at nothing to help them. They deserved to be free, and I would die protecting them. My name is Johnny, and I am here with one sole to finish a revolution. New Adult Dystopian Romance *Standalone* Recommended for readers 17+ due to adult themes, sexual situations, violence and occasional swearing. Professionally edited by C&D Editing. Approx. 110,000 words.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 26, 2016
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Jessica Frances
29 books404 followersReader. Author. Book Hoarder. I’m asexual. I believe in human rights. That means BIPOC and LGBT+ people matter and deserve respect and protection. Trans people exist and they deserve every right given to cis people. I believe Palestine should be free and that what is happening to them is genocide. Books are political and if you don’t like hearing that, then you’re likely on the wrong side of history. Sit in your discomfort. Banning books is barbaric and pointless. Strict gun laws save lives. Amplify important and minority voices. Keep reading. Keep learning. Keep trying to do better.
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January 24, 2016
Revolution, by Jessica Frances, was generously provided to me in exchange for an honest review by the author. This is a stand alone book with no cliff hanger.
How do I begin to tell you about this book? This book will make you gasp and cringe, but at the same time, you will smile, and perhaps sigh a time or two. It is told from two different point of views, Tilly, who is the human woman at the center of everything, and the man she loves who is a superior, Johnny. Tilly’s chapters are all in the present while Johnny’s start in the past as we get the history of how Tilly came into their lives and bring us up to the present. I want to admit up front it took me just a bit to find my rhythm with this book. But once I did, I was all in and could think of nothing else but what would happen next. So I’ll try to tell you about these two people that have taken up all of my thoughts these past couple of days.
The human world was making leaps and bounds in technology and invented a new species that was supposed to serve us, to fight in our wars, but we did just a little bit too good of a job. They became too smart and a war was begun against human kind, a war we lost. Now, generations later, no one can remember the world as it was. Humans are dirt. They are owned as pets, treated worse than you can imagine. They are beaten, starved, murdered, caged, and forced to do horrible things. This is the world Tilly was born in to. She was adopted as a baby into the Knight family as a pet. General Joseph Knight the patriarch, his wife, and their two children, Charlotte and Johnny. Charlotte instantly bonds with the baby and vows to take care of her. She secretly teaches Tilly to read and write and to think for herself. When Joseph is not at home, Tilly enjoys the rare gift her relationship with Charlotte provides, the gift of love and acceptance. But when Joseph is home, he beats her, ridicules her, and treats her as the dirt he believes she is.
As Johnny is growing up, he strives to please his father. There is never any question that he will enter into the military as his father has. Even if it’s not what he wants. Johnny watches as the bond between Tilly and Charlotte blossoms and grows. As Tilly enters in to her late teens, a bond begins to grow between Johnny and Tilly. A bond that is forbidden, a bond against every law both written and unwritten, the bond of love.
Charlotte secretly becomes more and more involved with human rights and Johnny fights against his growing feelings for Tilly. All the while, their father, Joseph, watches everything. This man is so vile, so sadistic, so cold hearted, so psychopathic, it makes me shiver. Do you get the picture? He is a horrible, hateful person.
“I want to be strong. I want to be part of this revolution. I want to help others. But first, I need to learn to help myself.”
“You are strong, brave, and I will always consider you my equal. You can do anything.
I will become the person she knew I could be.”
This book will truly make you cringe at the atrocities human’s suffer. Is it possible, though, for the goodness of one human, the love between one human, the girl who raised her and the man who loves her, to change what history has done?
I have been a fan of all things Jessica Frances from the start. This book is so different than anything else she has written. Yes, it disturbed me, but it also made me proud. Proud of Tilly and her perseverance to survive and overcome. Proud of Johnny and Charlotte. These characters are firmly stuck in my head and my heart and won’t be going anywhere for a long time. It’s going to take me a bit to calm down from the crazy intense ending most definitely. But I wouldn’t change a thing. Another job well done, Jessica.
“Love always defeats hatred…”
February 10, 2017
"Love always defeats hatred."
This was not what I was expecting in a very good way. There was action, romance, some surprises, and a whole lot of hope, which was needed when you read about the cruel way humans were treated throughout the book. Humans made superiors, and they in turn enslaved the humans, and then proceeded to forget they were people at all and treated them like animals or worse. It was really sad to hear some of the stories of what people had been through. But through it all, I had such hope that the revolution would be fruitful and be able to help the humans (and hopefully kill some choice superiors at the same time). I really enjoyed this read.
This was not what I was expecting in a very good way. There was action, romance, some surprises, and a whole lot of hope, which was needed when you read about the cruel way humans were treated throughout the book. Humans made superiors, and they in turn enslaved the humans, and then proceeded to forget they were people at all and treated them like animals or worse. It was really sad to hear some of the stories of what people had been through. But through it all, I had such hope that the revolution would be fruitful and be able to help the humans (and hopefully kill some choice superiors at the same time). I really enjoyed this read.
February 10, 2016
I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.
Many, many, many years ago humans created a new species that was more intelligent, stronger, and faster and could heal quickly. Humans wanted to create the perfect human that could fight theirs wars for them. But they were in for a big surprise they ended up fighting the new species they created and guess what they lost. So now humans are slaves to the Superiors. Humans are now pets to the Superiors and are abused physically and mentally. They are not allowed to read and write or even talk. They are lucky they are given anything to eat but when they are given food it is usually only enough just to keep them alive.
Joseph Knight buys his family a human pet and his daughter Charlotte makes a connection or a bond with the human baby when she lays eyes on her for the first time and immediately agrees to take care of her. She is named Tilly and is allowed to sleep in Charlotte's room on a mattress at the foot of her bed on the floor. Charlotte teaches Tilly how to read and write and lets her be her own person. Charlotte knows this is against the law and there could be dire consequences if she is caught.
Charlotte's brother Johnny learns to love and care for Tilly just as much if not more than Charlotte but in a different way. He knows that this is also against the law but how can anyone help the way they feel in their hearts. But of course most superiors don't think that humans have any feelings much less a heart. Tilly has it somewhat better than most humans because of Charlotte and Johnny helping her out with their father when they can which is not often.
Most humans are treated way worse than Tilly. But Tilly is almost at that age where she is getting to old to be a pet and will probably be sent away to be used in other ways and for other things for someone her age. When Charlotte and Johnny both get their own lives and move out of their father's house to live their own lives then Tilly will no longer be needed at the Knight household so will then be sent away to live a darker life than she has now.
Charlotte and Johnny don't like the way humans are treated and plan on finding a way to help Tilly and other humans to escape bondage and to live a better life. But will it cost them more than they are willing to give? How much or what are they willing to give up to help the humans have a better life?
Revolution will take you on emotional roller coaster that will have you laughing one minute and then crying your eyes out the next. It will take you down some very dark roads with no light at the end of the journey. But it is one journey that you will be glad you took. Revolution will have you wanting to take some people and beat them until they can't stand any longer. It will also have you wanting to take a hold of some people and give them the biggest, longest hug ever. It will break your heart wondering how anyone can treat another human like this. How can they be so cruel? How can they be so much hate in someone's heart?
Revolution is one book that I would recommend to anyone that loves a good book. This is one book that everyone should read. So grab your copy today and get started on reading a wonderful story.
Many, many, many years ago humans created a new species that was more intelligent, stronger, and faster and could heal quickly. Humans wanted to create the perfect human that could fight theirs wars for them. But they were in for a big surprise they ended up fighting the new species they created and guess what they lost. So now humans are slaves to the Superiors. Humans are now pets to the Superiors and are abused physically and mentally. They are not allowed to read and write or even talk. They are lucky they are given anything to eat but when they are given food it is usually only enough just to keep them alive.
Joseph Knight buys his family a human pet and his daughter Charlotte makes a connection or a bond with the human baby when she lays eyes on her for the first time and immediately agrees to take care of her. She is named Tilly and is allowed to sleep in Charlotte's room on a mattress at the foot of her bed on the floor. Charlotte teaches Tilly how to read and write and lets her be her own person. Charlotte knows this is against the law and there could be dire consequences if she is caught.
Charlotte's brother Johnny learns to love and care for Tilly just as much if not more than Charlotte but in a different way. He knows that this is also against the law but how can anyone help the way they feel in their hearts. But of course most superiors don't think that humans have any feelings much less a heart. Tilly has it somewhat better than most humans because of Charlotte and Johnny helping her out with their father when they can which is not often.
Most humans are treated way worse than Tilly. But Tilly is almost at that age where she is getting to old to be a pet and will probably be sent away to be used in other ways and for other things for someone her age. When Charlotte and Johnny both get their own lives and move out of their father's house to live their own lives then Tilly will no longer be needed at the Knight household so will then be sent away to live a darker life than she has now.
Charlotte and Johnny don't like the way humans are treated and plan on finding a way to help Tilly and other humans to escape bondage and to live a better life. But will it cost them more than they are willing to give? How much or what are they willing to give up to help the humans have a better life?
Revolution will take you on emotional roller coaster that will have you laughing one minute and then crying your eyes out the next. It will take you down some very dark roads with no light at the end of the journey. But it is one journey that you will be glad you took. Revolution will have you wanting to take some people and beat them until they can't stand any longer. It will also have you wanting to take a hold of some people and give them the biggest, longest hug ever. It will break your heart wondering how anyone can treat another human like this. How can they be so cruel? How can they be so much hate in someone's heart?
Revolution is one book that I would recommend to anyone that loves a good book. This is one book that everyone should read. So grab your copy today and get started on reading a wonderful story.
December 12, 2015
Review to come.
November 30, 2017
Gosh I loved this book.
I admit I struggled with Tilly at first because she seemed so weak and broken and then I remember duh she was a slave that was tortured OF COURSE SHE WAS BROKEN. That is how invested I got into this book. I could not put it down once I started reading it.
I loved Johnny and Charlotte too, such well developed characters.
This story was about the revolution and "human rights" in a future era where humans are being treated like pets by Superiors aka super humans.
The plot was really enjoyable although I cringed at some of the scenes that Tilly was tortured. It makes my heart hurt.
I will certainly read plenty more by this author!
I admit I struggled with Tilly at first because she seemed so weak and broken and then I remember duh she was a slave that was tortured OF COURSE SHE WAS BROKEN. That is how invested I got into this book. I could not put it down once I started reading it.
I loved Johnny and Charlotte too, such well developed characters.
This story was about the revolution and "human rights" in a future era where humans are being treated like pets by Superiors aka super humans.
The plot was really enjoyable although I cringed at some of the scenes that Tilly was tortured. It makes my heart hurt.
I will certainly read plenty more by this author!
April 4, 2016
3 “Amazing concept” STARS
I wanted to love this story so much from the moment I read the blurb, but unfortunately I couldn’t connect with one of the main characters. It’s actually sad when I know the book is good (right now, mine is the first review under four stars on Goodreads) and still I don’t like the MC.
Look, I can’t say the rest of the book was perfect, but my main problem was definitely Tilly and how her actions and decisions kept pulling me away from the story.
Tilly is a human in an era when humans are worth nothing – they’re simply reduced to slaves or pets, if they manage to stay alive. We’re talking countless years into the future, although the book doesn’t specify how many, but enough that a species of “super humans” called the Superiors have overruled humans and taken over. They’re stronger, smarter, more resilient and apparently also more cruel. In a world ruled by Superiors, there’s no room for humans to be anything other than dispensable.
When she was a baby, Tilly was brought by a cruel and powerful General into his home to serve them and be showcased as a pet. Superiors with human pets were seen as important by the rest, and they’d gain even more respect if they’ve managed to make the human behave well. But despite the General’s acts of cruelty, Tilly also found love and understanding at his place. His daughter, the rebellious and extremely likable Charlotte fell in love with Tilly immediately and helped raise her in the best way possible. Charlotte taught Tilly how to speak, to read, and defended her against her father’s wrath. Their friendship was beautiful and showed Tilly that not all Superiors were the same.
My only complaint here was that I wished we’d seen more of these two together before Tilly escaped the General’s house. Maybe it was because I connected with Charlotte more than I ever did Tilly. Charlotte had a fire in her… a desire to make the world better and she had a lot to lose by rebelling against her father and fighting for the human race.
But Charlotte was just a side character. And for me, Tilly didn’t have the strength to carry the story as the main character. I ended up skimming through her chapters after Charlotte helped her escape, especially after she managed to get herself in trouble only a couple of hours later. It irritated me to see her make silly decisions that put her life in danger after Charlotte had gone through so much to make sure she was free.
I mostly kept going because of the premise and because there was another POV. Those chapters interested me a lot more. Reason number one was because it showed Tilly growing up in the General’s house with Charlotte and her brother, the second MC and the boy Tilly loves, Johnny. Reason number two was Johnny himself.
Johnny’s character arc was more satisfying than Tilly’s. He went from a little boy who wanted to please his father to the guy who despised the old man’s cruelty. He chose to protect the ones he loved time and time again – by trying to cover up for Charlotte when she did something to infuriate their father or by simply refusing to follow the rules and choosing a human he loved. Unlike Charlotte, Johnny wasn’t always pro-human, but he didn’t let his father mold him into the monster the General wanted him to be. He fought back and I was glad to follow his journey.
Sure I also had a few problems with his POV chapters, mainly the ones from when he was really young and still talked like an adult. The dialogue and his inner thoughts didn’t match the ones of a child at all, and though I could’ve ignored it, it bothered me so much I had to take a deep breath before continuing.
In the end, I’m glad I didn’t DNF it, because the story got better as it progressed and the ending was really satisfying. Had I connected with Tilly, this book would’ve probably made my favorite lists due to its great premise and the forbidden love aspect that kept me reading despite not liking the MC all that much.
I wanted to love this story so much from the moment I read the blurb, but unfortunately I couldn’t connect with one of the main characters. It’s actually sad when I know the book is good (right now, mine is the first review under four stars on Goodreads) and still I don’t like the MC.
Look, I can’t say the rest of the book was perfect, but my main problem was definitely Tilly and how her actions and decisions kept pulling me away from the story.
Tilly is a human in an era when humans are worth nothing – they’re simply reduced to slaves or pets, if they manage to stay alive. We’re talking countless years into the future, although the book doesn’t specify how many, but enough that a species of “super humans” called the Superiors have overruled humans and taken over. They’re stronger, smarter, more resilient and apparently also more cruel. In a world ruled by Superiors, there’s no room for humans to be anything other than dispensable.
When she was a baby, Tilly was brought by a cruel and powerful General into his home to serve them and be showcased as a pet. Superiors with human pets were seen as important by the rest, and they’d gain even more respect if they’ve managed to make the human behave well. But despite the General’s acts of cruelty, Tilly also found love and understanding at his place. His daughter, the rebellious and extremely likable Charlotte fell in love with Tilly immediately and helped raise her in the best way possible. Charlotte taught Tilly how to speak, to read, and defended her against her father’s wrath. Their friendship was beautiful and showed Tilly that not all Superiors were the same.
My only complaint here was that I wished we’d seen more of these two together before Tilly escaped the General’s house. Maybe it was because I connected with Charlotte more than I ever did Tilly. Charlotte had a fire in her… a desire to make the world better and she had a lot to lose by rebelling against her father and fighting for the human race.
But Charlotte was just a side character. And for me, Tilly didn’t have the strength to carry the story as the main character. I ended up skimming through her chapters after Charlotte helped her escape, especially after she managed to get herself in trouble only a couple of hours later. It irritated me to see her make silly decisions that put her life in danger after Charlotte had gone through so much to make sure she was free.
I mostly kept going because of the premise and because there was another POV. Those chapters interested me a lot more. Reason number one was because it showed Tilly growing up in the General’s house with Charlotte and her brother, the second MC and the boy Tilly loves, Johnny. Reason number two was Johnny himself.
Johnny’s character arc was more satisfying than Tilly’s. He went from a little boy who wanted to please his father to the guy who despised the old man’s cruelty. He chose to protect the ones he loved time and time again – by trying to cover up for Charlotte when she did something to infuriate their father or by simply refusing to follow the rules and choosing a human he loved. Unlike Charlotte, Johnny wasn’t always pro-human, but he didn’t let his father mold him into the monster the General wanted him to be. He fought back and I was glad to follow his journey.
Sure I also had a few problems with his POV chapters, mainly the ones from when he was really young and still talked like an adult. The dialogue and his inner thoughts didn’t match the ones of a child at all, and though I could’ve ignored it, it bothered me so much I had to take a deep breath before continuing.
In the end, I’m glad I didn’t DNF it, because the story got better as it progressed and the ending was really satisfying. Had I connected with Tilly, this book would’ve probably made my favorite lists due to its great premise and the forbidden love aspect that kept me reading despite not liking the MC all that much.
March 1, 2016
I received this book for review as a part of a book blast and while I'm not a fan of the cover, the blurb did intrigue me. I was a little leery about requesting it since it sounded like a self-pub and those have been hit or miss for me. After finishing it up I have to say it was definitely worth the risk.
I ended up enjoying the book way more than I expected. With the direction man kind is heading in these days I can truly see us one day creating a new race of beings that will one day replace us or dominate us.
The entire cast of characters was fascinating and I really admired the heroine, Tilly. It's hard to imagine being raised to think you're nothing but a disposable pet and not knowing any other life. Despite this Tilly showed that she could be strong and still care about others. The Superiors from the family Tilly belongs to, Charlotte and Johnny, are very different from most of the other Superiors in the book and I fell in love with both. It was interesting to see the two very different journeys they took to realizing that humans shouldn't be treated like animals. Charlotte was so kind from the start and took Tilly under her wing and tried to protect her. Johnny on the other hand while slightly interested in Tilly, had a much longer journey to come to the same realization. Watching he and Tilly get to know each other and eventually fall in love made it all the more heartbreaking to watch what both go through.
The story itself was pretty predictable but that didn't take away from my enjoyment in reading the story. The pace was never slow and my interest never waned until the very last page. I am also glad to say that this is a standalone book so no cliffhanger endings which is quite refreshing.
I ended up enjoying the book way more than I expected. With the direction man kind is heading in these days I can truly see us one day creating a new race of beings that will one day replace us or dominate us.
The entire cast of characters was fascinating and I really admired the heroine, Tilly. It's hard to imagine being raised to think you're nothing but a disposable pet and not knowing any other life. Despite this Tilly showed that she could be strong and still care about others. The Superiors from the family Tilly belongs to, Charlotte and Johnny, are very different from most of the other Superiors in the book and I fell in love with both. It was interesting to see the two very different journeys they took to realizing that humans shouldn't be treated like animals. Charlotte was so kind from the start and took Tilly under her wing and tried to protect her. Johnny on the other hand while slightly interested in Tilly, had a much longer journey to come to the same realization. Watching he and Tilly get to know each other and eventually fall in love made it all the more heartbreaking to watch what both go through.
The story itself was pretty predictable but that didn't take away from my enjoyment in reading the story. The pace was never slow and my interest never waned until the very last page. I am also glad to say that this is a standalone book so no cliffhanger endings which is quite refreshing.
February 13, 2016
On the surface, this is a touching, well written story of first love and finding the strength to fight for what you believe in. Underneath, perhaps, a deeper commentary on the divisive nature of bigotry and racism.
But that doesn't detract from the story. At all. Although frustrating at times, this is an immersive, believable tale. Accomplished character development and the dual pov narrative combine to make a wonderfully distracting, and enjoyable story. An entertaining read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
But that doesn't detract from the story. At all. Although frustrating at times, this is an immersive, believable tale. Accomplished character development and the dual pov narrative combine to make a wonderfully distracting, and enjoyable story. An entertaining read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 26, 2016
So we start the book with Tilly, locked in a cage for the last month, beaten and starved. We watch Tilly get free of her cage as the world around her is slowly unveiled, introducing the reader to a world where humans are kept as pets. A superior race has taken over the world, human history and achievements a distant fairy-tale, humans now kept as slaves, pets and punching bags for the supernaturally enhanced, perfect race in charge. Tilly did the unthinkable and fell in love with her owner's son, causing her torture and her love's death. When the world seems like it is ending, Tilly is given a chance to be free and have a life unlike anything she could have ever have imagined.
This was an interesting story, predominantly the way the story unfolds. The story starts out with Tilly in current time, and then it switches to Johnny, her dead love's point of view from moments in his past. I was surprised by the delivery, but I think the author was able to create a well rounded story with both the human and the Superior point of view and see how their story and love evolved. I was expecting to read a heartbreaking story once I saw how broken and weak Tilly was in the beginning. And yes the book did start on a low point, but I was happy to see the book became a story of recovery, personal strength and growth as well as love. For such a dark start, the book ended on a high note full of hope. This may sound like a sci-fi/dystopioan heavy story, but the heart of the book was a romance. Can I also mention how much I love that this was a standalone story? In a world of trilogies, I do so enjoy a book with an ending.
I don't really have a complaint with the story per se, but I did have a hard time really rooting for Tilly since she appeared so weak and simple when introduced. She did become more developed and complete, but she still felt a little blah and slightly needy to me even at the end. I prefer stronger female character who don't really need anyone, but enjoy meeting her match and never give up. Johnny was more an idea than an actual person at times, so I saw his chapters as an opportunity to see more of the world of Superiors. I loved Charlotte though, she was my favorite, so fearless and brave. I liked the idea of the story but I did not find myself wrapped up in the book, so therefore I found it to be good but not a great read. I am sure that another reader will love this story of revolution and love.
I received this title from Xpresso Reads and the author in return for my honest review.
This was an interesting story, predominantly the way the story unfolds. The story starts out with Tilly in current time, and then it switches to Johnny, her dead love's point of view from moments in his past. I was surprised by the delivery, but I think the author was able to create a well rounded story with both the human and the Superior point of view and see how their story and love evolved. I was expecting to read a heartbreaking story once I saw how broken and weak Tilly was in the beginning. And yes the book did start on a low point, but I was happy to see the book became a story of recovery, personal strength and growth as well as love. For such a dark start, the book ended on a high note full of hope. This may sound like a sci-fi/dystopioan heavy story, but the heart of the book was a romance. Can I also mention how much I love that this was a standalone story? In a world of trilogies, I do so enjoy a book with an ending.
I don't really have a complaint with the story per se, but I did have a hard time really rooting for Tilly since she appeared so weak and simple when introduced. She did become more developed and complete, but she still felt a little blah and slightly needy to me even at the end. I prefer stronger female character who don't really need anyone, but enjoy meeting her match and never give up. Johnny was more an idea than an actual person at times, so I saw his chapters as an opportunity to see more of the world of Superiors. I loved Charlotte though, she was my favorite, so fearless and brave. I liked the idea of the story but I did not find myself wrapped up in the book, so therefore I found it to be good but not a great read. I am sure that another reader will love this story of revolution and love.
I received this title from Xpresso Reads and the author in return for my honest review.
June 24, 2016
Ever since man first came up with the idea of developing a sentient artificial intelligence, we've been both fascinated and fearful. The benefits of such a creation are obvious but the downside is murky with consequences, not least of which is the possibility that these AI creations could become more powerful than humans and essentially take our place. Such is the world of Revolution and while the Superiors are not AI, the concept and the dangers are the same.
This is also a tale of the continual fight for human rights although in a setting far different from any of those similar battles being fought around our world today, yesterday and, no doubt, tomorrow.
Tilly and Charlotte, as pet/slave and mistress, have a unique relationship, caring for each other very much. When Tilly's life in the family is reaching its end, Charlotte is the one who steps forward in defiance of her father, General Joseph Knight, to give Tilly a chance at a new existence. The two girls have a bond that shouldn't be and it can't be broken.
While Joseph is as cruel and abusive as any Superior can be, his son, Johnny, sees things...and Tilly...from a different perspective and the two find themselves with feelings for each other that simply must not be. Together, they'll not only seek a path to happiness but also a way to change the future.
Ms. Frances is a new author to me and I'm happy to have "found" her. She has a way with words that drew me in and kept me riveted from the opening lines until the very end and her characterizations are vivid and compelling. Each of these people has strengths and weaknesses that make them stand out and I won't soon forget them. The other thing the author did that I greatly appreciated was to create a story that is dark and yet ends with hope.
Revolution is a standalone so there's no need to wait for the next book in a series and I'm grateful for that. I enjoy series but, every now and then, it's nice to have a self-contained story. Ms. Frances has a nice backlist so I'll have plenty of choices before her next book comes out.
This is also a tale of the continual fight for human rights although in a setting far different from any of those similar battles being fought around our world today, yesterday and, no doubt, tomorrow.
Tilly and Charlotte, as pet/slave and mistress, have a unique relationship, caring for each other very much. When Tilly's life in the family is reaching its end, Charlotte is the one who steps forward in defiance of her father, General Joseph Knight, to give Tilly a chance at a new existence. The two girls have a bond that shouldn't be and it can't be broken.
While Joseph is as cruel and abusive as any Superior can be, his son, Johnny, sees things...and Tilly...from a different perspective and the two find themselves with feelings for each other that simply must not be. Together, they'll not only seek a path to happiness but also a way to change the future.
Ms. Frances is a new author to me and I'm happy to have "found" her. She has a way with words that drew me in and kept me riveted from the opening lines until the very end and her characterizations are vivid and compelling. Each of these people has strengths and weaknesses that make them stand out and I won't soon forget them. The other thing the author did that I greatly appreciated was to create a story that is dark and yet ends with hope.
Revolution is a standalone so there's no need to wait for the next book in a series and I'm grateful for that. I enjoy series but, every now and then, it's nice to have a self-contained story. Ms. Frances has a nice backlist so I'll have plenty of choices before her next book comes out.
February 5, 2016
My Review
5 stars
Humans decided to create a species to fight our wars for us. But they did their job way too well and started killing humans. After that these Superiors took over the world. The few surviving humans have become abused, tortured, pets, and much worse. This story is told in two parts. The first is the present day with Tilly. She is a human that was adopted by General Joseph Knight. Charlotte, his daughter has taken a shine to Tilly and taught her to read and think for herself.
The second part is told from Johnny, the son’s eyes. This starts more in the past so we can understand the evolution of the Superiors and his love for Tilly. He knows he is not supposed to care for Tilly he realizes that he has fallen in love with her. There is a revolution coming between the humans and the Superiors and it is going to have both Tilly and Johnny leading it.
This is an amazing read. The few remaining humans are treated like many people treat animals in the world today. Some are pets, some try to help them, but mainly they are abused, made to fight and much worse. But there is always someone that will go that extra step to help those in need and that is what Charlotte does with Tilly. She gives her a fighting chance to change the world. It has also shown Johnny that there is more to the humans than the opinions of most Superiors. Although it was heart wrenching, I couldn’t help but cheer for Tilly and Johnny.
I admit that it took me a little to get down the different viewpoints since Johnny’s is from earlier than Tilly’s but once I did I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. This is a stand-alone story so there will be no waiting for a year for the next book to come out. I don’t know what I would have done if I had to wait.
This is a great dystopian thriller that any age will enjoy. I will be looking for more books by Jessica Frances. She is one amazing author!
I received Revolution for free from Reading Addiction Virtual Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
5 stars
Humans decided to create a species to fight our wars for us. But they did their job way too well and started killing humans. After that these Superiors took over the world. The few surviving humans have become abused, tortured, pets, and much worse. This story is told in two parts. The first is the present day with Tilly. She is a human that was adopted by General Joseph Knight. Charlotte, his daughter has taken a shine to Tilly and taught her to read and think for herself.
The second part is told from Johnny, the son’s eyes. This starts more in the past so we can understand the evolution of the Superiors and his love for Tilly. He knows he is not supposed to care for Tilly he realizes that he has fallen in love with her. There is a revolution coming between the humans and the Superiors and it is going to have both Tilly and Johnny leading it.
This is an amazing read. The few remaining humans are treated like many people treat animals in the world today. Some are pets, some try to help them, but mainly they are abused, made to fight and much worse. But there is always someone that will go that extra step to help those in need and that is what Charlotte does with Tilly. She gives her a fighting chance to change the world. It has also shown Johnny that there is more to the humans than the opinions of most Superiors. Although it was heart wrenching, I couldn’t help but cheer for Tilly and Johnny.
I admit that it took me a little to get down the different viewpoints since Johnny’s is from earlier than Tilly’s but once I did I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. This is a stand-alone story so there will be no waiting for a year for the next book to come out. I don’t know what I would have done if I had to wait.
This is a great dystopian thriller that any age will enjoy. I will be looking for more books by Jessica Frances. She is one amazing author!
I received Revolution for free from Reading Addiction Virtual Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
April 7, 2016
The Writing:
I think the writing was good. It was a different way to tell the story and what was great of this 'method' was that we read the present and the past from the main characters. What is this method you might be wondering? We read from Tilly's POV from the beginning through the end, always telling the present. We read from Johnny's POV since he is 5 years old. As he grows up we read from his POV different moments from different ages.
For me, this was an easy, fast read that got me from the beginning and kept me into it all time.
The Story:
The story was a good dystopian.
Humans in their search of ending all flaws from DNA created new beings called Superiors, they have no physical flaws but are the same emotionally. There was a war between Humans and Superiors, we lost it. Humans were enslaved by Superiors and that has been the reality for a hundred years.
That is the main story. We meet Tilly, who is a human that lives in the Knight family house. There we see how Superiors treat Humans, which is really bad. They are considered pets, and worse, they suffer all kinds of bad things.
As a world this was interesting and awful because I don't want ever to be in it.
There was a 'big' surprise that I didn't expect but I was so happy to read it!
About the romance, it is there and it's beautiful to read but most of the book is painful too because of some stuff that happens from the beginning. This is a new adult book, there are not a lot of sex scenes, I think there are two and yes they are a bit explicit but it isn't bad. There are a lot of NA books a lot more explicit.
The main character, Tilly has a great character development. She starts as a teenager, and she becomes a great woman.
The Characters:
Tilly: As I said before, she has a great character development. There were sometimes that she frustrated me a bit but she has had and has a lot of problems in her life and I don't think I can ever imagine that.
Johnny: Since he was a little boy he was so sweet. He had this big problem of what the people said and his father expected that was good and what he learns is good. He is so nice and caring and everything.
These two have a lot of problems. From all types. When they are young, I understood their love but I won't say it wasn't weird in a way that he was seventeen and she was thirteen and they were not in the same period of adolescence, meaning that he wanted somethings she was not thinking about but he never pressured her and that is reallygood; but that didn't mean what they had wasn't true love because it was. And that difference is only when they are young because as they grow up, it doesn't exist.
Charlotte: She was nice and so good. She believed something and fought for it. She didn't care what most people believed because she knew it wasn't right, so she believed something completely different.
Nicholas: I think mostly the same about Charlotte and him so I won't repeat it.
Charlotte and Nicholas were so good together, so sweet and nice and knew what was right and fought for it.
Cheryl: She was different but a really good friend for Tilly. She understood Tilly in a way that Charlotte can't but they are both great friends for Tilly.
Dominic: I don't think he is bad, he isn't. He just fell in love with someone who is already taken and that is not easy.
Overall, this is a good dystopian world, with a great message, sweet romance and good characters.
"I realize this is what makes humans so amazing. We can carry around such terrible pain, but we can stll be brave, resilent, and strong."
I think the writing was good. It was a different way to tell the story and what was great of this 'method' was that we read the present and the past from the main characters. What is this method you might be wondering? We read from Tilly's POV from the beginning through the end, always telling the present. We read from Johnny's POV since he is 5 years old. As he grows up we read from his POV different moments from different ages.
For me, this was an easy, fast read that got me from the beginning and kept me into it all time.
The Story:
The story was a good dystopian.
Humans in their search of ending all flaws from DNA created new beings called Superiors, they have no physical flaws but are the same emotionally. There was a war between Humans and Superiors, we lost it. Humans were enslaved by Superiors and that has been the reality for a hundred years.
That is the main story. We meet Tilly, who is a human that lives in the Knight family house. There we see how Superiors treat Humans, which is really bad. They are considered pets, and worse, they suffer all kinds of bad things.
As a world this was interesting and awful because I don't want ever to be in it.
There was a 'big' surprise that I didn't expect but I was so happy to read it!
About the romance, it is there and it's beautiful to read but most of the book is painful too because of some stuff that happens from the beginning. This is a new adult book, there are not a lot of sex scenes, I think there are two and yes they are a bit explicit but it isn't bad. There are a lot of NA books a lot more explicit.
The main character, Tilly has a great character development. She starts as a teenager, and she becomes a great woman.
The Characters:
Tilly: As I said before, she has a great character development. There were sometimes that she frustrated me a bit but she has had and has a lot of problems in her life and I don't think I can ever imagine that.
Johnny: Since he was a little boy he was so sweet. He had this big problem of what the people said and his father expected that was good and what he learns is good. He is so nice and caring and everything.
These two have a lot of problems. From all types. When they are young, I understood their love but I won't say it wasn't weird in a way that he was seventeen and she was thirteen and they were not in the same period of adolescence, meaning that he wanted somethings she was not thinking about but he never pressured her and that is reallygood; but that didn't mean what they had wasn't true love because it was. And that difference is only when they are young because as they grow up, it doesn't exist.
Charlotte: She was nice and so good. She believed something and fought for it. She didn't care what most people believed because she knew it wasn't right, so she believed something completely different.
Nicholas: I think mostly the same about Charlotte and him so I won't repeat it.
Charlotte and Nicholas were so good together, so sweet and nice and knew what was right and fought for it.
Cheryl: She was different but a really good friend for Tilly. She understood Tilly in a way that Charlotte can't but they are both great friends for Tilly.
Dominic: I don't think he is bad, he isn't. He just fell in love with someone who is already taken and that is not easy.
Overall, this is a good dystopian world, with a great message, sweet romance and good characters.
"I realize this is what makes humans so amazing. We can carry around such terrible pain, but we can stll be brave, resilent, and strong."
March 10, 2016
3.5 stars
I'm really torn about how to review this. I'm telling you up front, I very nearly put it down when I was only 3% of the way in, because of a severe lack of contractions (but maybe that's supposed to be like a future culture thing?). But I decided to give it a few more pages to see if could hook me... and that is exactly what happened. About 1/4 of the way through, I still wasn't entirely sold, but I liked where it was headed, and I really wanted to know how it would end. The longer I read, the more attached I became to the characters, and the more invested I was in the outcome. Needless to say, it had a great build to it. The pace, which started off slow, really packed in the action in those last chapters. It was basically "Now that you care for these characters, we're gonna shake things up a bit."
Revolution had an interesting choice of narrative. We're told in the first few pages that Johnny is actually dead, and Tilly is quickly on the run. The chapters alternate between Present Day Tilly, and Past Johnny. The past chapters demonstrated how it was to grow up in a family torn between a racist father (though technically, he's against humans, not races... antihumanist?), and an open-minded, caring sister. Because I knew in advance that disaster was coming, it allowed a certain tension to seep into his chapters. Tilly's chapters, on the other hand, allowed a different perspective, more centered around the outside world. She had been abused constantly by her "owner", Joseph, but never came across as being skittish or traumatized. Maybe being cared for by Charlotte and Johnny was enough to offset the PTSD that would undoubtedly occur? That kind of reaction was only seen in the peripheral characters, mentioned in passing.
The overall structure of the book was spot on. Fantastic editing! There was a small amount of repetition, the same thoughts mentioned over several chapters, but nothing I couldn't get past. But it's the message that I find the most important to mention. Revolution carries a significantly weighty moral, about tolerance and understanding. In this case, it's hugely exaggerated compared to what we experience on a daily basis, but maybe it needs to be blown out of proportion in order to make people see what's been in front of their faces the whole time. I truly hope that readers take that message to heart.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I'm really torn about how to review this. I'm telling you up front, I very nearly put it down when I was only 3% of the way in, because of a severe lack of contractions (but maybe that's supposed to be like a future culture thing?). But I decided to give it a few more pages to see if could hook me... and that is exactly what happened. About 1/4 of the way through, I still wasn't entirely sold, but I liked where it was headed, and I really wanted to know how it would end. The longer I read, the more attached I became to the characters, and the more invested I was in the outcome. Needless to say, it had a great build to it. The pace, which started off slow, really packed in the action in those last chapters. It was basically "Now that you care for these characters, we're gonna shake things up a bit."
Revolution had an interesting choice of narrative. We're told in the first few pages that Johnny is actually dead, and Tilly is quickly on the run. The chapters alternate between Present Day Tilly, and Past Johnny. The past chapters demonstrated how it was to grow up in a family torn between a racist father (though technically, he's against humans, not races... antihumanist?), and an open-minded, caring sister. Because I knew in advance that disaster was coming, it allowed a certain tension to seep into his chapters. Tilly's chapters, on the other hand, allowed a different perspective, more centered around the outside world. She had been abused constantly by her "owner", Joseph, but never came across as being skittish or traumatized. Maybe being cared for by Charlotte and Johnny was enough to offset the PTSD that would undoubtedly occur? That kind of reaction was only seen in the peripheral characters, mentioned in passing.
The overall structure of the book was spot on. Fantastic editing! There was a small amount of repetition, the same thoughts mentioned over several chapters, but nothing I couldn't get past. But it's the message that I find the most important to mention. Revolution carries a significantly weighty moral, about tolerance and understanding. In this case, it's hugely exaggerated compared to what we experience on a daily basis, but maybe it needs to be blown out of proportion in order to make people see what's been in front of their faces the whole time. I truly hope that readers take that message to heart.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
February 17, 2016
"I like to think we're the beginning of a revolution. We're going to change our fate and the fate of future humans."
In Jessica Frances' newest release, Revolution, she has created a world where humans are pets/slaves and have no rights whatsoever - none - zero - zip. Created for the sole purpose to help win wars, the Superiors have taken over and feel humans are the filth of the Earth and have taken away their rights. But there are some Superiors who feel as though the humans should have the same rights as they do and there are humans who have escaped the madness of this new world to find a better life. With these two groups combining forces, a revolution is about to begin and with that, hope for a better future where everyone can live together in peace.
Not only do we the readers get a front row seat for this battle for human rights, we also get to be a part of a forbidden romance between two souls that are destined to be together despite the rules society has drawn. This is truly one book you will want to pick up immediately!
As a HUGE fan of Jessica Frances, whenever she releases a new book, I immediately one-click and devour it like there is no tomorrow. With her newest release, Revolution, Ms. Frances has once again shown her outstanding talent by writing a totally amazing story that far exceeded my expectations. Revolution is quite different from her previous works and proves just how diversified she can be with her writing talent. Her ability to draw the reader into the story and being able to visualize everything going on and connecting with the characters makes for an engaging and captivating reading experience. Revolution is an epic story that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time - savoring every word and craving more. The ending was perfect and concluded in the happily ever after that was well deserving of this story.
This fascinating stand alone is a must read for any fan of dystopian fiction with a love story like no other and one that I would highly recommend.
5 well deserving stars
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February 10, 2016
We created the perfect being. They were supposed to serve us. We were never supposed to become their slaves or pets. When you create the perfect being both physically and mentally, they become Superior.
Tilly was bought as a baby to be Joseph's family pet. He gave his daughter Charlotte six months to train the eleven month old human or she would be discarded. As Superiors, children are raised to believe humans are vile creatures that you can do whatever you want with, including beating them and killing them. Rarely do humans make it past 20 years, unless they're part of a breeding farm or fighting ring. Tilly is raised by Charlotte, and they must hide their friendship so they aren't punished. She comes to the family on Johnny's fifth birthday. He's taken by her immediately but even at such a young age, he knows the consequences of showing any nice feelings towards her. When Tilly and Johnny grow very close when they're older, that has dire repercussions. This will cause a Revolution.
Tilly is so strong and resilient, unlike most humans in their day and age. She learns from Johnny and Charlotte how to read and the humans true history. No matter what happens to her she comes back from it stronger than before.
Johnny knows acting on any feelings will mean death for Tilly and at the very least prison for him. It doesn't matter to him what others think, only what will happen if they find out. He's unlike any other Superior in his district. He and his sister don't think they're better than humans. They're equals.
I like the way this written. There are alternating chapters. Tilly tells what's going on in the present, while Johnny tells of the past and growing up with a human in the house. Find out if they can save the human race or if their plan will backfire. This is a definite must read if you like futuristic types of books. Jessica pulls you in and keeps you there for the duration
February 16, 2016
Revolution is an enthralling read with a horrifying concept - what if humans became enslaved by the very beings they created? That's exactly what happens when those beings called Superiors, take over and keep humans as "pets" for social status, or humans are put to work in jobs that Superiors feel they're too good for. They're treated as garbage and looked down upon as an inferior species. Some humans are forced to fight each other to the death or become "baby-making machines."
Tilly is a human kept as a pet by a rich and influential family. The daughter of the family, Charlotte, becomes endeared with Tilly, and the son of the family, Johnny, falls in love with her, which is completely forbidden.
The story is told in alternating POV between Tilly and Johnny and alternating time between present and past. I liked the way Revolution was told, and Tilly made me anxious to find out what happens next. I really liked her character as well as Charlotte and Johnny. There's a typical direction this kind of story could have taken, but I'm so glad the author chose her own way.
Revolution is one of the most engaging and interesting dystopians I've read in a while, and I'm looking forward to more from this author.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
More of my reviews can be found at Donnie Darko Girl.
Tilly is a human kept as a pet by a rich and influential family. The daughter of the family, Charlotte, becomes endeared with Tilly, and the son of the family, Johnny, falls in love with her, which is completely forbidden.
The story is told in alternating POV between Tilly and Johnny and alternating time between present and past. I liked the way Revolution was told, and Tilly made me anxious to find out what happens next. I really liked her character as well as Charlotte and Johnny. There's a typical direction this kind of story could have taken, but I'm so glad the author chose her own way.
Revolution is one of the most engaging and interesting dystopians I've read in a while, and I'm looking forward to more from this author.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
More of my reviews can be found at Donnie Darko Girl.
April 25, 2016
Revolution by Jessica Frances
Fantastic, heartfelt and addicting! I love Revolution ♡ This story is about the downfall of the Human Race. Scientists created a new species that took over the humans and turned them into pets, slaves and breeders. They are called Superiors.
The characters are well developed and interesting. My favorite characters are Tilly a human pet for a Superior family and Johnny the son of the family. Charlotte the daughter of the family is also a wonderful character who raises tilly from a baby. Charlotte loves tilly and teaches her many things against her father's wishes. Superiors can do some pretty awesome things like manipulate their own DNA.
You will have no trouble getting into this story. It kept me wanting more chapter after chapter. I liked the way the story was told from Tilly's perspective growing up and from Johnny's perspective through the years. The ending was both thrilling and exciting! I loved it.
I give Revolution by Jessica Frances 5 stars for it's original and entertaining story.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
Fantastic, heartfelt and addicting! I love Revolution ♡ This story is about the downfall of the Human Race. Scientists created a new species that took over the humans and turned them into pets, slaves and breeders. They are called Superiors.
The characters are well developed and interesting. My favorite characters are Tilly a human pet for a Superior family and Johnny the son of the family. Charlotte the daughter of the family is also a wonderful character who raises tilly from a baby. Charlotte loves tilly and teaches her many things against her father's wishes. Superiors can do some pretty awesome things like manipulate their own DNA.
You will have no trouble getting into this story. It kept me wanting more chapter after chapter. I liked the way the story was told from Tilly's perspective growing up and from Johnny's perspective through the years. The ending was both thrilling and exciting! I loved it.
I give Revolution by Jessica Frances 5 stars for it's original and entertaining story.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
April 2, 2016
Wow, this book has to be one of the best books I've read in a while. I loved it a lot. At first I din't know what to expect but as the story went on I got more and more into the story and was cheering for Tilly and Johnny to get their HEA. Some sad things happened, good things, action, romance this book was just crazy good. When I finished the book I wished there had been more that's how much I loved the characters. Will definitely have to check out the rest of Jessica Frances' books if they are anything as great as this book was then i'll have some good reading ahead of me. Fantastic book.
February 4, 2016
Revolution is a twist on dystopia, where the monster (humans without genetic or physical flaws) was created by humans for slavery only to have the reverse happen. Full of horrible atrocities, violence, and close-calls, Revolution will have you holding your breath scene after scene. Hope, love and determination are like balm to these wounds and spark a stunning Revolution.
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February 12, 2016
Loved this book!!
This book was so great. Touching, heartbreaking, graphic. I loved every moment. I laughed , I cried. Don't skip this one!!
This book was so great. Touching, heartbreaking, graphic. I loved every moment. I laughed , I cried. Don't skip this one!!
August 1, 2022
I loved the idea of the book. It was a cruel one, but the romance kept it somehow balanced. I loved the characters and cheered for them but I didn't loved the ending. Too much romance in the scary parts (like really? You have time for this?) which made it less interesting ..
April 17, 2016
I really enjoyed this book and it has become one of my favorite dystopian books. Jessica Francis has written a book with an intriguing storyline, strong characters and a heroine who just plain kicks butt.
In the future, humans created a perfect, well, human. Unfortunately, like a lot of things, the experiment backfired and the “perfect” beings took over. Humans became expendable, only kept as slaves or pets. Tilly is the exception to the new rule. She is strong, smart and learns from mistakes. Whatever happens to her only makes her stronger. Tilly becomes friends with Charlotte, who is her keeper, and Johnny, Charlotte’s son. Johnny and Tilly have a forbidden friendship that grows over the years in to something more, but this puts them all at risk. Let the revolution begin.
Written in a unique format of alternating character voices and past/present, Revolution is a unique treat in the YA book universe
In the future, humans created a perfect, well, human. Unfortunately, like a lot of things, the experiment backfired and the “perfect” beings took over. Humans became expendable, only kept as slaves or pets. Tilly is the exception to the new rule. She is strong, smart and learns from mistakes. Whatever happens to her only makes her stronger. Tilly becomes friends with Charlotte, who is her keeper, and Johnny, Charlotte’s son. Johnny and Tilly have a forbidden friendship that grows over the years in to something more, but this puts them all at risk. Let the revolution begin.
Written in a unique format of alternating character voices and past/present, Revolution is a unique treat in the YA book universe
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