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Virus #3
Contained
Elaan, Lijah and Josh are starting to think that perhaps no place is safe.
As they're forced to leave the one place they thought was safe, they find old friends in new places. Just as they think things are finally coming under control, shifts happen.
In this exciting final book, our leads search for the solutions that have evaded them thus far, in hopes of reaching a happy ending for themselves and the world in peril.
As they're forced to leave the one place they thought was safe, they find old friends in new places. Just as they think things are finally coming under control, shifts happen.
In this exciting final book, our leads search for the solutions that have evaded them thus far, in hopes of reaching a happy ending for themselves and the world in peril.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2016
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About the author
R.J. Crayton
19 books100 followersRJ Crayton is the author of the three book series. The Prophecy of Light series includes Trapped, Unleashed and the soon to be released Foretold. The Virus series includes Concealed, Exposed, and Contained. The fast-paced dystopian Life First series include Life First, Second Life and Third Life:Taken. She's also author of the paranormal novel Scented and the short-story collection Four Mothers. Prior to becoming an author, Crayton was a journalist. She reported for several publications, including The Kansas City Star and Education Technology News. Crayton lives in Maryland with her husband and two children. When she's not writing, she enjoys eating cupcakes, walking, reading, sewing or watching TV (she's partial to Star Trek, super hero flicks and gripping dramas). To find out more about her, visit her website, www.rjcrayton.com.
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April 1, 2020
Well, reading this hit at a very awkward time. March 2020-yeah as a pandemic hits us in real life I am reading a book of a virus that has killed off most the population and people are terrified to come anywhere close to someone else and those alive live in military buildings or hiding in seclusion...
I liked how this last book in the trilogy bounced flawlessly back and forth from Elaan to Elijah. I kept hoping for Amadu to play a larger role and was disappointed there. We get to finally see other "communities" in this one as everyone races to stop this virus. But the virus may not be their only threat... A couple of small twists but nothing shocking. You get to see the good in people and the worst. This one actually felt like its own book! The past two books in the series I still feel they should have combined but this one holds its own.
I liked how this last book in the trilogy bounced flawlessly back and forth from Elaan to Elijah. I kept hoping for Amadu to play a larger role and was disappointed there. We get to finally see other "communities" in this one as everyone races to stop this virus. But the virus may not be their only threat... A couple of small twists but nothing shocking. You get to see the good in people and the worst. This one actually felt like its own book! The past two books in the series I still feel they should have combined but this one holds its own.
March 14, 2018
I was not disappointed in the third and last installment in the series except that it seemed to end too suddenly. I was immersed in the story and felt like the ending should have tied things up a bit.
March 27, 2017
This book took the intensity to a new high. I have to admit I was pretty on my toes the whole time. Everything was so tense throughout the book every single step they took just lead them farther and farther into danger. This third and final book of the Virus series was definitely the best.
The only fault I give it is that it ended very suddenly. It was just a smack in the face ending and I would have loved for at least one or two more chapters about what happened.
Otherwise the story was heart pounding and attention grabbing. I don't want to say too much because I'm afraid of giving anything away.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
The only fault I give it is that it ended very suddenly. It was just a smack in the face ending and I would have loved for at least one or two more chapters about what happened.
Otherwise the story was heart pounding and attention grabbing. I don't want to say too much because I'm afraid of giving anything away.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
March 7, 2020
Well not a lot to say. All 3 books could have made one. Some of the story line seemed like a filler more then anything. I liked the constant is Alex on our side or and then the same with their mum. Loved their dad in this one.
June 12, 2017
For the final installment of this series, we are in between two facilities. The one with Elaan's mother and brother, and the one where herself and Josh now are. A facility full of immunes with a President crazy enough to do experimentation on those that didn't quite fit the bill, all for 'God's plan'. It had a great start and lots of potential and I was quite excited to see where it went.
And it didn't entirely disappoint. There was some action that kept me reading, but a lot of the story for this book was a lot slower with more things just happening then things that they were doing to cause more of an action packed pace. It took me a lot longer to get through this book because of that, and I was saddened to still see the kids pondering over the mother's one lie. Seriously? Get over it! Still drove me crazy. And it was still quite vague on many details again, just like the second book. Still great though, just not up to par like many of the other dystopians I have read. Much more potential than it realized.
But all-in-all, I would still recommend this series to dystopian lovers, with those details in mind. Maybe you can look past some of the stuff and enjoy it. I mean, I still did enjoy it, but those things just bothered me. Would love to hear what others thought of this series though!
I was given this book in order to give my honest review. So here it is! Thank you for letting me delve through this world!
And it didn't entirely disappoint. There was some action that kept me reading, but a lot of the story for this book was a lot slower with more things just happening then things that they were doing to cause more of an action packed pace. It took me a lot longer to get through this book because of that, and I was saddened to still see the kids pondering over the mother's one lie. Seriously? Get over it! Still drove me crazy. And it was still quite vague on many details again, just like the second book. Still great though, just not up to par like many of the other dystopians I have read. Much more potential than it realized.
But all-in-all, I would still recommend this series to dystopian lovers, with those details in mind. Maybe you can look past some of the stuff and enjoy it. I mean, I still did enjoy it, but those things just bothered me. Would love to hear what others thought of this series though!
I was given this book in order to give my honest review. So here it is! Thank you for letting me delve through this world!
September 3, 2018
Disclaimer: I received these books from netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
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Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
December 14, 2018
I'll just give a quick overview of my thoughts since I kind of spaced these novels out in between other books I've been reading. First and foremost, I think RJ Crayton did a great job with world-building in this short dystopian setting. Locations are clear and familiar (set in a post-apocalyptic US), yet intriguing in their futuristic and technological ways. The main characters, Elaan, Lijah and Josh are well depicted and each have important strengths that drive the story. Elaan, being the female lead of the trilogy is both dependent on the boys, while also being independent and strong on her own. The virus plot is really cool, not really something I have read before because most dystopian stories are set in a world where the apocalypse is over and the world is dealing with a totalitarian state in the aftermath. In this story, the apocalypse is still currently happening and our main characters have a large part in fixing things so that a post-apocalypse totalitarian state can be avoided. I liked this spin on a classic dystopian plot more than I expected to! I also love that Crayton decided to split this into 3 shorter books rather than throwing it all into one long book that would be harder to digest. The first two books left me wanting more, and I was curious about how Elaan, and her family (and Josh) would right this topsy-turvy world.
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May 13, 2017
Really enjoyed reading this book, in fact the whole series. I guess you could look at the fact I still have a few questions about the characters within the book as the series ending badly as it was left 'unfinished' not 'totally resolved' but my opinion is I look on the fact I have a few questions still unanswered as the authors way of letting the individual reader come to their own conclusions.
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August 27, 2021
Concealed.
The story had a good storyline but the characters were a bit out there. A virus is killing people. A Scientist and his wife are trying to keep their children safe. The characters are a bit strange with their comments. Seriously, you’re in a pandemic.
The story had a good storyline but the characters were a bit out there. A virus is killing people. A Scientist and his wife are trying to keep their children safe. The characters are a bit strange with their comments. Seriously, you’re in a pandemic.
March 16, 2021
Contained by rj Crayton.
Virus series #3.
A good read. I did find this series slow. I loved the cover. 3*.
Virus series #3.
A good read. I did find this series slow. I loved the cover. 3*.
March 16, 2021
Contained by rj Crayton.
Virus series #3.
A good read. I did find this series slow. I loved the cover. 3*.
Virus series #3.
A good read. I did find this series slow. I loved the cover. 3*.
March 20, 2017
Greatest book ever
Loved it! I would recommend this book to anyone! The series is a great read. I would read it again.
Loved it! I would recommend this book to anyone! The series is a great read. I would read it again.
November 9, 2016
Moved along better than the first two books, but ended rather abruptly.
April 1, 2017
good conclusion to series, but not as good as first 2 books
April 4, 2017
I was kind of disappointed in this trilogy... hoping for more action and less "drama", alas, ''twas not to be...
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