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Alienated #3
United
After thwarting a deadly coup and saving the alliance between their worlds, Cara and Aelyx have finally earned a break. Their tiny island colony is everything they dreamed it would be―days spent gathering shells on the beach and nights in each other’s arms.
But the vacation is short-lived.
The treaty between Earth and L’eihr has awakened an ancient force that threatens to destroy them all. The Aribol, mysterious guardians charged with maintaining interstellar peace, deem the alliance a threat to the galaxy. They order a separation of the races, decreeing humans and L’eihrs must return to their own planets within the month or face extinction. In fact, they already have agents in place on Earth, ready to begin.
With the clock ticking, Aelyx and Cara assemble a team of colonists and race back to Earth, where they unite with old friends to solve the mystery of who the Aribol are, what they want, and the real reason the alliance has provoked them. As tensions build to a full-scale war, Aelyx and Cara must fight harder than ever―not just for their future, but for the survival of both their worlds.
But the vacation is short-lived.
The treaty between Earth and L’eihr has awakened an ancient force that threatens to destroy them all. The Aribol, mysterious guardians charged with maintaining interstellar peace, deem the alliance a threat to the galaxy. They order a separation of the races, decreeing humans and L’eihrs must return to their own planets within the month or face extinction. In fact, they already have agents in place on Earth, ready to begin.
With the clock ticking, Aelyx and Cara assemble a team of colonists and race back to Earth, where they unite with old friends to solve the mystery of who the Aribol are, what they want, and the real reason the alliance has provoked them. As tensions build to a full-scale war, Aelyx and Cara must fight harder than ever―not just for their future, but for the survival of both their worlds.
294 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2016
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Melissa Landers
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Melissa Landers writes science fiction for teens and the young at heart. The Alienated trilogy (ALIENATED, INVADED, UNITED) and the Starflight duology (STARFLIGHT, STARFALL) are complete! Look for Melissa's middle grade debut BLASTAWAY, now available from Disney-Hyperion.
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Melissa Landers writes science fiction for teens and the young at heart. The Alienated trilogy (ALIENATED, INVADED, UNITED) and the Starflight duology (STARFLIGHT, STARFALL) are complete! Look for Melissa's middle grade debut BLASTAWAY, now available from Disney-Hyperion.
**IMPORTANT** Please do not request an ARC through Goodreads. All review copies are distributed by the publisher.
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August 10, 2017Edit #6: United is now available in paperback, exclusively on Amazon. So if you have the first two books in softcover, the trilogy will match. Yay!
Edit #5: Hardcovers are **FINALLY** arriving at Barnes & Noble! So please check again if your local store didn't have United in stock on release day. (And don't be afraid to ask customer service to help you find it. The copies might be in the storage room.)
Edit #4: If you can't find the hardcover in your country, check your Kindle store. I made sure the ebook would be available in all territories. If you prefer a hardcover, Book Depository ships worldwide for free. :)
Edit #3: I learned there's going to be a delay in stocking United in B&N stores (not sure how long), so you may not find a copy on release day. If that's the case, make sure to ask for it so they can order one for you. Or just order a copy online for yourself...the hardcover's only $12 on most sites. :) Sorry for the inconvenience. Hopefully the publisher will sort this out very soon!
Edit #2: Here's a goodreads giveaway for a signed copy! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... This is the only GR giveaway I plan to schedule, so best of luck!
Edit #1: THE COVER IS HERE! USA Today has the exclusive reveal, PLUS an interview where I spill some secrets about the book! Linky --> http://happyeverafter.usatoday.com/20...
It's official! UNITED is finished! I've written an ending that makes my heart happy, and I hope you love the conclusion to this series as much as I do.
HOORAY FOR MORE AELYX!
Edit #5: Hardcovers are **FINALLY** arriving at Barnes & Noble! So please check again if your local store didn't have United in stock on release day. (And don't be afraid to ask customer service to help you find it. The copies might be in the storage room.)
Edit #4: If you can't find the hardcover in your country, check your Kindle store. I made sure the ebook would be available in all territories. If you prefer a hardcover, Book Depository ships worldwide for free. :)
Edit #3: I learned there's going to be a delay in stocking United in B&N stores (not sure how long), so you may not find a copy on release day. If that's the case, make sure to ask for it so they can order one for you. Or just order a copy online for yourself...the hardcover's only $12 on most sites. :) Sorry for the inconvenience. Hopefully the publisher will sort this out very soon!
Edit #2: Here's a goodreads giveaway for a signed copy! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... This is the only GR giveaway I plan to schedule, so best of luck!
Edit #1: THE COVER IS HERE! USA Today has the exclusive reveal, PLUS an interview where I spill some secrets about the book! Linky --> http://happyeverafter.usatoday.com/20...
It's official! UNITED is finished! I've written an ending that makes my heart happy, and I hope you love the conclusion to this series as much as I do.
HOORAY FOR MORE AELYX!
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March 1, 201602/29/2016 EDIT: GUYS A COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!
See the cover reveal and interview!
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See the cover reveal and interview!
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February 6, 2017
Alienated has to be one of my favorite YA books. It was sweet, charming, creative, funny, and an all-around feel-good story (imagine if Rory Gilmore hosted an alien exchange student – delightful, right?). Invaded was just as good, and I honestly wish the wait hadn’t been so long between it and United, as it kind of stole my momentum and excitement (that’s what I get for hounding for early copies, I suppose). At any rate, while United was an enjoyable end to the series, it didn’t blow me away quite like its predecessors.
Some of the things I found charming in the first two books struck me as a bit silly in United. I imagine a lot of that had to do with the fact that United was the only one I listen to on audio. The narrator made the aliens sound unintelligent and immature, which sapped a lot of my enjoyment from the story. “Cheesy” is the word I’m searching for. It was cheesy.
There were also a lot of things I accepted in the first two books that didn’t work for me in the third. The idea that a teenage girl could have so much political power and all of the government resources of earth took a backseat while her and her boyfriend fought an earth annihilation threat BY THEMSELVES was… stupid. It screamed YA logic like crazy and left me feeling disappointed (and old).
Perhaps I’m just cynical. And perhaps I’m a little burnt out on YA in general. I’ve definitely been craving the more robust storytelling of adult novels lately. It certainly doesn’t help matters that I just finished Corey’s Babylon’s Ashes – a killer space opera series with loads of politics and moving parts (also one of the best series I’ve ever read). No, I’m sure that didn’t help at all.
The positive take away from United was how much I liked the sweet romance that blossomed throughout the trilogy between two really great main characters. Aside from the weird circumstances surrounding my experience with United, I still am a fan of Melissa Landers as an author and I’m looking forward to diving into her Starflight duology. Overall, if you like YA science fiction at all, Alienated is a must-read.
Other books you might like:
These Broken Stars - Aimee Kaufman
Across the Universe - Beth Revis
Zenn Scarlett - Christian Schoon
Salvage - Alexandra Duncan
The 100 - Kass Morgan
Via The Obsessive Bookseller at www.nikihawkes.com
Some of the things I found charming in the first two books struck me as a bit silly in United. I imagine a lot of that had to do with the fact that United was the only one I listen to on audio. The narrator made the aliens sound unintelligent and immature, which sapped a lot of my enjoyment from the story. “Cheesy” is the word I’m searching for. It was cheesy.
There were also a lot of things I accepted in the first two books that didn’t work for me in the third. The idea that a teenage girl could have so much political power and all of the government resources of earth took a backseat while her and her boyfriend fought an earth annihilation threat BY THEMSELVES was… stupid. It screamed YA logic like crazy and left me feeling disappointed (and old).
Perhaps I’m just cynical. And perhaps I’m a little burnt out on YA in general. I’ve definitely been craving the more robust storytelling of adult novels lately. It certainly doesn’t help matters that I just finished Corey’s Babylon’s Ashes – a killer space opera series with loads of politics and moving parts (also one of the best series I’ve ever read). No, I’m sure that didn’t help at all.
The positive take away from United was how much I liked the sweet romance that blossomed throughout the trilogy between two really great main characters. Aside from the weird circumstances surrounding my experience with United, I still am a fan of Melissa Landers as an author and I’m looking forward to diving into her Starflight duology. Overall, if you like YA science fiction at all, Alienated is a must-read.
Other books you might like:
These Broken Stars - Aimee Kaufman
Across the Universe - Beth Revis
Zenn Scarlett - Christian Schoon
Salvage - Alexandra Duncan
The 100 - Kass Morgan
Via The Obsessive Bookseller at www.nikihawkes.com
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January 7, 2018 ME GIVE ME GIVE ME GIVE ME!!!!!
*sees the release date*
And
AND.........
ok ok I admit it.....
FINE I'LL WAIT DAMN IT!!!!!
ya I'm guilt tripping you for making me wait......
sorry....
not really lol...oh well
*sees the release date*
And
AND.........
ok ok I admit it.....
FINE I'LL WAIT DAMN IT!!!!!
ya I'm guilt tripping you for making me wait......
sorry....
not really lol...oh well
February 7, 2017
*4.5 INVADING STARS*
Definitely my favorite book in this series! I'm honestly so sad this trilogy is over.
This book was the most action-packed of the three, was the least predictable one and most importantly: Aelyx and Cara were together again after being apart for so long in book 2! So, only improvements if you compare it to Invaded!
This isn't one of the best trilogies of all time, but I am glad I read this. It was very entertaining and managed to keep my attention at all times. Cara is definitely one of my favorite female book characters ever, as is Aelyx! I'm going to miss all these characters!
Definitely my favorite book in this series! I'm honestly so sad this trilogy is over.
This book was the most action-packed of the three, was the least predictable one and most importantly: Aelyx and Cara were together again after being apart for so long in book 2! So, only improvements if you compare it to Invaded!
This isn't one of the best trilogies of all time, but I am glad I read this. It was very entertaining and managed to keep my attention at all times. Cara is definitely one of my favorite female book characters ever, as is Aelyx! I'm going to miss all these characters!
February 24, 2017
I think this is the first time that the last book in a series has been my favourite. But it's true! I loved United way more than the first two books, don't get me wrong, they were great, but this one just tied everything together and had such a great storyline that I could not put the book down. It was all so amazing, I'm very sad that the series is over.
We pick up the story with Cara and Aelyx setting out to the colony. The place where they are supposed to get their happily ever after among their fellow humans and L'ehirs. But when the ancient race of Aribol reach out to them, giving them the option of severing the contact between the two planets or being destroyed, Cara and Aelyx must fight for their life together as well as the safety of both of their planets.
I am so happy with the way this book turned out. All the questions you've had in the previous books about Jackson and Aisley, Cara's brother, what happens to Serene now that David has passed away? All those question will be answered in this book, with some crazy action that will keep you on your toes.
The romance in this book does not disappoint. After having the distance between Cara and Aelyx in the last book, it was such a relief to see them together in this one, working side by side to create a future for themselves. While I loved reading about the two of them, because they just seem like a married couple already, what I really enjoyed reading about was how Serene was dealing with the passing of David, as well as the new budding romance between Aelyx and Cara's siblings. Wink wink.
The world-builidng was about the same level as the other books, this time we get to see lots from the colony and a few new places on Earth as well as some space ships, which was alright. It was very well written but definitely not the main focus of the book.
Overall, I loved the action, the storyline, the characters. Basically everything. I loved how the author decided to end the story and I will definitely be reading more from this author. I highly recommend this series to everyone who loves YA Fantasy books, you won't be disappointed.
Happy Reading,
Aneta
We pick up the story with Cara and Aelyx setting out to the colony. The place where they are supposed to get their happily ever after among their fellow humans and L'ehirs. But when the ancient race of Aribol reach out to them, giving them the option of severing the contact between the two planets or being destroyed, Cara and Aelyx must fight for their life together as well as the safety of both of their planets.
I am so happy with the way this book turned out. All the questions you've had in the previous books about Jackson and Aisley, Cara's brother, what happens to Serene now that David has passed away? All those question will be answered in this book, with some crazy action that will keep you on your toes.
The romance in this book does not disappoint. After having the distance between Cara and Aelyx in the last book, it was such a relief to see them together in this one, working side by side to create a future for themselves. While I loved reading about the two of them, because they just seem like a married couple already, what I really enjoyed reading about was how Serene was dealing with the passing of David, as well as the new budding romance between Aelyx and Cara's siblings. Wink wink.
The world-builidng was about the same level as the other books, this time we get to see lots from the colony and a few new places on Earth as well as some space ships, which was alright. It was very well written but definitely not the main focus of the book.
Overall, I loved the action, the storyline, the characters. Basically everything. I loved how the author decided to end the story and I will definitely be reading more from this author. I highly recommend this series to everyone who loves YA Fantasy books, you won't be disappointed.
Happy Reading,
Aneta
October 10, 2016
A very quick, sweet and to the point conclusion to Aelyx and Cara's story. I didn't LOVE it but I really enjoyed seeing their story arc complete :) 3.75-4 stars
September 4, 2016
*3,5 stars*
İlk kitabı beğenmiş, ikinciye bayılmıştım. Hatta ikinci kitapta o kadar eğlendim ki ister istemez 3. kitap için beklentim arttı. Beklediğimi bulabildim mi? Eh, biraz biraz.
Eğlence açısından beklediğimden daha zayıftı ve son 100 sayfanın başlarında falan bi ara sıkılır gibi oldum. Sonrasında olayların bi kopma noktası var ama orada da beynim biraz sulandı açıkçası. Hatta kitabı ilk bitirişimde oraları fazla hızlı geçtiğim için falan dikkatimi veremedim herhalde dedim ama son 100 sayfayı tekrar bi okudum, yine bi darlandım. Sıkıcı değildi ama kitabı bi kenara bırakıp da film izleyesim, Karanlık Zihinler okuyasım geldi.
Savaşçı ikinci kitaptan daha az sürükleyiciydi ama seri okunmaya değer bir seri bence :')
İlk kitabı beğenmiş, ikinciye bayılmıştım. Hatta ikinci kitapta o kadar eğlendim ki ister istemez 3. kitap için beklentim arttı. Beklediğimi bulabildim mi? Eh, biraz biraz.
Eğlence açısından beklediğimden daha zayıftı ve son 100 sayfanın başlarında falan bi ara sıkılır gibi oldum. Sonrasında olayların bi kopma noktası var ama orada da beynim biraz sulandı açıkçası. Hatta kitabı ilk bitirişimde oraları fazla hızlı geçtiğim için falan dikkatimi veremedim herhalde dedim ama son 100 sayfayı tekrar bi okudum, yine bi darlandım. Sıkıcı değildi ama kitabı bi kenara bırakıp da film izleyesim, Karanlık Zihinler okuyasım geldi.
Savaşçı ikinci kitaptan daha az sürükleyiciydi ama seri okunmaya değer bir seri bence :')
April 20, 2017
actual rating 3.5
Nice finish to previous two books.I cannot say which book among three was my favorite but I liked the first one probably a little bit more than its two sequels; however I’m satisfied with all three of them. All three are entertaining and kept me interested enough that I read them.
The third book wraps everything neatly and have enough actions to be good action sci fi. Characters are again very well processed and every situation or dialog happening between main and side line characters is believable. Sure the whole story telling was simple in my taste but I cannot complain as I’m far past my YA years: D.
March 21, 2018
This was a really good trilogy! Overall I would give it 4 stars it was very enjoyable and I’m glad I read it!
January 24, 2019
United is a satisfying conclusion to a very fun series (Alien student exchange program…YES!). It is a rather quick trilogy with three rather small books that are a good pace with amusing characters. I was so excited after book one that I read book two and three within a couple days of finishing book one. I love the mix of sci-fi and fantasy in books so I tend to eat them up quickly and this was for sure one to indulge!
My quick and simple overall: amusing and entertaining trilogy that is quick to read.
My quick and simple overall: amusing and entertaining trilogy that is quick to read.
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July 5, 2021A delightful series.
June 5, 2017
The stakes are increased in this final instalment, with an armageddon kind of story, with the humans and the L'eirh both being under threat from a third alien race, who seem to be aeons ahead in technology. Of course, there is nothing better than death threats to bring everyone together.
This very much felt like a scifi adventure, with tense action scenes where our characters fight for survival. I very much enjoyed it and the mystery behind these Aribol, with some very interesting details. Even if some aspects were a little simplistic, or rather too neatly sorted by the end, and the YA romance aspects a little too sweet at times, it was still an entertaining story. In all, a very good series :O)
This very much felt like a scifi adventure, with tense action scenes where our characters fight for survival. I very much enjoyed it and the mystery behind these Aribol, with some very interesting details. Even if some aspects were a little simplistic, or rather too neatly sorted by the end, and the YA romance aspects a little too sweet at times, it was still an entertaining story. In all, a very good series :O)
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July 20, 2016I am SUPER excited for this book to come out! And Aelyx is absolutely swoon-worthy!
The best part? It comes out in two weeks, August 2nd, which is my birthday so I will be treating myself to United on that day!
The best part? It comes out in two weeks, August 2nd, which is my birthday so I will be treating myself to United on that day!
September 11, 2017
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January 29, 2018A satisfying conclusion to the series. I am now okay leaving the characters to grow on their own. It's funny how attached you get to fictional characters, especially in a series. This one was a little scary here and there. Loved the ship and the fact that the two worlds had to come together to save themselves.
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August 28, 2015AELYXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
February 5, 2017
Holy shit... I finished this in a day - and now I'm completely devastated...
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August 28, 2015
*clears throat*
This book gives me life. I have been waiting for it to be announced for ages!! Come on, August 2016!
May 3, 2018
I don't hate this series, I just I couldn't care what happens to the characters and their world... sorry not sorry
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August 28, 2015OH. MY. GOD.
August 4, 2016
This was just the perfect ending for this series. <3
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June 11, 2017IT EXISTS!
THERE IS GOING TO BE A THIRD BOOK!
OH MY SOUR SKITTLES!
NEED NEED NEED NEED NEED
THERE IS GOING TO BE A THIRD BOOK!
OH MY SOUR SKITTLES!
NEED NEED NEED NEED NEED
April 16, 2020
GdL con Edicola & Libreria: le nostre passioni...
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Lettura fatta obbligatoriamente in originale, in quanto, questo capitolo conclusivo, come troppo spesso succede, non è stato tradotto in italiano 🤬
Questo terzo volume conferma quanto espresso nei primi due capitoli (di cui ho dovuto fare una rilettura veloce perché c’erano troppi particolari che non ricordavo): è uno YA con alcuni difetti ma pieno di dolcezza e tenerezza che fanno sempre bene.
Tornando ai difetti, su tutto c’è l’ingenuità della storia e poi la strapotenza di Cara.
In mezzo ad alieni super intelligenti, potenziati sia fisicamente che mentalmente, tecnologicamente avanzanti, mi dà un filo (giusto un filo … 😑) fastidio che c'è la one girl band che risolve tutto.
Comunque, la storia è ben scritta, appassionate e scorrevole e la dolcezza tra Cara e Aelix vale tutto la serie 🤗
Simpatici e ben approfonditi anche gli altri personaggi.
E poi, finalmente, un che, ultimamente, è di moda scrivere, perché fa figo 😤
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lettura fatta obbligatoriamente in originale, in quanto, questo capitolo conclusivo, come troppo spesso succede, non è stato tradotto in italiano 🤬
Questo terzo volume conferma quanto espresso nei primi due capitoli (di cui ho dovuto fare una rilettura veloce perché c’erano troppi particolari che non ricordavo): è uno YA con alcuni difetti ma pieno di dolcezza e tenerezza che fanno sempre bene.
Tornando ai difetti, su tutto c’è l’ingenuità della storia e poi la strapotenza di Cara.
In mezzo ad alieni super intelligenti, potenziati sia fisicamente che mentalmente, tecnologicamente avanzanti, mi dà un filo (giusto un filo … 😑) fastidio che c'è la one girl band che risolve tutto.
Comunque, la storia è ben scritta, appassionate e scorrevole e la dolcezza tra Cara e Aelix vale tutto la serie 🤗
Simpatici e ben approfonditi anche gli altri personaggi.
E poi, finalmente, un che, ultimamente, è di moda scrivere, perché fa figo 😤
January 18, 2020
3 stars
A decent end to the series but a little bit of a let down. I'm not sure what I was hoping for but it jist lacked something for me. Also many of the characters really got on my nerves in this book.
The ending was fine but a little unrealistic, even for sci fi.
It was also quite repetitive and I was bored a few times and speed read until a good point.
It was a nice series but I was hoping for more.
A decent end to the series but a little bit of a let down. I'm not sure what I was hoping for but it jist lacked something for me. Also many of the characters really got on my nerves in this book.
The ending was fine but a little unrealistic, even for sci fi.
It was also quite repetitive and I was bored a few times and speed read until a good point.
It was a nice series but I was hoping for more.
June 2, 2018
Exactly what I picture when I see the name Melissa Landers. This book managed to be action-packed and suspenseful all while maintaining a light and funny tone. It was clean and safe, with no OP drama so typical of YA fiction. Thanks for the fun ride, Ms. Landers. I will miss Cara and Aelyx.
February 22, 2021
2/21/21: So going into this, I had absolutely no memory of what happened here. I mean, the things I remembered being the end of this trilogy were actually from the 2nd book lol. So I was pleasantly surprised that this was actually pretty action packed, especially when compared to the previous two books. I'm glad this was able to end on a positive note, even though there were some less than positive moments
11/10/16: Thank God this was loads better than the last book. I was really concerned going in to this because the second book was such a let down, but this was so good. Aelyx and Cara are so cute together, and there were a lot of nice moments between them throughout the entire book, even when they were arguing sometimes. Syrine isn't my favorite character, but I could sympathize with her. . I was concerned that this was going to end badly, but it didn't. I really wish this series would be made into a movie, becuase I would watch the hell out of it.
11/10/16: Thank God this was loads better than the last book. I was really concerned going in to this because the second book was such a let down, but this was so good. Aelyx and Cara are so cute together, and there were a lot of nice moments between them throughout the entire book, even when they were arguing sometimes. Syrine isn't my favorite character, but I could sympathize with her. . I was concerned that this was going to end badly, but it didn't. I really wish this series would be made into a movie, becuase I would watch the hell out of it.
May 20, 2017
What happened? WHAT HAPPENED? I LOVED book 1. I really enjoyed book 2 as well. Why did this fall so flat for me? I don't get it. I loved the romance and the characters in the previous two books, but this book felt so different. I just found myself so bored throughout this book, and I found myself skim reading the middle. I can't put into words why, honestly. I just lost all interest in the story. The introduction of The Aribol, the colony, The Way, none of it pulled me in and Cara and Aelyx didn't have the same spark as I felt before. The plot got a bit too action-heavy, and lost the simple, cuteness of the first book. It's safe to say I'm extremely disappointed by this conclusion. But, I still loved the first two books, so I'd still recommend this series.
February 8, 2017
So... it's over. This is a bittersweet feeling. I feel accomplished that I finished another good trilogy but at the same time I don't think I was ready for my adventures with these characters to be over and I think the author wasn't ready neither. It was a nice conclusion, super fast paced and I really liked it. Sadly I could tell the author was told to put an end to the story within 300 pages and it felt really rushed at times. I'm still extreamly thankful that we got a conclusion though!! Because we almost didn't and that would have sucked!! But I still think this story needed at least one more book, just like Melissa intended. Goodbye Cara an Aelyx, it's been fun getting to know you.
November 21, 2016
Wow, I'm pretty disappointed. This has been a young YA sci-fi series with very teen characters but this final instalment wasn't what I expected. It was somewhat repetitive in terms of the drama from the previous two books and the angst felt over-manufactured. I've liked both Aeylx and Cara in this series but even they frayed my nerves in United. The baddies were over-baddy! I definitely prefer Melissa Landers' more mature books in the same genre.
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