Ratings264
Average rating3.6
This came as a highly recommended fictional “block buster” and I caved. I liked it overall. Here's the deal, you could argue Aveyard is benefiting from the currently popularized genre within which this novel belongs. However, take a bit, look past the hype, and discover how well written this was. The characters were dynamic and compelling. The story had more depth than I expected despite its clear function as act one of the series. Precursory, though it was, nothing was overly complex. On the other hand, the author avoided maddening simplicity, creating another clear bonus. As in each three-to-four star rating, nothing was necessarily wrong with this book. Elements of the plot felt rushed, especially moving from the final moments of rising action and into the climax. Regardless, for a breakout novel, this deserves every bit of the attention it is receiving. Bravo Victoria. Keep it up.