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| Read on June 10, 2013 |
Expected Publication Date: October 29, 2013
Publisher: FSG (Macmillan)
Format: ARC
Page Count: 400 pages
Source: Publisher in exchange for an honest review
Series: Crewel World, #2
This review is entirely spoiler free, even if you haven't read book one, Crewel.
Altered is dazzling, epic sequel that had me in moments of suspense and others loving to explore this new exotic world with Adelice. Gennifer Albin nailed it with this sequel.
After the mind-blowing ending of Crewel, the circumstances have changed, and everything is deceptive and dangerous. Albin does a fantastic job at building upon this new world and developing the characters even further. It's so interesting to see how much things have changed since Crewel - Altered brings forth a world that will shock you, shake you, and have you in its clutches. This is easily one of the best sequels I've ever read. It plays upon the already built arc of a story, while adding new key elements that were brilliant. I love everything about this series, and you should too. It's absolutely fantastic.
The characters are truly one of a kind. Adelice starts off a bit naïve in the first book, but now that everything has changed, she's fierce and strong, and she knows what she wants from the world. Albin took her character development to a whole new level in Altered; it proves that Adelice is one of the best protagonists out there in YA. Loyal, determined, and a gem of a protagonist, Adelice is stunning. But only does Adelice evolve and morph in Altered; Jost and Erik evolve as well. They become awesome heroes who would do anything to protect Adelice, and I really appreciated Albin's way of progressing their relationships with Adelice. Altered is a phenomenal sequel that's not just unique, it's addictive.
That ending! Woah! Gennifer Albin is a master of plot twists, and there are so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming. Altered will wrap itself around your mind, and you won't be able to put this novel down. Mind-bending, mind-blowing, and 100% consuming, Altered is an incredible addition to this masterpiece of a series. I need the third book like crazy!
Overall, Altered is marvelous sequel that had me on the edge the entire time, and I loved every second of it.
M Y R A T I N G
Anywhere warm with a beautiful beach and tranquility so I can catch up on reading.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway Brad. Lately I've been craving a trip to Italy, it's not very imaginative, I hope that's not to boring an answer.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a dream of mine to do a European Castle Tour. I've always been intrigued by medieval court life, and I think those castles are the most romantic, mysterious, beautiful buildings there are.
ReplyDeleteProbably the Versailles during the French Revolution, for a visit :)
ReplyDeleteParallel Universe
ReplyDeleteWell, if it's in the universe, I'd love to go to Jupiter. It's my favorite planet. :D
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