Review: SYLO

SYLO by D.J. Machale Published by Razorbill on July 2, 2013 Genres: Young Adult-Science Fiction Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Gifted Buy on Amazon Goodreads Does Tucker Pierce have what it takes to be a hero when the U.S. military quarantines his island? Fourteen-year-old Tucker Pierce prefers to fly under the radar. He’s used to navigating around summer tourists in his hometown on idyllic Pemberwick Island, Maine. He’s content to sit on the sidelines as a backup player on the high school football team. And though his best friend Quinn tells him to “go for it,” he’s too chicken to ask Tori Sleeper on a date. There’s always tomorrow, he figures. Then Pemberwick Island is invaded by a mysterious branch of the U.S. military called SYLO. And sitting on...

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Review: Captives

Captives by Jill Williamson on February 19, 2013 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian, Young Adult-Science Fiction Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads One choice could destroy them all. When eighteen-year-old Levi returned from Denver City with his latest scavenged finds, he never imagined he’d find his village of Glenrock decimated, loved ones killed, and many—including his fiancée, Jem—taken captive. Now alone, Levi is determined to rescue what remains of his people, even if it means entering the Safe Lands, a walled city that seems anything but safe. Omar knows he betrayed his brother by sending him away, but helping the enforcers was necessary. Living off the land and clinging to an outdated religion holds his village back....

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Review: The Planet Thieves

The Planet Thieves by Dan Krokos Published by Starscape on May 21, 2013 Genres: Young Adult-Science Fiction Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Two weeks ago, thirteen-year-old Mason Stark and seventeen of his fellow cadets from the Academy for Earth Space Command boarded theSS Egypt. The trip was supposed to be a short routine voyage to log their required spacetime for summer quarter. But routine goes out the airlock when they’re attacked by the Tremist, an alien race who have been at war with humanity for the last sixty years. With the captain and crew dead, injured, or taken prisoner, Mason and the cadets are all that’s left to warn the ESC. And soon they find out exactly why the Tremist chose this ship to attack:...

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Review: False Memory

False Memory by Dan Krokos Published by Hyperion Book CH on August 24, 2012 Genres: Young Adult-Science Fiction Source: Bought Buy on Amazon Goodreads Miranda wakes up alone on a park bench with no memory. In her panic, she releases a mysterious energy that incites pure terror in everyone around her. Except Peter, a boy who isn’t at all surprised by Miranda’s shocking ability. Left with no choice but to trust this stranger, Miranda discovers she was trained to be a weapon and is part of an elite force of genetically-altered teens who possess flawless combat skills and powers strong enough to destroy a city. But adjusting to her old life isn’t easy—especially with Noah, the boyfriend she can’t remember loving. Then Miranda uncovers a dark truth that sets her team...

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Review: Asunder

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Asunder by Jodi Meadows Published by HarperTeen on January 29, 2012 Genres: Young Adult-Science Fiction Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads DARKSOULS Ana has always been the only one. Asunder. Apart. But after Templedark, when many residents of Heart were lost forever, some hold Ana responsible for the darksouls–and the newsouls who may be born in their place. SHADOWS Many are afraid of Ana’s presence, a constant reminder of unstoppable changes and the unknown. When sylph begin behaving differently toward her and people turn violent, Ana must...

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