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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I hoped for after Skinned,
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This review is from: Crashed (Skinned, Book 2) (Hardcover)
After reading Skinned I had trouble believing I';d have to wait months and months for the next in the series. Wasserman created a dystopian world out of teens who should have been dead, but have instead been uploaded into new computerized brains and bodies. The new bodies have all the memories of the old person, but - aren't that old person at all, because they can't actually have feelings, at least not like they used to.
This book started out a bit slowly, but by about 50 pages in I was hooked just like the last book. This one takes Lia to grittier, less comfortable places as she learns the history of the mechs she lives with and of the BioMax corporation who created them. I'm really enchanted with the originality here, and even though I personally would edit the book down to be a bit thinner - it moved quickly once it got going and was an excellent read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Sci-Fi,
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This review is from: Crashed (Skinned, Book 2) (Hardcover)
I love good science fiction, and Crashed as well as Skinned have all the elements that to me make up a good sci fi story. Most importantly, the characters have to be great because they are what anchor all of that sometimes unbelievable science. This book certainly delivers in that regard. Following the struggles of Lia, Riley and all the other mechs as they struggle to come to terms with their humanity makes for some captivating reading. The author has constructed characters that are rich, intelligent, compelling and easy to care for, get mad at and empathize with.
Like most of my other favorite sci fi, this book takes on social conventions, morality, and ethics. It calls in to question the very definition of life, the soul, and what exactly makes us human. This book is full of stuff for discussion, but does not sacrifice the story to prove it's points. The plot itself is intricate and full of betrayals, disappointments and triumphs. This book covers a lot of ground at a fast clip and is a book that both teens and adults will easily relate to. In fact, if you are an adult fan and are wary of reading this series because it is labeled YA then you are really missing out. This is some exciting, well written, fast paced stuff. MILD SPOILER ALERT::: My only compaint was about the end. I think it was a great set up for the next book, but I really wish Lia hadn't lied. I had hoped she could have finally left all the lies behind. Oh well, all in all still a great read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Old ideas with some new twists,
By Taylor Corbet "Taylor Corbet" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Crashed (Skinned, Book 2) (Hardcover)
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I was actually pretty surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It relies on some well explored old ideas about teenage identity crisis mixed in with some sci fi philosophy, but I think it was very well executed. I especially liked the fact that despite the fact that this is a YA book, the author didn't underestimate the reader or downplay anything. Unlike other young adult books where the plot and ending are completely predictable from the first page, this series is good about keeping one on edge. I look forward to the next one.
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