ARC Review: Rise of the Wolves (The Chronopoint Chronicles #2) by J.E. Reed

Rating:

3.25 / 5 stars

 

Synopsis:

 

He’s been watching…

Kiuno stands on the frontlines. She’s battled grueling trials, crippling heartache, and the horrendous monsters of the realms. But looming shadows tell her the battle is far from over.

Monstrous forces are gathering with the intent to tear them all apart. Whispers of war and betrayal increase unrest among the alliances, and rumors of the lightning user are spreading.

They need to reach the end of this wretched game, but it’ll take an army and with the leaders at odds, can anyone bring them together?

Review:

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to say that I was kind of surprised that I still remember what happened in the first book even though I’ve read the first one months and months ago. I don’t remember ALL of it, but I do remember a lot. I got some problem remembering some of the characters, but it all came back to me the more I read.

For me this was better than the first book. I really saw an improvement in the characters and how the story continues. I still can’t relate to Kiuno though. I don’t get her at all. The writing is still good. But what I really noticed was how the way the characters talked/conversed with each other. They were all from the present but unfortunately, they were sucked into a game called Chronopoint and then time passed – a year from what I remember because someone was keeping track of the days – and they are still stuck in Chronopoint but the way they talked changed dramatically in a short period of time. I mean, the way they converse was not natural. There were parts in the book where they were talking as if they are in medieval time.

I liked what happened to Reece, though I was kind of already expecting that from the very beginning of the second book. I loved the wedding scene because KJ and Palindrome are my favorite characters in this book. Also, Maltack! Maltack is the sweetest. And the ending was a really great way to end this book. That was a nice cliff hanger.

Overall, I think this was a huge improvement than the last one and Running with Wolves was already good so that says a lot. I would really suggest this to all readers who enjoy these kinds of stories. My gamer, fantasy, fight-scene-lover readers out there, I urge you to read this one. This one is tailored for you.

Congratulations J.E. Reed for creating another wonderful book! Will be waiting for the third one for sure.

If you want to read my review of the first book, Running with Wolves. The link is here: https://unravelthestory.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/arc-review-running-with-the-wolves-by-j-e-reed/

 

Thank you so much for reading!

ARC review: Running with the Wolves by J.E. Reed

Rating:

🌟🌟🌟 / 5

 

Synopsis:

Ten realms will test everything.

For two years she led an alliance, forming bonds with people from around the world—but someone was watching. Chronopoint was only meant to be a game, until she found herself trapped in that world.

Fighting to survive, Kiuno discovers she’s not the only player who has been thrown into this strange land. Hideous, twisted monsters only seen in nightmares plague their every move. Untold powers lie at the hands of the chosen and flames dance at her fingertips.

Can Kiuno find the players from her alliance or will she be too late and discover death has taken far more than she ever imagined?

 

Review:

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was in a state of confusion in the intro but that’s almost always the case for me. The opening parts of this book was rather slow but it immediately kept up the pace. I enjoyed the idea of players getting sucked into the game and then there are those unlucky people who got sucked into the game rather unsuccessfully (like apparating in Harry Potter and they get splinched).

The writing is strong, and I’d even say that it’s really good. Even though I find the writing to be great, the characters for me were rather bland. Kiuno obviously was the chosen one with this unexplained powerful magic and is this heroine I expect to wreck havoc and be awesome and strong. I was disappointed in most of her parts, due to the fact that she has this power and is the protagonist of our story but I do not connect with her at all. Of all, I liked Blue and Maltack best and the drinking session of the group was my favorite scene.

I can see why people who read this says that it’s like the Hunger Games and Ready Player One met and mated and this was the resulting offspring. A lot of gamers and adventure seekers would really enjoy this novel.

There are a lot of unanswered questions but I’m pretty sure that there’s a second book for this based on where it left off. There are a lot of unanswered questions but I’m pretty sure that there’s a second book for this based on where it left off. I would highly suggest the book if you’re looking for some adventure in foreign lands, sword fights, and encounters with wild creatures. 🌲🌵🌞🌧️❄️

Over all I think the book is good, just not what I’m planning to read at the moment that’s why I gave it a three. Thank you so much to the author, J.E. Reed, for providing me a copy of the novel. 😄 You are the sweetest! And good job on your book. 💜

Thanks for reading!

Warcross by Marie Lu (Warcross #1)

Photo by Cerize Sicat

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5  stars

Synopsis:

For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.

Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire.

 

Review:

As always, I was not disappointed with Marie Lu’s book. This new addition to her stories is addicting. The story itself is very visual and full of amazing descriptions of Hideo Tanaka’s made up arenas. The neurolink sort of reminded me of the new movie called Ready Player One (to be released 2018) where it’s set in the future and he plays games using his glasses because there’s nowhere nice to go to. Also being a fan of Marie Lu, I knew from the very beginning that there’s going to be a very big plot twist in the middle or at the end of this book which I was right all along. It was so action-packed and amazing that I couldn’t wait to go home from work so I could read it. Just imagine if The Hunger Games and The Matrix had a baby. THIS IS THE BABY.

What makes this book so amazing as well is that it’s very diverse. The main characters are from different nations like Emika is Chinese-American, Hideo is Japanese, there’s a kid in a wheelchair, and gay characters. The story itself is not so different from what we live in now that there’s even a black market which weirdly reminds me of Pirate Bay (the site where you download illegal stuffs).

I’ve got so many questions and the ending of the book seems to be telling us that the next one would be as amazing as this one or even better. All I know is, I CAN NOT WAIT.