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pause_theframe's review against another edition
5.0
What an interesting, gripping and quite intricate (in such a good way) read. This is the first time I’ve been introduced to this author and I will definitely both be keeping my eyes out for future works and also be reading all the previous books.
This is written very well and has a unique story to tell. I loved getting inside the minds of the characters, reading through hacking and the likes, as I love tech. I’m also a sucker for books that have a detailed story, one in which the author has taken the time to create characters with depth and a storyline that has layers to it, in order to really bring the read to life and keep you on your toes.
I found the pace good. It matched the story and level of detail, nothing too rush, but also it didn’t lag. I think that really added to the fun of this read, as I wasn’t just floating through it, I was swept along in the excitement and enjoying every page.
** I received an arc and chose to provide my honest review.
This is written very well and has a unique story to tell. I loved getting inside the minds of the characters, reading through hacking and the likes, as I love tech. I’m also a sucker for books that have a detailed story, one in which the author has taken the time to create characters with depth and a storyline that has layers to it, in order to really bring the read to life and keep you on your toes.
I found the pace good. It matched the story and level of detail, nothing too rush, but also it didn’t lag. I think that really added to the fun of this read, as I wasn’t just floating through it, I was swept along in the excitement and enjoying every page.
** I received an arc and chose to provide my honest review.
paragraphsandpages's review against another edition
2.0
First off, I would like to thank the publisher and author for providing me this ARC to review. Please note that the version I read was an advanced copy, and certain events/language may be changed in the published edition.
Stars (Out of 10): 3/10 Stars
Spoiler Free: I wanted to like this book, as the concept seemed super neat and reminded me of books such as The Program and Dark Eden, but the execution was just terrible.
I believe I saw somewhere that this is a re-release of a story originally written in 2012, so maybe that’s part of it, it just didn’t age well. And if I’m being honest, many parts of the story did feel pretty dated. (EDIT: I now know that this is incorrect, and rather some of the reviews at the beginning of my copy were misleading. Regardless, I still find the references and some of the tropes outdated. In writing in such a quickly changing area, it’s pretty important to either invent new references that cannot become outdated, or ensure any references used (such as the fact that everyone listened to Daft Punk in this book) are as relevant as possible. In my opinion, anytime popular culture is involved, you always run the risk of it being cringy, and unfortunately almost all of the pop culture use in this book was.)
But even if the story had been written now, with references that worked still in today’s time, the over-stereotyped characters matched with the juvenile, and at times, contradicting writing also would have made me rate this book the way I did.
Specifically in terms of characters, it was kind of ridiculous, and at times insulting, how certain types of characters were categorized. We have Varian, the gamer obsessed with WOW and changed his real-life name to his character one, who only dresses in black and wears a trench coat? We also have Raven, a punk looking girl who our narrator hates from the start because of how off-putting she is. And it continues on, with the stereotyped cheerleader and the lanky, quiet guy. Lastly, the most likable character is the dead best friend, as she is given the most characterization, even when compared to the narrator. (Also, there’s a lot of crying and emotions in this book that feel very fake and extreme.
In addition, we have a random romance thrown in that is very on and off and reminds me a lot of younger high school relationships. It honestly was all over the place, and without it, I probably would’ve rated the book higher.
Back to writing, it felt simple, and while this was good during the explanation of confusing, techy moments, it just contributed to the dated feeling of the entire novel. Additionally, I’m not sure if this book just hasn’t gone through any editing yet (have an ARC copy), but there was tons of errors that led to confusion during some scenes. But the main issue with the writing was how it contradicted itself sometimes, showing us one fact and then pulling an entirely different conclusion from it. (The most obvious example being a 3 day period shown, and then having that period being described as a week.)
Additionally, the ending left some things unresolved, and for a stand-alone book I find that very off putting. My favorite part about stand-alones is that they’re usually all wrapped up in a bow by the end of it, or at least don’t purposely introduce new “twists” in the last few chapters that never get resolved.
I do have to admit that the plot was semi intriguing though. The main reason I finished this off was because of the plot, and wanting to find out the secrets behind everything. If some of the other things above had been improved, I could see myself recommending this book based on plot alone. However, it is a package deal, and therefore I cannot recommend this book to people looking for a cool urban sci-fi.
Stars (Out of 10): 3/10 Stars
Spoiler Free: I wanted to like this book, as the concept seemed super neat and reminded me of books such as The Program and Dark Eden, but the execution was just terrible.
I believe I saw somewhere that this is a re-release of a story originally written in 2012, so maybe that’s part of it, it just didn’t age well. And if I’m being honest, many parts of the story did feel pretty dated. (EDIT: I now know that this is incorrect, and rather some of the reviews at the beginning of my copy were misleading. Regardless, I still find the references and some of the tropes outdated. In writing in such a quickly changing area, it’s pretty important to either invent new references that cannot become outdated, or ensure any references used (such as the fact that everyone listened to Daft Punk in this book) are as relevant as possible. In my opinion, anytime popular culture is involved, you always run the risk of it being cringy, and unfortunately almost all of the pop culture use in this book was.)
But even if the story had been written now, with references that worked still in today’s time, the over-stereotyped characters matched with the juvenile, and at times, contradicting writing also would have made me rate this book the way I did.
Specifically in terms of characters, it was kind of ridiculous, and at times insulting, how certain types of characters were categorized. We have Varian, the gamer obsessed with WOW and changed his real-life name to his character one, who only dresses in black and wears a trench coat? We also have Raven, a punk looking girl who our narrator hates from the start because of how off-putting she is. And it continues on, with the stereotyped cheerleader and the lanky, quiet guy. Lastly, the most likable character is the dead best friend, as she is given the most characterization, even when compared to the narrator. (Also, there’s a lot of crying and emotions in this book that feel very fake and extreme.
In addition, we have a random romance thrown in that is very on and off and reminds me a lot of younger high school relationships. It honestly was all over the place, and without it, I probably would’ve rated the book higher.
Back to writing, it felt simple, and while this was good during the explanation of confusing, techy moments, it just contributed to the dated feeling of the entire novel. Additionally, I’m not sure if this book just hasn’t gone through any editing yet (have an ARC copy), but there was tons of errors that led to confusion during some scenes. But the main issue with the writing was how it contradicted itself sometimes, showing us one fact and then pulling an entirely different conclusion from it. (The most obvious example being a 3 day period shown, and then having that period being described as a week.)
Additionally, the ending left some things unresolved, and for a stand-alone book I find that very off putting. My favorite part about stand-alones is that they’re usually all wrapped up in a bow by the end of it, or at least don’t purposely introduce new “twists” in the last few chapters that never get resolved.
I do have to admit that the plot was semi intriguing though. The main reason I finished this off was because of the plot, and wanting to find out the secrets behind everything. If some of the other things above had been improved, I could see myself recommending this book based on plot alone. However, it is a package deal, and therefore I cannot recommend this book to people looking for a cool urban sci-fi.
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
3.0
I received this copy from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
This book felt like a let down to me I’m afraid - I was hoping for a good thriller with a technology slant. The hacking was good, but the reasons behind it were contrived and didn’t work well for me. The writing wasn’t as strong as I’d have liked either. And the thriller element didn’t leave me on the edge of my seat, it just didn’t quite work.
Not a bad read just not quite what I wanted it to be.
It didn’t help that as an ARC, this had a couple of minor typos etc but also I spotted a glaring error that jarred me out of my reading - the main character is scared of heights in the ropes course and near the end a chapter starts with the fact she’d never been scared of heights! Hopefully that will be fixed by the final version though.
This book felt like a let down to me I’m afraid - I was hoping for a good thriller with a technology slant. The hacking was good, but the reasons behind it were contrived and didn’t work well for me. The writing wasn’t as strong as I’d have liked either. And the thriller element didn’t leave me on the edge of my seat, it just didn’t quite work.
Not a bad read just not quite what I wanted it to be.
It didn’t help that as an ARC, this had a couple of minor typos etc but also I spotted a glaring error that jarred me out of my reading - the main character is scared of heights in the ropes course and near the end a chapter starts with the fact she’d never been scared of heights! Hopefully that will be fixed by the final version though.
leeza_robertson_writes's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really interesting book on technology, the effects of social media and the risks of being a plugged-in generation. This story follows Ada Lovelace, a hacker by the name of Dark Angel who is finally busted for one of her recent hacks after the death of her BFF. Ada ends up in a tech rehab just outside of Settle called ReBoot. It is here the seedy world of tech and data collection leaves the screen of the computer and lands up close and personal into Ada's life. This book looks at some complex issues surrounding the online world and how we all navigate through it as well as teen life. Ada goes from a loner at the beginning of the book to understanding how important offline friends truly are. The fact that I was able to stay so engrossed in this book and polish it off in a couple of nights is really all you need to know about the pace and plot of this book.
If you a looking for something contemporary and relevant to today's life experience, with a hint of mystery and some good character growth then ReWired is for you.
If you a looking for something contemporary and relevant to today's life experience, with a hint of mystery and some good character growth then ReWired is for you.
reviewsfeedblog's review against another edition
2.0
I personally struggled with this book, and admittedly, I couldn't finish it.
I didn't like the main character Ada. Her perspective on life and risks definitely comes from a teenage naivety that I couldn't relate to. Especially, being a Senator's daughter, you would expect her to know better. At least I would!
The vast majority of the writing (so far as I read) was clear and easy to follow. I am not all that technically-minded, but sections describing hacking were written in such a way as to be approachable to all, so I knew what was going on.
I thought there were sections which were quite clearly rushed in order to move the story on; for me, that was what tipped the scales and I knew no matter how hard I tried, this book was not for me.
I didn't like the main character Ada. Her perspective on life and risks definitely comes from a teenage naivety that I couldn't relate to. Especially, being a Senator's daughter, you would expect her to know better. At least I would!
The vast majority of the writing (so far as I read) was clear and easy to follow. I am not all that technically-minded, but sections describing hacking were written in such a way as to be approachable to all, so I knew what was going on.
I thought there were sections which were quite clearly rushed in order to move the story on; for me, that was what tipped the scales and I knew no matter how hard I tried, this book was not for me.
breerashel's review against another edition
2.0
***ARC provided by publishers via netgalley in exchange of honest review***
I thought that the book started off well with an intriguing beginning. I wanted to know more about Ava very quickly and what made her begin hacking.I wish that the author would have explained more about her background as well as the other characters that we meet when Ava is sent to Reboot.I felt like I only got basic information about each character so I was unable to connect with the characters as much as I would have liked to.
The book picked up very quickly after the first few pages which made me feel like I didn't get a very good sense of the plot or Ava before she is sent to Reboot. This also made the book seem less realistic because things moved so quickly that it was hard to grasp any concepts before the book dives into the conspiracy surrounding Reboot.If Ava is as good of a hacker as we are lead to believe then how was she caught so quickly. It seemed like she knew how to cover her tracks in order to not be discovered.I know that she was betrayed but she was careful with the members in her group as well so that didn't even make sense to me.
I thought the book was okay. I wanted more tense, edgy scenes where it was a race against the clock. I think that it would have been interesting to have more focus on the Orwellians as well.
https://fictionedtodeath.blogspot.com/2017/10/rewired-by-s-r-johannes.html
I thought that the book started off well with an intriguing beginning. I wanted to know more about Ava very quickly and what made her begin hacking.I wish that the author would have explained more about her background as well as the other characters that we meet when Ava is sent to Reboot.I felt like I only got basic information about each character so I was unable to connect with the characters as much as I would have liked to.
The book picked up very quickly after the first few pages which made me feel like I didn't get a very good sense of the plot or Ava before she is sent to Reboot. This also made the book seem less realistic because things moved so quickly that it was hard to grasp any concepts before the book dives into the conspiracy surrounding Reboot.If Ava is as good of a hacker as we are lead to believe then how was she caught so quickly. It seemed like she knew how to cover her tracks in order to not be discovered.I know that she was betrayed but she was careful with the members in her group as well so that didn't even make sense to me.
I thought the book was okay. I wanted more tense, edgy scenes where it was a race against the clock. I think that it would have been interesting to have more focus on the Orwellians as well.
https://fictionedtodeath.blogspot.com/2017/10/rewired-by-s-r-johannes.html
rigel's review against another edition
1.0
I'm shocked it took Johannes four years to write this book.
Unfortunately, the characters were flat and cliché and the plot was dragged out longer than it should have been. Unfortunately we are stuck in Ada Lovelace's head which made everything ten times worse. She's self-centered and very often cruel to the people she calls friends, and honestly, just plain stupid. Oh and throw in random girl-girl hate because they like the same boy. That never happens in the real world.
Also, yes we get it social media = bad blah blah blah ugh.
Maybe I should just stop reading books that have plots mainly involving a rehab-type situation. So far, authors just don't seem to get that they need to be respectful about suicide, addiction and all that shebang.
Overall, I'm just disappointed. The end of the book seemed like it was setting up a sequel, but I don't think I'll be picking it up.
Unfortunately, the characters were flat and cliché and the plot was dragged out longer than it should have been. Unfortunately we are stuck in Ada Lovelace's head which made everything ten times worse. She's self-centered and very often cruel to the people she calls friends, and honestly, just plain stupid. Oh and throw in random girl-girl hate because they like the same boy. That never happens in the real world.
Also, yes we get it social media = bad blah blah blah ugh.
Maybe I should just stop reading books that have plots mainly involving a rehab-type situation. So far, authors just don't seem to get that they need to be respectful about suicide, addiction and all that shebang.
Overall, I'm just disappointed. The end of the book seemed like it was setting up a sequel, but I don't think I'll be picking it up.
minathefangirl's review against another edition
First time I DNF'd a book and I feel a little bad about it because it started off okay and seemed like it had potential. The whole hacker group and badass hacker girl concept was cool, but as the story progressed - and I'm proud of myself for even reaching halfway and not DNFing sooner - the cast of characters just continued to feel stereotypical and half-baked, and there was no point in the book anywhere where I felt the "thriller" part come into play. Writing wasn't that great either and at times just felt lazy.
empireofstroms's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating: 4,5 out of 5 stars.
I've got this E-books through Netgalley in return for my honest opinion.
I loved this book. It felt like a mix between Warcross by Marie Lu and The Program by Suzanne Young, Two books that I've enjoyed. The book was well written, the characters were really cool and I felt like they were in their right places. The writing style was really enjoyable. Not to easy but not to difficult either.
I feel like this was a really good book, and definitely worth it to buy!
I've got this E-books through Netgalley in return for my honest opinion.
I loved this book. It felt like a mix between Warcross by Marie Lu and The Program by Suzanne Young, Two books that I've enjoyed. The book was well written, the characters were really cool and I felt like they were in their right places. The writing style was really enjoyable. Not to easy but not to difficult either.
I feel like this was a really good book, and definitely worth it to buy!
ania_star's review
5.0
Recieved from Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for honest review
Recently (well, since reading Ready Player One) I've been really into any kind of techy/hacking/thriller-ish book, and this is reall good one.
We follow Ada, senetors daughter by day and hacker Dark Angel by night. She was hacking with her best friend, until she died. She is still greatly affected by her death and is kind of anti social.
One day, after White House hack, she gets picked up by FBI and taken to rehab. There is where thing really get complicated.
It really gripping and interesting book, that you cann't put down. I really enjoed reading it. I usually cheak few review, before reading a book and I'm very happy I didn't do that with this one, it really good to be suprised by amazing plot twist.
Highly recommend it!
Recently (well, since reading Ready Player One) I've been really into any kind of techy/hacking/thriller-ish book, and this is reall good one.
We follow Ada, senetors daughter by day and hacker Dark Angel by night. She was hacking with her best friend, until she died. She is still greatly affected by her death and is kind of anti social.
One day, after White House hack, she gets picked up by FBI and taken to rehab. There is where thing really get complicated.
It really gripping and interesting book, that you cann't put down. I really enjoed reading it. I usually cheak few review, before reading a book and I'm very happy I didn't do that with this one, it really good to be suprised by amazing plot twist.
Highly recommend it!