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jenlynnhill's review
4.0
I liked this book because you learned a little bit more about these characters, and about Zach's ultimate plan. It was sad reading about the death of Willow's mother, but then towards the end of the book Willow reads the letter and you see why that was the only choice. I'm torn between the Tony/Alec/Willow love triangle though. Especially now that Tony has become one of Zach's soldiers. Can't wait to read the next one to see what happens!
jenniferx's review
3.0
Was sick for the weekend and read this series. Enjoyed it enough to forget how bad I felt. Not on the reread list.
scearceka's review
5.0
Disclaimer: I received an unedited ARC e-copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is the third in the ELE Series, and the story just keeps getting better and better. I'm attached to the characters, engrossed in the story, and glad that I'm not in their situation!! The triangle between Willow, Alec, and Tony is just insane, and I'm not sure who I want to win. Aside from that, Zack is a complete jerk, and he just keeps getting creepier and more evil every time he's mentioned. Willow's friends are all amazing, and her little brother Sebastian is just the cutest thing, I love the way he talks. =)
This one made me laugh out loud (the Trivial Pursuit questions about Beiber and Gaga were hilarious, and when Willow called Zack a sparkly vampire, I thought I'd die laughing), cry quite a few times (you'll know them when you get there), and I definitely cursed at a few characters/scenes, especially the "To Be Continued" at the end. I NEED to know what happens!!!
The story keeps building and building, and we're nowhere near the end. I can't wait to see what Rebecca and Courtney come up with next! =)
10 stars (even though it only says 5)
This is the third in the ELE Series, and the story just keeps getting better and better. I'm attached to the characters, engrossed in the story, and glad that I'm not in their situation!! The triangle between Willow, Alec, and Tony is just insane, and I'm not sure who I want to win. Aside from that, Zack is a complete jerk, and he just keeps getting creepier and more evil every time he's mentioned. Willow's friends are all amazing, and her little brother Sebastian is just the cutest thing, I love the way he talks. =)
This one made me laugh out loud (the Trivial Pursuit questions about Beiber and Gaga were hilarious, and when Willow called Zack a sparkly vampire, I thought I'd die laughing), cry quite a few times (you'll know them when you get there), and I definitely cursed at a few characters/scenes, especially the "To Be Continued" at the end. I NEED to know what happens!!!
The story keeps building and building, and we're nowhere near the end. I can't wait to see what Rebecca and Courtney come up with next! =)
10 stars (even though it only says 5)
nannyf's review
5.0
Again this book continues exactly where book 2, Finding ELE, ended - with a confrontation between Willow, Tony and Zack.
Willow has to watch helplessly as members of her family, and friends, are captured by soldiers, and taken away to goodness only knows where.
As the fight begins to find and free them Willow has to watch as someone important to her becomes infected with the red injection, and she fears they will turn into a Reaper one day. Can she stop this from happening? Only time will tell.
Willow's powers are important to everyone, including those who caused the problems in the first place. Both her parents and Dr Hastings understand this, though their reasons for wanting those powers differ greatly. Dr Hastings uses any means necessary to attempt to gain those powers for himself, causing untold heartache for everyone along the way, including his own daughter, Candy, who escaped the shelter with Willow.
Willow has a lot of growing up to do in this story, whether she wants to or not!
She has to deal with loss, death, love problems, lying to those she loves, and going it alone at times.
She doesn't believe she has any other choice but to do things on her own, but those around her will protect her with their lives if necessary. Unfortunately this comes true for someone very close to her.
Again this book grips you instantly you start to read, the authors keep up the pace from the very beginning and don't allow you to take a breath until the last line! I was totally caught up in this story, and the series, and I honestly don't want to think about finishing the series!
raeanne's review
4.0
The Good:
Found out more about Tony
Willow's character progression and realizations
Original villain returns
Found out more about their powers and the shelter
Funny, light moments amid the trauma and drama
Twists & turns while being suspenseful and mysterious
The Bad & The Other:
Cliffhanger
Love (tri-)angle with Willow and Tony's side being instalove
Absentee parents
I'd completely forgotten about her photographic memory from the first book, which conveniently rears its head again
It's great getting back into the over-arching plot. Of course, the full truth and resolution won't come until the last book.
But the blurb is SO wrong about it being gritty. It's still clean with goody-two shoe teens. There's some violence but it's happy and hopeful. It's not harsh at all. It's get a PG rating at worse.
It's a fun, sweet escapist adventure following Willow, who gets all the powers, the boy(s) she wants, leads people and saves the day with a loyal group of friends.
Willow is a special snowflake and could be called a Mary-Sue. TBH, I can't think of any flaws or permanent setbacks she faces. Things pop up but they are handled and come out on top.
So, if that's going to irritate you, steer clear. I'm usually more cynical but I really got into this series when I read it 2 years ago. I do wish Claire or someone gave her the what-for once in a while.
Romance
This was the fucking worst aspect. It's angst-y love angle drama took focus with macho men pissing contests.
But never fear, Willow saves the day. She makes her men shakes hands and it's **Kumbaya**! It was just so perfect, in a long line of perfect, it just feels so fake. Usually I'd love the maturity but I couldn't buy into with Willow walking in Mary Sue's footsteps at the moment.
I'm so done with the sensitive vs. strong partner, especially when it comes to men. Toss in a meant-to-be microwavable romance with cheese and a jealous first to complete a disaster recipe for me.
valeriew's review
3.0
Ugh another cliff hanger!!!! The triangle is still soo lame!! Also what happened to the virus and the government conspiracy? I felt like this was more about finding her true love. Blah.
kelbell182's review
1.0
I really wanted to like this book. I was disappointed by the first in the series, but decided to give it another shot with the second book. I was presently surprised by the second book and so I went into this book with tentative, but high, hopes.
I was let down again. The writing returned to the stiff and awkward form that was displayed in book 1. I really don’t have a lot to say about this book, except to say that I will not be continuing the series. It takes a lot for me to not want to complete a series.
While there are a few aspects of the story that leave curious about how they will be resolved, it is not enough for me to put up with such a poor reading experience. Sorry Rebecca Gober, but my best suggestion would be to have a few people read your books and give you feedback before you publish. The story has “good bones” but the extra bit that makes the words on a page into a story is lacking.
duchessnikki's review
2.0
way to much teen drama. Even for a YA book. Does YA have to be filled with obvious love triangles and pointless romance drama. Why do all the characters need a boyfriend? There is so much end of the world, super powers, evil enemies, and dead family members what-not going on that it seems like a strange time to be worrying about who likes who. The premise of this series is so cool and exciting. I just can't slog through all the mushy bits to get to it. I won't be reading the rest of this series.
brokebybooks's review
4.0
The Good:
Found out more about Tony
Willow's character progression and realizations
Original villain returns
Found out more about their powers and the shelter
Funny, light moments amid the trauma and drama
Twists & turns while being suspenseful and mysterious
The Bad & The Other:
Cliffhanger
Love (tri-)angle with Willow and Tony's side being instalove
Absentee parents
I'd completely forgotten about her photographic memory from the first book, which conveniently rears its head again
It's great getting back into the over-arching plot. Of course, the full truth and resolution won't come until the last book.
But the blurb is SO wrong about it being gritty. It's still clean with goody-two shoe teens. There's some violence but it's happy and hopeful. It's not harsh at all. It's get a PG rating at worse.
It's a fun, sweet escapist adventure following Willow, who gets all the powers, the boy(s) she wants, leads people and saves the day with a loyal group of friends.
Willow is a special snowflake and could be called a Mary-Sue. TBH, I can't think of any flaws or permanent setbacks she faces. Things pop up but they are handled and come out on top.
So, if that's going to irritate you, steer clear. I'm usually more cynical but I really got into this series when I read it 2 years ago. I do wish Claire or someone gave her the what-for once in a while.
Romance
This was the fucking worst aspect. It's angst-y love angle drama took focus with macho men pissing contests.
But never fear, Willow saves the day. She makes her men shakes hands and it's **Kumbaya**! It was just so perfect, in a long line of perfect, it just feels so fake. Usually I'd love the maturity but I couldn't buy into with Willow walking in Mary Sue's footsteps at the moment.
I'm so done with the sensitive vs. strong partner, especially when it comes to men. Toss in a meant-to-be microwavable romance with cheese and a jealous first to complete a disaster recipe for me.
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