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daphx00's review
2.0
1.5. What the even.
I think I might just put quotes and passages in my review so you can make up your own mind. Holy hell, what a shit show.
I think I might just put quotes and passages in my review so you can make up your own mind. Holy hell, what a shit show.
dontstopreadin's review
4.0
3.5 stars. Super fun & quick. Enjoyable and fast-paced. Lots of simplistic phrasing and writing, lots of predictable moments, but overall enjoyable.
dayamarie's review
3.0
The main character finds herself caught up in the mysteries and dangers of a powerful secret society. It was a quick and entertaining book although often predictable. I’ll check out the second book as the first ended on quite the cliff hanger.
dunder_mifflin's review
4.0
I liked this book a lot, and it set up the next book nicely so I'll definitely be checking that out when it's released
peregrinep's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
booktallie's review
4.0
A riveting tale of suspense and mystery, The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall, brings a whole new secret world to life. With gorgeous dresses, masquerade balls, and private jets, Hall exemplifies a stunning story of conspiracy, lies, prophesy, and danger. There is something enchanting and otherworldly about Maggie Hall’s writing, it is just simply beautiful.
Avery West, a common 16 year old girl in high school who craves family and stability. She has neither and her mother refuses to talk to her about her father, who abandoned them perhaps before Avery was born. Add in that 14 moves in 12 years, something like that, and stability of home flies right out the window. All this forces Avery to have a plan, don’t get close to no one, to make herself into a loner, and though she wishes things could be different, it does seems to better than inevitably saying goodbye to friends. However, things for her don’t turn out as they should, when Jack Bishop a fellow ‘new kid’ at school asks Avery to the Prom. Her mom not only refuses but orders Avery to pack for another move which seems to be imminent only 2 days’ notice. Rebelliously, Avery goes to prom in a thrift store dress and bargain store sandals and thinking it doesn't matter she's leaving anyway. The prom goes sideways and Avery finds herself on a plane to Paris with Stellan, who has literally appeared out of the woodwork and knows Jack. Once in Paris reality hits- yikes! Mom is going to Mad! But really that is the least of Avery's worries as she finds that her life may have been leading to this crisis all along. Perhaps her mom knew about all this and was protecting her? At any rate glamor, wealth, power and all the trappings of such collide as Avery attempts to unravel her place in this strangely redefined world while finding out who and what she and her new found family truly are.
Hall presents an amazing cast. The characters are brilliant and shine with personality all their own. Hall’s writing of the characters is not over embellished showing all sides to each of them. Avery West, our leading lady, is not only smart, compassionate, and understanding, she is also vulnerable and lacks a defensive mechanism, which make her seem more realistic and easy to connect with. It is her flaws that shows her determination and hope in the way she thinks and acts. Avery is highly aware of her own absurdity, especially in life and death situations, make a refreshing read. Though Hall’s descriptions of the male species is short and quick, the two main men still have unique qualities to them. Jack Bishop is secretive and protective. His compassion to Avery shows he is willing to do anything to help and protect her. The romance between him and Avery is so intimate and yet innocent, which makes the sacred promise of a love triangle with the second leading male figure, Stellan, an exciting possibility. Stellan dedicated to his job and his sister, is sometimes flirty and sarcastic, but he seems to always return to the job mode in true loyal fashion.
The political aspect being brought by a prophecy involving Avery is imaginative and stimulating. The families involved are deceitful and willing to go to extremes to make this prophecy part of their own plans to power. The other characters in the story add a life to each of these three main individuals while giving background to the conspiracy and book in which Hall’s has amazingly constructed.
The Conspiracy of Us is a fantastic start to this addicting, whirlwind of a read and the beginning of a series that promises more thrills, danger and romance! One not to be missed by adventurers, puzzle solvers, and swoony romantic lovers.
Avery West, a common 16 year old girl in high school who craves family and stability. She has neither and her mother refuses to talk to her about her father, who abandoned them perhaps before Avery was born. Add in that 14 moves in 12 years, something like that, and stability of home flies right out the window. All this forces Avery to have a plan, don’t get close to no one, to make herself into a loner, and though she wishes things could be different, it does seems to better than inevitably saying goodbye to friends. However, things for her don’t turn out as they should, when Jack Bishop a fellow ‘new kid’ at school asks Avery to the Prom. Her mom not only refuses but orders Avery to pack for another move which seems to be imminent only 2 days’ notice. Rebelliously, Avery goes to prom in a thrift store dress and bargain store sandals and thinking it doesn't matter she's leaving anyway. The prom goes sideways and Avery finds herself on a plane to Paris with Stellan, who has literally appeared out of the woodwork and knows Jack. Once in Paris reality hits- yikes! Mom is going to Mad! But really that is the least of Avery's worries as she finds that her life may have been leading to this crisis all along. Perhaps her mom knew about all this and was protecting her? At any rate glamor, wealth, power and all the trappings of such collide as Avery attempts to unravel her place in this strangely redefined world while finding out who and what she and her new found family truly are.
Hall presents an amazing cast. The characters are brilliant and shine with personality all their own. Hall’s writing of the characters is not over embellished showing all sides to each of them. Avery West, our leading lady, is not only smart, compassionate, and understanding, she is also vulnerable and lacks a defensive mechanism, which make her seem more realistic and easy to connect with. It is her flaws that shows her determination and hope in the way she thinks and acts. Avery is highly aware of her own absurdity, especially in life and death situations, make a refreshing read. Though Hall’s descriptions of the male species is short and quick, the two main men still have unique qualities to them. Jack Bishop is secretive and protective. His compassion to Avery shows he is willing to do anything to help and protect her. The romance between him and Avery is so intimate and yet innocent, which makes the sacred promise of a love triangle with the second leading male figure, Stellan, an exciting possibility. Stellan dedicated to his job and his sister, is sometimes flirty and sarcastic, but he seems to always return to the job mode in true loyal fashion.
The political aspect being brought by a prophecy involving Avery is imaginative and stimulating. The families involved are deceitful and willing to go to extremes to make this prophecy part of their own plans to power. The other characters in the story add a life to each of these three main individuals while giving background to the conspiracy and book in which Hall’s has amazingly constructed.
The Conspiracy of Us is a fantastic start to this addicting, whirlwind of a read and the beginning of a series that promises more thrills, danger and romance! One not to be missed by adventurers, puzzle solvers, and swoony romantic lovers.
amandalyn's review
3.0
Overall, this book was fun, but not anything to really write home about. I’m interested in seeing how the story ends, but not chomping at the bit to get the next one.
One thing in the beginning really stopped me from being able to fully enjoy this book. Some guy says he’s flying you to Paris, basically against your will and without letting you tell anyone, and you’re just chill with that?? No freaking out at all?? Okay sure that makes total sense.
But once I was finally able to let it go, I was able to enjoy the book for the most part. I’ll pick up the next one at some point.
One thing in the beginning really stopped me from being able to fully enjoy this book. Some guy says he’s flying you to Paris, basically against your will and without letting you tell anyone, and you’re just chill with that?? No freaking out at all?? Okay sure that makes total sense.
But once I was finally able to let it go, I was able to enjoy the book for the most part. I’ll pick up the next one at some point.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
2.0
2/5
What was this..? I was confused the whole book, there was so much happening at once. I feel like the author should have not had the story so packed of all these different themes. I love mysteries and the book reminded me of National Treasure for some reasons. But all in all I feel like it could have been better.
What was this..? I was confused the whole book, there was so much happening at once. I feel like the author should have not had the story so packed of all these different themes. I love mysteries and the book reminded me of National Treasure for some reasons. But all in all I feel like it could have been better.
marieintheraw's review
4.0
ugh. i loved this so much. time to get the second one...also i had two guesses as to who the one was and at least one was right
renuked's review
3.0
Actual Rating: 2.5
Well, that was expected. I hate to say it, but every sentence of this was 100% predictable. The main character is just so special, she's the girl from the prophecy! She has special purple eyes, and is descended from an ancient powerful family, but oh no! She never expected this! She grew up a normal, lonely, sad girl. *scoffs* She doesn't think she's special!
It's really quite possible that I might have enjoyed this when I was younger. It's definitely a book that fans of Ally Carter will love, but honestly there is nothing special about it. It doesn't have that spark or real intrigue. It has two cute guys, one pretty and special main character, and a lot of weird European history/mythology thrown in. It's a bit like the Da Vinci code for middle school girls, which I guess doesn't sound like such a bad thing.
It's not, really. It's fun and cute, and I definitely enjoyed some parts, but again, don't expect to be surprised by this book. It's exactly what you sign up for when you turn to the first page. Girl finds out she's special, gets swept up in a daring adventure to find her true identity, and falls in luurrveee.
Ahh well, at least it pulled me out of my reading slump. (And the boys are kind of cute.)
Well, that was expected. I hate to say it, but every sentence of this was 100% predictable. The main character is just so special, she's the girl from the prophecy! She has special purple eyes, and is descended from an ancient powerful family, but oh no! She never expected this! She grew up a normal, lonely, sad girl. *scoffs* She doesn't think she's special!
It's really quite possible that I might have enjoyed this when I was younger. It's definitely a book that fans of Ally Carter will love, but honestly there is nothing special about it. It doesn't have that spark or real intrigue. It has two cute guys, one pretty and special main character, and a lot of weird European history/mythology thrown in. It's a bit like the Da Vinci code for middle school girls, which I guess doesn't sound like such a bad thing.
It's not, really. It's fun and cute, and I definitely enjoyed some parts, but again, don't expect to be surprised by this book. It's exactly what you sign up for when you turn to the first page. Girl finds out she's special, gets swept up in a daring adventure to find her true identity, and falls in luurrveee.
Ahh well, at least it pulled me out of my reading slump. (And the boys are kind of cute.)