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sethsparksss's review against another edition
5.0
I am grateful to be able to have the chance to read this book. I loved it. It was just so amazing. I always love a good dystopian read . I loved the characters and especially Phoenix's survival and personality. I loved how Jennifer turned a world we know today and turned it into a New World which is deadly and absolutely fascinating to read about. This book was action packed and I love the settings and even some characters that I had gotten angry at, like a good novel always does for me. I can't wait to be able to read the next book in this series and I am honestly amazed and the ending was just shocking ! This is definitely a book that more people should read !
nikrodee's review against another edition
4.0
Very Divergent meets Mad Max.
Don't get my wrong, it's a YA Dystopian novel just like the rest of them. But this book captured me from the very first page; hell even before the first page, the drawing and describing of the tribesmen was enough to keep me wanting more. I'm not promising it's something brand new, but if you enjoy dystopian novels I'm promising this author writes really well and will keep you interested and guessing.
I'm on the second book and it's still has me hooked.
WORTH THE READ!
Don't get my wrong, it's a YA Dystopian novel just like the rest of them. But this book captured me from the very first page; hell even before the first page, the drawing and describing of the tribesmen was enough to keep me wanting more. I'm not promising it's something brand new, but if you enjoy dystopian novels I'm promising this author writes really well and will keep you interested and guessing.
I'm on the second book and it's still has me hooked.
WORTH THE READ!
secre's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
New World Rising is a fast paced and interesting YA dystopian novel with good characterisations and a fascinating world set behind it. It's a novel I finished in well under a day, despite it being a regular sized novel. I particularly liked how the author portrayed so many of the characters as broken in their own way but striving to rise above that or at least get through it.
It's very much a quick and easy read, yet it touches on dark topics without wallowing in them. All of the character's have their own stories and their own broken edges. And all of the characters are trying to find a way to both survive and rise above the world they live in, which is dark, violent and broken.
It does fall back on some well known and used YA tropes, but it doesn't rely on them. Instead the narrative is propelled by the characters and it's impossible not to get invested in their futures. The world building is interesting, although there could have been more exposition as you are left to fill in a lot of the gaps yourself.
But all in all, a well written and well paced YA dystopian novel that's certainly worth picking up if that's a genre you enjoy. There's a lot here you'll have seen before, but the characterisations allow it to rise above the crowd.
It's very much a quick and easy read, yet it touches on dark topics without wallowing in them. All of the character's have their own stories and their own broken edges. And all of the characters are trying to find a way to both survive and rise above the world they live in, which is dark, violent and broken.
It does fall back on some well known and used YA tropes, but it doesn't rely on them. Instead the narrative is propelled by the characters and it's impossible not to get invested in their futures. The world building is interesting, although there could have been more exposition as you are left to fill in a lot of the gaps yourself.
But all in all, a well written and well paced YA dystopian novel that's certainly worth picking up if that's a genre you enjoy. There's a lot here you'll have seen before, but the characterisations allow it to rise above the crowd.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Murder
autumn_faerie's review against another edition
4.0
Did I mention that New World :Rising is a dystopian story?Hell yes!It is one!The book basically begins with a map,yeah,I know,we all love maps in books,and a guide about all the tribes,and seriously,I love those few pages,cause those sketches and writings look so good!
What I decided is that I'll just put up the side headings for each topics I'm discussing about ,so I don't end up forgetting them or messing up the review.
Cover and Title: The title New World:Rising,fits perfectly with the story.Like there was an old world,now it's the New World,even the Rising is apt with the story.From the girl on the cover,the city down below,the green shade,every thing has a reason,a relation with the story,like,the girl,that's Phoenix,the city below,I'm not exactly sure which city it actually is,but it fits,and the green shade,the Tartarus has a greenish hue to its atmosphere,so you see,all of it is perfect,which is why I love this cover so much!
Writing: The author has a simple,uncomplicated style of writing.Like despite the rough and not-so-peaceful circumstances of the book,there's still a sense of serenity surrounding the book.It gives you the feels ,but not so intense feels,characters die too,but still,there's a calmness in the writing.And maybe a bit more of the world around would have been great,but whatever has been given,I liked it.The five Tribes,the way they live,the danger of being a lone wolf,and the other new group we come to know about,The Sanctuary on the other side of the wall,those were written pretty well.
Plot: It wasn't a slow-paced story,neither a fast paced,like it was a steady plot,yeah,a couple of parts were predictable,like for me,that was the case,but it wasn't detrimental to the plot.It did have quite a few elements of the usual dystopian books,but despite that it's a story you'll love to read.As I mentioned earlier,there were predictable parts,there were parts that were surprising and unexpected too!
Characters:The main character is a girl,Phoenix,quite an intelligent ,strong, independent, like she survived for 6 years on her own if I remember right,in Tartarus,which is quite a feat. She is also someone who stays away from feelings and emotions until this character, Mouse ,comes into her life,and then ,her life takes quite an interesting turn.There's Triven,who I kind of think ,is a small reason behind all the calmness.
For full review - https://liveinthepagesofbooks.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/reviewnew-worldrising-by-jennifer-wilson
What I decided is that I'll just put up the side headings for each topics I'm discussing about ,so I don't end up forgetting them or messing up the review.
Cover and Title: The title New World:Rising,fits perfectly with the story.Like there was an old world,now it's the New World,even the Rising is apt with the story.From the girl on the cover,the city down below,the green shade,every thing has a reason,a relation with the story,like,the girl,that's Phoenix,the city below,I'm not exactly sure which city it actually is,but it fits,and the green shade,the Tartarus has a greenish hue to its atmosphere,so you see,all of it is perfect,which is why I love this cover so much!
Writing: The author has a simple,uncomplicated style of writing.Like despite the rough and not-so-peaceful circumstances of the book,there's still a sense of serenity surrounding the book.It gives you the feels ,but not so intense feels,characters die too,but still,there's a calmness in the writing.And maybe a bit more of the world around would have been great,but whatever has been given,I liked it.The five Tribes,the way they live,the danger of being a lone wolf,and the other new group we come to know about,The Sanctuary on the other side of the wall,those were written pretty well.
Plot: It wasn't a slow-paced story,neither a fast paced,like it was a steady plot,yeah,a couple of parts were predictable,like for me,that was the case,but it wasn't detrimental to the plot.It did have quite a few elements of the usual dystopian books,but despite that it's a story you'll love to read.As I mentioned earlier,there were predictable parts,there were parts that were surprising and unexpected too!
Characters:The main character is a girl,Phoenix,quite an intelligent ,strong, independent, like she survived for 6 years on her own if I remember right,in Tartarus,which is quite a feat. She is also someone who stays away from feelings and emotions until this character, Mouse ,comes into her life,and then ,her life takes quite an interesting turn.There's Triven,who I kind of think ,is a small reason behind all the calmness.
For full review - https://liveinthepagesofbooks.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/reviewnew-worldrising-by-jennifer-wilson
cgoiris's review against another edition
2.5
I usually don't review books I didn't like, but I just don't understand how its rating is so high?
Sure, it's grittier and the romance is more of a slow burn than usual. But Mouse is literally the only interesting character that gets a little fleshed out (not a lot).
This book would have had more potential if it had been written from Mouse's POV.
Also, usually I don't mind cliffhangers much, because books with cliffhangers at least usually give you a satisfying ending next to to the cliffhanger, or make the cliffhanger itself satisfying enough. This just felt like "I can sell more books if I cut the story in half and end it when it gets interesting". This sentiment isn't helped by the fact that the whole first chapter to book two follows immediately after and makes for an even less satisfying ending.
I also hope they re-edited this mess in the second pressing because it was full of typos (me/my, that sort of stuff).
Sure, it's grittier and the romance is more of a slow burn than usual. But Mouse is literally the only interesting character that gets a little fleshed out (not a lot).
This book would have had more potential if it had been written from Mouse's POV.
Also, usually I don't mind cliffhangers much, because books with cliffhangers at least usually give you a satisfying ending next to to the cliffhanger, or make the cliffhanger itself satisfying enough. This just felt like "I can sell more books if I cut the story in half and end it when it gets interesting". This sentiment isn't helped by the fact that the whole first chapter to book two follows immediately after and makes for an even less satisfying ending.
I also hope they re-edited this mess in the second pressing because it was full of typos (me/my, that sort of stuff).
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
4.0
Wow... I'm thoroughly impressed. Honestly, I was expecting a bit more cookie-cutter of a story, but what I got instead was fast-paced and unique. I liked the dark feel that existed throughout most of the book. There were a few sparks of hope, of course, but not much.
I think what pleased me the most is that, even when Phoenix (our main character) meets her potential love interest, it isn't an instant omg I love you so much omg I can't bear to be separated from you ever you'll never leave me right kind of thing. It's a bit more practical. Their first physical interaction is Phoenix is rational, practical, and even when she does
I'm not thrilled about the cliff-hanger, but I'm about to start [b:New World: Ashes|27284375|New World Ashes (New World #2)|Jennifer Wilson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1459586808s/27284375.jpg|45777580], so I guess I can let it slide. :-D There were also some awkward dialogue spots in the book that sort of took me out of the moment, but I can't really fault the seemingly overly formal or prose-like dialogue because we already know that Phoenix is well-read (or as well read as she can be). I know that there are times I'm having a perfectly normal conversation and suddenly I start speaking like I'm in 17th century Victorian England for some reason; I attribute it to the fact that I probably read more than I converse with living humans and goodness knows that Phoenix certainly spends (spent) a whole lot less time conversing with humans that I do!
Disclaimer: I did receive this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I think what pleased me the most is that, even when Phoenix (our main character) meets her potential love interest, it isn't an instant omg I love you so much omg I can't bear to be separated from you ever you'll never leave me right kind of thing. It's a bit more practical. Their first physical interaction is
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brought on by alcohol and set up by two little girls.Spoiler
decide/realize that she might be falling for Triven, she still puts that affection on the backburner because other things are more important - including keeping Mouse and him safe.I'm not thrilled about the cliff-hanger, but I'm about to start [b:New World: Ashes|27284375|New World Ashes (New World #2)|Jennifer Wilson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1459586808s/27284375.jpg|45777580], so I guess I can let it slide. :-D There were also some awkward dialogue spots in the book that sort of took me out of the moment, but I can't really fault the seemingly overly formal or prose-like dialogue because we already know that Phoenix is well-read (or as well read as she can be). I know that there are times I'm having a perfectly normal conversation and suddenly I start speaking like I'm in 17th century Victorian England for some reason; I attribute it to the fact that I probably read more than I converse with living humans and goodness knows that Phoenix certainly spends (spent) a whole lot less time conversing with humans that I do!
Disclaimer: I did receive this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
jane_kelsey's review against another edition
4.0
It was very enjoyable and quick to read. Towards the end i got somewhat annoyed with her internal monologue regarding Triven and how she isn't good enough and too damaged... But other than that, I really enjoyed it and I need the next one.
paperwitch's review against another edition
5.0
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In all seriousness, this book was really good and I mean REALLY good (all caps and everything) I am one to deeply care about characters, to a whole different level and this book gave me a whole set of them to care for and I sure did, the writing was good, the characters are awesome and the story was extremely addicting! Although it might sound like it's been done before believe me it hasn't and you should give it a shot! Trust me <3
In all seriousness, this book was really good and I mean REALLY good (all caps and everything) I am one to deeply care about characters, to a whole different level and this book gave me a whole set of them to care for and I sure did, the writing was good, the characters are awesome and the story was extremely addicting! Although it might sound like it's been done before believe me it hasn't and you should give it a shot! Trust me <3
hayleyccc4's review against another edition
3.0
This is a pretty good back! It was fast paced, had great characters, and there was a very action packed plot. However, I didn't really like the writing itself. There was a severe lack of punctuation and the grammar wasn't great.