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smateer73's review against another edition
4.0
This was a pretty good book. I always enjoy a unique take on everyone's favorite fantasy tales, and this one does it excellently. Set in a future where the air on earth has become too polluted to breathe, some people are given a second chance at life in Atlantia, a beautiful underwater city. Rio is one of those people, and she is hiding a secret: she is a siren, the youngest one alive. The sirens are controlled by the council and so her mother, who used to be the Minister of Atlantia, forbade Rio from using her real voice lest people find out what she is. After Rio's sister Bay goes Above in the yearly ceremony, where she never wanted to go, but Rio did, Rio is faced with many life changing decisions that lead her to finding out the truth about her mother's death, her own destiny, and many other things that will shape the future of Atlantia forever.
Ally Condie did a good job with this book. It was a simple read, but also interesting. I would definitely recommend it.
Ally Condie did a good job with this book. It was a simple read, but also interesting. I would definitely recommend it.
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Like Zenon but make it Sirens and Underwater rather than aliens in outer space and mix in The Giver
Like Zenon but make it Sirens and Underwater rather than aliens in outer space and mix in The Giver
mallikadesai's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book a few years ago actually, but I loved it and therefore still remember it. Its a pretty unique concept, with a beautifully constructed setting, using the Atlantis concept with a futuristic twist. The story of two separated and misunderstood twin sisters' journey, a young siren, and of course a teen romance creates this great book. They say don't judge a book by its cover, but I definitely hope you do in this case.
faeriesparks's review against another edition
2.0
I filmed a review on this book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb_pHJBtKq4
cursedskeleton's review
5.0
I'm not sure if Atlantia was supposed to be a stand alone novel, but if it was, then it's the best damn stand alone novel I've ever read.
Most of them still leave you with questions that demand answers. But with Atlantia, things were resolved in such a way that, while you are still curious about what happens after, you still feel content with the ending, and the questions do not burn. Ally Condie did a fantastic job with it.
Most of them still leave you with questions that demand answers. But with Atlantia, things were resolved in such a way that, while you are still curious about what happens after, you still feel content with the ending, and the questions do not burn. Ally Condie did a fantastic job with it.
reaganshoe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
2.0
A blessedly quick read. I struggled to like any of our characters…except for True. He’s nice. Felt like the entire plot consisted of waiting and waiting and then very little actually happened. Turns out, talking to solve your problems is good in real life but very boring in a book. And there were no mermaid style sirens. Just very convincing talkers called sirens. Meh book overall.
christinabooktreasures's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good YA Dystopian/ish book. Well written, great characters. Never underestimate the power of one's voice.
protoman21's review
4.0
3.5 stars
I was able to listen to this book in almost one stretch and I think that helped a lot. I don't think I would have really been able to stay interested in it if I kept starting and stopping like I usually read a book. The world Condie created is interesting and she does a good job of spending enough time defining the world to make it unique without falling into the trap of spending half the book world building and forgetting to tell a good story. Unfortunately the world and the story, though on the surface are satisfying, provide little to really get attached to or make you love the characters. For example, one of the critical story elements was the sirens, but I don't really feel like Condie took full advantage of that and it ended up being more of a way to make Rio special.
In a nutshell: I wasn't bored, but I can't summon any enthusiasm to recommend this book to people.
I was able to listen to this book in almost one stretch and I think that helped a lot. I don't think I would have really been able to stay interested in it if I kept starting and stopping like I usually read a book. The world Condie created is interesting and she does a good job of spending enough time defining the world to make it unique without falling into the trap of spending half the book world building and forgetting to tell a good story. Unfortunately the world and the story, though on the surface are satisfying, provide little to really get attached to or make you love the characters. For example, one of the critical story elements was the sirens, but I don't really feel like Condie took full advantage of that and it ended up being more of a way to make Rio special.
In a nutshell: I wasn't bored, but I can't summon any enthusiasm to recommend this book to people.
el_wheel's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A bit predictable but good nonetheless
fictionaddictions_amanda's review
4.0
Excellent quick read. I read this book in one setting and enjoyed every minute of it. This book is not violent or "action-packed" but there is love, betrayl, deceit, and mysteries. The plot keeps you guessing and you have to keep reading until you get all the answers. I loved ally's matched series as well. I can't wait for her next book.