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yodamom's review against another edition
3.0
Second book failure-2.5 stars
The first 1/3 of the book was slow. The people she met,her memories, her petty little fights just seemed stupid. The MC was so immature, yes i know she is young but this was over the top.
The author has the bad guys do some really heinous deeds, detailed and he has the sex scene fade to black. Yes, it actually says "fade the black" I was sick of her special unbreakable snowflake attitude that she could take them all on and win. She was like a stupid caveman with god powers. Irked me IRK IRK IRK
Then she wakes up after her fade to black night, he's gone. She's worried about telling the other girl about his choice, picking her ?!?!? Oh yes, there is another girl, a fiancee. Excuse me but their wasn't any such talk, or anything about this just a fade out.
The last 1/4 of the book was action packed, and horrifying. Children being used as weapons, dying children. There was this weird death scene where goodish guy kills bad guy, it's so instant so lame and then super bitch takes over ? WTH was that?
I was disappointed. I will continue because I want to see what happens with Fantom, who acted like a doormat in this book- sigh- I just didn't like this book. I will not be in a rush to read #3 but I will read it. It seemed like the author was confused about who they were writing for.
The first 1/3 of the book was slow. The people she met,her memories, her petty little fights just seemed stupid. The MC was so immature, yes i know she is young but this was over the top.
The author has the bad guys do some really heinous deeds, detailed and he has the sex scene fade to black. Yes, it actually says "fade the black" I was sick of her special unbreakable snowflake attitude that she could take them all on and win. She was like a stupid caveman with god powers. Irked me IRK IRK IRK
Then she wakes up after her fade to black night, he's gone. She's worried about telling the other girl about his choice, picking her ?!?!? Oh yes, there is another girl, a fiancee. Excuse me but their wasn't any such talk, or anything about this just a fade out.
The last 1/4 of the book was action packed, and horrifying. Children being used as weapons, dying children. There was this weird death scene where goodish guy kills bad guy, it's so instant so lame and then super bitch takes over ? WTH was that?
I was disappointed. I will continue because I want to see what happens with Fantom, who acted like a doormat in this book- sigh- I just didn't like this book. I will not be in a rush to read #3 but I will read it. It seemed like the author was confused about who they were writing for.
arasjial's review against another edition
4.0
Add the beginning i was not sure that i would like this prequel, but it got better and better :3. There is true development to see in Lyrics carackter and her struggle with her own fears and insecure feelings.
I will be totaly happy when the 3th part will be avalaibe in paperback !!!!!!
I will be totaly happy when the 3th part will be avalaibe in paperback !!!!!!
popthebutterfly's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I bought this book! Support your authors! All opinions are my own.
Book: Raging Sea
Author: Michael Buckley
Book Series: Undertow Book 2
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: February 2, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, gore, some sexual content,
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 384
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Synopsis: In the first book of Michael Buckley’s Undertow trilogy, the Alpha arrived and the world was never the same. At the start of the second book, most of south Brooklyn is in ruins and the nation is terrified. Nearly everyone that Lyric Walker loves is either missing or presumed dead, including the mesmerizing prince Fathom. It’s up to Lyric to unite the Alpha before the second wave of a cataclysmic invasion wipes out mankind for good.
Review: I thought this was a pretty good sequel! It kept me on my toes and it kept up the terror from the end of the first book. The introduction of the previous characters were well done and it was well summed up and helped me remember what the first book was about. The writing was also well done and the world building was amazing as well.
However, I do think that the pacing waned here and there and that the book had maybe too many plot twists, as sometimes I got whiplash and had to think about what I was reading. Also, I do have to complain about some parts of this book. At one point of the book it uses colors to talk about race (it was a small part, where the author through the main character talks about people of all races and creeds being in a room and in danger) and I felt uncomfortable when that happened. The other part is the pinching of the nose and tilting up the head to cure a nosebleed. That’s not accurate and the nurse should have known better, but the nurse was an awful person so maybe that’s why she did that wrong lol.
Verdict: It was good! Definitely recommend this series.
Book: Raging Sea
Author: Michael Buckley
Book Series: Undertow Book 2
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: February 2, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, gore, some sexual content,
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 384
Amazon Link
Synopsis: In the first book of Michael Buckley’s Undertow trilogy, the Alpha arrived and the world was never the same. At the start of the second book, most of south Brooklyn is in ruins and the nation is terrified. Nearly everyone that Lyric Walker loves is either missing or presumed dead, including the mesmerizing prince Fathom. It’s up to Lyric to unite the Alpha before the second wave of a cataclysmic invasion wipes out mankind for good.
Review: I thought this was a pretty good sequel! It kept me on my toes and it kept up the terror from the end of the first book. The introduction of the previous characters were well done and it was well summed up and helped me remember what the first book was about. The writing was also well done and the world building was amazing as well.
However, I do think that the pacing waned here and there and that the book had maybe too many plot twists, as sometimes I got whiplash and had to think about what I was reading. Also, I do have to complain about some parts of this book. At one point of the book it uses colors to talk about race (it was a small part, where the author through the main character talks about people of all races and creeds being in a room and in danger) and I felt uncomfortable when that happened. The other part is the pinching of the nose and tilting up the head to cure a nosebleed. That’s not accurate and the nurse should have known better, but the nurse was an awful person so maybe that’s why she did that wrong lol.
Verdict: It was good! Definitely recommend this series.
greenvillemelissa's review against another edition
5.0
Book #3 Read in 2015
Raging Sea by Michael Buckley
This is the sequel to Undertow and picks up right where that book left off so I recommend reading book 1 first. In this book, Lyric is trying to get to Texas to save her parents and Fathom, her Alpha boyfriend. Alpha's are sea creatures with super powers and Lyric is 1/2 of one (since her mother is one and her father is human). When she finally gets to where her loved ones are being held, she realizes that there is more going on than she even imagined. This book has lots of action, strong characters, humor and romance. Raging Sea will be out February 2, 2016 with the final book in the trilogy expected out in November. High school students and adults would love this series. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Raging Sea by Michael Buckley
This is the sequel to Undertow and picks up right where that book left off so I recommend reading book 1 first. In this book, Lyric is trying to get to Texas to save her parents and Fathom, her Alpha boyfriend. Alpha's are sea creatures with super powers and Lyric is 1/2 of one (since her mother is one and her father is human). When she finally gets to where her loved ones are being held, she realizes that there is more going on than she even imagined. This book has lots of action, strong characters, humor and romance. Raging Sea will be out February 2, 2016 with the final book in the trilogy expected out in November. High school students and adults would love this series. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
abby37's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
Book #3 Read in 2015
Raging Sea by Michael Buckley
This is the sequel to Undertow and picks up right where that book left off so I recommend reading book 1 first. In this book, Lyric is trying to get to Texas to save her parents and Fathom, her Alpha boyfriend. Alpha's are sea creatures with super powers and Lyric is 1/2 of one (since her mother is one and her father is human). When she finally gets to where her loved ones are being held, she realizes that there is more going on than she even imagined. This book has lots of action, strong characters, humor and romance. Raging Sea will be out February 2, 2016 with the final book in the trilogy expected out in November. High school students and adults would love this series. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Raging Sea by Michael Buckley
This is the sequel to Undertow and picks up right where that book left off so I recommend reading book 1 first. In this book, Lyric is trying to get to Texas to save her parents and Fathom, her Alpha boyfriend. Alpha's are sea creatures with super powers and Lyric is 1/2 of one (since her mother is one and her father is human). When she finally gets to where her loved ones are being held, she realizes that there is more going on than she even imagined. This book has lots of action, strong characters, humor and romance. Raging Sea will be out February 2, 2016 with the final book in the trilogy expected out in November. High school students and adults would love this series. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com