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ameserole's review
3.0
Okay, so, Vs. Reality was strange. Not sure how I decided to jump into this after 4 holiday books but whatever. I did it. The characters, world, and plot were a bit much for my tired brain to fully understand. I got some of it but the entire picture that I think was being shown to me. Maybe the sequel will help me out because the idea was pretty interesting.
It also ended up being a quick book to devour. We kind of jump into action pretty early on and it doesn't really stop there either. Then there's the pace, which was okay, but I think I had to slow down so many times because I wasn't fully understanding everything. Which is why I'm hoping I get more information or explanations in the next one.
In the end, I'm happy that I got to dive into this. It had potential to be a little bit better in my eyes and I hope that it did so in the future books.
It also ended up being a quick book to devour. We kind of jump into action pretty early on and it doesn't really stop there either. Then there's the pace, which was okay, but I think I had to slow down so many times because I wasn't fully understanding everything. Which is why I'm hoping I get more information or explanations in the next one.
In the end, I'm happy that I got to dive into this. It had potential to be a little bit better in my eyes and I hope that it did so in the future books.
malibu114's review
3.0
Highly enjoyable!
Fast paced, action packed story. I thought the characters were interesting and can't wait to read the next installment to see what they are up to next.
Fast paced, action packed story. I thought the characters were interesting and can't wait to read the next installment to see what they are up to next.
anita6769's review
2.0
Good ideas hard to follow felt more like a screen play reading
Did not finish book
Did not finish book
crankyraconteur's review
4.0
Set in an alternate timeline, Vs. Reality is the story of a group of young people with extra special powers on the run from a super secret organization looking to capture them because they have extra special powers. Though it may sound like every comic book that has ever been released since the days of Stan Lee, Vs. Reality actually has a little something that makes it different; heart.
I know, that sounds cheesy, but it’s true. You can tell that Blake Northcott put a lot of heart into her characters. And why shouldn’t she? Vs. Reality is her first novel, so it’s obvious that each of her characters is special to her. Donovan Cole, the down on his luck MMA fighter is exhibited superbly as the wannabe hero who accepts his destiny right off the bat. Dia Davenport is the beautiful yet fractured heroine who would rather live a life of running and stealing to survive than stand up to her pursuers and actually have a life. Govinda, the mysterious master-of-puppets out to capture Donovan and Dia. Nearly every scene with these characters is enjoyable and fun to read. Unfortunately, not all of them worked out so well. Many of the book’s supporting cast come off as bland and 2-dimensional, becoming less like characters and more like plot devices. Which is fine, in my opnion. Not all characters should be given the same spotlight, but I would have liked to see a little more, especially from the more important supporting characters.
The premise behind the story is good; yes, these people have extra special powers, but not all the time. They require a rush of adrenaline to access those powers, what Blake calls “manifesting”, and once that rush fades, the powers go with it. A neat little concept for a book about super heroes, I think.
Blake’s writing in Vs. Reality is a little flat. I’m not saying that Blake can’t write; if you’ve ever been to her website, www.blakenorthcott.com, it’s obvious that she is an excellent writer. But her prose comes off as stoic, which, again, makes since for her first novel. She is trying to convey her story in such a succinct and understandable way that she style has gotten lost. My hope is that for future novels, which luckily there will be for Vs. Reality, Blake decides to relax a little and let some of her own voice shine through.
All in all, Vs. Reality is a great read from a new writer. I admire Blake’s determination to write, edit, and publish her own novel, as well as her hard-work in marketing it herself. She has created an excellent product which is worthy of the attention it gets. I know that I’m in for the sequel.
I know, that sounds cheesy, but it’s true. You can tell that Blake Northcott put a lot of heart into her characters. And why shouldn’t she? Vs. Reality is her first novel, so it’s obvious that each of her characters is special to her. Donovan Cole, the down on his luck MMA fighter is exhibited superbly as the wannabe hero who accepts his destiny right off the bat. Dia Davenport is the beautiful yet fractured heroine who would rather live a life of running and stealing to survive than stand up to her pursuers and actually have a life. Govinda, the mysterious master-of-puppets out to capture Donovan and Dia. Nearly every scene with these characters is enjoyable and fun to read. Unfortunately, not all of them worked out so well. Many of the book’s supporting cast come off as bland and 2-dimensional, becoming less like characters and more like plot devices. Which is fine, in my opnion. Not all characters should be given the same spotlight, but I would have liked to see a little more, especially from the more important supporting characters.
The premise behind the story is good; yes, these people have extra special powers, but not all the time. They require a rush of adrenaline to access those powers, what Blake calls “manifesting”, and once that rush fades, the powers go with it. A neat little concept for a book about super heroes, I think.
Blake’s writing in Vs. Reality is a little flat. I’m not saying that Blake can’t write; if you’ve ever been to her website, www.blakenorthcott.com, it’s obvious that she is an excellent writer. But her prose comes off as stoic, which, again, makes since for her first novel. She is trying to convey her story in such a succinct and understandable way that she style has gotten lost. My hope is that for future novels, which luckily there will be for Vs. Reality, Blake decides to relax a little and let some of her own voice shine through.
All in all, Vs. Reality is a great read from a new writer. I admire Blake’s determination to write, edit, and publish her own novel, as well as her hard-work in marketing it herself. She has created an excellent product which is worthy of the attention it gets. I know that I’m in for the sequel.
printedadventures's review
3.0
2.5 Stars
I had a hard time getting into this book. I really enjoyed Northcott's other book, [b:Arena Mode|19086685|Arena Mode (The Arena Mode Saga, #1)|Blake Northcott|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385921655s/19086685.jpg|25474846] and thought I would give this one a go. And honestly it took me a while to get through.
The plot was interesting, but I felt it lacked detail and character depth. I wanted to know more about the characters and the powers they had. But you never really get an explanation of what each can do, or even if they know what all they can do, or if they do we get glimpses of what they can do without any explanation. For example, one characterI don't know which it is?
We get a little bit of background, a physical description but not much else. As a reader I was excepted to know something about a character or their personality without ever really hearing about it before, it made this read a little jarring. It seemed like this could have been fleshed out just a little bit more. And perhaps the story does get a little more detailed and we get more depth later in the series.
I won't be moving onto the next book though. This was an entertaining read, but need a little more to it.
I had a hard time getting into this book. I really enjoyed Northcott's other book, [b:Arena Mode|19086685|Arena Mode (The Arena Mode Saga, #1)|Blake Northcott|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385921655s/19086685.jpg|25474846] and thought I would give this one a go. And honestly it took me a while to get through.
The plot was interesting, but I felt it lacked detail and character depth. I wanted to know more about the characters and the powers they had. But you never really get an explanation of what each can do, or even if they know what all they can do, or if they do we get glimpses of what they can do without any explanation. For example, one character
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one character smashes two helicopters together but doesn't really explain how, so she can control metal or move things with her mind?We get a little bit of background, a physical description but not much else. As a reader I was excepted to know something about a character or their personality without ever really hearing about it before, it made this read a little jarring. It seemed like this could have been fleshed out just a little bit more. And perhaps the story does get a little more detailed and we get more depth later in the series.
I won't be moving onto the next book though. This was an entertaining read, but need a little more to it.
alwroteabook's review
4.0
Decent read
An interesting take on the superhero genre. The book starts fast and never let's up, the characters are generally likeable, and the ending hints at more to come (it is a series, after all).
An interesting take on the superhero genre. The book starts fast and never let's up, the characters are generally likeable, and the ending hints at more to come (it is a series, after all).
luckaye's review
3.0
3.5 stars. A fun, fast-paced read that I quite enjoyed - enough to think about getting the 2nd book. I read that it was being made into a movie and I could totally see it. Might have made a better graphic novel because that was how I was reading it.
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