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harleyrae's review against another edition
As much as I hate to not finish a book I just had to put this down. I've kind of hit that point where if a book isn't interesting me my drive to finish diminishes greatly. I figured I might as well move on to something I would enjoy more than forcing myself to try and finish this book within the next month or two. This book wasn't bad, it just wasn't for me.
magikspells's review against another edition
2.0
It was OK. I mean not much happened and the characters weren't all that likeable. I guess the mystery just didn't intrigue me because I hate having nothing but questions because it assumes I'm that wrapped up in the story. I hate books that are purposely set up for a series and there's absolutely no resolution.
roboghostworld's review against another edition
2.0
Sylo is a very action packed book with allot of twist and turns. the book follows the main character Tucker Pierce a resident of a small island just off the coast off Maine. Who watches the sudden death of his all star team mate. And then witnesses some sort of ship crash with his best friend Quinn Carr.then is offered a mysterious super human drug called ruby by an even more mysterious man. his island is then quarantined by a branch of the U.S navy know a Sylo. all these mix together to forum a plot overflowing with action.
I choose to read this book because i am a big fan of Science fiction. also reading the description of the book it sounded amazing.it also has a very original story to tell. also i think aliens might be involved and who dosent like aliens.
What i really thought worked well in this book was the setting. it is set in a small town on a small island witch could be boring. But the writer makes great use of the small space. also the progression of action is just right not to slow and not to fast. the book also raise allot of interesting questions about life.
What i didn't like in the book was confusing love triangles that left me very confused. also it takes Tucker to long to notice things that are right in front of him.and in a place or to the book drags a bit. but in this book the good far out weigh the bad.
My overall impression of this book is that it is a well put together and exciting series opener. the characters are very interesting. the plot is quick and action packed. it will keep you glued to the pages. And leave you wanting the next book.
If you love Sci-Fi or adventure you will love this book. The plot is fast and the twist and turns are many. The action is non stop and intensifies around every corner. the characters are well made and interesting.and the setting and story line are perfect.
I choose to read this book because i am a big fan of Science fiction. also reading the description of the book it sounded amazing.it also has a very original story to tell. also i think aliens might be involved and who dosent like aliens.
What i really thought worked well in this book was the setting. it is set in a small town on a small island witch could be boring. But the writer makes great use of the small space. also the progression of action is just right not to slow and not to fast. the book also raise allot of interesting questions about life.
What i didn't like in the book was confusing love triangles that left me very confused. also it takes Tucker to long to notice things that are right in front of him.and in a place or to the book drags a bit. but in this book the good far out weigh the bad.
My overall impression of this book is that it is a well put together and exciting series opener. the characters are very interesting. the plot is quick and action packed. it will keep you glued to the pages. And leave you wanting the next book.
If you love Sci-Fi or adventure you will love this book. The plot is fast and the twist and turns are many. The action is non stop and intensifies around every corner. the characters are well made and interesting.and the setting and story line are perfect.
lisbethwhite's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
renatalynn's review against another edition
4.0
great read.. looking forward to reading the rest.. easy to read moves fast
bookish_manda's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Sylo by DJ MacHale is a fast paced, plot-driven dystopian about a high school boy who lives on an island off of Maine, and a drug that is killing people. The CDC and the government get involved to quarantine the island, and residents are not happy about it.
I was surprised that I liked this book as much as I did. When I started it, I struggled that MacHale introduced Olivia in her tiny red bikini. My hackles immediately went up and my brain thought, “Ugh! Another male author writing a misogynistic view of the female body.” I figured I’d see where this was going.I tried to balance that this book was written in 2013, and was written from the perspective of a teenage boy.
Overall, I’m glad I finished Sylo. I’m not sure if I will read the next book in the series or not.
sjsamphex's review against another edition
1.0
has none of the magic that made the pendragon series so much fun to read :(
Builds up and the ending arc is a complete letdown and felt like a waste of time
Builds up and the ending arc is a complete letdown and felt like a waste of time
loser127's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. It took me forever to read this book. Twice I was able to read 100 pages of it in a day, but for a week I read very little. 2 days to read 200 pages, 8 days to read another 200 pages. Very slow story, but the action was good, eventually, and the ending was really cool.
christajls's review against another edition
3.0
This review originally posted at More Than Just Magic
Are You Afraid of the Dark was a major part of my childhood so when I saw D J MacHale’s name on Sylo I knew I had to read it.
Sylo is a fascinating read. A mysterious virus. A quarantined island. A secret branch of the navy. It would be hard not to get into this story. And of course, with a set up like that, there are going to be some secrets. Sylo has a lot of great twists. You never know quite who to trust. Those who seemed like the “good guys” end up doing something unexpected. Same goes for the “bad guys.” No one is who they appear to be and you have no idea what direction the story is going to go in next.
I also liked that Sylo revolved around a whole cast of characters rather than I single ultra-brave protagonist. It kind of reminded me of Teen Wolf – there may be a main character but every single character is important and you grow attached to all of them in their own special ways. The writing style is very simple and easy to follow. There was nothing flowery or fancy about it. All very straight forward.
I had a few small issues. Nothing major, and nothing that would really keeping me from recommending this book to the right audience. Tucker – our main protagonist – felt a little naive to me. It always seemed to take him a little too catch up with what was going on. To be fair he’s a young boy who’s spent most of time life on an island but still…
Second issue – Cliffhanger! *shakes fist* I am not a fan of the cliffhanger ending. I think even in a series each book should have a self contained arc. Sylo does not. Very few answers are provided by the end of the book, which I personally find frustrating. However, I know others don’t feel this way about cliffhangers. Just a matter of personal preference.
Recommendation: The straight forward writing style and male point-of-view will make this a great read for younger, male teens. Sylo is a fun read that will leave you asking questions and wanting more.
Are You Afraid of the Dark was a major part of my childhood so when I saw D J MacHale’s name on Sylo I knew I had to read it.
Sylo is a fascinating read. A mysterious virus. A quarantined island. A secret branch of the navy. It would be hard not to get into this story. And of course, with a set up like that, there are going to be some secrets. Sylo has a lot of great twists. You never know quite who to trust. Those who seemed like the “good guys” end up doing something unexpected. Same goes for the “bad guys.” No one is who they appear to be and you have no idea what direction the story is going to go in next.
I also liked that Sylo revolved around a whole cast of characters rather than I single ultra-brave protagonist. It kind of reminded me of Teen Wolf – there may be a main character but every single character is important and you grow attached to all of them in their own special ways. The writing style is very simple and easy to follow. There was nothing flowery or fancy about it. All very straight forward.
I had a few small issues. Nothing major, and nothing that would really keeping me from recommending this book to the right audience. Tucker – our main protagonist – felt a little naive to me. It always seemed to take him a little too catch up with what was going on. To be fair he’s a young boy who’s spent most of time life on an island but still…
Second issue – Cliffhanger! *shakes fist* I am not a fan of the cliffhanger ending. I think even in a series each book should have a self contained arc. Sylo does not. Very few answers are provided by the end of the book, which I personally find frustrating. However, I know others don’t feel this way about cliffhangers. Just a matter of personal preference.
Recommendation: The straight forward writing style and male point-of-view will make this a great read for younger, male teens. Sylo is a fun read that will leave you asking questions and wanting more.
ghutter05's review against another edition
2.0
Plot was ok, writing was a little repetitive and in-your-face. But it looks like there may be some deeper threads going into the next book; I'm just not sure I want to bother to find out.