Review: Allegiant (Divergent #3)

Title: Allegiant (Divergent #3)

Author: Veronica Roth

Publisher: Harper Collins

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, YA, Dystopian.

Release Date: October 22nd 2013

Pages: 526

Where Acquired: Kindle Store.

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- Best Book Price: £7.99 Kindle Price: £6.65 (as of when posted)

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A Cover From Elsewhere (German):
  (Google Translation of 'Die Bestimmung, Letzte Entscheidung ' is The Determination, Final Decision)

Goodreads Description:
The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

Told from a riveting dual perspective, Allegiant, by #1 New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth, brings the Divergent series to a powerful conclusion while revealing the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.

My Review:
This book has been long awaited for me as I originally planned to buy it the moment it came out. However I was on a book ban at the time (So I could catch up with the books that I have already baught) and had to wait to buy it after Christmas.Then Finally a few weeks ago, I got round to reading it. Some of you may be wondering why I didn't read it as soon as I baught it, as I was so eager to do so. But one of my friends accidentally told me the ending making it harder for me to get in the right mindset to want to read it (All of you who have read it will know what this ending was like and I will touch on this more later).

As always this novel was captivating and exciting. It was amazing to see how far Tris, and the others had come from the first novel and it was heartbreaking to have to leave their world. But finally after so much curiosity and wondering we finally got to see what was on the other side of the boarder! The plot was finally explained, and in a spectacular way I must say. We find out more about the experiment and why it needed to be done and we learn a lot about our most beloved and most hated characters along the way. Tris, Tobias, Christina and Uriah are all so brave and courageous with hearts that are both loving and strong. The theme of revolution that is so common in dystopian fiction was carried on, leaving our characters to face more than they ever could have imagined and a much bigger threat than they ever had in chicago (The name given to their experiment town). It was great also to learn more about our character's families and origins, giving them even more realistic depth.

I love the way that this novel put everything into a new perceptive. Looking back at the other novels, the threats that our characters faced in those seemed petty and small compared to that in this book. This book made everything else seen in the last two novels, seem small and insignificant compared to the massive drowning world of the last book. And this is one of the reasons that I admire Veronica Roth so much, the only other author I can think of who has achieved this with such great impact is Rick Riordan, one of my all time favorite writers.

*THIS NEXT PARAGRAPH WILL CONTAIN SOME MASSIVE SPOILERS THAT I COULD NOT HELP BUT WRITE ABOUT, SO IF YOU ARE YET TO READ THE BOOK, DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW ANY FURTHER.* 

I also have to admire Veronica for the ending! one thing I have to say is that lady has guts! No other writer that I personaly have read has killed off the main protagonist!

Having Tris die was devastating and heartbreaking, but the way in which she died created one of the bravest, most brilliant and selfless characters that I have ever known. She sacrificed herself to save all of Chicago, as did many other characters. But more importantly, she sacrificed herself to save her brother. Any other reader out there, if like me, they have a brother, you must know how it would have felt to be in Tris' position. I personally would do the same for my brother and this is what makes the book so real and gritty, with such a deep plot with characters that are so emotionally raw and beautiful. I couldn't help but experience what was happening along with our characters, and that is one of the reasons to why it was so heartbreaking to see the events that lead up to Tris' death unfold. Even though I knew that she was going to be killed off in the end, it didn't make the novel any less emotional for me, and this shows you what a good writer that Roth is. 

To be honest though, one of the most heartbreaking, tear inducing things for me was that after reading two and a third novels though Tris' eyes and with Tris' voice, to have it suddenly stop... well, that was the worst part. It just left me feeling empty inside.

On a more positive note however, Tris' send off was breathtakingly beautiful and a great way to say goodbye one of the best characters I have read about. And, after a spell of many books with sudden and rubbish endings, this one was bittersweet and perfect, letting you get a glimpse of our favorite character's future and a glimpse on life after the novel, which personally I loved.

I want to wish a big goodbye to the world of Divergent, and thank you for making my life much more interesting for a while! and thank you Veronica Roth for writing one of the deepest and most heartbreaking novels I have ever read.

Quotes:

 “I suppose a fire that burns that bright is not meant to last.”

 "There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater."

"I belong to the people I love, and they belong to me--they, and the love and loyalty I give them, form my identity far more than any word or group ever could.”

Rating:

 

Wait, One Last Thing...

Keep an eye out for Divergent the film! In Cinemas Now!

I Shall be watching this film this Thursday so I will write up a review when I can. Keep an eye out!

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Review: Queen of Babble

Title: Queen of Babble (Queen of Babble #1)
Author: Meg Cabot
Publisher: Harper Collins
Genres: Adult, humor, Romance, YA, Chick lit.
Where Acquired: Bought from a market stall.
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- Best Book Price: £1.87 Kindle Price: £3.99 (as of when posted) 

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A Cover From Elsewhere (German): 


Goodreads Description: 
 Lizzie Nichols has a problem, and it isn’t that she’s blowing her college graduation money on a trip to visit her long-distance boyfriend Andy in London.

She just can’t keep anything to herself, including her indignation at finding out her beloved boyfriend wasn’t completely faithful to her during their separation. She’s now out on the streets with no money and a non-changeable airline ticket home for exactly a month away.

Fortunately, Lizzie’s best friend, Shari, comes to the rescue. She’s spending the summer in the South of France catering weddings in a romantic sixteenth century chateau, and she’s able to sort Lizzie out with a job. One glimpse of the gorgeous Chateau Mirac, not to mention the equally gorgeous son of the owner, and Lizzie is hooked.

My Review: 
This book is funny and lovable. a great book if you want something lighthearted to read. it is fun and the plot is masterful, as is usual for Meg Cabot. I loved the dreams and mistakes that befell the main character Lizzie and Luke was a rather dreamy 'Mr Darcy' style love interest. the characters were all relateable and lovable (other than Andy of course he was horrid!). I found the stereotypes of the English highly amusing considering i am English and proceeded to laugh at every one i read! this book was hilarious and great for when i didn't want to read anything too heavy, one of the best chick lit novels i have read!

Quotes: 

“There will be no more British guys. Unless they are members of the royal family, of course. ” 

“There are nice, funny totally good-looking guysout there. You just have to know where to look…and apparently, where NOT to look. Which is in the ladies' shower of your dorm.” 

Rating:
*****

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Review: Revenge Wears Prada

Title: Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns (The Devil Wears Prada #2)

Author: Lauren Weisberger
Publisher: Harper Collins
Genres: Adult, Fashion, Romance
Where Acquired: Bought from TESCO
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Goodreads Description:
Revenge Wears Prada picks up eight years after Andy parted ways with Miranda on bad terms. Andy is now editing The Plunge, the hottest bridal magazine around, alongside Emily, her one-time Runway nemesis turned current BFF. While Andy is planning her own wedding to Max, a handsome media scion, she remains haunted by her impeccably heeled former boss — and the magazine world being as small as it is, it’s only a matter of time before she hears the dreaded syllables “Ahn-dre-ah!” again.

My Review: 
Although not as good as the original, this book was fun and packed with drama. It was nice to see where all the characters are now, the time jump near enough corresponding with the real time between the first and second novels. Although this book has a lot less in the way of Miranda moments, she still manages to wreck poor Andy's life even though she doesn't work for her any longer. The addition of Andy's marriage and baby was fresh and exciting and it was nice to see a more mature side to the characters involved. Lily becomes a lot more likeable and Alex makes a spectacular return towards the end. Many things have changed since the last book, but it was still easy to fall back into Andy's world, however you do end up routing for some things to revert back to how they were in the first novel... namely Alex... Altogether though this book was enjoyable and worth reading. However this could never be made into a film that works well due to the happy ending of the first film, this book revolves round Miranda and Andy's explosive parting!

Quotes:

"Andy covered Clem's face in kisses before handing her over to Isla. She watched as her baby flashed a smile and reached out for her, and then the waterworks began. And it wasnt the baby who was crying"

"were either of you that sorry girl who turned completely catatonic and needed to be carted off to a psychiatric hospital?...and neither of you were that lunatic who repeatedly threatened to burn down my apartment...There was that plain girl with the terribly cheap shoes who tried to have me arrested on some sort of trumped up harassment charge, but she was a blonde."

Rating:
****

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