Details: Paperback from publisher for honest review, 340 Pages
RATING: 4.5 FAST PACED STARS!
Blurb: Goodreads
Wren Connolly thought she'd left her human side behind when she died five years ago and came back 178 minutes later as a Reboot. With her new abilities of strength, speed and healing - along with a lack of emotions - Wren 178 became the perfect soldier for HARC (Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation). Then Callum 22 came along and changed everything.
Now that they've both escaped, they're ready to start a new life in peace on the Reboot Reservation. But Micah 163, the Reboot running the reservation, has darker plans in mind: to wipe out the humans. All of them. Micah has been building a Reboot army for years and is now ready to launch his attack on the cities. Callum wants to stick around and protect the humans. Wren wants nothing more than to leave all the fighting behind them.
With Micah on one side, HARC on the other, and Wren and Callum at odds in the middle, there is only one option left...
It's time for Reboots to become rebels.
BOOK REVIEW by Michelle:
Amy Tintera has brought a fast paced, exciting conclusion to her Reboot, duology. This sci-fi/dystopian had me turning the pages.
I found more substance to the plot and the characters brought me what I think I was missing from Reboot, even though I really enjoyed Reboot.
Told from both Callum and Wren’s pov’s we get a deeper understanding of these two characters who are at different ends of the reboot scale.
I loved watching Wren discover more of her human nature, so to speak. She does soften up, her thoughts becoming her own. I liked that Amy gave us reasons for her characters evolving, even though they are Reboots.
A higher number supposedly meant a Reboot was faster, stronger, less emotional, but I thought that was just a line HARC fed us that the Reboots bought into. We all used to be human, before we died and came back to life as Reboots, I didn’t see why the number of minutes dead mattered so much.
It kind of showed the reader that their still was a human underneath all of it. Even if it got lost for a while.
Callum is gorgeous. He was a little soft for me in Reboot, and he didn’t lose his human nature in this installment but he earned my respect. He really is a great character.
These two balance each other out.
This installment takes off at a fast pace from where Reboot left off. You will be turning the pages as this group of rebels go from one situation to the next in a bid to find a solution and release the other Reboots.
Did I think this could all be neatly tidied up in two books? Um, put it this way I got a satisfactory ending, but I still feel like there was more story to be told, more characters to explore.
Amy really has a clever idea with Reboots. It’s different and I could have explored these two characters and their sidekicks more in this world, but that is just me.
There is always a villain in a dystopian read and there are more than one in this one.
I got some sad moments that did surprise me how I felt. My heart got hurt.
I can see how film rights have been optioned by Fox for Reboot. It would make a great movie.
A fast paced, clever idea with some fierce moments and a romance that did flutter my heart like butterfly wings.
Michelle
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Today on Novels On The Run I have my stop on the blog tour for REBOOT by AMY TINTERA.I have my review of her YA dystopian/sci-fi book , an interview with Amy and a 3 book giveaway, for Aussie addresses only as publisher is sponsoring the giveaway and mailing them out. A big thank you to Allen & Unwin for the giveaways. So check everything out below and enjoy!
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By:Amy Tintera Published By: Allen & Unwin Released : Available Now Details : Paperback from publisher for review, 365 Pages RATING: 4 WREN & CALLUM STARS! Blurb: Goodreads Five years ago, Wren Connolly was shot three times in the chest. After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less human they are when they return. Wren 178 is the deadliest Reboot in the Republic of Texas. Now seventeen years old, she serves as a soldier for HARC (Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation). Wren’s favorite part of the job is training new Reboots, but her latest newbie is the worst she’s ever seen. As a 22, Callum Reyes is practically human. His reflexes are too slow, he’s always asking questions, and his ever-present smile is freaking her out. Yet there’s something about him she can’t ignore. When Callum refuses to follow an order, Wren is given one last chance to get him in line—or she’ll have to eliminate him. Wren has never disobeyed before and knows if she does, she’ll be eliminated, too. But she has also never felt as alive as she does around Callum.
The perfect soldier is done taking orders.
BOOK REVIEW by Michelle:
I screamed as the branded my wrist with my bar code, my number, and my human name, Wren Connolly. I screamed as they locked me in a cell, as they escorted me to the shuttle, as they put me in line with the other newly undead former children. I screamed until I arrived at the Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation, or HARC, facility, and they told me screaming meant death. Acting like I was still a human child meant death. Disobeying orders meant death.
And then I was silent.
I enjoyed Amy’s sci-fi/dystopian idea. I liked how the characters had a number which equalled the time they spent dead, before they rebooted, awakened.
Wren Connolly now known as Wren178 is the top Reboot at HARC - Human Advancement & Repopulation Corporation. When I say, ‘top’ , it is her number. She was killed when she was only twelve years old and she rebooted after 178 minutes.
The Reboots , the over 120’s, are the trainers. The under 60’s, if you are an under 60, like our lead male protagonist, Callum 22, then you will find yourself , most probably dying on your first assignment. If you don't die, then there are other things instore for you.
The quicker to reboot, the more human you are, the more emotion you feel.
Wren 178 is more machine.
Wren 178 and Callum 22 find themselves as trainer and trainee.
Amy brings those bone snapping moments that had me cringing a bit when I read the book. Just the thought of snapping a bone is not attractive and Reboot trainers will grab those newbies and start snapping.
Ouch!
“Try not to scream when I break your bones. It bothers me. You can cry if you want; that’s fine.”
He burst out laughing. I didn’t realize that was a funny statement.
“Got it,” he said, trying unsuccessfully to cover his grin. “Screaming, no. Crying, yes.”
With all good dystopians/sci-fi reads there is always the ‘corporation’ that needs to be taken down, dismantled, the poor verses the rich, the underdog coming back to fight another day and the rebels that are there when you know where to look.
Reboot has all that and a romance thrown in.
Watching Wren show human emotions was nice.
Callum is an unusual character, he just has so much forgiveness in him and a great attitude, he won’t let himself be changed, if he can help it. Paired with Wren who is all about getting the job done and, killing, makes for an interesting combination.
“Pull it together,” I said, lowering my voice. “ The first time is the hardest. You’ll adapt.”
“I won’t adapt. I don’t want to turn into some monster who enjoys hunting people.”
And then he gestured to me.
He hit the mat for the tenth time, his face a barely recognizable bloody mess. He didn’t get up this time. He collapsed breathing heavily.
“You’re right,” I said. “I should have picked One-twenty-one. But now I am stuck with you, so I suggest you quit your whining and pull it together. There are no more choices, rich boy. This is it, forever. Get used to it.”
I really like Callum but I did find him too happy, is that the right word. He gets the shiz kicked out of him, but he always has a smile for Wren. I would have liked to have seen him more, peeved for his situation. I went from thinking I couldn’t see this happy, clumsy guy be the romantic interest for Wren who is a strong , confident girl, to ....well, maybe I could be convinced.
“Maybe I can get you some clothes as well.”
“Sure. Grab me a book, too, while you’re out. Something funny.”
I thought he was serious, until a grin spread across his face. “Just come back, okay? I don’t need anything else.”
“I’ll try and sleep,” he said, closing his eyes. He cracked one open and held his arm out to me. “Want to come closer?”
“I can’t. One of us has to stay up and keep watch.”
“One cuddle. Maybe two. Fifteen, max.”
“Callum,” I said with a laugh. “Go to sleep.”
I did find flaws in the plot. Without giving anything away, let’s just say Leb and his daughter, I found that a bit hard to believe that no questions were asked. I will leave it at that.
I enjoyed the world building and liked Ever.
I felt like Reboots were like a form of a zombie, but not...but....then the more I read....
Well, you read, you will see what I am referring to without, referring.
I do have questions I would have liked answered in this installment, but that is ok.
I thought Gabe and Zeke could be fun. Will we see more of them???
Did I think some things were a bit too easy in the end, well, yeah. I thought things fell nicely into their laps, but hey, not everything should be hard. I put it down to human guards being a bit inept and HARC maybe needing to do some homework on their escapees.
I am intrigued to know more in Amy’s sci-fi/dystopian and to see Callum maybe toughen up and be lead guy worthy. He sure knows how to bring the kisses. A very likable character and he has some great lines in the book.
A great start with lots of potential for this series for debut author Amy Tintera. Oh I hear it is a duology. Two books!
Michelle
INTERVIEW with AMY TINTERA
I would like to welcome Amy Tintera to Novels On The Run and thank her for taking the time to answer my Q's.
Michelle: What 5 words describe Amy Tintera the AUTHOR?
Amy: Optimistic. Quiet. Cookie-lover. Weird.
Michelle: Reboot, is your debut YA dystopian, sci-fi book. Congratulations! I personally love a great dystopian. I really liked Wren from the minute I met her. You give us a character who has the highest number attached to her name. She immediately has a stigma attached to her with the other characters with the lower numbers. You pair her up with Callum who is straight off the most relaxed around her.
Michelle: Have you ever people watched, or been somewhere where you saw a person who you thought looked pretty cool and used their description for a character of yours. If so, can you tell us who?
Amy: I haven’t, actually! I’m not much of a people-watcher. I tend to live in my own head, so I sometimes miss things going on around me.
Michelle: Reboot # 2 is due out in 2014. How many books do you currently see for this series?
Amy: Just two. It’s a duology, so the second book wraps everything up.
Michelle:Is it possible to get a non spoiler quote for Reboot # 2. No names necessary?
Amy: “ATTACK!”
Michelle: If you were to walk up to somebody in the street and in a paragraph, not using book blurb, get them interested to read your book. What would you say to them?
Amy: I actually have to do that a lot! People always want to know what my book is about. I say:
“It’s a post-apocalyptic novel set in a future Texas where the teenagers Reboot after death and are forced into slavery by the humans. The story follows Wren, who was dead the longest of anyone, and the cute boy who shakes up her world.”
Michelle: What 2 songs would best describe Wren and Callum’s characters, individually? I love asking music questions, readers love hearing what song best describes a character or their relationship. I have had some awesome responses.
Amy: I always say there’s no song for Wren, that it’s just silence for her! But there is one song – “Sail” by Awolnation, which is the first song I ever associated with the book, and with her. And for Callum it’s “Surprise, Surprise” by Civalias, which is a bit of a sappy song, but I don’t care. It fits.J
Michelle:What has been your most memorable book signing event you have been to and why. Or if you haven’t been to a book signing, what author would you love to meet and why?
Amy: My most memorable was when I met Gayle Forman. She’s one of my favourite authors, and I couldn’t think of anything to say to her, so I just said “I have no words.” She was very sweet about it.
Michelle: Is there a genre other than dystopian you would like to one day write in and why?
Amy: I’d love to write a fantasy YA. I want to write about a princess in a pretty dress who also kicks butt! And contemporary YA. I love contemporaries with complex characters and strong romances.
Michelle:If you could choose four people, alive or dead, fictional or real to have dinner with, who would they be and why?
Amy: I’m going to go with all authors, otherwise I don’t think I could ever narrow it down:
1. Jane Austen, because I love her books and I would have liked to know if she was like any of her characters.
2. Gayle Forman – Like I said above, I’m a big fan. I’d love to talk to her about writing contemporary YA.
3. George R. R. Martin – I’d love to talk to him about world building!
4. J. K. Rowling – I’d also want to talk to her about world building. And everything about writing, ever.J
Thankyou Amy
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