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Posted February 11, 2012
I really loved this. It's in the same genre as the Hunger Games, but the plot is totally original. Unlike the Hunger Games, there is no government, no authority, no capitol, no society left alive, no reality TV and no games between teenagers. Instead, it's a lawless society and is really just about a brave girl's attempt to enter New York City and rescue her sister. I love the unique mountain settings of the Catskills and the apocalyptic, urban setting of NYC--along with the constantly snowy climate--none of which are in the Hunger Games. Even the indoor death matches here (with adults) are totally different. This is an action-packed read that keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time!
15 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 11, 2012
This is totally a rip off of the hunger games. The world ended. She has a younger sister that she loves OH so much. Shes in love with 2 guys. Sound familiar? I was looking for a book as amazing as the HG were...not one exactly like it!
14 out of 33 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I read this book in one day! Could not put it down. I have read pretty much all of Morgan's books and this was one of my favorites!! Will not be disappointed!
9 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I read this book in 2 days. Could not put it down. Can't wait for the next book to come out! I was on the edge waiting for what would happen next.
9 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 1, 2012
I bought this book because I liked the concept, but the more I read all I could think was, "Get this lady a Thesaurus!" At first I found it amusing how often the word "grateful" was used, but by the end of the book I was cringing! Granted, this is fiction and your characters can pretty much do anything in your imagination, but if your story has no magic, etc. you generally must keep within reason. So,tell me. Since when does an old Harley motorcycle with a sidecar go 130 miles an hour? They say this book is the next "Hunger Games". Not hardly. In "Hunger Games" Kat's skills were believable, but Brook..., well, let's just say the book just got more and more stupid as it went on. A glutton for punishment, I actually finished the entire book, hoping that it would somehow redeem itself. I don't think the age group this was aimed for would even like it and it's definitely not for anyone under 17; not with talk of men having underage sex. And that's another stupid thing that I found. They're in this house at the end (yes, a spoiler alert. Although this whole book is just spoiled!), she's looking for Bree. Guns are being fired and she's opening all these doors, only to find men having sex with girls, oblivious to it all. I don't care what a man (or anyone) is doing, if guns are being fired in close proximity, you go find out just what the hell is going on!! So, save your money!!
8 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 12, 2012
This book was fabulous. Morgan created a new series that is up to par with her Vampire Journals series. This book reminded me of the Hunger Games books along with Amamda Hocking's Hollowland boojs. However, Morgan's work is fresh and new. Buy it!
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 12, 2012
Morgan Rice is a great writer. She has a way of making you beleive you are right there next to her charactors. She shows this not only in this book but all of her books before this one. Morgan, as long as you keep writing, I'll keep reading.
Thank you.
Francis Chandler
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 12, 2012
Love morgan rice. This book is one of the best so far. I dont think it should be compaired to the hunger games though. I thought it was one of the better dystopian books out there.
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 14, 2012
Overall, this book was pretty disappointing. How many times can you repeat the same plot devices? "We've wrecked the car! OH WAIT, we've fixed it..." "I'm going to die now! OH WAIT! I lived!" With better writing, and certainly better editing, this book had the potential to be great... OH WAIT, it already was great...it was called The Hunger Games.
6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 11, 2012
junk.
6 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 11, 2012
This book is incredible! I loved this read and could not put it down. I disagree with any of the haters out there that say this is a rip off of the HG. It's totally original.
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 11, 2012
It may have been more enjoyable if it wasn't blatantly obvious that author ripped off the premise of The Hunger Games. It's insulting in my opinion try to rip off another author and then sell it to their readers as if it's something in the same genre and not just a cheap mimic.
6 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 14, 2012
Enjoyed this book from the begining all the way to the end.
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 23, 2012
I really, really enjoyed this book. It's a nail-biting, on-the-edge-of-your-seat, holding your breath kind of story. I really can't wait for the next one to be out. Morgan incorporates some of today's issues into the story and I found it truly frightening. I love Brooke she's a great character to add to the tough, strong heroines out there.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 11, 2012
I totally loved this book! Brooke is so brave and so devoted to her sister--I loved spending time with her. I also loved the romance between her and Ben, and her and Logan. I'm dying to see who she ends up with!
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 1, 2012
TOTAL Hunger Games ripoff - a girl who takes care of her younger sister and has a special fighting talent, an arena where they fight to the death, two love interests. I don't see how anyone could say the story was original. I admit I kept reading and hoping it would find some originality, but it didn't improve. And the writing? I haven't read any other of this author's books, but the writing was pathetic with constant repition. In the arena scene, I think the phrase, "the crowd roared" was repeated every few sentences. Every time she barely missed those metal spikes - repeated a dozen times. And every single time she woke up or regained conciousness for any reason, well she never knew if she was alive or dead, and she said just that...every single time. It is a shame because it really could have been a good story for this genre if more effort had been put into making it an original and well written story. If you are still interested in wasting part of your life reading this book, borrow it from someone through lend me or something.
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 20, 2012
Once again Morgan gives us another incredible read! I couldn't put it down. I tried, so i could make it last... but I just couldn't do it. Yes, it has the "feel" of the hunger games and Amanda Hockings Hollowland series.... but, its not a rip off at all!! It's totally original. Ive read ALL of Morgans books, and like the others it keeps you on the edge of your seat... and wanting more,more,more! I can't wait for a follow up to ARENA ONE!! Don't wait another minute...buy it now!! This is definitely money well spent! Thank you Morgan, you are truly one of my favorite authors!! Keep these awesome books coming!!
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I loved the book it kept me reading nonstop. If you like a book that keeps you in suspense, a lot action and the will to survive this is it! Four young people who has the courage and endurance to survive in a world where nothing of what they knew exist, but themselves and the love they have for each other to overcome anything obstacles. Highly recommend.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 17, 2012
This book had me thinking about it long after i finished it. I definately would recommend it to others.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 12, 2012
I really really enjoyed this book! I like reading about women who have a strong character and dont have to be saved by the guy. Looking forward to the next book
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Overview
--Allegra Skye, Bestselling author of Saved
From Morgan Rice, #1 Bestselling author of THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comes a trilogy of dystopian fiction. This file contains the entire book, 82,000 words.
New York. 2120. American has been decimated, wiped out from the second Civil War. In this post-apocalyptic world, survivors are far and few between. And most of those who do survive are ...