Reboot
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| ISBN-13: | 9780062217080 |
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| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date: | 04/01/2014 |
| Series: | Reboot Series , #1 |
| Pages: | 400 |
| Sales rank: | 120,323 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.10(d) |
| Age Range: | 13 - 17 Years |
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Reboot by Amy Tintera was a great book! My attention was caught by the title of the book, as well as the words on front.
5 Years Ago, I Died
178 Minutes Later, I Woke Up.
The premise of a reboot sounded quite interesting. I didn't quite know what to expect, but I was thinking it would be similar to a post-apocalyptic video game sort of series. I could not have been more wrong, Reboot at its basest level is somewhat of a zombie story. Not entirely however. Without giving too much detail, Reboot follows the story of Wren-178, how she got this name is explained early. 178 stands for the number of minutes she was ‘dead.’ How did she come back to life you ask? Even this is not explained too much in the book, suffice to say that humans were looking for a scientific ‘fountain of youth’ and it turned out wrong.
In Reboot we are introduced to the concept of these ‘reborn’ humans as second-class citizens. They are made to stay in barracks and be the enforcers as Reboots are unable to get sick and regenerate. Right away, this book grapples with a lot, similar to Partials, we encounter a demographic oppressed by mankind. The Reboots may look human, but they are not treated that way. Their freedoms are restricted.
What makes Reboot into a great story is the character development. Wren at the beginning of the book has life in a neat bubble, she eats, sleeps, works, doing the assignments asked of her without hesitation. From her perspective, nothing is wrong with this, all is as it should be, and her actions are helping the greater good for humanity. It's not until we are introduced to Callum-22 that things really begin to change and Wren realizes that there is more to life. Callum teaches her to laugh, to have fun, to realize that she is human, no matter how much she pretends to ignore it.
If you enjoy stories set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian society you will for certain enjoy Reboot. I found it hard to place down when I started and eagerly anticipate forthcoming books in this series. Tintera wrote well and the story-line was easy to follow, yet also not predictable. For this reason I am giving Reboot 5/5 stars, take the time to read it, you’ll not regret it, and you'll come to love the characters of Wren and Callum.
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Guys, real talk: this book is too good. I am reduced to one and two word sentences after reading this book.
-Badass-Romantic-Thrilling-Fast-paced-Sexy-Callum so sexy-Want Callum -So bad
It’s hard to understand how one book could be this amazing. I loved every single minute of my life while reading REBOOT. Do yourself a favor and read this book. You'll thank me later.
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For some reason the title didn't clue me in that the book is essentially about zombies, although they are referred to as Reboots. But it is so well written and the background is so well explained it makes it very relateable and believable. If you like sci fi or even just a general good read this book is a must! Bravo Amy Tintera! Write me another.
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Looking for a fast-paced, thrilling ride of a read? If so, Amy Tintera's Reboot should be your next read! I know, I know...Zombies? But wait, not really! Only if the Zombies of your mind are realistic, teenage, self-healing, lethal soldiers who have so many more dimensions than what you imagine. That, partnered with exhilarating fight scenes, witty and lovable characters and an evil corporation that is not all it seems; creates this one of a kind novels not to be missed!
Tintera does a surprisingly awesome job creating a very believable world for Wren and Callum that gives you a front row seat into the action from page one. She has a visually descriptive way with words that builds this beautifully horrific world and within that world grows something that seems nearly impossible to find, but against all odds, our main characters stumble into each other's lives (or non-lives) and set course for an exhilarating ride!
I absolutely cannot wait for the next in this exciting series! A great addition for YA Readers everywhere!
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I hate reading but my teacher recomeded this book to me and i loved it. I read it twice and never lost intrest, ever. This is a one of a kind book and i cant read till i get to read the next one "Rebell". If u love action and are intrested in a little love story of to people escaping to geather, their is no better book then this heart stopping thriller. I recomeded this book with five stars and two thumbs up. Escape into this book as Wren and Calluim escape their nightmare. You will not be disapointed.
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Good book. I am actually surprised by how good it was. the book offers something new to the table. The plot is set in the future and the book brings a new idea to the sideffects of a disease gone wrong. It was fast paced and the characters are surprisingly relateable. I felt as if the book ended too abruptly and would like to know more about what happened. I am hoping there will be a sequel!
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Enjoyed every second! Left me wanting more!
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I am 55 & a sci fi fan. Great book. Highly recommend.
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This story is extremely unique and interesting. Theres nonstop suspense and the relationship between the two main characters is beautiful. Love love love love this book. Highly recommend. Must read.
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Fresh take on reanimation,very well written.
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This series was a great read:) The idea was very original!
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loved it cant wait to read rebel
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With this book, Ms Tintera became on of my favorite writers. I don't know exactly why I like this book so much. The tone of this dystopian read is rather dark and somewhat violent.. Kids dying of a disease only to come alive again as something less than human, then enslaved to do the government's bidding. But amidst the secrets and mistreatment of the "Reboots" a light is sparked. He's number 22. He's as close to human as a Reboot can get, and as such his chances of survival are slim to none. You can't help but like him from the time he's introduced. When 22 chooses the almost robotic, but deadly, 178 to train him, an almost comedic romance starts to blossom.
The depths of the characters aren't thrown at you all at once, but slowly peeled back, layer by layer, along with the secrets of the government faction that controls the Reboots . It keeps the story fresh and fast paced.
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It was a great story! It was fun to watch Wren grow and see Callum's and Wren's innocent love story especially considering that love got them through. Great mix of action and romance!!
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I’d been hearing plenty of buzz about “Reboot” long before it came out, without ever thinking I should read it. Then I saw it named on a list of anticipated YA Novels and fell in love with the premise. I added it to my pile and kept my fingers crossed that–when I got to it–it’d be worth the wait.
When I checked this out, it came with a stack of other books. Most of those had been on my TBR list much longer, and I promised myself I would read through the novels in order or oldest to most recently added.
That lasted almost a week. Maybe. As soon as I picked up Amy Tintera’s debut, I read the first 80 or so pages without stopping. If I hadn’t had to get up early the next morning, I would’ve kept going.
Though I’ve read a lot of great YA novels with hardass female protagonists, I was immediately taken with the idea of a girl who follows orders without emotion because she doesn’t know what else to do. Reboots are young people who have come back to life after death. Wren, who was dead much longer than the others, is the most powerful reboot in what remains of the U.S. And until she starts training the significantly weaker Callum, she doesn’t bother to question who commands her loyalty.
The questions of humanity and what defines it were a large portion of what fascinated me about this story. Watching Wren make the subtle shift from being removed from reboots and humans alike, to learning to recognize the humanness she still possesses was what made Tintera’s novel shine. In spite of what both sides have been taught to believe, humanity in this post revolution world is far more complex than being on round one of life or not.
The side characters shone brightly, and the revelations Wren makes about some of them accounted for many of the most moving parts of the story. Callum, in particular, was an awesome character–one whose eternal cheerfulness acts as his own defense. Usually love interests who actively pursue the protagonist garner more suspicion than interest on my part. And yet, I can’t help feeling that what we’re going to learn about Callum in the next book will only make me like him more.
If I had one issue with “Reboot,” it was the abruptness of the ending. Even though this is only book one, I expected a lot more complications in the final climactic scene. From the minute the final plan goes into effect, I thought Wren and the others had way too easy of a time reaching their goals and putting phase two into action. Part of me was expecting some large kicker of an ending, something that would befuddle and mesmerize me, leave me salivating for the next book. Instead of being desperate for more pages, I was confused that we’d reached the ending so easily.
With any luck, Tintera will up the tension like crazy in the sequel, but regardless, “Reboot” is definitely worth the wait.
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Reboot was just amazing. Between the girl power of the main character and the story itself. I'm so upset its only a duology
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Alright, so I bought Reboot quite a while ago, but I hadn’t had the chance to read it until now. Now I’m kicking myself for not reading it sooner.
Reboot starts off en medias res, which is one of my favorite ways of beginning a book. Wren is on assignment, which means she’s doing the HARC’s—the government’s—dirty work, bringing what the HARC deems a “criminal.” She’s emotionless and follows all orders, because that’s what she’s been trained to do. It also helps that she’s a 178, which means she was dead for one-hundred seventy-eight minutes before she “rebooted.”
You see, the cool (and extremely original) thing about this book is that some humans—mostly young ones—die and, if they had the KDH virus at some point in their lives, they reboot. Reboots are faster, stronger, and heal quicker than humans, but there’s a catch. They feel less emotion than humans do. In other words, they’re less human. The more time between your death and your reboot, the less human you are. Because of this, humans shunned them and the HARC made them into their little soldiers. Humans are still terrified of Reboots, but because of the fact that they outweigh Reboots in number, they have control over them.
For now.
That’s when the story comes in. Wren is the highest number Reboot, which means she’s special to the HARC. She’s stronger, faster, and less human than any other Reboot, which makes her the perfect soldier. She never questions orders, and why should she? The HARC has given her a better life than she had as a child.
Wren is really relatable, which is funny to say because she’s supposed to be the least human out of all of the characters. But she’s been trained to be less human, trained to kill without thought, and trained to stamp down any emotion she does have. I can completely understand why she does what she does, and I never once judge her. Her backstory is truly devastating, and I love that she isn’t perfect—that she has issues—because it makes her even more realistic.
Callum is a 22. This means he’s practically still human, which makes him undesirable to the HARC, but they still give him a shot (oh wow, I did not mean to make that pun until I re-read this review). He’s essentially the comic relief of the whole novel, as well as the spark that lit the fire under Wren. Because of Callum, Wren is beginning to question the HARC, as well as wonder if she’s doing the right thing. However, when one of Wren’s friends suffers the consequences of the HARC’s choices, Wren must face a difficult choice that will change her life and many others around her.
I loved the characters in this novel. They were all extremely relatable, and it was super interesting to see the humans as the “bad guys” in this novel, while the Reboots were just victims in everything. Some humans are okay, like Len, but others are downright despicable and believe all the lies the HARC ever told them. All of the characters’ backstories—Wren’s especially—made them truly three-dimensional, which is something I definitely love in a novel.
I found myself not wanting to stop reading and constantly turning the pages to see what happened next. The book was action-packed, but not to an extreme, which allowed me to keep reading hours at a time. Tintera truly found a way to balance everything in the novel, which made for a fantastic read. I definitely look forward to any more novels of hers.
Though this book is part of a series, it doesn’t end in a true cliffhanger. Some might still want to know what happens, but I found myself perfectly satisfied with the ending this novel had. I will still be on the lookout for the next books in the series, but it’s not completely necessary if you feel comfortable with the ending.
I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves science fiction, action, relatable characters, and romance. Even if you generally don’t like romance, I still recommend this book for you, because there are still enough of other elements to not make this a romance novel, but the romance is an important factor in it. In general, if you like losing yourself in a book, this book is for you.
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Is this the first?
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This book is so good! It was so creative of Amy Tintera. I loved the characters and the while story. I totally recommend this book. And make
sure that you read to second book, Rebel. I guaranteed that it will be as good as this book.
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I love this book!!!!
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