Monday, January 30, 2012

A Million Suns by Beth Revis

A Million Suns (ATU #2)
Beth Revis
January 10th, 2012
400 (hardcover) 
Publisher: Razorbill
Source: Publisher & Bought
Godspeed was fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos.

It's been three months since Amy was unplugged. The life she always knew is over. And everywhere she looks, she sees the walls of the spaceship Godspeed. But there may just be hope: Elder has assumed leadership of the ship. He's finally free to enact his vision - no more Phydus, no more lies.

But when Elder discovers shocking news about the ship, he and Amy race to discover the truth behind life on Godspeed. They must work together to unlock a puzzle that was set in motion hundreds of years earlier, unable to fight the romance that's growing between them and the chaos that threatens to tear them apart....read more at Goodreads. 
"Follow the leader."1
Some secrets are not meant to be shared. Three months after the end of Across the Universe, Elder has become the leader of Godspeed, and each of his subsequent choices as its newest ruler have come with consequences. While Elder struggles with being the leader, Amy battles with her outsider status on Godspeed. But when she receives a mysterious clue hinting at a secret revolving around Godspeed, she readily embarks on a scavenger hunt to find answers that will change everything. 

Thank you, Beth Revis, for a sequel that is just as great if not better than the first novel. A Million Suns ramps up the energy and pandemonium. Revis takes everything - mystery, relationships, fear - to another level. Life on Godspeed is as claustrophobic as ever, with so many people and nowhere to run. A Million Suns is a magnetic mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, excited and breathless, until you arrive at the final page. 

Highlights: So many surprises. Even if you guess one, there are plenty of others that will amaze you. The hunt for the clues was interesting. Amy and Elder's relationship was intriguing - things are pretty strained between them, and I liked that they still have some issues to work out. 

Lowlights: It took a few chapters to get back into the characters voices and to remember their personalities. And Revis killed off a character I liked (again). 

Rating: 

1 pg. 147 - A simple phrase, and yet it gives me chills. 


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17 comments:

  1. TiffanyJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I got this one recently but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I definitely need to get to it soon though. Great review!

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  2. Sarah (The Book Life)January 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I have got this one in my tbr pile and I can't wait to start it! I loved Across the Universe and it's great to know that this one is even better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts :0)

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  3. J.R. @ The TBR PileJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Great review! I have both of the books in this series on my MASSIVE TBR Bookcases I just haven't gotten to them yet. I guess I need to get a move on!

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  4. JennyJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    YAY! Love it when the second book in a series doesn't suffer from second book syndrome and actually gives us new information that's not just filler. Can't wait to read this one, thanks for the review Lea!

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  5. Tales of WhimsyJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Better than the first? Whooot! That's what I like to hear. Bravo! I can't wait to check this out for myself.

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  6. MeredithJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    So glad you liked it! I loved Across the Universe, and I've been looking forward to this one.

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  7. roroJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Great review! awesome i wanna it now
    /me sad

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  8. Mary @ BookSwarmJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    She's all about killing her darlings, isn't she? I was so sad with the first one and now...sniffle. Anyway, I can't wait to see what she does with the final installment! Such a great series.

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  9. KatieJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    I cant wait to read this! It bothers me that she kills off another character! /: really great review!

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  10. BaileyJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    I couldn't really get into the first novel, Across the Universe, but your review of the second one makes me want to rethink my decision. I may have to pick it up again when I get the time. =)

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  11. AyleeJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Just got this book in the mail so I hope I can get to it soon! I'm surprised to hear you say that there are even more surprises in the sequel... I thought we learned everything in AtU! That's pretty cool.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    So glad you enjoyed this one as much as I did, Lea! It was even better than AtU, in my opinion!

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  13. Alyssa KirkFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Excellent review! I enjoyed Across the Universe. Now I want to read this even more!

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  14. NatFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I never did read Across the Universe but plan to. I did not realize this one was sort of sci-fi?

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  15. Jenny N.February 3, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I can't wait to get started on this one. If only I had more time to read since I've been so busy lately.

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  17. grace crawfordOctober 2, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    Brilliant and entertaining. It had me guessing until the end. I appreciate the way Revis keeps you really engaged in the story.
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