Review: Rebel by Amy Tintera

Goodreads Summary:

The sequel to the action-packed Reboot is a can't-miss thrill ride, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Veronica Roth, and Marie Lu.

After coming back from death as Reboots and being trained by HARC as soldiers, Wren and Callum have finally escaped north, where they hope to find a life of freedom. But when they arrive at the Reboot Reservation, it isn't what they expected. Under the rule of a bloodthirsty leader, Micah, the Reboots are about to wage an all-out war on the humans. Although Wren's instincts are telling her to set off into the wilderness on their own and leave the battle far behind, Callum is unwilling to let his human family be murdered. When Micah commits the ultimate betrayal, the choice is made for them. But Micah has also made a fatal mistake . . . he's underestimated Wren and Callum.

The explosive finale to the Reboot duology is full of riveting action and steamy love scenes as Wren and Callum become rebels against their own kind.

Publication Date: May 13, 2014

Rebel was an amazing sequel to Reboot—a YA dystopian that I really enjoyed reading last year. The characters from Reboot were so memorable that I had no problem jumping right back into the plot. Rebel was the second book in the Reboot duology and a solid conclusion to the series.

Rebel was told in two points of view, Wren’s and Callum’s, and I loved the narration from two very distinct characters. Wren is tough and less emotional while Callum is sweeter and expresses more of his “human” side than Wren. Wren was machine-like in Reboot, so it was great to see how much she evolved not only because of Callum, but also because of the lost of her best friend Ever.

The foundation of the relationship between Wren and Callum had already taken place in Reboot, so it was great to see it blossom in Rebel. The book isn’t heavy on romance, but there were just enough sweet moments to keep me invested in their growing affection for one another. Most of the book is about the reboots finding their place in the world and fighting against the establishment.

I enjoyed the introduction of the new reboots that Wren and Callum come across. I hated the new villain Micah and I was shocked over how extreme he went in his fight against HARC. I loved the new secondary characters so much, especially the sweet Isaac and the funny Riley.

If you want an action-packed YA book with a super tough feminine lead than I would highly recommend this series.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the novel for review!  

Review: Reboot by Amy Tintera

Goodreads Summary:

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.

Publication Date: May 7, 2013

I really love when you find a book that stands out in the crowd. Reboot was a YA dystopian, but it had a lot of unique elements I found interesting. I was particularly intrigued by the idea of the dead rising and coming back stronger and faster, but their humanity altered.

Wren wasn’t likable at first and she’s not meant to be. Reboots are categorized by how many minutes they were dead before reanimating. Wren was dead for 178 minutes and caused her to be hard and have a clinical detachment to the world around her. However, that changes when she’s assigned to train Callum or 22, a Reboot who has kept most of his humanity.

I liked Wren and Callum together—they complemented each other nicely. Wren became less like a robot because of Callum and Callum toughened up. Callum was very weak throughout the book and I really would like to see him come into his own. I was waiting for him to stop getting his butt kicked all the time.

There was a lot of action in this one. It was very violent and had a few scenes that made me squeamish. I really loved the side characters and was devastated over a particular character’s premature end. There were no lulls in the plot and it made me finish the book quickly.

Reboot was a good series starter and although one major conflict was resolved. It left room open for the continuation of the story in the sequels. I’d like for more revelations about HARC and also about Wren’s family.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book for review!