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Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton is great young adult dystopian
Lexi, who is seventeen years old, is not going to submit to a future in which she has to choose a marriage and a career. She is filled with a fierce spirit of rebellion that is poised to spark a revolution. However, fate has other ideas.Tragedy forces Lexi into the dangerous shadows of the elusive rebel group Y by revealing a hidden diary, a legacy of secrets, and rebellion. Every discovery blurs the lines between friend and adversary in a maelstrom of danger, deceit, and prohibited alliances, making trust the most powerful tool in the fight for the truth.Lexi travels a dangerous path where love and devotion are put to the test at every turn because she is torn between her sense of responsibility and her desire for independence.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was the first book I’d picked up by this author and I truly enjoyed it! It’s a YA dystopian that doesn’t follow the norm of its genre. Lexi is a girl after my own heart with her feisty, take-charge attitude who refuses to live a life of being married off. There is a lot of deceit in her world, and she isn’t sure who she can trust or what she’s fighting for at times. I devoured this book quickly as I needed to know what happened next. I am very excited for the next book in this series and I highly recommend picking it up before you miss out!
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Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love dystopian books and this one did not disappoint. The author did an excellent job of world building. I could picture everything like I was there. Lexi’s character is so close to what I would be like. She is 17 and about to take a test that will determine her future. Her job, her home and her husband will all be decided for her, based on her test results. She knows what she is qualified for, but she doesn’t want a boring life and she sure doesn’t want them to pick a husband for her! If she blows the test, there will be consequences. This was a quick read for me. I read it in two afternoons and I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens! If you enjoy any of the other dystopian books, please give this one a chance as well. You won’t be disappointed!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rise of The Y is Book One in The Y Chronicles. It is a YA post apocalyptic dystopian novel full of adventure, danger, secrets, and a quest to find the truth. It is set in a world where food has been turned into bland bars because humans are considered too wasteful. Decisions on who to have as your mate, what job you have, and where you live are made for you. These decisions are based on tests and genetics. The story centers around a young girl named Lexi who refuses to live her life under a dictatorship and decides to rebel. She is strong, smart, courageous, and pigheaded to a fault as she does what she wants. An intriguing storyline with interesting characters. I look forward to reading more in this series and see where the story goes.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lexi is a young woman of seventeen who lives with her parents and maternal grandparents in the Administration building in the Imperium, a place where order is maintained by a ruling class with a lot of very stringent rules. On her seventeenth birthday, Lexi is to take the mandatory aptitude test and be given her final career, as well as her new living quarters and the name of her mate after a few days.
Lexi has dreams of working anywhere but where her parents do and she has a plan of how she is going to get there, but as with some plans, this one doesn’t quite work out the way she hoped, but she isn’t mad, however, her father is. As she prepares to forge her own path, tragedy strikes and she loses nearly everything and what she doesn’t lose directly, she loses later on, but instead she finds a family secret, links to a rebellious faction called the Y and this calls to the rebel in her and she has to find out more.
This is where Lexi begins to tread a dangerous path, in public, she is a pure example of the Imperium, working hard at her job, getting married, living with her mate and hopefully having the big family the Imperium dreams of, however, in the shadows, she becomes further engaged in the under the radar workings of Y.
Can Lexi continue to live this double life and work out who in the tangled web of her life she can trust, or will she bring tragedy down on herself and those around her? This is an unpredictable story of loyalty and rebellion, where trust is hard to find and loyalty even harder, as danger watches from the shadows while foundations crumble below a totalitarian society in danger of falling into the worst nightmare of their own creation.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199686899-rise-of-the-y” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Rise of the Y” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1698967677l/199686899._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199686899-rise-of-the-y”>Rise of the Y</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22398772.Angela_D_Shelton”>Angela D. Shelton</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6012236870″>3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5/5 Stars<br /><br />I found this YA novel set in a world on the brink of revolution very interesting. The author excellently portrayed the realm of Imperium, vividly portraying its intricate color-caste systems. While the plot kept me engaged, I kept hoping for more character development and relationship building between the characters. The strength of this story lies in its exceptional world-building, allowing readers to envision the world of Imperium. Despite some predictability, my overall experience was enjoyable and I especially liked foundation for the revolution within the story which parallels many contemporary issues in our world today. I look forward to reading more in this series.
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Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A gripping YA dystopian novel which kept me hooked throughout. Seventeen year old Lexi is living in a post apocalyptic world where the Imperium rules with an iron fist, but this world is on the brink of a revolution. As others like Lexi are refusing to just live the life they are told to live, with an assigned spouse and a dictated profession. Having found a hidden diary Lexi discovers a legacy of secrets and rebellion, and is soon thrust into the shadows of the elusive rebel group Y. However, this is a dangerous place to be as she’s surrounded by deceit, forbidden alliances, and the lines between friends and foe are blurred. Meanwhile love and loyalty are tested and trust is the ultimate weapon in the battle for truth. Lexi finds herself caught between her duty and wanting her freedom, and as the foundations of the Imperium begin to weaken she must decide who to trust in a world full of betrayal. The author does a wonderful job of bringing the characters and the setting vividly to life. I felt completely immersed in the post apocalyptic dystopian world created and therefore I was more engaged in the storyline. The characters are great and I particularly love Lexi as the feisty and independent minded heroine of the story. I look forward to book two in this series.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lexi has a decent middle upper class life with her father in administration. Imperium runs the world after the collapse and everything comes down to an exam you take on hour 17th birthday. Lexi has been groomed for engineering/administration, but ever since a field trip when she was 5 she’s longed to break the cycle and go work in the greenhouse. Thats not how life works now, a test decides her job and a genetic matching algorithm decides her mate her children. Lexi was not built to conform.
So she decides to throw her test on purpose but ends up in reclamation, then her grandparents are told they are leaving for “solitude”, people don’t return from solitude. She accompanies them along with her mother to say goodbye. As she’s boarding her train to work after saying goodbye her entire world explodes.
What will become of Lexi, who is the Y? Are her grandparents and mother alive? This was a great read very action heavy!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book one in The Y Chronicles series. Even though this is marked for young adult fiction, adults will enjoy this as well. The Imperium rules with an iron fist where everything about your life is decided for you. I enjoyed this female lead character who is coming of age and wants to choose her own destiny. The author creates a world where the reader can truly lose themselves in the plot. I found myself thinking about this world when I wasn’t reading, and wanted to get back to the book! There is conflict, pain, love, courage, treachery, and tragedy. Everything you like in a dystopian future!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m a new reader to this author but after reading this story I feel as if I have a new favorite to add to my list!!
I enjoy dystopian novels and this one did not disappoint. This is book one of the series which means there’s more adventures to come. It starts off with Lexi having a big birthday and in true Divergent vibes, she’s about to test out to see where she will fit in her future life. She isn’t thrilled with the concept of marrying someone that she hasn’t chosen herself. Essentially not having control over her life choices and her sense of independence did not feel right.
As Lexi finds herself at a crossroads and delving into a dangerous predicament, you find yourself emerged in a dark and tricky world. The expectations of others regarding her future is at an all time high, but just because someone expects something doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.
I highly recommend this book if you enjoy dystopian fiction and well written plots.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Rise of the Y is Book 1 in the Y Chronicles and this is a new author to me. I loved this YA Dystopian story….it was hard to put down as I turned the pages wanting to know what will happen next. This is a fast paced read immersed that takes you to a world of control, secrets, danger, action, rules and love.
Lexi just turned 17 and groomed to test into a career path, get married and have children just like her parents and grandparents did. Lexi longs to be different and choose her own path in life. When her plans do not go as planned, she is immersed into a job that is less than ideal with a mate that she has not chosen. When an attacked happens and what she known is lost, Lexi learns quickly secrets that can lead her in a direction she has never known….not knowing whom to trust. Will Lexi find out any truths to the secrets that are being revealed and an uprising of a rebellion?
This is a great story…I cannot wait to see a continuation of Book 2!! This is an exciting start to a new series.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton
Rise of the Y is the first book in The Y Chronicles Series and is a YA Dystopian that is unlike any others I’ve read. This is a new author to me and I’m going to be honest I had a hard t>me getting into this story, it felt rushed at times the storyline felt a bit lacking and I couldn’t connect with the characters at all. I’m thinking its probably the mood I was in so I plan on rereading maybe before the next book to see what happens. I’d recommend reading this book if you like YA Dystopian post apocalyptic stories then this is for you. Im looking forward to seeing what the next book brings.
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My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5985717288″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A new author to me, an a genre I usually don’t fall straight into; but wow the author builds a dystopian world that not only covers the end of the world, civilisation being run by strict laws and decisions that you would take for granted are removed and they tell you where to work and who to marry, and how humanity can rise above. <br />The author drops you in and keeps you within the world described. <br />We are introduced to Lexi and her high aspiring father and a mother with many secrets. We follow Lexi as she fights with herself for what she thinks is right, we meet Reeves and watch as their relationship grows from one of complete unknown to trust and beyond, <br />Family relationships change as the world about them changes; and the way this is all written keeps you engaged and wanting to know more.<br />I will certainly look out for more by this author.<br />
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Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The first book of The Y Chronicles, Lexi Verity is preparing to take her test that would determine her career path and living situation. The Imperium ruled after the Collapse and war. It decreed humans squandered too much; therefore, all foodstuff went into bland but healthy bars. It was rare to have fresh vegetables and real meat. Everyone was assigned work according to a test, determined the best genetic match for a mate, and assigned housing units. Change wasn’t allowed. Only those just married or with children got apartments. If a couple failed to achieve pregnancy after the first year or their children had grown were forced into a dormitory living.
Lexi was groomed to follow in her family’s footsteps and work in Administration. Everyone who worked in Administration lived in the White building and wore white uniforms. She dreamed of working in the greenhouses. Lexi threw her test by purposely incorrectly answering the questions for Administration’s section. When Lexi finished the computer announced she was assigned to Reclamation. In 72 hours she would be assigned a mate and her new home.
Lexi’s father was in a rage when he learned what she had done. He insisted that she retake the test. Lexi refused to bend to what he wanted. When she reported to Reclamation she was assigned a brown suit and was to sort trash that could be recycled. Just before she was finished with work, a gold necklace appeared at he her station. It had a gold cross on it. She wasn’t sure if it was valuable so she chose to scan it with the computer. Red lights and an alarm sounded “Contraband detected, Supervisor alerted.” Her supervisor told her that religious symbols led to devastation of the world.
The following evening, both of her grandparents receive messages that they were being retired and moved to a nearby town called Solitude. Lexi was stunned; nobody ever returned from the retirement city. She would never see her grandparents again. The following morning, her mother gave her a necklace with a locket on it. She accompanied her mother and grandparents to the train platform. Her mother claimed she was going to escort them to their train. Lexi started towards the opposite direction for her train to work. Yelling was heard, Lexi saw a fireball fill the station where her grandparents and mother were. Then a large explosion and Lexi’s life was about to change in ways she had never imagined.
This was a thrilling story of rebellion against conformity and tyrannical government. Lexi was unwilling to live a life dictated by others. However, she was extremely loyal to her grandparents and her mother. Readers who enjoy stories told from the perspective of a strong female protagonist will enjoy Rise of the Y. Unpredictable plot twists and supporting characters prove to add adventure and fuel the fire of pursuing dreams.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rise of the Y: The Y Chronicles Book 1 a Young Adult Dystopian Novel by Angela D. Shelton- 5 out of 5 stars
I love this dystopian YA novel. The storyline flows beautifully. The character development is amazing. There is teen angst, drama, action, oh and a test that picks your life mate for you! “Y” evolves so much in this book, I cannot wait to read on in this series and see just how great she becomes. I highly recommend this series.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a post-apocalyptic story set in the future. Lexi Verity is coming of age and set to find out who the Imperium says she should marry and what profession she will work in. However, Lexi doesn’t want to be told what to do. She doesn’t want to just blindly do what is expected of her. She wants to be able to fall in love with the man she marries. She can’t control much in her life, but she can throw the test for her job. She doesn’t expect that to even be noticed much less to set her on a path toward the rebellion. Lext inadvertently meets up with the rebellion and bucks the entire system. I absolutely loved this book. I loved that it was clean yet kept my complete attention. In fact, I had trouble even putting the book down and finished it in one afternoon. While this is technically a young adult book, I think it can and will be enjoyed by anyone. It was fantastic, and I can’t wait for more!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first YA dystopian book. I have read NA dystopia’s and thy weren’t nearly as good as this book. It handled topics like rebellion, love, grief ect.. fairly well and I was impressed. Lexi is a strong willed, stubborn character. It starts off with Riley getting a spouse that she’s not too fond of, and a dedicated job, but her consequences come swiftly in leu of her gaming the system. Tragedy strikes, and Riley is unsure of what to do. My daughter and I read this together, and she absolutely loved it. We can’t wait for the next book to come out next, because we want to know what happens!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in The Y Chronicles series. It is a YA young dystopian story that has me completely immersed from the start. The author’s writing really brought the world to life. You can actually picture living in a world where everyone had a place and a purpose but no free will. With one group of people controlling all of human kind and stopping anyone trying to rebel in their tracks.
This is a story about one girls fight to find herself and break free of all the rules places around her. It is a story of love and loss, Rebellion, danger, duty and secrets that slowly come into the light.
Lexi has finally turned 17. She doesn’t want be placed in a role like her parents. To live a life that is uniformed with no free will. She wants the chance to find her own way in the world but How?
When she finds a diary detailing things about a rebel group called Y it sets her on the road of discovering all she can about them. Is this group the thing she needs to break free? Did her mother and grandmother have any knowledge of this group? Were they every a part of it? And what will be the consequences of her joining such a group?
When a young woman is torn between duty and towing the line and finally finding freedom and herself in the process which way will Lexi turn?
I loved this story and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a dystopian young adult novel – the first installment in The Y Chronicles series. There are so many of these types of books on the market now, but I assure you, you are not going to want to skip over this one. There are exciting characters, plot twists, and intrigues that will keep you hooked! Lexi is an awesome female lead character, and it was interesting to watch her character develop and grow throughout the story. Even if you are not totally sold on the dystopian genre, there is a little bit of everything for everyone waiting in these pages. I enjoyed it and will be anxiously awaiting the second book!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love this book! It helps that it is my favorite genre. I am all for dystopian reads and this one did not disappoint. You read from Lexi’s point of view and she has so much character growth. Even though she was so naive about how things are, she still felt something was off. I could definitely see this happening in real life. You may think you have the storyline figured out but then the author hits you with another plot twist. I was not expecting the ending at all and am looking forward to book 2 even more now. I also really like the cover of the book and the way the author writes. I plan to look up more books from her, even the other genres she writes. I wanted to hurry and finish the book to see the ending but then was sad it was over! I will definitely be reading book 2!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
Rise of the Y is the first book in The Y Chronicles by Angela D. Shelton. It is a YA dystopian story with adventure, secrets, agendas, family dynamics, rebels, who-to-trust, a hidden diary that reveals long-held secrets, danger, rebels/rebellion, a quest for truth, duty/responsibility vs freedom, dramatic developments, and religious elements/overtones.
I really love a great dystopian story, and I love YA adventures- so when a book combines both- it’s a YES from me. I really wanted to love this book as it held the promise of great things, but unfortunately, I just couldn’t find my groove with this story- which frustrated me no end. I also didn’t connect with our FMC and character, which made it impossible to invest in her and the outcome of the story. She just didn’t win me over and I found her annoying. This could be a ‘me’ problem though- as I have been on a bit of an action-packed thriller binge of late- so I have decided to revisit this book again in a few weeks to see if I still feel the same way….. so stay tuned.
I am curious to see where we go from here, so hopefully Book #2 will win me over.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Angela D. Shelton!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is a great YA dystopian novel that is easy to get into and interesting to read. It is similar to other dystopian novels I have read but.no less interesting. I enjoyed the premise of the book and I really enjoyed the main character. She was a great fit for the story and I easily became invested in her journey.
This is this the fieat book I have read by this author and I think it is a great introduction. I enjoyed the writing style, the overall storyline and the characters. This is an imaginative and well written story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I cannot ever get enough of dystopian novels. YA dystopian novels always seem to have the best storyline, too. This book has a very similar feeling to Divergent or the Hunger Games, but it absolutely has its own plot and storyline which I loved. You get to know Lexi, part of the white administrative section who takes her placement test with the green garden section in mind. Her plans do not work out and she ends up in the brown trash separator section. I know, but trust me, there is never a dull moment in this book.
Reeves is the man she is assigned to marry. He seems to take his vows seriously and supports her through thick and thicker. I do not blame Lexi for wanting nothing to do with the person they assign you to, but I do not know that she would have been able to find a more perfect match for herself if she tried. She just needs to get past her stubbornness and realize it!
Also, I had goosebumps and chills galore while they were caring for Janie. All of these characters have such a personality that it is difficult not to form opinions about each one. I am not one to spoil the end of the novel, but I promise you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to read the next in the series!
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Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this to be quite the intriguing dystopian story. It has a bit of a slow build up that gives us most of the details we need as the story begins to delve into the mystery of Y and if our protagonists should join it. She wants to know the history of Y and if her mother and grandmother were part of it. So many secrets to unravel with this mystery. I was absolutely engaged from the beginning. It’s really kind of scary because in a way it reminds me of our current government, scary stuff. Our protagonist couple is gonna have quite the adventure. I found the writing to be exciting and full of detail. It is full of adventure, deceit and lies. I can’t wait to read where this series will go?
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Rise of the Y is the first book in the YA dystopian series, The Y Chronicles. This was my first experience reading Angela’s work and wanted to see what she brought to the table.
Angela has created an interesting world. It is a short, clean story with a Christian element that I found to be a little slow in the beginning, but it did pick up. I am not a religious person so I kind of skimmed over those things.
I really wanted to like it and the storyline was intriguing, and the premise was a good one even though I did not connect with the characters. Whether it is because of my age or not I don’t know.
Lexi no longer knows who is friend and who is foe as she is thrust into a world that she no longer trusts. She just want the freedom of choice.
With tragedy, secrets, rebellion, danger, deceit, forbidden alliances, lies, hidden diary, rebels it has a bit of everything.
Overall, this story wasn’t for me but please give it a try, I am sure YA’s will enjoy it.
Reviewed by @jennadb
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In a world on the brink of revolution, where the iron fist of the Imperium orchestrates every destiny…
Seventeen-year-old Lexi refuses to bow to a future with an assigned spouse and a dictated profession. A fiery spirit of defiance burns within her, ready to ignite a revolt. But destiny has other plans.
When tragedy unveils a hidden diary—a legacy of secrets and rebellion—Lexi is thrust into the perilous shadows of the elusive rebel group Y. In a whirlpool of danger, deceit, and forbidden alliances, every revelation blurs the lines between friend and foe, making trust the ultimate weapon in a battle for truth.
Caught between duty and a yearning for freedom, Lexi navigates a treacherous path where love and loyalty are tested at every turn. Who can she trust in a world where betrayal lurks in the shadows? As the foundations of the Imperium tremble, Lexi battles not only for her world but for the person she is destined to become.
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