This thrilling sci-fi masterpiece finds siblings Mouse and Meph living their lives in a dystopian world. Mouse hopes to land a full time position as a journalist yet her father has different aspirations in mind.
Mouse uses her pda to fly her personal drone, which interestingly enough is shaped like a gorgeous raven named Gossip. She uses it to snoop around the city and find a nice juicy headline for her big break.
In addition to her concerns about landing a big story to help obtain a full time journalist position, she’s also hoping that her brother will stick around a bit longer vs obtaining a job further away from home.
The siblings begin to encounter things that only bring more drama in this story. The author did a fantastic job writing a believable sibling duo that love each other but may not always see eye to eye. Also the interesting love interest that happens to be her brother’s best friend just fuels the family dramatics.
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. It creates a drastically challenging dystopian world that compliments the sci-fi twists.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2023-06-09 21:28:332023-06-17 20:16:09Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Darla Yocom
Seen was a very good book. Mouse is a few months away from turning 16. She is interning for the news paper. She would love to work there after she graduates. She is out recording a story when she sees one of her own family members doing something terrible. She gets kidnapped before she can figure out what to do. She must get out before her family closes in on her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amelia Stansellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmelia Stansell2023-06-09 19:04:562023-06-17 20:07:09Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Amelia Stansell
I LOVE to read sci-fi and dystopian books, so I wasn’t going to let this one pass me up. I was blown away by how quickly I was absorbed into Mouse and Meph’s world. I read this in one day because I just couldn’t put it down. It’s filled with action, drama, suspense, mystery, and kidnapping! I thought I was in for another run of the mill dystopian world with a storyline that would be easy to guess, but this is an absolute original with twists and turns throughout. The author did a fantastic job with developing an incredibly detailed world, in-depth characters, and gripping suspense. I highly recommend picking this up even if it isn’t your usual genre because it will take you by surprise. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-06-09 17:03:592023-06-17 20:06:27Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Shannen Kern
The story of Mouse and Meph started out as two siblings quickly turns into a fight for their lives. The well written book keeps you wanting to turn pages and find out what happens to Mouse next. This may have been written in a different time and technology, but it still feels very real. This easily could be made into a thrilling movie!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amy Deanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmy Dean2023-06-09 16:34:122023-06-17 20:06:15Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Amy Dean
Let me start out by saying that this is a genre that I don’t usually gravitate toward. But something about the cover of this scifi dystopian novel was calling for me to read it. I most definitely am so glad that I read this. At times the book got dark, but I know that dystopian books can go that direction so I did not let it stop me from reading. I felt like the beginning felt a little clunky, but it might have been because I was slow to pick up on the connections between Mouse and Meph. Once I did though the entire thing made so much more sense. This book is so very good and I felt that Meph’s emotions jumped right off the page. This book had literally everything but the murder suspense plot line literally kept me reading and I definitely see how this book could be made into some sort of TV Show or Movie, it definitely would be well received.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-06-09 15:59:412023-06-17 20:04:59Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Christine Baranek
A gripping sci-fi dystopian story which has an original storyline and some wonderful characters. Mouse, is nearly sixteen, at which age she is a legal adult. She works at a local newspaper as an intern, along with her older brother Meph who drives her around and protects her. Mouse’s aim is to write a news article that will get her hired once she graduates, and thinking she has the perfect story she heads to a dark alley to record. However, she wasn’t expecting to witness a member of her own family murdering a young girl. In disbelief Mouse hides the recording, but is then kidnapped, she learns from her captors that it was her father who arranged it as part of a ransom insurance scheme, and he doesn’t want her back. Following her rescue, she doesn’t trust anyone and is trying to get evidence of her story to her mentor at the newspaper. Her father meanwhile is trying to find Mouse in order to kill her before she can release the video which will ruin him. The descriptive narrative brought the dystopian setting and the individual characters vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. I loved Mouse and thought she was a great heroine and very relatable. The storyline had me hooked and the plot had plenty of twists and turns which kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-06-09 13:46:122023-06-17 15:12:56Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Jennifer Gordon
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Seen” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679681770l/123750579._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen”>Seen</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32614463.Lori_Nelson”>Lori Nelson</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5607146477″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> This book was so action packed. It was a little slow in some parts, but then it picks up very quickly. Mouse has to choose between family members when she discovers a murder in her family. The ending was so sweet, it almost felt like Mouse was so relieved after all that had happened, and could move on to something better for her and her daughter. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2023-06-09 10:47:032023-06-17 15:12:15Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tori Mitton
This was different that anything I’d read recently which was great. It wasn’t what I was expecting but that’s a good thing, it’s original and had me gripped beginning to end.
There are well placed twists and a sense of danger and betrayal throughout. I was on the edge of my seat desperately reading to find out what would happen next.
I loved mouse, her name seemed to fit so well for what was expected of her but she overcame the obstacles which were presented to her and showed great determination to survive the ordeals. She developed as the book progressed from a little naïve in regard to her family, to a more aware and strong young character. She was well written and although mature for someone her age, it worked well for her passion and personality.
I’m looking forward to seeing what the author brings out next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-06-09 04:23:402023-06-17 15:11:13Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
Oh wow. This is the first book that I have read by Lori Nelson, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect but the interesting cover and one word title was enough to draw my attention. The synopsis was very original and left me curious about how the story would play out. Told from the perspective of Mouse and Meph, SEEN takes you on a story with twist you never expected, even if the synopsis told you it was coming. Mouse is three months away from turning sixteen, the legal age of being an adult in this world. Meph, her older brother is in his early twenties and has just returned home from a work assignment. Determined to stay local this time not only for his sister but his girlfriend Almira. Wendy Waters is the top news reporter in Hattiesburg, and her sister is the Mayor Samantha Waters. More importantly, Wendy is Mouse’s mentor, and what she aspires to be. Determined to get hired full time by the paper she writes for when she graduates Mouse is out looking for a non-fluff story to give her a bigger name, make them want to hire her. As mentioned, the cover drew me in and quickly you discover that the crow is Mouse’s drone Gossip. On her first trip out, she witnesses a double murder and kidnap, determined to find the little girl Mouse continues to head out each day even getting grazed by a bullet on day two in the arm. Day three everything changes, witnesses’ things she never should have seen and visual scars that will linger with her forever. Her main goal, to prove she is not a kid, that she knows what she wants and how she feels, and she will prove it with this story no matter what it takes. Even when she becomes part of it and her father is behind it all. Will Meph succeed in the impossible choice, and be able to protect all of those he loves? Can Mouse get the evidence to her mentor and survive her father’s vengeance? The world the author builds is one of extremes. While a great deal is a dramatization or more so a concentration of real-world problems, the way she gives so many details while keeping the characters developing over time with the world and each other keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat. The twists and turns and the funny little moments between Mouse and Meph keep you feeling like you know these characters. While the synopsis tells you that her father arranges for her kidnap and ransom along with other crimes you hold your breath reading as it unfolds and the characters morph doing what they must to survive.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-06-08 21:55:292023-06-17 15:15:55Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Ayla Phipps
I normally don’t read dystopian novels, but the cover drew me in and I wasn’t disappointed. Some of the story is a little dark, given the genre, and I felt the beginning was a little disjointed until I figured out the separate yet intertwined story lines of Mouse, her brother Meph, and their friend.
Having the brother having to choose between different family members was a clever plot twist (and I am not giving it away because it is in the blurb), and Lori Nelson does a fantastic job capturing Meth’s feelings and struggles. This was my first Lori Nelson book and I look forward to see what kinds of atmosphere or worlds she has in her other books, because this one book had a well written plot.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-06-08 20:37:092023-06-17 15:14:31Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Jennifer Crain
Intrigued by this stunning and different cover of the book I jumped on board to see what this author had in store and I can say I really loved this book. I do enjoy dystopian sci fi stories and this book did not disappoint. Murder, intrigue, suspense, crime and family…..this set the tone and I was all in.
When Mouse witnesses a member of her own family murder someone else…..and leads to a chain of events of kidnapping and hard decisions. Will Mouse be saved and will Meph, whom is Mouse’s brother make the right decision on who he can save before it is to late?
I am looking forward to more from this author….this was a great read and hard to put down. I loved the characters, the brother/sister relationship of Meph and Mouse and I really loved Gossip.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-06-08 20:22:332023-06-17 15:14:19Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Seen is a dystopian science fiction adventure. The viewpoint changes between Mouse and her brother Meph. Mouse wants to become a news article writer when she graduates high school in a few short months. I really wanted to enjoy this book but unfortunately for me, Seen did not meet my expectations. I struggled to picture Mouse and Mephs’ world and their motivation. They both read like overprivileged teenagers that want to have their own lives separate from their fathers. Not to say that their reasoning is unjustified due to the fathers’ outlandish behavior and the ending of this story. I also felt like there were too many subplots with Meph that took away the focus from Mouse. This book seems to be made for young adults, but I would recommend adults due to the sensitive topics that are in this book like murder, violence, gore, and attempted rape.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-06-08 17:31:332023-06-17 15:04:29Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Callie Luna
Seen is a dystopian sci-fi thriller that centers around the character of Mouse, a soon-to-be sixteen-year-old girl. The story is crafted beautifully with a storyline that keeps you hooked, and scenes written so vividly that you are completely immersed into the story with the characters. The characters are well written, engaging, and lovable. Throughout the story we see them grow as they are put through one excruciating test after another that will test their strength and courage. Mouse is the one I instantly felt an emotional connection to with all the heartache, stress, and turmoil that comes at her. She is ambitious, smart, determined, hardworking, and courageous. In her quest to become a hard-hitting journalist she takes to the streets with her drone seeking a newsworthy story. What she stumbles onto changes her life and puts her in a position that could destroy her family. Things become intense and take a sinister turn when Mouse is kidnapped and one of her family members might be responsible. The author takes us on a gripping, edge-of-your-seat, intense ride as Mouse learns horrifying things about her family that put her own life in danger. This book had action, suspense, danger, murder, violence, mystery, secrets, lies, and betrayal. I highly recommend Seen!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-08 17:00:542023-06-17 19:59:57Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I enjoyed this sci-fi crime story. It was not what I expected it was so much better. This story has so many twists and turns that I couldn’t help to be gripped from beginning to end. It is an original story which was a great mixture of danger, Suspense, lies, betrayal and a young girl finally learning who she can and can’t trust. I loved Mouse’s character. She maybe almost 16 but she has a very mature head on her shoulders. The way she reacts and overcomes the obstacles in front of her is great to read. I loved how determined she is not to give up. She has a determination to get to the truth no matter what that is or what she finds along the way. I also love her brother Mepth he is so protective of Mouse but when he is giving the horrible choice of protecting his sister or his daughter which will he choose.
The story starts with Mouse recording a crime with her drone. A crime that involves her family. But before she has chance to investigate it properly she is kidnapped. Who would kidnap her? And for what reason? The answer to those questions show just how much betrayal runs in the family and has her questioning everything she once thought. Can she escape the kidnappers? Will she turn her family in for the crimes they have committed? How can she live alongside people who she now can no longer trust? This was a great read. I really recommend reading it if you like a story that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-06-08 10:38:482023-06-17 15:02:32Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Kerry Carr
This book is amazing! The characters grapple with ethical dilemmas that we face today. People try not to look at things too carefully- if you don’t see something bad happening, you don’t ever have to do anything about it. However, actions have consequences, and some things, once they are seen, can never be forgotten. A pair of sibling protagonists must wrestle with changing family dynamics, even as they fight to expose corruption around them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-06-08 09:49:572023-06-17 15:02:08Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Alison Risher
True to the core of a dystopian series. This book is filled to the brim with twist and turns, unexpected events, romances, secrets, segregation and more.
Did you like the red queen? What about the hunger games ? Then this book is FOR YOU!
Each character plays a roll into connecting a relationship with a number like a web constantly intersecting.
Blasts from the pasts make way for a future ? I cannot wait to read number 2
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maikalanihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaikalani2023-06-08 02:31:002023-06-17 15:08:59Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Maikalani Alexander
This was such a jaw-dropping beautiful start to a series! The author does such a perfect job painting each scene in your head with elaborate details. I feel like each page provided vivid imagery with only text which is incredibly difficult to do. I always love it when maps and descriptions are displayed in the beginning of books to help set the stage so to speak. Each character felt relatable in their own way, and I was completely invested from the beginning. While this is a long read, there is no way you will leave disappointed. I am already eagerly anticipating the second book in an already flawless series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-06-07 21:55:272023-06-17 15:06:21Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Shannen Kern
Seen, is an original sci-fi story set in a dystopian world full of mystery, murder, emotional family drama, and trust issues. The brother-sister bond between Mouse and Meph creates depth to the plot as they struggle to survive and keep the bone strong. The author did a good job crafting a vivid and detailed world in which to set her story. The individual character arcs were well-developed with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. This is a novel worth reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-06-07 21:45:322023-06-17 15:05:52Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Brandy Vaughn
This was an interesting dystopian read! I really enjoyed the characters and the way the author wrote them. This story takes place in the past and the present following different characters’ points of view. Juliana was definitely my favorite character. I admire her strength and desire to do what’s right. I like the plot of this dystopian world and am looking forward to where the author takes us in book 2. I also enjoyed how in depth the book was without being overwhelming. It is definitely a fine line to accomplish that in a story. Definitely worth the read!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2023-06-07 20:45:142023-06-17 14:57:49Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Carla Clemmons
From the very beginning, this dystopian had elements of the story that reminded me of Hunger Games and Divergent. I enjoy venturing into the new realms of dystopian novels and this one did not disappoint! It is a bit confusing in the beginning learning how the sequence of events converge. Just to warn readers that this book is a bit lengthy but well worth it. The main theme is a society on a mission to seek peace and order, and as a result castes are created. As special abilities emerge within a small group of people in the castes, seeking justification is sought out but efforts seem to fail. The determination is quite evident and they are seeking for their place in the world!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Ramoshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Ramos2023-06-07 20:38:032023-06-17 14:57:26Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Jennifer Ramos
Wow!!! What a tremendously wonderful dystopian story! The author did an awesome job with the multi-POV. There is a lot going on, but it was done great. I can’t wait for book two to find out what is coming.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trista Martinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrista Martin2023-06-07 20:21:242023-06-17 14:56:25Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Trista Priest
This is the first book in a dystopian series and I’m glad I came across it. The blurb did not do it justice, it was so much better!
The author created a unique class system and within this system built an incredibly vivid world for the characters to inhabit. The plot(s) had me gripped beginning to end, I’ve not read a dystopian novel that had me so invested in a long time, I’m obsessed.
There’s twists, turns and corruption and it’s written so well! I want to rave about it but don’t want to accidentally give away any spoilers.
I’m emotionally invested in Juliana, her situation and the adjustments she’s had to make and the strength and determination she’s found to survive is palpable. You can feel her emotions as she muddles through the new life she’s been forced into.
Can’t wait to see what’s yet to come in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-06-07 14:51:582023-06-17 15:01:27Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
Hope and Lies is Book One in The Abredea Series. It is a dystopian fantasy told from multiple points of view that all help to weave the story together. Each helps to tell the story of Pangaea along with its society, caste system, history, and the rebellion. Told from the point of view of different characters and different time periods we learn how each one has coped through corruption, politics, loss, heartache, struggle for equality, and their journey to self-discovery. The stories will grip you and compel you to read until you see how they all intersect together to tell a much larger story. This storyline will take you through some twists and turns, and a rollercoaster ride of emotions that might have you reaching for the box of Kleenex. Many of the characters are ones that you will become invested in as they struggle through highs and lows and overcome challenges thrown their way. Their strength, perseverance, and resiliency are admirable. Through rebellions, kidnappings, destruction, power struggles, grief, pain, and loss, they can find hope, love, and strength. This book is a beautifully written dystopian fantasy that will have you reading to the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-07 13:48:482023-06-17 20:00:49Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I really enjoyed everything about this book, right from the beginning. I couldn’t put it down or find out what would happen next to mouse. This read was filled with so much that can really keep you in the story till the end, sci-fi, adventure, action, violence, murder, mystery, suspense, drama. The way the settings were detailed it makes you feel like your right there in the story watching like a fly on the wall. It really brought the story to life and makes you feel like this world could be real. Mouse is an incredible character, she has to fight as a journalist but ended up seeing something that maybe she shouldn’t have, but she is a strong-willed girl. Mouses development in the story is incredible it’s like she grow up right before your eyes. The other characters are amazingly well written and well developed it makes you feel like you know them in real life. This was an incredible story and im happy I was able to read it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2023-06-07 10:45:082023-06-17 14:59:59Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Jennifer Reimer
For dystopian lovers This was a brilliant read. The author has a flair for fantasy and builds a world that is unique and engaging. The characters are well developed and the plot was wonderfully executed. There are multiple layers and a world full of possibilities. I loved the world and the factions reminded so much of Divergent. I am looking forward to book 2. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-06-07 07:13:142023-06-17 14:59:19Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Rayne East
Dystopian novels are my favorite. I feel like there are not enough of the genre out there, but let me tell you, this is a great one. The author knows how to create amazing characters, a world that you can easily place yourself into, and a plot that flows seamlessly. I started this novel absolutely despising Juliana, but by the end I wanted to be her best friend. She starts out stuck up (as you would expect from a high caste) and she is put in her place by becoming a white star. I truly feel that she realizes by the end that she is supposed to be a moon.
The only bad thing I have to say about this novel is that it can be a little dense in parts, but that is because the author is creating this amazing world with explicit detail that cannot be missed. In my eyes, that does not deserve one less star; I cannot fault an author for detail. I also love that the storylines fall together by the end of this book. May is one of my favorite characters because she is an old lady that wants to help everyone she can. She ends up saving Anthony’s life, but I will not go into detail about that. You will just have to read and find out for yourself. I cannot wait to dive into the next in this series because I just cannot get enough!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2023-06-07 05:53:462023-06-17 14:58:42Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Allyson Ware
Seen was my first book I read by Lori Nelson and it was amazing. The world building and characters was well thought out. The book was action packed, drama filled, and so much more. Seen had grabbed my attention from the very first page. The details in the story was great. I highly recommend checking out this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-06-06 19:52:502023-06-17 14:51:05Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Melissa Fink
I absolutely loved everything about Hope and Lies!! The authors writing style blew me away. The depth in the details and descriptions was on point. You can truly tell that the author put a lot of thought and effort in it. This was a page turner for me, wanting me to know what happened next. The world building and characters was great.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-06-06 19:46:062023-06-17 14:50:21Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Melissa Fink
Pangaea is a world which has suffered great loss and great changes, ever since a plague ripped through its citizens, nothing has been the same and the aftermath was only able to be handled by those who survived after the changes. These individuals became known as the Grey Stars and they restored order amid the chaos, but it came with a price, a caste system which separated the have’s from the have not’s, but the price was not paid by them, it was paid by those they deemed to be less, those that were put into the lower classes.
At one point long after this process was perfected, there were some who discovered abilities which were not of the norm and they decided to fight against the Grey Stars and the caste system and so a rebellion was created, but in order to win, they knew that they had to break a few rules to attain their goal and this is where they decide to kidnap a Grey Star and find out exactly how they manage to keep the masses in line. The person they kidnap however unbeknownst to them, they are about to discover that they are more than they seem, it turns out that they are an alter, someone with unusual powers, but although they try and keep this ability a secret, they are distraught to find out what their fellow Grey Stars have been doing and so they turn traitor and agree to help the rebellion.
Many years after this rebellion, a young woman is turning the age of majority that means she is now an adult, this also means that she has to go through the Coding, a process which will determine which caste she will belong to for the rest of her life, she has high expectations, as do those around her, but what happens is the last thing she expects and she is thrust out of the life she knows and into one in the lowest caste of their society and she is devastated when it happens and she has to leave her life behind and enter a camp. A young man meanwhile, is fighting for his survival, he has been hidden from the world because of his unusual ability and the myriad of emotions surrounding him and although he has his brother who is helping him with it, his life is still fraught with danger and a fear of the unknown, so when things develop and his brother tells him that he expects him to continue to look after those living with them and become the leader they need, he is not so sure that it is a good idea.
What really happened during the rebellion, what injustices were they fighting to correct and what happened to them in the intervening years between the uprising and the present day? Will the young woman be able to accept and grow into her new life in the camp filled with the lower caste people she has been thrown in with and can she live without the luxurious life she was used to? Can the young man embrace his powers and the leadership role his brother wants him to fulfil, or will events conspire against him and the life he wishes he could have? This is an epic adventure spanning time and place where nothing is as it seems and life is as unpredictable as can be, where secrets and lies reign and people will do anything to keep it that way in this book you will not want to put down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2023-06-06 17:07:482023-06-06 18:05:11Hope and Lies: The Abredea Series Book One by C.H. Lyn – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>Seen by Lori Nelson My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Seen by Lori Nelson. This is my first book by this author and it won’t be my last. This is not my favorite genre but I loved this book. Its a dystopian Sci Fi about a 16 year old girl named Mouse. Mouse has accidentally seen a member of her family murdered and taken a picture of it. Mouse is working as a intern at the town newspaper. She struggles on what to do with this information.She decides that no one needs to know anything about this so she hides everything. Before she can start her own investigation she is kidnapped for ransom. Enter her brother Meph and he has the awful decision of saving his daughter or his sister. For Mouse knowing her father has caused all of this is heartbreaking and she doesn’t know if she can come back from this. Will her brother be able to help her escape or will she meet her death with these kidnappers all thanks to her father? Such a good book full of mystery, murder, emotional family drama and trust issues.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-06-06 15:35:222023-06-06 18:04:25Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tausha Treadway
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