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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Felicia Bates

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Perfect Outcast
Melissa Hansen
5 out of 5 stars

There was a time not too long ago when I would completely overlook a YA book because I was “too old” to being reading it. The fact that The Perfect Outcast is not really categorized within a genre I would gravitate toward and never having read this author before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Admittedly, my expectations weren’t set very high.
I honestly loved just about everything in this book. The world building and the depth of character, attention to detail within the writing were all points that kept me interested from start to finish.
What I loved best about the book though, was that it really was more than a book about some “fantasy land”. The storyline serves as a reminder that things aren’t always as they appear and there is beauty in the most unexpected places.
Melissa Hansen really delivered a 5 star, thought provoking read and I look forward to more from this author.

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow. I believe I am still a bit speechless after reading this one. This was not a typical YA read for me. In fact it had some fairly serious thematic elements throughout that were substantial and complex. The character development was spot on and the world building was very complete and well done. I could tell I would enjoy this book from the synopsis. However I didn’t anticipate being riveted as I was from the start. A very well written book for YA and up. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Faith Jackson

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a coming of age story which explores the inner thoughts of Alina who I happened to love even through her transformation. She has to deal with peers who make her feel less than. This book takes you inside a world where it’s unpredictable for the reader craving every word from the author. This is a beautiful story that leads you down turns you never expected.

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Amanda Kimble

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen

This is the first book I’ve read by the author and I so hope it won’t be my last. The Perfect Outcast is amazing and I really hope there’s more. Hansen knows what to do to capture a reader’s attention.

Pira is a beautiful place while Carthem isn’t. Pira has no flaws, but one. Alina. She looks nothing like the other women in Pira. Now, Carthem isn’t exactly like Pira would like you to believe.

Alina, Jade, and Rex are thrown into Carthem and find challenges along the way. Alina is a hero to them. The quote I chose for Alina is: “I’ll pack my bag so it’s ready for Jade to take, and then let’s go.”

Fantasy lovers you need to read this. You’ll be happy!

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Kerry Carr

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great young adult book. It keeps the reader guessing. It is full of adventure.

Alina is very relatable for young women who may struggle to fit in with their peers. Her fight to fit into a perfect world when she is anything but perfect can feel like a struggle most teenagers go through.

The world Alina lives in is perfect, even the people are perfect, created by one man using science instead of nature meaning that everyone of them is flawless and immortal apart from Alina.

Alina was a mistake, she is not flawless and perfect like the rest of the people around her and she questions why that is the case. Alina sets out to discover why this happened to her but what she finds will shock her. The perfect world shows itself as less than perfect and their creator isn’t some powerful god but a man set on ruling over the people he creates. Will Alina differences mean that she cant survive? Or will her findings make her stronger and more confident in the person she is?

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one huge adventure! It really kept my interest as we go from one scene to the next. Just when I think I am getting it figured out. We go to another place and I have to start all over again. I am not complaining it just really kept me on my toes. This is filled with politics, dangerous creatures, immortals, rebellion and one guy who thinks he is God.

The characters are endless. But I loved learning and meeting each one. They all have unique traits that add to or help move the story along. As we follow Alina along her journey we see her skittishness then how it turns to confidence.

Overall this is an intriguing story. As for the characters there are a few I want to more of their story. What will happen when Zaiden arrives if ever? Will Oliver become her one? What’s up with Jade and Mae? J’koby, Camden…the list goes in. As you can see this story isn’t over. So bring on book 2!

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Perfect Outcast
By Melissa O. Hansen
☆☆☆☆☆
This complete novel is great for those wonderfully growing and changing teens, with a wild imagination. This is a fantasy for all ages as well, as I enjoyed this adventure.

Alina is a 17 year old that just wants what all of her classmates have. But her inner teen wants more. She is not pretty, she is not liked and she even has teachers who do not like her. A teen living in a perfect town. No sadness, no death and plenty of happy partiers. Perfect! Just not for Alina. She wants answers, she has many questions, and not even her caregiver will talk to her. So here is where it gets good, sit back and read on.

Melissa Hansen has quite the knowledge of those teens and young adults. Her story will not disappoint. I love her characters for this story. She gave it that realness teens are looking for. While this story is a YA Fantasy. I did enjoy reading it. It holds your interest and keeps you, the reader, wanting more. Take the leap and enjoy this story. I know I did!

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This young adult story is amazing. I find that Melissa O. Hansen does an amazing job with her attention to detail. She writes about a perfect world and a young lady who is imperfect. Try to imagine everyone and everything is perfect and then there was you, the imperfect person. Alina is looking for a safe space where she can be her. While looking for her perfect place she finds a dark spot in the past. Will the dark past be too much for her? You will have to read to find out how this story plays out.

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Liz Vrchota

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Melissa O. Hansen has really written a lovely novel here. I was not sure what to expect since I hadn’t read anything by her previously, but this book was one I look forward to visiting again and sharing with my teenage daughter as well. This book has not only a wonderful storyline with fab characters, it has some really good points to be seen and made about people and personal growth. We are not all perfect or if we are we are perfect in our own ways and for different reasons. I felt like that was such a strong point throughout but it didn’t read lecture like or difficult it had the perfect flow to engage the reader and teach. This book brings us the story of Alina, a young woman stuck in the middle of a confusing time and world. She will get in your head and make you think as you enjoy the magic of her story. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book!

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen is a YA Dystopian Sci Fi and her writing, world building and characters makes it easy to get caught up in the storyline. It is an original premise that is creative so you can imagine the worlds of mortals and immortals and what they consider beautiful or not. But what is the definition of what one person perceives as beautiful as opposed to the next person. If I found it an interesting read the YA’s will definitely like it.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Perfect Outcast (Perfect Outcast Book One) by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Angela Hayes

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Perfect Outcast is the first book in the Perfect Outcast series by Melissa O. Hansen. It is a clever and though-provoking story of self-discovery and finding where you belong.
It is a YA fantasy- with sci-fi and dystopian themes- the story is woven with meaning and hidden messages, which really made me think. There was so much going on in it, in a good way- from secrets, drama, deadly conspiracy, hidden agendas, corruption, mystery, romance, parallel worlds, power, responsibility, mortals/immortals- and the idea that ‘being perfect’ is not everything it’s cracked up to be.
This is a fantastic start to the series- and if this is anything to go by, the rest of the series is set to be outstanding. Ms. Hansen’s world building is superb- creating quite a vividly detailed setting in which to place her story.
I can’t wait to see where the story goes from here.

Thank you, Melissa O. Hansen!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very engaging story about Alina, she is a teenager with all the issues that comes with it, hormones, blemishes and imperfect teeth, but she is not as normal as she seems, she lives in a place filled with perfection and being imperfect as she is, makes her stand out in a way she does not want.

We start the journey within this book at school with Alina, in her biology class and this is where we discover where the book is based, in Pria, as well as a bit about the people living there. During this lesson we discover why Pria is known for its perfection and what this means for Alina and the other residents, as well as why Alina is different. Later on in history, more about the leader of Pria is revealed, as well as the repercussions which may happen if someone speaks about him in a less than friendly manner.

It is here that we find out more about Alina and how she is ostracised by the community she lives in, how she experiences life and how this all makes her feel. It also starts to uncover the relationships she has with those she lives with and those whom she hopes to be friends with. These relationships reveal things about herself and Pria which she never expected to hear and would never have believed if she wasn’t the imperfect being she is.

When things start to go wrong for Alina, she has to discover if perfection is all it’s cracked up to be and whether it is worth paying the price demanded for it.

The journey which Alina must now go on means that she has to discover new strengths of character which she didn’t know she possessed, as well as finding the strength to become who she is meant to be, but will all of this newness overwhelm her, or will she be able to step up and stand up for herself and those around her?

Reviewed by @RoxsanneL

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I have to say when I first read the synopsis for this book I was intrigued, sci-fi/dystopian stories aren’t really my usual go to stories but I’ve read a few lately so I thought I would give this one a go and I really enjoyed it overall! I thought the writing was great, I was drawn in to the story quite quickly and I thought the authors writing was creative and it captured my imagination. I really liked Alina, I thought that she was a really relatable character, and I especially think young adults/teenagers would find that connection with her too. I enjoyed reading about her journey and seeing her grow as a person over the story.
A really great read and I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Kerry Baker

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen is a young adult story set in a dystopian world that is different to any world you have experienced. This is an interesting story that will really get you thinking and re-evaluate what you class as “perfect”.
The description of this book caught my eye immediately. I knew I wanted to know more about this world and the supposedly imperfect Alina. From the moment I started reading I was transported into a world where things couldn’t be more different than we experience ourselves day to day.
As the story progresses you are really drawn into examining the perspective of perfect. The fact that it is done in the way the author has written it as well just makes it all the better. Although a lot of the basic themes of the book aren’t unique I thought the overall premise and the way it was written definitely was! This was a fantastic book and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Laura Furuta

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Perfect Outcast
By Melissa O. Hansen
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. The author does an amazing job of world-building as well as making both the storyline and the characters come alive on the pages. I loved the character of Alina. She is a young woman who starts as one person in the beginning and during the story starts to change. She shows herself to be intelligent, strong, and independent. She is an amazing character and one that I could root for her to succeed in all that she does. Alina has always longed to fit into the society that she lives in. Everyone there seems perfect except for her. Secrets and a conspiracy are uncovered. What does the future hold for Alina? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had me hooked from the very beginning. There were times I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I grew to care about Alina with each chapter that I read. Other additional characters are introduced, and I enjoyed reading about many of them as they are helpful to Alina. There are others however that have a selfish agenda. Don’t miss out on an amazing and entertaining book. I highly recommend reading it.

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a young adult story that is well written with characters that are connectable and bring the story alive. This is a story about a young girl named Alina who lives in Pria where everyone is immortal but her. But things may not be as they appear. Things may not be as perfect as all want them to be. She really just wants to fit in some place. As she searches for the courage and freedom she longs for she may just uncover some dark past. Will she find what she is searching for before it is too late? This is a little different story but I really enjoyed it. The more I read the more I really liked Alina and felt for her. She made such a great character and made the story easy to read. I highly recommend this book.

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PAGE COUNT – 305 pages

Genre – Young Adult

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Seventeen-year-old Alina is the only imperfect person in a perfect world.

On the surface, Pria is paradise: no hunger, no pain, not even death. Every smile dazzles, every party delivers, and every young adult stops aging.

Except one.

Alina longs to fit in with her beautiful peers and dreams of connecting with the one boy who has been kind to her. Fed up with her blunders and blemishes, her absence of friends, and her distant guardian, she seeks answers. And the secrets she uncovers about Pria’s past are darker than she ever imagined, throwing Alina into the center of a deadly conspiracy.

Now, the only imperfect person must discover the courage to free herself and those she loves before she is silenced forever.

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Melissa Hansen is the wife of a hammock guru and the mother of five exceptional kids. When she’s not reading and writing, she enjoys being outdoors, making friends, playing board games with her family, and eating Thai food. Melissa lives with her family in Southern Utah.

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