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Razorbill (2012), 400 pages
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When Elder discovers shocking news about Godspeed, he and Amy race to discover the truth behind life on the space ship. 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.
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LibraryThing member chickey1981
Ever since Across the Universe came out over a year ago, I've been waiting eagerly for the second book in the trilogy.
A Million Suns by Beth Revis picks up several months after the first book ends. We once again are introduced to the protagonists Elder and Amy and their continued journey through
This book starts off with a bang. We are introduced to a world without Phydus, and people wake up and have free will for the first time in generations. Unsurprisingly, Elder has his hands full in trying to keep people alive and healthy. Amy, at the same time, is following clues to figure out what Orion has been hiding. This double perspective works extremely well and is necessary to follow both of these journeys. The description is lush and again, I am very impressed with Revis' command of science fiction but firmly in a YA style that is easy to follow. The setup of everything comes at a good pace, and I was never bored but fascinated when we get more backstory into the world. I liked how the deterioration of this very structured world came about-- I thought it was well done.
That said, I have to say I was disappointed when the secrets were revealed. Perhaps, because the beginning of the book was so strong, it was difficult to live up to this expectation. I wasn't convinced that the secret Orion was keeping was so awful that it made sense to kill people. I also thought that Bartie could have been better developed-- the way his side story resolved was a little too pat and quick although made logical sense.
Overall, I am eager to see what Revis will bring to the table for the third book. She has a lot of places she can go with the story, and she has made this world broad enough so that it makes sense for it to be told in a trilogy. Beautifully written, with great characters, this is a solid second book.
A Million Suns by Beth Revis picks up several months after the first book ends. We once again are introduced to the protagonists Elder and Amy and their continued journey through
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space to find another habitable planet. Orion, the previous Elder, has been frozen, and his secrets remain for Amy and Elder to find out. He sends them through a treasure hunt and what they find is impossible, terrible, and frightening.This book starts off with a bang. We are introduced to a world without Phydus, and people wake up and have free will for the first time in generations. Unsurprisingly, Elder has his hands full in trying to keep people alive and healthy. Amy, at the same time, is following clues to figure out what Orion has been hiding. This double perspective works extremely well and is necessary to follow both of these journeys. The description is lush and again, I am very impressed with Revis' command of science fiction but firmly in a YA style that is easy to follow. The setup of everything comes at a good pace, and I was never bored but fascinated when we get more backstory into the world. I liked how the deterioration of this very structured world came about-- I thought it was well done.
That said, I have to say I was disappointed when the secrets were revealed. Perhaps, because the beginning of the book was so strong, it was difficult to live up to this expectation. I wasn't convinced that the secret Orion was keeping was so awful that it made sense to kill people. I also thought that Bartie could have been better developed-- the way his side story resolved was a little too pat and quick although made logical sense.
Overall, I am eager to see what Revis will bring to the table for the third book. She has a lot of places she can go with the story, and she has made this world broad enough so that it makes sense for it to be told in a trilogy. Beautifully written, with great characters, this is a solid second book.
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LibraryThing member fyrefly98
Summary: Now that Eldest is dead, and the sixteen-year-old Elder has assumed the responsibility for everyone aboard the ship Godspeed, things are going to change. No more drugs keeping the ship's population mindless and easy to control, no more restricted information, and no more lies. But even
Review: Holy cow, Beth Revis can pace a book like nobody's business. "Compulsively readable" doesn't even cover the half of it; this book was about as unputdownable as if it had been covered in superglue. Like Across the Universe, short chapters that alternate between Amy's and Elder's points of view kept things moving, and the action is practically non-stop. Even though I figured out a lot of the mysteries (who was leaving the clues, who was behind the sabotage, what's going on with the ship, etc.) long before the characters did, I could not. Stop. Reading. It's not the kind of fast reading that comes with action/thriller novels, either - there's plenty of action, for sure, but there's also a fair bit of reflection, and murky moral waters, etc., yet somehow they don't slow the pace of the book down at all.
So, yeah, I enjoyed the heck out of this book, even though thinking about it critically, it's certainly got its flaws. As I mentioned, Revis is not particularly subtle when it comes to dropping hints in the book, and there are a few plot holes or inconsistencies or things that weren't explained very well. The world inside the Godspeed is cool, and well-built, but while I like Elder and Amy just fine, I don't love them they way I do protagonists in some other novels. But in the final analysis, none of that mattered at all; I was too busy devouring this book (and dying for the next one to come out) to mind. Whatever Revis's secret formula for readability is, it's pretty darn potent. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: A Million Suns does not spent much time recapping the events of Across the Universe, so they really need to be read in order. But they're both hugely enjoyable, especially if fast-paced, dystopian-esque YA sci-fi is your thing.
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though Elder's been training for leadership his entire life, he finds out that a ship full of people who can think for themselves are not always easy to lead... and a growing fraction of them are starting to foment rebellion. Meanwhile, Amy - who has only slowly started to adjust to life aboard Godspeed after being wakened from cryosleep - starts uncovering clues: clues that only she can decode, clues left for her by someone she's not sure she can trust, clues that will reveal the mysteries surrounding Godspeed... and clues that will eventually force Amy to determine the fate of the entire ship.Review: Holy cow, Beth Revis can pace a book like nobody's business. "Compulsively readable" doesn't even cover the half of it; this book was about as unputdownable as if it had been covered in superglue. Like Across the Universe, short chapters that alternate between Amy's and Elder's points of view kept things moving, and the action is practically non-stop. Even though I figured out a lot of the mysteries (who was leaving the clues, who was behind the sabotage, what's going on with the ship, etc.) long before the characters did, I could not. Stop. Reading. It's not the kind of fast reading that comes with action/thriller novels, either - there's plenty of action, for sure, but there's also a fair bit of reflection, and murky moral waters, etc., yet somehow they don't slow the pace of the book down at all.
So, yeah, I enjoyed the heck out of this book, even though thinking about it critically, it's certainly got its flaws. As I mentioned, Revis is not particularly subtle when it comes to dropping hints in the book, and there are a few plot holes or inconsistencies or things that weren't explained very well. The world inside the Godspeed is cool, and well-built, but while I like Elder and Amy just fine, I don't love them they way I do protagonists in some other novels. But in the final analysis, none of that mattered at all; I was too busy devouring this book (and dying for the next one to come out) to mind. Whatever Revis's secret formula for readability is, it's pretty darn potent. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: A Million Suns does not spent much time recapping the events of Across the Universe, so they really need to be read in order. But they're both hugely enjoyable, especially if fast-paced, dystopian-esque YA sci-fi is your thing.
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LibraryThing member raboyer
Soaring Suns
* Book will be released January 10, 2012
* Read ARC via a tour put together by Megan and Mindy at the Secret of the Stars blog
5 out of 5 gnomes
So much awesomeness in this book. The secrets revealed in this book are crazy and lead all the characters in quite interesting directions. In the
Complications of the personal and social variety abound throughout the ship. Elder is now in charge and it seems that rebellion is in the air but also a hint of anarchy. It's very hard to know who exactly to trust because with everyone being essentially wide awake now instead of dulled, this really reveals more of the problems with this society. Every person on the ship except Amy may look homogeneous but there are a lot of class differences that boil to the surface. Elder's leadership is questioned and at first he's not sure how to answer the challenge.
Once again the dual perspective of having the chapters switch off between Elder and Amy is very well done and adds greatly to the tension. It is great how organically their relationship is growing. Slowly but surely they seem to be growing closer. There's no insta-love here and there are still questions on both sides of how exactly this relationship could even work. I will let you know that one of the most interesting scenes in this book between the two takes place when Elder's not wearing pants.
This story will have you wondering if the characters are doing the right thing. There are some characters with questionable motives and some that I'm thinking maybe the main characters should have trusted. It also brought some major regrets again when thinking of what Harley did and why, it may have made sense in his mind at the time but so much happens that he would have wanted to be a part of. There are just so many questions and so many different motives on the ship from those just trying to stay alive and those trying to make a power grab.
The ending, wow, some lines are definitely drawn in the sand here. There are some hard separations and the future has never been so hopeful yet uncertain. I have a feeling that there will be massive changes in the next book and that Amy's people the frozens may have a much larger part to play. I'm really looking forward to the conclusion of this series because it looks like it's shaping up to be a heck of a finale.
* Book will be released January 10, 2012
* Read ARC via a tour put together by Megan and Mindy at the Secret of the Stars blog
5 out of 5 gnomes
So much awesomeness in this book. The secrets revealed in this book are crazy and lead all the characters in quite interesting directions. In the
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very first chapter you learn that a very important truth is really a lie. That turns out to be only the first truth that's not exactly true.Complications of the personal and social variety abound throughout the ship. Elder is now in charge and it seems that rebellion is in the air but also a hint of anarchy. It's very hard to know who exactly to trust because with everyone being essentially wide awake now instead of dulled, this really reveals more of the problems with this society. Every person on the ship except Amy may look homogeneous but there are a lot of class differences that boil to the surface. Elder's leadership is questioned and at first he's not sure how to answer the challenge.
Once again the dual perspective of having the chapters switch off between Elder and Amy is very well done and adds greatly to the tension. It is great how organically their relationship is growing. Slowly but surely they seem to be growing closer. There's no insta-love here and there are still questions on both sides of how exactly this relationship could even work. I will let you know that one of the most interesting scenes in this book between the two takes place when Elder's not wearing pants.
This story will have you wondering if the characters are doing the right thing. There are some characters with questionable motives and some that I'm thinking maybe the main characters should have trusted. It also brought some major regrets again when thinking of what Harley did and why, it may have made sense in his mind at the time but so much happens that he would have wanted to be a part of. There are just so many questions and so many different motives on the ship from those just trying to stay alive and those trying to make a power grab.
The ending, wow, some lines are definitely drawn in the sand here. There are some hard separations and the future has never been so hopeful yet uncertain. I have a feeling that there will be massive changes in the next book and that Amy's people the frozens may have a much larger part to play. I'm really looking forward to the conclusion of this series because it looks like it's shaping up to be a heck of a finale.
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LibraryThing member renkellym
If you thought Across the Universe was exciting, just wait until you read A Million Suns. Your mind will be blown. Beth Revis wasn’t kidding when she hinted that everything we thought we knew from book one was a lie. A Million Suns is packed with big reveals, all of which keep the reader eagerly
Amy and Elder are back, and they’re not quite the same as they were in Across the Universe. Elder is feeling the pressure of being a leader, and this makes his narrative feel a bit hurried. We don’t get as close to him as we did in book one, which is unfortunate. Amy, on the other hand, is just as great as before; she’s smart, driven, and a bit selfish. We get to know a few minor characters a bit better in A Million Suns, and it’s great to see them turn into allies or foes. (The latter, especially, because Revis really knows how to make a character seem evil.) A Million Suns focuses more on shock and plot development more than characters, but the people aboard the Godspeed are still fun to read about.
If you liked Across the Universe, A Million Suns is definitely for you. Beth Revis really ups the ante. I know some people were lukewarm on the first book, and to them I say: try book two. Though I was of the “loveitloveitloveit” party, I feel that A Million Suns does a better job of keeping the reader engaged and on the edge of their seat than Across the Universe. Plus, there are things that occur in this sequel that you definitely can’t miss. I can’t wait for book three!
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turning the pages. It’s almost impossible to put the book down, because Revis ends almost every single chapter with something exciting. So here’s your friendly warning: don’t read A Million Suns unless you know you have time to devote to it.Amy and Elder are back, and they’re not quite the same as they were in Across the Universe. Elder is feeling the pressure of being a leader, and this makes his narrative feel a bit hurried. We don’t get as close to him as we did in book one, which is unfortunate. Amy, on the other hand, is just as great as before; she’s smart, driven, and a bit selfish. We get to know a few minor characters a bit better in A Million Suns, and it’s great to see them turn into allies or foes. (The latter, especially, because Revis really knows how to make a character seem evil.) A Million Suns focuses more on shock and plot development more than characters, but the people aboard the Godspeed are still fun to read about.
If you liked Across the Universe, A Million Suns is definitely for you. Beth Revis really ups the ante. I know some people were lukewarm on the first book, and to them I say: try book two. Though I was of the “loveitloveitloveit” party, I feel that A Million Suns does a better job of keeping the reader engaged and on the edge of their seat than Across the Universe. Plus, there are things that occur in this sequel that you definitely can’t miss. I can’t wait for book three!
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LibraryThing member booktwirps
In A Million Suns, Ms. Revis ups the adrenaline factor. After the events of the first book, the ship is in chaos, and Elder struggles to keep things running without resorting to the inhumane control of the previous Eldest. The entire time I was reading/listening to this book, I had to pause for
I loved the mystery that Amy and Elder find themselves engaged in. It was exciting and not once did I completely figure everything out before it was finally revealed. There are also a lot of questions about human behavior and how far you can go when trying to control a society out of control. The line between right and wrong is often blurred and will definitely make you think.
This is an amazing read, and if you’ve not yet read the first book, I HIGHLY recommend this series. The ending was perfect and I can’t wait for the next book!
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minute. I’m a very immersive reader if given the proper setting and descriptive prose (which Ms. Revis gives in spades). Often times I felt myself getting claustrophobic as I would imagine what it would be like to be stuck inside a huge ship, in the middle of outer space, with no chance of getting out while all of this chaos is taking place. I mean, can you imagine being trapped inside a spaceship with no chance of escape? Not being able to go outside for fresh air, or just jump in the car and go somewhere to clear your head? Freaky!I loved the mystery that Amy and Elder find themselves engaged in. It was exciting and not once did I completely figure everything out before it was finally revealed. There are also a lot of questions about human behavior and how far you can go when trying to control a society out of control. The line between right and wrong is often blurred and will definitely make you think.
This is an amazing read, and if you’ve not yet read the first book, I HIGHLY recommend this series. The ending was perfect and I can’t wait for the next book!
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LibraryThing member TheBookLife
This one is going to be short, because I don't want to give away too much about either book. Let me tell you, though, this was one heck of a sequel. It starts off with a huge shocker, one I certainly didn't expect, but it gave an excellent unravelling point for all of the secrets locked up inside
After everything that happened in book one, Amy has certainly got her own opinions about what should be taking place aboard the ship. When she starts uncovering secrets that were left for her to find and starts to piece together some horrible truths, she is adamant about what she thinks Elder needs to do.
Things have never been easy aboard Godspeed, but the tension and chaos have only gotten worse. This was an excellent follow up to ACROSS THE UNIVERSE and I can't wait to see what the next book holds for us. This one had quite an ending on it and I can only imagine what kinds of twists we are going to get in book three!
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Godspeed. And boy does Godspeed have a ton of secrets. With Elder now the current Eldest, he's got to try and calm the people and keep the ship from complete chaos. Unfortunately, Elder isn't sure he's completely ready for the task and there isn't a lot of room for error. After everything that happened in book one, Amy has certainly got her own opinions about what should be taking place aboard the ship. When she starts uncovering secrets that were left for her to find and starts to piece together some horrible truths, she is adamant about what she thinks Elder needs to do.
Things have never been easy aboard Godspeed, but the tension and chaos have only gotten worse. This was an excellent follow up to ACROSS THE UNIVERSE and I can't wait to see what the next book holds for us. This one had quite an ending on it and I can only imagine what kinds of twists we are going to get in book three!
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LibraryThing member bookluvrmindy
If you liked Across the Universe, then you will absolutely LOVE A Million Suns because it is a hundred times better! It’s as if Across the Universe was just a taste test and A Million Suns is the whole gourmet meal…with dessert to top it off!
In Across the Universe, we find out that almost
AND, to make matters worse, there is a murderer on the loose, and neither Elder nor Amy can figure out who’s doing it. So while Elder heroically struggles to try to maintain order on the ship, Amy stumbles upon clues to a maddeningly mysterious puzzle that might possibly give them answers as to why the ship (Godspeed) is behind schedule; answers which could also fix their problems to get the ship to the new Earth.
This book is extremely compelling and intense! There is awesome action, dreadful devastation, cruel chaos, horrific heartbreak and to top it all off…A HUGE TWIST!!! Now that I think about it, there are several awesome twists! How could this book not be totally awesome? Once again I have to say, if you loved or even just liked Across the Universe, then you will HAVE to read A Million Suns!
In Across the Universe, we find out that almost
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everyone on the entire spaceship has been drugged throughout their entire lives through the water system with a drug called Phydus. This drug made the crew zombie-like obedient to the ship’s captain…and it also caused the crews’ bizarre, uh, “seasonal” behavior! LOL!!! So, when Elder and Amy discover this truth during their investigation, Elder decides to remove the drug from the ship’s water system. And now that the people on the ship are fully aware and now know they’ve been lied to their ENTIRE lives, it causes ship-wide anger, depression and laziness. The ship is falling apart and it’s Elder’s job to keep order on the ship!AND, to make matters worse, there is a murderer on the loose, and neither Elder nor Amy can figure out who’s doing it. So while Elder heroically struggles to try to maintain order on the ship, Amy stumbles upon clues to a maddeningly mysterious puzzle that might possibly give them answers as to why the ship (Godspeed) is behind schedule; answers which could also fix their problems to get the ship to the new Earth.
This book is extremely compelling and intense! There is awesome action, dreadful devastation, cruel chaos, horrific heartbreak and to top it all off…A HUGE TWIST!!! Now that I think about it, there are several awesome twists! How could this book not be totally awesome? Once again I have to say, if you loved or even just liked Across the Universe, then you will HAVE to read A Million Suns!
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LibraryThing member nbmars
Note: There are necessarily spoilers for book one of this series, but not for book two.
A Million Suns continues the story started in book one of this trilogy, Across the Universe. Godspeed, a spaceship on its way to colonize a new planet, carries a mix of inhabitants some of whom were cryogenically
Meanwhile, Orion, Elder’s predecessor who was frozen by Elder at the end of book one, left a series of coded messages hidden throughout the ship for Amy. The messages reveal some big secrets about the ship and the mission that could mean the life or death of everyone on board. With Elder’s help, Amy tries to figure out what the messages really mean before either the inhabitants of the ship kill them, or the catastrophe hinted at by Orion takes place.
Discussion: Amy continues to debate whether she actually “loves” Elder since they are the only two teens on the ship:
"Just that if I was back on Earth instead of on this damn ship, if I had met Elder at school or at a club or on a blind date, if I had my choice between Elder and every other boy in the world . . . Would I love him then? Would he love me? Love without choice isn’t love at all.”
Or is it? She can’t decide, but instead, vacillates back and forth repeatedly, needing to intellectualize her feelings. But none of the “intellectualizing” [sic] takes into account the fact that there is no reason whatsoever for her to be attracted to Elder besides his body, which apparently is one of his positive traits. Elder isn’t very bright or mature, although he has been getting a bit better as a leader, but not much. He’s impulsive, impractical, unfocused and easily frazzled. On the other hand, he’s only sixteen, and never had a real apprenticeship for running the ship. The author is good at letting him grow very incrementally, as might be the case in real life. But why should Amy be in love with him? The only other possibility besides his looks is the fact that his face was the first she saw when she got unfrozen. Like a baby duck, maybe she “imprinted” on him….
Another problem for me: The person who turns out to be “the bad guy” in this book was obvious to me way back in book one. I don’t mind – the question of who was sabotaging things wasn’t as important as why, which was much better concealed by the author. But the biggest mystery to me is why the saboteur feels the need to explain everything to Amy. In fact, in keeping with the character of this person, it is extremely unbelievable that Amy wouldn’t have just been killed. Undoubtedly the dilemma the author faces is first, that Amy is one of the main characters (who therefore can’t be killed off), and second, there is no omniscient voice; we only have Amy and Elder alternating as narrators. Therefore the bad person has to explain everything to one of them or we won’t know about it. But Elder would be a much more obvious choice than Amy.
A third quibble: Elder calls Amy a name that should have been unforgivable, and that was, moreover, totally out of character for a guy who is smitten with someone. Amy is mad for about five minutes, then immediately goes running for him, AND says Elder is her “safe place.” Pretty low standards there, Amy!
Finally: Obviously these kids need help. Why the heck don’t they just defrost some of the frozen experts?
Evaluation: In spite of my not being thrilled by either book one or book two, I still am curious enough about what happens to continue on with book three when it appears. (Let me reiterate, also, that most other reviews of these two books are uniformly positive.)
A Million Suns continues the story started in book one of this trilogy, Across the Universe. Godspeed, a spaceship on its way to colonize a new planet, carries a mix of inhabitants some of whom were cryogenically
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frozen for their anticipated expertise when the new planet is reached. Amy is one of the frozen who was accidentally defrosted during the journey, and now struggles along with fellow teen and leader of the ship Elder to keep the population in line and reach the planet before the ship deteriorates. Previously, the inhabitants were docile and productive, thanks to a drug, Phydus, that was added to the water supply. Elder, egged on by Amy, took everyone off the drug, but now anarchy and mutiny threaten.Meanwhile, Orion, Elder’s predecessor who was frozen by Elder at the end of book one, left a series of coded messages hidden throughout the ship for Amy. The messages reveal some big secrets about the ship and the mission that could mean the life or death of everyone on board. With Elder’s help, Amy tries to figure out what the messages really mean before either the inhabitants of the ship kill them, or the catastrophe hinted at by Orion takes place.
Discussion: Amy continues to debate whether she actually “loves” Elder since they are the only two teens on the ship:
"Just that if I was back on Earth instead of on this damn ship, if I had met Elder at school or at a club or on a blind date, if I had my choice between Elder and every other boy in the world . . . Would I love him then? Would he love me? Love without choice isn’t love at all.”
Or is it? She can’t decide, but instead, vacillates back and forth repeatedly, needing to intellectualize her feelings. But none of the “intellectualizing” [sic] takes into account the fact that there is no reason whatsoever for her to be attracted to Elder besides his body, which apparently is one of his positive traits. Elder isn’t very bright or mature, although he has been getting a bit better as a leader, but not much. He’s impulsive, impractical, unfocused and easily frazzled. On the other hand, he’s only sixteen, and never had a real apprenticeship for running the ship. The author is good at letting him grow very incrementally, as might be the case in real life. But why should Amy be in love with him? The only other possibility besides his looks is the fact that his face was the first she saw when she got unfrozen. Like a baby duck, maybe she “imprinted” on him….
Another problem for me: The person who turns out to be “the bad guy” in this book was obvious to me way back in book one. I don’t mind – the question of who was sabotaging things wasn’t as important as why, which was much better concealed by the author. But the biggest mystery to me is why the saboteur feels the need to explain everything to Amy. In fact, in keeping with the character of this person, it is extremely unbelievable that Amy wouldn’t have just been killed. Undoubtedly the dilemma the author faces is first, that Amy is one of the main characters (who therefore can’t be killed off), and second, there is no omniscient voice; we only have Amy and Elder alternating as narrators. Therefore the bad person has to explain everything to one of them or we won’t know about it. But Elder would be a much more obvious choice than Amy.
A third quibble: Elder calls Amy a name that should have been unforgivable, and that was, moreover, totally out of character for a guy who is smitten with someone. Amy is mad for about five minutes, then immediately goes running for him, AND says Elder is her “safe place.” Pretty low standards there, Amy!
Finally: Obviously these kids need help. Why the heck don’t they just defrost some of the frozen experts?
Evaluation: In spite of my not being thrilled by either book one or book two, I still am curious enough about what happens to continue on with book three when it appears. (Let me reiterate, also, that most other reviews of these two books are uniformly positive.)
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LibraryThing member Bookswithbite
Okay, I admit. I was a bit skeptical picking up this book seeing as the first book was good but didn't really catch my attention as much as I wanted it to. Still, I wanted to read the next book just to see what happens. Ms. Revis, I tip my hat to you.You have not only single-handingly blew me away,
What amazed me about this book is the great plot. Not only was I intrigued and drawn immediately to such an amazing world, but my heart pounded! I was so excited to be in Amy shoe's following clues to a dark secret hidden in the Godspeed. That's what got me hooked, the secret. The clues that Amy must find in order to enure survival. Ms. Revis pulls in her readers strongly with a temptation I could not resist. Did I find the secret? You bet I did.
The characters of the book were so awesome. They grown up so much and understand so much more. Both Elder and Amy rely on each other smarts as well as each other strength to get them through. I adored that in moment by themselves, they had a peace that no one could enter. That their love grew strongly no matter what was happen at that very moment. Ms. Revis built such a wonderful relationship for the reader to fall into. At every point of view switch, the reader is not confused or left behind. Instead, the reader is brought to a whole new level of reading. A level where the reader is the character and can see, feel everything they can.
A Million Suns is a phenomenally successful story that everyone should read. It is a timeless piece of friendship, love and lost. A Million Suns is a fantasy epic with undeniable victory in the writing. With a moving plot that knocks you off your feet, A Million Suns is a must read!
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but you totally caught me off guard with your amazing plot pacing!What amazed me about this book is the great plot. Not only was I intrigued and drawn immediately to such an amazing world, but my heart pounded! I was so excited to be in Amy shoe's following clues to a dark secret hidden in the Godspeed. That's what got me hooked, the secret. The clues that Amy must find in order to enure survival. Ms. Revis pulls in her readers strongly with a temptation I could not resist. Did I find the secret? You bet I did.
The characters of the book were so awesome. They grown up so much and understand so much more. Both Elder and Amy rely on each other smarts as well as each other strength to get them through. I adored that in moment by themselves, they had a peace that no one could enter. That their love grew strongly no matter what was happen at that very moment. Ms. Revis built such a wonderful relationship for the reader to fall into. At every point of view switch, the reader is not confused or left behind. Instead, the reader is brought to a whole new level of reading. A level where the reader is the character and can see, feel everything they can.
A Million Suns is a phenomenally successful story that everyone should read. It is a timeless piece of friendship, love and lost. A Million Suns is a fantasy epic with undeniable victory in the writing. With a moving plot that knocks you off your feet, A Million Suns is a must read!
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LibraryThing member taleofnight
I'm gonna have to say this book was better than Across the Universe for me. There was a lot of suspension and action that keeps you on your toes through out the entire book.
The one thing that kind of got on my nerves was Amy's hatred towards Orion. It makes sense, but then again it doesn't. Orion
Other than that I really enjoyed everything else. All the crazy secrets that have been kept for generations are finally coming to light, which creates so much chaos.
The one thing that kind of got on my nerves was Amy's hatred towards Orion. It makes sense, but then again it doesn't. Orion
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leaves clues around the ship for Amy to figure out to find a way off the ship. Orion helps her, even when he's not there, but yet she still hates him. She even tries to get Elder to kill him. But yet there are some scenes that show Amy not wanting to kill other people who have threatened her before. It got really irritating to read her cry about Orion, even though he has been the one to help her the most. Other than that I really enjoyed everything else. All the crazy secrets that have been kept for generations are finally coming to light, which creates so much chaos.
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LibraryThing member Jibar
Only read this, if you have read Across the Universe!
I was really looking forward to reading this, I don't know why I put it off for so long, after all it was released January 10th. My best guess would be university and my finals, but now that I have read it! Oh! The drama, really, it's one of
Time-wise, I'm not exactly sure when A Million Suns takes place. Shortly after Across the Universe is my best estimate. People are finally able to think properly, not just about everyday stuff but also about the big question: Do we want Elder as our leader? There is a lot of tension on the ship, people are fighting and more or less doing what they please (and that includes not working, i.d. not producing food)!
And in all that Amy starts finding mysterious clues ... I have to say, the clues really kept me interested. I liked Orion from the start, even though he's clearly the villain, so it was definitely nice hearing from him especially since I didn't expect to. And I didn't expect most of the plot either! It was so refreshing to not guess who's behind everything, who the real villain is.
However, this time around I did notice the similarities between Amy's point of view and Elder's. If there wasn't a name above every chapter I think I might have had trouble pointing out who was who. They are quite similar in their thinking pattern and I don't think that was intended.
The only thing I'm going to say about the whole being in space business and finding Centauri-Earth: The title of the third book does give one hope, right? And who wouldn't want to see Amy reunited with her parents?
I was really looking forward to reading this, I don't know why I put it off for so long, after all it was released January 10th. My best guess would be university and my finals, but now that I have read it! Oh! The drama, really, it's one of
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Revis's strong points. I most definitely kept me turning the pages. Time-wise, I'm not exactly sure when A Million Suns takes place. Shortly after Across the Universe is my best estimate. People are finally able to think properly, not just about everyday stuff but also about the big question: Do we want Elder as our leader? There is a lot of tension on the ship, people are fighting and more or less doing what they please (and that includes not working, i.d. not producing food)!
And in all that Amy starts finding mysterious clues ... I have to say, the clues really kept me interested. I liked Orion from the start, even though he's clearly the villain, so it was definitely nice hearing from him especially since I didn't expect to. And I didn't expect most of the plot either! It was so refreshing to not guess who's behind everything, who the real villain is.
However, this time around I did notice the similarities between Amy's point of view and Elder's. If there wasn't a name above every chapter I think I might have had trouble pointing out who was who. They are quite similar in their thinking pattern and I don't think that was intended.
The only thing I'm going to say about the whole being in space business and finding Centauri-Earth: The title of the third book does give one hope, right? And who wouldn't want to see Amy reunited with her parents?
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LibraryThing member MaryinHB
MY THOUGHTS
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
*** probable spoilers - don't read the last two paragraphs if you haven't read the first book***
Never in a million years would I ever think a book about a spaceship, revolution and love would keep me up at night still thinking about a story that probably shouldn't
I read a LOT of science fiction as a teen but NEVER anything like this, probably because back in the early 70's no one thought girls should be reading science fiction. There were similar plot lines about space travel, utopian societies but they mostly had adult males as the main characters. so what a treat this story is for me in that I get to read a young adult novel about all of my favorite things with some romance thrown in! You are drawn so quickly into this new world, it really should exist and that is the best part of how wonderfully Revis writes.
This follow up to Across the Universe picks right up where it ends with Amy and Elder alternating chapters and viewpoints about the spaceship Godspeed and how each generation has been told that they are 50 years away from landing on the new planet that will be their home. After living in this closed environment, the inhabitants have been drugged to keep them obedient and complacent in order to avoid a revolution that occurred on the ship ages ago called the Plague. History of the ship has been rewritten into one that follows a party line to keep the peace on board. Orion, himself a proposed leader and now the Recorder (librarian) knows the truth about the ship but is frozen himself. when the revolution on the ship begins once the people stop receiving the drugs.
The story is almost like a puzzle, with Amy finding clues left by Orion where she uses her intelligence and wit to find answers while Elder tries to lead the people to the truth. The truth is pretty shocking once Amy finds the details and puts everything together. I thought the relationship between Elder and Amy would just naturally blossom into a romance but there are lots of twists and turns that may surprise you along the way. The secondary characters like Orion, Doc, Victria and Bartie each add something to the plot which add a bit of sinister malevolence. Now, I can't wait until the next one!
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
*** probable spoilers - don't read the last two paragraphs if you haven't read the first book***
Never in a million years would I ever think a book about a spaceship, revolution and love would keep me up at night still thinking about a story that probably shouldn't
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work. I mean a sixteen year old girl is is frozen for 300 hundred years on a spaceship with her parents to go to a new planet and is brought back to life because some kid thinks she has pretty hair and is lonely? Elder, the guy who wakes her up early , is the soon to be leader of the spaceship, but this romance really shouldn't work out and it pretty much doesn't because the girl, Amy, thinks for herself. I think I read this in about 6 hours while staying up too late because I just couldn't put it down. There are some serious page turning moments that come one after another. I read a LOT of science fiction as a teen but NEVER anything like this, probably because back in the early 70's no one thought girls should be reading science fiction. There were similar plot lines about space travel, utopian societies but they mostly had adult males as the main characters. so what a treat this story is for me in that I get to read a young adult novel about all of my favorite things with some romance thrown in! You are drawn so quickly into this new world, it really should exist and that is the best part of how wonderfully Revis writes.
This follow up to Across the Universe picks right up where it ends with Amy and Elder alternating chapters and viewpoints about the spaceship Godspeed and how each generation has been told that they are 50 years away from landing on the new planet that will be their home. After living in this closed environment, the inhabitants have been drugged to keep them obedient and complacent in order to avoid a revolution that occurred on the ship ages ago called the Plague. History of the ship has been rewritten into one that follows a party line to keep the peace on board. Orion, himself a proposed leader and now the Recorder (librarian) knows the truth about the ship but is frozen himself. when the revolution on the ship begins once the people stop receiving the drugs.
The story is almost like a puzzle, with Amy finding clues left by Orion where she uses her intelligence and wit to find answers while Elder tries to lead the people to the truth. The truth is pretty shocking once Amy finds the details and puts everything together. I thought the relationship between Elder and Amy would just naturally blossom into a romance but there are lots of twists and turns that may surprise you along the way. The secondary characters like Orion, Doc, Victria and Bartie each add something to the plot which add a bit of sinister malevolence. Now, I can't wait until the next one!
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LibraryThing member ethel55
Beginning shortly after the events of Across the Universe, this second installment of the Godspeed's journey is important to learn about. Elder is trying his best to adjust to the mantle of Eldest. Amy is still an anomaly, trying her best to hide in plain sight, instead feeling as though she's
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being held captive in the hospital wing. Things are changing quickly aboard the Godspeed and this book seems important to the movement of the series as a whole. There were a couple great plot twists and I look forward to reading Shades of Earth when it releases. Show Less
LibraryThing member callmecayce
I loved Across the Universe in all it's quirky science fiction weirdness and was pleased that A Million Suns continued in that tradition. I'm also eagerly awaiting the third book. While I didn't always like or agree with the choices of the characters and at times found the book frustrating, I liked
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it a lot. The drama Revis gives us at the end was kind of a shock, not that we didn't know it was going to happen, but that it happened at all. A lot of authors would shy away from it, but I'm giving Revis credit for not doing that. I hope she continues this tradition in the third book. Show Less
LibraryThing member cheriereich
A MILLION SUNS by Beth Revis blasts off from the page and will keep you reading until the very end.
As chaos threatens Elder’s tentative rule over Godspeed, Amy grasps hold of a puzzle set in motion by Orion to keep her fears at bay. But when the ship is plagued by strange murders, Amy and Elder
A MILLION SUNS, to put it in their terms, is frexing brilly. The plot is fast-paced, so the reader will be tearing through the pages as fast as possible. Revis excels at creating tension in every chapter, on every page. I felt like I was holding my breath the entire time I read it. Since this is book two of the series, the characters are familiar, but we go deeper into their psyche, their hopes, their fears. The mystery surrounding the ship and people keeps readers of the edge of their seats. The romance is messy, awkward, passionate, everything a teenage romance should be. The political undertones and philosophy add another dimension to this novel very familiar to our own times. I love how the reader can follow along with the clues in the main mystery, although Revis keeps some surprises to the very end.
I’d give Beth Revis’s A MILLION SUNS a million stars, if I could. I love this series in a “stand in line at midnight on opening night at the movie theater” way.
As chaos threatens Elder’s tentative rule over Godspeed, Amy grasps hold of a puzzle set in motion by Orion to keep her fears at bay. But when the ship is plagued by strange murders, Amy and Elder
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must unite to figure out what Orion was trying to tell them and who is killing off citizens who don’t follow the leader. The only thing they really know, though, is they have to get off this ship.A MILLION SUNS, to put it in their terms, is frexing brilly. The plot is fast-paced, so the reader will be tearing through the pages as fast as possible. Revis excels at creating tension in every chapter, on every page. I felt like I was holding my breath the entire time I read it. Since this is book two of the series, the characters are familiar, but we go deeper into their psyche, their hopes, their fears. The mystery surrounding the ship and people keeps readers of the edge of their seats. The romance is messy, awkward, passionate, everything a teenage romance should be. The political undertones and philosophy add another dimension to this novel very familiar to our own times. I love how the reader can follow along with the clues in the main mystery, although Revis keeps some surprises to the very end.
I’d give Beth Revis’s A MILLION SUNS a million stars, if I could. I love this series in a “stand in line at midnight on opening night at the movie theater” way.
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LibraryThing member JackieBlem
This is the second book in the Across the Universe trilogy, and the story moves at a tremendous pace. Things are more and more unsettled as the population comes off the controlling drub Phydus. Violence and political unrest are increasing, as is the death count, and Elder and Amy are in a race to
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find and figure out mysterious clues left by a now frozen criminal that might help them save the ship. There are many major revelations as the action ramps up, with one heck of a cliff-hanging conclusion. Revis picks up exactly where she left off in "Across the Universe" and does not disappoint. Show Less
LibraryThing member BookAddictDiary
Across the Universe was one of my favorite books of 2011. Call me a huge nerd, but I was in love with the twisty plot filled with lies, deception, manipulation and all kinds of other juicy things -not the mention the incredibly well drawn science fiction background, that took the novel into a
A Million Suns picks up where Across the Universe dropped off, but this time, things have reached critical mass. It's now been three months since Amy was unplugged from her hypersleep.Things seem to be okay since Elder assumed power on the ship, but Amy and Elder soon discover that things are more complicated than they seem, and they must put their heads together to get the Godspeed safely to its destination.
Everything that I enjoyed about Across the Universe continues in Million Suns, complete with more excellent action, mesmerizing action, suspense and complex plotting. Though some of the danger of the original book has passed, there's still plenty going on here to keep readers enthralled. Author Beth Revis' style also continues to shine with every word, and her storytelling continues to keep me spellbound. Can't wait for the next one in this series.
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different place than much of what's out there in the YA genre right now.A Million Suns picks up where Across the Universe dropped off, but this time, things have reached critical mass. It's now been three months since Amy was unplugged from her hypersleep.Things seem to be okay since Elder assumed power on the ship, but Amy and Elder soon discover that things are more complicated than they seem, and they must put their heads together to get the Godspeed safely to its destination.
Everything that I enjoyed about Across the Universe continues in Million Suns, complete with more excellent action, mesmerizing action, suspense and complex plotting. Though some of the danger of the original book has passed, there's still plenty going on here to keep readers enthralled. Author Beth Revis' style also continues to shine with every word, and her storytelling continues to keep me spellbound. Can't wait for the next one in this series.
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LibraryThing member mountie9
The Good Stuff
* Talented writer, she is fantastic at making you feel like you are part of the world the characters live in
* A lot of fun nerdy references for SCI FY geeks - hee hee "Trust No One" hee hee
* Noticed a lot less of the made up words like Frex which I really appreciated
* Fabulous
* Lots of action to keep you interested - this story is far more dark and violent than Across the Universe
* Like the cover, not as much as Across the Universe, but it still is a cover that makes me want to pick up the book
* Orion is an intriguing character, deeply flawed, but fascinating
The Not So Good Stuff
* Same problem as with the first book, some of the plot points just are not logical
* Has the issue that most second books in a trilogy have, filler from the first book to the finale - not bad but I think this series would have worked better as a book 1 and 2
* Elder was a bit of wuss through this installment, felt as frustrated with him as the characters are - I would have mutinied too
* New characters didn't intrigue me at all and felt no connection to them
* Main complaint what was the point of Orion making all the stupid clues -- seriously just tell them what is going on if time is an essence (more filler if you ask me)
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"if I had my choice between Elder at school or at a club or on a blind date, if I had my choice between Elder and every other boy in the world .... Would I love him then?
Would he love me?
Love without choice isn't love at all."
"You can be objective. You will know which is the greater evil. When you know all that I know, all that Eldest tried to keep hidden, then you will know what to do."
"A sky Kayleigh had never seen.
And she couldn't live without the sky."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
* For fans of Sci Fy YA
* Would only recommend you read it if you had read the first book in the series first, other wise you would be what the frex is going on
3 Dewey's
I received this from Penguin in exchange for an honest review
* Talented writer, she is fantastic at making you feel like you are part of the world the characters live in
* A lot of fun nerdy references for SCI FY geeks - hee hee "Trust No One" hee hee
* Noticed a lot less of the made up words like Frex which I really appreciated
* Fabulous
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character development for Amy and some realistic development for Elder* Lots of action to keep you interested - this story is far more dark and violent than Across the Universe
* Like the cover, not as much as Across the Universe, but it still is a cover that makes me want to pick up the book
* Orion is an intriguing character, deeply flawed, but fascinating
The Not So Good Stuff
* Same problem as with the first book, some of the plot points just are not logical
* Has the issue that most second books in a trilogy have, filler from the first book to the finale - not bad but I think this series would have worked better as a book 1 and 2
* Elder was a bit of wuss through this installment, felt as frustrated with him as the characters are - I would have mutinied too
* New characters didn't intrigue me at all and felt no connection to them
* Main complaint what was the point of Orion making all the stupid clues -- seriously just tell them what is going on if time is an essence (more filler if you ask me)
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"if I had my choice between Elder at school or at a club or on a blind date, if I had my choice between Elder and every other boy in the world .... Would I love him then?
Would he love me?
Love without choice isn't love at all."
"You can be objective. You will know which is the greater evil. When you know all that I know, all that Eldest tried to keep hidden, then you will know what to do."
"A sky Kayleigh had never seen.
And she couldn't live without the sky."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
* For fans of Sci Fy YA
* Would only recommend you read it if you had read the first book in the series first, other wise you would be what the frex is going on
3 Dewey's
I received this from Penguin in exchange for an honest review
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LibraryThing member Kr15tina
What I Liked
Sequel
I actually liked this book a little more than Across. I liked the issues, the drama and the search to find important information before it is too late. I did guess the information Amy was searching for when I was reading Across, but the information finally got presented in this
Character
Elder: I liked him even more in this book. I like how he is developing his leadership skills and trying his hardest to do the best he can.
Budding Romance
The romance to this story is a side note, but their interactions are so cute. I'm looking forward to see how their romance progresses in the final book.
A Trilogy
I personally love trilogies. I love knowing that the book will come to an end within a reasonable amount of time, but that I will also get more of the characters because the story will be three books long. Many people don't always like the middle book, but I did love the middle book in this series, but I am looking forward to the final.
Grrr...
Cliffhanger
Dang you dreaded cliffhangers, oh how I despise you. Yes this book what left at a big cliffhanger and I really really want the final conclusion now. I'm so sad that I have to wait around a year to get the final installment of the book.
Character
Amy: She did drive me a little nuts a few times in the book. She doesn't think through some things very rationally and remove her emotions and feeling from some situations that could really benefit from that.
Recommendation
Must read this trilogy.
Sequel
I actually liked this book a little more than Across. I liked the issues, the drama and the search to find important information before it is too late. I did guess the information Amy was searching for when I was reading Across, but the information finally got presented in this
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book. Character
Elder: I liked him even more in this book. I like how he is developing his leadership skills and trying his hardest to do the best he can.
Budding Romance
The romance to this story is a side note, but their interactions are so cute. I'm looking forward to see how their romance progresses in the final book.
A Trilogy
I personally love trilogies. I love knowing that the book will come to an end within a reasonable amount of time, but that I will also get more of the characters because the story will be three books long. Many people don't always like the middle book, but I did love the middle book in this series, but I am looking forward to the final.
Grrr...
Cliffhanger
Dang you dreaded cliffhangers, oh how I despise you. Yes this book what left at a big cliffhanger and I really really want the final conclusion now. I'm so sad that I have to wait around a year to get the final installment of the book.
Character
Amy: She did drive me a little nuts a few times in the book. She doesn't think through some things very rationally and remove her emotions and feeling from some situations that could really benefit from that.
Recommendation
Must read this trilogy.
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LibraryThing member EdGoldberg
It has been three months since Orion murdered Eldest and sixteen-year-old Elder inherited the position as leader of Godspeed, the spaceship bound for a new world, Centauri-Earth. It is also three months since Amy, cryogenically frozen to make the 300 year trip with her parents, was revived early.
A Million Suns is the second book in Beth Revis’ Across the Universe trilogy. While it does stand on its own, reading Across the Universe is beneficial. It has the same cast as the first book. There is plenty of action. Amy and Elder’s relationship develops. Several characters’ duplicitous ways emerge. However, this reader could not connect with any of the characters, found the book to be a slower read than the first and more a means to get to book three than a significant story itself. If Across the Universe circulated well, buy A Million Suns.
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One of Elder’s first actions was to eliminate the use of Phydus, the mind-numbing drug dispensed through the ship’s oxygen. The first time this generation has been able to think for itself, not merely follow orders, the result is potential chaos and mutiny. Amy, during her shipboard wanderings, discovers a microchip containing a video from Orion, frozen after murdering Eldest, directed towards her. He tells Amy that, having lived on Earth, she is the last hope, the contingency plan, to make the right decision. He leaves a series of clues, leading her to discover a major, life changing secret for those aboard Godspeed. A Million Suns is the second book in Beth Revis’ Across the Universe trilogy. While it does stand on its own, reading Across the Universe is beneficial. It has the same cast as the first book. There is plenty of action. Amy and Elder’s relationship develops. Several characters’ duplicitous ways emerge. However, this reader could not connect with any of the characters, found the book to be a slower read than the first and more a means to get to book three than a significant story itself. If Across the Universe circulated well, buy A Million Suns.
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LibraryThing member jennclack
Excellent sequel to Across the Universe! I'm already waiting impatiently for the next book. Beth Revis has built a very interesting world and characters to inhabit it. I definitely recommend this book series!
LibraryThing member Readaba
A Million Suns certainly opens with a shattering game-changing revelation and this only intensifies as events take place and even more shocking secrets are pulled out into the light of day.
The plot here was definitely stronger than that of the first book. There, a lot was hinging on Amy and Elder
There’s unrest, dissension and calls for a revolution – for the people to take the power rather than leaving it in the hands of the youngest person on board the ship. Elder’s got a lot on his plate and it’s a situation his training never prepared him for so he often does things that seem like a good idea in the heat of the moment but have serious consequences later on.
Elder’s very much not the alpha male hero. He’s much more subdued than that. He’s not really the sort of male character that would ever make one of my heart throb lists. That said, I do like him as a character. He’s very interesting to read about, especially as he struggles with his identity and the truth of his heritage. Often enough, when he does some things he won’t just question whether it was the right thing to do, but also how his predecessor would have handled the situation.
It’s true that he’s very brittle in this book and often quick to lose his temper but considering how much stress he’s under, I’m willing to forgive this.
I’m less willing to forgive Amy. There were times when I really wanted to reach into the book and slap some sense into her. She often acted like a spoilt child spitting out her dummy when she didn’t get her way, especially in her interactions with Elder. I found myself becoming increasingly frustrated with her.
There was one quote from one of Elder’s chapters that really struck me: “When it’s her people who are dying it has to be the highest priority but when it’s mine who are dying she doesn’t care.” I’m paraphrasing this but it’s something along those lines. And yes, it truly did feel very much that way. I didn’t like who she became.
Other than the discontent spreading through the ship, the story also focuses on a series of clues about the ship’s secrets that Orion left for Amy. These were prompted by a quote from Dante’s Inferno. I don’t know how schooling works in the US but we never studied Dante and I wouldn’t have been able to place that quote in a million years.
That aside, the trail was certainly very thought-provoking. When taken hand in hand with another murdering spree on board, this time in the name of “the leader” made for a mystery plot that was easy to get caught up in. What’s more, whereas the perpetrator was obvious in the first book, time was far from the case here. I never really had a solid suspect in mind. The consequences were much more far-reaching, though.
The plot here was definitely stronger than that of the first book. There, a lot was hinging on Amy and Elder
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just being slow when things were staring them in the face. Though that was occasionally the case here, too, it was much less common. The inhabitants of the ship are now off the Phydus, a drug that allowed them to be controlled, and Elder is faced with a community only just becoming aware of its surroundings.There’s unrest, dissension and calls for a revolution – for the people to take the power rather than leaving it in the hands of the youngest person on board the ship. Elder’s got a lot on his plate and it’s a situation his training never prepared him for so he often does things that seem like a good idea in the heat of the moment but have serious consequences later on.
Elder’s very much not the alpha male hero. He’s much more subdued than that. He’s not really the sort of male character that would ever make one of my heart throb lists. That said, I do like him as a character. He’s very interesting to read about, especially as he struggles with his identity and the truth of his heritage. Often enough, when he does some things he won’t just question whether it was the right thing to do, but also how his predecessor would have handled the situation.
It’s true that he’s very brittle in this book and often quick to lose his temper but considering how much stress he’s under, I’m willing to forgive this.
I’m less willing to forgive Amy. There were times when I really wanted to reach into the book and slap some sense into her. She often acted like a spoilt child spitting out her dummy when she didn’t get her way, especially in her interactions with Elder. I found myself becoming increasingly frustrated with her.
There was one quote from one of Elder’s chapters that really struck me: “When it’s her people who are dying it has to be the highest priority but when it’s mine who are dying she doesn’t care.” I’m paraphrasing this but it’s something along those lines. And yes, it truly did feel very much that way. I didn’t like who she became.
Other than the discontent spreading through the ship, the story also focuses on a series of clues about the ship’s secrets that Orion left for Amy. These were prompted by a quote from Dante’s Inferno. I don’t know how schooling works in the US but we never studied Dante and I wouldn’t have been able to place that quote in a million years.
That aside, the trail was certainly very thought-provoking. When taken hand in hand with another murdering spree on board, this time in the name of “the leader” made for a mystery plot that was easy to get caught up in. What’s more, whereas the perpetrator was obvious in the first book, time was far from the case here. I never really had a solid suspect in mind. The consequences were much more far-reaching, though.
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LibraryThing member jazzcat15
My Thoughts: AMAZING.
It is a rare thing, to find a sequel that is better than the first book. With my disappointment in Across the Universe, I was hesitant to continue reading the series. But I read A Million Suns in 4 HOURS, STRAIGHT. The book was incredible. INCREDIBLE.
Every single thing that
There was also another mystery in the plot, that involved Orion leaving clues for Amy. Once again, I am so impressed by how much this book improved the series. It was a complete surprise to me at the ending about who was tampering with the clues! I didn't see it coming, at all. Wow. Just.... Wow. The murders, the clues, the riots. Fantastic. There was a huge secret that was discovered and I am so excited to see where that takes the characters in the next book. I can't wait for Shades of Earth... January 10th, COME QUICKLY!
It is a rare thing, to find a sequel that is better than the first book. With my disappointment in Across the Universe, I was hesitant to continue reading the series. But I read A Million Suns in 4 HOURS, STRAIGHT. The book was incredible. INCREDIBLE.
Every single thing that
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bugged me in Across the Universe was resolved in the sequel. The chapters continue to alternate between Amy and Elder's minds and that was, once again, done superbly. OH and their relationship! Thank you Ms. Revis! They actually touched on the fact that the only reason they were attracted to each other was because they were the only two teens on the ship. Amy was hesitant about her feelings towards Elder, because of that fact. But then when she finally realizes there may be some actual true feelings for him... BOOM! I loved their relationship in this book! It was sweet, it was timid and it was everything that had been missing in Across the Universe. Elder is so in love with Amy and apologizes for everything that he thinks might upset her, which is super cute. He really grew in this book, as he is now technically Eldest, the leader of the ship. Without the Phydus controlling everyone, he has to learn how to keep the ship from rebelling. He is so young and disrespected by so many on the ship and I really loved the way he learned through his mistakes. This book has made a spot for Elder on my list of Swoon Worthy Guys. ;)There was also another mystery in the plot, that involved Orion leaving clues for Amy. Once again, I am so impressed by how much this book improved the series. It was a complete surprise to me at the ending about who was tampering with the clues! I didn't see it coming, at all. Wow. Just.... Wow. The murders, the clues, the riots. Fantastic. There was a huge secret that was discovered and I am so excited to see where that takes the characters in the next book. I can't wait for Shades of Earth... January 10th, COME QUICKLY!
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LibraryThing member AngelaFristoe
Wow! I thought Across the Universe was great, but this sequel, A Million Suns, was even better! A Million Suns picks up just weeks after Across the Universe ends, and we are immediately thrown back into life upon Godspeed. Things are different now that Eldest is gone, and Elder is struggling to
Amy seemed at times a bit whiny, but really who can blame her? She's stuck on a ship in the middle of nowhere, and not expecting to reach land in her lifetime. Her relationship with Elder is developing, although she struggles to completely trust him after his revelation at the end of the first book. Her hesitations are completely believable and I liked that she didn't just fall for him and brush aside the choices he made. There is still chemistry between them, but neither is consumed by their love. Instead they try to be rational and that makes the relationship feel more realistic.
There was a bit more of a mystery to this book, and I enjoyed the search Amy and Elder embark on. I have to say that a couple chapters before the big reveal I figured it out. But what was great was that in addition to the lies Eldest had been hiding behind, the rebellion built the story up even more. There was the question of who was behind the attacks, if Orion was still frozen, and what was their reasoning behind it.
The ending was absolutely awesome! The only problem is that now I have to wait a year to read what happens next.
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know what exactly is the right thing to do. Revis does an amazing job of showing Elder's indecision and how he constantly goes back and forth over how much he should tell the feeders.Amy seemed at times a bit whiny, but really who can blame her? She's stuck on a ship in the middle of nowhere, and not expecting to reach land in her lifetime. Her relationship with Elder is developing, although she struggles to completely trust him after his revelation at the end of the first book. Her hesitations are completely believable and I liked that she didn't just fall for him and brush aside the choices he made. There is still chemistry between them, but neither is consumed by their love. Instead they try to be rational and that makes the relationship feel more realistic.
There was a bit more of a mystery to this book, and I enjoyed the search Amy and Elder embark on. I have to say that a couple chapters before the big reveal I figured it out. But what was great was that in addition to the lies Eldest had been hiding behind, the rebellion built the story up even more. There was the question of who was behind the attacks, if Orion was still frozen, and what was their reasoning behind it.
The ending was absolutely awesome! The only problem is that now I have to wait a year to read what happens next.
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LibraryThing member krystal_osmond
A Million Suns picks up right where Across The Universe ends. We're on the ship Godspeed and we're re-introduced to Amy and Elder. In Beth Revis's second installment of her sci-fi trilogy, Amy and Elder are much more mature, and they ought to be with what they have been left with. Elder, the leader
A lot has happened since book one and I know readers had a lot of questions (I sure did after reading the first book) and A Million Suns answers some of these for us. Though we have been awared with many more questions that will hopefully be answered in book 3.
There's not much I can say about A Million Suns without giving things away and I definitely don't want to spoil this for anyone. Once again, Revis's writing is phenomenal. She can paint such a clear picture and writes her story with so much detail it's like we're there, part of the ship. Add to this, Revis has included a set of riddles that Amy needs to figure out, and trust me, she won't be the only one picking their brain to find the answer.
So much happens in A Million Suns, we meet new characters, we see the plot thickening and we are introduced to some new mind-bending mysteries. Overall, A Million Suns is a great addtion to the Across The Universe series. Even if you are not a Sci-fi reader, you will throughly enjoy this series, and if you read Across The Universe and haven't picked this one up yet, I highly recommend you do.
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of the ship finds out so much about the ship and previous leaders while Amy now, more than ever is the freak on the ship and has her safety to continue to look out for. The dynamic alone between Amy and Elder is enough to keep the story moving.A lot has happened since book one and I know readers had a lot of questions (I sure did after reading the first book) and A Million Suns answers some of these for us. Though we have been awared with many more questions that will hopefully be answered in book 3.
There's not much I can say about A Million Suns without giving things away and I definitely don't want to spoil this for anyone. Once again, Revis's writing is phenomenal. She can paint such a clear picture and writes her story with so much detail it's like we're there, part of the ship. Add to this, Revis has included a set of riddles that Amy needs to figure out, and trust me, she won't be the only one picking their brain to find the answer.
So much happens in A Million Suns, we meet new characters, we see the plot thickening and we are introduced to some new mind-bending mysteries. Overall, A Million Suns is a great addtion to the Across The Universe series. Even if you are not a Sci-fi reader, you will throughly enjoy this series, and if you read Across The Universe and haven't picked this one up yet, I highly recommend you do.
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Awards
Southern Book Prize (Finalist — Young Adult — 2013)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012-01-10
Physical description
400 p.; 5.08 inches
ISBN
0141333685 / 9780141333687
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