Resist (Breathe 2)

by Sarah Crossan

Paperback, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

813.6

Publication

Bloomsbury Children's Books (2013), 368 pages

Description

Alina, Quinn, and Bea, now outlaws and outcasts, make their way to the last enclave of the Resistance but once there, they discover they can count on no one but each other and may, in fact, have to betray those they considered allies.

User reviews

LibraryThing member brandileigh2003

I remember really loving Breathe, and connecting with the characters, but unfortunately Resist didn't warrant quite as much love from me. I think my biggest issue is I was thrown back into this world and into these characters heads without any sort of review or refresher, so I felt disconnected for

a bit, and I couldn't remember plot details. I guess I should have reread and then I know this probably would have been a 5 star, but I didn't have time.
Once I got back into the characters heads for a bit and just forgot what I'd forgotten, I got swept up in their troubles, trials, loves, friends and into this frightening world where taking your next breath is not guaranteed. Bea was my favorite, like last time, she is so kind hearted but strong at the same time. She strives to see and believe the best of other people.
There were many challenges thrown at the characters, and obstacles to overcome so there was always something going on and it def kept my attention.
The ending didn't feel quite complete enough for me, but I can't put my finger on why because everything was tied up as can be expected. Maybe it was a certain death? Can't be sure, but while I was caught up in this world, it was not the sequel that I was yearning for.

Bottom Line: Good but not how I loved Breathe.

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LibraryThing member shelleyraec

The conclusion to Crossan’s Breathe trilogy, Resist picks up where Breathe ended. If you don’t recall the details of the book, you might want to refresh your memory before beginning Resist as Crossan doesn’t look back.

After leaving the Pod, finding The Grove and having it destroyed by the

Ministry’s forces, Alina, Quinn and Bea along with a handful of others are making their way to Sequoia, the last known haven outside of the dome. But for those that reach Sequoia, nothing is what they had hoped for and now they have no choice but to take a deep breath and fight for their future.

As in Breathe, the story unfolds through the multiple perspectives of Alina, Bea and Quinn with the additional point of view from Ronan, the son of the (former) Pod leader. The rapid shifts in perspective ensure the novel moves ahead at a quick pace but leaves little opportunity for character development and I thought the individuals and their relationships took a back seat to the plot.

The plot of Resist has an intensity Breathe lacked however, with Sequoia proving to be a scary disappointment, the Ministry closing in on the Resistance in the Pod and a revolution inevitable, though not in the manner you might expect. The conclusion is action packed and affecting with unexpected loss but in its final moments leaves the reader with hope for the future.

Resist is a solid finale for the Breathe duology. I recommend if all possible you read it immediately following Breathe which I think will lead to a more satisfying reading experience.

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LibraryThing member littleduck

I was so happy when Quinn and Bea found each other and got together. Bea has become a stronger and more resilient young woman. Her mind is sharp and her ability to love and accept vast. Her and Quinn are thrown back into the fray of the government and when they are they are separated. The

separation helps them become stronger and more determined to beat the odds and show others that they should resist and fight.

Quinn begins to grow more as a person and take others into consideration especially Bea. The separation that keeps him from Bea makes their love stronger and their bond more beautiful. As he is put through the wringer all he thinks about is saving Bea. The revolution these two are about to go through shows their leadership qualities.

Alina redeems herself in the end as she realizes what she had become and that if it wasn't for Bea and Quinn she wouldn't be alive and feel again. They showed her compassion and humanity and as the fight for freedom continues her realization is acted out.

A great book that will have you rooting for Quinn and Bea to succeed,Quinn to reconcile with his dad and for them to gain freedom.

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LibraryThing member bell7

Sequel to Breathe and ****spoilers**** for that title.

Imagine a world in which the very air you breathe is regulated. This is the society in which Alina, Quinn, and Bea survive, where a corporation called Breathe regulates the oxygen levels inside the pod, and the haves and have nots are divided

into zones, taxed for extra air. A major pocket of resistance had been growing trees Outside, but has been destroyed by the military; the three teens are on the run again, trying to make their way to another group, Sequoia, where they hope to find sanctuary. Meanwhile, a young recruit, Ronan, is sent by the military general Jude Caffrey to find his son, Quinn.

Like Breathe, Resist switches narrators: in addition to Alina, Quinn, and Bea, we now have a fourth perspective in Ronan, the son of the former pod minister and sister of Naimh, the girl Quinn's parents wanted him with instead of Bea. The short chapters and multiple perspectives add to the quick pace of the story, as all four teens struggle to determine what is right and how to survive in a society full of corruption and greed.

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LibraryThing member Pabkins

A good sequel but not as engaging for me as the first book which I seriously enjoyed. Normally, story and character rehash annoy me in books because I'm like "oh just get on with it already" because everything is still so fresh in my mind. Not so much here, because of the fact that there were 3

perspectives in the first book, and now 4 perspectives in this one - plus all of the ancillary characters I needed the refresher that was just not given here at all. I had a hard time getting back into it because quite frankly I didn't remember which was Bea and which Alina until several chapters in. Just when I was getting on a role with one, cut scene and go to the next. I think I would have been fine with the changing perspectives more so later on if earlier on we spent a bit more time with each of them for awhile. Also, I didn't like the ploy used where right off certain characters get separated again that had just gotten back together. Necessary for tension maybe but really..really was that necessary? So there is way more turmoil and hardship in Resist than there was in Breathe. I thought things came to a head before but things get twisted this way and that which was great in a 'dang bring on the hurt' kind of way. If you like a wee bit of sad with your fiction...and who doesn't if you're a dystopian fan then you'll be happy with this duology. I enjoyed the way things were wrapped up and by golly I still love the premise of air being in short supply.

Cover - 4 stars
Story- I'm waffling between a 3.5 and 4 stars

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LibraryThing member kmjanek

Recommended
This is a sequel to the first book, Breathe. The Resistance has just been crushed by the Pod’s military force. Any survivors have either snuck back in to the Pod so they have air or they are on the run looking for another place called Sequoia. No one is sure that Sequoia exists, but

rumor has it that it is like the Grove where people live without having to pay for air. The Pod is on lock down and the only people with any freedom are the upper class. There are many twists and turns, loss of life, relationships and the fight for survival.

I have to admit that this book took me a while longer to get through than the first one. Each chapter was told from the point of view of a different character. There were 6 characters in this book alternating chapters. I think it got a little confusing. This is not a stand alone book because the story picked right up where the other one ended. The characters and setting were not reintroduced. The theme is very much about government oppression and the importance of not destroying the environment to the point where oxygen can only be manufactured and people cannot live outside an air regulated pod.

This book could be promoted by the school librarian to green/environmental clubs in a high school. It could be an extra credit reading assignment for an environmental systems class. The first book could make for a good book club read and the library could have a few copies of Resist for those students who want to finish the story. I think the author had a great idea about what could happen if the government started regulating air. I think the ending might have been a bit rushed and some of the middle parts seemed a bit far-fetched. It was not the ideal book for me, but I am sure other readers of dystopian YA fiction would like it.

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LibraryThing member Mirandalg14

Thanks to Edelweiss and Green Willow Books for allowing me access to this title.

3.5 stars.
I had a harder time following this one than I did with the first, partially because it had been a while since I read Breathe, and partially because there was just so many different characters to keep their

parts straight. I did like it though, and I think if someone were to read the two books closer together they would enjoy it even more.

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LibraryThing member DarkFaerieTales

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty: Dystopian set in a world where air is currency.

Opening Sentence: We didn’t think sailing would be easy, but we hoped for better luck than freezing rain and winds.

The Review:

Let me state my disclaimer now, I have not read the first book, so a lot

of things were very confusing for me. That being said, I highly suggest reading Breathe before reading Resist. I didn’t dislike it despite not having read the first book, so I feel that if you like Breathe you will most likely enjoy Resist as the conclusion book. This book is told from the viewpoints of Quinn (privileged premium turned resistance fighter), Alina (resistance fighter), Bea (Zone 3 resident turned resistance fighter) and Ronan (special forces). The beginning of the book picks up I think immediately after Breathe ends. Quinn and Bea are on the run together as is Alina, but she isn’t with them. Ronan is tasked with hunting Quinn.

Not too far into the book, Jazz, who is a child traveling with Quinn and Bea gets injured and he leaves them behind to find help at Sequoia. Alina and her traveling companions show up separately at Sequoia. Sequoia is another free place like the Grove. In Breathe the Grove is destroyed and the survivors are looking for sanctuary at Sequoia. Or at least that is my best guess, it took a while for me to understand the world so I will explain as best as I can. They live in a world where in some places there is a biosphere that contains air, outside of this you are either in a pod, or a facility that has oxygen boxes. If you are caught outside any of these things you have to have an oxygen tank or you begin to die.

Resist is the aftermath of a failed revolution, and the beginning of a new one. Bea ends up being found by Ronan after she is separated from Quinn. She then works on his guilt over The Grove and turns him to the cause. After that it all begins to get a little confusing for me. I am not sure if it is because I haven’t read Breathe or if it is just kind of confusing in nature. So by all means, comment if you have read both books and let me know which one. Apparently Sequoia isn’t the sanctuary they all think it is so, they end up turning on the resistance and working with the ministry to save all the people. The end of the book is full of action as the battle rages between Sequoia and the ministry.

I found it hard to follow who was turning on whom and for what reason. I guess it made sense, but I didn’t quite catch it, it just seemed a tad unbelievable and I haven’t even read book 1. A lot of potential and promise, just not sure it quite delivered for me. I think I will attempt to read Breathe and hope that it pulls it all together for me.

Notable Scenes:

“I don’t know anyone who’d dare cross my father-I certainly wouldn’t.”

“You know by now that Quinn was the one who almost brought the pod to its knees?”

“Maybe alcohol will be enough to kill her pain.”

“There’s something rotten behind that smile, Alina.”

“Before being led into the orangery where the pairings will be performed, we’re held in a waiting room with narrow benches running the length of it.”

FTC Advisory: Greenwillow/HarperCollins provided me with a copy of Resist. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review

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LibraryThing member lkmuir

LibraryThing member DeltaQueen50

Resist by Sarah Crossan is the sequel to Breathe. I disliked Breathe but since I had the second book on my shelf and I was looking for a YA read, I picked this one up. These books are set in a dystopian future where air quality has broken down and only the privileged few have all the oxygen they

want. People live in a glass dome and the air quality is tightly controlled, those who obey get air. The first book ended with 3 teens leaving the glass dome and finding a resistance group that is searching for alternative ways to avoid oxygen depletion, unfortunately soldiers from the domed city arrived and many were killed.

Now the survivors are trying to reach Sequoia, a rumoured sanctuary, but is this place the refuge that they were led to believe? I appreciated that these books were based on environment issues, but the story itself was weak and at times just didn’t make any sense. There was a decided lack of character development and a little too much teen angst for my comfort. Some characters were dropped or forgotten about and the deficiency in world-building prevented me from finding any sort of believability.

To be given or denied oxygen based on your social standing is an excellent premise, but this book simply didn’t work for me.

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LibraryThing member jennybeast

Excellent conclusion to the story begun in Breathe. A little unbelievable, in the way that most YA post-apocalyptic dystopian adventures have unbelievable bits, but the action is fast-paced and far from predictable.

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