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Requiem by Lauren Oliver
Requiem by Lauren Oliver
Pages: 400 pages
Release Date: March 21st 2013
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Add it: GoodreadsBattling against a society in which love has been declared a disease, Lena now finds herself at the center of a fierce revolution. But the Wilds are no longer the haven they once were as the government seeks to stamp out the rebels. And Lena's emotions are in turmoil following the dramatic return of someone she thought was lost forever... Told from the alternating viewpoints of Lena and her best friend Hana, Requiem brings the Delirium trilogy to an exhilarating end and showcases Lauren Oliver at the height of her writing powers - emotionally powerful and utterly enthralling
Warning: this review will contain some minor spoilers!
My Thoughts
Before I enlighten you with the depths of my thoughts regarding Requiem, let me tell you this. If you haven't read this series, frickin'
Oh Requiem! It is different just like the other books Delirium and Pandemonium. This time, the chapters are told from the viewpoints of Lena and Hana. A great change! I particularly enjoyed reading Hana's chapter. I actually didn't think I would after her intentions being revealed in the short story novella Hana but at the end all was well. She made more discoveries and also lots of things associated with the cure so the action was much more entertaining to read.
Don't get me wrong, I loved reading Lena's chapters too. Lena, along with her companions on a mission with the invalids fighting for whats right. And, come on! I was itching to know what was going to happen in this love triangle.
Both the love interests I adore - Jullian and Alex. Though, my heart is set on Alex . Even though we see a different side to him in this book but you can tell he does still care about Lena. We see his yearn of protection. Awww I am forever and will be Team Alex. I always tend to cheer on the guy that is introduced first! But he's so the better choice. Saying that there's this other girl that's set her eyes on Alex too. I know! Boo hoo, her names Coral and yes, I do not like her.
Ending? Would you even call that an ending? I was there like, hoooooold on what just happened? I'm talking in relation the love triangle. I have so many feelings! Cause Lauren Oliver does just what she does best, expect the unexpected and prepare to be left hanging! I don't care anyways cause I just have way too much love for this series! And now lets cry, cause now its come to an end!
Buy it: Amazon UK | Amazon US
Other books in series: Delirium | Pandemonium
But hold on. It's the beginning of an end ;D
because...
did you know,
DELIRIUM IS GOING TO BE BE MADE INTO A TV SERIES
OMG, LETS CRY!
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
Pages: 329
Release Date: March 1st 2012
Publisher: Hodder
Series: Delirium #2
Other books in series: Delirium, Requiem
Source: For Review from Publishers
Buy it: Amazon | The Book Depository | B&N
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I’m pushing aside
the memory of my nightmare,
pushing aside thoughts of Alex,
pushing aside thoughts of Hana
and my old school,
push,
push,
push,
like Raven taught me to do.
The old life is dead.
But the old Lena is dead too.
I buried her.
I left her beyond a fence,
behind a wall of smoke and flame.
My Thoughts
Oh crap. Those were the words when I finished Pandemonium. Because boy was that finish a right humdinger. There's no doubt that I devoured this book. At first, I was quite reluctant to pick it up being afraid with how everything would continue after Deliriums frustrating end. I was very wrong to do that. Pandemonium is unmistakeably amazing with such excitement and anguish that you'd be incredibly impatient to finish it off.
When I started Pandemonium, I was quite confused yet very intrigued with how Oliver fashioned the chapters. The chapters form a sequence of 'Now' and 'Then'. It was difficult to get at a a grip of at first, well for me anyway. I loved the new style though, especially as we see the difference in Lena's character.
From Delirium, Lena has always been strong but now in Pandemonium we see a new side to her. It's no surprise with what she had just been through. I was quite frustrated with her at the beginning though as the story progressed we get to see exactly how she's feeling and dealing with her stuff.
Delirium was more focused on the 'love' element of things, here in Pandemonium it's more about survival, hope and Alex. ALEX! Where art tho Romeo? I am dying and simply itching to go into detail about Alex, what with the ending to Delirium and all but I just can't. That is one major spoiler. I can't ruin it for you all. You'll thank me later. (you so will not!)
Don't you guys worry however. There is plenty of heat in Pandemonium. The romance is not as good as Delirium for me, and you'll instantly know the reason why when you read Pandemonium. I'm not going to lie however. Those scenes still had me ultimately engaged ;D What? It's Lauren Oliver we're talking about. This lady's romantic writing is top notch!
Well, all of Pandemonium is engaging. I so loved it. Did I love the ending you ask? Erm. All I can say regarding that is Lauren Oliver has done it again. She left me aghast and torn between my feelings of should I have read Pandemonium now?
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
by Lauren Oliver
Pages: 393
Release Date: February 3rd 2011
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Buy it: Amazon
Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.
But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love...
My Thoughts
Another fab dystopian book! I am so loving dystopians now. And WOW, Delirium sure was something. I loved reading each and every word. I got consumed within Lena's world, waiting and wondering what will happen next.
Lena, a young seventeen year old girl has simply ninety-five days until she gets diagnosed from the disease of amor deliria nervosa. In other words, until she gets cured from 'love' which is perceived to be a disease. And Lena, cannot wait until she does.
Lena is one great character. She is so amazing and wonderful. Okay, there were times where I just wanted to wake her up to reality so she would realise how ridiculous she sounds sometimes, But I guess that's what Oliver wants us readers to feel- A sense of urgency, thrill and irritation.
Just a few months before her operation Lena meets the down-to-earth, and oh-so-charming, Alex! And so, it's so understandable as to why Lena fell in love with a guy like him. He's funny, alluring, understanding and everything every girl would wish for!
Delirium is an awesome roller coaster of events and emotions making you want it to never end. With that killer of an ending it is truly an unforgettable read! Pandemonium, the next book in the trilogy, is one I'm greatly anticipating!
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