Ok, I JUST finished this and I'm all tensed up, yet I feel giddy at the same time. This book is so good! Emotions are all over the place, yeah, there's a love triangle, which isn't a good selling point to some people. Well, I'm not one of those people, I find that if the characters are engaging, deep, REAL, then I get sucked in no matter what. I'm not going into details about the story, mainly because you won't find them in the official synopsis and I think I enjoyed the whole experience better not knowing anything. If you're wondering about whether or not you'll like this one, well, do a "compare books" with me, and if we're similar, then READ THIS ONE NOW. You won't be disappointed! Super fast-paced, action, romance, kick-butt MC, mystery, this book has everything. The only negative thing I noticed off and on was when the author would start a new paragraph but it was still the same person speaking (from the paragraph before) I don't mean a continuation of dialogue either. So there were many times when I was like, wait, who's saying this?? And yes, there were some typos. But since this story was so awesome, I will overlook those little things and not lower the rating!Looking forward to the next one!! Illyria has always lived in the woods. She is part of the rebellion, always has, and was born in it. But now the rebellion only exists out of teenagers, small children and elderly.The enemy: aliens who took over earth and killed almost all the humans in the way.On Illyria’s 18th birthday she takes off to the city, there have been these sounds and she wants to know what they are. In the city live is different and she’s recued twice by Bastien who has been living in the city. Bastien is very cocky and sarcastic but he’s sweet and loyal to. When push comes to shove you want him by your side because he will help you all the way. I liked Bastien a lot he’s even tried to become my new book friend.So far I liked the love building but there was this horrible love triangle and it made this great book from a solid 4 star to a 3 star read. You see Illyria and Bastien are good together, the fit and love each other and there’s chemistry between them. But there’s this prophecy and in this prophecy Illyria is supposed to be with Eamon.And my biggest problem is Eamon don’t you have some more self respect boy??? This girl is in love with some else and there you are the fifth wheel on the love wagon. I love Illyria’s independence but I can’t stand a weak character especially a man. Why would you want a girl that doesn’t want you, don’t you want to be some girls first choice? I guess not. This was like a bad version of the twilight love triangle.Illyria has some major powers that make her capable of beating the enemy. Secrets will be revealed.This book was action packed, fast paced. I was missing some world building. The writing was good.I look forward to reading book 2.
