I really liked the "Saving Mars" series by this same author. This book didn't quite catch me ... maybe because it was more "real", modern day (whereas the Mars setting was completely unique). The writing felt just a bit stilted and unnatural, although I can't put my finger on anything really. It was fine, the "insta-love" was a bit eye-rolling and there were just some really odd things that left me puzzled (panning for gold as a fundraiser for cats?) I didn't really care for the experiment excerpts ... they were disturbing, but I guess that was the point. A lot unanswered, but it is just book 1. I have book 2 waiting, but I'm not really feeling the urge to continue on ... beautiful cover though! I am utterly disappointed in this book. I was hoping for a good book, but instead was entirely bored throughout the story. From the beginning to the end, I speed read through all the pages, in hopes I will be done with this book for once and for all. I'm very sorry to say that this is the truth (and this will be a short review). Rippler has the right kind of story and conflict, but it isn't very appealing to me. Yeah, she ripple. Yeah, there's a boy. Yeah, there's a Nazi connection. But before the "Yeah" is a "Yawn." Of course, you don't see it, but it's implied and now said. Moving on, because I sound like a lunatic. (I am a lunatic). The characters are very dry. I have no idea that Sam was scarred by a horrible accident that took her mother and her best friend. Oh, maybe it may had been mention, but I didn't really care, because I hated nearly everything about the book. I have a lot of opinions, but I decide that I'm going to summarize them instead to spare us all. In short, you don't have to read my rants. 1. Need better descriptions. I was super absorbed in the beginning (and I wanted to abandon this thing you call book at around the 30 percent mark). I feel like everything wasn't going into details or anything. It's like blah, blah, blah, blah. Then blah, blah, blah, blah. Then again, it may be my fault because I was speed reading. 2. Need better characters. I'm not too concerned about Sam, but more so on Will. I don't see why he's charming. I don't see why he's being a... Never mind, let's not go there. Problem is, I don't like Will very much. I think the author didn't make him appealing enough, but that's the way it is.3. Need better flashbacks. I want more emotion from the current time. And the good? Well, the conflict, the story, the characters (not in personality, but rather in role), and the humor. Rating: Two out of Five
What do You think about Rippler (2013)?
This was good. Entertaining and kept me interested for sure but wasn't super fantastic. Cool idea.
—misty
Don't get what the fuss is about to be honest. Its readable but so boring.
—dopey
I rather enjoyed this book. It left me smiling :)
—Jack
