Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky #1) by Veronica Rossi

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: Paperback
Pages: 375
Published: 7th Feb 2012 (UK)
Publisher: Atom
Source: Publisher for Review
Genre: YA Dystopian
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Description:

Aria has lived her whole life in the protected dome of Reverie. Her entire world confined to its spaces, she's never thought to dream of what lies beyond its doors. So when her mother goes missing, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland long enough to find her are slim. Then Aria meets an outsider named Perry. He's searching for someone too. He's also wild - a savage - but might be her best hope at staying alive. If they can survive, they are each other's best hope for finding answers

Review
I had very high hopes for Under the Never Sky and sadly I was very disappointed. It started out great with an amazing action packed first couple of chapters but then I have no idea what happen it just slowed right down and left me really bored until about page 200 and the story picks up again.

Under the Never Sky is told from two POV, Aria and Perry and I think this is a big part of the disappointment for me. The two characters just didn't click so the POV change didn't flow well. Aria, Im not going to lie I didn't like her one bit. To me she comes across as selfish and whiny and I just wanted to slap her! And her relationship with Perry I just didn't get at all. Perry is actually very likable and I really enjoyed reading his chapters. He has a very interesting background that I would have liked to have learn more about. The relationship between him and Aria just felt forced. Would have been alot better if it was left out.

The world which this is set confused me alot. There wasn't enough world building for me to follow the story and how it was created. Even by the end of the book nothing was really explained and that really annoys me. There is so much going on the book that half of the time I didn't know what was going on and why certain aspects were even in because the seemed pointless to me like the Blood Lord thing with Perry I thought that was so boring and useless to storyline. What would have been fantastic was learning about how the Outsiders came about but that was another thing that was skimmed over.

However, as I said above I did start to like it around page 200. The story picks up and is quite fast paced that I did find myself wanted to know what will happen next and I really enjoyed it when Aria was learning to fight that was pretty interesting. I will no doubt read book 2 because the ending was good and finishes on a cliffhanger.

There is no doubt that Veroncia Rossi has quite an imagination and for a debut the book isn't that bad. There is a few aspect that I liked, like Perry and the end but it wasn't enough safe this book for me. However this is just my opinion I know alot of readers who adored this book so please give it ago and see for yourself. I hope you all enjoy it better than I did it.

Rate: 2/5
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8 comments :

  1. I'm so sad you didn't enjoy this but then not all books are for everyone. Good honest review though =)

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    1. Makes me Sad aswell. Felt terrible but can't force myself to like a book.

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  2. i love you review. completly honest and for that reason alone this book is now at the bottom of my to buy list.

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    1. As i mentioned in the review. Most people love this book. :) I'm just weird. Lol.

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  3. I got my copy today! It actually isnt a bad cover in person! Sorry you didnt like it but Im actually looking forward to reading it! Great review :)

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    1. I really should update the review with a comment on the cover. In person I actually like the uk cover. And the guy who is Perry looks like Taylor Lautner but blonde. Lol.

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  4. I have to say I love a good honest review, and you did not bash the book. I will be hoping I enjoy it more than you did when I get around to reading it. I will probably check it out from the library rather than buy it though.

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  5. I like your review, I've seen a lot of reviews from people who are on the fence about this book lol I'm not really sure what to expect, but I'll probably end up reading it anyway

    ~Jess @ http://addictedtonovels.blogspot.com/

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