Predictions for Sequel to Renegades

SPOILER ALERT:
DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU'RE AVOIDING SPOILERS FOR THE BOOK.

After reading Renegades by Marissa Meyer, I have made a few predictions for its sequel on the basis of my reading and understanding of the book:

• Ace Anarchy dies, for real this time. ( I kind of expected Ace to be alive but I did not expect Nova to know about it!)
• Phobia killed Lady Indomitable (Adrian's mother). This has been strongly hinted at but not confirmed in the story. I think it will turn out to be true though.
• Adrian and Nova end up together. This is on the basis of my reading of Renegades, The Lunar Chronicles and almost every young adult novel I've read.

We'll see whether they turn out to be true or not when the sequel comes. While we wait, you can read my review of Renegades by Marissa Meyer here.
Cheers,

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Review - Renegades

Published by Pan Macmilan UK
Genre- Young Adult, Dystopian, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Secret Identities. Extraordinary Powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice.The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies—humans with extraordinary abilities—who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew.
Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice—and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both.

Review

When I first read the synopsis of Renegades it seemed like a cross between Avengers and X-Men which are both series I love. And it was, in a sense. The book is written in third person. Having read and loved the Lunar Chronicles (also by Marissa Meyer), I was looking forward to Renegades. Here are my thoughts on the book:

What I Liked:

• The characters which although felt like there were too many of at times, all had varying personalities: Mysterious Nova, The Guy Next Door Adrian, Funny guy Oscar and... you get the gist. And they all had amazingly inventive super powers! Adrien can draw things to life and Nova can put people to sleep with a single touch. HOW COOL IS THAT.
• The romance portion of the book especially towards the end. The romance didn’t overshadow other themes but still was an integral part of the story. And it was harsh when Nova all but rejects Adrian. Adrian was a sweetheart while Nova was well, Nova. Distrusting, vengeful Nova.
• The mystery of Lady Indomitable’s murder. How did a superhero with the ability to fly fall to her death? I found it to be quite intriguing and definitely want to know what will happen next in it’s investigation.

What I Didn't Like:

• I found the word villain to be a tad bit overused, with every criminal gang being referred to as a "Villain Gang".
• Also, there were way too many Alias names which not only made stuff confusing but also made it feel like there were way too many characters. Although, the character list for the principal characters in the beginning was great for reference.
• The premise was a little hard to grasp and I had to read the back cover a bunch of times while reading because of the confusing elements.

After reading the book, I have come to realize that I prefer my Superheroes on the big screen rather than in the pages of the book.
All in all, if you’re going into the book expecting it to be the next Lunar Chronicles then you might find it lacking. But if you’re into superheroes and super villains, I’d say to go for Renegades!

On the basis of my reading and understanding of the book, I have made a few predictions for the sequel. You can find them here. DO NOT read them if you're avoiding all things spoilers.

3 Stars

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Review- Geekerella

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Published by Quirk Books
Genre- Young Adult, Retelling
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Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic science-fiction series she grew up watching with her late father. So when she sees a cosplay contest for a new Starfield movie, she has to enter. The prize? An invitation to the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball and a meet-and-greet with the actor slated to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the reboot. With savings from her gig at the Magic Pumpkin food truck and her dad's old costume, Elle's determined to win - unless her stepsisters get there first.Teen actor Darien Freeman used to live for cons - before he was famous. Now they're nothing but autographs and awkward meet-and-greets. Playing Carmindor is all he has ever wanted, but Starfield fandom has written him off as just another dumb heartthrob. As ExcelsiCon draws near, Darien feels more and more like a fake - until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise. But when she disappears at midnight, will he ever be able to find her again?
Part-romance, part-love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom.

Review

Geekerella had been on my tbr for so long and I finally picked it up recently. It’s written in first person with the point of view shifting between Elle and Darien in alternate chapters.

What I liked:

•  Sage, Elle’s friend was the absolute best with her Pumpkin vegan food truck. And I think she was the Fairy Godmother which I didn't realize until after I finished the book.
• I liked that Calliope, one of the twin sisters wasn't really evil and just a victim of peer and family pressure.
• The step mother wasn't just a two dimensional character who hated Elle without a reason but actually believed that she was helping her by suppressing her love for star field. That does not mean though, that she was Miss Goody Two Shoes. She still did pretty evil things.
• All the geekiness about Star Field was super cute and made me wish I could meet a fellow fanboy too!

- Ashley Poston, Geekerella

What I didn't like:

• The starting of the book was difficult to get through. Elle kept on going about how miserable her family and life is to her, which I guess was to allude to the original Cinderella but still annoyed me somewhat.
• Not a strong lead. Which again, I get is in accordance with the original one but still made me angry at Elle. She didn’t do anything about her situation at all.
• The step-mother didn't get what she deserved but then again she is not as evil as the original so that's okay I guess.
• The sort-of insta romance between Elle and Darien. How did they fall for each other over texts and that too when they didn’t even talk about any of the deep stuff?

It wasn't the best Cinderella retelling I've read but certainly a good one. So if you’re in the mood for some geek love and feels, pick up Geekerella!

2.5 Stars

How did you like this Cinderella retelling? Do share in the comments!
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