***Review*** Across The Universe by Beth Revis

Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Released: January 11th 2011

Publisher: Razorbill

Series:  Yes #1 in the Across The Universe Series

Format: Kindle

Source:  Bought

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Author Site: Beth Revis

Goodreads Synopsis:

Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed and expects to awaken on a new planet, three hundred years in the future. Never could she have known that her frozen slumber would come to an end fifty years too soon and that she would be thrust into the brave new world of a spaceship that lives by its own rules.

Amy quickly realizes that her awakening was no mere computer malfunction. Someone - one of the few thousand inhabitants of the spaceship - tried to kill her. And if Amy doesn't do something soon, her parents will be next.

Now, Amy must race to unlock Godspeed's hidden secrets. But out of her list of murder suspects, there's only one who matters: Elder, the future leader of the ship and the love she could never have seen coming.

 

My Review:

“I never thought about how important the sky was until I didn't have one. ~ Amy”

Amy is seventeen years old, up to this point she has lead a normal teenage life. This is all to change........ Amy’s parents are part of group of people that are to set up a new civilisation on a newly discovered planet that is 300 light years away. To reach this planet they have to be cryogenically frozen and placed as frozen cargo in a spaceships helm. Amy is given a choice to come with her parents or stay with other family on Earth. She chooses to follow her parents and is placed as non-essential frozen cargo. Fifty years before she is to come out of her frozen sleep, she is unplugged....... why, who and more importantly what the heck is going on?? Amy must adjust to life on board Godspeed and find out the truth.

I have to say that this book was amazing! The beginning really sucked me in. All the way through it was a fast paced and exciting read. I’ve seen so many positive reviews for this book that I just had to get a copy for myself and see what all the fuss was about. Well I’m pleased I did, as it was awesome.

This book is a YA, Sci-Fi and romance story all rolled into one. I’m not into heavy Sci-Fi books but this was great for me. I found it a real good easy read and was not baffled with techie scientific stuff. This book is suitable for teens upwards as there are no graphic scenes or bad language.

There are a few twists and turns in the story and at times you start wondering who to trust. It seems lies fuel the ship and keep it orderly. It certainly makes you feel paranoid. I like the twists and turns they certainly keep you on your toes and stops the story from feeling flat.

I really liked the dual narrative of Amy and Elder, it managed to capture two different sides. One of someone who had spent their lifetime on Godspeed (the spaceship) and one who was new to Godspeed. Seeing the ship through both of their eyes was very clever and helped enrich each character.

My favourite character was Elder, I fell in love with him from the start. He really is sweet and it was interesting to see how his character developed throughout the story. There are so many layers to him.

I really thoroughly enjoyed this book. I think this has to be one of the best books I have read this year and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. So if you haven’t already got a copy of this book then get one!!

Story Rating: 5/5 -  This was such an amazing story, I could read this again anytime.

Cover Rating:  5/5 -  The colours, the picture, amazing!

About The Author:

Beth Revis is the author of the NY Times Bestselling Across the Universe series, published by Razorbill/Penguin in the US and available in 17 countries. The first book in the trilogy, Across the Universe, is a “cunningly executed thriller” according to Booklist, and the second book, A Million Suns, was hailed by the LA Times as “a fast-paced, action-packed follow-up.” The final book of the trilogy, Shades of Earth, will be released in early 2013.
A former teacher, Beth lives in rural North Carolina with her husband and dog. Her goals include travelling around the world in 80 days, exploring the moon, and finding Narnia.
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Beth is represented by Merrilee Heifetz at Writers House.