As the second and final entry for this week's Mark This Book Monday, I have an ARC review, one for a book that has been left without a publishing date, that should have been released on the 1st of this month, but that when Strange Chemistry closed, was left on no man's land.
As a review copy it counts towards my 2014 Review Pile Reading Challenge and since it's a dystopian it counts for the Dystopian Reading Challenge 2014 (that was feeling a bit abandoned this past pair of months!).
Some Fine Day by Kat Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I requested this one, I knew I'd probably liked it cause it was a Strange Chemistry book and those are usually gems. Now that the Strange Chemistry press is closed, this lil gem of a book is in need of publisher and I count myself lucky cause I got to read it.
Some Fine Day is a dystopian which is what made me request it, and not only that it also have a good dose of science fiction, and not any science fiction but the classical, Jules Verne kind of science fiction, and that to me, an absolute fangirl of everything Jules Verne... was a treat!
The world where Jansin lives is postapocalyptic since after massive climate changes society collapsed and the best and greatest of humanity moved underground to survive. Massive storms and hurricanes (called hypercanes) travel the surface of the earth destroying everything in their way. Civilization has continued in a different way underground, with city states, rigid society rules and big on the military. She gets a chance to go on vacation to the surface before graduating from the military academy and that's when everything changes.
I've read many dystopians, and I can get a feeling where things might go now and then, but this book managed to blindside me not just once, but twice. I was expecting the plot to move one way and it ended up going somewhere different! Which made me happy, cause it was a great direction both times and not only showed us different points of view, progressed the world building and allowed Jansin to grow and progress as a character, but I also like when things are not predictable!
There's a pair of twists, a Star Wars reference that made me laugh out loud and that has won this book a half star extra, a LOT of action, world building without info dumping for the most part and a little bit of romance that was a big motivator and that despite the fast pace of the book didn't feel like too rushed or insta-love-y.
The ending is a cliffhanger and now it feels even more horrible cause I need this book to be published and the sequel to be written and published, cause I want to know what happens next!
Well deserved 3.5 stars to this one and with the well earned SW extra .5 rounds up to 4 stars!
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As a review copy it counts towards my 2014 Review Pile Reading Challenge and since it's a dystopian it counts for the Dystopian Reading Challenge 2014 (that was feeling a bit abandoned this past pair of months!).
Some Fine Day by Kat RossMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I requested this one, I knew I'd probably liked it cause it was a Strange Chemistry book and those are usually gems. Now that the Strange Chemistry press is closed, this lil gem of a book is in need of publisher and I count myself lucky cause I got to read it.
Some Fine Day is a dystopian which is what made me request it, and not only that it also have a good dose of science fiction, and not any science fiction but the classical, Jules Verne kind of science fiction, and that to me, an absolute fangirl of everything Jules Verne... was a treat!
The world where Jansin lives is postapocalyptic since after massive climate changes society collapsed and the best and greatest of humanity moved underground to survive. Massive storms and hurricanes (called hypercanes) travel the surface of the earth destroying everything in their way. Civilization has continued in a different way underground, with city states, rigid society rules and big on the military. She gets a chance to go on vacation to the surface before graduating from the military academy and that's when everything changes.
I've read many dystopians, and I can get a feeling where things might go now and then, but this book managed to blindside me not just once, but twice. I was expecting the plot to move one way and it ended up going somewhere different! Which made me happy, cause it was a great direction both times and not only showed us different points of view, progressed the world building and allowed Jansin to grow and progress as a character, but I also like when things are not predictable!
There's a pair of twists, a Star Wars reference that made me laugh out loud and that has won this book a half star extra, a LOT of action, world building without info dumping for the most part and a little bit of romance that was a big motivator and that despite the fast pace of the book didn't feel like too rushed or insta-love-y.
The ending is a cliffhanger and now it feels even more horrible cause I need this book to be published and the sequel to be written and published, cause I want to know what happens next!
Well deserved 3.5 stars to this one and with the well earned SW extra .5 rounds up to 4 stars!
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That's too bad about Strange Chemistry press, but at least you were able to sneak in under the wire and get a copy of this book! I love me some good geeky references, so thanks for the heads up about the Star Wars fun. Lovely review! Hopefully the sequel will make it to shelves.
ReplyDeleteI adore the geeky references too, Carmel! And even more the SW ones!
DeleteI do hope this one will get published and get a sequel, cause it was very much worth it!
I have this one but haven't read it yet. OMG, I'm such a slacker, please don't judge me :(( But in any case, I love the fact that you loved it, Pili! It only goes to show that when I get my hands on it, I will only have nothing but praised for it, too. Plus, it's environmental dystopia, right...? I think I read in a review before that it was!
ReplyDeleteFaye at The Social Potato
I had it scheduled for reading earlier but then the Ruin & Rising hangover happened... and I just finished it last night, so I cannot point fingers at anyone! ;)
DeleteAnd yup, it is environmental dystopia, with climate change creating the reasons for the new world to happen.
I cannot wait to hear what you think, Faye!
I love when a dystopian novel still manages to surprise you! I read one today that I actually loved, but I didn't expect too much from it either! I love that this one managed to throw you for a loop, too. Lovely review, Pili!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa! It is a great feeling when the story doesn't go the way you'd expect it too! Cannot wait to read your review for the dystopian you loved!
DeleteI heard about strange chemistry! I was quite a fan of theirs and I loved all of their fantasy books!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this one around before, I am glad you liked it though. I like the sound of a dystopia keeping you on your toes! I think sometimes with reading so much dystopia at the moment, I can guess things and call endings. I am glad you couldn't with this one! :)
Great review lovely! Sorry for not stopping by for a while! Had to take a mini break! :)
Alex @ The Shelf Diaries
The Strange Chemistry was extremely sad and unsetting for the authors and the people working in the imprint...
DeleteI hope you're mini-break was exactly what you needed and you're feeling all refreshed and motivated!
I don't love the cliffhanger ending to this one Pili, but I do love that the story managed to surprise you twice! I love when I think I know how everything is going to unfold only to be proven so very, very wrong:) This one is new to me too, so thanks for putting it on my radar with your fabulous review!
ReplyDeleteI do hope it will be either picked up by another imprint or self published because Strange Chemistry closed before this one could be published! So the cliffhanger is even more painful!!
DeleteThank you, Jenny!
I was so completely out of touch with everything while I was dealing with my dissertation that I didn't even know about the Strange Chemistry fiasco. And it's my absolute favorite, most reliable imprint! Wow, that sucks! I have a copy of this and I think I'll really enjoy all the action.
ReplyDeleteGreat review.
I hope the dissertation went well, Maja!
DeleteI was very saddened when the news of the Strange Chemistry disappearance came up, it was an imprint that always managed to surprise me in the best ways! =(
I hope you'll enjoy this one!
Great review sweetie. <3 I'm glad you enjoyed this book. I have not heard about it before; and I'm not really that curious, either, lol (A) And.. I have never watched Star Wars, lol. But one day. Thank you for sharing :D
ReplyDeleteI am HUUUUGE Star Wars fan Carina, so finding references in books is always suck a kick for me!
DeleteI hope you'll get to watch the movies at some point sweetie! =D
You had me at Star Wars reference, Pili! I don't read dystopians very often anymore (kind of burned out on them), but I will definitely put this on my wishlist. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI seem to be taking a dystopian break myself, cause I'm now more in the mood for reading fantasy, but this one worked great for me!
Delete*fist bump* YAY Star Wars geeks! Thanks Jessica!
This is one that the cover grabbed me, and your review just cements my want to read this book. I didn't hear that Strange Chemistry closed. That is sad, because I like many of their books.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Strange Chemistry closing was very sad! They always had such fresh and unique books!
DeleteI'm hoping this one will get published soon!
Ahh! This book sounds so good! I'll have to pick it up when it releases! Dystopias are my favourite, and I'm always looking for one with an unique concept. Anything to do with hurricanes and storms also captivate me. (I've always wanted to be a meteorologist, although I have a strong fear of thunderstorms.) The world development sounds really good here!
ReplyDeleteYou've got me intrigued, Pili! Awesome review!
Yay for getting you interested and intrigued! This was a very interesting dystopia!
DeleteThanks Michelle!
I hadn't heard of this one before! It's interesting that I've never read a Strange Chemistry book. I'm a bit sick of dystopia novels, but I'm really glad you liked this one, Pili! Fabulous review!
ReplyDeleteAlyssa @ The Eater of Books!
You'll have to remedy the Strange Chemistry thing, Alyssa! There are some real gems published by that imprint!!
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