Author: Maria V. Snyder
Series: #2 of 2 Insiders Series
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Released: March 1, 2011
Website: http://mariavsnyder.com/
Book Summary:
Me? A Leader? Okay, I did prove that there's more to Inside than we knew. That a whole world exists beyond this cube we live in. And finding that led to a major rebellion - between worker scrubs like me and the snobby uppers who rule our world. Make that ruled. Because of me, we're free. I thought that meant I was off the hook, and could go off on my own again - while still touching base with Riley, of course. He's the one upper I think I can trust. But then we learned that there's outside and then there is Outside. And something from Outside wants In.I wouldn't go so far as to say I was disappointed with this sequel because I did like it. I just didn't love it like I hoped I would. Being such a fan of Maria's Study Series I had high expectations for this book and this sequel didn't quite live up to those high expectations.
Outside In was full of action and adventure and plot twists. There was a lot going on in this story but I finished the book not really understanding exactly how everything had played out. It seemed like there could have been a little less going on and little more detail and back story filled in. The first book Inside Out was a clean read while Outside In had content I wish wasn't included.
I did like watching Trella grow and change especially in her relationship with her mother and Riley. She makes some stupid decisions at times but learns from her mistakes. I did like this book and don't regret reading it.
I'm going to start on Maria's Glass & Healer series soon to see if they better capture the magic I felt while reading the Study Series.
Rating: 3.5 Stars - Good Book
Content: Some language and sexual content, no sex scene but clothes were off
Source: Download from Audible.com
Also by Maria V. Snyder:
Inside Out - Book #1 in the Insiders Series
Study Series (One of my favorites - although this is adult not YA)
Glass Series
Touch of Power
Too bad you didn't love it. I'm a huge fan of Maria and think I might like her other series better too. I just won her new book. Can't wait to read it because it's more like her books with the magical aspects I love.
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading Inside Out. I was hoping that Outside In was going to be an exciting read. With your rating of 3 1/2 it's still worth reading so I will keep it on my tbr list. Thanks for the review!
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