Solid (Solid, #1) by Shelley Workinger
Publisher: Self-Published
Format: Kindle eBook
Pages: 221
Source: Author
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★★★☆☆
Teens who discover they were secretly genetically altered before birth are
brought together at a classified site where they develop
"super-abilities", while at the same time forging new friendships,
finding love and unearthing a conspiracy.
I was so excited to finally get around to reading this. Unfortunately, Solid just didn’t live up to my expectations… Would I recommend it to others? Yes. I think it depends on what you’re looking for. I expected this to be an epic story, not the quick, light adventure that it was. It was a super fast read for me: slow at parts, but it was definitely entertaining.
I found this to be lacking in the plot department. I liked the characters, but felt I didn’t have enough time with them. Some parts of the story were a little unrealistic. For example: Government offices were left unlocked? What happened to security? I would think it would have to be a bit more in this sort of operation.
If you are looking for a fast, solid (no pun intended!), and entertaining read, then this is for you! I enjoyed it, but I wanted more depth. Will I still be reading the next in the series? Yes, most definitely. I’m just really hoping that Settling, book 2, will give me the depth and expansion I was looking for in Solid.
This one does sound interesting. I hope for you that they give more depth in the second book.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this book! Good review though! I might check it out sometime! :)
ReplyDeleteI reviewed this one too, and found that I felt the same way about the plot. However, I like quick plots as long as all the other aspects were good.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll like Settling, the sequel, more than you liked Solid. The pace of Settling is slower, so you have more time to meet the characters--espicially Clio.
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