Parallel by Lauren Miller
Review: The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
This series is really a lot of fun and the third installment of the Lorien Legacies is filled with action and character development. In The Rise of Nine the book is written from the perspectives of Four, Six and Seven giving you a really well rounded view of the Garde and their journey to meet up with one another. By the end of this book we’ve met everyone except for Number 5 and these guys are ready to kick some Mogadorian butt and get back to the planet Lorien. The plot doesn’t really move forward in this novel it’s more a rallying book with the story centering around the Garde centralising ready to take on the Mogadorian leader who has now landed on earth. Six, Seven and Ten are on a mission to find Number Eight while Number Four and Nine have just escaped from the Mogadorian base and are recovering trying to work out how to rescue Sam and meet up with Number Six.
Like the first two novels in this series the writing is really nothing spectacular, it’s very generic first person filled with a lot of action. This isn’t a book you read for the prose it’s definitely more a fast easy read that takes you on an exciting adventure. The character of Four is less frustrating in this novel, he’s still moping about Sarah and Sam but I think being around the gung ho Number Nine makes him less whingey and definitely makes his story more entertaining then it was in book 2.
Six is her usual kick ass rash self coming to everyones rescue, she’s definitely shaping into the leader of this group which is interesting because they keep making hints and references to Number Four being the reincarnation of Pittacus Lore who was head elder on planet Lorien.
Number Seven really grew in this story taking charge of her legacies and coming to terms with the world outside the convent she’s lived in her entire life until this point. She has some truly brave and selfless moments where she manages to save the lives of her fellow garde at different moments of this book really proving her strenth and core role in this group.
Number Eight is introduced and hes an interesting character, a bit egocentric for my liking but he did mellow as the book went on and I’ll be interested in seeing more of him in subsequent novels.
There is hints of romance throughout this book though nothing really definite comes about. The whole Sarah, Six and Four triangle is referenced a few times and there is some definite flirting between number Seven and Eight leading me to believe that this relationship is definitely on the cards. Sarah makes a reappearance later on in this book and you do get more information about her major betrayal at the end of book 2 so it’s good to see how this plot furthers the story and her relationship with Number Four.
I felt that the major showdown at the end of this novel was a little sudden. I really didn’t expect this to happen until the last book of the series and obviously while everything didn’t wrap up in book 3 I really did feel like it was a bit rushed. What happened to the Garde meeting up and training together before taking on the Mogadorians and their leader? The whole encounter just made me feel like this was a rash bunch of teenagers and really I’m surprised that no one died.
While there are some plot holes and the writing is a little basic, this is a fast fun read that I think anyone who likes a bit of Sci-Fi action can enjoy. I read the book in a few hours and even though it’s definitely not one of the best reads I’ve had this year, I will definitely be continuing on with the series.
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Australia for providing me with a copy of this novel for review. The Rise of Nine is released today, the 22nd August 2012 and can be purchased via the links below.
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| Author | Pittacus Lore |
|---|---|
| Book series | Lorien Legacies: Book #3 |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Young Adult |
| Publisher | Penguin Australia |
| Published | August 2012 |
| Source | Netgalley ARC |
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Christy Maurer says:
I really liked the first 2 books in the series and am looking forward to reading this one as well. Like you said, they are quick and easy reads full of adventure. Sometimes that’s just what you need
Philippa says:
Hope you like it!
Cohlina says:
Weeee. I’m going to read thiiiiiiis!
Philippa says:
Thank you – hope you get a chance to soon!
Elena says:
I would like to read this book. Sounds interesting!
Philippa says:
It is an easy fun read so if you have some spare time I would definitely recommend the series
Dovile says:
I’ve read some mixed review about this series, so I’m not sure if I would like them, but they sound just like something I might like. Maybe I’ll give them a try.
Philippa says:
They aren’t the best books I’ve ever read but they are fast, easy and enjoyable – worth taking to the beach or something in my opinion!
Christina K. says:
Everyone’s raving about this book!
Haven’t seen the movie yet either, but it sounds awesome:)
Philippa says:
I haven’t seen the movie but it was a fun series – not the best I’ve ever read but fast reads that you can definitely enjoy!
Ring says:
I read all books in the series. It has simple language but a nice story that keeps you hooked to the book. I think you all must give the series a try.