True Calling (True Calling, #1)
Siobhan Davis ™
Welcome to Novo: Your new home in Space For Ariana Skyee, Planet Novo was everything it promised to be until the authorities introduced "The Calling" as their response to repopulation. Now, all seventeen-year-olds are to participate in this Bachelor-style pageant to find their perfect match, marry, and have children. But that's not Ariana's only concern. Thanks to the government-sanctioned memory erase, Ariana has no recollection of Zane, the mystery boy who haunts her dreams. Things are further complicated when the pageant commences and her feelings for fellow Cadet Cal Remus intensify. Together, they start to realize not everything about their new home is not as it seems. Entangled in a dangerous web of deceit, Ariana sets out to identify the truth. Conflicted over warnings that Cal isn't trustworthy and alarmed at the government's increasing interest in her, she doesn't know where to turn. But her search for the truth comes at a high personal price. When her world implodes, discovering the past shapes her future with devastating consequences.
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0I was given this book for free for a read and review.
I really enjoyed the concept of this book and found it quite interesting that they used such high technology to erase memories of people that the families left on earth. I really connected with the main character and I love how love has a way of breaking down barriers even when the memories have been erased - Ari still remembered Zane.
One thing that bothered me about the book is that Ari hated Cal for the first what 5 chapters in the book and then in the next one she is practically jumping into bed with him. I just don't feel like you would change your feelings for someone overnight.
Other than that I really enjoyed it, by the second chapter I was completely hooked and couldn't put it down. I am very thankful that Siobhan sent me the second one in the trilogy so that I can continue with Ari and her adventure.
My heart broke for her at the ending!
The book was written beautifully and, even though, there are over 400 pages it went back extremely fast. Siobhan has a way of hooking you in so that you have to continue reading to know the ending, her character are very easy to connect with and fall in love with. By the end, I wasn't sure which guy I was rooting for.
I can't wait to continue!
Thank you again Sioban Davis!
0On the premise alone this doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy. The Bachelor in space? And we've all seen quite a few of these YAs rolled out that are supposed to be some kind of dystopian but just end up being a romance with the only "dystopian" elements being that they're forced to have their hair and make up done, wear pretty dresses and endure a love triangle. The horror!
However. I liked this book. Davis somehow made me forget the dodgy premise and just enjoy the characters and the world and even get quite involved with the teen romance drama. It properly sucked me in and the read went by so fast. I shocked even myself!
So, I guess what I'm saying is, if you're like me and attracted to the pretty YA covers but a little jaded by the fact they're normally pants, this one might just restore your faith that you actually can judge a book by its cover.
4 stars.
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