Book Review: Taken

Taken is about Gray Weathersby, a 17-year old boy who lives in the town of Claysoot.  In this town when boys turn 18 they are Heisted.  This means they disappear forever and no one knows where they go.  The town is surrounded by a wall and any time someone climbs over their charred bodies end up back in town, so people are too afraid to explore.  When Gray's older brother, Blaine, is Heisted he starts revealing secrets and unraveling everything he's ever known with the help of Emma, and later Bree (setting up a love triangle).  Eventually Gray climbs the wall, and that's when his life is changed forever.                                            

 

 

 

This was a pretty good book.  It's no favorite by far, but I must say, it kept me interested.  In the beginning the pacing is a bit to fast and the book's timeline seems a little unrealistic.  After Gray climbs the wall it calms down a bit, which is nice. 

 

The world is unique (it's a dystopian) but there are some things that don't make sense and some complexities that need to be explained better.  This may come in the next book, so I'm not too worried.

 

Now... Gray.  He really made the book for me.  I love him (book crush!!!).  And his brother Blaine... well, if you read the book you'll see.  They look really similar, almost like twins, except for their eye color.  Basically, they're both equally hot.  Did that not just convince you to pick up this book?

 

This is one of those books where after a certain point everything is a spoiler and  I would hate to take that from you as a reader.  Had I known exactly what was going to happen it really wouldn't have been a great read.  This book needs the small surprises it offers up because, while it's worth the read, the writing isn't the greatest and the story seems to need the extra help.

 

The secondary characters were all strong and I wish I could talk about my favorite here.  Unfortunately, he's a bit of a spoiler.

 

The ending is OK.  It certainly sets you up for a sequel while wrapping up most of what happened in this one.  No cliffhangers, which is a nice relief.

 

I did get really into this book.  At one point I started thinking about what I really wanted to happen and doing a little fanfic.  That's only good things guys!  I recommend this one, and the author, Erin Bowman is so nice in real life (yes I got to meet her and she signed my book!).  Definitely a must read for this year.

 

 

Music: Maroon 5