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| Rating: 4.5/5 |
Amy with her parents were cryogenically frozen for Project Ark Ship. The plan was for them to wake up - along with a hundred other people - 300 years later in a new planet, Centauri-Earth.
50 years before landing, Amy is unplugged, nearly causing her a painful death. But why would anyone try to kill her? Soon, the unplugging increased in number. With the help of Elder - the future leader of the ship, Godspeed - and Harley, they try to discover the murderer, learning deep truths hidden behind numerous secrets and lies, in the process.
Author: Beth Revis
Series: Across the Universe
Published: 11th of January, 2011
Genre: Young Adult > Science Fiction
Format: 398 pages, physical copy (paperback)
Source: purchased
Across the Universe blew my mind and had me jumping in a mixture of excitement and anticipation. Beth Revis' debut is my second science fiction read and it definitely defined the branch of sci fi as invigorating and enticing.
Putting it down is as difficult as choosing between two amazing books because every scene is laced with mystery that keeps you hungry for more.
Both Elder and Amy were interesting characters that managed to grip my interest until the end. They differ a lot from each other, almost completely, and yet, they are relatable and believable. The chemistry between them amazes me. It wasn't forced and sped up. It was one of the most sane relationships I have ever read.
Mystery enveloped the book from the very beginning. It was slightly predictable, yes. However, you still can't help but doubt yourself about your guess. It was like bending over a well, reaching for something that you need to wait for to get a hold of. The revelations, the confusion, the drama, the feels...it's all very overpowering - in a good way.
"The stars make me believe there is a world out there beyond this ship." -Elder
Both Elder and Amy were interesting characters that managed to grip my interest until the end. They differ a lot from each other, almost completely, and yet, they are relatable and believable. The chemistry between them amazes me. It wasn't forced and sped up. It was one of the most sane relationships I have ever read.
Mystery enveloped the book from the very beginning. It was slightly predictable, yes. However, you still can't help but doubt yourself about your guess. It was like bending over a well, reaching for something that you need to wait for to get a hold of. The revelations, the confusion, the drama, the feels...it's all very overpowering - in a good way.
"...power is strength, and giving that strength to others. A leader isn't someone who forces others to make him stronger; a leader is someone willing to give his strength to others so that they may have the strength to stand on their own." -Elder
I have never encountered a book like Across the Universe. Revis' writing is very unique and original. The book itself is intensely refreshing from what I've been burying my nose into. I am really glad I got it for Christmas.
Across the Universe || Beth Revis || Goodreads
Across the Universe || Beth Revis || Goodreads
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