Title: PERCEPTION
Author: Lee Strauss (Also known as Elle Strauss)
Series: Perception Series (#1)
Release Date: September 2012
Age Group: Young Adult
Genre: Sci-fi/Dystopian/Romance
Event Organized By: AToMR Tours
Tour URL/link: http://wp.me/p20ttU-17c
My Rating: 4/5 Stars
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Eternal Life is To Die For. Seventeen year old Zoe Vanderveen is a GAP—a genetically altered person. She lives in the security of a walled city on prime water-front property along-side other equally beautiful people with extended life spans.
Her brother Liam is missing.
Noah Brody is a natural who lives on the outside. He leads protests against the GAPs and detests the widening chasm they’ve created between those who have and those who don’t. He doesn’t like girls like Zoe and he has good reason not to like her specifically.
Zoe’s carefree life takes a traumatic turn. She’s in trouble and it turns out that Noah, the last guy on earth she should trust, is the only one who can help her.
My Review
For this review, I decided to try something a little
different. Let me know if you guys enjoy it!
If I had to describe PERCEPTION the easiest way to would be:
Imagine the cartoon The Jetsons mixed the movie Clueless with an added dose of
science-fiction and action. It may sound like an odd mix, but it is awesome!
Don’t believe me? Read the story yourself and tell me if I’m wrong. Yep, I’m
challenging you. Yes You!
I will admit that at first, I seriously couldn’t get
into reading PERCEPTION. I honestly feared that I would not be able read beyond
page 40. The story just wasn’t catching my interest. I kept pushing forward and
was blown away by how the story developed! Once my interest grew in the story I
couldn’t put it down! The beginning may have been a bit shaky but the rest of
the story was so well written that I finished it all in one sitting. The
underlying mystery interlaced with a budding romance and surprising outcome had
me on the edge of my seat! I really enjoyed how the book was divided up into
two sections: Zoe’s perspective and Noah’s perspective. So many different elements are present in this
novel but they work together to bring this wonderfully addictive story to life.
World-Building:
Since PERCEPTION is considering a dystopian novel, I feel
the world the story takes place in is very important. The world bestowed upon
me was unlike any I’ve experienced, so strangely convincing. It was remarkable.
I was able to picture the world in great detail and I dare to say, I can
imagine the world being the exact same way in the distant future. The science
and technology portrayed in this novel could very well be completely real one
day.
Romance:
I’m a sucker for a good old Romeo and Juliet like love story...
and the romance in this novel is just that. Don’t worry though it isn’t instant
love but it is forbidden and dangerous. I wish I could say more, but then I
would ruin it. =-X
Overall Opinion:
Will I be reading the next book in this series? Heck yes!
Would I recommend PERCEPTION to you? Yes! What are you waiting for? Go get your
copy ASAP!
MORE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES
Title: VOLITION
Series: Perception Series (#2)
Release Date: April 16th, 2013
What doesn't kill you...Zoe Vanderveen is on the run with her captor turned rescuer, Noah Brody.
They're in love.
Or at least that’s what he tells her. Her memories have returned but her feelings are dreamlike—thin and fleeting. Her heart can’t be trusted. Just look at what happened with Taylor Blake.
Senator Vanderveen’s new team of cyborg agents are in hot pursuit, and a reward for their capture is broadcast nationwide. Record breaking cold and snow hinder their escape. Someone dies helping them.And their fight for survival has only begun.
A GIVEAWAY
Tour Giveaway:
(10) eBook copies of PERCEPTION
(10) eBook copies of PERCEPTION
Direct Giveaway Link:
I would like to share this awesome 2nd giveaway!
To celebrate Lee Strauss
is giving away a $200.00 Amazon, Nook or iTunes gift card!
is giving away a $200.00 Amazon, Nook or iTunes gift card!
Direct Giveaway Link:
*note these giveaways are sponsored by the author & ATOMR Tours*
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
To find out more about Lee and her books check out her facebook page. To find out about new releases sign up for her newsletter at www.ellestraussbooks.com
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Thanks so much for featuring Perception and Volition and for your review! :0
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