Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Reviewing Wednesday - Possession by Elana Johnson

First, I was a bad blogger yesterday and didn't blog so I have two links for you today for the Champion of Valor blog hop! Yesterday, I was over at Lila's blog and I hope you stop on by and check it out. Today, Ambur is hosting me and I'm talking about selkies. Don't forget to comment for a chance to win swag and my entire Kingdom of Arnhem trilogy!

And now for today's review.

POSSESSION by Elana Johnson

From Goodreads: Vi knows the Rule: Girls don't walk with boys, and they never even think about kissing them. But no one makes Vi want to break the Rules more than Zenn...and since the Thinkers have chosen him as Vi's future match, how much trouble can one kiss cause? The Thinkers may have brainwashed the rest of the population, but Vi is determined to think for herself.

But the Thinkers are unusually persuasive, and they're set on convincing Vi to become one of them...starting by brainwashing Zenn. Vi can't leave Zenn in the Thinkers' hands, but she's wary of joining the rebellion, especially since that means teaming up with Jag. Jag is egotistical, charismatic, and dangerous--everything Zenn's not. Vi can't quite trust Jag and can't quite resist him, but she also can't give up on Zenn.

This is a game of control or be controlled. And Vi has no choice but to play.


Review:


I was able to get my hands on an ARC of Possession and let me tell you, I was stoked to read it! This book features a well-drawn heroine that you can't help but root for. Vi is playful and defiant and wants to do things her way. I love how fierce and loyal she is. She made the book for me.


And Jag. Don't get me started on Jag! Wonderful and handsome and dreamy... I am definitely team Jag!


This book is full of layers. Not just with the worldbuilding but with Vi's background. This book is fulled with so many ups and downs, it's like a wild roller coaster ride that will leaving you breathless and begging for more. The ending especially, it just killed me.


Possession is a book that I must get. I had to pass on the ARC I read, but boy, did I not want to.


Thank you, Elana, for a wonderful read that I cannot stop thinking about. And to me, that is a sign of a wonderful book.

8 comments:

Theresa Milstein said...

The ending killed me too.

Unknown said...

Can't wait to read Possession!! Great review, Nicole :))

Carol Riggs said...

Ooo, you are so lucky! I've been wanting to read POSSESSION. No wonder you didn't want to pass it on!

Have a great rest o' the week. :)

Shannon O'Donnell said...

Oh, yeah . . . team Jag ALL THE WAY! :-)

Elana Johnson said...

Thank you. :) :) :)

ali cross said...

Yay! So glad you enjoyed the book! Thanks Nicole!

LTM said...

very awesome! I can't wait to get a copy either. Geaux, Elana~ :D

katsrus said...

Thanks for the review. I hadn't heard of this book. sounds very interesting.
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