Lauren Miller (1)

I started reading Free to Fall all the way back in January, but I put it down because I just couldn't do it. I finally picked it back up sometime in the Spring and managed to read the rest of it. I honestly don't remember most of the plot by now, but it wasn't very memorable for me in the first place.

The Plot: The book starts out with the main character Rory, who lives in a world where all your decisions are made for you by an new app called Lux. The app basically rules your life and everyone in the society believes that without it, life can't exist. After getting accepted to this prestigious school, Rory suddenly finds herself questioning the world around her, more importantly the use of Lux and the voice inside of her head (aka her conscience). Rory is forced to discover the truth behind their technology after finding herself tangled in a secret society on campus that might prove to be deadly and save her best friend who went from being anti-Lux to obsessed like the rest of the people. The idea behind Free to Fall was really good and it had a strong premise, but it just didn't hook me. The beginning was really slow and it finally picked up about 60% of the way. The last part was actually really fast paced because obviously everything happened in that part.

The Characters: I honestly did not connect to any of the characters. I certainly didn't hate them or anything, I just didn't feel for them. Rory also had some really weird revelations at random times, which confused me but I just went with it. The relationship between North and Rory was also kind of rushed. They had a few conversations and all then all of a sudden they were together, and I was just like "Wait, what? When did this happen?" O.o

I was going through a slight reading slump at this time though, so I may reread it sometime and see if my opinions change. But overall, Free to Fall definitely had the potential to be a really good book, but it just wasn't for me.… (plus d'informations)

Pretty. But no substance.
The main issue? IT'S ALL TOO DARN EASY.
I will read it to the end, but it not worth more than 2 stars.

You know, one of the biggest indicators is the number of my status updates while reading. Way too many for a supposed "dystopian thriller".
AND it's taking me too long to finish.

I think the romance element is either obsolete or badly executed.
Not to mention the love interest is much too convenient.

Overall, I can't honestly recommend this book.… (plus d'informations)