Title: Split Second
Author: Kasie West
Pub Date: February 11th, 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Page Count: 360
Author: Kasie West
Pub Date: February 11th, 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Page Count: 360
Life can change in a split second.
Addie hardly recognizes her life since her parents divorced. Her boyfriend used her. Her best friend betrayed her. She can’t believe this is the future she chose. On top of that, her ability is acting up. She’s always been able to Search the future when presented with a choice. Now she can manipulate and slow down time, too . . . but not without a price.
When Addie’s dad invites her to spend her winter break with him, she jumps at the chance to escape into the Norm world of Dallas, Texas. There she meets the handsome and achingly familiar Trevor. He’s a virtual stranger to her, so why does her heart do a funny flip every time she sees him? But after witnessing secrets that were supposed to stay hidden, Trevor quickly seems more suspicious of Addie than interested in her. And she has an inexplicable desire to change that.
Meanwhile, her best friend, Laila, has a secret of her own: she can restore Addie’s memories . . . once she learns how. But there are powerful people who don’t want to see this happen. Desperate, Laila tries to manipulate Connor, a brooding bad boy from school—but he seems to be the only boy in the Compound immune to her charms. And the only one who can help her.
As Addie and Laila frantically attempt to retrieve the lost memories, Addie must piece together a world she thought she knew before she loses the love she nearly forgot . . . and a future that could change everything.
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My Thoughts
[Split Second is] A phenomenal tale about love and how long it can really last. - Nova @ Out of Time
My initial thoughts before reading were purely positive. I know what Kasie West can do and really, it's unbelievable! I admit, I aimed really high for this book. the good this is that this book met and surpassed my highest expectations.
I can't even decide what to say about this book. It seems perfect to me; with absolutely nothing wrong. I even had a thought that having the dual POV would be hard to follow, but somehow, it made it even easier to read than if it were just in Addie's POV.
In the first book, it was even harder to read. It was like telling two different stories at once with each plotline and I wasn't confused at all. So I shouldn't even have been surprised that this writing style was such a hit for me!
The main this that stands out are the number of sub-plots. The main plot is trying to get Addie's memories back. There are so many little problems that involve Laila, Trever and Duke. It's a lot more realistic because life isn't about one problem that's on the table for the entire story. At the same time, the number of sub-plots could've been messily done, but West put care in each individual problem so it felt like the main plot all on its own!
I also loved all the characters. I didn't have a single hate for anything. They were all likeable in their own ways, even if they weren't supposed to be likeable. The development in the characters were a bit slow. I had to pace myself because some characters didn't change, and I'm okay with that.
My favorite character in this book has to be Connor. I feel like he was so well-built. I never knew if he was good or evil. He had so many layers and actually responded like a human, instead of just fiction. (Why does he have to be fiction???? *cries*) He was such a complex character that I just couldn't help being drawn to him... and I guess not just me (cue *wink*) I do heavily approve of what happened to him in the end. It broke my feels. I ship that so hard.
My only little "thing" about the book has to do with the plot. Where things picked up took a little while because Addie was only just settling into her new location; and I get that. It took a little while to actually get into the story. I also didn't really like how the plot was really mellowed out. In the synopsis, it sounds a bit more urgent to me; the problem. But it really wasn't in the book. In the book, the problem was solved about halfway and the rest of it was more contemporary than anything. It was a but fluffy for me, but I get that this isn't supposed to be a hardcore thriller.
As a last note, I'm glad Addie toned down her use of her ability. In the first book, Addie's ability was practically the whole story. In Split Second, it's much more interesting to get a taste of all the other abilities: namely Laila's. It's good to make it a little different so readers aren't bored with the repeat.
I can honestly say that this book needs to be read. If you haven't read Pivot Point, go out and buy yourself a copy, you won't regret it! I had a lot of fun reading a book that mad it's mix of thrill and contemporary where the two genres could co-exist; one not outshining the other.
I can't even decide what to say about this book. It seems perfect to me; with absolutely nothing wrong. I even had a thought that having the dual POV would be hard to follow, but somehow, it made it even easier to read than if it were just in Addie's POV.
In the first book, it was even harder to read. It was like telling two different stories at once with each plotline and I wasn't confused at all. So I shouldn't even have been surprised that this writing style was such a hit for me!
The main this that stands out are the number of sub-plots. The main plot is trying to get Addie's memories back. There are so many little problems that involve Laila, Trever and Duke. It's a lot more realistic because life isn't about one problem that's on the table for the entire story. At the same time, the number of sub-plots could've been messily done, but West put care in each individual problem so it felt like the main plot all on its own!
I also loved all the characters. I didn't have a single hate for anything. They were all likeable in their own ways, even if they weren't supposed to be likeable. The development in the characters were a bit slow. I had to pace myself because some characters didn't change, and I'm okay with that.
My favorite character in this book has to be Connor. I feel like he was so well-built. I never knew if he was good or evil. He had so many layers and actually responded like a human, instead of just fiction. (Why does he have to be fiction???? *cries*) He was such a complex character that I just couldn't help being drawn to him... and I guess not just me (cue *wink*) I do heavily approve of what happened to him in the end. It broke my feels. I ship that so hard.
My only little "thing" about the book has to do with the plot. Where things picked up took a little while because Addie was only just settling into her new location; and I get that. It took a little while to actually get into the story. I also didn't really like how the plot was really mellowed out. In the synopsis, it sounds a bit more urgent to me; the problem. But it really wasn't in the book. In the book, the problem was solved about halfway and the rest of it was more contemporary than anything. It was a but fluffy for me, but I get that this isn't supposed to be a hardcore thriller.
As a last note, I'm glad Addie toned down her use of her ability. In the first book, Addie's ability was practically the whole story. In Split Second, it's much more interesting to get a taste of all the other abilities: namely Laila's. It's good to make it a little different so readers aren't bored with the repeat.
I can honestly say that this book needs to be read. If you haven't read Pivot Point, go out and buy yourself a copy, you won't regret it! I had a lot of fun reading a book that mad it's mix of thrill and contemporary where the two genres could co-exist; one not outshining the other.
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Totally agree. The characters and the romance was so fantastic, and Kasie is such a fantastic writer. I also loved Connor and my favorite part was probably the very end because everything wrapped up so well. Nice review!
ReplyDeleteI'M SO HAPPY YOU LIKED IT ^_^ I have a copy but haven't gotten to it yet--oops?
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