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The Girl in the Box #2
Untouched
This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B00904W1LS
Still haunted by her last encounter with Wolfe and searching for her mother, Sienna Nealon must put aside her personal struggles when a new threat emerges � Aleksandr Gavrikov, a metahuman so powerful, he could destroy entire cities � and he's focused on bringing the Directorate to its knees.
Still haunted by her last encounter with Wolfe and searching for her mother, Sienna Nealon must put aside her personal struggles when a new threat emerges � Aleksandr Gavrikov, a metahuman so powerful, he could destroy entire cities � and he's focused on bringing the Directorate to its knees.
235 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2012
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Robert J. Crane
171books1,146followersRobert J. Crane was born and raised on Florida's Space Coast before moving to the upper midwest in search of cooler climates and more palatable beer. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in English Creative Writing. He worked for a year as a substitute teacher and worked in the financial services field for seven years while writing in his spare time.
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February 25, 2015
This book was slightly better than the last, but not by much.
The one thing this series has going for it is action. I like action. It's probably the only reason why I have been able to finish the books.
I found it amusing how Sienna mentions that the movie she was watching with Zack was stupid and didn't have a plot. Ironic, really, considering how the plot to this book and the first was also non-existent.
There is a main goal here somewhere, but as of yet, I have no clue what it is. And normally I am all for obscurity, but when you really have no idea what the hell is going on, it's not exciting, it's boring.
Sienna's character remains unlikable. I do not have any inkling to support her or feel an ounce of pity for her. Which is good, since she has enough pity for herself.
She's spiteful and bullheaded. Unfortunately, everything is still far too easy for her.
Crane has a thing for rape. It's a little concerning. These books are too because I really don't know what age group they're supposed to cater to. They read like something a young teen should be reading, until you get to all of the vile occurrences and sex scenes. And a lot of the language would suggest they're intended for older readers, yet it's so juvenile. The way this is written, it fails to fall into something suitable for anyone, really.
Crane's a little confused. There are inconsistencies and things that really just don't make sense at all.
Sienna somehow forms freckles in the space of a week, while most of that week she is indoors, not to mention the sun is always hidden behind clouds. She makes a point to mention this almost every time she is outside.
Eh. I wouldn't bother with the next one if it weren't part of an omnibus.
The one thing this series has going for it is action. I like action. It's probably the only reason why I have been able to finish the books.
I found it amusing how Sienna mentions that the movie she was watching with Zack was stupid and didn't have a plot. Ironic, really, considering how the plot to this book and the first was also non-existent.
There is a main goal here somewhere, but as of yet, I have no clue what it is. And normally I am all for obscurity, but when you really have no idea what the hell is going on, it's not exciting, it's boring.
Sienna's character remains unlikable. I do not have any inkling to support her or feel an ounce of pity for her. Which is good, since she has enough pity for herself.
She's spiteful and bullheaded. Unfortunately, everything is still far too easy for her.
Crane has a thing for rape. It's a little concerning. These books are too because I really don't know what age group they're supposed to cater to. They read like something a young teen should be reading, until you get to all of the vile occurrences and sex scenes. And a lot of the language would suggest they're intended for older readers, yet it's so juvenile. The way this is written, it fails to fall into something suitable for anyone, really.
Crane's a little confused. There are inconsistencies and things that really just don't make sense at all.
Sienna somehow forms freckles in the space of a week, while most of that week she is indoors, not to mention the sun is always hidden behind clouds. She makes a point to mention this almost every time she is outside.
Eh. I wouldn't bother with the next one if it weren't part of an omnibus.
September 26, 2016
Q:
The sky was slightly brighter when I walked back outside, though there was still no break in the clouds. In spite of it, I could see the lightness in the sky where the sun must be hiding, and felt the slight creep of a smile at the corner of my lips as I trod across the salted sidewalks, back to the dormitory I was calling home.
(c)
Q:
She turned to walk away. I watched her go, noticed the sway of her hips, and wondered what kind of a man would be attracted to a woman so obviously starved for attention.
He watched her go, his eyes never moving off her backside and answering my internal question about what kind of man would be attracted to her. The looks of others as she moved through the crowd provided more clarity; apparently, any man with a heartbeat.
(c)
The sky was slightly brighter when I walked back outside, though there was still no break in the clouds. In spite of it, I could see the lightness in the sky where the sun must be hiding, and felt the slight creep of a smile at the corner of my lips as I trod across the salted sidewalks, back to the dormitory I was calling home.
(c)
Q:
She turned to walk away. I watched her go, noticed the sway of her hips, and wondered what kind of a man would be attracted to a woman so obviously starved for attention.
He watched her go, his eyes never moving off her backside and answering my internal question about what kind of man would be attracted to her. The looks of others as she moved through the crowd provided more clarity; apparently, any man with a heartbeat.
(c)
June 20, 2024
Took me far too long to read! However that’s due to my encephalitis recovery. Reading is challenging due to the way my brain now processes memory or how to hold the story in my brain.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the 2nd instalment of Sienna it would seem her head is challenging too!
Anyway, I really enjoyed the 2nd instalment of Sienna it would seem her head is challenging too!
January 16, 2016
This is not even going to be a decent review because all I can do while and after reading these books is fangirl and everything I can say is gonna come out smthg like "OMG SIENNA AND ZACK I'm D-Y-I-N-G OOOHHHH EM GEEEE ASDFGHJKL I AM SO DEAD *SCREAMS* *SQUEALS* *CRIES TEARS OF HAPPINESS* *FALLS TO THE FLOOR* *REPEATS* I LUUV THEM SOOO MUUUCH :'DDDDD" so, I apologize.
This book's plot is amazing! I love Sienna, I love how witty and stubborn and idk-what-else she is, she makes me laugh like crazy and I identify a lot with her sometimes. She's a great protagonist, so realistic that I could never she is just a character in a book. Also I find it astonishing, the way Robert J. Crane intertwines mythology with modern superheroes in such a way that we feel like we're fluctuating between fantasy and sci-fi. It's brilliant and I bet the plots of the next books are meant to make us suffer (I've found Crane's twitter account and he has stated quite a few times that he likes to have us suffer, so, yeah, I'm putting my fangirl heart into the hands of a sadic maniac, what's new? XD *cough* authors *cough*)
Anyway, I'm so looking forward to reading the next one as soon as I'm done with reading what I HAVE to read instead of what I WANT to read. Plus, as you might or might not have noticed, Zack & Sienna are now my absolute ship <3333 (The romance in this book is not exaggerated, btw, just the right ammount for a series like this one) I loved Zack since the beginning, and I love him even more now and I'm dying to see where this is going, oooh my!!!
This book's plot is amazing! I love Sienna, I love how witty and stubborn and idk-what-else she is, she makes me laugh like crazy and I identify a lot with her sometimes. She's a great protagonist, so realistic that I could never she is just a character in a book. Also I find it astonishing, the way Robert J. Crane intertwines mythology with modern superheroes in such a way that we feel like we're fluctuating between fantasy and sci-fi. It's brilliant and I bet the plots of the next books are meant to make us suffer (I've found Crane's twitter account and he has stated quite a few times that he likes to have us suffer, so, yeah, I'm putting my fangirl heart into the hands of a sadic maniac, what's new? XD *cough* authors *cough*)
Anyway, I'm so looking forward to reading the next one as soon as I'm done with reading what I HAVE to read instead of what I WANT to read. Plus, as you might or might not have noticed, Zack & Sienna are now my absolute ship <3333 (The romance in this book is not exaggerated, btw, just the right ammount for a series like this one) I loved Zack since the beginning, and I love him even more now and I'm dying to see where this is going, oooh my!!!
July 5, 2017
Crane gives me the creeps. I read the dedication. He gushes paragraph after paragraph about various women who helped with the book. His wife and children get short shrift; one sentence indicating 'they do what they do so he can do what he does.' It is a chilling difference in interest and treatment.
Other reviewers previously commented that his books and audience would be better served if he had a competent editor. An editor who would make him correct all the grammatical errors. Crane said it takes too much time (and ,presumably, interest) to correct his mistakes. I lost all respect for him at that point. Crane's readers are very young and impressionable. It's a pity if they consider him to be a role model.
Finally, there is altogether too much focus on sexual predators. It's the kind of subject matter written for the author, from the author. The reader isn't part of the equation. Crane's stories aren't a healthy place to spend your time. There is good fiction out there. Go find it.
Other reviewers previously commented that his books and audience would be better served if he had a competent editor. An editor who would make him correct all the grammatical errors. Crane said it takes too much time (and ,presumably, interest) to correct his mistakes. I lost all respect for him at that point. Crane's readers are very young and impressionable. It's a pity if they consider him to be a role model.
Finally, there is altogether too much focus on sexual predators. It's the kind of subject matter written for the author, from the author. The reader isn't part of the equation. Crane's stories aren't a healthy place to spend your time. There is good fiction out there. Go find it.
September 7, 2016
Several huge spoilers***
This is another short book. It is about a whiny, self-centered, snide girl who is certain that her own 17 year-old wisdom is better than all the adults and responsible people around her. Like many books about teenage heroines, it turns out against all reason that she was probably right.
Unlike book one, there is a plot and even some character development. By the end of this book, she is willing to consider that she might be a little self-centered, but still she acts on her own against authority.
Like book one, the invincible villain is defeated by a miracle at the end, although this time that miracle appears to be simply Adrenalin. This time the miracle appears without foreshadowing. And even then it comes after she is badly wounded. I don't reveal this simply to give away spoilers. I find this plot device ridiculous and bad writing. As I said in my book one review - the author lays down the boundaries and then violates them at the end.
Again there are countless examples of a girl who has been so completely sheltered that she never left her home for 10 years being witty and often having savvy and wisdom. The author tries to point out a couple of examples of her sheltered experience but that don't add up compared to all the times she seems to know things she shouldn't know or understand.
I would give this book the lowest 1 star rating if it weren't for the fact that this time there was at least some plot. If the character were likeable, it would help, but she is not.
And why would auntie-dearest have just let her walk away the first time they ran into each other?
This is another short book. It is about a whiny, self-centered, snide girl who is certain that her own 17 year-old wisdom is better than all the adults and responsible people around her. Like many books about teenage heroines, it turns out against all reason that she was probably right.
Unlike book one, there is a plot and even some character development. By the end of this book, she is willing to consider that she might be a little self-centered, but still she acts on her own against authority.
Like book one, the invincible villain is defeated by a miracle at the end, although this time that miracle appears to be simply Adrenalin. This time the miracle appears without foreshadowing. And even then it comes after she is badly wounded. I don't reveal this simply to give away spoilers. I find this plot device ridiculous and bad writing. As I said in my book one review - the author lays down the boundaries and then violates them at the end.
Again there are countless examples of a girl who has been so completely sheltered that she never left her home for 10 years being witty and often having savvy and wisdom. The author tries to point out a couple of examples of her sheltered experience but that don't add up compared to all the times she seems to know things she shouldn't know or understand.
I would give this book the lowest 1 star rating if it weren't for the fact that this time there was at least some plot. If the character were likeable, it would help, but she is not.
And why would auntie-dearest have just let her walk away the first time they ran into each other?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2012
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I am a huge fan of this author. It seems like every story he writes, he puts his heart and soul into it and you get this work of pure creativity with some very hefty world building.
Ya'll know I do like book covers(even if I am reading it on a digital device) and if one stands out for me I love to point out the reasons why.
Obviously fire is a pretty metaphorical element in a story. It is hot, it burns everything around, but it also brings something new from the ashes. Like a Phoenix if you will. This is a powerful cover that it really stands out for the symbolism to the plot of the story.
The story is told from Sienna's point of view, which I actually enjoy because we get to see this world through her eyes and she is still learning about everything. She is weary but still excited to see new things that make her happenstance seem a little less gloomy. I don't want to give anything away if you haven't read the first book yet, but let's just say Sienna has a lot going on in her head right now, especially where her true loyalties should lie.
Not only is that going on but she also has found a new power that seems to make her seem even more cut off from the world she so desperately wants to be a part of.
Sienna is a strong smart kick ass heroine. She has this attitude with the wittiest comebacks that will keep you laughing your butt off, especially at who is directed at the most.
But in this book, we will see a softer side to Sienna that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and I think Crane hit it on the nail what a 17 year old superhuman would be feeling.
We also finally get to meet the famous M-Squad, but the only one that really sticks out in my mind is Clary. He reminded me of the Thing from Fantastic Four but he wasn't as smart. I do feel like Clary will play an even bigger role in the upcoming book(s).
There are a lot of other new characters introduced in this book, good and bad, and each has a unique perspective that comes into play. I loved Dr. Zollers ! He was the one that helped Sienna the most and I am so glad he is here!
The plot lines were very strong in the story as well. You have so much going on but it doesn't get crowded or confusing, but instead seems to run well among everything else. We get a huge cliff hanger at the end(that made me want to scream) that throws a whole another WTH moment in this roller coaster ride.
Again, Crane didn't disappoint with these action packed fight scenes. It's like watching a movie playing inside your head, while you read. The details aren't very gory but they are graphic, which will make you feel like you are really there, smelling the blood being shed.
And for those of us that like to have a little romance with our bloodletting, there is a certain love interest for Sienna. Remember ,though, this isn't a romance, so don't be expecting that to be the main focus. It isn't, but there is just a few teasing lines to get you excited for what might be in store for these two characters.
There was certain areas that seemed to become repetitive. Mostly, it was when Sienna would talk about her past to herself, or the trust issues she has with the Directorate. It was only during her monologue that it seemed to get repeated a lot.
I think it is great to have some background info for the readers but you don't need too much. This is definitely not a stand alone novel, so there is no reason to go over the past history too deeply. That is the beauty of a series: we get to experience the creativity in stages.
Overall, Untouched, is a strong solid story that would be a great read for men or women. It has a super intelligent, strong, and independent female heroine that is trying to come to terms with her new found abilities, her abuse, and who she can trust in this strange and scary world. And on top of that, it is non-stop action packed with very cool gifted humans (Metas), a few psychotic killers mixed in, and some of the wildest fight scenes written. These could make even the most hard to impress guys sit up and take notice. I love this book and I love this series. I cannot wait to get into the third book, Soulless .
This is definitely an author you should keep your eyes on because his story telling abilities just keep improving with every book he writes.
I give Untouched five hearts.
I am a huge fan of this author. It seems like every story he writes, he puts his heart and soul into it and you get this work of pure creativity with some very hefty world building.
Ya'll know I do like book covers(even if I am reading it on a digital device) and if one stands out for me I love to point out the reasons why.
Obviously fire is a pretty metaphorical element in a story. It is hot, it burns everything around, but it also brings something new from the ashes. Like a Phoenix if you will. This is a powerful cover that it really stands out for the symbolism to the plot of the story.
The story is told from Sienna's point of view, which I actually enjoy because we get to see this world through her eyes and she is still learning about everything. She is weary but still excited to see new things that make her happenstance seem a little less gloomy. I don't want to give anything away if you haven't read the first book yet, but let's just say Sienna has a lot going on in her head right now, especially where her true loyalties should lie.
Not only is that going on but she also has found a new power that seems to make her seem even more cut off from the world she so desperately wants to be a part of.
Sienna is a strong smart kick ass heroine. She has this attitude with the wittiest comebacks that will keep you laughing your butt off, especially at who is directed at the most.
But in this book, we will see a softer side to Sienna that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and I think Crane hit it on the nail what a 17 year old superhuman would be feeling.
We also finally get to meet the famous M-Squad, but the only one that really sticks out in my mind is Clary. He reminded me of the Thing from Fantastic Four but he wasn't as smart. I do feel like Clary will play an even bigger role in the upcoming book(s).
There are a lot of other new characters introduced in this book, good and bad, and each has a unique perspective that comes into play. I loved Dr. Zollers ! He was the one that helped Sienna the most and I am so glad he is here!
The plot lines were very strong in the story as well. You have so much going on but it doesn't get crowded or confusing, but instead seems to run well among everything else. We get a huge cliff hanger at the end(that made me want to scream) that throws a whole another WTH moment in this roller coaster ride.
Again, Crane didn't disappoint with these action packed fight scenes. It's like watching a movie playing inside your head, while you read. The details aren't very gory but they are graphic, which will make you feel like you are really there, smelling the blood being shed.
And for those of us that like to have a little romance with our bloodletting, there is a certain love interest for Sienna. Remember ,though, this isn't a romance, so don't be expecting that to be the main focus. It isn't, but there is just a few teasing lines to get you excited for what might be in store for these two characters.
There was certain areas that seemed to become repetitive. Mostly, it was when Sienna would talk about her past to herself, or the trust issues she has with the Directorate. It was only during her monologue that it seemed to get repeated a lot.
I think it is great to have some background info for the readers but you don't need too much. This is definitely not a stand alone novel, so there is no reason to go over the past history too deeply. That is the beauty of a series: we get to experience the creativity in stages.
Overall, Untouched, is a strong solid story that would be a great read for men or women. It has a super intelligent, strong, and independent female heroine that is trying to come to terms with her new found abilities, her abuse, and who she can trust in this strange and scary world. And on top of that, it is non-stop action packed with very cool gifted humans (Metas), a few psychotic killers mixed in, and some of the wildest fight scenes written. These could make even the most hard to impress guys sit up and take notice. I love this book and I love this series. I cannot wait to get into the third book, Soulless .
This is definitely an author you should keep your eyes on because his story telling abilities just keep improving with every book he writes.
I give Untouched five hearts.
October 23, 2014
Book 2, Untouched, is more or less Sienna "finding herself" after discovering some strange and overwhelming facts she never even imagined could be possible. We welcome a few more dangerous characters to the series, and even find minor characters mentioned in book 1 finally getting a little spotlight. Also jam-packed with action, there's plenty more adrenaline and vigor for the thrill-seekers. With no sign of her mother still, Sienna is stuck with no one or no place to go. She chooses to stay with the Directorate, so we learn a lot more about what they do, who they are and why everyone is after her.
I personally found that this was such an annoying book to read, though I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sienna acts especially spoiled, selfish and self-centered which I really could not stand it. I love the new characters that were introduced, and how minor characters from Book 1 are introduced properly and become more prominent within the series. I am honestly glad to acknowledge Sienna and her efforts in building relationships with others, despite her isolated upbringing and trust issues. There are parts where you feel completely downhearted for the struggles she faces, and the overwhelming world she has had to adjust to real quick.
Overall, it was one hell of a read! Yet certainly one that I enjoyed, nevertheless, because it did not stop me from moving on to "Soulless." I would absolutely recommend you read the first book "Alone" to just get a better understanding of Sienna as a person, though I think it's just fine to read this book as a standalone. Wonderful ending! Don't forget to grab your free copy of "Untouched" in the Amazon Store for Kindle - or in the iTunes store for iBooks . Enjoy!
I personally found that this was such an annoying book to read, though I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sienna acts especially spoiled, selfish and self-centered which I really could not stand it. I love the new characters that were introduced, and how minor characters from Book 1 are introduced properly and become more prominent within the series. I am honestly glad to acknowledge Sienna and her efforts in building relationships with others, despite her isolated upbringing and trust issues. There are parts where you feel completely downhearted for the struggles she faces, and the overwhelming world she has had to adjust to real quick.
Overall, it was one hell of a read! Yet certainly one that I enjoyed, nevertheless, because it did not stop me from moving on to "Soulless." I would absolutely recommend you read the first book "Alone" to just get a better understanding of Sienna as a person, though I think it's just fine to read this book as a standalone. Wonderful ending! Don't forget to grab your free copy of "Untouched" in the Amazon Store for Kindle - or in the iTunes store for iBooks . Enjoy!
December 27, 2015
This book was much better than "Alone". I must say that I was not expecting the final part, I was really surprised (something that did not happen in book 1).
The only problem for me was Sienna steping out of the line of cool insulting to hurting feelings too quickly, I was hoping for a little more consideration in some cases.
What I really liked in this book was the message that it sends, about not caring too much with the bad things that happen but more with what we can do from there, how to make things better using the tools you have in the moment and not regreting not having other ones. Learning how to not be pity of yourself but to fight against that feeling even if the world seems to be breaking apart and to be strong to make everything get into place again. Because we cannot expect that things get better by themselves, the truth is that WE are the only ones that can make our life better.
The only problem for me was Sienna steping out of the line of cool insulting to hurting feelings too quickly, I was hoping for a little more consideration in some cases.
What I really liked in this book was the message that it sends, about not caring too much with the bad things that happen but more with what we can do from there, how to make things better using the tools you have in the moment and not regreting not having other ones. Learning how to not be pity of yourself but to fight against that feeling even if the world seems to be breaking apart and to be strong to make everything get into place again. Because we cannot expect that things get better by themselves, the truth is that WE are the only ones that can make our life better.
March 5, 2015
This book runs along a very very similar vein to the previous one, only without any of the big surprises. There was a something right at the very end, but I get the feeling it was supposed to deliver more umph than it did for me.
Still, not a difficult story to read, and the writing annoyed me less than in the first book. Whether this is because I've got used to it or it's improved is another matter entirely.
I'll finish off the trilogy, but I don't think I'll be reading more by this author as things stand.
Edit: Having just gone to add #3 to my currently reading shelf, I've discovered that there are more books in this series than I realised! Usually this would probably be a good thing, but unless something pretty serious goes down in the next book I still won't be reading any more by this author. In spite of all the new-found books.
Still, not a difficult story to read, and the writing annoyed me less than in the first book. Whether this is because I've got used to it or it's improved is another matter entirely.
I'll finish off the trilogy, but I don't think I'll be reading more by this author as things stand.
Edit: Having just gone to add #3 to my currently reading shelf, I've discovered that there are more books in this series than I realised! Usually this would probably be a good thing, but unless something pretty serious goes down in the next book I still won't be reading any more by this author. In spite of all the new-found books.
August 21, 2020
Okay, so even though she is still self-centered and has no respect for people who would lay their lives for her, Sienna does get better. I like how therapy helps her build that progress. I still don't get why Sienna is so vocally abusive to Ariadne and Clary for no reason. The plot picks up the pace too as more characters are introduced but they all are still two-dimensional cardboard cutouts. Hope to find better things in the next book. For now, it's a good light reading amid three heavy books.
July 9, 2015
Had to give up in the end.
January 10, 2024
The story is still staying addicting to me and hard to put down. The main character is still unlikeable a majority of the time with her needless verbal cruelty; not only that, but some characters from the first book changed to be annoying, especially the main Dr P. I do like the psychologist, but while I get the lecturing on her moodiness and holding people at bay, their constant lecturing on pity party outlook is annoying as realistically the gal really only has been there minimum weeks. A psychologist wouldn't actually do this so soon if they understand trauma, but it is fiction. The villain in this one is fiery and just as bad as Wolfe in certain ways but more sympathetic in others as his vengeance is more of a demented violence where he thinks he's doing good out of bitterness rather than Wolfe's sadistic cruelty just for cruelty's sake. Clary was amusing with the team and the main fight ended up being rather entertaining due to that.
March 14, 2023
Debating between 2 or 3 stars. Honestly my gut tells me 3 cause I didn't totally hate it but also 2 cause the author gives me an icky feeling. I didnt really want to like this book. Yeah, the writing was pretty bad and there were grammatical errors and some truly concerning jokes/dialogue (some men should not write from a woman's POV), but its so easy to read and honestly kind of entertaining rip. The plot is so basic omg (its literally just shatter me and maximum ride combined) and relies heavily on tropes but I flew through it (honestly mostly just so I could give these books back to my coworker). Its mindless, but I definitely won't continue to read after the third book. settling on a dreaded half star rating of 2.5
� 2.5 stars (fine)
� 2.5 stars (fine)
March 26, 2018
I personally found that this was such an annoying book to read, though I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sienna acts especially spoiled, selfish and self-centered which I really could not stand it. I love the new characters that were introduced, and how minor characters from Book 1 are introduced properly and become more prominent within the series. I am honestly glad to acknowledge Sienna and her efforts in building relationships with others, despite her isolated upbringing and trust issues. There are parts where you feel completely downhearted for the struggles she faces, and the overwhelming world she has had to adjust to real quick.
April 15, 2019
If you are a fan of fast-paced action, injurious fights, brash characters, and dialogue dripping with sarcasm , you will probably love this series. I feel like I’m trapped in a modern day video game when I read these books. The characters have strong personalities and equally strong physical powers. This story somewhat shadowed the first book’s plot, but with enough uniqueness to keep your interest. It would make one great action movie.
May 7, 2019
Marvelous Read!!
I believe I will recommend this series to my niece!! Wonderful books somewhere between The Avengers & the young vampire romance novels!!
I believe I will recommend this series to my niece!! Wonderful books somewhere between The Avengers & the young vampire romance novels!!
November 26, 2016
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Untouched picked up right after Alone ended, and I gotta admit that I couldn't put this book down for longer than a sleep session at 1am. Managed to read even though my eyes were swimming in blood. You could see the veins, seriously. But, Untouched did touch me. It was action packed. It was teenage-y but it had plenty of adult repercussions, and many many questions left unanswered. Not to count the shocking outcomes: wild animal living inside her head, wild human torch living inside her head, a kiss from a very handsome boy, a name for the enemy and family reunion of sorts. And bloom: the end.
I admit that I had trouble labeling Alone as a good book. It lacked the background necessary to make it great. Untouched was a good book, a good read; and I believe that after finishing the final installment from this box set, Soulless, it will become great. I know, I'm putting a lot of faith in the third installment, but what can I do? This story is being told kinda slow on mystery and action packed furiously, I gotta admit that my expectations are pretty high.
Untouched picked up right after Alone ended, and I gotta admit that I couldn't put this book down for longer than a sleep session at 1am. Managed to read even though my eyes were swimming in blood. You could see the veins, seriously. But, Untouched did touch me. It was action packed. It was teenage-y but it had plenty of adult repercussions, and many many questions left unanswered. Not to count the shocking outcomes: wild animal living inside her head, wild human torch living inside her head, a kiss from a very handsome boy, a name for the enemy and family reunion of sorts. And bloom: the end.
I admit that I had trouble labeling Alone as a good book. It lacked the background necessary to make it great. Untouched was a good book, a good read; and I believe that after finishing the final installment from this box set, Soulless, it will become great. I know, I'm putting a lot of faith in the third installment, but what can I do? This story is being told kinda slow on mystery and action packed furiously, I gotta admit that my expectations are pretty high.
May 23, 2017
In this second book of 'The Girl in the Box'series, heroine Sienna, having dispatched Wolfe, is now fighting a flaming flying Russian meta human who is looking for his dead/cloned sister. As he erases an entire town with a fireball in order to gain the Directorate's attention and chars Sienna's hand to a crisp in his quest, our heroine has her hands full (or the one remaining) to say the least. But Sienna has a plan.
Accompanying his sister to a meeting with this monster (is this really a good idea) Sienna and Zack, who appears to be smitten with our heroine (goodness knows why), end up on the roof of a 57 storey building. There, they have to fight not only the Russian but also Sienna's old enemy Henderschott.
Action-packed but confusing. Why on earth would Sienna still be looking for her abusive mother? Why would handsome young men be attracted to this little bitch? Is the mysterious Directorate really fighting against evil or has it other motives? What is Omega?
Not sure what age group these books are aimed at, but they are far too violent and sexually explicit for young teenagers; too lacking in plot and subtlety to appeal to an adult readership.
Accompanying his sister to a meeting with this monster (is this really a good idea) Sienna and Zack, who appears to be smitten with our heroine (goodness knows why), end up on the roof of a 57 storey building. There, they have to fight not only the Russian but also Sienna's old enemy Henderschott.
Action-packed but confusing. Why on earth would Sienna still be looking for her abusive mother? Why would handsome young men be attracted to this little bitch? Is the mysterious Directorate really fighting against evil or has it other motives? What is Omega?
Not sure what age group these books are aimed at, but they are far too violent and sexually explicit for young teenagers; too lacking in plot and subtlety to appeal to an adult readership.
February 8, 2015
Sienna is back!!
In the first book, way too much was going on with Wolfe to really try and get a grip on who Sienna is, but in this one we get a bit more down time with our protagonist. Now, an awful lot happened to Sienna back in book one, covering her traumatic childhood and such, so pretty much anything, I put down to being shell shocked and trying to fit in. But I have a few niggles about the fact that she was beaten, abused and locked in a metal box for most of her life, and is now scared of nothing, adapted to her powers and super strength like it was a new pair of jeans, and has enough witty comebacks to go up against even the best of comedians. It's all a bit ill-fitting.
However, the writing remains of a pretty decent standard, the other characters are somewhat fleshed out, and I do quite like Gavrikov.
The other issue I have, is just how many people die. It's not even just a handful of civilians, it's fricken thousands of them.
In the first book, way too much was going on with Wolfe to really try and get a grip on who Sienna is, but in this one we get a bit more down time with our protagonist. Now, an awful lot happened to Sienna back in book one, covering her traumatic childhood and such, so pretty much anything, I put down to being shell shocked and trying to fit in. But I have a few niggles about the fact that she was beaten, abused and locked in a metal box for most of her life, and is now scared of nothing, adapted to her powers and super strength like it was a new pair of jeans, and has enough witty comebacks to go up against even the best of comedians. It's all a bit ill-fitting.
However, the writing remains of a pretty decent standard, the other characters are somewhat fleshed out, and I do quite like Gavrikov.
The other issue I have, is just how many people die. It's not even just a handful of civilians, it's fricken thousands of them.
December 24, 2014
Book two in the Girl In the Box trilogy. This one has Sienna battling an Iron Man type guy while trying to locate her mother. She is also being recruited by the Directorate to be one of their superior Metahumans (a human with super powers. Kinda similar to X-Men). I'm not 100% convinced with this book hence the 3-star rating. There are still many glaring flaws in this storyline. After Book 3, I am done with this series. Not really worth my time to read any further.
January 18, 2016
This was alright. I think it's interesting how Wolfe gets stuck in Sienna's head. That's a pretty rough side affect of her powers, and it makes sense, so I'm actually surprised I haven't read something like it before. Sienna still annoys be though, because she just does and says whatever she wants without thinking about what it means for other people. She admits to being wrong in the last book, but she doesn't think she's ever in the wrong in this one, and I really don't like that.
November 25, 2014
Beginning is very slow. I almost stopped reading it but pushed through. At 80% it really picked up and had an action packed ending. Going to finish since its already on my kindle but will probably stop this series there.
November 20, 2016
The writing is actually pretty awful but, if you skip the background stuff and just read when the characters speak, it's fairly tolerable. And I somehow keep wanting to read to find out what happens to Sienna, who frankly, is a brat of a teenager (though getting slightly better).
May as well read the third book since I've got it anyway...
May as well read the third book since I've got it anyway...
October 21, 2015
Meh. I think I've read enough of this series. It's just not holding my interest.
October 17, 2014
Better than the first. Once again, I didn't think I would read the next book until the final chapter hooked me.
December 31, 2014
This book again had its moments, but was just ok. And again, this book got me interested in the next book on the last page. The last book is only 166 pages. I'll bite...
April 24, 2015
Good sequel, but I'm kinda getting tired of her getting the crap beat out of her and ready for the plot to move forward. Perhaps auntie Charlie will boost it forward....
May 5, 2015
See previous review - part 2 in a 3 book bundle.
June 27, 2015
I did not like this book. The author's writing worsened, I did not like Sienna that much, the plot was very anticlimactic, and a lot of other stuff.
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