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Yours for the Taking
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bookshelves: advance-listening-copy, audiobook, dystopian-fiction, lgbtq-fiction, science-fiction, netgalley, advanced-reading-copy, read-in-2023
Dec 04, 2023
bookshelves: advance-listening-copy, audiobook, dystopian-fiction, lgbtq-fiction, science-fiction, netgalley, advanced-reading-copy, read-in-2023
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn is a Sapphic and Dystopian Fiction Story!
In the year 2050, the effects of climate change have impacted the world to the extent that soon being outside will no longer be safe. The one chance of survival is through The Inside Project and is only assured if your application to join is selected.
The Inside Project can offer safety from the elements within structures the size of large cities, stationed around the globe. The Manhattan site will be directed by billionaire and feminist, Jacqueline Millender, who has innovative ideas on how she envisions her location operating.
Jacqueline is quickly realizing her dream for the future...
Yours for the Taking has a premise that is so out there it's distracting and yet, at the same time, it's both thought-provoking and improbable. The writing is good and the storytelling is creative but I had trouble wrapping my head around what's happening because it feels almost too close to watching history repeat itself from the early 20th Century.
It's always a deal breaker for me in the inability to connect with the characters and it was glaring here. I didn't like, feel sorry for, want to share a meal, or have coffee with any of them. The emotional pull towards these characters just wasn't there. Perhaps a bit more character development and a little less plot focus would have made a difference with this.
This story is labeled as Adult Fiction but you can't fool me. This story reeks of Young Adult mixed with New Adult overtones. The characters are immature and I wasn't expecting that in this story as it was described in the synopsis.
This was an immersion reading experience through the gifted Digital Reading Copy and Advanced Listening Copy. The audiobook is narrated by Jasmin Savoy Brown, whose voicing skills are good, however, either format will deliver a satisfactory experience.
I'm an outlier with Yours for the Taking as most reviews are positive with high ratings and I'm glad for this positive support to the author. Dystopian Fiction is one of my favorite genres and I was expecting to love this story but not every book is for everyone and this one is definitely not for me.
2.5�
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and Gabrielle Korn for a DRC and an ALC of this book through NetGalley. It has been an honor to give my honest and voluntary review.
In the year 2050, the effects of climate change have impacted the world to the extent that soon being outside will no longer be safe. The one chance of survival is through The Inside Project and is only assured if your application to join is selected.
The Inside Project can offer safety from the elements within structures the size of large cities, stationed around the globe. The Manhattan site will be directed by billionaire and feminist, Jacqueline Millender, who has innovative ideas on how she envisions her location operating.
Jacqueline is quickly realizing her dream for the future...
Yours for the Taking has a premise that is so out there it's distracting and yet, at the same time, it's both thought-provoking and improbable. The writing is good and the storytelling is creative but I had trouble wrapping my head around what's happening because it feels almost too close to watching history repeat itself from the early 20th Century.
It's always a deal breaker for me in the inability to connect with the characters and it was glaring here. I didn't like, feel sorry for, want to share a meal, or have coffee with any of them. The emotional pull towards these characters just wasn't there. Perhaps a bit more character development and a little less plot focus would have made a difference with this.
This story is labeled as Adult Fiction but you can't fool me. This story reeks of Young Adult mixed with New Adult overtones. The characters are immature and I wasn't expecting that in this story as it was described in the synopsis.
This was an immersion reading experience through the gifted Digital Reading Copy and Advanced Listening Copy. The audiobook is narrated by Jasmin Savoy Brown, whose voicing skills are good, however, either format will deliver a satisfactory experience.
I'm an outlier with Yours for the Taking as most reviews are positive with high ratings and I'm glad for this positive support to the author. Dystopian Fiction is one of my favorite genres and I was expecting to love this story but not every book is for everyone and this one is definitely not for me.
2.5�
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and Gabrielle Korn for a DRC and an ALC of this book through NetGalley. It has been an honor to give my honest and voluntary review.
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Reading Progress
September 16, 2023
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September 16, 2023
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to-read
September 16, 2023
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advance-listening-copy
September 16, 2023
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audiobook
November 7, 2023
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dystopian-fiction
November 7, 2023
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lgbtq-fiction
November 7, 2023
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science-fiction
November 7, 2023
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netgalley
November 24, 2023
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Started Reading
November 24, 2023
– Shelved as:
advanced-reading-copy
November 26, 2023
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"The premise of this story is so out-there it's distracting and yet I can't stop listening to see how it all plays out! How crazy is that...?"
November 26, 2023
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"IMO this has more of a YA feel than Adult Fiction. Sticking with it because I've read there's an unexpected ending. I'm hoping..."
December 2, 2023
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Finished Reading
December 4, 2023
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read-in-2023
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Dec 04, 2023 06:09PM
Sorry, this did not work for you, I don’t think it would work for me either! Terrific review!
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Sorry you didn't enjoy it. Dystopian fiction is not really my cup of tea so I fully understand.
Jayme wrote: "Sorry, this did not work for you, I don’t think it would work for me either! Terrific review!"Frankly, Jayme, it was a little uncomfortable to read. Thank you!🩷
Tina wrote: "Sorry you didn't enjoy it. Dystopian fiction is not really my cup of tea so I fully understand."I love Dystopian Fiction, Tina.🧡 It's more about the editing, the character development, and how close to the edge of repeating the past it felt.
Excellent review, Terrie! I am so with you in terms of being able to connect with the characters. Whether they are likeable or not, they should feel realistic. YA characters are usually the worst to relate to. Thanks for your honest opinion. �
Bummer. Great review, Terrie 💜
I always appreciate an honest review, Terrie! 💛 I hope your next book provides a 5 star reading experience.
Rosh wrote: "Excellent review, Terrie! I am so with you in terms of being able to connect with the characters. Whether they are likeable or not, they should feel realistic. YA characters are usually the worst t..."Thanks, Rosh!💜YA is not a genre I usually read so onward I go�
Heather Adores Books wrote: "Bummer. Great review, Terrie 💜"Thanks, Heather!💚
Michelle wrote: "I always appreciate an honest review, Terrie! 💛 I hope your next book provides a 5 star reading experience."Thanks, Michelle!💜Reading one right now that’s so much better.
Wonderful review, Terrie💖!!!!!!!!! So sorry this one fell completely flat for you😴!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Sweet Cara!💖 We can’t love every book, can we? Love your newest GR pic!!
Terrie wrote: "Thank you, Sweet Cara!💖 We can’t love every book, can we? Love your newest GR pic!!"Awwhhh, thanks so much, Terrie💕!!!!!!! Exactly, there's going to be disappointing books out there😭!!!!!!!!
Sorry this wasn't a better read. Loved your review, Terrie! Hope your next read is a winner!💜
Thank you so much, Sujoya!💙I've been missing your reviews lately...and I need to go explore your most recent ones...
Shame it was a bust! Great review as always Terrie! 💚
Holly wrote: "Shame it was a bust! Great review as always Terrie! 💚"I agree, Holly! Thank you!!💜
Sorry this didn't work for you, Terrie. Terrific review though. I hope you love your next one. 💕🤗
Thank you, Shelley!💛Me, too.
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Shame this disappointed a bit but terrific review, Terrie!
Thanks, Bec!💙It happens...
Great review Terrie! Although a shame you didn't enjoy this more
Ha! Your line, "you can't fool me," is pretty darn funny, Terrie. Love it!
Not my genre but I enjoyed your honest and insightful review. I hope that your next book is a winner!
rachelle (m00dreads) wrote: "Great review Terrie! Although a shame you didn't enjoy this more"Thanks, Rachelle🧡 and I agree! I was surprised as Dystopian - Speculative Fiction is one of my favorite genres but the way this played out just wasn't for me.
Melissa wrote: "Ha! Your line, "you can't fool me," is pretty darn funny, Terrie. Love it!"Thanks, Melissa!💙Humor always helps when the book disappoints!!
Jayne wrote: "Not my genre but I enjoyed your honest and insightful review. I "that your next book is a winner!"Thanks, Jayne💜and I appreciate you reading my review even though this genre is not for you. I am reading "All the Little Bird-Hearts" and it's a stunner. Booker Longlisted and it's worth checking out!!
I'm the same way, If I can't connect with the characters, the novel is not a good one.
Fantastic review, Terrie! I also need to feel something for the characters in my books. I hope your current read is giving you some you can get excited about! 💗
Mmm, agree, SO hard to connect when characters aren't developed well enough that you don't give a hoot about them. Too bad, because the premise of the story sounds wonderful.
Sheyla � wrote: "I'm the same way, If I can't connect with the characters, the novel is not a good one."I think that's why I enjoy 'character-driven' stories much more than 'plot-driven' stories. It's 'connection' versus 'zone out' for me.😊
Sorry this one didn't work for you but great review Terrie!
Kat wrote: "Fantastic review, Terrie! I also need to feel something for the characters in my books. I hope your current read is giving you some you can get excited about! 💗"Thank you, Kat!💕Three of the five reads I've completed this month are ones I'm excited about. I'm just always slow in getting my reviews up. I never want to stop reading long enough...😊
Teres wrote: "Mmm, agree, SO hard to connect when characters aren't developed well enough that you don't give a hoot about them. Too bad, because the premise of the story sounds wonderful."The premise is what sold me on requesting it, Teres. Unfortunately, the characters, the writing style, and the storytelling didn't translate it in the same way for me.
Dystopian is one of my fave genres too Terrie, and this sounds like a great premise with diverse characters. Shame about the execution! Wonderful and honest review! 🤍
Southern Lady Reads wrote: "Sorry this one didn't work for you but great review Terrie!"Thank you so much, SLR!
Esta wrote: "Dystopian is one of my fave genres too Terrie, and this sounds like a great premise with diverse characters. Shame about the execution! Wonderful and honest review! 🤍"Thanks, Esta, and I know how much you love this genre, too! Please, don't let my review stop you from reading this one if it interests you as many reviews/ratings were positive/high overall. I think it is a "me" thing here. I'd love to know your thoughts on it, actually!😊
Terrie wrote: "Thanks, Esta, and I know how much you love this genre, too! Please, don't let my review stop you from reading this one if it interests you as many reviews/ratings were positive/high overall. I think it is a "me" thing here. I'd love to know your thoughts on it, actually!😊"The reviews are definitely mixed, and that's cool, because we're all wonderfully individual people with different tastes 😍 I've taken your advice and added it to my TBR pile. I'll keep my expectations in check though 😁 Cheers Terrie!
Esta wrote: "The reviews are definitely mixed, and that's cool, because we're all wonderfully individual people with different tastes 😍 I've taken your advice and added it to my TBR pile. I'll keep my expectations in check though 😁 Cheers Terrie!�I hope you love it, my friend! Cheers, Esta!!🥂
Carol wrote: "Excellent honest review, Terrie 💚!!! I agree 1000% that not being able to connect with the characters is a deal breaker. I really hope your next read is one worthy of all your stars ⭐️!!!!!"Thanks so much, Carol!💕I’ve had several winners this month and hoping to power through some of my reviews the rest of the week to catch up. Busy, busy!
Sorry this didn’t work out better for you Terrie. Wonderful review! Hope you love whatever you pick up next!
Thanks, Lindsay! We can't love them all. I'm reading The Warm Hands of Ghosts right now and enjoying it so far.
Spot on, all the way around Terrie!! 👏 💜 I had trouble feeling anything for these characters either…and that made reading this so much less impactful! I agree there were lots of thought provoking ideas in this one, but the way the plot was presented it took everything to such a place that I had trouble connecting with it at all. So glad to not be alone!! 🤗
Thanks, Catherine!💖I love this genre and I’m sorry this didn’t work for you either but I completely get it. There is another layer for why reading/listening to this story didn’t work for me. It made me uncomfortable! (view spoiler) It’s why I rounded down� Good news is I’ve read many satisfying books since this one and I trust you have, too!😎
