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Illuminae by Amie Kaufman
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it was amazing
Read 2 times. Last read October 18, 2020.

im not a fan of audiobooks, but re-reading this while listening to the audio was such a cool experience. it just added another layer to an already immersive book. 10/10 would recommend.
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this is, hands down, one of the most unique and exciting books i have ever read. like, how cool is the format?! hacked emails, court marshal documents, security surveillance, case files, and stunning artwork. i am absolutely blown away by the level of detail in this work of genius! i cant even imagine the amount of effort that went into creating this.

it is safe to say that i have not, and will never, read a book as involved as this. i felt so engaged throughout it and the plot itself was sooo thrilling. it was the right amount of sci-fi, thriller, and teen love/drama.

i. am. obsessed.

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October 26, 2017 – Shelved as: to-read
October 26, 2017 – Shelved
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October 27, 2017 – Finished Reading
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October 18, 2020 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Nada (new)
Jul 11, 2018 10:08PM

Nada Ashraf Reading it now!!


message 2: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jul 11, 2018 10:22PM

jessica happy reading!! :)


message 3: by Reynita (new) - rated it 3 stars
Nov 10, 2018 02:56PM

Reynita ★ The Night Reader ★ I'm happy that it's a 5 star read for you! I have read it and I liked this book. The format and the plot of the book were so interesting and I found myself keep turning the pages and didn't want to stop reading it but unfortunately, I didn't really like the characters and the romance. I just somehow didn't feel any connection toward them. 😕


message 4: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 10, 2018 04:11PM

jessica ahhh. im sorry, rey. ezra was one of my favourites, but maybe you will connect more with some of the other characters. did you continue the series?


message 5: by Jaimie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 10, 2018 04:13PM

Jaimie So glad you loved it! If you ever consider a re-read, I'd HIGHLY recommend the audiobook of this one. Even if you aren't normally an audiobook person. It has a full cast and effects, and the production quality is just mind blowing.


message 6: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 10, 2018 04:17PM

jessica oh really?! thats interesting. i never would have guessed that because a lot of what i thought made this book so cool came from how it was printed. i will definitely look into it though! thanks, jaimie!! :)


message 7: by Sara (new) - rated it 2 stars
Nov 10, 2018 05:38PM

Sara Oh the audiobook option sounds really interesting! I’m not normally an audio book person, but this might sway me. Glad you enjoyed it! It’s made me bump it up my list 😊


message 8: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 10, 2018 05:42PM

jessica im not an audiobook person either, but it totally worth a try!! i hope you enjoy it, sara!!


message 9: by Mél (new) - added it
Nov 10, 2018 07:41PM

Mél ☽ ouh it's on my TBR list. I'm happy to see those five stars, Jessica!


message 10: by Erth (new)
Nov 10, 2018 07:48PM

Erth Nice review


message 11: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 10, 2018 07:58PM

jessica mel - oohhh! i hope you get a chance to read it soon!!

erth - thank you!! :)


message 12: by Matt (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 10, 2018 08:56PM

Matt I totally agree about the format. It’s just fun to read.


message 13: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 10, 2018 08:57PM

jessica yay! so happy you enjoyed it as well, matt! :)


message 14: by MischaS_ (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 11, 2018 09:08AM

MischaS_ Yay, glad that you liked it! I was sooo obsessed with this one. I really need to continue with the series.


message 15: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 11, 2018 01:58PM

jessica thank, mischa!! i hope you enjoy the other books as much as this one!! :)


message 16: by preoccupiedbybooks (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 18, 2020 11:01PM

preoccupiedbybooks I've heard this is a great audio! ☺️


message 17: by jessica (last edited Oct 19, 2020 10:09AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 19, 2020 10:09AM

jessica it is! it took me awhile to get used to it because the characters voices didnt match how i imagined them to be, but its a lot of fun and very well produced!


message 18: by Mariah (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 21, 2020 01:45PM

Mariah Whenever someone tells me they don't like audiobooks I always recommend this series! After reading Memento I am itching for a reread xD


message 19: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 21, 2020 10:09PM

jessica i just found out about memento! i need to get my hands on it asap!


message 20: by Althea ☾ (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 22, 2020 04:48PM

Althea ☾ So excited to listen to the audiobooks of these! I was going to not read it until I saw your review, then I listened to a sample and just that was already amazing 🤩


message 21: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 23, 2020 10:45PM

jessica happy listening! :D


message 22: by Marielle (new)
Mar 31, 2021 09:48AM

Marielle Hey, do you remember if it has and graphic violence, sex or excessive swearing in it ?? Sounds good but is it appropriate for younger readers


message 23: by jessica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Mar 31, 2021 03:15PM

jessica there is violence, but i personally wouldnt consider it graphic. no sex. there is swearing, but its redacted. this book is a compilation of documents, emails, transcription sheets, etc. so all of the swearing is is blacked out, but its easy to tell its swearing, just not specifics.


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