Apolonia: A Novel (Audio)
by:
Jamie McGuire (author)
ISBN:
9781442369832 (1442369833)
Publish date: November 4th 2014
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Edition language: English
APOLONIA, BY JAMIE MCGUIREAccording to Goodreads, this is one of the best sci-fi books of 2014, and that's why I bought it. Spoiler alert: it's not.Synopsis: Rory, a beautiful and unique girl, is in college trying to get her life back together after the horrible torture, rape and murder of her paren...
My review: 4/5 starsBuddy read with my friend, Brandy. This book is a departure from what I usually expect from Jamie McGuire. I almost DNF'd because the MC, Rory, got on my nerves. Brandy convinced me to keep going and I'm glad she did. Although it's totally different than the other Jamie McGuire b...
Pre-read reaction: Something tells me I'm going to regret this, but I seriously want to figure out how McGuire handles sci-fi. I didn't try "Red Hill" because I love zombie novels too much and with the issues her past paranormal series have had with worldbuilding (i.e. Providence) plus with awkward ...
**Originally posted on Bookish Wanderlove.**4.5 Stars*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*Opening Lines“THEY’D KILLED ME, but I survived. While lying on the hotel floor, my long black hair saturated with blood, I’d thought my life was over, except it wasn’t.”I've only read one o...
Releases Oct 1, 2014!!★ Check out my list of UPCOMING BOOK RELEASES!!_______________________________About the BookAn introverted sophomore in college with a terrifying past, Rory notices Cyrus, a student of Egyptian descent, who is as brilliant as he is mysterious. Rory finds herself torn between an...