Snag Partials (Partials Sequence, #1) Formulated By Dan Wells Distributed As Interactive EBook

had many elements that I absolutely loved for the genre, for the audience, for the issues it raises and the questions that it poses for the characters within the world Dan Wells creates.
Granted, some of the characters had their insufferable qualities just as realistic characters probably would when faced with the odds depicted in this novel, but man, what a ride.
Each and every time I picked up this book, I did not want to put it down, and I can only think of that as a good sign.


I thought a while as to how I would write a review on Dan Wells' most recent series, the first book sharing the same title as the series name.
I loved the John Cleaver trilogy, which had its roots in a YA supernatural thriller that didn't let me go even after I turned the last page of the final book.
"Partials" marks a turn into a different set of genres for Wells, but remains grounded with strong writing and expansion on issues I think are quite vivid and masterfully executed.
It's a young adult, scifi/dystopian novel depicting a society that faces quite many moral divisions, yet resembles a world not unlike our own.
These divisions are perceived through the eyes of a young medic, Kira Walker, who learns that everything she thinks she knows about the world around her might not be as it seems.
The human race teems on the brink of extinction, thanks to a widespread virus called RM that affects the human population and makes it impossible for the human race to reproduce, andof the world's population has died.
She seeks to find a cure for the virus by investigating a group called the "Partials" who are said to have engineered the virus and are immune to its effects.
But time is running out as more stipulations are set for the Hope Act, and tensions are running high with groups like the Voice who want to see the act repealed.


For the record, I love scifi that actually goes into the measure of exploring the "science" aspect of the world created.
I mean, it's one thing to ask the simple question of "what if" certain elements were to occur, but to actually delve into the rationale and body of knowledge behind them is something that I don't typically see in this genre for this age group.
Wells does this enough to where he's expanding upon the subject in a knowledgeable way, but the descriptions don't ever feel like they're too heavy or out of place for the context of book.
It's very well researched. Some of the expansion might turn off some readers who don't necessarily like delving into the science based background of the world created within "Partials", but I.
Loved. It. Every single issue, every single question about the spread of viruses that Kira asked in her pursuit to find a cure to RM were ones I asked right along with her.
Virology is such a cool subject, and to be able to see it even in this bird's eye view, for however brief a time, I thought was awesome.


It does take a while for the book to move from establishing the rules of the world and the larger cast of characters, but it's worth it when you see the underlying moral and political repercussions that Kira and her friends have to face.
And to say something of the characters: it's really cool to see a proactive heroine who questions the world around her and fights for what she believes in, and even the brief romantic ties that are established in the story feel realistic and not beaten overmuch in the readers mind.
True, some of the characters have their distinct flaws Kira's combative, Marcus is resistant to change, etc, but they feel realistic enough to follow in the parts they play in the respective story, The only thing I had some trouble with in the reading of the story is that none of the adult characters seemed to be sympathetic at all, and seemed to work against the primary characters goals the majority of the time.
I think in the political, steadfast idealogies established, some of this was warranted, but I think it could've had a little better balance.


The divide between "Partials" and humans was also refreshing to watch unfold, We're introduced to them as antagonists working against humanity, but Wells does a fine job of showing that the Partials have their own agenda and grounds for sympathy.
When Kira comes across/captures one that could aid in finding a cure to RM a boy named Samm, you follow Kira as she learns from and about him about his secret mission, about how they're operating on their own race against time, among other aspects.
There's a lot of action, betrayal, politics, science, technology, psychological turns, and character interactions in this novel that feel vivid and engaging to keep you reading until the last

page.


In sum, I really enjoyed "Partials" and eagerly await the sequel,


Overall score:,/How do I love thee, Partials Let me count the ways,

Thy witty, spicy dialogue, If youre a fan of Firefly/Serenity or Buffy the Vampire Slayers the show, not the movie whipsharp banter, youre going to love this book.
Its got the same kind of effortless, rapidfire discourse Joss Whedon injects in his cultclassic shows, A lot of authors shoot for this and fail miserably Wells doesnt just succeed, he excels at dialogue, I could seriously have read and enjoyed this book purely for the banter,

Thy heroine be neither ninny nor copycat, I never thought Id say this, butKatniss, this girl Kira could kick your ass, Kiras geniuslevel smart, loyal, brave, stubbornand, though weve seen these characteristics a million, billion times, somehow wholly unique, Maybe because Kiras not running around trying to sacrifice herself for a boy she chooses the cause every time, no matter what the cost.
And, on that note:

Thou art a great crossover book for boys, I dont care what authors and publishers say theres too much romance in mainstream YA to make it attractive to boys of the same age group.
The romance in Partials, though, is minimal, Kira is already involved in a healthy relationship when we meet her, and the introduction of Samm doesnt threaten that relationshipat least, not in the way were used to seeing.
Dont get me wrong, I enjoy sampling the fruits of forbidden and/or starcrossed love as much as the next YA readerbut I didnt realize how burned out on breaths catching and long, meaningful stares I was until they werent there, and I felt refreshed by their lack.
So, if youre looking for a book for a teenage boy, one that has hardly any mushy scenes, but many gunfights and military maneuvers and escapes by sea and ASPLOSIONSget him Partials.


Thou makest science fiction easy and fun, I was a little nervous when I realized how important virology was going to be to the plot.
I like a little science in my booksit adds to the realismbut lots of books go overboard on the intricacies of the science, and then I just get confused.
But Partials took a complex idea and broke it down into smaller, digestible pieces, I understood it without feeling talked down to, and therefore my enjoyment of the story and all its implications wasnt dulled.


Thou layest thy foreshadowing with a light hand on the brush, Its annoying to predict how the book is going to end within the first three chapters and then, three hundred pages later, find out you were completely right.
Partials has two major plot twists, One I sort of saw coming, but the clues were so subtle, and buried in conflicting information, that I doubted myself until the reveal.
The other I was completely blindsided bybut when I found it, I was annoyed that I hadnt guessed it earlier, because everything I needed to figure it out was there all along.


And there you have ita book that Im going to go out on a limb and include in my top five of, even though were not even a quarter of the way through yet.
Please to enjoy.
Humanity is all but extinguished after a war with Partialsengineered organic beings identical to humanshas decimated the population.
Reduced to only tens of thousands by a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together on Long Island.
But sixteenyearold Kira is determined to find a solution, As she tries desperately to save what is left of her race, she discovers that that the survival of both humans and Partials rests in her attempts to answer questions about the war's origin that she never knew to ask.


Playing on our curiosity of and fascination with the complete collapse of civilization, Partials is, at its heart, a story of survival, one that explores the individual narratives and complex relationships of those left behind, both humans and Partials alikeand of the way in which the concept of what is right and wrong in this world is greatly dependent on one's own point of view.


Supports the Common Core State Standards, Intense with highly sophisticated world building Partials is a fantastic addition to the dystopian genre, Babies don't survive and the youngest human on earth is nowyears old, Withof the population gone, killed by a new epidemic, Kira is determined to find a cure to save humanity.


I have to start with Kira because she is an excellent protagonist, She is incredibly determined, and this presence throughout the novel of pure dedication to her cause is all consuming.
You want her to succeed so badly that it becomes a truly captivating read, This is not her only quality she is also strong, confident and outspoken, These are all traits that make a wellrounded, easy to root for protagonist if you ask me, I clicked with her almost instantly, She is shadowed by quite a few secondary characters as well who are equally of value to the story.
Some of them are more developed than others, but they all have great personalities that really fill up the pages.


One thing that stands out from this book that actually surprised me, is the lack of a romantic plot.
Yes the protagonist has a boyfriend, but we barely see them together, She's not one to forget that this is the end of the world because a cute boy happens to pass by.
The plot saving humanity comes first! Surprising right I do enjoy romance, but I was relieved to see that, finally, we've got a dystopian not powered by a love story.


I had heard this novel was a bit on the scientific side which made me a bit wary because me and science are not great friends.
Therefore, I surprise even myself when I say that the science added to the story is what makes it the most interesting.
It turns everything that is happening in this future world completely realistic, and truly alarming, Instead of simply being told that there is a virus without a cure, killing all our babies, we go in deeper with Kira researching what exactly is happening inside our bodies, and why a cure still hasn't been found in over a decade.
It's not overwhelming by any means, It was neither confusing, nor boring, The only thing it made me, was fascinated,

The Partials almost made us extinct, the Voice is rebelling against the few surviving humans, this leaves us with a story full of villains.
What does this promise Intensity! It does take a little bit to get into a fast pace, but once it does it's especially action packed until the very end.
We also quickly realize that there is no clear picture on who the enemy really is, or who we should trust.
This essentially turns an already exciting plot into an intense roller coaster ride full of fear, uncertainty and surprise.
With no shortage of dystopian novels on the shelves nowadays, make sure that this one ends up on yours!


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So we finally managed to engineer supersoldiers, . . and then they decide to revolt,
Go figure.
And even though they were winning the war, they decided to release a virus that wiped out the vast majority of humanity.
The humans who were resistant to the RM virus live together now, but their numbers are dwindling, Babies die within a few days of being born, and time is running out to find a cure,
Kira is a sixteen year old medic who believes that the cure can be found within the Partials genetic code, and she's determined to find a subject to help her prove her theory.
Unfortunately, there is a civil war brewing within her small community, and the government officials are too preoccupied with keeping the peace to listen to her.
There's also the small problem of her being too young for anyone to take seriously, Once her best friend becomes pregnant, though, Kira's determination to find a way to save the babies goes into overdrive.
With the help of her closest friends she sets out on a dangerous journey that will change everything, especially Kira's understanding of what it means to be human.


I'd seen some bad reviews of this one, but it looked so darn cool that I finally decided to give it a try.
I'm glad I did, because it turned out to be a good read, The characters were different than I thought they would be, and I love being surprised by things like that.

For example, I thought I knew how the romance would pan out, You know, the old boyfriend turns bad, and the new guy is a dream
Not so much,
Kira's childhood sweetheart, Marcus, is really funny and laidback, And even though I didn't feel a passionate burn coming from those two, it still felt like they needed and respected each other.

Also, I'm a sucker for a guy with a sense of humor,
Samm is well, he's interesting too, but I don't want to give anything away, At any rate, the plot doesn't focus on romantic stuff as much as I thought it would, I think it's because Kira is a pretty of a selfcontained character who isn't consumed by thoughts of boys.


I know, right! What's wrong with that girl

I also thought I had the secret twist figured out within the first few chapters.
A couple of chapters later, and I just knew I was wrong, Then I was right then I was wrong again, Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, something would pop up and poke holes in my theory.

Good job, Mr, Wells! You had me going in circles right up till the final GOTCHA moment!

I don't recommend this if you're looking for a romance driven book, but if you've been dying to read a dystopian novel about androids taking over the world, then you may want to check this out.


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