With that said, this is the first book in a trilogy (and there are novellas as well), so his character will probably develop even more as the story goes on. This was amazing for the story, I kept turning page after page after page and was excited, but it took a toll on the character development. The pace was like a snowball rolling down a mountain. That might have to do with the pace – which is very fast-paced. I didn’t feel like there were enough internal struggles for him, even though there were clearly things he should have been conflicted about, I didn’t feel it was translated well in his narrative. His character did feel a little bland to me. But, hey, like I said, stereotypical boy. Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy, raves that Taken is 'an action-packed thrill ride from beginning to end. He knows how to handle himself in tough situations, but he definitely thinks about girls a bit too much (considering the tough situations). Fans of Incarceron by Catherine Fisher and Variant by Robison Wells won't want to miss this magnetic first book in a gripping dystopian sci-fi series. Hallelujah! To be honest, I was getting a little burnt out with the “girl saves the world” narrative, so I was super excited to find out this one had a male POV. It has everything you’d look for in one: a society run 100% by government, a rebellion, a mystery about “whodunnit?” So, let’s just dive into the nitty-gritty of it: Taken is definitely an underrated dystopian novel. Erin Bowman is the critically acclaimed author of numerous books for children and teens, including the Taken Trilogy, Vengeance Road, Retribution Rails, the Edgar Award-nominated Contagion duology, The Girl and the Witch’s Garden, and Dustborn.
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