Book Beginnings is a book meme hosted by Rose City Reader where participants share the first sentence (or so) of the book, along with initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice, and the rules are quite simple: Grab a book, any book, and turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader. Find any non-spoilery sentence(s) and post.
This week’s book:
Summary (from Goodreads): From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer, comes a high-stakes world of adventure, passion, danger, and betrayal.
Secret Identities.
Extraordinary Powers.
She wants vengeance. He wants justice.
The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies—humans with extraordinary abilities—who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone…except the villains they once overthrew.
Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice—and in Nova. But Nova’s allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both.
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I have only just started this one, but I already love it so much! I am enjoying the superhero aspects of the book, and the fact that the main character is actually on the villains’ side is so intriguing. The hype for Renegades is real, but from what I’ve read so far, I can safely confirm that it is well deserved.
Book Beginning:
We were all villains in the beginning.
Friday 56:
Adrian checked to be sure no one was peering down from any nearby windows, then pressed his fingers into the center of the suit’s chest piece. The armor clunked and hissed, folding in on itself like origami, rolling inward along his limbs until the suit was no bigger than a crushed aluminum can.
Lately whenever I read a book that’s hyped I end up disappointed but it’s giving me hope that you say it’s worth it. LOVE that first sentence! 😀 ♥
Right?! I am hoping that this one continues to be amazing. 🙂
Sounds like they will make a good team.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
I’d like a suit like that. LOL Been hearing good things about this one. Hope you enjoy it.
My Friday 56 from Cinema Of Shadows
Sounds like a lot of fun!
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I’m really hoping that Renegades is the book that makes me love Marissa Meyer. She’s a wonderful and sweet person but so far I haven’t liked her books which makes me sooo sad.
Thanks for sharing,
~Brittany @ Brittany’s Book Rambles
I hope that it becomes one that you love! 🙂
Why are they all villains in the beginning? Good hook.
My quotes are from Turtles All the Way Down
I’ve heard a lot about Renegades since it was announced. The quotes are interesting.
I’ve been waiting for the 4th for it to be released so I can buy it. 🙂 Happy weekend!
This sounds like exactly what I need right now… I mean, seriously! Action, adventure… I am in the mood.
I’m not sure if this is a book for me but I love that beginning!
I’ve been hearing mixed reviews about this book but I’m so glad you’re loving it so far. I can’t wait to hear your full thoughts on it. 🙂
I can’t wait to try this! 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
I love her books and didn’t know this new one was coming out next month. Will be looking for it.
slehan at juno dot com
I really enjoyed Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles so I’m curious about this one. That first line is really intriguing!