Thursday, January 20, 2022

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Elite (Collective Underground #2) by Kristen Young

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Elite (Collective Underground #2) by Kristen Young. I really enjoyed the first book, so I was excited to start this sequel. It took me just a little bit to get settled back into this world, but once I did, I couldn't read it fast enough.

About the Book
Where do you find safety when your world is falling apart?

Apprentice Flick thought the Elite Academy was the answer to all her problems. But the revelation of her past turned everything upside down. Now, she is caught between two worlds set on a collision course.

Will she embrace the chaotic memories that flood her every waking moment? Or will she run to the security of her Elite training?

Discovering her parents’ identities takes her to a secret underground bunker where she finds new friends, opportunities, and maybe even love. But Flick must decide where her allegiances lie soon, or the Triumph of Love festival might bring about her demise.

Book Beginnings
My name is Kerr Flick. Or Cadence. Or...something. I don't know.

Friday 56
I feel the ache of the distance that has grown between us. Our easy friendship seems like an age ago now.

What have you been reading lately?

18 comments:

  1. How does a person not know their own name. That beginning is interesting. The second quote is so heartbreaking.

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    1. Right? I really felt for the main character. Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading! :)

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  2. The beginning is catchy. I woke up from a knock on my head that had me wondering the same thing - just what exactly is my name. My head cleared in a minute, but still, it is disorienting. I believe I might need to add this one and the one before it to my TBR.

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    1. Yeah, it's gotta be so disorienting, and scary, not remembering your own name. Thanks for coming by! Happy weekend! :)

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  3. I'm curious due to that beginning. The back story should be wild! Happy weekend!

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    1. Yeah, she's got a really interesting story. Thanks for visiting! Happy weekend! :)

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  4. Both are books start with introductions of sorts this week.:-) I haven't tried this series, but it sounds good. I hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. It's really good if you're in the mood for a dystopia. I've enjoyed it so far. Thanks for coming by! Hope you have a great weekend too! :)

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  5. I love the cover. It sounds interesting, enjoy! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/01/first-line-friday-song-of-silence.html

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    1. I've really been enjoying it. I love it when I can find a good Christian dystopia. There's not enough of them out there, in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by! Happy weekend! :)

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  6. I might have to look into this series. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. It's really good! Thanks for visiting! Happy reading! :)

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  7. That first line is great! :) Enjoy your weekend, Ashley.

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