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Until the Beginning, by Amy Plum
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Amy Plum, internationally bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a heart-pounding adventure perfect for fans of Michael Grant, Veronica Rossi, and Alexandra Bracken. Until the Beginning is the sequel to After the End, which Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and the Young Elites series, called “wonderfully riveting.” In this stunning and exhilarating conclusion to the duology, Juneau has been searching for her people and for answers . . . and she is about to find both.
When Juneau’s clan disappeared, she lost so much more than her friends and family. She soon discovered everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie. Her people’s gifts were actually secret abilities that others wanted, desperately enough to kidnap an entire village.
Juneau set off on a cross-country journey with her new companion, Miles, to find her clan, which led them to a game preserve in New Mexico. Now Juneau’s people are finally within reach, and she will stop at nothing to save them. But she has a target on her back too, because unbeknownst to her she is the key to unlocking everything. To rescue her people—and herself—Juneau must discover what she and her abilities are truly capable of.
Until the Beginning, by Amy Plum- Amazon Sales Rank: #180095 in Books
- Brand: Plum, Amy
- Published on: 2015
- Released on: 2015-05-05
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.25" h x 1.09" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 336 pages
Review “Plum keeps tension high as she follows Juneau across the country, mixing in enough romantic spice to satisfy genre fans.” (Kirkus Reviews)“A satisfying conclusion.” (ALA Booklist)“There is not a dull page to be found, as action, adventure and romance abound. This heart-pounding book will take you on a journey that you will never want to end.” (Romantic Times)PRAISE FOR AFTER THE END:“Wonderfully riveting. A fascinating twist on the apocalypse, and a reminder that things aren’t always as they seem.” (Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series)“Exciting and tense! Prepare for the unexpected! You’ll stay up all night with this one!” (Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited)“Amy Plum creates a chilling world where the stakes are high and no one can be trusted. After the End will leave you breathless!” (Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series)“Misunderstandings and betrayals abound as Juneau and Miles set off on a road trip through the West, coming to appreciate each other in a slow-moving, believable romance.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“This fast-paced adventure novel pulses with magic, romance, and one humdinger of a cliff-hanger.” (ALA Booklist)“The fast-paced plot, rife with mystery, successfully moves the story forward. Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction will enjoy this unusual not-quite-dystopian novel with a dose of corporate espionage. And the cliff-hanger ending will leave them eager for future installments.” (School Library Journal)“Attractive characters and the fresh, present-day setting should hook genre fans.” (Kirkus Reviews)PRAISE FOR THE DIE FOR ME SERIES “I devoured this lush, mysterious romance, which delivers a refreshingly human heroine alongside a hero truly deserving of the title.” (Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series)“Move over, Bella and Edward. Plum introduces a world and a story that are sure to intrigue teen readers and will easily attract fans of the Twilight series.” (ALA Booklist on Die for Me)“The lush Parisian setting and gorgeous characters make this an immersing, franchise-ready story.” (Publishers Weekly)“Plum’s debut is the perfect combo of romance and thrills, with heart-pumping action that will make you jump and love that will make you cry out for joy. You’ll hang on every word.” (Romantic Times)“A fast-moving tale of star-crossed lovers.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))“Plum handles the intrigue and builds tension, ending with a major cliffhanger that should compel readers to the final book in the trilogy.” (Kirkus Reviews on Until I Die)“The historical elements and the magic evoked by the Parisian setting work to paint a full landscape that has a deep otherworldly connection while remaining entirely ordinary in the very best way. The story’s twists and turns are well paced and will have readers captivated.” (School Library Journal on Until I Die)“A swashbuckling final episode with plot twists and unexpected revelations.” (ALA Booklist on If I Should Die)“Plenty of well-paced tension. The author keeps the narrative moving along at a sprightly pace and handles the suspense well.” (Kirkus Reviews on If I Should Die)“This last book does not disappoint. Amy Plum is to be congratulated for her creation of the Revenants. It is a fresh and original mythology. It will be interesting to see what Amy Plum will come up with next.” (New York Journal of Books on If I Should Die)
From the Back Cover
"I have had a powerful weapon at my fingertips my whole life, but I'm finally learning to wield it. I feel unstoppable."
When Juneau's clan disappeared, she lost more than her friends and family; she lost her entire world. She discovered her life was a lie—her people weren't living in the wilderness because they were the sole survivors of a nuclear war. They were in hiding, hoping no one would find them and learn their secret: they never get sick, they hardly age, and they have the power to communicate with nature.
Juneau is closer than ever to finding them, and she couldn't have gotten this far without Miles. Although he originally pursued her with the goal of turning her over to his father, he has become her greatest ally. Even as an outsider, Miles has helped Juneau realize she is far more powerful than she'd ever believed.
But now the same people who took Juneau's clan are after her too. Somehow she is the key to unlocking the mystery of her people's gifts. To rescue her clan and protect their secrets, Juneau must push past the boundaries of what she was taught, to discover what she is truly capable of.
About the Author
Amy Plum is the international bestselling author of After the End and the Die for Me series. She spent her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, her twenties in Chicago and Paris, and several more years in London, New York, and the Loire Valley. Now she lives in Paris and swears she'll never move again.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Pales in comparison to book 1 By Ollie I was pretty lukewarm on this sequel, mostly because the characters were flat. And given that there is very little plot in this book, the quality of the characters is incredibly important, and I just could not connect with them.Let's start with my girl Juneau. In the first book, Juneau was kind of fantastic, albeit a little awkward because she knew nothing about the modern world. She was fascinating like a zoo animal--I honestly just kind of liked following her around while the reality of the world smacked her in the face again and again. In this book, she is Katniss Everdeen, arrows and all, somehow able to detach her emotions from her duties. This would be cool if I hadn't seen this so many times. And I honestly don't know much more about her. She's not very funny, she's not particularly emotional. She just...is. I wish she had some quirks or something that separated her from every tough, confident girl in YA fiction. But no, she's just like--"I like animals! I like my tribe! I like Miles! I am very good at living off the land!" Cool, boo. Except not.Miles totally lost me. All of his useless charm and bad boy swagger from book one is gone. He's became this kind of lovesick, slightly insecure guy who becomes single-mindedly focused on helping Juneau out. Which, sure, is actually a great personality rotation, given that he kind of sucked as a person in book one. But his suckiness made him interesting, and without it he's just not interesting anymore.I could not buy into the romance between the two. It went from zero to sixty. In book one, they made out once kind of randomly. In this book, they are full on in love and bumping uglies whenever they're alone. Their romance didn't make me swoon on any level. It just was, and nothing more. By the time the story actually picked up, I was just kind of over it. They launch into quite a few long conversations about pharmaceuticals and immortality and people who just seem to be evil for the sake of being evil.I wish that there had been some bigger differences in terms of pacing and plot from book 1, given that the characters had changed. It just wasn't interesting to me, and I found it hard to invest in anything that was happening.Also--video games =/= real life, Miles. So...stop pretending that Halo has prepared you for life. Stop.I would only read this for some closure on the plot, but as a novel altogether, it was unsatisfying. Kind of sad about that...
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nothing Too Fantastic By Wren Lee 22445886Amazon / GoodreadsWhen Juneau's clan disappeared, she lost so much more than her friends and family. She soon discovered everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie. Her people's gifts were actually secret abilities that others wanted, desperately enough to kidnap an entire village.Juneau and her new companion Miles's cross-country journey to find her clan has led them to a game preserve in New Mexico. Now Juneau's people are finally within reach, and she will stop at nothing to save them. But she has a target on her back too, because unbeknownst to her she is the key to unlocking everything. To rescue her people - and herself - Juneau must discover what she, and her abilities, are truly capable of.Juneau was still kickass. She was awesome. Discovering cool-ass powers and new places. She was cool. Juneau had powers. She has spirit and fight. I liked that. She was one of those characters I had a deep respect for. She cared about family. She cared about friends. She was ruthless when she needed to be. She was a fighter when she needed to be. But she could also relax. (She had to get used to the modern technology first.) I thought that her discoveries about the truth of her clan and her important part was interesting. Following that was a major dilemma. Should she stay? Or go? Trust them? Or not? She was forced to choose. And I respected her decisions.I started to grow respect for Miles. He became this strong character. Charismatic. A leader. He was born for this position. He was born to lead. I thought his becoming was great. He changed. The Yara changed him. The Rite changed him. He was connected to nature. He was connected to the world. This opened him up. Miles had many bad things happen to him. He had to suffer through many things. His mother's depression. His father's ruthlessness. And Miles had to accept these things. And with Juneau's help, he accepted his life. All these things made me accept his personality.The plot wasn't the best. The scenes at Hunt's farm/ranch/whatever were cool. The most of the book was traveling. While I don't mind a cool traveling-across-America book, this book wasn't meant for cross-country trips. I felt like it should have been more about the clan and discoveries.The clan rescue scenes were great, though. Miles's true nature came out. I liked that. And Juneau was willing to do what she had to for her clan. I liked her devotion. These scenes were pressured. They were careful. I liked how the action came in. And how the clan fought. They fought with everything they had because if they didn't...well...let's be positive. And all the betrayals? Oh man. You don't always expect betrayals.The romance was a bit unexpected for me. I didn't think we needed that. It was awkward for me. I felt like they didn't have too much chemistry. And you guys know how romance sits with me. I was never a big fan.I thought that Juneau did gain something because of the romance. She gained a friend. Someone to trust. And she needed that definitely. I felt like Juneau gained a friend, but she didn't need a boyfriend. The romance wasn't needed. A good friend is always great, though.The two were...okay, though. How they worked together. They were a good team. Her way with nature and her survival skills combined with his tactic knowledge. (Thank god for video games!) It was something else. Sadly, they didn't get many chances to work together. Sigh...The ending was great. A good end. It came the story closure. They were no questions. I felt like the characters got justice. (I have to agree with what happened to Whit. He deserved it.)The last scenes were great. Reunion with the promise of meeting again. The oracle part? Funny actually. I enjoyed that. Miles played oracle, telling Juneau exactly what she wanted to hear. That was great.The story ended. And there isn't anything I want from it. That's a great thing.Weather:Sunny with a chance of clouds and 50% chance of rain3.5/5
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This adventure will leave you breathless By Maja (The Nocturnal Library) Amy Plum, one of my most trusted YA authors, has apparently reached new heights. Her Until I Die trilogy has a very special place in my heart, but After the End is in a completely different category. With its imaginative worldbuilding and heroes we can admire and adore every step of the way, this duology is really every reader’s dream come true.In this second part, Juneau and Miles are outnumbered and outgunned. They have enemies on all sides and very few resources, but for Juneau, abandoning her clan simply isn’t an option. Plans need to be made and battles need to be fought, and Juneau’s sense of honor and responsibility through it all is stupendous.Oddly enough, Until the Beginning is a bit slower than After the End. It is a different book, focused more on Juneau’s introspection and crisis of faith. With everything she thought she knew about her world gone, Juneau has much to consider and make some very difficult choices for herself. Miles also faces some enormous changes and although the struggles with them somewhat, he quickly takes them in stride, as is his way. Unlike Juneau, he is more ‘go with the flow’ kind of guy, which is certainly an advantage when your world shifts from one second to the next.Their relationship develops beautifully in a very short time. There is a true friendship and companionship between these two, followed by deep and honest trust. When you have all that, love follows not far behind, and even though it happened in mere weeks, theirs was a connection I believed completely.There’s not much to do except wholeheartedly recommend this duology to all of you. Amy has shown us that her imagination knows no bounds and that she’s an author with so much to offer. I’m willing to bet that we’ll be getting many incredible stories from her, and all those updates about her life in Paris certainly don’t hurt either.If you have yet to meet Juneau and Miles, make sure to do so as soon as you can. From Alaska to Nevada, their adventure will leave you breathless.
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