Omg talk about a roller coaster read wow this book kept me on the edge of my seat threw out I just couldn't put it down this writer keeps you hooked and once your hooked your not letting go I found this book thrilling the characters were fantastic and well thought out and the little clues all the way threw keep you guessing until the end this book stays with you long after you close the book this book is well worth the read I promise you wont be disappointed

I've waited too long to review this and didn't make any notes so can't really point out specific things that I really enjoyed.

However I will say this was very gripping, I'd requested this due to the Comparing of THG.

The writing was wonderful, but I think it could be hit or miss for people (I personally love it) I've missed a GOOD Dystopian setting and this ticked off all of the boxes, I can't wait to carry on with the Trilogy

So the first thing that I saw about this book was that it was the new Hunger Games. Instantly I was desperate to pick it up and read. After all with the Hunger Games is over a decade old – time a new book takes over our lives.

This is a dual aspect story with alternative chapters filling between Grace and Hayden , our two protagonists. Both are on opposite sides. And both tangle in a forbidden love. Let the drama begin.

I really wanted to love this book – I could see the potential, and there is no way that I’m not continuing this series – but I did have a couple of issues. One was the romance. While I do like a bit of romance, when I’m reading a book that promises action I do like that to dominate. But this is only my personal opinion.

If your after a book that promises action and a tease of romance then this is the book for you.

Well, I am completely taken aback and pleasantly surprised by Anarchy, I was expecting it to be a typical YA type novel with characters I could love to hate and an overused, tired plot base but wowee was I wrong!

Anarchy began and ended with a bang, characters that rocked and a plot base to rival many a bestseller.

In Anarchy, the world has basically ended. “No rules, no government and no guarantee that you’ll be saved.” The city has been split into sections with each section belonging to a faction- Blackwing and Greystone are the key players in this book.

Hayden is the leader of Blackwing and he is the one of the youngest leaders in the area, his base camp is in prime location to know everything that happens around them. He’s young, but forced to grow up too quickly he’s also a force to be reckoned with.

His best friends Kit and Dax also the same but with their own unique quirks that make them their own kind of special -weapons master, tech guru you name it.

They’ve grown up together and go on raids together. It’s on one of these raids into a rival camp for supplies that Hayden meets Grace – our leading lady. Similar age to Hayden, similar back story, only she’s the enemy and Hayden finds himself caught by her.

Or does he?

Grace is the daughter of Blackwing’s rival camp Greystone and as such expected to pull her weight in this world that has gone to the dogs. But Grace is different – she doesn’t want to be like her brother or the others at the camp.

Anarchy is a story of loss, finding love and learning that not everything is as it seems. It’s a fresh taste of war and clashes between factions. It’s new beginnings in a world that doesn’t do them any favours.

I was pleasantly surprised by the content of this book. As I mentioned above I was expecting a typical YA novel with a tired plot but I was taken aback by the romance in this book! I wasn’t expecting that!

The writing style had a nice flow to it with an ease of reading and characters that were good and solid. I appreciate a solid foundation and characters and Anarchy provided this in abundance.

Ultimately this was a book that kept on giving and I’m really looking forward to the next one and to see where the story goes.

Bravo Megan DeVos!

'Anarchy' is the first book in the series of the same name written by Wattpad author Megan DeVos. DeVos's novels have gained her 30 million readers via the site, and there is a film deal also in the works. The book has been described by MTV as 'The Hunger Games meets The Road' and follows Hayden and Grace who are at the head of two rival factions, Blackwing and Greystone respectively, who are fighting each other for survival.

One of the best features of this book besides the exciting plot is that the writing is absolutely beautiful. That said, it will not be for everyone. My favourite author, Haruki Murakami, writes in such detail, and I feel the reason I enjoyed 'Anarchy' so much is that there is that same level of detail from DeVos. I am a huge fan of the style of writing and found myself totally engrossed in the story from very early on. The pacing is pretty great throughout, although there were times that it was a little lacking in that area, and nothing much seemed to be happening. At its heart this is a love story, Hayden & Grace's forbidden romance, and although I usually avoid books that have a plot based on romantic connections, I felt that in this context in worked quite well.

I highly recommend this to fans of dystopian worlds, and especially to those who gain pleasure from a detailed narrative. Ms DeVos certainly must be doing something right given her huge following and readership on Wattpad. I will be picking up the sequel to read over the next few months.

Many thanks to Orion for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

I really tried to like this book, but the language defeated me. There's a difference between details that add tot he worldbuilding, and details that are pointless. For instance

The back of his shirt that billowed out behind him as he ran had just disappeared around the corner when my brother came running from the opposite direction...."What the hell was that?!" he bellowed, telling me he had indeed seen him before he'd disappeared.

It's not necessary, it's harder to follow and it kept dragging me out of the story while I figured it out. I'm sure there are readers out there who'll love this much detail. Sadly, I'm not one of them. DNF at 15%.