Quanta

I kindly received this ARC from INscribe Digital via NG in return for an honest review.

"I'd been born a Red Helix, but I'd chosen to be a Shadow Raven. A rebel, fighting against Doctor Nagi, his immortal Seligo, and everything they stood for. Usually."

Rating: 3.5 stars.

Confession time! I actually didn't realize that this was book 2 of the shadow ravens series. Book #1 is Cipher (The Shadow Ravens #1) However, jumping straight into book 2 didn't ruin anything for me, the author made it really easy to follow. I would even say this could be read as a standalone but trust me when you finish it, you'll totally backtrack to book #1- I certainly will!

I really liked this book, it was very enjoyable, the world- building is awesome too!

Let's jump straight into the plot.

"If pacing were a sport, I'd definitely be the world champion now. Too bad the whole being prisoner thing knocked me out of running for medals."

Quanta has been imprisoned for as long as she's known.
She is one of the most powerful, but also unstable Red Helixs- She's a seer, able to see the timeghosts of the past and the present.
She's been used and abused by scientists and nothing, not one thing can surprise her.
Until Altair Orpheus.
The green Helix- son of a politician and rebel by night.
she didn't see him coming but when he does,
everything changes.
Hope is a fickle thing,
especially when your life is on the line at every moment of everyday.

This book was so well written and engaging! I loved it.

Quanta is an immensely likable character with gumption and strength on the side.
This story is so complex and I can't even begin to start thinking about what it would feel like to live with her gift, i think I'd hate it.
But she does not conform, not matter how much pain comes about she fights to protect the cause she so believes.

She's also hilarious, so many intense scenes and then she'd say something that would make me burst out laughing.

Altair is such a cool character too, he's not dark and brooding, he's had a lot of loss and pain in his life but he doesn't let it define him. He's prepared to give up anything to stop injustice and once he meets Quanta, nothing will be able to stop him.

But seriously, I hated Altair's parents soo much , they're awful!! my goodness!

I do love his sister though, Cass is amazing, I hope we see much more of her in the next book.

This book is just so darned complex! The subservience, the slavery and the near royalties- The seligo. Its crazy!

And *shudders* Darren...if ever there was a way to describe it, Quanta nailed it, he's most definitely a "Son of a seabiscuit" . What. A. Creep. yuck, yuck, yuck!

So yes, I can't wait for the next book!

I really liked this book, I read the first book around a year ago and was really drawn into the world, along with everything else. When I found out the second book was going to have not only different main characters, but a different author I was pretty nervous. I wasn't sure how much I'd like the rest of the series. But I liked this book just as much and I was really pleased to see the other characters make an appearance.

Quanta was a really interesting character and had very strong resolve given all that she had been through. There were times though when I wasn't sure if she ever thought about her having any other kind of life, or if she had already completely resigned herself to where she was, even after meeting Altair.

Altair was a little harder to pin down. His motives weren't all that clear for a while. Until we saw what changed his mind about where he wanted to take his life.

The only thing that I kind of am on the fence about is the romance between Q and Tair. At times it seemed a little forced. In the first book the romantic implication between Cipher and Hunter seemed to steam more from them knowing each other in the past and then their continued online relationship, even if they didn't know at the time who exactly it was they were talking to. This time it seemed like it had more to do with the genetic match, and that came off as slightly forced. They never did declair love for each other but had it not been for the matching, I wonder if they would've developed anything past having a common goal.

That small thing that is hardly a big deal aside, I really did love this book and I am really looking forward to continuing the series. It's a very unique and exciting world.

RATING 4.5 STARS

Quanta is book two in the Shadow Ravens series by Lola Dodge and Aileen Erin. This book was generously provided to me in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley, Inscribe Digital and by the authors.

This book was one crazy ride. Altair Orpheus is the son of a prominent Senator who has high aspirations for his son. At a young age, though, Altair, or Tair, became disillusioned with his life. He lives in a society that your status is determined by the tattoo you wear. There is a secret rebel society of Shadow Ravens, only obvious to fellow Shadow Ravens by the raven tattoo on their wrist. Tair has been leading a double life, secretly a member of the Shadow Ravens but leading the life of a privileged Senator’s son in order to get and pass along important information.

Quanta wears a Red Helix tattoo. All ‘Reds’ are considered dangerous, they have special powers difficult to control. They are usually just murdered. Quanta’s gift, though, is that she is a seer. She can either look back or to the future. She has been held for ten long years in the labs under the Senate building, studied, experimented on, and used for her sight. Most on the outside believed that she was dead. I want to take a moment here to pause and say how awesome and strong Quanta is. I believe she is about twenty by now. Did she ever break or give in to what she was subjected to? No! She remained strong and manipulated things to the best of her ability to keep those on the outside safe. This young woman amazed me to no end with her strength and resilience.

“The Seligo had tried to strip her bare, but at her core, Quanta was still Quanta, and she hadn’t been broken by her past.”

When Tair is asked by the head scientist, Dr. Nagi, to assist him with a top secret experiment, he thinks this is the perfect opportunity to finally get into the inner workings to get more information for the Ravens. But he had no idea that his life was about to change forever. As soon as he laid eyes on Quanta, he knew his life was no longer his own.

Tair knew he had to try to get Quanta out, but with layers upon layers of security, and Quanta was observed every minute of every day through cameras and two way mirrors. How could they ever escape?

As Tair and Quanta spend time together, they realize their bond is not a normal one. All Quanta has to do is touch Tair and she feels calmer. The images constantly playing through her head quiet. Along with this bond come abilities Quanta didn’t realize she possessed. Abilities that might be helpful in their escape.

This book was a crazy ride and kept me on edge right up to the very end. There isn’t really a cliff hanger but there is still much to be resolved. We also get to know Tair’s sister, Cassie, and I loved her. I’m hoping in the next book we get to find out more about her. There is quite a wait for the next book in this series, Quanta Reset, which will be a continuation of Tair and Quanta’s story. I think you could enjoy this book even if you haven’t read the first one, but the characters of the first book do re-appear in this one. The first book in the series, though, Cipher, is also amazing so you really don’t want to miss it. So start at the beginning, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Okay so you may have noticed how excited I've been for this book for a multitude of reasons if you've been following my blog long. I was beyond excited to receive and ARC for review, already had it pre-ordered but getting it early just means I can enjoy it that much sooner. And enjoy it I did.

Rating: 5 Cupcakes

Quanta is the second book in The Shadow Ravens series, this book is written by Lola Dodge. Now you can read it alone, the story holds it's own but it will have some spoilers of things mentioned that happened in book one, Cipher. So be warned there. That's it. Same world but this time we follow the path of another red, Quanta. She is a captive. She has a very rare and unique red power, the power to see into the past and different possible futures. It's dual prospective, so we also see things from Altair, a Shadow Raven himself but one that is on the fast track to becoming Seligo, the immortal elite, born to be perfect but a prisoner in his own life as well. When they meet it hits the fan and things start moving.

There isn't a dull moment in this book. I couldn’t put it down. I got so mad when people interrupted me from reading, having to remind myself I was at work so I couldn’t ignore them or yell at them, but still. It was amazing. I loved Quanta from the first moment. What she is living with, a test subject trying to use her gift to protect those she can while also trying to protect herself from losing what little control she has of her life. She is a lab rat and never seeing a positive future for yourself only ones with less pain would drive anyone insane. And Altair, he is somewhat of a know it all, but one you like. He kind of reminded me of Sherlock and House in a way, knowing everyone is out for something and noticing things others wouldn’t catch to use to his advantage. He is also completely focused on is work. He doesn't like the way things are and only plays along to keep up appearances for a bigger purpose. Constantly being watched and told how to behave to advance while others plan out your life, he has only slightly more control over his life than Quanta.

These two meeting was priceless. Her visions of him, of them, would distract the most strong willed person. Quanta has some hilarious lines that made me snort while reading. Priceless. I was stuck between understanding her reasons and wanting to strangle her when she made some decisions, as is par for most books. Images of them happy and in love kissing and snuggling, hopeful followed up by images of pain and loss and death are hard to sort. The happiness is so easy to want given her life but when the happiness seems tainted with blood, pain, and heartache is it worth it? Altair knows they are bound and he has to free her, not just because he feels it is right but somehow they have found a way to use her skills to hurt the shadow ravens. Neither of them will stand for that.

Quanta is also full of action. You have corporate espionage type thing going on, all 007 like working for shadow ravens and gun fights, chases, and more. There was always something happening be it action or with the characters that you wanted to keep going. Also it's hard to have covert conversations when your every move is monitored. I highly recommend this book! If that wasn't clear enough already. Quanta is out on the 13th so pick up your own copy and give it a go. Share any thoughts and questions down below in the comments as usual!

I received this Quanta by Lola Dodge in exchange for an Honest review.

This best way i can describe this book is 100% original. Dodge has created this stunning world that completely encompasses you and keeps you firmly engrossed within the pages of her universe. Quanta is one of the best heroines i have ever read. She has such a strong personality and yet she's relatable in a way that makes her seem real to the point you can almost feel her emotions.

“The Seligo had tried to strip her bare, but at her core, Quanta was still Quanta, and she hadn’t been broken by her past.”

Dodge's writing is absolutely spectacular in this book as Quanta's journey continues and she faces new challenges in her life. We also get to see her bond with Tair and what possible obstacles they will have to face in the future. I loved Tair and Quanta together and her predictions of the two of them in awkward situations had me laughing and enthralled in their story.

Everything about this book had me on the edge of my seat and this is possibly now my favourite YA book of the year and definitely my favourite book sequel as it is possibly even better than the first.

I just can't recommend this book enough. Its such a beautiful world and one you don't want to miss.

The second novel in The Shadow Ravens series, Quanta introduces readers to a future seeing red helix named Quanta. Kept in a laboratory for years on end, Quanta is forced to read the future to for her enemies and torturers. Through this she has survived, and it looks like help is finally on it's way, in the form of a handsome Shadow Raven undercover.
I loved this novel. I thought it was riveting, intense and romantic. I was captivated by the narration and the internal dialogue of the main characters, Quanta and Altair Orpheus. Both characters are diverse and lovable. The plot itself is captivating and very well developed. I found that the characters were also awesomely developed. By the end of the story, I felt that the characters were so rounded and solid I could talk about them as if I knew them in real life. This is the second novel in the series, after Cipher, and holds up the high standards Cipher had put down. Both novels are intense, action packed and ultimately adorably romantic. The romantic tension between Quanta and Altair was thick and tangible. I totally recommend Quanta, especially to romance lovers, and give Quanta the star rating of FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS!

I received this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was crazy in love with the first book of the Shadow Ravens' series and this one is no exception! 
I really liked Quanta, a red elix who can see every possible future, and Altair, who is her genetic match.
Altair was born to two Seligo parents, but decided not to follow their path. He's a cute nerd but know how to fight. I'm in love with him!
I can't wait to know what happens next!
My vote: 4.5 stars

This is the second book in a series, but can be read as a stand alone.

The story is just so wild and crazy, completely unpredictable, completely spellbinding. I was trying to keep up to the action, while at the same time trying to read faster and find out what happens next.

Totally unique story and characters, unlike anything I've ever read. And I can't describe it in any other way than spellbinding. amazing!

I loved Quanta. So. Much. I literally couldn't put it down until I finished it. As others have said, it does work as a standalone, but you'll have a better understanding of Quanta and Altair's world if you read Cipher first. Not a necessity, but Cipher explains how Hunter and Cipher got together, gives a more complete explanation of the world outside the lab (since most of Quanta takes place INSIDE the lab) including the helix system, and tells more about Eva.

This book was dark and sad in some ways, but ultimately I thought it really made us push for Quanta and Altair to prevail against tremendous odds. I can't say much more than that without giving away plot.

5 stars. Can't wait for the next book!

*ARC via netgalley in exchange for agreement to review*

This second installment of the Shadow Ravens series was a wonderful and enrapturing story of a girl trying to find her place in a world that rejects who she is. Quanta is the epitome of what you would imagine as a seer. I couldn’t help but empathize with her not long after she was introduced simply because she was so guarded and such a believable character in the world the author created. When we met Tair, I couldn’t decide what I thought of the surgery enhanced scientist. He grew on me as time passed and his concern for Quanta increased and proved to be more than just scientifically based. I hated Darren from the moment we met him and guessed long before Tair what he had been doing to Quanta. It was nearly impossible to not get attached to these characters as they discovered more and more about themselves and their purpose.

I found that because this part was written by a different author, it had a different sort of voice than that of Cipher, which was also one of my top books from almost exactly a year ago today. I can’t wait to see what the third book brings and if there will be chapters told from all four points of view or what. It would for sure make the read unique since each author puts her own spin on what they are thinking.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review, thank you to NetGalley and InkMonster for the advanced copy! I give this book five out of five beans because it truly kept me up into the wee hours of the morning because I couldn’t bear to put it down and not know what happened to the characters. I highly recommend this to anyone who: 1. has read Cipher and enjoyed it, 2. loves a good adventure with some true romance, and/or 3. has a taste for dystopian societies.