Fiona doesn’t remember going to sleep. But when she opens her eyes, she discovers her entire world has been altered—her house is abandoned and broken, and the entire neighborhood is barren and dead. Even stranger is the tattoo on her right hand—a black oval with five marks on either side—that she doesn’t remember getting but somehow knows she must cover at any cost. She’s right.
Those bearing the tattoo have turned into mindless, violent beasts that roam the streets and sewers, preying upon the unbranded while a select few live protected inside a fortress-like wall, their lives devoted to rebuilding society and killing all who bear the mark.
Now Fiona has awakened branded, alone—and on the wrong side of the wall.
4 Star Rating
My Recommendation: Pick it up, download it. It is not only a good read but something different! It started off exciting and consistently stayed that way. Not saying there is non-stop action, but you'll stay interested - no doubt.
Recommended Age 14+ Things start off mysterious! Memory loss, tattoos, absolute destruction. This book had a fascinating concept. I love it when a story gives me something new to daydream about. The characters weren't very original. A young vulnerable girl and a young man with a chip on his shoulder who has a need to protect the girl - they fall in love, blah, blah, blah. Every new YA dystopian fiction has this same character scenario but Stung is among the few books that does it right. The never ending questions and the anticipation of the outcomes made this a great read.
Plot/Pace: Wanted to keep reading and reading. It felt like the more I read, the more I couldn't stop because I had to know what was going to happen next. It was never boring. As I said before a unique plot, at least for me. Yes there have been books about viruses decimating the population, but none brought about by a bee vaccine! There's some intrigue and secrets to keep the story interesting. The moments between Fo and her twin brother tugged at my heart!
Imagery: Not overly descriptive. Fo's flashbacks provided a clear vision of what things were like and how she felt. I even liked that they were italicized.
Romance: Niiiiice... Not too intense and the romance builds up over time. You get some of the best elements of young romance - gradual attraction, fear of loss, fierce protection and a declaration of feelings. The romantic scenes are wonderfully described - his fingers slide to the nape of my neck; my mouth moves with his, my breath flows with his....whoa!
Action: Throughout the book there were moments when I was on edge about the outcome. The author gives a good depiction of the entire situation. She doesn't just detail the fighting, but all of the elements of the confrontation. The anticipation leading up to it and the imagery during the battle. Even the dialogue is written so that you get a feel for the emotions of the characters.
Characters: Enjoyable. I liked the enigma of Arris. It was touching that Jonas' bond with his sister was stronger than his transformation.
What Irked the Shiznit Out of Me: Nothing
What Blew Me Away: Nothing
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