Book Review: Soundless by Richelle Mead

AUTHOR: Richelle Mead
PUBLISHER: Razorbill
PAGES: 272
STAND ALONE/SERIES: Series
SOURCE: Bought
OUTLINE:
In a village without sound…

For as long as Fei can remember, no one in her village has been able to hear. Rocky terrain and frequent avalanches make it impossible to leave the village, so Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom.

When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink. Many go hungry. Fei and all the people she loves are plunged into crisis, with nothing to look forward to but darkness and starvation.

One girl hears a call to action…

Until one night, Fei is awoken by a searing noise. Sound becomes her weapon.

She sets out to uncover what’s happened to her and to fight the dangers threatening her village. A handsome miner with a revolutionary spirit accompanies Fei on her quest, bringing with him new risks and the possibility of romance. They embark on a majestic journey from the peak of their jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiguo, where a startling truth will change their lives forever…

And unlocks a power that will save her people. 

MY THOUGHTS
This is VERY different then Richelle's other books. If you get one thing from this review, it's this don't go into this thinking it will be a typical Mead book. IT'S NOT! I can't stress this enough. I love how Mead portrayed the soundless-ness of the village in the book by letting us know when they were talking. I loved the concept of the idea, and I believe up until the end it was an interesting idea. I would of loved if this was maybe a duolgy or something because we're left with some many un-answered questions I think.

SETTING
I love that this takes place someplace very different then most books I read. I love the tiny village feel, and how everyone knows everyone. Mead did a good job at this setting and place she created.

CHARACTERS
I really loved Fei. I think Mead does an excellent job with her main characters, and making them enjoyable and kick-ass. I know that Fei and Rose are WAY different, and they come from VERY different backgrounds but they have a lot of the same qualities I love when reading. I love that these girls can be kick-ass and yet still have this heart of gold. The family connection between Fei and her sister is one of the qualities I loved. Fei would do anything for her sister and it shows through show much in this story. Fei tries to keep her sister from becoming something less.
Then we have Li Wei, who is a miner and going by their social standing is at the bottom of the chain. He was Fei's friend when they were little, and you could tell that they has chemistry from the start, but Fei kept denying her feelings because she was promised to someone else, but we all know how stories change, and once both them were in situations that they could be killed things change. I'm pretty happy that this was one of those stories where we know the love situation. Sometimes it better to have one love than many. :)

ENDING
It was way to easily tied up with a bow, and just seemed to quick and thrown together. There isn't much I can say without giving away the ending, but something about it kinda says cheesy. I kind of wish it had another story coming because I would have loved to see what happens with the characters more.

Book Subscription Box: Owlcrate for December 2015

What is Owlcrate you ask.

Owlcrate is a subscription service that sends you magical monthly boxes tailored to a chosen theme. Each OwlCrate will contain one new Young Adult novel, as well as 3-5 other bookish treats to help you get your nerd on.

The theme for February's Box is "Get Inspired"

All my goodies

• 'The Little Prince' Magnet ( Sandra Vargas )

• Da Vinci's Tiger by Laura Malone Elliott

• 'Reading at the Cafe' Mini Candle ( Frostbeard )

• To-Do List ( Boy Girl Party )

• What I Read' Journal ( Potterstyle ) OR...'Books to Check Out' Journal ( Imagineering/Chronicle Books )

• Exclusive Da Vinci's Tiger Magnetic Poetry.

• Spoiler Card

Fun: 12 days of Christmas Swap

Hey everyone so I was lucky to be part of Chaotic Goddess 12 Days of Christmas Swap and my partner was Jenna from Rather Be Reading YA. (To see what I got her visit her site)

I'll try to put some more pictures up soon.

Bookish Subscription Box: Lit Cube Unboxing for December 2015

Lit-Cube is a monthly subscription box for readers. We strive to pair hand-picked books with high quality literary-themed products to bring you a magical reading experience each and every month.

December 2015

WHATS IN THE BOX
Book 1, Story 1: The Christmas Cottage by Samantha Chase

Book 1, Story 2: Ever After by Samantha Chase

Book 2: The Humbug Murders by L. J. Oliver

You're  A Mean One Ugly Long Sleeved Shirt
Source Unknown

Ebook: A Titan for Christmas by Aria Kane (Free code YQ36E at bit.ly/freeTitan)

Lump of Coal Peppermint Soap by Michelle Ruff Designs

Book Nerd Lit-cube Ornament

Candy Cane Ruler

Pie Server from www.cleanteenpublishing.com
and a candy cane treat mmmmmmm

Book Subscription Box: Uppercase Box for December 2015

From the Uppercase Website

"Uppercase is a young adult book subscription box. Simply put: You sign up and receive a YA book and a bookish goody every month! Plus the subscription comes with online access to extras like a live book discussion & recommendations for similar books."

Book:
Not if I see You First

Goodies:
2016 Ya Quotes Calendar
Flower bookmark
Letter from Lisa

Book Subscription Box: Owlcrate box for November 2015

What is Owlcrate you ask.

Owlcrate is a subscription service that sends you magical monthly boxes tailored to a chosen theme. Each OwlCrate will contain one new Young Adult novel, as well as 3-5 other bookish treats to help you get your nerd on.

The theme for February's Box is "Myths & Legends"

All my goodies

• Exclusive Soundless bookmark

• Soundless by Richelle Mead

• Camp Half Blood Bracelet ( The Colorful Geek )

• Spoiler Card

• Mermaid Pocket Mirror ( My Clockwork Castle )

• Castle Locket Necklace ( The Geeky Cauldron )

• Exclusive Vampire Academy tattoos.

• Fairytale Tea ( Adiago Teas )

• Spoiler Card 2

Book Subscription Box: Upper case Box for November

From the Uppercase Website

"Uppercase is a young adult book subscription box. Simply put: You sign up and receive a YA book and a bookish goody every month! Plus the subscription comes with online access to extras like a live book discussion & recommendations for similar books."

Book Subscription Box: Lit Cube Unveiling of November

Lit cube is another bookish subscription box that I decided i would try out for a few months. This is my first box from them. You can either enjoy the video of me unveiling it, or just scroll down and see the pictures.

This is all the stuff that came in Novembers Lit Cube. 

This is just actually a mirror

This was the book that came in the box, and honestly I've never heard of it. 

($19.99 value or cheaper through amazon)

 These cards above and below tell what came in the box.
Spoilers

5x7 Dracula Inspired watercolor Print ($6.99)

The was a dracular inspired journal that was exclusive to lit cube.
($9.99)

Black Cherry Lip Balm by Lippincott Soap Company, LLC

($4.00)

This is just a pen in the form of a shot.

(I think you can get a pack of 6 or so from Amazon for about $4.00)

This is one of favorite things that have come out of the boxes (besides certain books)
I've been wearing since I got it, and it came just in time for the colder weather in Texas.

 These are exclusive to lit cubes boxes and each month a little card with the theme of the box and month/year come in it.