Ringer, Version 1 audiobook

Full Review on The Candid CoverI have been awaiting this second instalment in the Replica series for a year now, and I was not at all disappointed with the outcome. Ringer is just as eerie, and the original layout of the book is the same as the first. My favourite story was Gemma’s, but Lyra’s is still gripping. If you have yet to pick these books up, I definitely recommend that you do so this fall.This sequel to Replica tells the story of human clones and mistaken identity. What is interesting about this story in particular is that Lyra and Gemma’s positions are now swapped. Gemma is mistaken for a Replica and imprisoned while Lyra is on the hunt for a cure for her illness. I can’t say too much because of spoilers, but I really enjoyed the scientific aspects of the book and the well-thought out plot twists. Ringer is full of intrigue and is the perfect conclusion to the Replica duology.What is so unique about the way Ringer is written is the multitude of reading options provided. Gemma and Lyra’s stories are separate, yet they connect. Because of this, the reader can either read each perspective separately or alternate after every chapter. Because I read the ebook edition of this book, it was hard to alternate, but it is interesting how both stories are so synced. I love the setup of the Replica books, and I would definitely like to see more books with this format.Of the two stories, I personally enjoyed Gemma’s better. I liked her more as a character, and her experiences contained more action and suspense. There are also more sci-fi aspects in her story, which I preferred to Lyra’s more contemporary story. Lyra’s story is still enjoyable, but compared to Gemma’s I just found it to be a bit lacking.Ringer is the action-packed sequel to Replica in which Gemma and Lyra’s positions are switched. I enjoyed the originality of the plot and the creative layout of the book itself. I personally preferred Gemma’s side of the story, but both stories are still thrilling.

I am speechless. I didn’t know what to expect from this second book (I don’t read the synopsis before reading a book, I don’t want any spoilers), and I LOVED it! It is a whirlwind of events and emotions that unfolds just right at the end of the book. I read the book alternating chapters between Gemma and Lyra, like I did with the first book, and it helps to build the suspense of the story. Loved it❤️Many thanks to the publisher for my early copy!!

“Words could make anything: that was their great power, and their great danger.” I loved Ringer just as much as I loved Replica - and I’m so happy about it. Ringer builds on the momentum of Replica, and we look even deeper at what it means to be human, and what rights are given to those who meet that definition. Gemma and Lyra have both escaped the Haven Institute, but the troubles they face are just beginning. Lyra and Caelum begin searching for a cure to heal her, and uncover a shocking connection to their past. When Gemma and Pete go to warn the newly freed replicas that Gemma’s father, Geoffrey, might not have been as altruistic as he seemed, the two are mistaken for the escaped replicas and taken to a Haven holding. Trapped and alone. With even more suspense and thrills, Ringer is a fantastic conclusion to this thought-provoking science fiction duology. Things I Liked Gemma and Lyra’s journey is once again emotional and compelling. We see each girl trying to move forward from the life-changing events that happened over Spring Break. Each girl is going through a sort of fish-out-of-water experience, where they are forced to grow and evolve. We really see each girl’s strength and determination. Where even in the face of the unknown , they continue to move forward. We see both girls deal with feeling powerless and fear, and move to a confidence in themselves and a hopefulness that was really easy to connect to.I LOVED seeing Lyra and Caelum learning about the outside world. It was heartbreaking and frustrating seeing them having to figure out everything on their own. There were a few chapters with side character POVs and I absolutely loved them. I think this is just a feature I love in books, because I’ve never not liked them. They help establish the world outside of our main characters and give this full-world feeling to the story. We actually get to see Dr. Saperstein, or God as Lyra calls him, for more that just passing moments. I really liked getting to see things from his perspective and learning his reasoning behind his drive and dedication to his research. Seeing him elevated him from the boogeyman of book one, to a person with values and beliefs, that while they might not match our own, drive him toward his goals.There was even more suspense in this book than the previous one! There’s this environment of uncertainty and uneasiness that draws you in. I think reading in alternate chapter helps further elevate the tension as well. Quotes “Maybe there was nothing to being normal except the decision to do it.”“You can’t make people with science. We’re all born a collection of cells and senses and chemical patterns, we have to become human.”“Maybe all people were the same - they all wanted different things. But they all demanded the right to want whatever it was they wanted. They all thought of it as their birthright.”“That was the true gift: to have a story that was still unfolding…”“They could have been anyone, going anywhere. There was a joy in that, in the absorption: they were caught up in the great big heartbeat of the world. They were infinitely large and infinitely small. They were a single vein of feeling, an infinitely narrow possibility that had somehow come to be.” Things I Didn’t Like I felt like Gemma’s dad was a little too absent in the story. It seemed like he was connected to everything, even if only tangentially, but I wanted him physically present.I wish another character had more of a presence in the story as well. They play a pretty important role, especially in Lyra’s journey, but they was pretty underwhelming overall. I liked everything we saw of them, but I wanted moreI love how much this duology makes me think - it really just grabs me from page one and I don’t want to stop! I love seeing the replicas and how their experiences have changed how they view the world and morality, I love the emotional journey and the parallel struggles we see in Gemma and Lyra. While I would have liked more from some characters, I was satisfied with the story as a whole. This is just a great finale that left me feeling hopeful, happy, and peaceful. I received a copy of the book from HarperCollins via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from an ARC and subject to change.

3.5 stars. I definitely liked the first book better

I love love Lauren Oliver and the Replica series is so unique and interesting. They are like 500 pages but I devour them. Ringer is just as fast paced as Replica. I love the two different stories. I always read Gemma first, and her story is always my favorite. I do enjoy Lyra’s story too. This story was just as fun and intriguing as the first one. Lauren Oliver never lets me down.

The story of Gemma and Lyra continues in this sequel to "Replica" and the action is intense. Both couples -- Lyra & Caelum and Gemma & Pete -- find themselves in one dangerous situation after another. The future looks very bleak for them, but there is hope where there is love.As with "Lyrica", I alternated from one book to another to read the narrative in a linear fashion. I find it more rewarding to see the story proceeding from both perspectives.Fans of Lauren Oliver's other books will not be disappointed in this new title. It will also appeal to those who are concerned with ethical issues connected to cloning and biological warfare.

Rating: 3.5/5Review to come!

Rating: 3.5 StarsThis review originally appeared on We Live and Breathe Books•Pro: Action packed•Pro: We learn all the whys and whats regarding Haven•Con: There was a little bit of politics thrown in, and I am so over everything being politicized•Pro: The exploration of what defines our humanity was very interesting•Pro: I was really interested in the bioethical discussions that took place•Pro: I was pleasantly surprised by some of the characters•Pro: Oliver gave Gemma and Lyra the love they were seeking, both familial and romantic•Con: Not sure this needed to be a series. •Pro: The format was used quite well, as there were a few great reveals. (I read Gemma first)•Pro: Both Lyra and Gemma get satisfying endingsOverall: An enjoyable and action packed journey of self discovery. I appreciated many of the themes explored - love, family, humanity, but not sure we actually needed a second book. BLOG | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN | FRIEND ME ON GOODREADS

Ringer by Lauren Oliver *3.5 stars* 01/07/2018.I listened this audiobook with the alternate characters POV choice, and that is the way I like the most. This is a hard way to mix some scenes for the author because when the characters Gemma and Lyra are together or close to encounter, the author has to be very carefully with spoiling the scene or making them repetitive. But the opposite happened for me. One of the chapters caught my attention regarding this matter because Gemma and Lyra POV’s are exactly about the same situation and same scene, there I could have a strong reminder of how different these two are. There were some minor details in this books that upset me, I didn't like the way it was posted, I think the author would be better off not mentioned Gamma ID at all than making the comment she made. That made the purpose of the ID roamed in my head throughout the whole book. Some coincidences also didn't fit well in my opinion, it need better development on this part. Strangely the pace was not slow for such a huge book. I loved the writing style, the narrator's language and perspective were beautiful, it was like listening a poet. To be honest, I liked the writing way more than the plot itself. Overall 3.5 stars..

www.bookworm221.tumblr.comThank you to Harper Collins for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.Ringer was just as good as Replica, it picks up a weeks before the last one and we see how both Gemma and Lyra are trying to fit into their new lives. Gemma is still with Pete and she still has her bff April but she is full of questions about how she came to be and she is trying to figure out where she fits in and who she really is. Lyra is also trying to figure out her life, only for her is a bit harder, there are so many things she doesn't know or understand that is difficult for her to make a life in the real world.This time around I read first the chapters narrated by Gemma and then the ones by Lyra (there are some extra PoV's but I won't ruin the surprise) and enjoyed it a lot more, Gemma's chapters were my favorite to read, the writing seemed a lot more compelling to me when Gemma was narrating. I enjoyed Lyra's as well she was very resilient and I admired that.I'm not sure if there are more books coming but if this is it I gotta say I really enjoyed these characters, the story telling was amazing and original.Instagram and Twitter @bookquotes221

5* for writing craft and structure4* for story plot. While I enjoy these characters, nothing jumped out at my feelings (maybe a bit of anger at Calliope). I enjoy the relationships and my favorite aspect of this is the scientific concept of cloning and diving into the question of what makes one human.