Sinless audiobook

If you like a smartly written story that makes you think while at the same time never fails to entertain you, if you like a compelling protagonist with a real arc who actively takes part in the story, I couldn't recommend this book more. It is indeed a page turner that will not stop surpassing you, a very well rounded story and over all just a good read.

A brilliantly written, page turning novel that hooks you from the start. Sarah Tarkoff has a way of capturing the reader and reeling them in with relatable characters in a dystopian world that somehow feels so entirely plausible. Short chapters make it easy to read for the young adult (or the busy adult) and I could easily see this being made into a movie or series! Looking forward to her future novels!A+

What a fantastic read! Sarah Tarkoff created a remarkable world in which to tell this story! The details, characters, and twists are astounding!World-building: A++Mythology: A+Suspense: A+++Plot-Twists: A++Girl Power: A+Guy Hero: A+Love Interests: AFeels: A+++For you clean-readers: this one does NOT have mature content.

This was a great read - fast paced, with a unique vision of a future world. The story is compelling and, while its an easy and fun read, it also presents the reader with serious moral/ethical questions about the price of peace, organized religion, conformity, and the role of beauty in our judgement of others, Definitely recommend!

The world in which being "good" makes one beautiful and being "bad" makes one ugly is fascinating. It has a quick-moving plot, with lots of twists and turns, but also invites you to think about deeper issues of what is good vs. evil. I couldn't put this one down! The only downside is that now I have to wait for the sequel!

Sinless is so good, it is " Sinful! "I loved the sci-fi elements along with the love story. It was a great blend of the two and I loved every page. I can't wait for the next two!!!!

Sinless is a masterfully written, especially considering that this is Tarkoff’s debut novel. It is a refreshingly original take on the dystopian genre, which has become so overused in recent years due to its immense popularity. The characters are well developed and the progression of Grace Luther, the protagonist, through the novel proves to be an insightful story. In describing the world of Sinless, Tarkoff strikes a perfect balance between creating a world that is familiar to our own, yet just different enough to make it so captivating. The themes and events of the novel are just as thought provoking as entertaining. I’m very much interested in seeing where Tarkoff takes the rest of this series and I hope it gains more mainstream popularity in the coming years. Overall, it’s a fairly quick read as most of it relies on dialogue. It can be read in a day or two. I would highly recommend it to anyone, who, like me, typically reads mainly dense academic literature and are looking for a small break from their usual habits.

Sinless is complex in its themes, yet felt effortless in its execution. It’s the kind of book you keep thinking about once you’ve finished reading— I already can’t wait to see where the author takes us in the second part of this trilogy!

Bien que Sarah Tarkoff a déjà (co)-scénarisé plusieurs épisodes de télévision (incluant plusieurs de la série Arrow), il s'agit de son premier roman et ce dernier est impressionnant de par sa maîtrise de la plume et on n'a pas l'impression de lire un scénario de série télévisée (comme certain·es auteur·es tendent à faire), mais bel et bien un roman qui utilise les moyens du livre pour communiquer ses idées.La prémisse n'est pas nécessairement originale (j'ai en tête un autre récit/roman de science-fiction lu dans ma jeunesse qui avait la même prémisse (mais c'était dans un monde après la mort qui adoptait les traits correspondants au genre de vie que la personne avait vécu); plus un épisode de Rick and Morty "Rest and Ricklaxation" offre des éléments très similaires parfois), un monde où toutes les personnes soi-disantes vertueuses sont belles et les personnes qui commettent des péchés deviennent affreuses avec une échelle de gradation et un système hiérarchique (et religieux) qui se met en place et où les personnes les plus jolies sont quasi-instantanément considérée comme méritante et vivent beaucoup mieux (sans compter que les personnes "Outsiders" se retrouvent aussi avec des problèmes de santé très rapidement allant jusqu'à la mort parfois très rapidement si elles commettent d'horribles péchés).Cependant, elle amène cette réflexion complètement ailleurs et, au risque d'être cliché, tout n'est évidemment pas comme le monde apparaît (aussi belles soient ces personnes).Au fil du récit et des révélations, les personnes comme moi qui réfléchissent beaucoup trop en amont, vont trouver le roman un peu frustrant, qu'en est-il des sociopathes, le système ne semble pas vraiment marcher comme on le présente puisque le récit ne cesse de montrer des failles dans la logique, mais absolument TOUS les inconvénients et failles que je trouvais au récit et à la prémisse étaient par la suite adressés et rendait l'intrigue encore plus intéressante et poussée qu'on ne le pensait d'ailleurs. Tarkoff ne prend vraiment pas son lectorat pour des deux de pique et est très conscientes des lieux communs et clichés qu'elle exploite pour justement rendre le récit encore plus surprenant.D'accord, l'histoire d'amour est ordinaire dans le récit, c'est probablement la seule partie vraiment clichée du roman (et qui ne sert, soyons bien honnête, à rien au récit ni au développement du personnage sinon à lui faire avaler plus rapidement la vérité et à la faire agir plus vite, bref rien), mais tout le reste est très structuré et planifié et bien que le premier tome se termine sur une fin qui laisse présager plusieurs événements et rebondissements dans le tome suivant, on pourrait très bien se contenter de s'arrêter après ce dernier et d'avoir lu un bon récit.Bref, un roman intelligent au niveau de son intrigue, intéressant et aussi, soyons honnête, très accrocheur!

Excellent book. The story line and the characters kept me wanting more. I couldn't put the book down. This is a must read for everyone. What an imagination! First time Author "Sarah Tarkoff" is a true talent. I can't wait for book two to come out. 5 stars for "Sinless"Eye of the Beholder......!Scott Harris

It's a fast-paced story set in the near future where good and bad are manifested in a person's looks. It was hard to put down. The concept of this Dystopian world is very intriguing and makes you really think about right and wrong, religion vs. science and to always question your reality. I loved all the twists and turns. I can't wait to read the next in the series.

A compelling tale that grips you from the very first page. Not only is this story fascinating and Grace an endearing character, this is a book that incites high emotions. Faith is expected to be a journey of individuals. Each person finding their own way in a dark, confusing cacophony of swirling religions and beliefs that covers our world. Part of growing up is learning the difference between right and wrong and determining our own sense of justice and fairness. Our cultures, our parents, our peers, our laws teach us society's expected moral actions, as well as consequences for immoral actions. For so many people, faith is a fundamental part of themselves. It is a hugely shaping and identifying piece of their makeup, giving them support, encouragement, guidance, hope. So even just reading of a sinister force latching onto faith, parasitic and conniving, twisting it into something force-fed and wrong. Even those who do not ascribe to a particular faith with feel a visceral response to the hijacking of a person's most private, personal thoughts.I truly enjoyed reading Sinless, but I did have a few frustrations. I struggled a bit with the sheer number of foreshadowing instances. They were blatant and so frequent. For me, these gave the impression of a narrator trying to force their audience to keep paying attention. "Don't stop reading, there's more coming. It will be worth it. You'll see." I didn't like these foreshadowing statements for the simple fact that they were unnecessary. The story is enthralling in its own right. The author's development of Grace and the other characters is superb.The writing felt very episodic, to me. It's an interesting writing style, and I think adds something to the story, but it was difficult for me as I am not used to it. The novel felt broken up into bite-sized climactic moments that did not necessarily feel like they led up to something, but resolved issues one at a time. Because I am not used to it, it felt very odd to me while reading Sinless. Upon reflection, the style does not detract from the story in the slightest, but rather adds something as I mentioned.The ending was the last frustration for me - literally. This is the first book in a series, and I am now simply dying to read the second installment! I typically wait for at least two or three of a series to be published before I start reading, so that I don't have to go through the agony of waiting for the next release date, but I couldn't wait to start and finish Sinless. So now I wait. I do look forward to the second book in the series with great anticipation!

A compelling tale that grips you from the very first page. Not only is this story fascinating and Grace an endearing character, this is a book that incites high emotions. Faith is expected to be a journey of individuals. Each person finding their own way in a dark, confusing cacophony of swirling religions and beliefs that covers our world. Part of growing up is learning the difference between right and wrong and determining our own sense of justice and fairness. Our cultures, our parents, our peers, our laws teach us society's expected moral actions, as well as consequences for immoral actions. For so many people, faith is a fundamental part of themselves. It is a hugely shaping and identifying piece of their makeup, giving them support, encouragement, guidance, hope. So even just reading of a sinister force latching onto faith, parasitic and conniving, twisting it into something force-fed and wrong. Even those who do not ascribe to a particular faith with feel a visceral response to the hijacking of a person's most private, personal thoughts.I truly enjoyed reading Sinless, but I did have a few frustrations. I struggled a bit with the sheer number of foreshadowing instances. They were blatant and so frequent. For me, these gave the impression of a narrator trying to force their audience to keep paying attention. "Don't stop reading, there's more coming. It will be worth it. You'll see." I didn't like these foreshadowing statements for the simple fact that they were unnecessary. The story is enthralling in its own right. The author's development of Grace and the other characters is superb.The writing felt very episodic, to me. It's an interesting writing style, and I think adds something to the story, but it was difficult for me as I am not used to it. The novel felt broken up into bite-sized climactic moments that did not necessarily feel like they led up to something, but resolved issues one at a time. Because I am not used to it, it felt very odd to me while reading Sinless. Upon reflection, the style does not detract from the story in the slightest, but rather adds something as I mentioned.The ending was the last frustration for me - literally. This is the first book in a series, and I am now simply dying to read the second installment! I typically wait for at least two or three of a series to be published before I start reading, so that I don't have to go through the agony of waiting for the next release date, but I couldn't wait to start and finish Sinless. So now I wait. I do look forward to the second book in the series with great anticipation!

Grace barely remembers what life was like before Great Spirit was there to personally ensure every person on earth lived a rightous life. Since Great Spirit let their will be known via the Prophets, the righteous, pious and good are rewarded with beauty and health. Any wrongful act is Punished immediately, and Punishment can consist of everything from just looking a little dull and ill to outright swelling of the skin and death. In this world, you know who is 'good' and who isn't at a glance.Teenage Grace is a preacher's daughter, and her face tells everyone how pious she is. She volunteers to help the less fortunate, she regularly attends her father's services. People aspire to be like her.Driving along with her best friend Jude one evening, they end up in an auto accident. Grace is pretty sure it wasn't her friend's fault--but in an instant, he's Punished to death.Depressed, Grace throws herself into her charity work. That's where she meets a boy that will change her view of this new world forever.Sinless is an interesting dystopian YA novel that at first glance looks like a future fantasy. It quickly changes into a dystopian conspiracy that draws you in deeply, fusing new ideas and classic science fiction themes. It's the first in a new series, and I'm interested to see where Tarkoff takes this richly crafted near future world.

I loved this book! The concept of good and evil manifesting in physical appearance is fascinating. But this book is much more than teenage angst and young love. Concepts of religion, spirituality, politics, and social class really challenge the reader to ponder their own actions (real and hypothetical) and how they would respond. Do you question teachings or follow along? Do you judge people based on appearances? Are there shades of grey and varying degrees of sin and “goodness”? I cannot wait to read the next two books to see how this story continues!