The First Ten Focus Group Feedback for Temptation Trials Rebellion
Because Temptation Trials Rebellion was Book of the Day, some of our most trusted members have carefully looked over the cover, the description, and other aspects of this book as a part of purchase-intent focus group. We then asked each participant in the focus group if they planned to buy and read the book, and why they planned to buy and read the book or not. Their answer to that question and reasons are displayed below. We call this awesome feature The First Ten Focus Group.
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Vickie Noel
As usual, the familiar author and the fact that I've sampled her book before is good enough reason to pick this up outside the program. I really couldn't decipher the cover art or what it portrayed, hard as I tried. Nonetheless, I enjoyed reading the sample. Brandy Truly weaves an interesting concept in this tale of restricted love. Weirdly, I wouldn't mind experiencing such a situation for the SINGULAR reason that it forces love interests to actually spend time to get to know each other with jumping into bed lol. Anyway, the author's manner of writing is quite engrossing, and it's always tough for me to pull my eyes off. I did notice a few errors though, nothing major. One was "pease" instead of "please." The OBC review had been exciting to read even though it mentioned some flaws which I was willing to overlook. After sampling up to Chapter 6, reading the entire book is a no-brainer for me.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 4:41 am by Vickie Noel.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Dolor
Since I had read the Temptation Trials Part I & II from this same author, I had decided to read this book even without The First Ten program. The title is thought-provoking. I think there could have been a better cover photo than this book has. The first ten pages talked about Cat and his sick brother, Cory. Cat would join the Temptation Trials as a Temptress in order to use the fund she could get from that show for his sick brother's relapse. Cory did know about the new Regime’s absurd law of arranged marriage at the age of twenty-one. Cat didn't tell him that she’d been chosen as a temptress—to tempt the chosen male candidates—whom some considered home-wreckers. I am curious to know the next events, so I will read on. The official OBC review had piqued my interest, too. Here are the minor errors I noticed:
*lacking necessary commas (,)*
Being on the show was her brother’s only chance, but he’d just encountered a relapse and she really didn’t want to leave him.
What if the experimental meds didn’t work and she missed out on precious time with him?
I have no further improvement suggestion for this book. Temptation Trials Rebellion by B. Truly is a #Dystopian novel combined with #Romance, #Paranormal, #Occult, and #Love. This book features Catalina (a Temptress who hopes to save his brother) and Sahara (a Temptress whom the regime promised to wipe her slate clean).
#Rated18+ #Thriller
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First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 4:38 am by Dolor.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Lorraine De Vos
I would have chosen to sample this book based on the cover and blurbs I read. After reading the first ten pages I am excited to see how this book will turn out. The author did a great job with creating characters that the reader can empathize with. I am already rooting for Cat and Sahara after only a few pages. The book does appear to be professionally edited; I did not notice any errors. Personally I did not like the cover, but the story is fantastic. The official OnlineBookClub review was excellent and gave a little more insight into what you can expect from the remainder of the book. I will definitely be adding this book to my reading list.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 4:32 am by Lorraine De Vos.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Ekta Kumari
I would have sampled this book as the plot revolving around an autocratic government made me curious. I think the storyline is very imaginative and carries suspenseful elements. I'm also intrigued by the phenomenon of blue mist that I read about in the sample. I'm hoping that it will be explored further in the book. Moreover, I also like Catalina's character; I would definitely like to read more about her. Owing to the above reasons, I'm going to read the rest of this book. As for the editing, I didn't find any error in the portion I sampled, so I consider the book to be well edited. The official review also details the book well enough and can be referred to by those interested in this read.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 4:19 am by Ekta Kumari.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Fu Zaila
I wasn't really tempted by the title blurb or reviews, but the sample was pretty good and well edited. I got the hunger games vibe from Cat and Cory, with Cat being forced to join the temptation trials. Madre was a new word I learnt through the sample. I liked how easily we get to learn that Cory and Catalina are pretty close siblings. There wasn't anything I disliked so I'd love to read further. And the trials sound interesting too.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 3:50 am by Fu Zaila.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Annelore Trujillo
I would not have sampled this book based on the genre, blurb, OBC review, cover and title. I didn’t read the first book as I wasn’t interested in the concept. After reading the first ten pages, I won’t be finishing this book. I’m still not really into the reality TV show this book is about. The trials are the only way to be able to choose who you marry. This isn’t something I want to read about. I did think the first chapter was heart wrenching. The fact that Cat was going on the show solely to save her brother was definitely emotional. It’s a great way to pull readers in. The book did seem to be professionally edited.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 3:49 am by Annelore Trujillo.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Gravy
As I have decided against reading this author before, and considering the fact that romance is not a major genre for me, I would not have sampled this without this program. The sample did not change my mind about it.
I didn't notice any errors, though the sample reads a little odd. The language used for the dialogue is often overly formal (I am instead of I'm, I will instead of I'll, etc.), I'm also confused as to why the women are 'Temptresses,' but the men are 'Tempt Men' and not 'Tempters.' It just doesn't seem to fit together, and that really bugged me.
I actually like the premise, but the type of romance it is puts me off. I also wish it wasn't quite so heteronormative. Personally, I would find a well done LGBTQ+ perspective in this world absolutely fascinating, but I digress.
I found several things awkward, such as Cory's apparent age. He's supposed to be seven years younger than her, which I'm assuming would make him at least thirteen, but he comes across as a fair bit younger. Cat makes note of the Enforcers multiple times, but it's written in a way that makes it seem like it's supposed to be the first time she's noted it. The whole bit with the bellhops comes across as contrived, which, given that it was so she'd meet one of the contestants, I feel safe to say it was contrived expressly for this purpose and feels it, and it really just did not work as a set up. At least not for me. (Also, while I'm on the subject of their meeting, this would never ever be allowed to happen on an actual reality show, so is very unrealistic, especially with the dictatorial government being behind the show.)
Obviously, this just isn't my type of book so I won't be reading it, nor would I be likely to recommend it. However, I know that this sort of romance has a large fan base, so I'm sure that many people would not have the issues I had with it. It's just not my thing.
There was a review for this book, but that does not have any effect on my opinion.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 3:44 am by Gravy.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Alice Heritage
It's unlikely that I'd have sampled this book without the programme because I haven't read the others in the series, but have sampled at least one. I also probably won't read the rest of it because the writing style doesn't appeal to me. I like the premise - the combination of autocracy and reality TV shows is an interesting one. The transparent blue mist that seems creepy is intriguing. I didn't notice any typos or errors as such, so the book may have been professionally edited. The writing style could be improved as there were many cliches - "greatest thing since sliced bread", "as still as a statue", and more. I didn't see an OBC review, which didn't affect my decision.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 2:47 am by Alice Heritage.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
AA1495
Had I not sampled the book, I would not have read it. I usually prefer lighthearted and pure romance books. However, the blue background of the cover caught my attention. Having read the sample, I thought that the plot was creative and unique. The concept of temptation trials seemed different. Catalina’s character was introduced well. Further, I liked how the author introduced the book and the series. However, I would have liked a more elaborate introduction to the author. While I found no major editing errors in the sample, I would have liked more spacing between paragraphs. I found the book interesting and hence, I might read the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 2:14 am by AA1495.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
briellejee
Based on the cover and title, I think I would have sampled the book. Both aspects are appealing and captured my curiosity at once. AS for the first few pages, I liked the author's writing style, especially in making the first few chapters short and intriguing. By barely mentioning the Trials, the reader would want to know more about it and why Cory, Cat's brother, thinks it's cool while Cat thinks it's really not. The introduction of Kincade as a possible love interest for Cat in the first pages was also a good thing. Sahara's character and backstory were also intriguing. All I can say is that the first ten pages really served its purpose in luring in the reader for more. I'm excited to know what lies ahead of Cat as she steps in for the Trials. With that said, I will be reading the rest of the book. I found no noticeable errors and the official OBC review was quite persuasive to tell me to sample this.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 1:03 am by briellejee.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
va2016
The cover and the title are indicative of the theme of the book. There is only one Amazon customer review. The Amazon summary gives a clear description of the plot. Based on the Amazon summary, I would have chosen to sample the book even if not for the First Ten program. As I sampled through the book, I found the narration describing Catalina's journey to Hawaii for the Temptation Trials, and her interaction with her brother Cory who is ill for whose medical expenses she is undertaking the trial. I have read the other temptation trial books before, and I found this book too reflecting the same story line and plot. As I am interested in finding out what happens to Catalina at the end of the temptation trial, I am going to read the book in full. I found the sample professionally edited. I didn't find any grammatical or mechanical errors in the sample. I didn't like anything specifically about the book. I could not find anything that can improved with the book. Although I found one OBC review on the book, my decision to read the book in full is based on my own sampling.
First Ten review added on June 9, 2019, at 12:40 am by va2016.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Heidi M Simone
Without this program, I would not have sampled this book. As I don't enjoy reading erotica or books that contain sexual scenes, the blurb, title, and genre would not have piqued my interest. Though I like the prominent blue color on the cover, I find the picture included to be confusing and off-putting. Even with its positive OBC and customer ratings, these do not affect my opinion of the book. I didn't see any glaring errors while I read, which is always a positive thing in any book. The author does a nice job portraying Cat as a loving sister toward her younger and sick brother, Cory. However, it is unclear what sickness her brother does have. Perhaps it's explained in the previous book or it may be referred to later in the book, but it would have been nice to know from the beginning. I'm also not sure how I feel on how quickly Cat found Kincade attractive when they met on the island. I know that's the nature of this book, but it seems a little too predictable. In general, I'm not a fan of too much sexual content in a book and I didn't read the first in the series. Due to this, I do not plan on reading the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 7:45 pm by Heidi M Simone.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Sarah_Khan
At first glance, I would not have picked up this book because I remember hearing about this series a while ago and there is too much sexual content for my taste. The Amazon blurb was nice and simple. The cover and title are pretty average. I liked that this book can be read as a stand-alone and that most of the books in the series can be read in any order. The first ten pages seemed well-edited. I was not expecting much, but as I started to read I could not help but have sympathy for Cat who is going into the trials for her brother. The temptation trials themselves seem intriguing and unique, but I can not get over the sexual content, so I will have to pass on reading the rest. I did read the OBC review for the other book in the series, but it did not change my mind.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 6:50 pm by Sarah_Khan.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
danielleamy
Based on the blurb I would have sampled this without the First Ten program. I love reading dystopian novels, so this sounded great. The cover is okay, but it wouldn't make me want to read it as it looks slightly dated due to the dagger images and the font used for the author name. There was only 1 Amazon review, which was positive. I probably wouldn't have bought this by itself, as I usually like to read book series in order.
Within the first few chapters there seemed to be a lot of characters 'blowing out their breath'. This phrase was repeated with various characters. I found a single typo "Pease don't do this." (loc 347). Apart from these small issues, the rest of the sample looked well-edited. I read the Official OBC review which made me want to read the book even more. As this can be read as a standalone novel, I will continue reading it. The first few chapters introducing Catalina and Sahara made me feel for their situations. I want to know more about how they do in the Temptation Trials. The Government takeover reminds me of The Hunger Games series e.g. contestants are entered into a contest, and the whole country watches them on a TV reality program.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 6:05 pm by danielleamy.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
OliviaLouise
Dystopia is always interesting to me, but I don’t think I would have realized this book is dystopian from looking at it. From reading the sample, the narrative feels a little YA (like a cross between The Hunger Games and Twilight,) mostly based on Catalina’s inner thoughts and interactions; for example, the way she and Kincaide interact in the elevator. Although I’m not generally a fan of YA-quality literature, I am likely to continue reading. I like the idea of reality TV as a dystopian device. I found no major grammatical errors, but there was an awkward sentence at loc 166 that read as a double negative: “Thus far, no couple had yet to survive Temptation.”
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 11:50 am by OliviaLouise.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Emy Katherine
A strict government forces people to have arranged marriages at the age of 21 unless they participate in a reality TV show (Temptation Trials) where their love will be tested. Without The First Ten program, I would not have read the book based on the title, cover, blurb, and genre. I do not usually read dystopian romance novels and am not fond of love triangles, but I must admit that reading the first ten pages changed my mind. I enjoyed the descriptive writing style and the realistic, engaging dialogues. Also, I found the characters intriguing; I definitely want to know more about the two temptresses, Catalina and Sahara. I did not read the first book in the series, so I was more than glad the OBC reviewer mentioned this second book could be read as a standalone. The book seems to be professionally edited; I only found one spelling mistake. For example, "Pease don’t do this" instead of "Please don’t do this." (location 368 of 5797• 6%)
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 11:02 am by Emy Katherine.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
gen_g
I have not come across reviews of this book; it is also professionally edited. I understand this is a retelling of the story from the men's POV; it's interesting, and we get to see an insight from Cory's perspective (Cory being Cat's younger brother). Cat has been chosen to participate in the Temptation Trials, and it's a pity that the siblings cannot contact each other during the time Cat is a participant. I currently have no suggestions for improvement. However, I will not be reading the rest of the book, as I am not in the market for dystopian fiction.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 10:49 am by gen_g.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Jsovermyer
The cover art is interesting, but I'm not for sure what is in the picture. I like the title, Temptation Trials Rebellion. I have read other books in this series and was immediately interested in this book. This is a romantic sci-fi novel set in a world where your spouse is chosen for you by the government when you turn 21 years old. The characters, Catalina and Sahara, are well-developed right from the beginning. Catalina is playing the part of Temptress in the Temptation Trials to get money to help her sick brother. Sahara was arrested for texting Calvin, her ex-boyfriend who was forced to marry a woman chosen by the government. Her charge was being a Floozy. If she plays the game her record will be expunged. She is playing to stay out of jail. The official review rated this book highly, I would agree with this rating. The premise of the book is unusual, fun and exciting. I didn't find any spelling or grammatical errors and believe that this book has been professionally edited. I am interested in this book and will definitely be finishing it.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 9:51 am by Jsovermyer.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Juliana_Isabella
I would have tried a few pages of this book if I found it in a store because I enjoy similar books like Matched and The Hunger Games, but I would be wary because the review mentioned that some plot events happened just for the sake of something happening, rather than because the characters' motivations drove the plot forward. In the first ten pages, there were multiple grammatical issues. In the sentence "Being on the show was her brother’s only chance, but he’d just encountered a relapse and she really didn’t want to leave him", there should be a comma after "relapse". The author also uses the term "Madre" awkwardly and incorrectly multiple times, which made me believe the woman was actually a household servant the daughter called "Madre" rather than her mother until it was explicity stated. Finally, I enjoyed the storyline, but there was too much telling and not enough showing in the descriptions of the Trials and Cory's sickness. For these reasons, I can't finish the book.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 9:16 am by Juliana_Isabella.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Sonya Nicolaidis
I was fully prepared not to enjoy this book, as it is a futuristic dystopian novel, along similar lines as The Hunger Games, of which I was never a fan. The title and cover illustration were very attractive, however, and the OBC review was good, but not convincing enough to make me change my first impression. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the mature writing style of the first ten. Also, the grammar and editing seemed to be of a very high standard as I didn’t see any errors at all. I really liked the encounter between Cat and Kincade; it showed a lot of promise of things to come. Also, the idea of the pale blue fog was intriguing. I cannot say there was anything I didn’t like in the sample, and cannot suggest any improvements. Even though I did enjoy what I read so far, I can see the story developing in a direction that might bore me, so I’m not going to read any more of this book.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 8:46 am by Sonya Nicolaidis.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Mercelle
Judging by the cover, I wasn't going to read this book, but the OBC review urged me on when it mentioned that the setting for the story is a dystopian future where arranged marriage is compulsory. When I read the first ten pages, I liked that Cat agreed to participate in the reality show because her family needed the money. Since I noticed no errors, I will conclude that the text underwent professional editing, but I won't read the rest of the book because it doesn't appeal to me. As it is, there's nothing I would change about the bit I read.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 4:55 am by Mercelle.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Nisha Ward
It's kind of strange. The whole idea of this book is based around a twist on the traditional Bachelor concept, which I never liked, but I like it here. Catalina's desire to help her brother and her exasperation at the contest is already apparent from the first chapter, and her meeting Kincade and confusing him for a bellhop at first was fun. Nothing about this book seems extraordinary, but it draws me in anyway, which is a good sign. Having no errors and agreeing with the review, I will continue this book.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 3:00 am by Nisha Ward.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Cristina Chifane
If it hadn't been for the first ten program, I wouldn't have read this book since its topic is much too similar to that of some matchmaking TV shows. However, the cover looks great and the title is not bad either. What's interesting is that the same book seems to be rewritten from men'sPOV, after the first book in the series showed women's POV. The blurb says this book would focus on men's POV, but in the pages I've read the focus is on 2 women's POVs, Cat and Sahara. The sample had its interesting parts, like the first interview the two women had on the temptation island. I couldn't find any editing errors, but, on the whole, I got rather bored. The plot seems predictable and I'm not exactly interested in discovering who cheats whom and who marries whom. I was disappointed that the OBC review didn't include a more detailed summary and references to the protagonists and their evolution. Apparently, the book will have lots of nature content and will focus less on character development. Because of the unrealistic characters and situations, I won't be adding it to my reading list.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 2:40 am by Cristina Chifane.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
srividyag1
The title and cover page shows that this is a fantasy. The review mentions that this is a dystopian romance where the right to choose one's mate is only for those who pass the trials. Else they'll be forced to arranged marriage. I read the sample where Cat says good bye to her sibling Cory to go to the island for the trials. In the next chapter, Cat meets a few of her fellow contestants. This seems like an episode of the bachelorette. The entire concept is disgusting, but it's the reality in many countries. There, no-one has the right to choose their love, and they're forced by caste and religion to choose only within the community. It's a sad truth that this dystopia is many people's past and present. The book seems well edited. I'm not going to read the rest of the book because I'm not interested in dystopian romance.
First Ten review added on June 8, 2019, at 2:10 am by srividyag1.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
LV2R
The book title and cover were both OK, but I was not sure if I wanted to read the book or not. The Amazon Blurb gave a thorough description of the story’s plot. The only way to escape the dictator’s arranged marriages when a person turns 21 years old, is to enter the Temptation Trials and succeed in avoiding temptations of the show’s Temptresses and Tempters. The first ten pages described Catalina, who will be a contestant on the show as a Temptress. She only wants to earn money to help provide new drugs for her brother’s recovery from an illness. I best liked that the trials that Catalina will participate in, will be in Oahu, Hawaii. I think this will be a beautiful place to have for the trials, and relationships will be very tempting indeed. The book seems to be edited well, as I did not notice any errors. The OBC review mentioned that there was a twist and that the time moved very quickly in this short, dystopian novel. Though the book has mature content, I want to read this book to find out what happens to Catalina. I am curious about how the trials will be played out. Will love or lust win?
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 9:26 pm by LV2R.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
HRichards
I probably wouldn't have picked this book up as I didn't find the summary and cover that compelling. Having read the sample I won't be continuing on with the book as it didn't really appeal to me. The sample deals with a woman in a dystopian society going on a state sponsored tv show that involves her being a seductress and having an arranged marriage. The woman is willing to do it as her family needs money for medical care for her brother. The writing is pretty good and I didn't notice any grammar errors. Those who like dystopian novels might like this book. The story didn't really appeal to me. I have not read any other reviews of this book.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 7:52 pm by HRichards.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Catherine Hsu
If I had not read the sample, I would not have read the book before reading the other books in the series. After reading the sample, I have decided to read the book, but I would still like to read the previous books first. I liked how the book provided some context, as I learned that the Trials was a hit reality show, but other than that, I would definitely want more background knowledge by reading the previous books. The writing was very engaging also. It was professionally edited. I did not read an official review but that did not affect my decision.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 7:35 pm by Catherine Hsu.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Kelyn
Had I not been a part of this program, it is likely that the cover and genre of this book would have led me to investigate it. After having read the blurb, I was already fairly certain that the book was worth reading as it seemed similar to other series with this theme that I have enjoyed in the past. Reading the sample simply cemented my decision to read the book. The author writes in a very engaging manner and the action is fast paced and intriguing while still leading you to engage with the characters almost from the moment they are introduced. In short, I am hooked, possibly into reading the entire series! My favorite part? Hmm...that would have to be the moment Catalina and Kincade touched...although it did make me feel somewhat sorry for whoever it was that Kincade was in love with to begin with. The book seems to be professionally edited. I found no errors.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 7:03 pm by Kelyn.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Chelsy Scherba
I assumed from the title of the book having “men’s POV” that the entire book would be from a male perspective. I was surprised to see the first character perspective to be introduced was Cat, a female selected to be a temptress on the island. The book is well-written and very professionally edited since I couldn’t find errors. The review mentioned mature content, so I’m not very enthusiastic about that. The book is heavily centered on this content since the show Cat is going on involves trying to find your own mate instead of letting the regime choose for you. I really like the premise and the writing, but the content gives me pause.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 5:17 pm by Chelsy Scherba.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Stephanie Elizabeth
Had I not sampled the first ten pages of the book, I think I would have picked this up to read as it has an interesting title and the premise of the tournament sounds unique. After sampling the book, I will continue reading it as I want to find out if Cat's character excels as a temptress.
The book was well edited, and I did not find any errors. My favorite part of the book was Cat's sweet conversation with her brother Cory before she left. The author did a great job in conveying Cat's worry for her sick little brother. I think the book could be improved by providing more of a backstory about why they have come up with this Tv show, and how far does she have to go as "the temptress"? This book has an official onlinebookclub review.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 4:52 pm by Stephanie Elizabeth.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
lavellan
I probably would have not read the first ten pages of Temptation Trials Rebellion if it hadn't been a part of The First Ten program. While the Book of the Day review was positive, the review was vague and I had heard negative things about this series. The book seemed like it was professionally edited and I did not notice any errors while reading. I enjoyed the brother and sister relationship between Cat and Cory. I disliked the dialogue between the characters, especially between Cat and her mother. It did not seem very realistic so it was difficult for me to relate to the characters. As a result, I will not read the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 3:37 pm by lavellan.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Kajori Sheryl Paul
'Temptation Trials Rebellion' is a book written by B. Truly. The title, blurb, and cover did a good job at convincing me to give this book a try.
The first ten pages leads me to believe that it is dystopian romance. The new Regime arranges marriages for people when they turn 21. People need to compete in the temptation trials to get the chance to be with someone of their choosing. Catalina is chosen as a temptress for the temptation trials. She has agreed to do it to get money for her younger brother's treatment. I liked the writing style. I did not find any error. Hence, I think that is professionally edited. I will give this book a try as I like reading books of this genre.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 3:13 pm by Kajori Sheryl Paul.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
CataclysmicKnight
I've seen Temptation Trials stories as book of the day titles in the past, and I've always felt the same way - the plot is really intriguing, but I'm not into erotica. Knowing I'd have to skip portions of a book definitely means I'd pass it by if it wasn't the book of the day.
So this presents quite a quandary for me this time. This book is free, so I own a copy, and the temptation (get it?) of buying a copy to find out what happens is gone. It's funny that the book says it's from the men's POV, yet the entire two chapters I've read have actually been about a temptress on the show. It's interesting getting the insight from one of them though; a woman who's incredibly reluctant to accept the role and accepts it only to get money to save her brother.
I didn't see any errors, although the writing is a little repetitive at times. I think it'll be a long time before I make the time to read this book, but because it was free I do want to finish it eventually.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 2:14 pm by CataclysmicKnight.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
lisalynn
The cover of “Rebellion” is a beautiful and mysterious swirling blue, representative of the eerie mist that blankets the globe in this dystopian world. I can’t decide what the headless, armless figure represents. Venus, the goddess of love, sex, and beauty? These are all characteristics of the temptresses employed by the government for a fidelity-test reality show. Given the state of reality TV today, it’s not much of a stretch to invest in this premise. The blurb is interesting, but the first ten pages don’t grab me. The story starts too far back with travel and the cursory reference to the noble cause—a sick brother—that sends the heroine, Cat, into the unseemly business. The blurb also promises mature content, but I didn’t get to see any of that in the first chapters. In the opening, there’s improper use of ellipses. “He’s better for the time being… We both know that won’t last.” This trend continues throughout the text. Clichéd language makes an immediate appearance in, “…ton of bricks…” and “…greatest thing since sliced bread.” I don’t feel connected to these characters at all. This will be a skip for me. No OnlineBookClub review influenced me.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 2:11 pm by lisalynn.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Kelsey Hatch
Based on the cover, I probably would not have picked up this book, as it reminds me of an under-the-sea fantasy. The official review did not change my mind. However, after reading the first ten pages, I was captivated. The plot is unique and definitely a dystopian romance, with vivid and strong characters. I am interested to see what will happen to Cat and her little brother. The part I like most about this book, so far, is that it can be a stand-alone read or part of a series. I love that the series is fluid, with no one correct way to read the books. From the first ten pages, there is nothing I dislike about the book or would want to improve. I noticed no spelling, grammar, or syntax errors. As I am already invested in the characters and want to see what happens next, I am happy to say I will be buying and reading this book.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 1:37 pm by Kelsey Hatch.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Mai Tran
A dystopian fiction novel where people must enter a game show and win to be able to choose whom they want to marry sounds upsetting. I wouldn’t have read this book. I find the book not very suspenseful due to everything being spelled out, from Catalina’s joining the Trials, Sahara’s scandalous past, to the regime’s reason for forcing its citizens into arranged marriages. On the other hand, the book seems well-edited as I only noticed a typo, “pease” where it should have been “please” (Location 371 of 5797). In any case, I’m unimpressed and won’t continue to read this book.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 1:14 pm by Mai Tran.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Laura Ungureanu
I've sampled the first book of this series, so I was familiar with the plot and I would've sampled this one with no problem. The review didn't affect my opinion. The sample starts with Cat. She goes to be a Temptress in the Temptation Trails to help her sick younger brother, Cory. I admire her sacrifice, it reminds me of The Hunger Games. However, I feel like the Temptation Trials are not something I would like to read about because it feels a lot like a soap opera. I didn't notice any grammar mistakes.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 1:14 pm by Laura Ungureanu.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Kristy Khem
The cover design, title, and blurb did not appeal to me because I don’t like dystopian novels. Therefore, at first glance, I would not have selected this book to read. There was only one Amazon customer review and it did not influence my decision to read this book. Strangely, I quite enjoyed the sample. The dystopian elements of the setting were not too futuristic and alien. I appreciated this. The premise reminded me of the Hunger Games. The mysterious blue fog that penetrated the environment intrigued me. I liked that the setting was on the Hawaiian islands. I felt sorry for Sahara and Calvin. They were clearly in love, but the government had forced Calvin to marry someone else and in a year’s time, Sahara’s husband would be chosen for her as well. I had mixed feelings about Calvin’s willingness to be sexually intimate with both his wife and Sahara. I saw no errors in the sample, so I assume that it was edited professionally. Although I was against reading this book, the sample changed my mind. I would surely buy and read this book.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 11:11 am by Kristy Khem.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
sarahmarlowe randomeducator
The title design is very nice, but the abstract couple is not very appealing. I don't think I would have picked this book up. I very much enjoyed the sample, though. I liked that the author has taken time in the planning of the series so that books can be read in different orders, depending on how the reader wants to approach them. That's very neat. There are also good teasers in the sample about the new regime, the mysterious blue fog, the technologic sunglasses, etc. I am not a fan of romances, and since this book is primarily that, I won't be reading this book. It is very well edited, but some of the dialogue is a little stilted, like at Location 263 when Catalina says, "More so." I don't think I have ever said that in my life. I have not read an OBC review of this book.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 10:59 am by sarahmarlowe randomeducator.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Scerakor
From the cover, blurb, and review of this book, I wouldn’t have read it. I’m not really a romance novel reader, and despite the dystopian aspect, I don’t think that I would enjoy this one. After reading the first ten pages I didn’t change my mind and therefore will not be buying and reading the rest of this book. I really enjoyed the imagery and descriptive writing of the author. Describing the Oahu scenic landscape with descriptors like “eerie blue mist” paints a picture, but also foreshadows intrigue to come. That being said, despite these descriptions, I really don’t think that I would enjoy the pure romance intentions of this story. I didn’t see anything specific that I would have wanted to change within the sample that I read, but it did seem well written and edited. The official review did not affect my decision at all.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 10:57 am by Scerakor.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
gali
I probably haven't sampled the book on my own, as I didn't read the previous books in the series. I didn't change my mind after sampling this book. Although I love dystopian tales, the explicit content in this one turned me off the book. This is the second book in the Temptation Trials' series written from the men's pov. It revolves around a world where citizens are forced into an arranged marriage by an evil regime. The only way to escape that is to enter a reality contest, and this time the focus is on the Tempters and Temptresses. I liked that the author explained about the books in the series and the order of reading. All those books and similar names had me scratch my head for a minute. While I found the sections of Cat more intriguing than those about Sahara, the sample didn't keep my interest. I did admire Cat's guts to patriciate in the contest as a temptress, even though it put her in a negative light, and all that to help her ill brother! I liked the premise of the book, although it isn't that original. This book seems like a mix of the Hunger Games and the Selection dystopian novels, albeit more sex oriented. I didn't notice any glaring errors, always a plus. I won't read the book, as the sample didn't engage me. The OBC review further steered me away from the book by mentioning its mature content, the fast turn of events, and unrealistic bits.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 10:39 am by gali.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
cpru68
Cat says goodbye to her younger brother Corey on her way out the door as she has been assigned the role of Temptress on a reality television show where it will be her job to break up couples. This is all set in a future time period where marriages are arranged.
I liked the fast writing of the opening pages. They flew by which seems to show that this author has an ability to say a lot quickly but in a good way. It’s not heavy with unnecessary details.
I won’t be finishing this one as I usually read non-fiction and this one doesn’t appeal to me. It’s too much like the Bachelor, and I’m not interested in that type of reading.
I didn’t find any errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar so this seems to have been professionally edited. I appreciate the opportunity to have read the sample pages of this, and I probably wouldn’t have found this one without the online book club. I will send it out on my social media for others to look into.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 10:02 am by cpru68.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Theresa Moffitt
I like the title and the cover of this book. The color of the cover attracted my attention. I would have picked this book up based on the cover alone. I haven’t read a review of this book yet. The first ten pages tell the story of Catalina who is set to appear in a reality tv show Temptation Trials. She is packing and telling her family goodbye in the first chapter. In the second chapter she has arrived at her destination and is checking into her suite at a hotel. She doesn’t seem to look forward to the experience. Her brother is sick and just started getting better when she had to leave and she is worried about him. The book appears to be professionally edited, I didn’t see any errors in the first ten pages. The subject matter of the book doesn’t really interest me. The reality show seems like a Bachelor or Bachlorette show. Catalina is a temptress and her job appears to be to break up a couple on the show. I will read a review of this book to see how the story progresses, but based on the first ten pages, it doesn’t seem like a book I would enjoy reading. I will not finish this book.
First Ten review added on June 7, 2019, at 9:37 am by Theresa Moffitt.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Total ~ 49%
Temptation Trials Rebellion earned a score of 49%.
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