All These Things I've Done (Birthright #1) by Gabrielle Zevi
Posted: 10 Jan 2015, 15:28
All These Things I've Done (Birthright #1) by Gabrielle Zevin
New York,2083. Chocolate and coffee are illegal. Curfews are enforced. Water is a precious commodity. And Anya Balanchine, orphaned daughter of a prominent criminal underworld figure, is arrested for attempted murder. All These Things I’ve Done is set in futuristic New York City, the city is riddled with crime, and Anya is torn between accepting her birthright and following her heart. Anya Balenchine was born into a Mafia family. Both her parents were murdered; her father, a notorious crime boss, was shot and killed in front of her. For Anya, trouble ensues after her ex-boyfriend Gable nearly dies from consuming a bar of poisoned chocolate produced by the Balenchine chocolate factories. The aftermath of events force Anya to choose between acknowledging her family ties or deciding to follow her own path.
First of all, this book was on my (to be read pile) for a while and when it arrived in the mail I was extremely excited. And when two of my favorite things in this world (Chocolate and coffee) are illegal, I definitely had to get this in my hands. All These Things I’ve Done for me is categorized; part-dystopia, part-thriller, and most definitely part-romance.
Lets Talk Characters: Anya is an extremely strong female character who is the fierce protector of what remains of her family. She embraced her responsibilities without ever complaining. She was wise and courageous – definitely a strong character that readers will admire and look up to.
Plot: The premise of the story is quite intriguing, I was fascinated by the whole Mafia business going on, but as I kept reading nothing really happens. I found myself waiting for the building climax and the twists and turns. But it fell flat for me. I felt like we could have had more history on how this future came to be, maybe it will reveal itself in the other two books. I'm not overly eager to read the next book, but I hope that it will develop the world building and be a bit more captivating.
Should I read it:
Yes: If you like dystopian futuristic worlds, strong female characters, mafia-government subjects, and hard romantic relationships.
No: If you’re looking for action packed thriller, great world building, and no lovey dovey type of romance and bloody action.
AGES: 12-UP
New York,2083. Chocolate and coffee are illegal. Curfews are enforced. Water is a precious commodity. And Anya Balanchine, orphaned daughter of a prominent criminal underworld figure, is arrested for attempted murder. All These Things I’ve Done is set in futuristic New York City, the city is riddled with crime, and Anya is torn between accepting her birthright and following her heart. Anya Balenchine was born into a Mafia family. Both her parents were murdered; her father, a notorious crime boss, was shot and killed in front of her. For Anya, trouble ensues after her ex-boyfriend Gable nearly dies from consuming a bar of poisoned chocolate produced by the Balenchine chocolate factories. The aftermath of events force Anya to choose between acknowledging her family ties or deciding to follow her own path.
First of all, this book was on my (to be read pile) for a while and when it arrived in the mail I was extremely excited. And when two of my favorite things in this world (Chocolate and coffee) are illegal, I definitely had to get this in my hands. All These Things I’ve Done for me is categorized; part-dystopia, part-thriller, and most definitely part-romance.
Lets Talk Characters: Anya is an extremely strong female character who is the fierce protector of what remains of her family. She embraced her responsibilities without ever complaining. She was wise and courageous – definitely a strong character that readers will admire and look up to.
Plot: The premise of the story is quite intriguing, I was fascinated by the whole Mafia business going on, but as I kept reading nothing really happens. I found myself waiting for the building climax and the twists and turns. But it fell flat for me. I felt like we could have had more history on how this future came to be, maybe it will reveal itself in the other two books. I'm not overly eager to read the next book, but I hope that it will develop the world building and be a bit more captivating.
Should I read it:
Yes: If you like dystopian futuristic worlds, strong female characters, mafia-government subjects, and hard romantic relationships.
No: If you’re looking for action packed thriller, great world building, and no lovey dovey type of romance and bloody action.
AGES: 12-UP