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This is one of those books that I had been drooling for since I first heard about it, like a year before release. And though I read it several months before the actual release in ARC form, it's one I still remember plenty about. This one took me on an emotional roller coaster, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm still pretty mad with one character and cannot wait for the next installment to see what happens there.

I love Gray. He is a bit closed off in some ways, but for good reason. He has his eye on this one girl, even if there's some problems involved with it. But most importantly, he's worried about his upcoming birthday, knowing it means he will get Taken. His solution? Go over the wall, before he can be Taken. What happens from there is filled with twists and turns I didn't predict, a range of characters in both sides of the situation, and some really provoking concepts. And Gray is the kind of character who definitely struggles, who doesn't have all the answers or know what to do in every situation. More importantly, though, for me, he's the kind of guy who feels so much, even if externally he's sometimes a little stoic. He is gentle and kind, but also gruff and determined.

The world building in this one totally worked for me, and the writing has an awesome voice and an easy flow. This is definitely a reread worthy book, and one I totally recommend.


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Taken Erin Bowman Books Reviews

Could this sort of thing happen in this country? You can be surprised by how little you know about how many people react to controversy and deadly serious problems. Mob mentality is very dangerous and complicated; mobs act more like animals than thinking rationale humans.
This was a 3.5 star read for me. One thing that stood out for me while reading this book was it's a super fast read. I read 170 pages in an hour so I could see how if you wanted to marathon this series how fast it would go. It's kind of like M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in that some people in Claysoot believe they are being lied to for the reason why eighteen year old men are heisted from the town on their birthday. Gray sets out to find the truth by going over the wall and Emma follows him. They initially find a lot more questions than answers and who's good or bad isn't clear but the story is fast-paced and keeps you wanting to read more. I plan to start the second book Frozen in a couple of days.
Let me start by saying I did enjoy this story enough to finish the book and order the second one in the series when it comes out. I think it is a series??? The way it ended there is a lof of unfinished business with Gray and Emma and also the rebel war they are planning. Im anxious to find out what kind of people are left at Group A community.
This wasnt a book I couldnt put down. I read when I had time, unlike other books where I read even when I didnt have time. In other words, with some books the laundry gets ignored along with household chores hehe. My house was clean when I finished this book.
The story was unusual and kept my interest pretty good and it was an easy read, easy to understand, easy to flow into and easy to forget when I finished.
Worth reading for all you dystopian fans.
Absolutely LOVE LOVE this book. I haven't read a truly good dystopian since January. This story is unique & very interesting. The characters of Gray and Emma are compelling. This book hooked me the first few pages. I read it in about 4 hours, could not put it down.
I did myself questioning in my mind about certain situations that the characters get involved in, but I always have to remember these are 18 year olds, not actually "adults".
The ONLY flaw I found in this book, is having to wait until next year for book 2. Why can't someone just write their trilogies all at once. I normally re-read the original book before I start the 2nd book. Truly it will be a pleasure to re-read this.
Taken is the story of Gray Weathersby, seventeen years old, and one of the oldest male residents of Claysoot. When each boy reaches his eighteenth birthday, he is stolen from the town in what the villagers refer to as the Heist. No one knows what happens to these boys, if they are alive or dead. When Gray’s brother, Blaine, is Heisted on his eighteenth birthday, Gray is left alone. His father was Heisted years ago, and his mother died after an illness. When Gray finds part of a mysterious letter from his mother to Blaine that hints at some secret they have kept from him, he decides to start looking for answers. What he finds drives him to climb the Wall that surrounds Claysoot. No one has ever survived climbing the Wall. Everyone who attempts the escape is returned, dead and burned beyond recognition. Clay is followed in his search for answers by Emma, daughter of the local medic. What they find on the other side of the Wall will shake every belief Gray has grown up with.

Yes, this is a YA novel, and yes, I don’t normally read YA. I find a lot of them a bit unsatisfying. I can’t say that about Taken. I enjoyed the book from start to finish. The dystopian world that Claysoot inhabits is well-drawn and believable. Characters have depth and personality. Gray, in particular, is for me, a refreshing character. He’s obnoxious at times, stubborn most of the time, and makes his decisions based more on feeling than on thinking. In other words, he’s a teenage boy. By the time the story ends, he’s shown growth and has changed some, but he stays true to the perception of a boy his age, without being overly stereotypical. Supporting characters are also realistic, and there are many who turn out to be more than they seem at first.

The plot is nicely done. The explanation for the Heist is believable within the story. Action moves at a good pace, and keeps the pages turning. The ending wraps up the Heist story, yet leaves the way open for the sequel.

Although I can’t say I have read a lot of YA novels, Taken ranks among the best of the ones I have read. Fans of dystopian tales with a sci-fi twist should enjoy it. I am looking forward to the next book.
This is one of those books that I had been drooling for since I first heard about it, like a year before release. And though I read it several months before the actual release in ARC form, it's one I still remember plenty about. This one took me on an emotional roller coaster, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm still pretty mad with one character and cannot wait for the next installment to see what happens there.

I love Gray. He is a bit closed off in some ways, but for good reason. He has his eye on this one girl, even if there's some problems involved with it. But most importantly, he's worried about his upcoming birthday, knowing it means he will get Taken. His solution? Go over the wall, before he can be Taken. What happens from there is filled with twists and turns I didn't predict, a range of characters in both sides of the situation, and some really provoking concepts. And Gray is the kind of character who definitely struggles, who doesn't have all the answers or know what to do in every situation. More importantly, though, for me, he's the kind of guy who feels so much, even if externally he's sometimes a little stoic. He is gentle and kind, but also gruff and determined.

The world building in this one totally worked for me, and the writing has an awesome voice and an easy flow. This is definitely a reread worthy book, and one I totally recommend.