Starters by Lissa Price

Hello! This is my first post and I figured a good way to begin was by reviewing a book I just read called Starters. I think it's a good way to start off my blog, haha.

Published: 2012

Author: Lissa Price

Genre: Science Fiction

Audience: Teen

Story Catcher:

Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She and her little brother, Tyler, go on the run, living as squatters with their friend Michael and fighting off renegades who would kill them for a cookie.

Callie’s only hope is Prime Destinations, a disturbing place in Beverly Hills run by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man. He hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders—seniors who want to be young again. Callie, desperate for the money that will keep her, Tyler, and Michael alive, agrees to be a donor. But the neurochip they place in Callie’s head malfunctions and she wakes up in the life of her renter, living in her mansion, driving her cars, and going out with a senator’s grandson.

It feels almost like a fairy tale, until Callie discovers that her renter intends to do more than party—and that Prime Destinations’ plans are more evil than Callie could ever have imagined.

My Thoughts:

I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but honestly its what got me to pick up this book in the first place. The story catcher was also very intriguing so I decided to give this book a try. And I loved it! It was recommended for those who are fans of the Hunger Games and it has a bit of the same feel to it. It also reminds me of the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, very creative.

Spoilers:

First off, the relationship between Michael and Callie didn't really mesh for me. You knew they had some kind of romance going on, but I wanted it to be expanded upon a bit more. I did, however,like the chemistry between Callie and Blake, but in the end you find out that Blake's body was taken over by the Old Man, so I'm not too sure if that counts.

I loved the ending! What a perfect way to ensure your readers will come back for more. It was such a cliff hanger, and it made me think that the Old Man might be Callie's father. If he is that's pretty nasty because he and Callie did plenty of smooching when he was in Blake's body.

I'm glad that Callie had a somewhat happy ending, inheriting money and a house from the lady who was renting her(Helena) and having enough money to take care of Tyler and his sickness. It's sad Helena had to die though. At first I thought she was no good, but then I was starting to like her. I always have to remember not to get attached to the characters.

I'll be eagerly awaiting the next book, Enders, which doesn't come out until 2013. I'll be quick to grab it. You know, unless the world ends in 2012 :/