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Aug 03, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
After reading "Matched", Ally Condie's "Atlantia" was next on my reading list. Atlantia's dystopian setting is very interesting, and I enjoyed the fact that the plot was original but still familiar...and very unique! This is a light, gradual read that, while moving slightly slowly, interested me and kept me satisfied as a bookworm. I wasn't a fan of the fact that the two twins happened to fall in love with guys in pairs (the whole double-date boys come in pairs thing), however, the romance didn't dominate the whole plot, and added this nice flavour to this charming, beachy read that was quite captivating and enjoyable with an unlikely protagonist, conspiracy unfolding, and a touch of romance. Perfect. 4/5 stars. - @theapprenticebookworm of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library From the author who brought you the Matched trilogy, Atlantia is another book written by Ally Condie. Rio has waited her entire life to live on the surface. It has been said that the surface is harsh and has bad air. But when Rio’s sister leaves Rio below and goes above, she is forced to stay below underwater. This was a good book to read. I liked Rio because she wants to go on land and she uncovers some secrets about the government below. There are also Sirens in the book that will soon be revealed. Since the surface is polluted, there is an underwater world for humans to live in. With oxygen given because there's a bubble enclosing the city. I liked this book and the characters as well. 4.5/5 stars. - @AquafinaAstro of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library This amazing author just doesn't know how to disappoint! I loved her Matched Trilogy, and I like how in this book a different type of society is brought to life. Her ideas are truly unique and her writing style is mostly enjoyable. I loved reading from Rio's first person point of view, and her mix of emotions from her sister leaving her. In a pursuit of answers, she undertakes a mission to do the unthinkable, with the help of someone who may be equally/more desperate than she is. I'm glad this book was condensed to a novel and not stretched out any further, or that would have been a bit, much. - @Siri of The Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board Atlantia is an underwater city where most humans moved to after the earth was too polluted for sustainable life. Once the citizens of Atlantia turn 16, they can choose whether or not to stay in Atlantia or go above. Rio has always wanted to explore the above however, she had promised her sister to stay with her in their home. Despite the promise which led Rio to stay in Atlantia against her innermost wishes, her sister suddenly decides to go above without her. She desperately wants to know what changed her mind and if it had anything to do with their mother’s death. So, she embarks on a quest to go to the above on her own which has never happened before and on the way discovered love, the power of family and the truth. I was fully immersed during this novel and being one of the first books I’ve read from the teenage section, this book holds a special place in my heart. The story of Rio is unique and inspirational and I’ve always liked how her relationships were not just centered around a boy but with her family. I really enjoyed the concept and the fantasy elements such as her being secretly a siren which plays an important role later on in the plot. There were many twists and turns that left me breathless and the love story between Rio and True was heartwarming and pure. A great read and I would definitely recommend. Rating: 5/5. @Iron_Rose of The Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board