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The Unfortunates (2014)

by Skyla Madi(Favorite Author)

4.28 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1500602779 (ISBN13: 9781500602772)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

series

Unfortunate

review 1: I was looking for a book to read for ages. I have been searching high and low for such a book and I'm glad I stumbled upon this book. To be honest, the cover nor the summary attracted me but I gave it a try still. The Dystopia theme got me hooked. The first few chapters made me cringed and I thought it would be too dark for me to read but it wasn't that dark. The way society was embedded into two and the way the Fortunates were depicted was really something. I felt pity for the Unfortunates and I feel in a way that the representation of the poor and rich still held true (so there was kind of a slice-of-life theme). Anyway, I should end the seriousness of the review.The relationship between Kaden and Nine made me really melt and frustrated at different times. I fell in love... more with Nine, her hope and her strength is something I applaud for even if she has nothing to lose. Kaden is just ... *swoon* The ending was something that I didn't expect but at the same time I did because there were clues here and there throughout the book. I am honestly anticipating for the next book and thank you, Skyla Madi, for writing a great book.
review 2: oh. My. God! I loved this book! This is not my average read, I didn't even think I was going to like it. I took a chance and boy am I glad I did. This story was so unique and extremely well written. I felt like I was there; in the story with the characters. It was amazing!The plot is about this new world of "unfortunates" and "fortunates" or what I call the "have and have nots". The "unfortunates" are basically slaves held in a slave camp until they're 18 yrs old and then given to a "fortunate" as a birthday gift. Sick huh? The "unfortunates" are given numbers rather than names. They're used for many purposes, mostly to work and please their "fortunates" in all forms necessary. The heroine of the book is Nine. She is intelligent, courageous, strong-willed and incredibly endearing. I loved her. This is what I want my heroine to be. Nine was a fighter and she had her on mind and her own ideas. She knew she was destined for a better life than the one she'd been given. She was inspiring. Then there's Kade. He was an asshole, but it was mostly an act. I Loved Kade despite his assholery ways. He was "fortunate" of the Sario house and Nine was his 25th birthday present. From minute one he protects her. Not a common thing for a "fortunate" to do. Kade is an Alpha male for sure but not your average one. Kade tries his best to be cold, commanding, distant and fearless but he's human and no matter what his title or status is he has compassion and heart. I loved Kade because he was not the current trendy hero running its course lately. You know; the super mega filthy rich billionaire with a kink fetish who falls in love with the young naïve virginal heroine despite doing all kinds of sexually explicit things to her; you know....that hero. No. Kade was different and a breath of fresh air. He was complex, tortured and conflicted in his own way and I liked that. I connected with these characters. I cared about them. I gave them a face (Kade: Charlie Hunnam/ Chris Hemsworth NINE: Holland Roden) and I definitely wanted to know more about them. I loved how their story slowly unfolded. The writer did such an AMAZING job keeping me invested in their story. Oh and this book was also very, very sexy; truly erotic. Now, as I've said in other reviews; I LOVES me some sex in my books. Not just a little here and there but a WHOLE LOT of sex! The dirtier and frequent the better. This book had its share of steam and it was very well placed however the sex didn't totally saturate the book which surprised me even more! The story was THAT good!!! The sex scenes that were there we're very descriptive and erotic as hell! Yes, it took me there! The secondary characters were pivotal to the story and were not just fluff characters to fill space in the book. I hated Kade's brother Vince though. He sucks!Over all I 100% loved this book. Skyla Madi has become one of my new favorite authors. She has also encouraged me to explore other genres of books. I really enjoyed reading this story. It actually got me excited about reading again. I only wished the next installment of the book was available. I hate reading a book in a series and the next book is unavailable. Anyway, I really encourage everyone to pick up this gem. you won't be disappointed! Happy reading! less

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