He tilts my chin up so my eyes meet his, his thumb brushing lightly across my lips. I close my eyes. I know Z is trouble. I know that being with him is going to get me into trouble. I don’t care.
At least at this moment, I don’t care.
Tossed from foster home to foster home, Olivia’s seen a lot in her sixteen years. She’s hardened, sure, though mostly just wants to fly under the radar until graduation. But her natural ability with computers catches the eye of Z, a mysterious guy at her new school. Soon, Z has brought Liv into his team of hacker elite—break into a few bank accounts, and voila, he drives a motorcycle. Follow his lead, and Olivia might even be able to escape from her oppressive foster parents. As Olivia and Z grow closer, though, so does the watchful eye of Bill Sykes, Z’s boss. And he’s got bigger plans for Liv…
Z
I can picture Liv’s face: wide-eyed, trusting. Her smooth lips that taste like strawberry Fanta.
It was just a kiss. That’s all. She’s just like any other girl.
Except that she’s not.
Thanks to Z, Olivia’s about to get twisted. (Goodreads)
Okay, so some of you who have been following my reviews here probably know that I'm not generally the type to go for the bad guy in a book. Um, Z would definitely be the one to change that :) That may be a random way to start this review, but I seriously loved this book. Olivia was sweet and strong and I really felt for her from the very start. And the whole story was so well tied together that I just couldn't put it down. The relationship between Liv and Z was lots of fun, but the rest of the story drew me in--who doesn't like a little hacking and crazy guys controlling the lives of a host of amazing computer whizzes? Anyhow, I'm not doing this book justice, bottom line is that I highly recommend this one. It was a blast to read and I loved it!
Have you heard of this title? Or read Oliver Twist? :)
I just finished reading this last month. I like how this classic was modernized.
ReplyDeleteMe, too! Very well done :)
DeleteI can see how Z could get under your skin from the very first lines of the synopsis! And it's based on OLIVER TWIST? Even better! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a seriously fun read!!
DeleteYou know, i saw this somewhere, but can't remember where. In any case, that's a good sign, right? Yes, I've read Oliver, so I bet this book would be an interesting "Twist" on the original story. :)
ReplyDeletelol, yes, it definitely was :)
DeleteAh, the hacker elite! Interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt totally was!!
DeleteEeeeee... Meradeth... you totally make me want to hang out with Z now...
ReplyDeleteYou always post the best stuff. Thanks for this. <3
Thanks, Morgan!!! You'll have to check back on Friday especially :)
DeleteSounds great! I hadn't heard of this book before, but I am a fan of "Oliver Twist." This sounds like an intriguing spin on the original story, and one I'd enjoy reading. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI definitely think you'd like this one--it's a great twist! :)
DeleteI loved this book as well! I loved Z, his arc was fantastic! I'm yet to post a review. I was totally wrapped in the hacking scenes, and I understood why they did it. Sad, but survival for the fittest, right? Loved it! Thanks for sharing your review, Mer:D
ReplyDeleteHis arc really was awesome, wasn't it? Sooo well done. And I totally understood why they did it--the situations they were in were so horrible!
DeleteI have read Oliver Twist... years ago.
ReplyDeleteI think I've heard of this one somewhere along the line...
It's been making the rounds on the web here and there :)
DeleteI was in the musical Oliver when I was in middle school and this book sounds like a fun twist on the tale. :) I look forward to reading it and can't wait to get to know Z and Olivia. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteYou were in the play? How fun is that?! You'll definitely love this book then!
DeleteI like the sound of the characters and their relationship.
ReplyDeleteThey were really well done!
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