Split Second (Pivot Point, 2)

This is the second and final book in the Pivot Point series (at least I think it is). This was just as engrossing and fast-paced as Pivot Point was, I could not put it down.There are spoilers ahead from the first book, so just a warning in case you haven’t read Pivot Point yet.Addie chose the future in which her best friend didn’t die; but she has had her memory of that other path erased. She is miserable. She chose a path in which her best friend betrayed her and her boyfriend used her. She can only have faith in herself that the other path would have been worse. On top of all this her ability is acting up and she can suddenly slow time...for a cost. Then her dad offers to have her visit over winter break and Addie jumps at the opportunity to leave all her troubles at the Compound behind. Then she meets Trevor on the Outside and seems drawn to him, she can’t quite remember why though. Meanwhile Addie’s best friend Laila has figured out how to restore memories and is desperate to restore Addie’s for her so that she can remember Trevor.This book was absolutely engrossing and engaging, just like the first book in this series. I absolutely could not put this book down, I just breezed right through it. The book alternates between Addie’s POV and Laila’s POV. West did an excellent job of giving the two girls very distinct voices. I never was confused about whose POV I was reading from.Addie is struggling a lot in this book. She knows her dad is keeping secrets from her and is drawn to Trevor but can’t figure out why. She ends up making friends with Stephanie (Trevor’s ex) which makes her struggle with her feelings towards Trevor all the more awkward. Not to mention the Compound’s agents seem convinced that Addie is a danger to herself and others. Add to all of that the fact that Addie can now slow time and she has a lot to sort through in this book.It was interesting to hear from Laila in this book. Laila has a lot of issues at home, her dad is addicted to suppressors and her brother is struggling with his lack of any special abilities. Laila turns to bad-boy Connor in a desperate attempt to figure out how to restore memories. The chemistry between Laila and Connor is well done. They have this very snarky and sarcastic relationship that is funny to read about but also full of excellent tension.There isn’t as much plot to this book as Pivot Point. Basically Addie is trying to figure out some secrets around her family and dodge the Compound’s agents. Addie is also trying to make a choice about which life is better for her...life inside or life outside the Compound.Things are tied up nicely. The whole book is very well written, incredibly engaging and hard to put down, and very fast-paced.Overall this book was just as engaging and wonderful as Pivot Point, I really enjoyed it. There are some very cool ideas in here, some great mystery, and some sweet romance. Both this book and Pivot Point are highly recommended to everyone, especially fans of paranormal/sci-fi books.

Full Review at: [...]Grade: A/ 5 starsRating: PG+Content: Clean (no language or sexual content)Recommendation: Read It!Best quote: "Dad, she's beautiful. I remember where she was standing..." -TrevorI am so happy to announce is that West creates a second story in the "Pivot Point" world, that is in and of it's self a great story, but at the same time builds upon the previous book to create its own unique story-not one that is just a rehash of book one or a drawn out conclusion to book one. While this sequel does wrap up story lines from book one, it also builds (and introduces new) characters and has a story that is 100% its own.I LOVE the first book of a series, but I have trouble getting into a second book... I didn't know what to expect from this book, I new I loved Kasie West, but I wasn't sure how she would write this second book. In her first book, Pivot Point, West alternates between Addie's two paths that she can choose. At the end of book one we get a great climax and then an ending that is left wide open for book two. I didn't know how this style would translate into a sequel. I wasn't sure there was enough room for book two and I didn't know how she would be able to keep up her back and forth between realities style. Well, let me tell you, West not only does this but she totally ROCKS it! This book goes back and forth between Addie who is visiting her father in the Norm world and Laila (her best friend who is still living in the Para world.What I liked:I liked that this book picked up right where Pivot Point left off. I didn't feel like I missed any action, I just got to jump right back into the world. I did re-read a bit of Pivot Point before picking this book up to make sure I remembered all the characters and the story lines. I'm glad I did, because there were a few names and abilities that I had forgotten, and West doesn't spend a ton of time in book two to remind the reader of what is going on (a little, just not much-which I appreciate). I loved Addie- I knew I would- and I'm glad that she stayed true to character in this book. While I was a little unsure about reading half a book devoted to Laila's perspective, by her second chapter, I found that I was happy to have her point of view. I grew to love Laila by the end of the book actually. This might have more to do with Connor than anything, but still I found I was enjoying both points of view equally. I think that is really saying something.Of course, I loved Addie and Trevor. I liked seeing how there relationship grew, how it differed from book one and how it was the same. I admit that I think book one was a little stronger in terms of there relationship growth, but recreating the beginning of a relationship with the same two characters would be difficult and I DO think that West pulls it off.The new Laila/Connor story line is great. I like Laila after reading more of her, but I LOVE CONNOR. His ability, his use of it, his story, how it all came together... really liked. I don't want to say too much, because I think you should read the book and experience it for yourselves, but suffice it to say, I don't think you will be disappointed.I liked that I got to see different sides of old Characters, specifically Stephanie. I did not like her in book one, but in book two, I got to see her in a new light and that was brilliant I think.

Great author!

Sou apaixonada por essa duologia!! Os personagens são perfeitos e slipt second é o desfecho perfeito pra pivot point.Tive um problema com o primeiro livro que ke enviaram, mas liguei pro atendimento e resolvi rapidinho. Eles me enviaram um novo e dessa vez veio sem defeito!

To say I couldn't put them down is an understatement I read both Pivot point and Split second in a day. I love the characters, love the whole special powers ending and wish there was more in the series for me to read. I'm definitely now at that stage where I wished I hadn't read so fast so still had more to read.

Loved it and the first one - different and thought provoking! Enjoyed the character dynamics and plot running through. Would recommend