Who Wore It Best? Under the Never Sky vs. The Night She Disappeared

Maybe it's just my love for fashion and "Who Wore It Best?"...but...I couldn't help but notice some particular similarities between these two books...



Girl on top of cover...walking.
Title underneath
Author on bottom

So who pulled it off the best?

I'm going to go with Under the Never Sky.  Here's what I think:

• I like the variation in the font sizes better (with "Under the" being smaller than "Never Sky").
• I prefer the brighter background and the clearer image of the main character.
• The cover just fits the book more.  Aria is leaving her domed home and facing the rough outdoors.  Kayla, on the other hand, in The Night She Disappeared, is kidnapped from her car and not while out walking.

Do you agree?  Which cover do you prefer?

Be back tomorrow with an outfit inspired by The Night She Disappeared!

Under the Never Sky-Inspired Outfit

On Monday I reviewed Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi, and in the book Aria is a Dweller.  This means she has lived in a Dome all her love and has experienced many technological advances.  So that's the inspiration for today's outfit--someone who hasn't been outside much and is technological.  And this is what I designed:

So let's break it down:

• I wanted a clean, sleek white jacket to really show the futuristic, technological side of the book.  This leather one is gorgeous (It's a Guess brand for $140) and a perfect fit!
• I decided to pair the white with black because I just didn't see a lot of color happening in Aria's Dome (if they want color, they just create their own imaginative space).  These black skinny jeans were a practical pick (although the price isn't too practical--$220 from Frame Denim).
• Black suede ankle boots (from Karen Millen--$299) keep the outfit contemporary and serious.
• A silver watch is sleek and shiny, and I always think of metallics when I think of the future.  This one is DKNY for $265.
• Aria wears a SmartEye, so I picked some sleek glasses to complete the outfit.  These are Fulton glasses for $39.

So what do you think?  Could this pass as a Dweller look?  
I'll be back tomorrow to review Through the Ever Night, the sequel to Under the Never Sky.  And Friday you'll get to see an Outsider-inspired outfit!

REVIEW--Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

Happy Monday!  On to a new book review today!  Today's review is on Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi.

 

• First in the Under the Never Sky series
• Dystopian

The Gist:
In Aria's world, there are two groups--the Dwellers, who live in an underground Dome, and the Outsiders, who live outside in tribes.  These two groups hate each other.  But both have an equal problem with Aether, constant storms of electrical energy.  
Aria is a Dweller and is kicked out of her Dome home, Reverie, for a crime she didn't commit.  She has absolutely no survival skills and needs to get to her mom, who is in another Dome area called Bliss.
Perry, an Outsider, is trying to get his nephew Talon back from the Dweller Guardians that kidnapped him.  
These two are enemies by nature but might have to come together in order to survive.

What I Loved:

• There are some unique dystopian features in this book--Aria wears a SmartEye, characters have powers (can read emotions, hear from long distances, etc.).  
• The cannibal characters are so creepy!  They wear bells and these warnings just add an extra spooky factor to their character.
• There is a twist at the end of the book regarding Talon, Perry's brother Vale, and their tribe--I totally didn't see this coming!
• Counselman Hess and Soren are so evil--great villains!
• Roar!  My favorite character--I heart Roar.

What I Didn't Love:

• I wish I could've seen more of Aria before she got kicked out of Reverie.  It happens so early on in the book that you don't see much character development.  I would have loved to see more of Aria's friendship with Paisley.
• Aria and Perry's relationship turns so fast--they go from being enemies to practically in love.  I didn't buy it happening so quickly. 

My favorite quote:  "Blame me if this turns out to be the greatest night of your life."

A great read!  Very entertaining and fast-paced...great for dystopian fans!

I'll be back on Wednesday with an outfit inspired by Aria.  And tomorrow's Top Ten Tuesday is going to be a fun topic!  See you then!