The Ones We’re Meant to Find

I’m not gonna lie I definitely brought this book for its cover but what’s inside definitely did not disappoint. Set in a world where humans have all but destroyed the planet the story follows two sisters Cee and Kasey who are worlds away from each other. Both Cee and Kasey’s POV’s are present in the book and I loved the contrast between the two as well as how the two interlinked.Although this is classed as sci-fi the story isn’t heavily sci-fi and is rather a story within a sci-if/dystopian setting. The story does include tech which is similar to that of TV shows Black Mirror and Brave New World. So definitely don’t let it this being within the sci-fi category put you of if it’s not your usual genre!This book was just so beautifully written and gives off this amazing soft image when imagining the world. The story twists and turns were completely unexpected and left me wanting more.

the book is actually good, I haven't read it all but what i have read so far is great. I'm a bit stupid so it took me a while to fully understand the first 2 chapters but I got it know. it really great the way the sister love is shown makes me feel comfortable. when I'm done with the book I will try to up date this (if I remember).

Just looking at my ebook highlights for this review made me want to cry. ‘The Ones We’re Meant to Find’ left me with a huge book hangover and oh, every time I think too much about this book my heart hurts! The day after I finished, I was trying to explain it to my family over Skype and then I started tearing up, even though I hadn’t actually cried while reading (though I did have that heavy heart, gravity well feeling). It’s a special kind of book that makes you more emotional about it with every day elapsed.I found this very thought-provoking, with discussions ranging from ethics of AI; climate change and responsibility; colonial legacies; industrial exploitation and unequal playing fields regarding the ability to industrialise ‘cleanly’.The world-building was impressive from the start, layering over itself seamlessly as we progressed through the book. (This needs to be made into a movie!) The way links and references slowly emerged between Kasey and Cee’s chapters was excellently done, giving me all the chills of a mystery-thriller. I think this is a book best read in one or two sittings if you’re able to. It was really gripping but (as I wasn’t able to read for a few days at a time) I sometimes forgot things in between chapters as there’s quite a lot to keep track of, especially when switching between POVs.Having previously read He’s ‘Descendant of the Crane’ I shouldn’t be surprised, but I was still shocked by how the book rockets off in such unexpected directions yet somehow remains plausible. He is so skilled at these kinds of punch-you-in-the-face twists!I was initially incredibly confused by the ending, but after a few days I think I understand it more. It’s a powerful and emotional finish that definitely keeps you going back to it in your head.The characters were complex (even minor ones stole my heart) with very distinct voices between the two sisters, and I was so invested in their relationship and story. Oh, and now I’m getting emotional again…I cannot finish this review without also giving praise to possibly the most beautiful book cover I’ve seen in years! I could just stare at it for ages. I used to think I didn’t like people on book covers, but I think this one has rid me of that notion forever.

*I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Text Publishing and NetGalley*For three years, Cee has been living on an island with only a robot for company. Cee can’t remember how she got to the island or her life before her arrival there, but one thing Cee does know is that she has a sister called Kay. Cee is desperate to find her way back to Kay and dreams of the day they will be back together.Kasey Mizuhara is a resident of one of the eco-cities that float above an Earth that is racked by natural disasters caused by climate change. To reduce their environmental footprint the residents are encouraged to use stasis pods to travel via hologram instead of in person. Kasey is an introvert and struggles to connect with other people. Kasey’s sister, Celia, is the complete opposite to her, being an extrovert and popular. The last thing anyone expected was for Celia to disappear in a boating accident.Three months after the accident, Kasey is certain her sister must be dead, but then discovers that Celia had been keeping secrets from her.The premise for The Ones We’re Meant to Find really intrigued me and the gorgeous cover definitely drew me towards the book as well.Cee and Kasey were both interesting protagonists who were similar in some ways, but also very different. There were times when I liked and related to them both, but I don’t feel that connected to either Kasey or Cee as much as I could have.The plot was interesting and held my attention. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, so it did keep me on my toes in that regard, but I wasn’t gripped by what happened.I liked the climate change aspect of the book and the sci-fi/fantasy elements. I thought the idea of eco-cities was interesting and are something I can imagine happening in real life.I enjoyed the themes of family and identity, and found them thought-provoking, as were the climate change-caused natural disasters.I liked the writing style and found it easy to follow. I would definitely read another book by the author.While I didn’t enjoy this as much as I hoped I would, I still found it to be an enjoyable, unique read.Overall, this was an enjoyable, unique read.

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The Ones is (inside and out) an expressive, beautiful, and heartrending science fiction book. Two complex and evolving characters with complementing voices that clash and bond over a shared desire to find the place (and the people with whom) they belong are placed in a world that is literally tearing itself apart: cataclysms chip away at what remains of the human race, claiming back the sea and sky that has been poisoned by humans for millennia. Cee and Kasey’s stories are told in alternating chapters (in first- or third-person) that crisscross between points in time that eventually converge to reveal the gravity of choice—and for whom we make those choices.This is the first sci-fi book I read in a while—and I must admit that I was drawn in almost solely by the book’s cover: the soft sunrise, seafoam, and waves, soothing like the quiet solitude that begins the book. I am predisposed to classic and literary fiction, and I was most gripped by the intricacies of Kasey’s character in her third-person chapters and the way that the narrative unfolds, little piece of the puzzle by piece, gaps filling in as you read and connect two stories that happen at entirely different times and places. That the characters could spiral in and out of control created for me a profound humanity in this novel, which is so open about the raw nature of self-preservation and hope (“What if human nature is the last disease we have yet to eradicate?”). The twists and ambiguous ending leave a hole that I think could only be filled with the reader’s answer to the choice between love and logic, in a world where both are fighting to coexist.I rate Joan He’s book 5 stars for reminding us to breathe, love the sea, and search unapologetically for the people and places we’re meant to find.

I usually don't really sci-fi, but a friend recommended it and I absolutely loved it.

Sin duda el mejor libro que he leído en mucho tiempo

Não consegui terminar porque achei a leitura muito massante, apesar da história ser boa :(