Leah (Jane Speare)'s Reviews > Once

A good solid four, not wavering to 3 or anything. Significantly better than Eve. ;) Glad I sticked with the series.


For the past few months, Eve has been living in Califia, a haven for women living outside the reign of the King. But when she learns her new home may not be safe for her anymore, she escapes in hope of finding Caleb—whom she had to leave behind in order to stay in Califia—but quickly finds herself in the City of Sand, home of the King who pursues her. In this sequel, Eve herself grows more independent and experienced with life outside the School, becoming involved in situations she could have never imagined before; and I was glad to see, she adapted to it all excellently.
Once sets a completely different mood than Eve, filled with a number of unexpected twists, and ties off with a cliffhanger ending. It’s a not-to-miss, if you liked Lauren Oliver’s Delirium, or Ally Condie’s Matched.