Title: Rush
Author: Eve Silver
First published June 11, 2013
364 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780062192134 (ISBN10: 0062192132)
Rating: 3.88
Overview
Mia Thompson was leading a normal life until she gets hit by a car and wakes up in a strange place called the lobby. Here, Mia discovers that she’s been chosen to play a deadly game where she has to eliminate terrifying alien creatures called the Drau.
Along with a group of teens, Mia must navigate this dangerous game with no training or practice runs. The only guidance she has is from Jackson Tate, the team’s enigmatic leader who keeps everyone at arm’s length.
As Mia and her team embark on missions, they soon realize that this game isn’t just a game, it’s a matter of life and death. With every move they make, they determine the fate of the entire planet.
But when the game takes a deadly and unexpected turn, Mia must rely on her own instincts to survive. Can she trust Jackson and her team to have her back?
Or will they be the ones to betray her?
About the Author
Eve Silver is a nationally bestselling author who has been praised for her thrilling and captivating books. Her unique style features darkly sexy heroes and strong, take-charge heroines that readers can’t get enough of.
Her work has been recognized with several awards and accolades, including the OLA Forest of Reading White Pine Award 2015, and nominations for the Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy 2014 and the Romance Writers of America® RITA® Award.
Eve’s books have received rave reviews from industry publications like Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Quill and Quire. She has also been awarded two RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Awards and Library Journal’s Best Genre Fiction Award.
Her books have been listed as a 2013 American Bookseller’s Association Best Book for Children and a Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens.
When Eve isn’t writing, she spends her time with her husband, two sons, and two energetic dogs – an Airedale terrier and a border collie/shepherd mix. She even has a pet snake named Ragnar! If you want to get in touch with Eve, you can visit her website.
Editoral Review
Rush by Eve Silver is a fascinating foray into the world of sci-fi romance. Published on June 11, 2013, the novel follows protagonist Miki as she navigates the aftermath of a fatal car accident that has thrust her into a virtual reality game run by the sinister corporation, Stark.
As she battles her way through various levels of the game, Miki quickly learns that her survival is just as much about the relationships she forms with her teammates as it is about her individual skills. Eve Silver is a highly acclaimed fantasy and sci-fi author, known for her ability to craft immersive, action-packed narratives that explore the complexities of human emotions.
This book is a prime example of her skills and it will delight both longtime fans and newcomers to her work. The plot of Rush is fast-paced and engaging, taking readers on a wild ride through Miki’s intense battles in the game.
However, what sets this book apart is the intricate attention to detail given to the character development. Miki is a deeply complex protagonist, grappling with feelings of guilt, anger and loneliness as she tries to come to terms with the shocking events that have brought her to Stark’s game.
Her effortless chemistry with Luka, her fellow player in the game, gives the novel a poignant, romantic dimension that elevates it beyond mere excitement. The books setting is well realized, taking place almost entirely within the virtual reality game.
The vivid descriptions of the game’s levels and weapons immerse readers in the gameplay and makes them feel like they are part of the story. The action sequences are perfectly paced, alternating between intense fight scenes and quieter moments of introspection.
One of the strengths of Rush is its exploration of the morality of corporate greed and the dangerous consequences for individual freedom. The dystopian themes of the novel are even more reflective of our current world, where technology has the potential to both connect and destroy us.
Despite its many strengths, Rush does have a few minor flaws. While Silver’s descriptions of the game levels and gameplay are fantastic, there are other areas where the pacing occasionally lags.
Additionally, Miki’s backstory could have been fleshed out further to give readers even more reasons to root for her throughout her journey. Overall, Rush is a thrilling and thought-provoking read that highlights Eve Silvers writing prowess.
Its captivating blend of romance and action are sure to appeal to fans of contemporary sci-fi and action movies. It rates a 8/10 in our book but the audience should hurry up and rush to buy the book.
