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Breaking Point

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Kristen Simmons' fast-paced, gripping YA dystopian series continues in Breaking Point.

After faking their deaths to escape from prison in Article 5, Ember Miller and Chase Jennings have only one goal: to lay low until the Federal Bureau of Reformation forgets they ever existed.

Near-celebrities now for the increasingly sensationalized tales of their struggles with the government, Ember and Chase are recognized and taken in by the Resistance—an underground organization working to systematically take down the government. At headquarters, all eyes are on the sniper, an anonymous assassin taking out FBR soldiers one by one. Rumors are flying about the sniper's true identity, and Ember and Chase welcome the diversion….

Until the government posts its most-wanted list, and their number one suspect is Ember herself.

Orders are shoot to kill, and soldiers are cleared to fire on suspicion alone. Suddenly Ember can't even step onto the street without fear of being recognized, and "laying low" is a joke. Even members of the Resistance are starting to look at her sideways.

With Chase urging her to run, Ember must decide: Go into hiding…or fight back?


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LanguageEnglish
Release dateFeb 12, 2013
ISBN9781429949453
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Kristen Simmons

Kristen Simmons is the critically acclaimed author of the Article 5 series, The Glass Arrow, Metaltown, Pacifica, and The Deceivers. She has worked with survivors of abuse and trauma as a mental health therapist, taught Jazzercise in five states, and is forever in search of the next best cupcake. Currently she lives in Cincinnati, OH, with her husband, where she spends her days supporting the caffeine industry and chasing her rambunctious son. You can visit her online at www.kristensimmonsbooks.com.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Chase and Ember are back. Ember now knows the dangers the Statutes and the Moral Militia pose. She is no longer naive. She has seen it for herself. Along with Chase, she has joined a sort of resistance. And while her ultimate goal is for her and Chase to get to a safe house on the coast, they are helping the resistance while they can.

    I don't want to give anything away. I will just say that I am enjoying this series. I liked this one a little better than the first book. Still a fun dystopian story with action and adventure. And NO LOVE TRIANGLE! YAY!!

    Recommended to:
    Young Adult and Adult fans of dystopian novels.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I embarked on my reading of Breaking Point with some trepidation. I personally loved Article 5, but a lot of my good friends had major criticisms, and I wondered if I would see flaws I missed before. Thankfully, I needn't have feared, because Breaking Point lives up to its predecessor, and this is one of my favorite YA dystopian series.

    For one thing, Simmons' series actually belongs under the heading of a dystopia. As long as the people follow the rules of the lawmakers, the society is perfect, but, for those who break the articles, the society is a hell. Unlike most YA dystopian series, the resistance is hardly a blip on the radar of the government. The resistance's attempts to overthrow the government feel largely futile, and hearken back to a more classic dystopian formula, especially since Simmons has no compunction about killing off characters.

    Those who did not enjoy the first book cited Ember's voice as their biggest problem; they found her whiny and annoying. She does not strike me that way at all, though this is not to say that the other readers are wrong, because we all have our own unique lens on the world. If she is whiny, it's a proactive sort of complaining. Ember doesn't just sit on her ass waiting for Chase to help her. She takes action; in fact, her biggest weakness is her willingness to charge into situations without scouting out the best way to do so. She's emotional and fiercely protective of friends and family.

    Actually, I'm really sold on Ember now. Her relationship with Chase does not change her behavior one bit, other than that sometimes she wants to make out with him. He does not control her one bit, and she's obviously more dominant in their relationship, even if he's stronger. I love, too, that when confronted with a terrible person from her past and forced to work with him, she continues not to trust him. This is so refreshing after all of the heroines in postapocalyptic and dystopian novels who befriend people who try to rape them or kill their families. Ember gives trust only where it's earned.

    Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about Chase and Ember as a couple. In book one, I was rooting for them, but I didn't feel as much of a connection between this time. However, I do approve of how their relationship is handled, and that it's largely kept to the back burner. While they do have problems, none of the issues in their relationship are because of the situation they're in. Their relationship problems are internal, and secondary to dealing with survival.

    My main concern at this point is a tentative one. As in so many dystopian societies, women are given inferior status to men. Thankfully, Simmons shows that women are still strong, with the primary example being Ember. Two, arguably three, other strong women appear in Breaking Point, which is great. Unfortunately, it concerns me that all of the powerful women but Ember are not looking good at the end of the book. If all women but Ember are either weak or destroyed physically, it's still sending a bad message. Authors do this, I believe, to make their heroine stand out more, but she can still shine while other women do too, I promise. Hopefully the next volume will bring in more female characters, and badass ones at that.

    If you enjoyed Article 5, you're going to want to get your hands on Breaking Point pronto. There's plenty of action, death and uncertainty, exactly what is needed in a good dystopia.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Plot: 3 stars
    Characters: 3 stars
    Style: 3 stars
    Pace: 2 1/2 stars


    Slow in all the wrong places. I struggled to finish this one, meandering off from it repeatedly to read other books before forcing myself to finish it. I found Ember far more passive than in the first book, dragged repeatedly to and from action sequences that failed to cause the least worry. Even when she was hurt, it was easy to forget and not really care. I had more sympathy for Rebecca and even Cara than for Ember. She wastes so much time dithering and then acting like a doormat, I found it hard to care if she got caught or killed.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Great book, excited for the final installment. I still don't trust Tucker one tiny bit. Love the character and relationship development.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love that sequels are getting better and better. Instead of dreading them, they are quickly become a read that I devour in one sitting. What I enjoyed most about this book is the great plot. I mean, hands down, this plot freaking rocks. Not only are the characters facing some hard times, they are also facing some decisions the change their emotions and the way they look at things. I like that the plot never fails to waver from the big picture. Each chapter, the reader learns more about the articles as well as the punishments. Breaking more articles means risking more exposure.The love interest got so much more heated! I love it. The emotions that both characters go through, leaves me breathless The fighting, the fear, and of course the trust being gained all leads up to this couple fighting and standing by each other. They need each other to help each other.What else can I say about this book other than it's freaking fantastic! I enjoyed it so much, that I want to read it again and again. There are so many revelations that I know the third book will be a amazing. I can't wait to see how the author will tie all loose ends and finally let the reader see the bigger picture. Breaking Point takes everything you want in book and lays it out for you to enjoy. It's fast yet energetic. It's complements the series well, all leading up to a final book I'm yearning to read. Breaking Point is awesome!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Ms. Simmons gets another 5 star review from me with BREAKING POINT, book 2 in the Article 5 series. Ember is starting to feel a little safer as her and Chance lay low with the Resistance. That is until Ember makes the governments most wanted list and an old enemy shows up at their doorstep.Things have definitely been brought up a notch in BREAKING POINT. We get to meet a ton of new interesting people and learn more about people we already know. The world building is just as fantastic as ARTICLE 5 and we get to see more of the landscape. There is a ton of action from start to finish. Chase and Ember's relationship is once again slow moving and a bit frustrating at times but you can definitely see their feelings in the way they describe their looks and those stolen unfiltered interactions with each other. They are both madly and deeply in love with each other and they are starting to open up again. There is great growth all around and I';m excited where things are headed.The series is definitely fast paced and full of suspense and emotion. The characters are set on a whole different place at the end of BREAKING POINT and I cant imagine book 3 will be anything but a home run!!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Breaking Point is the sequel to Article 5. I enjoyed Article 5, mostly because I feel that it has a very plausible premise. The only thing that disappointed me about the first book is that the reader gets very little background on how society evolved to this point. (Read my Article 5 review here.) Breaking Point began filling in many of those gaps that the first book left for us. Like the first book, this was a fast-paced, action-packed read that was difficult to put down. Breaking Point picks up shortly after the end of Article 5. Ember and Chase are working with the resistance against the Moral Miltia and the government's Moral Statutes. They are also helping Sean in his search to find Rebecca, the girl who tried to help Ember escape from the reform school early in the first book. The government believes that Chase is dead, but they have put Ember on their most wanted list. They suspect that she is a sniper who has been killing off soldiers. This book leaves a lot of unanswered questions, which I hope will be answered in the final book of the trilogy.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This series is a lot like Unravel Me, it's a romance story in a dystopian setting. It's an enjoyable read but I wish the focus was more on the dystopia.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    [Kristen Simmons] continues the extraordinary dystopian story of Chase and Ember in [Breaking Point]. The concepts of what the US government has become in these books is nightmarish. The evolution of the characters who are coming of age in these books is thought provoking. It was hard for me to put the book down because I became so engaged with Ember and Chase’s struggle. I recommend this book for anyone who likes a well paced story with engaging characters. I will also recommend these books for my school library.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I really enjoyed this book. When I read the first book, Article 5, and I got to the end I was wishing there was more. I was unaware there was to be a sequel. So once I found out, I pounced on this book. I loved the fact that the main characters went from just trying to survive, in the first book, to trying to save as many friends and innocent lives as they could. However, as with any book series, I can't wait for the next high energy, heart racing book.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
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    We’re back into Ember and Chase’s world yet again. They are still one the run and have now hooked up with a group from the Resistance. Ember and Chase are in for the fight of their life.
    Ember now has celebrity status and not in a good way. She is wanted. Ember is still determined to find Rebecca and save her, her going places isn’t really easy, with posters of her face everywhere. She stays inside the hotel and never leaves. She seems to have grown up, and to stand up for herself. Chase is still strong and quiet and somewhat mysterious to me. You can really figure him out, he has a lot going on his mind and still feels tremendous guilt over Ember’s mother. Their little romance was something I really enjoyed, and the tension between them is at times palpable.
    We have a whole slew of new characters. Some good and some that you really just want to yell at. Wallace and Cara are two that are a big part of everything that happens. Trying to figure them out definitely keeps you on your toes. Billy was a young boy that was takes in by the Resistance. He was a awesome addition. And yes, Tucker comes back into the picture. The question about him is can they trust him or not? I have to say that I couldn’t stand him in the first book, but he grew on me, just a little….
    It had been a while since I read Article 5, so it took me a few chapters to catch up. Once I did, it was completely engrossing. The world building was fantastic. There are so many things going on with the Resistance and with the FBR being after Ember and Chase that there are some intense scenes. So much learned this time around. Like, how the article came to be, and what the Resistance is willing to do. There are some heart breaking moments, and some revelations that will play into the next book.
    This is a fast paced, exciting ride. With incredible characters, and a captivating plot, this is one heck of a ride. I am looking forward to seeing what happens with Ember, Chase and her group. This is one series that I would definitely recommend reading.