Invictus was a solid 3-star read. The story was well-thought-out, entertaining, and you can tell Ryan Graudin did her research when it came to the time-traveling aspect. Unfortunately, I just couldn't connect with the characters and the story as much as I did with her Wolf By Wolf duology. The time-traveling crew - comprised of Far and a cast of other ingenious teens - was fun, but ultimately lackluster to follow.
Despite my lack of enthusiasm, Invictus as a whole was well-written and well-executed. The futuristic and historical aspects felt convincing, and were definitely my favorite part of the novel. I know from her previous books that Ryan is a phenomenal writer and can create engaging characters. I just think her characterization fell a little flat in this one. If you love stories that jump around in time, I'd definitely recommend giving this book a try - as long as you're not in it for the characters alone.
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Release Date: September 26, 2017
Goodreads
Release Date: September 26, 2017
