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Reactive: A Young Adult Dystopian Romance (The Elite Trials Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Becky Moynihan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 959 ratings

For fans of the Hunger Games, Divergent, and Shatter Me series comes an emotional, action-packed story of resilience, second chances, and fierce love.

AN INESCAPABLE CITY. THREE DEADLY TRIALS. ONE WAY OUT.

Lune Tatum, adopted daughter of the Supreme Elite, has lived within her father's walled city for eleven years.

But she wants out.

Except she can't leave, and not because of the clans and mutated beasts that roam beyond the impenetrable, electrified walls protecting her life. Her plan has always been to win the Elite Trials and earn Title of Choice—her only chance at freedom. And the only way to return home to her mother.

Then a boy from her past arrives on her eighteenth birthday. His presence threatens Lune's carefully laid plans and exposes memories she's desperate to forget. He can't be trusted. Especially as he possesses dangerous secrets. And what he reveals could ruin the chance at freedom she's willing to die for.

THE ELITE TRIALS trilogy is the thrilling adventure of Lune Tatum as she fights for freedom in a futuristic dystopian world plagued by danger, secrets, and betrayal.

"Hunger Games meets Divergent." This fast-paced ride is a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy, with a splash of supernatural. Perfect for fans of snarky heroines, alpha males, and enemies-to-lovers. 12+ recommendation

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The Elite Trials trilogy: (complete series)

Book 1: Reactive

Book 2: Adaptive

Book 3: Immersive

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"I don't want to be dramatic and say I found the next Hunger Games or Divergent, but I totally found the next Hunger Games or Divergent." -Functionally Fictional

"Reactive is a worthy read for lovers of dystopian fiction, especially The Hunger Games. Moynihan's writing style will keep you turning pages until the very end." -YA Books Central

"This is a highly addictive book with interesting characters. It is impossible to put down!" -Literary Titan

"Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys nature-themed dystopia, romance, and tales of emotional triumph. 5 solid stars." -Jesikah Sundin, award-winning author of The Biodome Chronicles

"Packed with first-rate action, delightfully snarky characters, and a swoon-worthy romance, Reactive won't release you until you've read every word!"-Tyffany Hackett, award-winning author of The Thanatos Trilogy

"There's politics, romance, mutated monsters, and even a supernatural undertone going on. If you're looking for that blend of fantasy and SciFi, I definitely recommend this!" -Grace, Amazon Reviewer

"Everything was so real, as if I'd been completely immersed into the book." -author Katelyn Anderson

From the Author

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The Elite Trials trilogy: (complete dystopian romance series)
Book 1: Reactive
Book 2: Adaptive
Book 3: Immersive

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Book 1: Shadow Touched
Book 2: Curse Touched
Book 3: Fate Touched
Book 4: Sun Touched (spin-off standalone)

Wolves of Midnight: (wolf shifter romance series)
Book 1: Midnight Vow
Book 2: Midnight Claim
Book 3: Midnight Queen

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Book 1: Dawn till Dusk
Book 2: Fall of Night
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*Enjoy a short story from Bren's POV on my website blog

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GTVYDBC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Broken Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 397 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732733015
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Elite Trials
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 959 ratings

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Becky Moynihan is a bestselling, award-winning author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Her books include the A Touch of Vampire series, Wolves of Midnight series, The Elite Trials series, and the co-written Genesis Crystal Saga.

Becky's stories contain feisty heroines and protective males who often toe the morally gray line. When she's not writing, you can find Becky curled up on the couch in her North Carolina home, binge-watching shows and sipping Mountain Dew. 

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Customers find this dystopian romance novel thrilling, with a fast-paced plot that builds anticipation throughout. The book features well-developed characters and beautiful, descriptive writing, while customers enjoy the humor, particularly the banter between characters. They appreciate the emotional depth, with one customer noting they feel everything the characters experience, and the romance, with one review highlighting the slow-burn relationship development.

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45 customers mention "Twists and turns"38 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the twists and turns in this dystopian romance, finding the plot intriguing and thrilling, with one customer noting how the stakes build and snowball with every chapter.

"This was a new spin on YA dystopian fiction and it felt so invigorating to read!..." Read more

"...There were many unique aspects to this novel. However, I gave it four stars instead of 5 because the end was much like Hunger Games...." Read more

"...A lot of interesting reveals. But the plot never feels bogged down by it all. I think this might be true because this book is very character-driven...." Read more

"This is the best series I've ever read. First, the world building in this series was incredible...." Read more

39 customers mention "Readability"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with several noting it's the best series they've ever read, and one mentioning they couldn't stop turning the pages.

"This was a new spin on YA dystopian fiction and it felt so invigorating to read!..." Read more

"This book is great. I could not put it down until closer to the end. There were many unique aspects to this novel...." Read more

"This is the best series I've ever read. First, the world building in this series was incredible...." Read more

"...But it is still an incredible book filled with normal, human reactions that a lot of dystopian novels don't really do...." Read more

27 customers mention "Character development"23 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the wonderful job in creating three-dimensional characters and another highlighting the strong female protagonist.

"...There are protagonists you REALLY, truly root for - as if you’re honestly invested in their lives, and antagonists you REALLY HATE..." Read more

"...Moynihan does a wonderful job in creating three-dimensional characters. Case in point: Lune Avery...." Read more

"...Incredibly strong female protagonist that didn't need a man to save her but welcomed the one that did...." Read more

"...But specifically the two main characters were breathtaking, Lune was one of the best heroines I have ever read about- I found her to be a perfect..." Read more

12 customers mention "Humor"9 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly appreciating the banter between characters, with one customer noting the absence of foul language.

"...Overall, this book is fun, action-packed, emotional, and romantic. I loved every second of it and can't wait to get my hands on the sequel." Read more

"...There’s no foul language or anything more romantic than kissing, but there is a great deal of violence described as well as different triggers that..." Read more

"...relate, but so much of this character was unbelievable or just not very likable...." Read more

"...There are reactions, dialogue, and general statements in the first book that are critical to the future books and shows how it was all extremely..." Read more

12 customers mention "Pacing"9 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding the story fast-paced, with one customer noting that the internal dialogue flows perfectly.

"Reactive is fast-paced and action-packed, the stakes building and snowballing with every chapter. I couldn't stop reading...." Read more

"...The action versus world and character building versus internal dialogue paced perfectly...." Read more

"...It is a bit slow to start but I’d say it was about 100 pages in that I really started getting invested into the story...." Read more

"...I could not stop reading this book. It is very fast paced and keeps you on the edge of your seat up until the last page...." Read more

11 customers mention "Emotion level"8 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one mentioning how they feel everything the characters experience, while another notes how easy it is to cheer for the protagonist.

"...Overall, this book is fun, action-packed, emotional, and romantic. I loved every second of it and can't wait to get my hands on the sequel." Read more

"...But it is still an incredible book filled with normal, human reactions that a lot of dystopian novels don't really do...." Read more

"This world is very scary, sadistic, full of betrayed, lies, receipt and pain !..." Read more

"...for Lune I’m every way- I just loved his mixture of silent strength, compassion, and sarcasm. They really complimented each other well!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and beautifully descriptive, with one customer noting they can visualize the scenes clearly in their mind.

"...But what's there is well written and thought out. Overall, this book is fun, action-packed, emotional, and romantic...." Read more

"...There are reactions, dialogue, and general statements in the first book that are critical to the future books and shows how it was all extremely..." Read more

"...Like I said, I wanted to like this! I liked this author's writing style and the basic plot...." Read more

"Well written, not filled with typos or confusion of characters like some other books. Definitely worth the time to read it...." Read more

10 customers mention "Romance"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the slow burn approach and another highlighting the author's skill in kissing scenes.

"...Overall, this book is fun, action-packed, emotional, and romantic. I loved every second of it and can't wait to get my hands on the sequel." Read more

"...The romance was just heavy enough but tasteful...." Read more

"...I loved the slow burn romance between Bren and Lune...." Read more

"...has never felt so much hurt, hate, pain, struggle, self-worth, and love." Read more

A fantastic, must-read debut!
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A fantastic, must-read debut!
I don’t read much dystopian—I’m not sure why, but overall it’s not a genre I tend to gravitate toward. Still, the concept of Reactive sparked my curiosity and I just had to give it a shot when I was asked to beta read. No. Regrets. I literally could not put Reactive down. The entire time I was on the edge of my seat wondering what could possibly happen next, and trailing the development of a very feelsy romance. I absolutely devoured this story and its fantastic cast of characters. Lune is a strong, sassy character with a distinct voice and a lot of personality. Her fight for freedom and survival is admirable, and I think there are some beautiful lessons to be learned about finding one’s own strength. Bren is sweet and his banter with Lune is A+. He definitely seems to have his secrets though, so I’m excited to see how his character progresses. >.> Both main characters have very relatable quirks that made me fall in love with them all that much more. But don't think Reactive lacks side characters--a certain stable hand is one of my absolute favorites. ;) And the horses! Can we talk about the horses? Probably not, without spoilers… But let’s just say that even despite their less-charming feature, I want one. Or five. I literally don’t have the words to tell you guys how much I love this book. So check it out. This does not feel like a debut novel. <3 _____________________________ TL;DR: Packed with first-rate action, delightfully snarky characters, and a swoon-worthy romance, Reactive won't release you until you've read every word!
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  • Mishellter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Completely Fresh!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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    This was a new spin on YA dystopian fiction and it felt so invigorating to read! Reactive is one of those books that sits with you for weeks after you read it! There are protagonists you REALLY, truly root for - as if you’re honestly invested in their lives, and antagonists you REALLY HATE (and honestly, kind of fear!). I cannot wait to read the second and third books set in this wild world!!
    It can be on the heavier side - especially emotionally. This one will make you feel things that aren’t always happy feelings, but I truly believe that’s what makes it great!

    Trigger Warnings for: child abuse, blood, and lots of violence, one incident of assault with sexual undertones. Emotional maturity is needed to read some parts of this book, so make sure you’re up for it!
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  • Corrin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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    This book is great. I could not put it down until closer to the end. There were many unique aspects to this novel. However, I gave it four stars instead of 5 because the end was much like Hunger Games. It started to become difficult and frustrating to read every time something happened that had happened in the Hunger Games. It got my mind out of her story and thinking about the other. However, I still consider Becky a great author, and I liked the book enough to continue to the next. * I have also read another series of Becky’s, and it’s great! This review is not meant to be negative. I encourage you to read her novels and see into the unique parts of her stories.
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  • Allisa White
    5.0 out of 5 stars Action-packed, Emotional, and Romantic
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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    Reactive is fast-paced and action-packed, the stakes building and snowballing with every chapter. I couldn't stop reading. The author has compared her book to The Hunger Games, which I feel is an apt description in style. The story is told through the POV of Lune Avery, kidnapped at seven and abused by her adoptive father. She's willing to do anything to win the Elite Trials that would free her from Tatum City.

    There are a lot of fun, and not-so-fun (but in a good way), twists. A lot of interesting reveals. But the plot never feels bogged down by it all. I think this might be true because this book is very character-driven. That's an odd thing to say about a book such as this, but Moynihan takes a lot of time with her characters. Lune's emotions and thoughts are at the forefront of the story, and they are powerful.

    The ending is explosive. This book does well in setting up a sequel, though it didn't feel like it was all set-up. The ending, especially, make me want to read the sequel.

    Moynihan does a wonderful job in creating three-dimensional characters. Case in point: Lune Avery.

    Lune is the main character of this story, and she takes a very active role. She is headstrong, experienced, motivated, snarky, and willing to do what it takes, no matter what. But she does have fears, some debilitating and some not so much. As I mentioned before, her emotions are an integral part of the story--there is no mistaking what she's feeling at any point in this book. It was easy for me to cheer her on, to laugh with her, and cry with her.

    Bren, the love interest in the story, is also a fascinating character. A lot of things about him are purposefully hidden away, but what we do see of him is his strength, integrity, and indecision. He's also frustrating in many ways, but I felt it added to the story, added to Lune's frustrations enough that it didn't detract.

    The romance between Lune and Bren is a large part of the story, and I really enjoyed seeing their relationship grow. The banter between them is hilarious at times, sweet at others. I'd also like to say that Becky is amazing at kissing scenes.

    The world Moynihan has planted her readers in is both fascinating and brutal. The author doesn't pull her punches. Tatum City is a cruel place of tyranny, abuse, hazing, and punishment. Is there any doubt Lune wants to leave this place?

    Tatum City is a place that stands after the Silent War, a war that took out 90% of the world's population. What's left are small populations like Tatum City, where those who want to survive must fight for it. The Elite Trials seem to be in the same vein as The Hunger Games, but it sets itself apart with the intricate details of the competition and the different dystopian aspects. Mutated, deadly horses and bears, strange decayed gadgets. It feels very much like a disintegration of modern society.

    I'm excited to see how Moynihan expands this world because we see only a small part of it in this book. But what's there is well written and thought out.

    Overall, this book is fun, action-packed, emotional, and romantic. I loved every second of it and can't wait to get my hands on the sequel.
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  • Rach2487
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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    This is the best series I've ever read. First, the world building in this series was incredible. I love dystopian stories, and it's hard to find ones that differ from the norm and stand out. The romance was just heavy enough but tasteful. Lune herself had me laughing outloud with some of her comments and thoughts, her smart-ass take on things was spot on!! The action versus world and character building versus internal dialogue paced perfectly. Incredibly strong female protagonist that didn't need a man to save her but welcomed the one that did. I often had to stop myself from reading so fast in the excitement! The only thing i didn't like was that it ended... Following the author with fingers AND toes crossed to write a spin off!!!!!!
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  • Jewels
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me intrigued to the very end
    Reviewed in Australia on November 29, 2021
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    Well written story that kept you engaged wondering where the secrets will end. I loved the character development and can’t wait to read the next instalment.
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  • Clarereadstoomuch
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2021
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    What a journey. Lune was kidnapped as a child and placed with the leader of a community who is also ruthless.

    The story is great. Characters are developing really well and become more likeable as the book develops. Lune seems a little wingy to start with but I think as her character strengthens she becomes much better.

    I’m looking forward to the next book.
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  • darkdog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hunger games with more heart
    Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2019
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    Beautifully written with complex characters. Even though the overall plot is obvious, the way the author takes us there is full of twists and heart wrenching turns. Great read.
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  • justtrees
    4.0 out of 5 stars Superb!!
    Reviewed in Australia on October 10, 2019
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    I absolutely loved this book!! Such a great world this series is set in.

    Lune went through so much during her time in Tatum City, and then along comes Bren. Their developing relationship was sweet, even though it grew through very trying times.

    I'm moving onto book 2 straight away!!
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  • D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stars above! I’m hooked.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 8, 2019
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    What a ride! This story has given me life! The characters are so likeable and the plot is ever-engaging. The twists were weaved in perfectly.

    It had the combative undertones of The Hunger Games and a love story to match Divergent.

    I’ve already one-clicked book two.
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