I thought it was pretty crazy how far this secret society business went and who all was involved. What a jerk! It's that line of pig-headed, chauvinistic thinking that always works my nerves. As for the bad guys, Hensley did a great job at making me hate Matthews.
You get a real sense of team work and comradery, which I really liked. I did like some of the guys though, those who actually supported Sam. Katie was weak and Bekah definitely got on my nerves because of what she did throughout the book. They were all pretty messed up in their own ways or self-involved and I was surprised to see how normal and relatable Sam turned out to be.Īlso, I really didn't care any of the other girls. Honestly, I really didn't like anyone in her family. I would've even settled for some memories of her and Jonathan, her other brother, who I really didn't like for much of the book. Yes, we know why he died and how, but I would've liked to have known more about him as a person, considering how important he was to Sam. I think I would've liked to have known more about Amos. It says a lot for a book when I love it even if there's barely any romance in it, so you know it's a good book! Sure, I could've used more moments between the two, and I'm a bit saddened by how things worked out for them in some aspects, but it's understandable. I liked how he pushed Sam, in a positive way, and helped her become a better recruit. Dean is such a good guy, very kind and sweet, yet also respectful. The romance was minimal, but I enjoyed every bit of it. She is definitely someone I would like to hang out with in real life. I felt so much anger for Sam and it made me appreciate and respect so much seeing what she went through and knowing how she never let it deter her from reaching her goals. This is why I know I wouldn't make it in military school, because I would not have the patience that Sam had in dealing with some of those narrow-minded, jerk-faced creeps. And let me tell you, they put her through so much crap in this school, I wanted to punch faces for her. She faced a lot of adversity and hate for her choices, but I loved that despite her reasoning for joining (because of a dare), she never gave up.
I also loved the idea that Sam, along with some other girls, was basically a pioneer, being the first class of girls in an all-boys academy. It was interesting seeing what students in a military academy go through, the discipline and strength it takes to train and reach your full potential.
I flew through it! It was just something about the storyline, the pacing, and the characters that drew me in. It definitely surprised me how much I enjoyed this book. Rites of Passage is just one of those gems that you never see coming.
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