Made of Steel (Made of Steel Series)

Summer Brooks had a relatively happy existence with her family and her next-door neighbor and best friend, Miles. The two of them were inseparable. A love for the ages that even at a young ages that summer and miles were didn’t change their bond or meaning. Then a fateful night changed everything and she had to move away.Over the years, Summer suffered horrible things, that brought her to her new self (Sadie). This new identity and appearance helped to separate her from the horrific people from her past. Now a college student she is meeting new people, but still has to look over her shoulder and remain cautious. Then she runs into Miles on her dorm floor. But does he recognize her? She doesn’t let him close enough to build back their old relationship.Then there is the fact that there is a vigilante within the Cory fighting crime and protecting Sadie. Sadie feels a connection to “V” and feels safe for the first time in a while. All the characters seem genuine, but are they? This read kept the readers on the edge of their seats wondering who was who they really said they are and if they are truly on Sadie/Summers side?This book was awesome. As were the rest of the series. It was a must turn the page read no matter how long you have been in one position, and keep going until you get to the end type of series. It is exciting, sad, heart wrenching, filled with longing and romance, mysterious, and keeps you continually guessing about what will happen next.I loved the book and series! Ivy Smoak really kept my interest from page one until the very end. Although there is a cliffhanger, it only evokes more thrill of the plot line and keeps the reader engaged. As opposed to some books that through a cliffhanger in just to keep you plugged into buying more books. This was brilliantly placed and help facilitate the story line

This book was different than I thought it would be. I was not expecting a superhero story, but that’s what I got. I really enjoyed this book. It’s darker than anticipated, with Summer’s past abuse and her oppressor’s behavior. The story is intriguing and very mysterious and I am definitely anxious to see what happens next. I almost can’t keep all the different plots straight, but I think it will all even out and I’ll love it from a broader perspective. I don’t love that Summer fell in “love” with the vigilante and I’m not sure how I feel about him either. I’m not completely sold on him and the fact that he only exists for her and the idea that she is the cause for the evils in New York City seems excessive and unbelievable. I hope we learn more about Summer’s parents and more about Don, even though I almost don’t want to turn that rock over. Again, I think it will all come to a head perfectly and once everything is explained I think I’ll come to understand the vigilante. But if it isn’t Miles, I quit.

5 STARS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Wow so I thought when I got his book for free off amazon that is wasn't going to be that great . Boy was I wrong . This story pulled me in from page one.Summer/ Sadie has had a tragic life . One bad thing happened after another , leading up to the horrible event that puts her in the Witness Protection Program. She is starting a new life far away from her old one. Yet she will never truly get over everything that has happened to her. Miles was her childhood friend who she loved more than anything . Now years later she hasn't talked too or seen him in years , yet she still remembers everything about him and looking at the stars.Now she is in NYC going to college and has meet Eli someone who she thinks she can learn to love . She has also meet the Vigilante /"v" who maybe there to protect her , but who is he really.Just when she is trying to move on with her life and forget her past in walks her past, Miles or an someone who is after her. Miles doesn't know who she really is he thinks she is just someone who reminds him of Summer .Sadie/Summer learns that nothing is really as it seems , someone is after her , someone is protecting her but who is who.Ok y'all this book had me so captivated I could not put it down. I finished it in a few hours. I loved it so much. I even loved the cliffhanger , really who doesn't love a good cliffy and this one is awesome. Ivy Smoak has this way about writing that pulls the reader in and you wont stop thinking about the story until the very end. I have so many theories on who "V" really is , is Eli who he seems to be or is there more to him . All I want is answers but I am loving every page along the way.

This is the first time that I've ever read a book written by Ivy Smoak, but it will not be the last! I absolutely loved it! The writing is captivating, intriguing and absolutely heart-wrenching. I started reading this before bedtime and just meant to read a few chapters, but instead I stayed up all night and finished the entire book!I completely fell in love with 8 year old Summer and 10 year old Miles. They were just little kids, but some force of nature or maybe the stars they both love to gaze upon, had drawn them together and they became best friends. They loved each other. Their favorite thing to do was hold hands and lay on the floor of Miles' tree house, with its open ceiling, and find star constellations.That is what they were doing the night when Summer's parents had gone out for the evening that changed everything. Miles had just given her a gift she would always treasure. They were holding hands, looking at the stars. The sky suddenly had red and blue lights filling it, they look and see police cars at Summer's house. She runs home. Her world will never, ever be the same.I highly recommend this book, it will not let you down! There are so many emotions within these pages. From jubilation to devastation, and some healthy libido moments as well.