lolasreviews's review
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is not a great story, but I still enjoyed it. And I love the originality of the story, it is about a teenager who is a werewolf. Where book 1 mostly focusses on Claire becoming a werewolf and the man-eating werewolf, this book mostly focusses on Claire and how she tries to keep her wolf life a secret from her friends. I really liked seeing how Claire deals with her secret while also trying to be a normal teenage girl. I think she not always deals good with her secret, but she has a lot to deal with.
The first half of the book mostly focusses on Claire and how she has to lit a fire. There are other topics woven in between so it didn't get boring, but I still think it got a little bit too much attention. Altough I did like it that Claire struggled with some things, like lighting the fire, this makes her so much more believeable. Some new friendships form in this book and Claire has some obstancles to overcome with Mathew.
One minpoint about this story is the fact that I think that it would be nice if there where more werewolf hunts etc. The book mostly focusses on pack troubles and Claire's troubles with lying against her friends. There are very little scenes where Claire is just a wolf and enjoys her wolf senses. I still enjoyed the book and I think it shows a very believeable story about how a teenager deals with being a werewolf.
In this book we do get to learn a bit more about Claire and the pack. We see Claire make some tough decisions and I think she is a very strong character. We also get to know a bit more about the other pack members and I really enjoyed getting to know them more, because they got a little too less attention in book 1.
To conclude: a very enjoyable story about a teenage werewolf. There are some points in the story that could've been better, but overal it is a very enjoyable read and Claire reacts very believeable in this story.
The first half of the book mostly focusses on Claire and how she has to lit a fire. There are other topics woven in between so it didn't get boring, but I still think it got a little bit too much attention. Altough I did like it that Claire struggled with some things, like lighting the fire, this makes her so much more believeable. Some new friendships form in this book and Claire has some obstancles to overcome with Mathew.
One minpoint about this story is the fact that I think that it would be nice if there where more werewolf hunts etc. The book mostly focusses on pack troubles and Claire's troubles with lying against her friends. There are very little scenes where Claire is just a wolf and enjoys her wolf senses. I still enjoyed the book and I think it shows a very believeable story about how a teenager deals with being a werewolf.
In this book we do get to learn a bit more about Claire and the pack. We see Claire make some tough decisions and I think she is a very strong character. We also get to know a bit more about the other pack members and I really enjoyed getting to know them more, because they got a little too less attention in book 1.
To conclude: a very enjoyable story about a teenage werewolf. There are some points in the story that could've been better, but overal it is a very enjoyable read and Claire reacts very believeable in this story.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the last half of the book. The first part was somewhat difficult for me to get in to. And I found some of it to be quite obvious, but it was still enjoyable. And with some lovely passages.
"This will break you. The same way that the surface of the moon has been broken by the meteors that smash against it. But this doesn't have to destroy you. The shattered moon still grows. you will still be. And from there you will have to find your own way through." (page 305)
I just absolutely loved that. So poetic.
"This will break you. The same way that the surface of the moon has been broken by the meteors that smash against it. But this doesn't have to destroy you. The shattered moon still grows. you will still be. And from there you will have to find your own way through." (page 305)
I just absolutely loved that. So poetic.
amberinpieces's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: No spoilers from Nocturne, but read with caution if you have not read Claire de Lune.
Claire has survived her first summer as a werewolf despite the initial obstacles she had to overcome. Although she still cannot confess her secret to her best friend, Emily, it has become easier for Claire to lie to her. She still hates to deceive Emily, but at least she can confide in her boyfriend, Matthew.
Even though school is in session and Claire is preparing for her first ever school dance with Matthew, she still has to remain vigilant and cautious. Everything begins to spiral out of control when Emily’s new friend, Amy, becomes suspicious of Claire and her actions, putting Claire more on guard than usual. Matthew also seems to be pulling away from her at the same time. To add to those worries, Claire has to prepare to prove herself as a complete wolf, which involves lighting the ceremonial fire, which she cannot yet do in the “wolf” way.
Nocturne is the follow-up to Claire de Lune and I enjoyed it. Claire is now (mostly) established as a werewolf and is trying to navigate both her human and wolf lives. It is not an easy road, especially when Emily’s new friend, Amy, seems to know her secret.
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Claire has survived her first summer as a werewolf despite the initial obstacles she had to overcome. Although she still cannot confess her secret to her best friend, Emily, it has become easier for Claire to lie to her. She still hates to deceive Emily, but at least she can confide in her boyfriend, Matthew.
Even though school is in session and Claire is preparing for her first ever school dance with Matthew, she still has to remain vigilant and cautious. Everything begins to spiral out of control when Emily’s new friend, Amy, becomes suspicious of Claire and her actions, putting Claire more on guard than usual. Matthew also seems to be pulling away from her at the same time. To add to those worries, Claire has to prepare to prove herself as a complete wolf, which involves lighting the ceremonial fire, which she cannot yet do in the “wolf” way.
Nocturne is the follow-up to Claire de Lune and I enjoyed it. Claire is now (mostly) established as a werewolf and is trying to navigate both her human and wolf lives. It is not an easy road, especially when Emily’s new friend, Amy, seems to know her secret.
Read the full review here.
literary_chaos's review against another edition
5.0
really good story review here
http://rainydayreadingreviews.blogspot.com/2012/06/nocturne.html
http://rainydayreadingreviews.blogspot.com/2012/06/nocturne.html
britttobegorey94's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mandiileexx's review against another edition
5.0
this was great :)
i have to admit Matthew frustrated me so many times through out the book -_-'
then theres amy , at first (and for majority of the book ) i hated her ,but then just like claire i saw why she was really acting the way she was and decided that i liked her.
love Victoria and Claire as best buddies ^_^
i have to admit Matthew frustrated me so many times through out the book -_-'
then theres amy , at first (and for majority of the book ) i hated her ,but then just like claire i saw why she was really acting the way she was and decided that i liked her.
love Victoria and Claire as best buddies ^_^
super_librarian's review against another edition
3.0
Having read and enjoyed Claire de Lune last year, I looked forward reading Nocturne. Luckily I was able to get an early copy through GalleyGrab! Nocturne is a compelling read with relatable characters. Claire is struggling to balance her human life and her werewolf life. Her secret is making her distance herself from her best friend, and her boyfriend is acting funny lately. Claire is also under tremendous pressure to perform well at an upcoming gathering with her pack in which she must demonstrate her werewolf skills. I think everyone can relate to the insecurities Claire faces as she deals with the changing nature of her relationships and her fear of not measuring up to expectations.
While I would have liked a little more action in the plot, I kept reading because I was rooting for Claire. I thought the way everything worked out in the end was a little predictable, but I still enjoyed reading it. I love the twist on the werewolf mythology in this series, and I am looking forward to reading the next installment. Nocturne releases on August 23.
While I would have liked a little more action in the plot, I kept reading because I was rooting for Claire. I thought the way everything worked out in the end was a little predictable, but I still enjoyed reading it. I love the twist on the werewolf mythology in this series, and I am looking forward to reading the next installment. Nocturne releases on August 23.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
2.0
http://librarianosnark.blogspot.com/2011/08/review-nocturne.html
bookmaddie's review against another edition
3.0
Ehhh, the plot wasn't that amazing, and I could easily tell what was going to happen in the end. I would have stopped reading early, but I wanted to know how Claire figured it all out. The third-person writing as actually pretty okay, as sometimes I forgot it was in third person.
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