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sillylittlefishey's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think this book is as bad as the reviews of seen on here for it suggest, but then again this isn't my usual genre. It was a decent read, and kept my interest...
desertlover's review against another edition
3.0
I am a huge LK fan and LOVED Fallen Series. I had high expectations this series would be just as amazing. Sadly, it fell a little short for me. The storyline was quite unique and I loved the Louisiana backdrop. I didn't enjoy the lack of interaction with Eureka and Ander. He spent his entire life watching and caring for this girl, yet she rarely sees or interacts with him! Next, there was the dreaded "teen triangle"...boy best friend in love with girl, girl in love with unattainable hero, hero hiding his feelings to save girl?? Uugghh...I feel like I have seen this 100X in YA. The entire idea of Brooks being "possessed" was a little unbelievable for me as well. I did enjoy Eureka! She was an amazingly strong girl, despite the horrible loss of her mother.
Overall, it was an okay read, but I didn't "love" it like I hoped I would. I will continue on with the series and read book 2. Sometimes it takes more than one book to build the characters.
Wisdom holds a candle to experience, but you've got to take the candle and walk alone.
"Suffering is wisdom's schoolteacher."
"You have to survive because I won't live in a world without you."
Overall, it was an okay read, but I didn't "love" it like I hoped I would. I will continue on with the series and read book 2. Sometimes it takes more than one book to build the characters.
Wisdom holds a candle to experience, but you've got to take the candle and walk alone.
"Suffering is wisdom's schoolteacher."
"You have to survive because I won't live in a world without you."
mollylooby's review against another edition
1.0
Teardrop - Lauren Kate
A Spoiler Free Bit About The Book
I'm not sure I'm qualified enough to tell you about a book I read 40 pages of. (Plus my copy doesn't have a blurb so . . . )
My Review
I didn't like this book. That's being kind. But I'll start at the beginning.
I was already wary when I picked up Teardrop (which was given to me) because I wasn't a fan of Fallen, Kate's most famous book. I was afraid Teardrop was going to have all the problems Fallen had.
And I was right.
The only positive thing I have to say about Teardrop is that I liked the prologue which is bizarre for me because I usually hate prologues. Prologues are - the vast majority of the time - a waste of paper. The story should start and we can learn information later, at least, that's my take on them. This was still true of the Teardrop prologue but it had me hooked and turning pages. Until I met Eurkea.
Before I move on to that, I have a question about YAs and therapists. Why do the protagonists always hate their therapists? I get that some people do but some people also like them because they're good people and they're trying to help. Eureka might not be that person but surely someone writing YA can have a helpful therapist for once?
Anyway . . . chapter one seemed to drag on and on and it had nothing to interest me with. Also, I found certain bits of description and thoughts stupid. This can be said of Eureka who I hated almost instantly. Of course she's been through a lot (that's a trend in YA) but she could be less of a brat. I didn't like her attitude. I didn't like her self-destructiveness. I didn't like her name. She seemed like a walking stereotype to me.
In fact, I was so displeased with chapter one, I gave Kate one more chapter to redeem herself before I put Teardrop down forever. I'm not wasting my time with skimming books any more. I'm going to start putting them down.
Needless to say, I put it down. This is the end of me reading bad books all the way to the end because I feel like I 'have to'. Never again!
Teardrop lives in its very own list: DID NOT FINISH.
First blogged here:http://bit.ly/FangsClawsandWings
A Spoiler Free Bit About The Book
I'm not sure I'm qualified enough to tell you about a book I read 40 pages of. (Plus my copy doesn't have a blurb so . . . )
My Review
I didn't like this book. That's being kind. But I'll start at the beginning.
I was already wary when I picked up Teardrop (which was given to me) because I wasn't a fan of Fallen, Kate's most famous book. I was afraid Teardrop was going to have all the problems Fallen had.
And I was right.
The only positive thing I have to say about Teardrop is that I liked the prologue which is bizarre for me because I usually hate prologues. Prologues are - the vast majority of the time - a waste of paper. The story should start and we can learn information later, at least, that's my take on them. This was still true of the Teardrop prologue but it had me hooked and turning pages. Until I met Eurkea.
Before I move on to that, I have a question about YAs and therapists. Why do the protagonists always hate their therapists? I get that some people do but some people also like them because they're good people and they're trying to help. Eureka might not be that person but surely someone writing YA can have a helpful therapist for once?
Anyway . . . chapter one seemed to drag on and on and it had nothing to interest me with. Also, I found certain bits of description and thoughts stupid. This can be said of Eureka who I hated almost instantly. Of course she's been through a lot (that's a trend in YA) but she could be less of a brat. I didn't like her attitude. I didn't like her self-destructiveness. I didn't like her name. She seemed like a walking stereotype to me.
In fact, I was so displeased with chapter one, I gave Kate one more chapter to redeem herself before I put Teardrop down forever. I'm not wasting my time with skimming books any more. I'm going to start putting them down.
Needless to say, I put it down. This is the end of me reading bad books all the way to the end because I feel like I 'have to'. Never again!
Teardrop lives in its very own list: DID NOT FINISH.
First blogged here:http://bit.ly/FangsClawsandWings
noonchi's review against another edition
I am not the target demographic for this book and that's okay! I'm a bit too old for the writing so I politely DNF. There is nothing wrong with it :)
jordypaige's review against another edition
4.0
First of all let me just say, I really love this cover! It's so pretty, the water dress looks amazing!
So I wasn't really sure what to expect when I saw that Lauren Kate had a new series coming out because I enjoyed the first fallen novel but as the series went on it was not as good as I thought it would be, so when I picked this up I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not.
Turns out I liked quite a bit and I found it was written a lot better, it was very different from everything that I have read. I absolutely loved the scene when Eureka meets Ander for the first time, it was too cute! I thought it was really funny that when Eureka went on Brooks boat with the twins, it said it was called Ariel which made me think of the little mermaid hahaha.
There were a few unanswered question so I can't wait to read the next installment and find out what Is going to happen. If you have yet to read this then I suggest you do because its really good, I mean it had its flaws but because I liked the story so much it overrode that. I recommend this for anyone who likes a good ya paranormal romance that has a unique story.
Cover art: 5
Plot: 4
Characters:4
Writing:4
Level of interest:4
Total rating:4
So I wasn't really sure what to expect when I saw that Lauren Kate had a new series coming out because I enjoyed the first fallen novel but as the series went on it was not as good as I thought it would be, so when I picked this up I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not.
Turns out I liked quite a bit and I found it was written a lot better, it was very different from everything that I have read. I absolutely loved the scene when Eureka meets Ander for the first time, it was too cute! I thought it was really funny that when Eureka went on Brooks boat with the twins, it said it was called Ariel which made me think of the little mermaid hahaha.
There were a few unanswered question so I can't wait to read the next installment and find out what Is going to happen. If you have yet to read this then I suggest you do because its really good, I mean it had its flaws but because I liked the story so much it overrode that. I recommend this for anyone who likes a good ya paranormal romance that has a unique story.
Cover art: 5
Plot: 4
Characters:4
Writing:4
Level of interest:4
Total rating:4
joni7824's review against another edition
2.0
I really enjoyed reading the Fallen series so was excited to read this one. Unfortunately, I was disappointed upon reading it. It didn't draw me in in the beginning as fast as Fallen did. Plus it was a bit predictable for me. I didn't hate it and will try reading Waterfall but am afraid I won't be able to finish it. Love all of the covers though
fernthepanda's review against another edition
2.0
I am glad that I kept reading even though I really was tempted to put this back on my library shelves after trudging through the first several chapters. This book really comes into its own in the 2nd half.
Though some elements were expectedly predictable there were enough twists to keep me entertained.
Teens are sure to find them enthralled with Eureka's journey. And I doubt many of them will be disappointed.
Though some elements were expectedly predictable there were enough twists to keep me entertained.
Teens are sure to find them enthralled with Eureka's journey. And I doubt many of them will be disappointed.
breakntrial's review against another edition
4.0
Gripping story with a major twists.... loved it... but still can't get over it.