oberjean's review against another edition
3.0
I thought The Avenger was a refreshing change from P.C. Cast’s normal niche of writing, but I also thought her writing somewhat improved when she wrote adult characters.
The Celts were well developed and well described as Celts, though sometimes you could mistake them for being modern, but hey, it’s hard to write like you are from 60 AD, when you obviously have never spoken to them before.
I thought the plot was well thought out, there was a point to the story and it was also interesting enough to pull me in, and to make me keep on reading!
There was a lot of descriptions which I thought was great, and essential. The fact that it is mainly set in the past made it more interesting that were descriptions.. it was cool to find out more about that certain past.
I thought the main character, Alex, had an okay personality. She seemed to be a bit self absorbed, but it’s hard not to be when you have a task to do, and you are in such a new world! I also thought she could have had a few more things going for her. Okay so she has red hair and can speak to ghosts, but you don’t really get told much more about her! I like my characters richly described and interesting, so sue me!
The overall writing was pretty satisfactory as well. I don’t think it was bad, but it wasn’t awesome, just good enough.
Rating = 4 Stars
All in all, I think I enjoyed the book, most elements were met and I believe the book was pretty good. However Alex could have been described and developed more. Caradoc I thought was a nice character, more developed than Alex, and he looked pretty good too!
The Celts were well developed and well described as Celts, though sometimes you could mistake them for being modern, but hey, it’s hard to write like you are from 60 AD, when you obviously have never spoken to them before.
I thought the plot was well thought out, there was a point to the story and it was also interesting enough to pull me in, and to make me keep on reading!
There was a lot of descriptions which I thought was great, and essential. The fact that it is mainly set in the past made it more interesting that were descriptions.. it was cool to find out more about that certain past.
I thought the main character, Alex, had an okay personality. She seemed to be a bit self absorbed, but it’s hard not to be when you have a task to do, and you are in such a new world! I also thought she could have had a few more things going for her. Okay so she has red hair and can speak to ghosts, but you don’t really get told much more about her! I like my characters richly described and interesting, so sue me!
The overall writing was pretty satisfactory as well. I don’t think it was bad, but it wasn’t awesome, just good enough.
Rating = 4 Stars
All in all, I think I enjoyed the book, most elements were met and I believe the book was pretty good. However Alex could have been described and developed more. Caradoc I thought was a nice character, more developed than Alex, and he looked pretty good too!
sammeehicks's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
This was good fun. I thought the book didn’t take itself too seriously and was better for it. I loved the time travel aspect of the story and enjoyed the 60 AD setting. I was fascinated by the history of that period and would definitely be interested in reading more about Boudica. It was much more spiritual than I expected it to be but in a pleasantly surprising way. I enjoyed all the magical aspects and the drawing of power from the land – but some may find too much detail is included as it slowed down the story in some parts. I did find myself really interested in it though.
I also found myself rather taken with Caradoc – the Druid Alex meets in the past. Their story is really sweet and is my favourite aspect of the book. I had a good idea how the story would end but I enjoyed the journey there. In fact I thought it got really exciting towards the end and I raced through the last part of the book.
This is an adult book though so there are a few scenes that would not be appropriate for younger readers. Cast's House of Night series is aimed at older teens and although this is a different kind of story I think those fans will most likely find something to enjoy here too.
This was good fun. I thought the book didn’t take itself too seriously and was better for it. I loved the time travel aspect of the story and enjoyed the 60 AD setting. I was fascinated by the history of that period and would definitely be interested in reading more about Boudica. It was much more spiritual than I expected it to be but in a pleasantly surprising way. I enjoyed all the magical aspects and the drawing of power from the land – but some may find too much detail is included as it slowed down the story in some parts. I did find myself really interested in it though.
I also found myself rather taken with Caradoc – the Druid Alex meets in the past. Their story is really sweet and is my favourite aspect of the book. I had a good idea how the story would end but I enjoyed the journey there. In fact I thought it got really exciting towards the end and I raced through the last part of the book.
This is an adult book though so there are a few scenes that would not be appropriate for younger readers. Cast's House of Night series is aimed at older teens and although this is a different kind of story I think those fans will most likely find something to enjoy here too.
jo_kay's review
4.0
The Avenger has both good and bad sides. Nevertheless, the positive things outweigh the shortcomings in and make it a compelling read.
Read full review on my blog, Beyond Strange New Words.
RECOMMENDATION: Those who love historical/time travel romance will most probably find The Avenger a fast and entertaining read which is hard to put down. Also, despite being a part of series, The Avenger is in fact, as well as the other Time Raiders books, a book which can be read as a stand-alone.
Read full review on my blog, Beyond Strange New Words.
RECOMMENDATION: Those who love historical/time travel romance will most probably find The Avenger a fast and entertaining read which is hard to put down. Also, despite being a part of series, The Avenger is in fact, as well as the other Time Raiders books, a book which can be read as a stand-alone.
fromjesstoyou's review
3.0
3 out of 5 stars. I finished that book yesterday ... it was good. I did like it but it was not my fave book by P. C. Cast, I was kind of disappointed in how it didn't really break at all from what she normally writes. Which can be a good and bad thing. =0/
Read more of this review here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2010/04/www-wednesdays-april-7-2010.html
Read more of this review here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2010/04/www-wednesdays-april-7-2010.html
vicki_cosy_books's review
4.0
Surprised how much I actually liked this one. Pindered between 3 and 4 and decided to go with 4 as I really did enjoy it.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
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