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cassidyfenton's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
infinitemushroom's review
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
_bookswithzo's review against another edition
5.0
i’m speechless. the ending was unfathomable and i cannot believe they finished it on such a cliffhanger. “i am fear” is a lot more developed than the first book in the series and witnessing the progression of the characters was incredible. very very happy and i can’t wait to read the next one
jacqueshol's review against another edition
3.0
Ethan Cross's "I Am Fear," the second book in the Ackerman series, takes a slightly different path than the first. For those who thought the first book was a bit too intense, this one tones it down. On the flip side, it's also a lot longer. Sometimes while reading, I couldn't help but think it could have been a bit shorter. The story stretches out more than it needs to, making you wish it got to the point quicker.
Unlike the first book, "I Am Fear" doesn't throw as many curveballs, which I actually found refreshing. The first book had so many twists that I felt stupid for believing the twists. I became detached from the story - a case of once bitten, twice shy. This time, things are more straightforward. The series's overarching storyline is slowly moving along with this book, but perhaps a bit too slow for my liking.
Even with its ups and downs, I'm not ready to give up on the series just yet. The characters are still somewhat interesting. "I Am Fear" might not be perfect, but it's got enough going for it that I'm curious to see where things go next. I'm definitely planning to grab the next book, hoping it moves the storyline along faster.
All in all, "I Am Fear" is kind of a mixed experience. It makes some improvements but also feels like it could've been better in other areas. Still, there's enough good stuff here to keep me onboard for at least one more book. Fingers crossed the next one ramps things up and really takes the story where it has the potential to go.
Unlike the first book, "I Am Fear" doesn't throw as many curveballs, which I actually found refreshing. The first book had so many twists that I felt stupid for believing the twists. I became detached from the story - a case of once bitten, twice shy. This time, things are more straightforward. The series's overarching storyline is slowly moving along with this book, but perhaps a bit too slow for my liking.
Even with its ups and downs, I'm not ready to give up on the series just yet. The characters are still somewhat interesting. "I Am Fear" might not be perfect, but it's got enough going for it that I'm curious to see where things go next. I'm definitely planning to grab the next book, hoping it moves the storyline along faster.
All in all, "I Am Fear" is kind of a mixed experience. It makes some improvements but also feels like it could've been better in other areas. Still, there's enough good stuff here to keep me onboard for at least one more book. Fingers crossed the next one ramps things up and really takes the story where it has the potential to go.